Robb Alvey's Theme Parks of Asia Tour!

[robbalvey]

Hey everyone!

Some of you may know that Elissa and I have just recently toured several theme parks in China. Below are tons of pictures from that trip.

Overall the parks of China were *much* better than expected. I thought many of them would wind up being pretty crappy but what we discovered were not only some of the best looking parks in the world, but quite a good collection of rides as well!

I'll let the photos speak for themselves....

Day Zero - China Culture Day!
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Our aircraft of choice...this snazzy Korean Air 747 equipped with all the bad movies you can watch at your finger tips and an outlet to plug your laptop into! Yes, all this in economy!!!

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Yet another reason why international carriers are FAR superior to American airlines. This is what I saw in front of me when I woke up...
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We have arrived in Beijing! First order of buiness? FOOD!
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I'm happy to report that traditional Chinese food in China is pretty much the same as a "good quality" chinese place back home.
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TPR at the Great Wall of China! This goes down in TPR history as the most cultural thing we have ever...EVER done!!!
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This would be our carriage of choice getting up the Great Wall. 15 Apline Coaster cars all hooked together.
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Yup! KidTums is allowed to ride....OUTSIDE the restraint...better hold on tight! Well, at least this is only the going up part!
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"Wyatt...Your kitchen is BLUE!"
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You have to admit that is really freaking AWESOME!
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ROBB!!! DO NOT EAT THE GREAT WALL! IT HAS NO SOY SAUCE!
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The trip down the mountain is "fun"...not really thrilling or very fast...but fun. I think KidTums actually looks bored!
Day One - Beijing Shijinshan Park!
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Group photo at our first China park. Don't we all look excited?
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Ahh, yes...the Chinese knock off Wacky Worm...this should be a QUALITY ride!
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"Um....mommy...I don't need the credit THAT bad!!!"

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Ooh! "Spinning Batman!' Now THAT sounds awesome!

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So here is Spinning Batman...not only did it not spin AT ALL it had nothing to do with Batman!!!
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Chinese Knock Off SLC!

[robbalvey]

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It looks like an SLC...but it is NOT!!!
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This was the park that a few years ago was sued by Disney for copyright infringement. This was really the only thing left that was Disneyland related. Two things to note...one it's bigger than Disneyland's castle...and two, it wasn't as ghetto as Nara Dreamland.
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We took a visit to the Forbidden City...I have two things that remind me of this place. 1. Wonders of China film at Epcot, and 2. The "Just Say Mao" sampler CD from the 1980s. (Anyone else know what I'm talkin about?)
Day Two - Beijing Park and Sun Park
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Yup, we are at Beijing Amusement Park...at least I hope so...that's what the sign says.
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first we'll go to the Togo Loop Screw for some real good pain.
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This is two days in a row now I felt like I *could* fall out of a coaster.

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Yes, the name of the coaster is "Super Speed Cool Cool bear."
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Joey sits in the "Big Thunder Death Seat!'
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I'm CRRRRRAAAAAZZZZYYYY Disk-O Monster! Feed me some PEOPLE!

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It *looks* like a normal Top Scan...
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Nope! Just another Chinese knock off!
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This is the entrance to Sun Park... 'Nuff said!
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Some of the park rules were very interesting.... "No Assasinations..."

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"No outside food"
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This mouse is what happens when a Hershell and a Maurer Söhne moue have sex.
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This coaster was bad...like really REALLY BAD!
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Proof that EVERYTHING is made in China!

[robbalvey]

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"Thunderclap Tank!!!"
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This cats name was "lunchmeat"
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This was the "cutest" coaster of the trip so far! "The "Fruit Worm Coaster!"
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"I'm gonna DIE!!!!"

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Yay! KidTums gets her fruit worm credit!

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Yes...you are seeing that correctly...you can rent hamster balls and they drop you in the water.
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Elissa got to hit up her first Chinese McDonalds.
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"This is even better than kinky sex!"
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That night for dinner we did Chinese Pizza Hut!
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ok, we are certainly not in Kansas anymore... "Assorted Seafood? Octopuses?!?! WASABI SAUCE!?!?" On a PIZZA?!?!

Day Three - Happy Valley Beijing
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Yay! Another group photo! They have giant letters that spell out the parks name ala California Adventure.
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Someone should tell Hard Rock Park that THIS is how to theme a Vekoma Mine Train!
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It's hard to believe that this is the EXACT same ride as Life in the Fast Lane at Hard Rock.
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Same thing goes for the B&M Flyer. The pretzel loop is about the only thing you can really see.
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The rest of it ducks in and out of the rock work.
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I kind of wish Dueling Dragons was built more like this.
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It was a lot more like Nemesis or Black Mamba the way it was hidden within the theming.

[robbalvey]

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And it *felt* like you were getting VERY close to some of those rocks!
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The bottom of the pretzel loop looked like it should have had a splash element!
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Just look at how amazing that is!
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An overview shot of Crystal Wings from the flying island.
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Once again KidTums was pretty popular with the locals! I take it they don't get many "Western" babies here very often.
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With a Tesco across the street from the park we figured we'd go check out a Chinese grocery store (Dan, this is where you need to pay attention)
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That's a lot of....yup....*FEET*
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"Grab a bag and fill it with meat!"
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All we need is a deep fryer and some Blazin' sauce and we're set!

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Good to know you can buy a scooter at the grocery store!
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MINE!!!! ALL MINE!!!!

Day Four - Nanhu & Jing Ying Amusement Park
aka - Ghetto Park Day!

Today was our transfer day from Beijing to Guangzhou. We boarded an early morning flight on one of those 747 "Combi" planes which is 1/2 passenger, 1/2 cargo. It's weird in a way, but also kind of cool.

We hit up one small park called "Nanhu Amusement Park" which looked like the kind of place that closed a little over a decade ago, but they forgot to tell the employees who dilligently keep it open. It was "weird."

Then we headed to a bonus park, Jing Ying Amusement Park, for a bonus credit! Yay!

Photos....

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Here we are at the Beijing Airport. Every time we fly internationally we realize how crap most of the US airports are!
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The girls of TPR...totally crashed out!
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Um...did we just land on the SUN?!!?
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We stopped off for a quick dim sum lunch where green stringy stuff seemed to be the dish of choice!
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"Welcome to the most ghetto park of the trip so far!"
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"Nanhu Amusent Park"....um, yeah...

[robbalvey]

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Our first credit that isn't a credit of the day was the powered Dragon. KidTums says "Why am I riding this? I don't even count it!"
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Yay! Finally we get to the Arrow/Vekoma mutation!
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The story behind this ride is that it was started by Arrow, but then later finished by Vekoma...yeah, we're going to die!
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The first drop was....well.... "Weird"
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GO! GO! GO!....we nearly stalled out in the corkscrews!
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When you were done getting your skull beaten apart, they had exercise equipment for you to use.
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Gift shop anyone??? Gift shop?
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Hmm...I actually think this ride may be OPEN! Let's not go find out, shall we?
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The splashdown boat has seen some better days.
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It was time to board the Elissa Alvey bus of death and mortal sin.

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Yay! Bonus Park!!!
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Well at least I feel safe that no one will be touching my self esteem!
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BONUS CREDIT!!!
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This is why we like keeping TPR trips to small groups! It doesn't take an hour to get through the coaster that only holds one person.
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It was a very bizarre mouse...not like anything I've ever been on before.
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This is a "two packs per day" control panel.
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Momma gets a coaster credit...

[robbalvey]

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...while KidTums gets a carousel credit!

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Rich has found a new career as a Chinese laborer.
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Here is the view from our hotel.

Day Five - Chimelong Paradise

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Obligatory front entrance shot. We would have done a group photo, but we ate everyone else.
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Our ERT/filming session started off with 10 Inversion Coaster...yes...it's REALLY called "10 Inversion Coaster!"
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Here's one inversion.
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There's a bunch more in there somewhere...
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"Ten Circle Roller Coaster bring you Orgiastic Scream." Um...first off all the word is "orgasmic" and secondly.... WHAT?!?!??!

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WTF! I really think they actually DO want you to have sex while on this ride!!!!
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Yup, next on the ERT schedule was the Dive Coaster.
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And it is as advertized!
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This Dive Coaster is a SheiKra clone right down to the water splash. The ride is totally awesome, though!
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Our carriage waits...
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That's right! The ghetto rig is going to suck out all your happiness and bottle them into a future TPR DVD!
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Ok everyone! ORGIASTIC SCREAM!!!!
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Into the tunnel and then splash down.
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There's a little bit of theming on the 2nd drop.

[robbalvey]

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Half Pipe was next. Does this really even count as a coaster?
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"Permanent" memory...it will be burned into your skull!
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KidTums tries out for the part of "Zombie Baby" at Halloween Horror Nights.

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Cedar Fair marketing anyone?
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When they say "Spicy Chicken Wing" they mean the WHOLE wing!
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UM....WTF is that thing!??!?! It just randomly wandered around the park!

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Random Dive Coaster photo...just because!
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"Can I ride too? I promise I'll hold on REAL tight!"
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"Um, hello....DABBLED?!?!?"
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That's a LOT of water for just a "dabble"
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Overall it was a GREAT day at Chimelong...everyone is wiped out because of all that orgiastic screaming.

[BoRJoYZeE]

BTW, That picture with the Lizard monster dude.

It looks that SAME as EverQuest Iksar.


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[kylr23]

:haha::up: Great job on the trip report.

[northpaw]

Terrific!

If I may ask you a question: I'm planning on going on a trip to Japan with my dad in summer 2010 (yeah it's early, I know :P) and I'd like to visit a theme park. Since we might visit only one (if any), which would you suggest?

thanks :)

[tycooner55]

1) Great trip report.

2) I laughed so hard at the "no outside food" comment. :haha:

3) Hamster balls would rack up way more cash that paddleboats.

[The Ghost]

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Oh my God, what the **** is that!?!?!?

Disney, step on it, NOW!!!

[robbalvey]

Terrific!

