eddytheviper Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hey TPR! Last summer I was lucky enough to enjoy 5 days in Tokyo, after absorbing the best of Japanese culture and Yakitori I found myself with one extra day of culture before having to go to the airport in the evening to fly onwards. So what I did decide to do? Visit what some consider the world's GREATEST themepark. So what did I know about Tokyo DisneySea before I went? 1. It has incredible themeing, considered the best in the world. 2. It has fantastic ride operators, considered the best in the world. 3. It has an amazing selection of popcorns, considered the best in the world. You kind of get an idea... But is the hype really is true? Is it really the world's greatest themepark? Let's find out. First of all, how awesome are these themed handloops on the Monorail? Entering further in Mount Prometheus you really feel like you're entering a volcano Just about to board the Terravator a half mile down to the base station. Also, how popular is Duffy in Japan?! Unbelievable. I just loved the detailing here, could this be the world's best themed queue experience?? Even the effects inside the Terravator are totally awesome, it totally feels like you're going down a mineshaft! Into the base station to board your mine vehicle Which look totally badass by the way. I tried to get another photo but the queue moved too fast! So what was the ride like? It was fun not intense but fun, think TestTrack, underground, with a Lava Monster and you got it, definitely re-ridable. Is this level of themeing needed? No, but is it totally awesome? YES. So next up is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and again, it has a beautiful queue If I recall, someone told me 157 stands part of co-ordinates within the story, amazing attention to detail. So I was told that you want to get to Tokyo Disney early, I mean real early... this is around 7.30am Oh Disney, you really struck gold with how beautiful everything is.. Hello Submarine, how ya doing! Sorry, I'm not Robb.. Ahem. Did I also mention how amazing the Japanese are at Queuing? I went for a drink in the fountain and the couple behind me just stopped and waved me back in! Did I say how beautiful this park is? Because, it is STUNNING. So, today it was Busy I mean... seriously busy. This was the queue for Toy Story Mania Fastpasses! Also, spot the Duffy. He's everywhere! And this is queue that was already in front of me... On your marks, get set, go! I love the fear of the left Disney Castmember First up, running... I mean, walking to The Journey To The Centre Of the Earth for Fastpasses for later and a ride for now! Yes, there's a ride hidden in there... LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS. LOOK AT THE THEMING. LOOK AT IT. For all you sign nerds out there Even the queue is incredible, suck it Six Flags! I didn't think my Disney experience would need so much running about... Hello Hightower! Oh p.s. those people are waiting for a parade in like 2 hours time... the Japanese LOVE parades. Is this the best tower of them all? It could just be (Duffy alert!) It's nothing like any other Tower of Terror and for that I love it and little Shiriki is the reason why I love this experience so much Creepy little thing, I still don't understand the effects in this room, it blows my mind! Oh look, we're at Revenge of the mummy now, nahh kidding. By the way, this tower is brilliant, not as intense as WDW but, I liked the different ride sequence. How is this a restaurant? I mean really.. wow Looking out to the New York harbour, now all I need is a bagel and someone to argue with now The boat sets sail in 30 minutes guys! Is it weird I kind of feel at home here? I mean really, it's kind of homely. Now I crave popcorn and mmmm it was good. Had Strawberry and then later curry. Mmmm Going over to Lost Delta River Magic castle, I can see you! Time to be adventurers and ride Indiana Jones. All together now! Bum bum buum, dum dum darrh. No? Just me then.. This ride... ROCKED. I rode it 4 times, if anything just for the reactions of my fellow riders, our Japanese cousins are so funny! Aquatopia is down?? Nooooooooooooooo! GRR I'M A BIG GREEN GUY. GIMME ALL YOUR CANDY. That whale looks like it's had some seriously messed up life experiences Sin-bad? No Sin-good! I dunno. I'm rubbish at captions. Now not so easy but, spot the Duffy! He is there, I promise wearing a white hat. Oh man, I do love a good carousel Especially when you can ride a genie or a flying carpet This counts as a credit, right? Mermaids live here Hey Ariel which way do we go? That way? Okay. Sure. This place is just so cute. Perfect for little ones The teacups especially looked a blast. Note the mid action seflie taking too. Hello good tower again! How ya doing! Okay, I couldn't help it, I had ANOTHER ride. My 4th for the day. I also met some lovely people in the queue, Ayaka, if you're reading this, konichiwa my friend! Last up was the Big Beat Show, a really fun broadway style show. Big winner for me and a wonderful way to sign off the night So there you go, Disney TokyoSea in all it's glory. Is it the worlds greatest themepark? I might just be, but I'll let you work that out in the comments! I then had to run off to the aiport and board my flight home. What a day! Sayōnara - Seee you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Is Tokyo DisneySea the world's greatest theme park? My answer is YES! Edited March 15, 2015 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 All right, off to check how much airfare to Tokyo is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yes, it's the best park in the world. I never get tired of looking at pictures of the place. Glad you had a good time. And this suck it Six Flags! is a phrase that really needs to be used more often. