Rising Fun Pod

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Alex and Jordan look back at how 2025 unfolded at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, the highs and lows, events, additions and our favourite memories from the year.

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Alex went back to Hong Kong Disneyland and was reminded of everything wrong with Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea.

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Alex and Jordan were at Tokyo Disneyland for the brand new 'Toy's Wondrous Christmas' parade, the first new Christmas parade at the park in over a decade! They also talk Tokyo Disney food & hotels as well as arguing about whether Haunted Mansion Holiday Nightmare is a Christmas overlay or a Halloween one. With them both finally concluding that Jordan is correct and it's definitely a Christmas overlay!

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Is Sindbad's Storybook Voyage at Tokyo DisneySea being replaced with an Aladdin ride? What will Tokyo Disneyland's new Space Mountain ride be called? Why did Tokyo Disney spend 5 months of the year celebrating Jesus Christ?  Jordan and Alex pontificate on all this and more in this week's podcast.

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Join us for a dynamic conversation spanning the worst shop at Tokyo Disney Resort, whether Duffy will finally come to Tokyo Disneyland, Alex's skincare routine, Jordan's chippy order our thoughts on the New York mayoral election and why Descendants is basically one long Disney theme park show that you absolutely should(n't) not miss!

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We chat about the future of Showbase at Tokyo Disneyland, who would wait 340 minutes for Soaring: Fantastic Flight, the return of the Minnie's Funderland event with a new projection mapping 'pattern' for Cinderella Castle and why getting Mickey Waffles might be impossible when you visit Tokyo Disney.

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Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea were recently sold out for the first time in months, so we talk about the ludicrous wait times, comparing Tokyo Disney to Hong Kong Disneyland & Disneyland Paris and why Jordan's first rainy ride on Rapunzel's Lantern Festival was even worse than he expected.

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The president of OLC, the owners and operators of Tokyo Disney Resort, had some big things to say about the future of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, and even mentioned Marvel specifically. We talk all about what this could mean, which parts of the parks could be affected by Marvel and what this could mean for other underutilized  intellectual properties like Star Wars and Avatar.

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This Halloween we make it RIGHT! Jordan and Alex got dressed up in their dumb little costumes and went to Tokyo Disneyland like the man-babies they are. And you get to hear all about it right here! Also why the super fun day we had is about to be completely impossible for a third of the event (and why it's dumb as f***)

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Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea had their Halloween previews this week and, as is tradition, they went horribly wrong. Local guests left disapointed, and some very angry at OLC (the owners of Tokyo Disney Resort), other local guests celebrated the disastrous preview, and Jordan and Alex are here to break it all down.  Also Alex took an apple from a witch so there's that too.

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Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea (kinda) announced some details regarding the brand new Christmas parade coming to Tokyo Disneyland this year, new TREES at Tokyo DisneySea and other details of what guests can expect to find at the parks this festive season. Jordan and Alex grumble about how much better Christmas events used to be, and also go on a long tangent about how to get annual passes back, so it's a very Rising Fun Pod episode of Rising Fun Pod.

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We had the most fun night anyone has ever had at Tokyo DisneySea, but will it be possible again next year?  Also Jordan & Alex play a game of 'Defend or Demolish', where we pick rides and attractions from a hat and decide whether we would flatten them and build something new or keep them the way they are right now forever.

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It’s our 100th episode!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who stuck with us this whole time. We really appreciate every single one of you.

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In this episode enjoy some silly games and questions, a breakdown of all the exciting entertainment offerings coming to Tokyo DisneySea for the 25th anniversary next year, whether Toontown is dated or not, how we’d improve certain rides, which Disney show we’d like performed at our funerals, which ride veh...

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Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) talk about Tokyo DisneySea's Indiana Jones Adventure ride closing indefinitely (not permanently!), what's wrong with the entrances of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, Yomiuriland's 'WAI' pool, why PokéPark KANTO is going to disappoint overseas guests, Jordan nearly destroying a ride (and a guest) at Europa Park, which ride at Disneyland Paris Jordan is most excited to try, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, ChatGPT and Duolingo.

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Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) chat about the two brand new shows at Tokyo DisneySea, the new stage show inside the Hangar Stage Dreams Take Flight, and the new summer show in American Waterfront Dockside Splash Remix. There's a lot to talk about including imaginary princesses, Nazi fighter jets and garment adjustments. Only on the Land of the Rising Fun podcast!

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Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) chat about the theme parks in Tokyo that aren't home to castles and mountains, learn about Yomiuriland, Sanrio Puroland, Tokyo Dome City and Hanayashiki, as well as discussion of the new Walt Disney animatronic at Disneyland for the 70th anniversary and whether or not an attraction like that could come to Tokyo Disneyland.