If I may ask you a question: I'm planning on going on a trip to Japan with my dad in summer 2010 (yeah it's early, I know :P) and I'd like to visit a theme park. Since we might visit only one (if any), which would you suggest?

thanks :)
Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea...hands down!

[Garfield 06]

^^Mother of god...That's hardworkin' Chinese labor right there. Compared to that, Disney and Universal are SCREWED!

^Hiya Robb!

And BTW..."Please take apart your private thing." *GIGGLES*

G-06

[robbalvey]

We are now in Hong Kong!

We have checked into the Disney Hollywood Hotel on the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and then we have headed out to Ocean Park.

I knew that Ocean Park was in the middle of a huge expansion project, but what I didn't know is that the construction is so massive that it spreads to both sides of the mountain and it looks like more than half of the animal side of the park has been leveled and it's being re-built!

It doesn't leave much to do on that side of the park but when it's all done in 2012 it should be amazing! The new expansion even includes a tunnel that connects both sides together.

While we didn't visit Disneyland today we did spend some time at the resort and the hotel. I for one absolutely *love* the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and if it wasn't for the unfortunate fact that the park still has very few attractions this would be my favorite Magic Kingdom behind Tokyo Disney. But I'll get to that more in our HKDL update!

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Hello Ocean Park! How's the family been treating you?
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From the entrance to the Cable Car ride you can see the massive construction project that includes the tunnel to the other of the mountain.
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The Cable Car ride is still amazing and terrifying at the same time.
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"This is PURE SNOW! Do you have any idea what the street value of this mountain is?"
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Here is... "The Dragon"...Arrow at it's coat hanger finest!
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Rough Coaster...great view!
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Ocean Park's mine train is the coaster with one of the best views in the world!
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That is really hard to top!
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Oh, yeah, that's the money shot!
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This is pretty much the rides side of the park.
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The top of the mountain is all under construction.
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Reverse POV of the cable car!
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KidTums has got that Asian "peace" photo taking thing down!
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The other side of the park has been practically gutted. The only thing really left to do on this side of the park is the giant balloon and the pooping pandas.

[robbalvey]

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Here we go! Cross your fingers that they will be pooping.
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Even better!
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"Mommy, how much longer until he poops out that bamboo?"
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We made a brief stop to Avenue of Stars so everyone could check out the Hong Kong skyline.
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We went back and checked out the Disney Hollywood Hotel.
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We went for an amazing dinner at Chef Mickey's.
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Chip N Dale where there so I tried to have my way with them...
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That of course wouldn't fly with Elissa around...
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They saw that KidTums was totally crashed out....
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And took her off to their treehouse while we had dinner...
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Disney has such awesome babysitting service!

Next up....Hong Kong Disneyland!

More to come soon!

--Robb Alvey

[RocknGuitar]

Ha, great report. The Hollywood Hotel looks really nice.

Does the Disney property still have that "Disney" feel, even in Hong Kong?

[robbalvey]

Today was our first of two days at Hong Kong Disneyland. While some people went off to Macau to do crazy things like jump off the tower, Elissa and I decided we would take KidTums to Disneyland!

Now first off, I do want to say that I absolutely *love* the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. I do not believe it deserves the bad rap it's gotten over the years.

The problem with the park is that there just isn't enough to do and when this park does fill in I think it would be my 2nd favorite Magic Kingdom behind Tokyo Disneyland. The park has all the charm, spirit and customer service as Tokyo Disneyland, just not the ride selection.

Anyway, onto some photos! (note - I will warn you that there will be a LOT of photos and probably even a few Disney dorky ones as well...)

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Welcome to Hong Kong Disneyland KidTums!

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Much of Hong Kong Disneyland was based off Disneyland in California. So much so that some people may not even be able to tell the difference.

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Wait...are you serious? You can upgrade to an annual pass for just.... THIRTY EIGHT DOLLARS?!!?

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There are many "small castle" jokes that can be made here and I'm sure you've heard them all...but for now I'll just stick with "The castle may be small, but it still makes Joey jealous."

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OMG! The marching band has blocked out the castle!!!!

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Here is something the park did that I wish the other Disney parks would do also...they hand out instructions on how to use Fast Pass! Other Disney parks listen up. The IDIOTS out there need this! Don't just put it in the guide book that they will never read anyway, HAND THEM SOMETHING to read...or better yet, create a "book on tape" for how to use fast pass!

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It's no Tokyo, but at least it's not the California version!

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Chapter 11. As in "if the park doesn't do better soon, it may have to file for Chapter 11...."

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It's a Small World...yup...this was the new kid on the block, the bad-*** new attraction, the dogs bollocks, etc, etc....

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Yeah, it pretty much looked like Small World as seen in all the other Disney parks...

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So for the most part this version of Small World looks like all the other ones...except for one change...there are now popular Disney characters scattered throughout the ride. Now I had heard all the Disney purists moan and complain about this how it "ruins It's a Small World", blah, blah, blah....

This is what I have to say about it...first off...it's freaking It's a Small World...so you pretty much need to do SOMETHING to get me to come back in. And secondly, I thought the Disney characters were really well done and a very nice and welcome addition! There are apparently 38 of them, I think we found most of them below...

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There was Bambi and Thumper hanging out in the snow....

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One of the prissy Astriocats looking all *****y...

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Peter Pan, Wendy, and Tinkerbell hovering above London.

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I think this is either Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty with her latest dude of the week.

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The 16-bit Sega Genesis version of Pinnocchio.

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Aladdin has that smile on his face because he knows the perfect place to park that carpet!

[robbalvey]

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Abu doing his East Los Angeles impression.

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Some Lion King dudes in there somewhere...

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TRON?!!?!?

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Donald and his pals doing the Mexican thing.

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Poke-My-Hauntus

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There really is a "boy gets girl" theme going on here...

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Baloo and Short Round.

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The Little Mermaid looking as HOT as ever! (C'mon...who DOESN'T want to bang Ariel?)

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Lilo & Stich in Hawaii (of course!)

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Shake it girls!!! Yeeeeeaaaahhhh! "If I had some Hong Kong Dollars I'd be putting them in your grass skirt!"

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Seriously, we all loved it! As much crap as this ride gets, this was a really good version of it!

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Kristen was being assimilated by the corporate rat. She looked very cute.

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Dave also was being assimilated but he is not so cute. In fact, just moments after taking this photo we started to claw our eyeballs out because we couldn't stand the sight of half-Dave, half-girly rodent anymore.

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Buzz Lightyear was pretty much the same as all the other versions.

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"Pixel Mickey & Minnie" were all the rage at Hong Kong Disneyland. They were very cool...almost a throwback to the "NES Video Game" days.

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It's odd (and for Elissa very cool) how prominent Chip & Dale are here in all the Merchandise. It's almost like they and Stitch are the 'secondary' main characters behind Mickey, Minnie, Donald, & Pluto in Asia. Turns out these toys were VERY cool! You can attach them all together, and the more you attach, the more songs they play and the more moves they do! Why don't we have this cool stuff in the US?!?!?

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Entrance to Tomorrowland....yup!

[robbalvey]

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There really was not many people at the park today. It was kind of sad really. During our first visit a couple of years ago the places was PACKED!

This park is fantastic and with a lack of attractions I think
comes a lack of people. Hopefully they will fix this problem soon.

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When was the last time you saw a Magic Kingdom this dead?

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We see you Space Mountain!

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There are only three lands other than Main Street - Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, and Adventureland.

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The Jungle River Cruise is the "badass" version of the traditional Jungle Cruise.

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It's in three different languages and it's "Dan Friendly"

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"...Licensed by Nintendo"

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Elephant in water or Robb taking a shower...you decide!

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Jungle Cruise + Fire = Awesome!

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Adding fire and explosions to anything instantly improves it!

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I know I've seen these dudes somewhere before...

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"Where is everyone!?!?"

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Those of you who grew up with Disneyland in California probably can appreciate this...

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Lunch Time!!!

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Oh, man...all that looks yummy!

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I'm not exactly sure what it is...but it looks really good!

[robbalvey]

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"Around the world with Elissa and plain pasta."

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WUUUUULLLLLFFFFFF!!!!!!

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Professor Honeydew & Beaker made their way down Main Street talking to guests, spraying them with water and basically being both cool and creepy at the same time!

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Just in case we forget what her name is!

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We could be in California...we could be in Hong Kong.

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Don't worry Hong Kong Disneyland...we will be back tomorrow!

Next up...MORE Hong Kong Disneyland Photos with SPACE MOUNTAIN!!! Oooh! Ahhhh!!!!

--Robb Alvey

[kylr23]

Nice updatde/ photos um they dont have a haunted manson at this one?:confused:

[Squid2]

Nope. Hong Kong Disneyland doesn't have a Haunted Mansion, or a Pirates ride... at the moment. According to concept art that has leaked out, both Pirates and Haunted Mansion are part of the 1st expansion of the park.

Squid2

[-X-]

wow awesome!
looks like you had a lot of fun! :D

[BoRJoYZeE]

Place is like dead. Maybe they got all angry because of the Chinese New Year, and the park had to close off its gates to the public because there was too many. HA!

[kylr23]

So when will we get to see space mountain ;)

[robbalvey]

Sorry for the delay. As promised, here is MORE Hong Kong Disneyland!!!

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Our 2nd day was one of our best Disney days ever! We started out with
ERT on Space Mountain!

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"That's right! We're all on Space Mountain and YOU'RE NOT...so THERE!"

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"This is what ERT should be like!"

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And if Space Mountain wasn't enough we also had ERT on Buzz Lightyear!

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TPR members with guns...probably not the best idea!

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Thank you to Hong Kong Disneyland from TPR for all the awesome ERT this morning!

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Next up was a take over of the Autopia. We tried "Death Race" rules, but that didn't go over so well at Disneyland! =)

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What a nice view of Space Mountain from the Autopia.

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Jewy is licensed to drive in at least one country now.

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OMG! Mickey is cheating on Minnie! With an 18 month old!!!!

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Awww! Now mommy wants in on the hot rodent action.

