Disneyland Japan

Went to Disneyland Japan and DisneySea in 2 consecutive days with my sister.. We bought the 2-day pass at 10,000yen each for entry into these 2 attractions, instead of paying 5,800yen for each separately...

We decided to go to Disneyland first and then DisneySea the next day.. It was the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Japan and everywhere there are banners displaying the number 25..

A summary of the rides we took:
1. Pirates of the Caribbeans
Being a big fan of Johnny Depp, this was one ride that I had to take.. It was just simple fun but creepy as well as the figurines along the ride looked pretty real to me..
2. Big Thunder Mountain
One of the few more exciting ride within the park, kinda short though.. Should give it a try.. be prepared to queue.. Managed to be seated in the first carriage.. wow.. was it fun!! :)
3. Splash Mountain
One of the few more exciting ride within the park.. Should give it a try.. be prepared to queue..
4. Pinocchio's Daring Adventure
Nothing daring at all.. just a trip down the story of Pinocchio..
5. Haunted Mansion
Fun, rather than scary ride.. Boasted about having 999 different ghosts within the ride..
6. Space mountain
Get ready to be tossed around this exciting ride in "space".. Not for those with heart ailments..
7. Western River Railroad
A benign train ride that takes you to the old West of America, with Indian settlements and old mines..


There were several big scale performances/parades within the day.. Here are some of those that we caught..
1. Goofy's Cool Panic Parade

2. Cool the Heat
Everyone got drenched by the cannons of water, especially those standing right in front of the stage.. but the kids loved it.. :)
3. Jubilation Parade
Some clips on the parade..

4. Starlight Dream Parade
This was a night parade, and the floats were just magnificent..


All the Disney merchandises were all very very tempting.. They are not cheap, yet people doesn't seemed to notice at all.. be it towels, t-shirts, hand phone deco, soft toys, key chains, stationeries, earrings, biscuits, everything and anything.. The sight of everyone, young, old, men or women, just piling these merchandises onto their trolleys was really the wet dream of any product merchandisers.. in the end, I too bought a kids t-shirt and a hand towel for Rio.. :P

Again, we stayed till almost closing time.. :P Everyone left Disneyland with a smile on their face and a bagful of merchandise.. no wonder Disneyland Japan is the most profitable Disneyland in the world..

I must say that given a choice, I would prefer to go to USJ (Universal Studios Japan) in Osaka.. :P Disneyland and DisneySea are more for kids that aimed to realize the dream of the kid inside every one of us.. :) The rides are milder as they need to cater for young children.. And surprisingly, even though it was a Monday, the place was crowded.. unlike USJ, most of the visitors here are local Japanese..

More photos of Disneyland that I took..