Well, we aren’t sure what is going on but we are having trouble uploading photos. I guess text will have to do. (Lola is working on a work around to bring you photos!)
Today was another good park day. We decided to go back to DisneySea after we saw the weather forecast was very favourable - +24*C and no rain. It was a very comfortable park day.
We started with a buffet breakfast at Chef Mickey which is in our hotel. We didn’t realize that our reservation at 7:30am was when the restaurant opened. We took a group photo and then got to our table so everyone could fill their plates with food.
Chef Mickey came by the table for “one photo” which ended up being more than one photo.
After breakfast, it was time to catch the bus to DisneySea. We arrived just before the park opened but were still able to skip the line with our “Happy Entry” tickets which were part of our hotel reservation. We took some photos by the water.
First up was Flounder’s Flying Fish Coaster - a good way to get T into ride mode.
Next up was Jasmine’s Flying Carpets, where T did his best to make MBM and Lola nauseous. He was 50% successful.
Then we made our way to Aquatopia, where you ride in little vehicles that tour around on the (ankle high) water. It was neat but not very thrilling for those more experienced theme park riders.
Then, we made our way to Big Band Beat, taking the electric train to save our feet from about 1,000 steps. The show was great - it was amazing to see Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy dance (with their big character shoes) to some big band music. Plus, it was inside with comfortable seats and air conditioning. (No photos during the show). Lola loved when mickey played the drums!
After the show, we wandered around some shops - most notable was McDuck’s Department Store where T says the store should be called “McDuffy’s” after all of the Duffy stuffed animals, one of which was B’s first purchase.
We then had a short wait for our lunch order to be ready at Dockside Diner. Everyone enjoyed their meals, well at least AA enjoyed his meal (pastrami sandwich on a croissant-like bun).
After lunch, we made our way over to Toy Story Mania to stand in the meandering line for 45 mins before seeing who could score the highest in all of the 3D shooting games. AA won.
Then we got some ice cream and popsicles from the nearby ice cream stand and then sat in the shade to enjoy our refreshments. Lola wants everyone to know that she found the rest spot. We are all very thankful.
With a sugar boost, it was time to find a spot to watch the Fantasy Springs Special Greeting water show. DD and the kids went to get some more refreshments (drinks this time). We are all surprised by the kids choice of hot chocolate, but they claim it was all because of “science” (drinking something hot when you are hot makes you feel cold…).
After the water show, DD took us to the Fortress Explorations area to explore a medieval castle and see some cool things. B liked the large pendulum that would knock over a metal peg every 5 mins. B really liked astrology room where you could turn some large handles to make the planets orbit the sun. DD really liked that room too but he also forked out some cash so the three of them could also drive some miniature ships in a water table. MBM and Lola liked the ocular camera that could see outside the room. AA liked the views from the castle walls.
Next, we made our way to ride the two storey carousel in the “Aladdin” area. Of course we rode on the top level. It was questionable if DD was going to stay awake on the ride.
After spinning around in circles, we decided we should have supper so that we could get a spot for the evening water show. Supper was at Casbah Food Court. Everyone had curry with rice, of different varieties. And the kids convinced AA to have a Lassie - some type of milky yogurt-like drink. It was delicious.
We then made our way back to the main lagoon to find a seat for the evening water show (Believe! Sea of Dreams). The kids were lucky to get a spot in front, near the railing when the people in front made way for them to squeeze in. The show was really good even though AA also enjoyed watching all of the planes coming in to land at the nearby (Haneda) airport.
After the water show, it was time to go back to the hotel so that everyone could rest their sore feet, legs and backs. But, of course, there was a short pitstop at one of the stores on the way out so 4 of the 6 travel buddies could by some new shirts. Then, it was a short bus ride back to the hotel on the “retro bus”.
We have almost acclimated to the time change here but are still getting up pretty early, which makes it a bit easier to get to the parks (and by virtue, breakfast) early.
Tomorrow looks like another sunny day for Disneyland Park. Good thing AA can go get some tickets from Guest Services in the hotel.
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