Originally Posted By TDLFAN Hi all, quick report from TDL on it's 23rd anniversary day!! It was a very chilly (continues to be cold due to winds) morning here in Tokyo and the crowds decended upon TDL for it's 23rd anniversary! At 7:30pm, the lines were almost down to the TDR Line station at all 32 entry stations. This being the 23 anniversary and official debut of "Find Stitch" event, they gave out a souvenir fastener at the entrance. Very cool! Anyways... the park has been decorated in graffiti motif, which I confess.. was not looking forward to at all... However, after seeing the final result and the colorful, if somewhat whimsical, approach to the graffiti theme... I have to admit.. I LIKE IT!! Plenty oh "damage" caused by Stitch and many hidden Mickeys to be found, not to mention hidden Stitches as well... The Flower Mickey face infront of the park is gone. Now replaced by Stitch's face. The decor extends pass World bazaar into the Hub and spreads to parts of the park. While the castle itself is not at it's best, currently undergoing renovations and partially covered by scaffolding... the rest of the hub looks great, especially the hawaiian photo spot which includes real pineapple plants!!! Anyways.. the main show. Stitch's parade called something like "Huli Huli fest....something!" have to check that one out, is a FUN FUN FUN show. One of TDL's best and most colorful event parades in years in my humble opinion. The collection of characters used here and the fun music, some from the Lilo & Stitch soundtrack and some original I suppose, are fun fun fun!!! The crowd was into it clapping along. Mickey and Minnie were there albeit in the background, with some of Disney's most colorful characters represented.. 3 caballeros, Turk, just to name a few.. and many new characters from the Stitch tv show. Best of all.... NO Marie anywhere. I wish I had time to tell you more but I am on my way to HKDL tonight and then will be back to TDS Monday for "Eterno" aka Porto Paradiso Nightime version. I will have picstures from today's anniversary day crowd and this most engaging Stitch event! Till then... ALOHA!
Originally Posted By Faith Thanks for the report; looking forward to the pictures whenever you have a chance! I'm glad it was all better than expected. >>At 7:30pm, the lines were almost down to the TDR Line station at all 32 entry stations. << 7:30pm?? or did you mean am?
Originally Posted By leemac I am surprised that you liked it so much. I could have done without all the paint stickers and cans around the place. Also the white-washed fence in front of the castle with the graffiti was very ugly. Nevertheless it was good to see Gantu as a character. LP's update on this small event should be at the end of the week.
Originally Posted By SuperDry I watched the jtcent.com video of the parade, and it sure does look like a bunch of fun. The music seemed very catchy in a way that reminded me of Style (not the tune itself, but in the way that it's catchy). Did they put up all the graffiti around the park in one night?
Originally Posted By irishfan I like the idea of finding Stitch, a bit like finding all the 50ths in Disneyland, but like DLP at Halloween, I really dont like the idea of messing up World Bazaar with blobs of paint, graffiti etc, and that wall infront of the castle looks is a shocker. The parade looks fun.
Originally Posted By tcsnwhite I really enjoy the upbeat version of Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride at the beginning of the show. Looks like I am going to be ordering the cd!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Lee, the wall in front of the castle is not all that pleasant. I don't like it either. Worst, I noticed some issues with cleanliness at TDL this week that bothered the heck out of me, but will discuss that later as I am short on time and catching my flight home from NRT in an hour... Later!
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Stitch's parade called something like "Huli Huli fest....something!" have to check that one out, is a FUN FUN FUN show. One of TDL's best and most colorful event parades in years in my humble opinion. The collection of characters used here and the fun music, some from the Lilo & Stitch soundtrack and some original I suppose, are fun fun fun!!! >>> TDLFAN speaks the truth - I just saw the parade in person today, and he was very accurate in his description: it's FUN FUN FUN! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and the music is playing in a loop in my head right now (very catchy). I think that TDL did a great job in emphasizing the Hawaiian aspect of Stitch - it's almost as much a Hawaiian special event as it is a Stitch one.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I just saw the parade in person today, and he was very accurate in his description: it's FUN FUN FUN!<< Glad you are enjoying your trip to TDR SuperDry, as I have not been seen 4/17th, and won't go back until 6/14th..and miss my parks terribly. ..Now, get on the Shiinkansen to Osaka and enjoy the other FUN FUN FUN parade at USJ.."Happy Harmony Celebration-5th anniversary Special-" Or see my report and photos in the "Other Parks" section of LP.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN It's very easy... Just take the Shinkansen (bullet train) and you'll be in Osaka in about 3 hours.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< ..Now, get on the Shiinkansen to Osaka and enjoy the other FUN FUN FUN parade at USJ.."Happy Harmony Celebration-5th anniversary Special-" >>> It's funny you should mention that, as I get on the Shinkansen in just a few hours and will be going to USJ on Friday. I know you've recommended the place highly, but didn't know that I have another FUN FUN FUN parade to look forward to! I've been wanting to go to USJ for awhile now, but your contintual high reports pushed me over the edge this time when I had a couple of extra days, so now I'm going.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Read my report and see the photos in LP's Other parks section NOW!!! TIPS included in regards to Neverland show!! MUST READ!!!!
Originally Posted By Roger55 >>It's very easy... Just take the Shinkansen (bullet train) and you'll be in Osaka in about 3 hours.<< Easy, yes... but it can be costly. If I remember right, round trip is going to cost around $200. I know there are cheaper fairs if you look for specials or take advantage of a Japan Rail Pass, but in general, it isn't as cheap as one may be lead to believe.
Originally Posted By SuperDry I am now in Kyoto. As suggested, I took advantage of the Japan Rail Pass for cost reasons. I'm going as far south as Hiroshima, and I figure I'll save at least $200 by having the pass.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< ..Now, get on the Shiinkansen to Osaka and enjoy the other FUN FUN FUN parade at USJ.."Happy Harmony Celebration-5th anniversary Special-" >>> My opinionj was that it was just FUN, but the Stitch parade was FUN FUN FUN!
