The Imperial Palace’s three story Watch Tower is its oldest dating to the Edo period, 1600-1850. Within the Imperial Palace you loose sight Tokyo is the world’s most populous city with 37.1 million people.
The Imperial Palace has limited admission and I snagged a ticket. With its low one story profile, Chowaden Hall was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. Here is where the Emperor and Empress live. On the occasion of New Year and the Emperor’s birthday, the Emperor and Empress stand on Chowaden Hall’s balcony and received greetings from as many as 20,000 people gathered on Kyuden Totei courtyard.
Why did I wait an hour for The Happy Ride Baybox that’s just a modern version of the scrambler? I’m too tired. My brain isn’t functioning. As much as I would like to see the fabulous Disney fireworks, I’m beyond enjoyment. I wearily make my way on four trains and to bed.
MY DISNEY RIDES
The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and Beast
Mickey’s House and Meet Mickey
“It’s A Small World”
Haunted Mansion
Splash Mountain
Beaver Brothers Explore Canoes
Big Thunder Mountain
Mark Twain Riverboat
Tom Sawyer Island Raft
Monster, Inc. Ride & Go Seek
Star Tours The Adventures Continue
The Happy Ride with Baybox
Parents foster the Disney mystique. They dress their wee ones in Disney outfits…Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty…Parents even dress themselves in Disney wardrobes. It’s Halloween with the Disney theme on steroid. Everybody is part of the show.
Frustrated by the Disney Resort App, I’ve snagged a paper map. Listed are the rides with warnings for those that are the most life threatening. Those are the ones which are the most thrilling and have the loudest screams. Those are the rides I want and circle them on the map. I work my way clockwise from Toontown, Fantasyland, Critter Country, Westernland, to Tomorrowland crossing off rides rode. Low tech has its just rewards.
“Piss Alley” otherwise known as Nonbei Yokocho “Drunkard’s Alley” but officially as Omide Yokocho “Memory Alley.” Which ever name used, it’s a charming array of bars. It was once the illicit drinking quarters in the post war period. Packed with hostess bars and bars but no toilets, the drinkers gave the alley its reputation. A Rick’s doozy and marvelous.
Shibuya Street Crossing is the world’s biggest street crossing with as many as 3,000 people crossing at a time. A Rick’s doozy and marvelous.
After being enticed by several handfuls of carrots, the elephant walked smartly into the adjoining room for a blood sample to be taken.
Tokyo’s Uenomarunouchi Zoological Gardens has twin pandas. I saw the giant brother Xiao Xiao. Lucky timing for me for the twins return to China in 2026.
Gone are the days you stood in line to paid cash for a ticket. You stood in line for a ride.
During a 90 minute cue, two Disney Associates helped install features on my the Disney Resort App. I’m in the game!
(1) One Disney Lottery pass to choose between two selected events. No fee, it’s a lottery. Everyone loves a lottery. See how Disney is making you happy. It closes out super fast. This is your first move.
(2) 40th Anniversary Priority Pass a free ride reservation system. Additionally Priority Passes can be made only after the expired time of current Priority Pass. No gluttons allowed.
(3) Disney Premier Pass for fees of 1,500-2,500¥ / $10-$18 per ride for a designated reservation time lets you cue in a shorter priority line.
My TOKYO DisneySea World Rides. Justin, Disney’s greatest fan, are you sharing my excitement???
Tower of Terror
Electronic Train
Soaring Fantasy Flight
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Flounder’s Flying Fish
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Raging Spirits
Linda Scandore 