Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the October 29 article: Tokyo Disneyland Halloween at <a href="News-ID508940.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID508940.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN LEEMAC!!! Looked for the vampire stitch all over TDR and no avail!!! Sold out!!
Originally Posted By ctdsnark I didn't even know they celebrated Halloween in Japan! {Gimme a break---except for a chidhood trip to Peru,I've never been out of the country!}
Originally Posted By Mr X >>>I didn't even know they celebrated Halloween in Japan!<<< They don't (well, didn't). Disney has singlehandedly THRUST halloween upon the Japanese people who haven't a CLUE what it is, yet run around parroting "trick or treat" (without knowing what it means) and wearing wacked out Disney costumes thanks to the Tokyo Disney hype machine. Halloween at TDL was a VERY small affair only 4 short years ago (the first time they did ANYTHING, I think) with a few decorations in Toontown. Now it's nearly as big as Christmas at TDL, and Halloween "stuff" has started to creep into the department stores around Tokyo as well. Still, the Japanese don't know anything ABOUT the holiday and are just going with the Disney flow. Walking around town yesterday (Halloween night) there was no clue that it was Halloween at all! Next up...Easter!
Originally Posted By leemac X, that is probably because the whole of Japan was at Disneyland Resort Paris this weekend! I have never seen so many Japanese at the park before, there must have been a few big tour groups. Disneyland park was rammed to the rafters in a way I have never seen before.
Originally Posted By leemac I have been trying to provoke you for so long, but you won't hook anymore!
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ Nope, I'll always stick to the English. I'll begrudgingly accept that the park is in France, but my French experience is now limited to arriving at the airport and very quickly disappear into Marne la Vallee. It might not be perfect, but it saves me having to deal with the rest of the country and their largely rude population. Although seeing the typical rudeness, pushing and shoving and the smoking everywhere (even centimetres from someone else's face) multiplied in the horrific crowds at the park this weekend, I am beginning to wonder......
Originally Posted By Mr X >>>Although seeing the typical rudeness, pushing and shoving and the smoking everywhere (even centimetres from someone else's face) multiplied in the horrific crowds at the park this weekend, I am beginning to wonder......<<< I totally agree. Tokyo Disneyland just ain't what it used to be.
Originally Posted By TokyoMack Lee, are you referring to guests at the Paris park being rude? Or Tokyo? A little confused because I think Mr X thought you meant Tokyo. Hmm. . .I find the Japanese to follow smoking rules pretty adamently.
Originally Posted By leemac I meant the French. A total disrespect for other people and their property. A busy Disneyland Park is not particularly pleasant. Now, on every visit to TDR we have always enjoyed being amongst local guests, however at the Countdown parties that all changes! A very horrid experience.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I agree with you Leemac, and have experienced the good, the bad and the ugly at both TDL and DLP, as you mentioned... same experiences here... BTW... you should see the cute Japan Disney Store Stitch and will go to TDR tomorrow for Xmas stuff and merchandise!!! YEEPEE!!!
Originally Posted By Mr X >>>A little confused because I think Mr X thought you meant Tokyo.<<< I knew he meant Paris, I was just being sarcastic. It's funny though, you COULD make all those comments about Japanese as well. Granted they are more polite about smoking when there is a smoking area around (plenty in the parks) BUT have you noticed how many Japanese (seems like usually middle aged guys in suits) light up waiting in line for a bus, or at the crosswalks downtown? It's pretty hardcore! As for the pushing and shoving, I've seen it plenty in the parks (not really so much at DisneySea though), not just on countdown night! The cast members don't call it "open dash" for nothin!!