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Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) have some discourse around the discourse around the removal of the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Belle Riverboat from the world's most popular theme park, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. We also talk about what the future of Tokyo Disneyland could look like and the use case for popular footwear 'crocs'

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Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) discuss the disastrous start to Tokyo Disney's 2025 summer event, what OLC have forgotten since 2020 and what the super-low attendance could mean for the future of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

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Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) play a game of 'Would you rather' which begins with riding Aquatopia in a bathing suit and winds up with us being locked in a wine cellar in DisneySea's Magellan's restaurant.  Come join the fun!

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OLC's new president recently stated that they're exploring new ticket options for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park, YouTube) and Alex (@thehappyzan, Instagram) discuss a list of possibilities, which steadily descends further and further into chaos.

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Lots of you asked us the same question about why we like DisneySea more, when many of you who've visited Tokyo Disney recently prefered Tokyo Disneyland. We get into all of that, answer which park is best for a first date, and most importantly unearth some first-hand breaking investigative journalism regarding the Fairy Tinkerbell's Busy Buggies ride in Fantasy Springs (we found a wiki article).  All that and more with your favourite Tokyo Disney locals Alex (@thehappyzan) and Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park).

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Many an odd snack, many a grumble. Which of the Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival offerings are the most bizarre? Which are the best? Enjoy a run through of what a day at the event is like with your favourite Tokyo Disney locals Alex (@thehappyzan) and Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park).

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we talk about which restaurants we'd be sad to see go at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, preview DisneySea's Food & Wine Festival event & talk about the upcoming anniversary celebrations coming to Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Park in Anaheim.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we talk about the announcements made regarding summer 2025 at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, DisneySea's 25th Anniversary coming up next year, why park hopper tickets are totally useless here and what THAT concept art could really mean for the future of the resort.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we talk about Alex's experiences at Hong Kong Disneyland, how it compares to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, and why Hong Kong Disneyland could be the ideal Disney resort for your vacation.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we talk about Alex's experiences at Star Wars Celebration Japan, and what it could mean for the future of Tokyo Disneyland.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) in this EMERGENCY PODCAST as we speculate on what the latest concept art for Adventureland at Tokyo Disneyland and Port Discovery at Tokyo DisneySea.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we talk about how Universal Studios Great Britain could change the UK theme park landscape, the comparisons between Epic Universe and Tokyo DisneySea, and why much older rides at DisneySea are getting much longer waits than the brand new Fantasy Springs rides based on Frozen, Tangled, Peter Pan and Selena Gomez.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we talk about how Tokyo DisneySea's 4 newest rides have changed since the infamous 'Standby Pass' system finally ended on April 1st (yes, really). We also break down why you should be open to buying Disney Premier Access (DPA) queue-skipping passes when you visit DisneySea and Tokyo Disneyland.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we chat about the ways in which Tokyo Disney has improved in our 25+ combined years of living here. We also discuss the latest news regarding Star Wars droids coming to Tokyo Disney, and developments on the Cars and Monsters Inc rides headed to Walt Disney World and what it could mean for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we chat about the ways in which Tokyo Disney has improved in our 25+ combined years of living here. We also discuss the latest news regarding Star Wars droids coming to Tokyo Disney, and developments on the Cars and Monsters Inc rides headed to Walt Disney World and what it could mean for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we chat about what could be happening to Tokyo DisneySea’s Indiana Jones ride with an indefinite closure coming from August, what Tokyo Disney are (and aren’t) doing for Duffy’s 20th anniversary and why you might not be able to get into Hotel Miracosta when you visit.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we chat about what could be happening to Tokyo DisneySea’s Indiana Jones ride with an indefinite closure coming from August, what Tokyo Disney are (and aren’t) doing for Duffy’s 20th anniversary and why you might not be able to get into Hotel Miracosta when you visit.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we chat about why February can vary from a fun breezy time to visit Tokyo DisneySea to an overwhelming nightmare. And why the dates that are busiest might not be what you think.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Tokyo Disney YouTuber Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Tokyo Disney Photographer Alex (@thehappyzan) as we explain the changes to how to get into the Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea, what this means for the Frozen, Tangled, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell rides in the area and what (and when) further changes could be made in the future.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as we review the brand new 'it's a small world With Groot' ride overlay at Tokyo Disneyland, as well as the park's new event based on Wreck-It Ralph character Vanellope von Schweetz (and NOT Ralph) and why this bizarre combination of events is even happpening to begin with.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as we sum up Tokyo Disney rides in 1 word or less! We also talk about our expectations for January at Tokyo Disneyland and how the first day of the first event of the year has been received.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as we talk about the memories and the mistakes made at Universal Studios Japan's 27 hour New Year's event, as well as discussing news regarding Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea finally opening up to all guests, and our anticipation for it's a small world with Groot coming to Tokyo Disneyland this month.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as we review our favourite moments of 2024 at Tokyo Disney Resort, including the opening of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, and new events at Tokyo Disneyland.

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Join 2 Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as we talk about the brand new show coming to Tokyo DisneySea, as well as why we think Tokyo Disney Resort are preparing to sell the theme parks, and what would change if the Disney company took over the parks.

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