Whilst having lunch, we saw Chip ‘n Dale, Mickey and Minnie, and Donald Duck dancing with vigor upon a moving float in the distance. So THAT’S why Chip ‘n Dale were running so fast! They had another appointment!
Seeing that picture above always gets me giggling hysterically! The Japan summer weather was so freakin’ hot at that time, it was pushing 40 degrees Celsius! In that hot summer heat the poor chaps still had to wear those thick and heavy costumes and dance with hype and vigor at 12 freakin’ noon! And boy, did they dance! My gawd! I hope they get paid well.
Here’s a video of the parade with colourful moving floats and characters such as Snow White and Beauty and the Beast.
After walking through the World Bazaar, we came upon the highlight of Disneyland. This castle forms the centrepiece of the entire Disneyland park. It’s really big and tall! You can see the castle from most places in the park.
Ahhh! I was expecting more castles though, like Snow White’s castle, Sleeping Beauty’s castle, Beauty and the Beast’s castle. But as it turned out, this was the only castle we saw in Disneyland.
Beyond the World Bazaar, the park is divided into 6 areas – Adventureland, Westernland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland. We had a chance to explore the entire park and take rides in each of the 6 areas!
Alice in Wonderland!
Castle Carousel! I had a really hard time climbing and stumbling onto a horse. Of all horses (there were 90 of them) I picked the one that was mounted the highest! It was like 1.5 metres high!
Sprinkled around the park were numerous gift carts selling hair bands, hair clips and hair gear all in the style of various Disney characters. For example, there were Shrek ears, Mickey Mouse ears, and Stitch (as in Lilo and Stitch) hair bands.
Aug 22, 2007
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I liked the post. I’d keep those ears if I were you. One day your husband may want you to wear them.
Aug 22, 2007
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hardyandtiny: Thanks! And whaaat? Some guys have a Minnie Mouse fetish?
Aug 22, 2007
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Ever since I went to DL in HK, I told myself I really have to go to the one either in Orlando or Tokyo. I’m usually not into these kawaii or cartoony stuffs but once i was there, I went craaazzy!! Every single thing was cute! Of course, I won’t recommend HK, its sooo small and full of “rude people”. But it just fuel my interest for the other bigger and better DL!
Aug 22, 2007
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arghhh your photos make me so envious!!!
nice photos veron!
Aug 22, 2007
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Wow, nice! The train handles are so kawaii! I’ve been to Disneyworld in FL(USA), and I have to say the one in Japan is comparable, if not better!
The Japanese are experts at making things cute.
Aug 22, 2007
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Joyz: Hey, I thought Disneyland would be the same all over the world! I didn’t notice any rude people In Tokyo Disneyland at all. They were all very professional and full of hype!
chillycraps: Thanks! I thought guys wouldn’t be too interested in Disneyland haha :)
Ken: You’re right. They are experts in making things look cute or beautiful. Heck, even the people themselves look cute or beautiful!
Aug 22, 2007
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umm..is it me or is disneyland boring?
but u looked like u had fun! :D
Aug 23, 2007
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lol it’s just you!
(Okay maybe most other guys too.)
Aug 23, 2007
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Love those disneyland photos…reminded me of when i was there last december…did you visit disneysea too? it is even better! the landscaping and the theming will blow you away! IMO, tokyo’s disneyland is the best, having visited all disney parks around the world(except paris).
Aug 23, 2007
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haha, their staff are all ok. i’m referring to some of the customers from the neighbouring country (sorry, no offence to anyone)…but they kinda spoilt my experience with the constant pushing and cutting queues…
Aug 23, 2007
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Veron, were you by any chance at Bugis yesterday? haha
Aug 23, 2007
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i love disneylaaaaand! :) excited abt the posts to come. hurry up lahh!! haha..
Aug 23, 2007
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hey.
looks like you really enjoyed your holiday! (: that can only be a good thing. looking forward to the rest of your posts about tokyo.
cheers!
Aug 23, 2007
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Looks like u had quite an adventure. :) 40 degree celsius! Wow… that’s brutally hot. Not as humid as SG i suspect.
Aug 23, 2007
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Diiiiisneyland!! Looking forward to your future posts on Japan :)
Aug 23, 2007
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fabianfan: Wow you are a real Disney(land) fan! We passed by DisneySea but didn’t have the time to go in there too; Disneyland already took up the entire day! Next time I’m in Tokyo I’ll be there!
Joyz: Heehee I get what you mean! At Tokyo Disneyland, everyone was very orderly. There was no queue jumping at all. The Japanese are a really polite bunch!
hucks: Nope! I was nearby though.
Daphne Maia: Haha okay okay! Day 3 is up!
marie: Yeah I enjoyed Japan very much. Looking forward to going there again!
Miccheng: You said it right. It was brutal. It made the hot afternoons in Singapore seem really cool in comparison!
Mag: Working hard to keep to my one post/day promise. Stay tuned!
Aug 23, 2007
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haha okay. was at ma maison and i thought i saw someone who looked like you :P
great photos as always!
Aug 24, 2007
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Beautiful photos. Looks like you have had a great time there. Thank you for posting.
Aug 26, 2007
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I hope you won’t mind that I’ve put a link to your blog so that those of my blog-friends who would be visiting Japan soon could read about your experience?
Aug 27, 2007
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Sure dearie! Glad to be of use.