RoCo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (Can't believe, though, that "Raging Spirits" cost nearly $70 million. ) Yeah, RCDB says it cost 8 billion yen which is like 100 Million US dollars which is ridiculious to me. Disney attractions always seem to cost a hell of a lot more than they should. How does Raging Spirits cost as much as Everest? And how does Everest cost $100 Million to begin with? It all went into the theming and surrounding area. When you look at the ride system itself, that was probably nothing. But the attention to detail paid to everything else - the pyro used on that huge statute out front, the fog machines that trigger perfectly, the lightning that is set up at night, even down to the little rotating "360" signs complete with tracer lights and you can see where the money went. You have to remember that in Japan, "presentation" is almost more important than the ride itself. If your "show" is GREAT, then you can afford to have a slightly more mediocre ride. This theory is true for Raging Spirits. Yeah, makes sense that seeing it in person would probably make the budget seem a lot less outrageous. (But I can EASILY see how Everest cost $100 million, even in pictures.) One last thing, I did not see this mentioned but Tokyo Disney Sea does not have "hidden mickeys" They don't? http://themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_DisneySea/The_Ultimate_TPR_Tokyo_DisneySea_Update/disneysea_update_150.jpg Am I the only one missing it? DERP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Am I the only one missing it? DERP... Don't worry....these folks also had a hard time finding it... http://themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_DisneySea/The_Ultimate_TPR_Tokyo_DisneySea_Update/disneysea_update_149.jpg There ARE Hidden Mickey's at Tokyo DisneySea...they are just really hidden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 In regards to the various popcorn flavours, have you tried to combine the black pepper with the sea salt for salt and pepper popcorn, or are the flavours in different parks? This sort of came up in discussion during our visit. Both with the popcorn and the flavours of Shaka Shaka Chicken. We decided that it would be blasphemous to mess with something that was already perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Is it Mickey's head on its side, face in the cement, nose pointing to the left? Left eye bigger than the right? Guh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I see something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcub Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Disney sea Theme has to be about the best I have ever scene you go guys, did you notice the crack in the sea wall with the water pouring through? Cool touch DisneySea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubanGringo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Kidtums saying, "I almost lost my ears," has got to be the highlight of this update. That being said, Tokyo DisneySea and Europa Park are both places I HAVE to visit at least once in my life, they're both so beautiful. The detail, THE DETAIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 ^^^Yeah, that looks more like a traditional HM. Gerp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 I see something better. "Chris, why do you always have to make a scene?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 did you notice the crack in the sea wall with the water pouring through? Cool touch DisneySea. Oh, that wasn't theming, it was earthquake damage!!!! I kid, I kid! Time to go back yet?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 ^^LOL!.. This might as well by my tagline. ..^LOLOL.. You know what this thread needs? More Hotel Miracosta Pictures.. I want, wait need, to stay there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 DId Mount Prometheus exist before the park was built? I've heard there are no construction photos of it because it is a REAL MOUNTAIN (made of real rock). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinschroder Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 素晴らしい写真やビデオをありがとう！ ( ^ - ^ ) 私は日本への訪問の最もうらやましいです。これはひどいです。 Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasseroo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 In regards to the various popcorn flavours, have you tried to combine the black pepper with the sea salt for salt and pepper popcorn, or are the flavours in different parks? This sort of came up in discussion during our visit. Both with the popcorn and the flavours of Shaka Shaka Chicken. We decided that it would be blasphemous to mess with something that was already perfect! I completely understand! I've just always wondered if the combination of awesomeness would result in super-awesomeness!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3llysham Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I see something better. Wow, I feel slightly dumb. Totally didn't see it until you pointed out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 ^Honestly, I'm not even sure if that's what people are pointing at.. It was just a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I gotta go look at flights now! Amazing place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmoreISnAZN Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'm Japanese. I have not been to Japan . Quite depressing. Especially when I see such fantastic photos as those! SO BEAUTIFUL! I long to go to Japan and go to DisneySea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Expressionistic Hidden Mickeys. That's a thing, right? (I have GOT to stop doing jello shots at lunch...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 ^Looks more like Remy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 ^Mouse, rat, it's all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDedios432 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Looks awesome...Been wanting to go since it opened ten years ago!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805Andrew Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Speaking of Japan, Japan just beat Sweden today in the Women's World Cup semifinal on ESPN. The Women's World Cup final will be Japan vs USA this Sunday. I know this is not theme park related, but it is Japan related. Going back to Tokyo DisneySea, I thought the POV of the Raging Spirits sign showing the loop was AWESOME. I also saw another hidden Mickey in a different picture in the update, but going back now I can't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 ^Ha! I bet you all can guess which team I'll be routing for! Oh wait, soccer? Women's soccer? Forget it, no one cares anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jur Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 That version of TOT looks insane, like the Indiana Jones ride aswell! Cool TPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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