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Great TR and Photos! Don't worry, your captions are awesome! Ugh, is it time to go back to Japan yet!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I want to go back, and live at the Mira Costa Hotel. Great TR, and enjoyed all the captions, too. (And yeah, it IS The World's Greatest theme park, IMhO.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hands down it is without a doubt the greatest theme park I've ever visited! Great TR! Ugh, has it already been 8 years since that TPR trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Great photos. Any time I see photos of the park, I get excited for my visit this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctneil Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Excellent report. Yes, I agree with everyone above, the park is amazing. Favourite park i've visited. Rides are awesome, theming is a notch above anything else and staff are superb. Glad you had a fun day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscoe Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 The answer is yes, Tokyo Disneysea is the best theme park in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuff513 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Great TR! I love seeing pics from Tokyo Disney Resort, and in particular DisneySea. The level of theming just blows my mind. It's definitely on my wishlist, hoping to get out there sometime in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Words can't describe my excitement that I'm actually going there later this year! Thank you so much for this wonderful trip report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeFaller Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Those photos look AMAZING! I'm going there this year and I actually didn't watch any photos, but when I saw this trip report I just had to look! Looks incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxi Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Oh boy ... I only was lucky enough to be there (on a weekend during a business trip in 2004) once until today but I really miss this park. And your TPR expresses exactly what I was feeling about it (except the "new" rides opening after 2004 which I could not judge). I am extremely jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
better_by_design Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I VOTE YES! Also, great photos, you managed to capture a lot of the mood and great lighting design. I'm very impressed you managed to get in 4 Tower rides on a busy day! Also, it's rare folks talk about Big Band Beat, which is a massively impressive show in terms of the volume of talent put on stage. Yes, relying on actual talent from the whole cast (and a full band!) instead of just characters bopping around to movie excerpts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 ^ Of the few times I have visited TDS, I ALWAYS make sure I go to at least one showing of Big Band Beat. It's a great ongoing show, with new casts every so often, who re-energize the jazz and jive, heh. Heck I even bought the CD, too! ...And a few others, besides Big Band Beat, I have bought at TDS/L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YukiPhnx Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Your photos are amazing! I tried to get a good shot of the Journey sign but my camera is no good in dim lighting. Love your captions and now I'm nostalgic from my trip. Time to go through my photos again! Absolutely TDR is one of the best theme parks ever. It's beautifully themed through and through and the Japanese CMs just make the experience so much more pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddytheviper Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I know this isn't the normal thing to do but I just want to say thank you to everyone's kind words and all, I was properly nervous posting! To make it to front page is actually an honour, I LOVE this site so I'm SO excited to see this being featured!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I feel like if I say it isn't the best theme park in the world everyone will kill me... but I'm going to say it anyway! It looks amazing, but IMO isn't the best themepark in the world. There. I said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctneil Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I feel like if I say it isn't the best theme park in the world everyone will kill me... but I'm going to say it anyway! It looks amazing, but IMO isn't the best themepark in the world. There. I said it. May we know what park you think is better? Everyone is entitled to their opinion anyway so would be great to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 ^ IOA. I think it has the perfect balance of good thrilling rides and immersive theming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 ^I would have put the two very close in the 1999 - 2001 time frame but the operations and potterization of that park the last five years or so has made it not even close in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I did like a smidge better when the lost continent actually had a ride in it but I don't mine the potterization as much as others because of how much I love Forbidden Journey. It's one of my favorite dark rides actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 ^I feel compelled to ask this: Have you been to DisneySea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 ^ Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... no. But just basing of their ride line-up I feel like I wouldn't have as fun a time there as I do when I go to IOA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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