Originally Posted By Roger55 Just got back to my room from a full day at TDL. Weather was excellent today! Quite a welcome surprise. Crowd was large, but not overwhealming. Felt like there were less people there than on a crowded weekend day. Morning started with a ceremony in front of the castle. Unfortunately I was too far away to see much of it. Im sure others will have better deatails. There were some speeches and introductions. I do know Jim Cora was there because I saw him later in the day. I did see Mickey making an apperance towards the top of one of the castle turrets. Fireworks were set off from the castle. As the music played, a ton of characters and entertainers streamed out of the castle waving little flags. I learned later that they were giving out their flags to some of the Guests. As the music played, more fireworks and a grand finale apperance by Mickey and his pals. Greetings parade was at 1215. Single float with Mickey and friends. No stops. Very simple. Jubilation was at 3:00. Nice parade, but I was expecting more. Could have done without the rehashed High School Musical 2 music they use for the show stop segment. Overall the decorations were nice but sparse. None of the usual elaborate decorations in the hub. The few decorations they did have appeared to be limited to the entrance plaza, World Bazaar, and the hub area. The castle decorations were nice and subtle. Looked much nicer at night. Missed the new Dreams fireworks. Will catch it in a few nights if the weather holds up. Lots of 25th and Jubilation related merchandise. Overall, much less than I expected. Seems like most of the money is being used for the new hotel and Monsters attraction. For me, the 20th anniversary oferings were much nicer. Even still I had a great time. I have been spoiled by TDR's past offerings, that's for sure. I'll post pictures of everything after I get back to the states.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Thanks for the report . I came here thinking there were going to be tons of activity about the week, but not much (I guess because is too busy actually being in the parks ). But HAPPY 25TH TDR!!!! Greatest invention since the Grand Canyon and Halle Berry . Wish I could be there, but I'm there in spirit and the money in my wallet is only spent in spirit as well, so it sort of works out ;D.
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi The "Dreams" fireworks show was cancelled due to windy conditions tonight. -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By Megara Does anyone have any photos of the 25th anniversary on the internet yet, so the rest of us can see?
Originally Posted By Bob Paris "Overall, much less than I expected. Seems like most of the money is being used for the new hotel and Monsters attraction." As it should be. Hotel aside, I would MUCH rather see funds going into mega-E's than more streamers and daytime fireworks(was there ever a dumber thing invented?). I go to the parks for attractions, not loud rubberhead shows.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney But the 'loud, rubberhead shows' is what brings many into TDR to begin with to create the money for more E tickets. I'm not a huge fan of shows either, but it would be suicide if they don't create them regularly in Japan.
Originally Posted By Malin <<< I go to the parks for attractions, not loud rubberhead shows. >>> If thats the case why are you visiting the Tokyo Disney Resort. Jubilation is the star attraction for the 25th Anniversary, and that features plenty of characters, as does the new Anniversary Greeting show. No other park uses the characters as much as what the TDR does. Besides there is no official confirmation yet on when Monsters is going to debut and it may not be until after the Anniversary.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan <<If thats the case why are you visiting the Tokyo Disney Resort>> Bob has clearly stated that he visits the resort for its attractions. He never stated that he was interested in the 25th Anniversary stuff. In fact, I know several people who visit the parks for the theming and atmosphere who couldn't care less about the characters or parades. I enjoy them occasionally, but they're definitely not the main focus for me either.
Originally Posted By Malin Why would you pay all that money to visit TDR and only want to ride attractions all day. A Disney experience for me is the whole package, shows, parades, attractions, dining and shopping. But who am I to knock two people who's agenda are not the same as mine. I just don't understand why you pay all this money to visit a Resort that relies so heavily on using Characters all the time. I guess you must feel the attractions are worth it.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Why would you pay all that money to visit TDR and only want to ride attractions all day.*** Because that's what they like to do. ***A Disney experience for me is the whole package, shows, parades, attractions, dining and shopping.*** And that's what you like to do. It's all good. Chill.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Malin, everyone has their own reason for visiting Disney parks, some go for thrills, some go for the ambiance, and some like Mr. X go for all the Fantasy Land rides.... What is a positive experience for one person isn't necesarily the same positive experience for another.
Originally Posted By Mr X Fantasyland ROCKS bro. Pooh is incredible, Peter Pan is awesome, and...um. Well, I like those two rides (PLUS Philharmagic in Florida and Hong Kong...that's an incredible 3D movie!). Plus Haunted Mansion is also in fantasyland, so that's another class 'a' attraction!
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Fantasyland ROCKS bro. Pooh is incredible, Peter Pan is awesome, and...um. Well, I like those two rides (PLUS Philharmagic in Florida and Hong Kong...that's an incredible 3D movie!). Plus Haunted Mansion is also in fantasyland, so that's another class 'a' attraction!<< Haunted Mansion in FL?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo You're not Japanese William, it is built for the market where ghosts factor big in local fairy tales.
Originally Posted By Mr X Well, Japanese or not, it's placed very badly. VERY badly. It doesn't fit any more than, well...actually I can't honestly think of a single Disney faux pax as big as this one. Shoe-horn doesn't begin to explain it. IF they'd built something new (assuming what Dave is saying is true, I'm not quite sure if it is or just what Disney uses as an excuse), throwing in the Florida building next to Dumbo wouldn't really be the best plan imho. But anyway, there it is. Shoehorn and all.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 It would have worked much better if they hadn't just copied Florida's facade. Sure, the show inside could have been the same, but a more medieval look to the outside would have done wonders for it's placement in Fantasyland....
Originally Posted By barboy "Why would you pay all that money to visit TDR and only want to ride attractions all day." You must know that Tokyo Dis. Res. has several offerings not found elsewhere, right? And some of the attractions(in ride form) that are thought to be replicas from other parks are actually quite unique in Tokyo like: Splash Mnt. Pooh, BTMRR, Pooh(obviously), ToT and IJ. I'm not knocking the 25th celebrations---or any celebrations around the Disney globe---but I much prefer seeing good money go to more permanent setups like high end shows and rides.
Originally Posted By barboy "like: Splash Mnt. Pooh, BTMRR, Pooh(obviously), ToT and IJ." Whoops! I Poohed one too amny times there.