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It takes a small castle to make Jewy feel like a man!

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"Silence.....of the lambs!!!"

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Dave and Joey auditioned for the band. They were told never attempt to play a musical instrument again!

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Since when is eating a competition in the Special Olympics?

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DETAIL SHOT!!!

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If you like Nightmare Before Christmas then you NEED to get out to Hong Kong Disneyland!

[robbalvey]

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HA! Joey is the same size as Alice!

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We headed back to our hotel (Hollywood Hotel) which was AWESOME! Top notch Disney resort.

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All the chocolate covered strawberrys you can eat!

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The fireworks show is a bit different...it's more ground based pyro than air. Which is cool as it ads a bit of variety.

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Lots of stuff is set off right on the castle.

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And did we mention there are fire cannons? Adding fire to anything makes it cool!

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There IS a castle down there somewhere. If you squint you might be able to see it! =)

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We want to say THANK YOU again to Hong Kong Disneyland for making our time spent here AWESOME!

Next stop...KOREA! Next park...LOTTE WORLD!

We had just visited South Korea in 2008, but with T-Express just opened and we were not that far away, how could we not make at very least a quick trip? That we did! We figured we would also visit (and stay on property) at Lotte World, which, IMO, is one of the nicest parks in the world, especially for an indoor park.

Lotte World is one of those parks where I can spend a couple of hours just walking around the place in amazement that it's all contained within the walls of a shopping mall for the indoor portion and over/under ground for the outdoor portion.

We also worked out a film shoot on Atlantis Adventure so we could get some great footage and lots of rides! Last year we waited almost 90 minutes for our one ride, this year we rode the crap out of it for over an hour!

I'm not sure where exactly I'd place Atlantis Adventure but it's truly "up there" as one of the most unique, most fun coasters in the world. Top 20 or 25 for me, and from someone that's been on well over 1,000 coasters, that's saying a lot!

Anyway on to some photos and just for you all a bonus VIDEO!!! Enjoy!

Here is a new POV of Atlantis Adventure for all of you! Enjoy!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/tprtv/play.php?vid=atlantis2008_640
(Sorry for the link - I couldn't get the embeddin to work)

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Oh, good...the bus brought us to Lotte World instead of Nara Dreamland...but what do those two parks have in common? That's right! They both have a castle bigger than Disneyland's! =)

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Of course we were here for Atlantis Adventure...so that's what we did!

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Atlantis Adventure is currently the world's only Intamin "Aqua Trax"...unless of course you count Maverick at Cedar Point as well! =)

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Here is the first launch on the ride. Sexy, no?

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Here you can see the "aqua" portion of the ride.

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We learned the hard way last year that the Korean's make a sport out of soaking passengers on the ride.

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Here's how it's done....if you're in the last 2 rows you can stick your hand out of the car and reach the water below...

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It creates a massive wave, and oddly enough a fatter looking version of Rich's face.

[robbalvey]

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After the wave is created Rich's face goes back to normal and the passenger behind him looks like he just had a golden shower with an elephant. (And the only thing that would turn Jeff on even more is if that elephant was crushing bugs.)

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The ride is awesome....you can see how compact it is.

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The theming is impressive too. When you walk up to the ride, you can't see most of it! It's inside the giant castle/mountain/whatever it is.

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And of course after riding the Aqua Trax for an hour there was really only one thing to do.

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That's right....ride the bizarr-o underground spinning coaster where you get swallowed by a giant monster...no, I'm NOT making this up!!!

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When you get old...you require at least 26 plates in order to eat lunch.

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Now it's time for the creepy giant teeth monster dark ride.

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"Hmmm...I wonder which of those beans turns the blob into a ladder?"

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OMG! I just died and went to meat-on-stick heaven!

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The indoor part of the park is just amazing looking....

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Yeah, that's right, this is all INDOORS!!!

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From the interiour of the park, you can see the entrance to the rides, but the actual show building is set back even further beyond the walls of the park, or in some cases underground!

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This absolutely is the best "Indy rip-off" ever...in fact, in some ways it's BETTER than the actual Indy ride!

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Oh, no! Don't look into the eyes! You will start rapid aging!!!

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Too late!

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HISS!!! HISSY HISS HISS!!! HISS!!!

[robbalvey]

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The queue is also equally well themed...(yeah, this is the queue!)

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"Here we are...still in the queue!"

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BLARRGGGHHHHH!!! BLEEGGGHHH!!! BLEECCCHHH!!!

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Here is the outside...

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Looking awesome...

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And inside looking equally as cool.

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Except for the Vekoma death machine...that's the only amount of suckiness at the indoor section.

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And yes, the ride on pandas can also be found here too!

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After a full day at Lotte World what else do you do except drink ELEVEN beers!

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Here's to Lotte World, Atlantis Adventure, and....um....ELEVEN BEERS!

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KidTums says "I'm cute dammit! Send me stuff!!!"

Next up...Everland and...OMG...T-Express!!!

[rideslover]

Great photo Robb. It's me Larry as Rideslover at TPR. Remember me that i met you at SFMM also we rode the Scream! floorless roller coaster?

[ljconnolly1]

Nope. Hong Kong Disneyland doesn't have a Haunted Mansion, or a Pirates ride... at the moment. According to concept art that has leaked out, both Pirates and Haunted Mansion are part of the 1st expansion of the park.

Squid2
Sorry to spoil your dreams but due to religion the haunted mansion is not being built. But I know there building frontierland. there building excaxtly were it is and they've closed the railway so people cannot see it!

[Wild 1]

I really hope you had a great time on all those trips!
Those are some great pictures!

[Squid2]

Sorry to spoil your dreams but due to religion the haunted mansion is not being built. But I know there building frontierland. there building excaxtly were it is and they've closed the railway so people cannot see it!

Source? Haunted Mansion has been on the books since before the park opened, they've released concept art discussing it, and there has been no mention of blocking it. And I've got no idea what religion has to do with building a theme park ride.

On top of that, the expansion to the park hasn't been approved by the Chinese government yet, so how could they be building it yet?

Squid2

[ljconnolly1]

Source? Haunted Mansion has been on the books since before the park opened, they've released concept art discussing it, and there has been no mention of blocking it. And I've got no idea what religion has to do with building a theme park ride.

On top of that, the expansion to the park hasn't been approved by the Chinese government yet, so how could they be building it yet?

Squid2

I definetely know about the Haunted Mansion. I hope it changes but the religion is to do with the dead and bringing them back to life which in there religion shouldn't happen. The source came from an employee who said that they were expanding the park with Frontierland. He said that apparently the park can't build the haunted mansion because of Religion. Anyway why would they close the train if they weren't working or destroying trees for space as people in Hong Kong have something to do with no destroying trees.

[Squid2]

But their HM is going to be themed to cursed Pirates, not the theme of the other HMs around the world. Both HM and PotC are going to be tied into each other for the HK park.

Supposedly the land clearing is for another project that already has approval. But this big upcoming one hasn't finished all the hurdles yet. I suppose they could already be doing land clearing for it... it all depends on how far along they are with zoning changes, etc.

HK is also the only Disney park with a scary Haunted Halloween event, and they've had ghosts as characters in them before. Heck, Chinese folklore is full of ghosts and spirits, so I don't see that being a factor.

But then again, I don't have any sources at that park. Your source could be correct... they're just not matching up with what other sources are saying.

Squid2

[ljconnolly1]

it's cool Squid. But there halloween is never the dead resuurecting. Hope they build PotC it's needed. I mean I've been to the park twice and only one big ride. space mountain and thats not very thrilling yet I went on it 37 times in 2hrs because queues are like 3 minutes long

[robbalvey]

Next up on the trip agenda was Everland!

Now for those of you who have watched our http://themeparkreview.com/tprtv/play.php?vid=eaglefortress"]Eagle's (Eagle's) Fortess Video (and if you haven't download it now) you'll know that Everland is home to the best Arrow Suspended coaster in the world which also turned out to be one of our top ten coasters overall! (And if you want to see how an Arrow Suspended lands in someone's top ten out of over 1,000 coasters, download that video!)

This year Everland has built "T-Express" (The T comes from the Korean Mobile company T (http://www.tworld.co.kr/) World who sponsors the ride) and this could be one of the best wooden roller coasters in the world, and for many of our group is was #1!

The story goes like this...we asked the project manager about the ride and he simply said "We rode Balder, then we rode El Toro...we asked Intamin if we could have BOTH."

And that's pretty much what they got! It's like a mini El Toro plus Balder!
Since our visit T Express has gone on to be ranked the #1 wood coaster in the world which has brought forth much controversy. If you are one of the many people who rank El Toro very highly chances are this ride will beat our Toro on your list. If you're not into the type of ride that is El Toro, this may not be your thing. I'll let the photos and the video speak for themselves....

T Express Video:
T-Express (http://www.themeparkreview.com/tprtv/play.php?vid=t_express_youtube_5) at Everland POV video

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"Hi everyone! We are all here to ride one of the top roller coasters in the world....why aren't you here with us?!?!?"

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So the next series of photos will basically be "coaster porn" starting with this one right as you exit the station. Check out how massive this ride is and it's built right against the side of the mountain!

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Hello Mr. Cable lift hill! We are glad you don't slow down as much as your cousin El Toro in the US!

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If that hill doesn't scream "pop my cherry" I don't know what does!

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Yeah...I think that is what's happening here! =)

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Hellllllloooooo 77 degree drop!

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That should be known as the sea of airtime!

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Or maybe "hairtime!"

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Um...there is a bottom to that drop right? RIGHT?!?!?

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This is hands down the best first drop on any wooden roller coaster in the world!

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And this second drop ain't half bad too! =)

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Mmmm.....nice curves baby!

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The drop off the midcourse into...well... "Balder"

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Balder in the foreground, El Toro in the background!

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Get ready for EXTREME HAIR MAKEOVER!!!

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Hmm...I've suddenly got the urge to buy a mobile phone but I'm not sure why.

[robbalvey]

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Head choppers anyone?

