Originally Posted By Roger55 Made it to TDS today to see what was going on for this year's version of "Harborside Christmas". <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4379344&a=32609132&p=75979245" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4379344&a=32609132&p=75979245</a> As you can see in the photos, the offerings as far as decortions is less than in previous years. The entertainment offerings are similar to last year. There are Christmas versions of "Over the Waves", "Meet and Smile" and "Big Band Beat". These are all practically the same as last year. A new show called "A Little Tale of Chirstmas" is at the Cape Cod area. At least that is what it is called in the English show schedule. In the Japanese guide and during the show it is referred to as "Little Christmas Story". I think this was done so that the Japanese do not confuse "tale" with "tail". Candelight Reflections returns once again this year. I couldn't stay to see it tonight but I heard it is basically the same as before with new costumes. Overall a very modest Christmas offering this year. Let's hope that the 25th anniversary of TDL brings some additional offerings to TDS next year. Also, you will find at the begining of my photos, new pictures of the progress of the Disneyland Hotel. Hope you all enjoy the pictures. Hope to have a TDL report up tomorrow. Stay tuned...
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Also, you will find at the begining of my photos, new pictures of the progress of the Disneyland Hotel. >>> Wow - the look and the colors of the side of the hotel in picture 9 are something else. It doesn't look very Victorian to me - it almost looks more French.
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ WDI couldn't go with pastels - it just wouldn't work against the dominant grey skies of Tokyo. It needed to pop a bit more. It is still Victorian-esque in architecture. Wait until you see the domes and the huge lobby. They are something else.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan <<Wait until you see the domes and the huge lobby. They are something else.>> Is it going to be better than the Grand Floridian? I love the stained glass domes in that lobby. I've never really liked the bland look of the Disneyland Hotel in Paris and much prefer Hong Kong Disneyland's. I have very high hopes for the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and can't wait to stay there in mid-July.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< It needed to pop a bit more. >>> It certainly does that. It's very different than anything else in the resort - I like it! Are they planning on changing the color scheme of Tokyo Disneyland Station? I'm curious to see how the whole area will look once it's all complete.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan I hope the new hotel and its surrounding areas add a bit of atmosphere and beauty to the industrial and bare looking entrance area for the park.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct The photos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing. The new hotel looks very well done. Looks like it will have a DLP "feel" to the place.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan I must ask though, why didn't they just do what they did in Paris to combat the harsh and gloomy weather? I was told that everything at Disneyland Paris was painted with brighter colors to help keep the place looking fresh even when the skies are grey. And also because the weather conditions make the paint dull out faster than normal.
Originally Posted By leemac <<I must ask though, why didn't they just do what they did in Paris to combat the harsh and gloomy weather? >> Paris and Tokyo's weather is actually apples and oranges when you compare them. Tokyo has a tendency to have diffuse light and grey skies (hazy too from the pollution) whilst Paris tends to have much darker and often stormer weather. Even the blue skies are different - Paris is rarely deep blue whilst Tokyo can get that. So in short: the bright pinks etc. on the DL Hotel in Paris would look washed out in Tokyo hence the cream and navys. I've got some interior artwork etc. that will be going into the next but one issue of Tales as an exclusive. They are pretty cool rooms.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Are they planning on changing the color scheme of Tokyo Disneyland Station?>> Don't think so - it is a transition space so not so important as you move from the turnstiles down to the hotel.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan The official website (Japanese) already shows what the normal guest rooms look like. It's very nice, and I like the classy look of it. The color scheme is light and easy on the eyes, with just the right touch of elegance. But the lobby I'm really curious about. Can't wait to see it in person!
Originally Posted By SuperDry I'm looking forward to the in-room high-speed Internet service, which will also be added to the MiraCosta and Ambassador by next summer. Now, if I can just get the resort hotels to stock Diet Coke, I'll be all set.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Wow, love the colors of the hotel! It's very classy looking and not at all like any of the other Disneyland Hotels...or Grand Floridian. It's too bad they don't make the areas between the hotel, Resort Line Station, and TDL entrance more like DLP with gardens & fountains. Instead it seems they are taking away green and adding more asphalt...BAD!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Oh thank God for this pictorial!! Now I don't have to sort out and post the best of the 500-plus pictures I took yesterday from around TDR! Nice photos Roger!
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "Oh thank God for this pictorial!! Now I don't have to sort out and post the best of the 500-plus pictures I took yesterday from around TDR!" Grrr!! :-(
Originally Posted By Malin Roger55 I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your beautiful pictures. Thanks for taking the time and efort to post them!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Grrr!! :-(<< You may direct that to Malin or Roger55. But honestly, what's the point of posting my photos when others have already done so, (or in Malin's case) posted links to japanese sites that do not care to cater to the western fans? Anyone wanting to see my photos will have to show interest in seeing them since they are similar to what they have already posted. Of course, mine are more in-depth in details and scorching commentary...
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan I think your commentary is one of the key things that set your report from that of others. You don't hesitate to criticize when needed (unlike some WDW fanboys who cannot admit the faults and the fact that stuff is done better at other Disney resorts), and I feel your opinions are fair and unbiased.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct << will have to show interest >> nah ... seen it all from Roger (Thanks Roger!!) and maybe you can sit this one out *snicker* *snicker* and spend some time with G-Fan (Have I thrown enough gas on the fire?) LOVE ya .. mean it
