Originally Posted By TDLFAN With WDW's upcoming 40th anniversary and their management not willing to celebrate this milestone properly..It made me think how very happy and glad I am to have wonderful Tokyo Disney resort to fill the void we have experienced at WDW since their 30th anniversary. We are about to celebrate TDS' 10th fabulous first years.. and TDL's 30th only a year and a half away.. I just felt like reminicing a bit. So if you love the Disney parks as much as I do, then grab a kleenex and let ride this 8-minute time machine. Enjoy... <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz2lHOFFq4s&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...=related</a>
Originally Posted By The Goddess Mara You will enjoy the new parade that OLC is cooking up for Tokyo Disneyland's 30th. Two well-known guys are doing what sounds like will be a classic parade with that special happy Disney touch.
Originally Posted By SuperDry Just a tiny point: I noticed that they used footage of the "new" version of Sindbad for the opening of TDS, even though it didn't appear in the park until some 5 years later. Great video - thanks for the link.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Do you have to question everything Superfry? Just enjoy the video and celebrate what is the very best Disney resort in the World.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Do you have to question everything Superfry? >>> Do you have to question everything I post? I knew when I posted it that you'd make it a point to comment. You know, you don't have to comment negatively on every single post that others make.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Still... you continue to question everything!! ..and with such hint of negativity!! If you don't like it when people call you out on your silly nitpicking of every posts, video, comment in the forums, then.. DON'T question it at all. Save your nitpicking for worthwhile posts. It's borderline neurotic on your part. Really. As you can see, other do notice the same idiotic nitpicking as well. One positive thing about you SuperFry.. most times, you are good for a belly laugh.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo That was a lovely video. Still not too convinced I would be a huge fan of TDL, but I cannot wait to see TDS. I prefer my entertainment to not revolve around a rodent, but the quality appears very high.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 I think you would appreciate the high quality of entertainment Dave, since from your posts that is a high priority of yours. Although whether you want to wait six hours for a show is another matter!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Lol, perhaps not. Although I think it could be worth investing some time for Fantasmic at TDS (although I wonder if then a harbour view room in the Mira Coasta would pay off).
Originally Posted By TDLFAN No one waits for 6 hrs to see a show at TDR (except for those ultra fans who have to have the front row for everything and to videotape). You can get an ok view for Fantasmic and Mythica even if you show up 20 mins before showtimes. But since Davewasbaloo is more concerned about his children.. he needs to know that putting children on shoulder is strictly prohibited at TDR parks. So arriving early for a lagoon show when you have kids in tow may need to be a small priority and sacrifice. In regards to other stage shows.. again you may have to invest a little time.. like arriving 1 hour before show time to stand in line for the show.. and then, when seating begins at about 35 mins before show time, you will spend some of that time comfortably seated until the show begins. But one thing that will blow davewasbaloo away is the exhuberant quality and over the top amazing theming of TDS park. Even TDL is a far better version of the MK at WDW.. so yes, in regards to quality and overall operational efficiency... YES, Davewasbaloo will be impressed. As for a Harbor view at the Miracosta.. well if you can afford it, go for it. You could enjoy a full or partial view of the lagoon and be farther back than guests at floor level.. but at least you might be able to get a better elevated view of the lagoon shows.. but not be able to appreciate the smaller details than can be enjoyed when you are closer to the water. But that's my opinion on this issue since I do enjoy the live entertainment at TDR which is 2nd to NONE when compared to the other Disney parks.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>> 2nd to NONE when compared to the other Disney parks.<<< well I cannot speak of Tokyo, but I do know many non Disney parks with better quality entertainment than the US and French Disney parks (In WDW's case, that is not difficult).
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Likewise I am not able to comment on the quality of entertainment of the european non-Disney parks. But I will say this much.. I am yet to see non-Disney park that actually surpasses the quality of live entertainment offered at TDR. And it's not uncommon knowledge that even the TDR entertainment surpasses that of the other Disney parks in the US and Paris, with HKDL coming close to that same level of TDR. Come to think of it, there's only ONE non-Disney park that compares favorably to TDR in the level of live entertainment and that is Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. Their live shows, parades, and special event offerings are top notch. Their Starlight Parade is an impressive effort similar to Dreamlights and much farther advanced over Fantillusion, SpectroMagic and the MSEP.. which is why my respect for the entertainment divisions at WDW and DLRP is nill.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Check out Cinescene at Puy du Fou: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_46e_IBrAQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...6e_IBrAQ</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo 7 at Phantasialand: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chRX1GgvtuI" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...X1GgvtuI</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Europa Park Variety Show part 1: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwXRQKZ0qHk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...RQKZ0qHk</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo An excerpt of Europa Park's Surprice: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtvlIMYxu-M&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...=related</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Ravelijn at Efteling: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-qY08pNps4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...Y08pNps4</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo A part of the main stunt show at Parc Asterix: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slr3WfN2Occ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...3WfN2Occ</a>
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 I am starting to think you are getting kickbacks from some of these Euro "parcs", Dave! ; )