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Good luck down in front!

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Could this hill be the most extreme airtime ever?

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Seriously the ride is airtime hill after airtime hill. It never lets up! If airtime is your thing you HAVE to come ride this!

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I do believe everyone looks just a skosh happy! =)

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At night, T-Express got even better!

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Even without all the Halloween decorations it was eerily creepy and awesome!

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Ok, so enough T-Express...now on to some other stuff! The park also has a lot of animals (think Busch Gardens Tampa) along with the rides. This one is the Zoo in SPAAAAACE!

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Dammit! Every time I took a picture of these guys my browser crashes!

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Just in case you wanted to try flying...here's how!

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"These don't taste anything like Polar Bears!"

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"Hey! C'mon now! Enough with the damn scooby snacks! Throw me that kid!!!"

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NICE BEAVER!!!

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This one is for you Mr. Turtle.

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Aha! A Camel...you know what that means! That's right...

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CAMEL TOE!!!

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Just in case you forgot there is awesomeness right around the corner.

[robbalvey]

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We attempted to watch the parade which included a sun and a giant Taco...

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KidTums was more confused than anything else!

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"Um, excuse me sir, are you aware that you have a smiley face pumpkin on your a$$?"

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"Now how to I shift this Panda into 2nd gear again?"

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Mmmm...Eagle's Fortress...an hour of ERT... *AT NIGHT*

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"This is number TWO in the world...behind T-Express!" =)

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Seriously, this ride is freaking AMAZING!!! We would post more photos, but there was nothing to see. They turned out the lights for us and it was PITCH BLACK Arrow Suspended awesomeness!!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/everland68_195.jpg
"Do you think they will let me ride?" Sorry KidTums you have to wait until later...and who knows, maybe this ride will have new trains on it by then! (I didn't say that outloud, did I?)

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the T-Express video! Another new update coming soon!

Here again are the links to those videos:

T Express:
http://www.themeparkreview.com/tprtv/play.php?vid=t_express_youtube_5

Eagle's Fortress:
http://themeparkreview.com/tprtv/play.php?vid=eaglefortress

[abcde...]

Woah Asias so cool!! T-Express is just...:eek:

[Sno]

T-Express instantly became my #1 after the first thirty seconds of the ride. :)

I think Everland is my favorite park in Asia.

Great photos Robb!

[ljconnolly1]

Looks like you might fall out of T express. Eagle fortress is my kind. Looks like the one on the forums

[The Ghost]

Mmmm...that's some beautiful sexiness right there.

Looks better than intercourse...with a leprechaun...with one arm. :bulb:

[Cedar Point]

Jesus! I have to get out there sometime.

[rideslover]

Great Picture Robb @ Theme Park Review.

Larry @ Rideslover at TPR

[robbalvey]

The last stop in Korea would be more of a "Credit ***** Day" that included Seoul Land and Children's Grand Park.

Nothing at either of these parks is amazing, in fact, some of the coasters are downright brutal and confusing!

But then again, we had just had a day and night full of T-Express so pretty much after that anything else is going to suck!

I will say that Seoul Land seemed much improved from our visit last year. The entire park looked like it got a coat of paint and a lot of TLC.

Anyway, onto some photos and a VIDEO!!!

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Today our method of transportation would be KOREAN SUBWAY!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland48_669.jpg
The "20" actually refers to how many rides they have ripped off from other parks.

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With Spaceship Earth being #1

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland12_958.jpg
No, really! It's actually called SPACE SHIP EARTH!!!

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The Wild Mouse had a bit of a delayed opening because, um....he was kind of tied down at the moment...

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Cars LOOK like this should be a Wild Mouse....

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland56_987.jpg
...but the layout looks nothing like a Mouse.

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Hows that legroom Dave?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland58_162.jpg
Just in case your pet rocket gets hungry...

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Black Hole 2000 - No Intoxicated People!

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I think the "Black Hole" portion of the ride are those death looking corkscrews right in the middle.

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I can ride anything deadly as long as there are awesome chicken on sticks waiting for me at the exit!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland64_159.jpg
Team "Sad and Pathetic" on the powered coaster!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland65_470.jpg
I'm convinced that the Hi Roller must have been one of those Engineering "practical jokes" that accidentally made it into production!

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This one really IS called "Kiddy Coaster!"

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And now it's time for the star attraction at the park...the "Columbia Double Loop Coaster!" Rumor has it that this ride is HAUNTED!!!

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"Let me know if you see any ghosts up there!"

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland74_168.jpg
Somewhere down there is an evil spirit just waiting to go "BOOGEY BOOGEY BOOGEY" at us!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland01_106.jpg
Big train going into dark tunnel!

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If you are under 18 years old don't look! This is COASTER PORN!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland03_156.jpg
Inside the haunted tunnel the camera picks up nothing...just darkness...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland04_203.jpg
But a little photoshop work tells a different story! OMG!!! It's the LADY IN WHITE!!! BOOGEY BOOGEY BOOGEY!!!!

And now for a VIDEO! Check out the "Columbia Double Loop" Video includnig the "Lady in White" on TPR TV:
http://www.themeparkreview.com/tprtv/play.php?vid=doubleloopingcoastercolumbia

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland14_779.jpg
Ok, time for us to blow this fish taco stand! On to the next park!
(We see you Jack Skellington knock-off!)

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"I've got a long way to go and a short time to get there...."

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland17_370.jpg
What was the name of the park we are going to again?

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Yes, it's grand...but where are the children?

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Aha! They are riding the mouse that was CLOSED for us last year!

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Can that little car support all that American weight?

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Apparently....NOT!

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Good thing that lift isn't steep or anything...

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The story with this coaster is that they park bought it a few years ago and it was SBNO until about 8 weeks before our visit. Thanks guys for fixing it for us! =)

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"Look I'll be honest...we're scared s**tless of this thing!"

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Surprise drop!

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88 Train has seen better days! =)

[robbalvey]

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Yay! We saved one of the worst coasters in Korea for last!

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And just when you think it's over...WHAM! There's more!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland37_119.jpg
The train isn't in re-hab...that's what it looks like when it gets back into the station!!!! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/seoulland39_862.jpg
Now that everyone has a case of crushed skulls it's time to head out!

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We arrived for dinner "Amazing Race" taxi style. The last group to arrive wasn't allowed to eat.

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Wait a second...is this dinner for humans or turtles? Where's the MEAT!!!

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Ahh! Much better!

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"Can we go to Japan now?"

Next up! TPR's Asia trip invades TOKYO!!!!

[Rct3Mike]

Looks like you might fall out of T express. Eagle fortress is my kind. Looks like the one on the forums
Mine:noob: Completely inspired by the trip report...:p

[robbalvey]

Mine:noob: Completely inspired by the trip report...:p
Awww. Really? That is so awesome! I'm glad some of you are really enjoying these reports!

--Robb

[Rct3Mike]

Well I meant it as a joke:rolleyes:

But I still do really enjoy the trip reports!:up: The part with the wild mouse is so funny! Did the attendant actually have to push them onto the lift?

[Cedar Point]

If it makes you feel better Robb, I would do a recreation inspired by your reports. :heart:

[robbalvey]

Did the attendant actually have to push them onto the lift?
Yes...yes he did! LOL! :haha:

--Robb

[luke_1990]

Thank you for posting those POV's, Robb. :up:

Eagle Fortress looks pretty intense and is what that coaster type was made for imo, high speed turns close to the terrain and it looks like it really delivers.

[rideslover]

Way to go Robb. look great

[Cedar Point]

My parents never took me to Asian amusement parks when I was a KidTum...:(

[Squid2]

Offhand, what was with the "new trains" comment on Eagle Fortress? Are they switching them out for the floorless ones?

Squid2

[ljconnolly1]

Great tour of Asia. I like your humor but turtle food should be changed to rabbit food

[BoRJoYZeE]

Na, turtle works great!

Just take a look.

It's funny Click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE8DWEDNofA)

Oh wait, ignore that one. This one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTaAsFKQLTE).

See? Funny?

Nice photos Robble.

[robbalvey]

Yay! We have finally arrived in Tokyo! And this starts the Tokyo portion of the trip...DUH!

We got into Tokyo in the afternoon, checked into our hotel and then headed straight for some Intamin happiness...LaQua!

LaQua is located smack in the middle of Tokyo at a place known as the "Tokyo Dome City" where they have roller coasters, play baseball and you can do some shopping!

We stuck to mainly the roller coasters!

Anyway, onto some photos....

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_17_116.jpg
Here we are a Seoul's airport. Very exciting!

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Hello Mr. Korean Airplane! Soon we will be violating you with our smells.

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Can you imagine ANYTHING being "free of charge" at a US airport?

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KidTums looks nice and comfy!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_09_148.jpg
Dave is asleep...

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Jeff is thinking happy thoughts.

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Yay! We are here!

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Hellllloooooo to our brand new cast of crazies!

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Enough chit chat...let's ride some roller coasters!

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First drop on Thunder Dolphin.

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Splort! Goes the roller coaster coming out of the big hole!

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Sexy overhead shot!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_13_180.jpg
NINETY DEGREES!!!!

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It's no Expedition GeForce or Superman, but it's still loads of fun!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_24_235.jpg
Make sure you take everything, including your virginity, out of your pockets!

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_20_133.jpg
The spinning coaster is only for insane people...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_16_983.jpg
Like these guys!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_28_150.jpg
Linear Gale goes WHOOOOOSH!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_15_168.jpg
And you end up with Edward Scissorhands hair!

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This is where Japanese people hit balls around with sticks...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_02_122.jpg
I TOLD YOU!
(BTW, the Giants is Dan's favorite team. Why don't you send him an email that says "GO GIANTS!!!" to mrt0ad13@aol.com)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_29_146.jpg
A TPR safety tip to all little girls in pigtails.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/laqua_30_633.jpg
Huh?

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Remember kids...don't play with cigarette butts or balls....yeah.

Next up...Nasu Highland!

[robbalvey]

Our next day was Nasu Highland, Seibuen, Aqua Stadium, and the quest for Yakatori!

Some of you may remember the last time were at Nasu, we rode coasters in the SNOW! (http://themeparkreview.com/tprtv/play.php?vid=nasuhighland) (Click that link if you don't remember!)

This time, no snow! But lots of ERT! In fact we had ERT on four of their coasters...including BIG BOOM which is like a Dive Machine...but not! Strange ride this one is (Why am I talking like Yoda...)

Anyway, this is a VERY photo heavy report since we visited three parks and had some fun in Tokyo. Enjoy!


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Our day started VERY early as Nasu Highland is a few hours outside of Tokyo. I wanted to teabag Joey but I wasn't allowed to. :(

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We made a quick stop at the services that had this AMAZING machine. Sure, it looked like a typical coffee or drink machine, but check out the screen. There is a small camera INSIDE the machine that shows you what's happening on the other side of the panel.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_02.jpg
It's completely unnecessary, but totally awesome! I love Japan!

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Here we are at Nasu! This time, there's no snow! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_06.jpg
Everyone ready for the Big Boom?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_10.jpg
Big Boom is kind of like a "poor mans SheiKra" in that the first drop really is near vertical. (that's it on the left)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_11.jpg
I still think that Nasu has the most "colorful" collection of coasters anywhere!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_12.jpg
Holy crap!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_13.jpg
"I know it's called Spin Turn, but it doesn't spin THAT much right....right?"

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OMFG! This ride spun more than almost ANYTHING else I've been on!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_42.jpg
Camel toe coaster!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_15.jpg
Jeff gives us his best camel toe impression (it's not a very good one)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_14.jpg
Camel toe coaster is pretty much one of those giant Japanese "Jet Coasters" - It's got to be at least 150 feet tall with lots of rampy hills. Not much airtime, but they are still fun rides.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_17.jpg
SIGNATURE MOVE!!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_18.jpg
Signature move FAIL!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_19.jpg
Hey what is F2?

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_38.jpg
Ooooh....I'm really sorry guys!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_20.jpg
As far as SLC's go I don't think it was that bad.

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The boys are having a lot more fun on the Togo Death Machine flat ride!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_23.jpg
This is seriously one MESSED UP flat ride!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_24.jpg
"If you scan my shirt with your Japanese mobile phone it will take you to TPR!"

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PANIC!!! DRIVE!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_27.jpg
"Hey guys! You are not panicking enough!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_28.jpg
It looks more like "Happy Happy Joy Joy Drive"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_29.jpg
Ok, they look slightly more freaked out.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_30.jpg
Up it's a powered coaster.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_31.jpg
Dirty, dirty *****s!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_32.jpg
"Hey Chris, is that a real tiger?"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_34.jpg
Hi Joey...does this look familiar? It shouldn't!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_35.jpg
It's like the double decker carousel from the Great America parks...but kind of looks like a mix between a rocket ship and a birthday cake with swans and random animals on the top...I LOVE JAPAN!!!

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Speaking of bizarre things in the park - you can go fishing...yes, it's true, you can fish at Nasu Highland!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_37.jpg
The little dude in the shack down there will give you all your fishing equipment.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_25.jpg
And when you are done...LUNCH TIME!

[robbalvey]

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Random Camel Toe Coaster Photo!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_40.jpg
For those of you who remember the SBNO coaster "Lightning" from our last update...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_41.jpg
It's gone.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_43.jpg
BIG BOOOOOOM!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_44.jpg
It's got one giant intense loop!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_45.jpg
It's like Twisted Sisters but with a lot less suckiness! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_46.jpg
OMFG! Yeah, the drop obviously isn't as steep as some of the dive machines, but holy crap it's scary!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_47.jpg
Hello Big Boom, how are you doing?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_91.jpg
Cute, yes?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_49.jpg
Cute, no?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_90.jpg
I just love how impressive the lower half of this park looks. Seriously that coaster collection down there is awesome! And thanks to the fantastic use of color you can make out each coaster easily!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_50.jpg
Thank you Nasu Highland!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_52.jpg
I hear that the tuna melts here KICK ASS!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_53.jpg
Everyone crashes out on our way to the next park.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_54.jpg
SEXY!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_55.jpg
Hey! Let's go visit Hanno!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_71.jpg
Our next stop was Seibuen. A smaller park in the middle of nowhere with a couple of credits (well, they have one, I think...)

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_56.jpg
OMG! I've died and gone to capsule machine heaven!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_57.jpg
We're mostly "screwed"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_58.jpg
Here is the coaster with the most BIZARRE queue ever!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_61.jpg
Here is the queue...yes that's right...you sit down! They fill up a row of seats and then they tell you to stand up and board the train! WTF?!?!?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_62.jpg
Did we mention that for whatever reason they totally segregated us from the other Japanese (do you blame them???) They put all the westerners in one row and the Japanese in the others. Then they boarded us last! It was actually pretty damn funny!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_59.jpg
Oh, yeah, and it has a loop too...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_60.jpg
Just in case you've already forgotten what coaster we are talking about. (We see you Jewy!!!)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_63.jpg
And the trains were even CARPETED!!! How very shag of them!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_64.jpg
For you coaster nerds, here's the layout and some random info.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_65.jpg
The Baby swap gets Elissa and Leon the front row!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_66.jpg
It's very cute, very Hello Kitty, but very whorish!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_67.jpg
Yup.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_68.jpg
It's like a mini-Harmonyland!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_69.jpg
"I love you almost as much as rodents!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_70.jpg
"Hey Barry! The lady gay crapped on my pants!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_72.jpg
"I'm a sad, sad panda."

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_73.jpg
Next stop...Aqua Stadium! (Today was a busy, busy day!)

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_86.jpg
Because you can just never have enough Galaxy Express with the 15 minute pre-show!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_74.jpg
TPR TAKEOVER of this bizarre Intamin indoor launched coaster!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_75.jpg
Ok, next stop...the boys go on a search for Yakatori!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_76.jpg
Shibuya is the destination of choice!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_77.jpg
For Yakatori, follow this sign!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_78.jpg
Head towards the building with the lights on it.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_84.jpg
GO THIS WAY!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_80.jpg
Gentlemen, we have SCORED!!! (It's also right across the street from the Disney Store if that helps!)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_82.jpg
"I like meat on stick more than sex....I think...."

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_83.jpg
Bob doesn't look so angry when he's eating dead animal flesh. Yum!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Nasu_Highland_Park/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/nasuhighland_81.jpg
Cheers for a kick ass day full of coasters, meat on a stick, and beer! WE LOVE JAPAN!!!!

[FOgplaya]

all of this sounds terrific
I bet you guys had the time of ur lives

[ljconnolly1]

you doing disneyland aswell. Don't know what it looks like. Is nagashima spa land there? Some cool photos robb

[rideslover]

Look good Robb.

[canobiecrazy]

How can you sign up to go on one of these trips?

[Alpengeist]

^Here you go.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/events/

[robbalvey]

Ok time to come back to this thread and come back STRONG!!!! How about a little Tobu Zoo and a Kawasemi video as an "apology" for not getting to these updates sooner? ;)

Anyway, Tobu Zoo is home to a new for 2008 Intamin "Mega Lite" called Kawasemi. All I can say about this amazing coaster is that it's all the power and airtime of Superman: Ride of Steel and Expedition GeForce packed into about 1/4 of the size. It's absolutely incredible! I really hope parks pick up on this little ride as the perfect "small coaster" that isn't too intimidating for older guests and really delivers.

The rest of the park we did a quick run through. Got on Regina which is still very good, although a bit rougher this year. The Togo Looping Mouse was down for maintenance which is a bummer, but like we've always said be prepared for coasters to be closed in Japan. I do think Kawasemi more than made up for this! =)

I still think that if you're in the area of Tokyo be sure to hit up this park. Even without Kawasemi it was a great place to visit and now it's got, IMO, the best steel coaster in Japan!

First off, check out a video of Kawasemi. If you haven't seen one of these new Intamin "Mega-Lite" coaster in action, you HAVE to see this:
http://www.themeparkreview.com/tprtv/play.php?vid=kawasemi_1

And now the photos...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_01.jpg
This is what the group looks like all hyped up on caffeine and Japanese crack!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_02.jpg
Still hyped up there is NO WAY we are going to turn down the opprotunity for a group photo in front of the coaster-morphing, huge knockers hot chick in the train station.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_03.jpg
My god STOP GIVING THESE PEOPLE CAFFEINE!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_04.jpg
Ok, let's pause for a moment. This is a lift hill shot, yes. And it's for those lift hill enthusiast dorks, yes, yes...but let's just point out that this is the lift to a coaster that will make our group scream with ultimate Intamin pleasure for the next hour or so. Read on...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_05.jpg
The first drop may not look like much, but OMG does it deliver!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_06.jpg
Are you wet yet?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_07.jpg
It's just a mess of track everywhere!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_08.jpg
Three airtime filled bunny hills in a row, thank you very much.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_09.jpg
Mmmm....

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_11.jpg
Dave looks happy...like a school boy who just found the hidden key to dad's liquor cabinet.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_12.jpg
Just look at it...perfect curves and hills. Dolly Parton would be proud!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_14.jpg
EXTREME AIRTIME AND GUM LINE!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_15.jpg
Did we mention it goes under water?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_16.jpg
Everyone's hands up? Check!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_17.jpg
I beleive they are having a good time.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_18.jpg
Three sexy bunny hills!

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_19.jpg
It's like there two of them...I wish there were two of them!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_22.jpg
You guys don't mind riding like, 17 or 18 more times, right?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_23.jpg
Wow! That is like the meanest Bob face I've ever...EVER seen!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_24.jpg
Regina...she's sexy...and rough!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_25.jpg
She'll give you a good beating but some men like that kind of thing! Yowza!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_26.jpg
The park has a lot of nice curves.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_28.jpg
Yay! Everyone is either happy or invisible!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_29.jpg
"Hi, this is Robb and Martin, and I just want to let you all know that we normally don't look this bad...seriously...this could be the worst picture of us ever taken!!!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_30.jpg
OMG! P-O-VEEEEEEE!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_32.jpg
Ok so maybe Martin always looks like that! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_33.jpg
Bob and his fan club!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_34.jpg
"We are the world's thumb wrestling champions!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_35.jpg
Robb and Yoshi will challenge Bob and Tim to a thumb wrestle duel!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_36.jpg
As you can see Dave and Jeff also want in on this thumb wrestling action. They are showing off their goods.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_37.jpg
Ok, enough of the other rides, did we mention this is one of the best coasters in the world?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_38.jpg
Amazing...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_39.jpg
It's like Superman, Goliath, and Expedition GeForce shrunk down and cute!

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_40.jpg
Three little bunny hops sitting in a row...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_41.jpg
"Itarian"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_42.jpg
The world can never have too many Kawasemi photos.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_43.jpg
"I would like to introduce you to my robot ride-on beetle!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tobu_Zoo_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tobuzoo_44.jpg
OMG. Is he finally....dead????

Next up was Toshimaen!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_01a.jpg
Our morning started off with breakfast...except this is NOT what we ate!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_2a.jpg
"I think I'll settle for the plain bread, please!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_3a.jpg
Mmm...KidTums goes MUNCH MUNCH MUNCH on the yummy plain bread.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_11.jpg
You guys look so happy and we're only in the train station!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_06.jpg
Hello everyone! Face the camera and look happy.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_07.jpg
TPR Takeover on Mystery Zone!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_12.jpg
We pretty much had the Arrow Corkscrew to ourselves...in fact, we had the entire park to ourselves!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_12b.jpg
Here's a shot for those Arrow lovers out there.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_13.jpg
Japan is so awesome. Many of the coasters are plush and carpeted!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_13b.jpg
Cyclone aka "The Log Ride!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_14.jpg
"It doesn't matter if it's rough...your butt will be plenty cushioned!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_15.jpg
"Everyone loves a log!"

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_16.jpg
Here goes the log ride...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_17.jpg
OMG! TREE CHOPPER!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_17b.jpg
The log ride is certainly a crowd pleaser.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_18.jpg
Every drop you have to duck from the trees!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_19.jpg
I just love it when my log goes into a dark tunnel.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_20.jpg
Condor...yup!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_20b.jpg
"Hello world, this is my 250th Condor credit and I'm going to rush home and post to condorcounter.com right after this ride."

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_20c.jpg
There is just something about the Japanese warning signs that makes me laugh!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_22.jpg
Hooray! For crazy Huss flat rides!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_21.jpg
You all look happy now, but when that bar closes and squashes your nuts and boobs into oblivion your going to have a MUCH different look on your face! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_23.jpg
This ride is "Creepy Trio of Clowns" approved!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_26.jpg
This is the log ride aka "Cyclone"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_27.jpg
It's their "O Face!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_28.jpg
"Same"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_29.jpg
"Hey someone get this human out of my a$$!!!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_30.jpg
"We beat up 10 children to get on this ride!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_31b.jpg
Sadly, the Schwarzkopf shuttle loop is still down for the count.

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_31.jpg
For those of you who are Japanese train fanatics, there was a model train fair going on today.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_32.jpg
Tables and tables full of train toys and other random stuff.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_35.jpg
You could even buy the JR station and train signs, light boxes, control panels, and more!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_34.jpg
There was TONS of it!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_37.jpg
I'm not even sure what some of this stuff is, but Jeff Johnson sure would have loved to be here!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Toshimaen/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/toshimaen_38.jpg
Yay! We get back to a REAL train and head to our next park!

[ljconnolly1]

yeah. Looks like a nice park There's so many in Japan

[canobiecrazy]

That park looks fun. Especially the log coaster thing.

[robbalvey]

Next up! Yomiuriland!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_01a.jpg
Yay! Here we are at Yomiuriland again! Not much has changed since our last visit, but this is still a very nice Tokyo park to check out when you're in town.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_02b.jpg
Unfortunately today weather would not be the best for us, we were very lucky that Yomiuriland kept all the coasters open in the rain.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_03b.jpg
No matter how many times you see it, "The Wish of The Emergency" never gets old!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_03bb.jpg
Here is the park from the skyway...as you can see there is NOBODY here!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_03c.jpg
When you see the funky dogs ass, you're at the main entrance! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_04b.jpg
Bow down to Mr. funky dog! Do it! DO IT NOW!!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_06.jpg
"GRRR!!! I am the Bandit!!! I will steal your money and rape you of your SOUL!!! GRRR!!!!!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_06c.jpg
LIFT HILL SHOT!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_06e.jpg
The Bandit is a seriously fun Togo coaster (yes I said that!) If it didn't have the OTSR's it might actually kick even more ass!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_06d.jpg
Hooray for meandering all over the park!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_07.jpg
Like I said, there is NOBODY here!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_07b.jpg
We see you funky dog!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_09.jpg
"ENT" is Japanese for "DIE!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_10.jpg
Remember, NO DUCKS on White Canyon!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_10b.jpg
Yes, White Canyon is that RCCA wood coaster death machine that is ranked one of the top ten WORST coasters in the world!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_10bb.jpg
These "phone booth coffin cars" may be the last thing you ever see.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_10c.jpg
"No, really guys...it IS that bad!"

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_10d.jpg
Dave made it out, but now he's permanently slumped for the rest of his life!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_10e.jpg
Ouch!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_12.jpg
We're actually not *****s, this is actually a full sized adult coaster!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_12c.jpg
OK, maybe we're just sad and pathetic liars! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_13.jpg
See! They all feel VERY good about themselves!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_16.jpg
I know what the "Standing and Loop" part is, but what the hell is "MOMOnGA???"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_17.jpg
One side of the track is a stand up train.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_18.jpg
Martin prepares his "Human hand rain shield" to fight off the what feels like needles in your eye!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_19.jpg
The other side is a sit down. (Don't worry guys, after White Canyon this will feel like a B&M!)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_20.jpg
Yay! SL Coaster! It's like a really big kiddie coaster that doesn't seem to do much of anything.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_21.jpg
"We got in all the credits!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_24.jpg
BIG EYE! BIG EYE! BIG EYE!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_25.jpg
Yomiuriland also has a number of strange walk through and dark rides.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_25a.jpg
Don't be fooled by their pale appearances...there is some wacky s**t going on inside these buildings!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_25b.jpg
I see a demon head, and upside down human leg, and some sheets. Yeah...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_25c.jpg
It's like "Thomas the Brickwork..."

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_26.jpg
We have to cut our day a little short at Yomiuriland so we can beat the rain to the next park.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_28.jpg
Say goodbye to the Bandit...we'll miss you!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_29.jpg
Goodbye SL Coaster...we still don't quite understand you...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Yomiuriland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/yomiuriland_41.jpg
..and HELLO to "Ghetto Umbrella Man!" See you at the next park!

[canobiecrazy]

That park looks very fun. Exactly how many dark rides were there.

P.S. I know why White Canyon is so bad. It was a colaberation between RCCA and Togo!

[robbalvey]

I'm now convinced that Fuji-Q is the worst run amusement park in the world. We have had three visits there over four years and each visit has been equally as horrible but for different reasons.

This time around it was mostly weather related. Yes, the ride capacity and slow crew issues were still there, but on this visit I saw some of the worst park policies and operations I've ever seen. Let me just describe our day....

On the day of our visit we knew there would be rain. It was fore-casted for the bulk of the rain to start about 4pm and thanks to the nearly perfect Japanese weather forecasting that's exactly when it started. But up until then we were supposed to get patches of good weather here and there. And that's what we got.

We also know that Fuji-Q has a tendency to shut down almost everything in the rain, even a slight mist. Which is completely retarded because for a country where it rains 300 days out of the year and where most of the other parks seem to be able to operate their attractions in the rain, why has Fuji-Q purchased rides that can't be operated even in a gentle mist (so they claim.)

We arrived at the park with a good amount of time to spare which is good because the line to get into the park stretched so far back that I'm sure it took some people two hours to get into the park with the only 4 ticket booths they had open. (watch the video, the clip at the beginning with the long line is the line to get in the park!!!) Luckily we were in the front of that line. Score one for TPR trips always getting to parks early!

Once we were in the park and we could see what rides were operating I told the group "Ok, it's going to rain...at the moment it would appear that Dodonpa and Fujiyama are running, but Eejanaika was not. You guys now need to make a choice...do you want to jump on Dodonpa or Fujiyama or try to wait it out for Eejanaika knowing that one is the most temperamental in the rain." Some of the group headed for Dodonpa, the other half went to Eejanaika.

I was with the group that went to Eejanaika. We got to the ride to find it closed. We were told it wasn't due to the weather but due to the block checking taking a long time (not surprising since Magic Mountain's also seems to open late quite often)

About 10 minutes later they let us in line, we board the train, and are on the first train out. The rest of our group is on the 2nd train...and then it starts to rain...actually it started to gentle mist!

They closed the ride.

In fact, those two trains were the *only* trains to dispatch that day. We ran off the ride and it started to rain a bit harder. By this time everything was closed. Luckily one of the walk through dark rides where you stand in a coffin was open! Oh, yay! Most of the group went and did that, the rest of us had a beer because we needed it to get through our day at Fuji-Q.

Then the weather got a bit better and rides started to re-open. Since the Thomas coaster was right nearby we hit that one up. At this point the rain had stopped but the only coasters open were the Thomas coaster, Fujiyama, and Zola 7.

The group figured it would be best to try for Fujiyama since Zola 7 will run in the rain anyway....We get over to Fujiyama...the line is posted at *three hours* Ugh.

It rains on and off, scattered showers, some scattered clouds and sometimes we even see the sun break through now and then. Oddly enough Fujiyama never shut down even during the scattered rain showers.

There was a point in time where we had no rain for about 90 minutes of the group waiting in that three hour line but nothing else ever re-opened...Wild Mouse, Hamster Coaster, Dodonpa, even the Thomas coaster had finally closed. And like REALLY closed. All crews were sent home and the trains covered up.

It seemed to make no sense that they could operate Fujiyama in rain, but nothing else. Why is this?

And of course they were running Fujiyama as slow as humanly possible. For those who were waiting in the 3 hour line it was PAINFUL. I did some walking around the park while they waited and made even more observations about how horrible this park is run.

For example, why is it they seem to go out of their way to buy low capacity rides? For one of the busiest parks in Japan, why did they buy a Wild Mouse that only seats two people at a time? Why did they get Dodonpa that only seats 8? Their kiddie coaster is one of the smallest I've ever seen and the Hamster Coaster also only seats up to 2 people!

Even the "new for 2008" ride which was a river rapids ride only had boats that held 4 people at a time, and they were only putting 2 per boat! WTF! A park of this size should be buying a river rapids ride that holds 10 to 12 people per boat and sending out a crap load of them.

Anyway, back to our group waiting three hours for Fujiyama...

They have now been waiting over 2 hours and are only at the bottom of the outside ramps (for those of you who know the layout of the park know what I'm talking about.)

All of a sudden...the ride closes. No warning, no reason, the rain hasn't gotten any harder, it's still *exactly* how it was for the last two hours. And it REALLY closed. They shut all the doors and one of the employees even came out and emptied the ticket machines. They told everyone to leave the line.

WTF?!?!

So now after waiting over two hours, we're totally screwed. At this point the group is so frustrated.... We go over to Zola 7..it's another 45 min line. *sigh* Fine. They ride that...we wander around for a bit more hoping more rides open up. The rain hasn't gotten any worse in the past hour and a half and we're all just baffled as to why Fujiyama ran just fine in the rain for 2 hours and then shut down.

We check out the Thomas dark ride, ride the carousel, and wander looking for any open ride. Even the walk through haunted hospital is a *FOUR HOUR* line not including the 45 minute attraction. So if we wanted to do this ride it would be a *FIVE HOUR* commitment! WTF is wrong with this park!??!?! Why do they think it's totally acceptable to offer attractions that are 3 to 5 hours worth of waiting in line?

Now we finally start to get that heavier 4pm rain.

"SCREW THIS PLACE!!!"

Finally we leave....and I really never ever want to come back. I really believe that Fuji-Q is the worst operated park in the world! In all my travels I have never found any place as terrible as this park.

The park is operated like crap, the rides aren't very good, and the crews are just miserable. When the best area in the park is your kiddie land and the best ride is your Thomas the Tank Engine dark ride and everyone can't wait to leave, you really know the place sucks.

Ok, onto photos and a video!

Video:
http://www.themeparkreview.com/tprtv/play.php?vid=fuji_q_2008
Note - the footage in this video was taken from three different visit to Fuji-Q because it takes that long to get all the credits in!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_23.jpg
Here is the new entrance to Fuji-Q. We think that Fuji-Q *actually* on fire would be much better than this.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_21.jpg
Make a mental note - Do not fight the bears while at Fuji-Q!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_19.jpg
Yay! We all look so happy! Boy, our attitude will change REAL QUICK!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_24.jpg
Oh, look, they can't get Eejanaika open with the park. Here, let me put on my *shocked* face!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_25.jpg
Finally they get the ride open and let us in. Now let's take a look at how Eejanaika does their loading because it's quite interesting. There are three of these "pens" where everyone has a foot mark to stand on and lockers to put your stuff...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_26.jpg
You put all your crap in the locker and no one else will be in this pen until you get back, so it's nice and safe.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_27.jpg
The trains you can see are the older style X trains with the "pickle forks"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_29.jpg
Note the additional padding that has been added to the restraints! (It needs it!)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_30.jpg
And also additional seat belts.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_28.jpg
Since they have three of these pens, one is always getting ready to load, one pen worth of people is out on the circuit, and the third pen is empty ready to be loaded. It actually works awesome, and this is the *only* ride in the park where they actually have their act together for loading/unloading.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_36.jpg
Of course they can't seem to operate the ride in a gentle mist, which is what happened right after we rode. The coaster looked like this the rest of the day. I will say that my ride this year was much better than last year, but it's still nowhere near as good as X2 is.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_34.jpg
Hmm...with all the rides closed due to the gentle mist, what's the only thing you can do to keep yourself sane in this horrible park?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_35.jpg
DRINK BEER!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_63.jpg
Don't be fooled by that sign! This is attraction is actually OPEN! (They just didn't bother to move the sign because, well, why bother, it will just close down in ten minutes anyway...)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_58.jpg
Ooh! We are actually getting a hint of blue sky! Does that mean rides will open? Well, maybe one or two for a VERY short time...I mean, it's is Fuji-Q, they can't possibly have rides open for people to enjoy!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_20.jpg
There is some curious nerdy stuff going on here....

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_31.jpg
NERD!!!!! (Really Julie, we love you...but you're a NERD!!!!) =)

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_02.jpg
This is pretty much how these two coasters looked the rest of the day. As you can see, it's cloudy...but it's not raining.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_05.jpg
OMG! OMG! OMFG!!! A coaster!!! And it's....it's....OMG! OPEN!!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_11.jpg
YES! And *only* a 2 and a half hour line!!! (Well, actually it was 3, but we were being hopeful!)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_32.jpg
We'll get back to those standing in that three hour line later, but for now, let's have a look at the rest of the park. Here is the "new for 2008" rapids ride...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_33.jpg
Ok, can someone please tell me why the f**k this park buys a rapids ride that only seats four people and then only puts two in a boat?!?! Seriously, it's like they are trying so hard to win the "lowest capacity park" award.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_40.jpg
Yay! Only TWO HOURS if you want to ride the new rapids ride! You know, Fuji-Q, Intamin and other companies sell a rapids ride that seats 10 to 12 people per boat and most small parks even have this model. Not sure if ever noticed that.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_37.jpg
Oh, look. Another god-awful capacity ride that only holds TWO people per car...and it's CLOSED. Do you see rain? I don't. But it's Fuji-Q, and Fujiyama is open which means they couldn't possibly have other rides going at the same time.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_38.jpg
Oh, look. The Thomas coaster is closed for "bad weather" which is odd because the weather conditions are EXACTLY the same when we just rode it an hour ago.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_39.jpg
Here's the haunted hospital that everyone goes ga-ga about. It's a 45 minute attraction that only has a four hour line! That's right, if you want to experience this attraction you only have to dedicate *FIVE HOURS* to it. WTF?!?!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_41.jpg
Dave and I decided we would buy some weapons out of the capsule machines for our friends in line so they can shoot who ever is making the line take so long!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_42.jpg
Yup, there is the line...3 hours long...as you can see, the ground is wet, but it's only raining lightly, on and off, can you even see some blue sky hovering over Eejanika. A park like this should be able to operate at least more than *ONE* coaster in a light scattered rain. It's so irresponsible of the park to purchase a collection of rides they can't operate (so they say) in a country where it rains 300 days out of the year. And they make NO EFFORT to try to get any rides open when the rain stops. They just send their crews home. This is the park's fault. And another reason why I feel they are one of the worst run parks in the world.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_13.jpg
The crew decides to use the weapons on themselves because it's a general consensus that suicide may actually be BETTER than being at Fuji-Q.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_14.jpg
"Kill me...please kill me...get me out of this park!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_15.jpg
Actually, screw that...everyone KILL LAUREN!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_04.jpg
Ok, now the biggest WTF of the day. All of a sudden, they just close Fujiyama. No explanation, no nothing. It's been raining on and off the same and they've kept the ride open the entire time. And NOW they decide to close it?!?!?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_03.jpg
And like they REALLY closed it. Shut all the doors, emptied the ticket machines, it was DOWN FOR THE COUNT the rest of the day. Why?!?!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_17.jpg
Ugh, fine...might as well try to get on Zola 7. This coaster is all indoors and I would assume that it's still open! (Please also note - it's NOT RAINING!)

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_01.jpg
Yay! We get to shoot stuff! You need to take your aggressions out somehow.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_07.jpg
"Two...that's right...hopefully we'll get at least TWO credits today!" (I think most everyone in the group actually managed to get THREE!!!)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_08.jpg
"I really hope I get to shoot the park manager"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_06.jpg
"Would anyone like more alcohol to get them through their day at Fuji-Q?"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_59.jpg
Hey look! More closed rides! (note while there are scattered clouds in the background, it's NOT RAINING!!!)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_60.jpg
The fog is quite low which is what seems to be causing the gentle mist which keeps all of Fuji-Q's rides closed. You can ALMOST make out Mt. Fuji!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_22.jpg
Lydia, who hates Thomas even decides "I'd rather be in Thomas Land than anywhere else in Fuji-Q!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_18.jpg
Seriously the dark ride is great!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_16.jpg
And even though the park completely sucks, at least TPR members are still managing to have a bit of fun!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_56.jpg
Even Mr. Angry insect says "Please get me the hell out of Fuji-Q!!!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_55.jpg
"Cake the Pocket" is better than anything at Fuji-Q

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_44.jpg
Finally about 4pm it starts to rain hard. It makes no sense why the park would basically "pack it up" about 2-3 hours before hand. Why not at least TRY to keep some rides running as long as possible? (I like how someone has stolen the menu to keep dry!) LOL!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_10.jpg
Good thing everyone has that TPR poncho in their goodie bag! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_45.jpg
After a craptacular day and one of the worst parks in the world what better way to make it up than to hang out in Tokyo!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_51.jpg
Ahh, this is so much better than the lights of Tivoli! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_54.jpg
Dave and Eric are proud of themselves...they have successfully bored a poor old Japanese lady to death!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_52.jpg
Wait, I know this place...there is something very amazing near here!

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_50.jpg
That's right! MEAT ON STICKS!!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_48.jpg
"Screw Fuji-Q...we have meat and beer!!!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_47.jpg
Suck it down baby!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_49.jpg
"Hey Joey! Watch me eat the quail egg!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Fuji-Q_Highland/Theme_Park_Reviews_2008_Japan_Trip/fujiq_46.jpg
There really isn't anything better than this...and certainly NOT at Fuji-Q!

[robbalvey]

Next Stop on the TPR Tokyo Tour...Hanayashiki!!!

This is one bizarre, but AWESOME park! It's smack in the middle of the city (in the Asuska area) with some amazing looking temples and street markets surrounding it.

The park itself houses the "Oldest coaster in Japan" as well as some other cool, messed up, awesome attractions. It's one of those little "gem" parks where you have to try to see and do everything!

We must now look at photos...

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_35.jpg
Here we are arriving at Hanayashiki...looks innocent from the front, right? This park was amazing! It was like the Bon Bon Land or Klotten of Japan!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_34.jpg
Pretty gardens, looks good so far!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_29.jpg
First up was the "Roller Coaster", and this one is the oldest in Japan built in 1953.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_16.jpg
TPR Gang is ready to roll!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_14.jpg
The park manager tells us these trains are brand spankin' new! And they look it!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_19.jpg
Although they aren't kind to long legs! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_18.jpg
It's ok Dave, I'm sure you've been in rougher positions! :D

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_30.jpg
Here is what the oldest coaster in Japan looks like!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_15.jpg
In very much the "Blackpool fashion" you can see how the rides and shops are built on different levels to help save space.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_01.jpg
Japanese Fun Fun Ride!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_22.jpg
The park is plopped right down in the middle of the city! (I just really wanted to use the word 'plop')

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_23.jpg
Here we have a look at the rest of the park. Yes it's small, but it's some quirky awesome fun!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_24.jpg
First drop! Can you guys take it?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_25.jpg
The faces of joy!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_26.jpg
Yay for the oldest Japanese coaster tunnels!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_42.jpg
It almost looks like you're going right under someone's house!

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_28.jpg
On one side of the street, some random buildings, on the other side, Japan's oldest coaster!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_10.jpg
"We love the ride....but we can't feel our legs!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_08.jpg
Still nowhere near as old as Jeff Johnson!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_32.jpg
Religious experience on the Space Shot or bowel movement...you decide!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_36.jpg
"Ok, quick...everyone do your best 'scanners' impression!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_37.jpg
The rotating house was a bit...um.... "cozy?"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_38.jpg
Next up was the "Sit around the table in the dark and listen to weird stuff being pumped into your ears" attraction.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_39.jpg
The camera flash reveals that in the dark, we all make really dorky faces!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_04.jpg
"Hello, I'm the funny blue troll monster. Please come inside my maze torture and insanity."

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_40.jpg
But first, RANDOM BOOBS!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_43.jpg
The maze of wackiness including passages made for Oompa Loompas and random hanging foliage.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_44.jpg
That's a lot of rusty steps!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_45.jpg
MUST! GRAB! BOOOOOOOB!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_02.jpg
"I'd say she's at least a D-Cup."

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_48.jpg
"GRRR!!!! I'm ANGRY lion guy...GIMME SOME CANDY!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_46.jpg
Like I said, Dave has been in worst positions! =)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_47.jpg
PUSH...DAVE! PUSH!!!!

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_64.jpg
OMG! Now there are two of those hideous creatures!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_49.jpg
Um...what...is.....THIS?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_50.jpg
OMG! OMG! OMFG!!! WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_51.jpg
PEE CAM!!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_05.jpg
I think it makes sense to transition from little boy fairy peeing on passers by to the crepe lady...yeah.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_09.jpg
Ok, forget the crepe and the lady...I WANT YOUR DOMOKUN!!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_63.jpg
"I'm CRRRAAAAZZZZZY EVIL MCP LOOKING DARK RIDE HEAD...GIMMME SOME AMERICANS!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_52.jpg
Yo lady statue, wassup?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_53.jpg
Not even sure what to say here.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_54.jpg
It's one of them rock-n-roller rides...in the shape of outer space!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_55.jpg
"You know what goes good with a wacky park like this? BEER!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_06.jpg
Just outside the park are some awesome Japanese buildings.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_56.jpg
Japanese temple-looking thing..CHECK!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_58.jpg
And a HUGE street market is here also. The whole area was awesome!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_61.jpg
The entrance to the market.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_60.jpg
Godzilla Sperm?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Hanayashiki_Amusement_Park/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/hanayashiki_13.jpg
Dear Hanayashiki! TPR says "THANK YOU" for having one of the most awesome bizarre parks in the world! (And special thank you to Takashi for helping us out!)

[canobiecrazy]

That maze ride, thing is umm, inapropriate for young children, which what seems the rides target audience is.

Other than that the park looks cool. That 1952 coaster has had 4 trains. Big boxy metal ones, the originals, dragon shaped ones(which were on for the longest period of time), mine carts(which were only on a few years), and the brand new shiny streamlined ones.

[rideslover]

Awesome pics Robb.

[robbalvey]

Hey everyone!

I got a bit distracted last week so I apologize for the delay...but now...MORE TOKYO DISNEYLAND photos!

Seriously, can you ever get tired of Tokyo Disneyland photos? No? Well, then, how about a Tokyo Disneyland VIDEO?

We will start off this update with a video from TPR's visit to Tokyo Disney and then another 50ish photos from the park...enjoy!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=tokyoDL_2008_web2_o34w
Tokyo Disneyland VIDEO! (And remember, if you like these videos, you can pick up the latest round of TPR DVDs HERE! (http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/))

And now some PHOTOS!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_54.jpg
The Tokyo Disney party bus is here to take TPR on another fun fill day of Japanese Mickey Mouse!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_55.jpg
Credit!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_56.jpg
Turn that crank, Helping Hands, turn that crank!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_57.jpg
Splooge from the previous riders.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_58.jpg
Yo Ho, Yo Ho, I'd make a Jahan joke, but nah...never mind....

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_59.jpg
Like I said before, not *quite* a much of a suck-fest as Florida's version!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_60.jpg
Ahh, Space Mountain. It got a nice re-hab minus the music, but it's still awesome because it's at Tokyo Disney.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_62.jpg
"You can do whatever you want to the station, but you're only allowed to use the color blue."

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_63.jpg
Shooting Dark Ride! Yeah, it's the same as the other versions, but that's ok.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_64.jpg
Country Bears in Japanese = awesomeness!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_65.jpg
Max, Buff, and Yakatori.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_66.jpg
I'm not sure what is more disturbing about this picture - Wall-E and his Levi 501 Jeans or Remi's severed head being held by Iron Chef Morimoto.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_67.jpg
For some very strange reason, this coaster didn't suck this time around!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_68.jpg
Indy queue = better than Disneyland!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_69.jpg
It's almost totally pointless, but at the same time it's completely awesome!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_70.jpg
Hey look! Sign photo!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_71.jpg
The resort bus is on a schedule which is ALWAYS on time!

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_73.jpg
Entering into DisneySea is like a whole other world.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_74.jpg
Yummy!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_75.jpg
It's amazing how it's basically DCA's Tower of Terror, but they've made it not suck!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_76.jpg
Robot Boobies!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_77.jpg
"Hey everyone! We are at Tokyo DisneySea and you're not! SO THERE! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_78.jpg
There seems to be something missing here that I could SWEAR was on the cover of the Little Mermaid box!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_79.jpg
King Triton is my homeboy.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_80.jpg
That's right! Don't mess with Triton if you know what's good for you.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_81.jpg
This is basically "Flik's Fun Fair" from Disney's California Adventure, but indoors and with a lot less "Californianess" added.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_82.jpg
Have you ever seen the "Evil ******* cook that tries to kill Sebastian" at any other Disney park???

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_83.jpg
What are you guys doing to that snail to make him THAT happy???

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_84.jpg
Taj Mahal wannabe.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_85.jpg
This is a ticket to GREATNESS!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_86.jpg
DisneySea scores so many points for awesomeness.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_87.jpg
OMG...SOOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!!!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_88.jpg
Yup, we are STILL at Disney!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_89.jpg
Eric - mild smirk. Genie-looking guy - WORRIED!

[robbalvey]

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_90.jpg
This is where Jasmine goes to bang random dudes.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_91.jpg
Good thing everyone had a TPR pancho!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_92.jpg
Nothing like a little camel toe in a nice couple's photo!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_93.jpg
Like I said, Raging Spirits was really fun this time around! I don't know if it's that it had JUST come out of re-hab or if they really made some changes, but it was a *LOT* better than in previous years. (And also, just look at that theming...c'mon! That's awesome!)

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_94.jpg
LOOOOP - DEEEEE - LOOOOOP!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_95.jpg
AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! Every Disney park should have Aquatopia! Why? I actually don't know! But they should.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_96.jpg
Are you sick of DisneySea pictures? No? GOOD!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_97.jpg
More DisneySea randomness.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_98.jpg
Is it true this area is getting TSM?

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_99.jpg
This makes Dave feel more like a real man!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_100.jpg
"Come inside it's fun inside!"

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_101.jpg
Just in case you forgot what park you were at, there was this awesome looking sign to remind you!

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Tokyo_Disneyland/TPRs_2008_Japan_Trip/tokyodisney2008_102.jpg
And we will end this part of the update with another kick-ass night shot looking down Main Street!

Hope everyone enjoyed this update!

--Robb

[canobiecrazy]

That Raging Spirits almost looks like a looping Zyklon on steroids.

[Greatdrift]

This is really intense!!!! I wish I was there with you guys!!! (Well.... Not Really)

I've been to Hong Kong Disneyland though.

[-X-]

WOW thanks for the pics!!
specially the TDS ones!!
:D!!

[robbalvey]

That Raging Spirits almost looks like a looping Zyklon on steroids.

That IS basically what it is!

--Robb

[TheSkipper]

Thread closed. So many infractions here, you are bannable. Atari has rules on double posting which you have violated ten times in the first page alone. This should have all been on your site, must be out of room?
Advertising is also bannable, a permanent one, at that. Why did you even do this owning a Review site of your own.
Everyone who replied here should have been reporting this from the 8 post octuple on the first page.