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This weeks episode is all about the Mystic Manor Exploration Tour at Hong Kong Disneyland! In the news, we discuss the summer event at Shanghai Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Resort. Also, don't forget to watch Chris' vlog with "Mama Explorer" on the TDR Explorer YouTube Channel! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Use our exclusive promo code KLKTDREX to save off your first order. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

This week we have an extra long episode for you to make it up to you for missing an episode last week. We ran into technical problems (Trish's microphone died mid-episode). In this episode, we talk about Tanabata Days 2017 and the rainy season (or lack thereof). Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Use our exclusive promo code KLKTDREX to save off your first order. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

In our latest episode, we talk all about allergies at Tokyo Disney Resort. Including special guest Diane, who shares her experience with having a fish allergy and tells us how wonderful the Resort was to accommodate her. Tokyo Disney Resort has an extensive section on their website in English, along with a list of restaurants which allow you to use different cooking equipment if you need to prepare your own food. Both Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea offer allergen free menu meals at select restaurants. Here's where you can find printable cards in Japanese that is useful for not only Tokyo Disney Resort but Japan in general. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tic

We answer the top 10 frequently asked questions about Tokyo Disney Resort! Including park tickets, food, when to visit, and merchandise. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Use our exclusive promo code KLKTDREX to save off your first order. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

We always advocate not going to the parks when it's a holiday. Well, what if you find yourself in Tokyo during a holiday? We talk about what you can do to avoid the crowds and how to deal with them in the biggest metropolis in the world. Including suggestions for where to visit and what to do. In the news, the original Toontown gate is closed while they work on the Fantasyland expansion and new Duffy goods come out in June! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Use our exclusive promo code KLKTDREX to save off your first order. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchas

We head outside Tokyo Disney Resort and head to Fuji-Q Highland, which is a theme park near Mt. Fuji with world record rollercoasters! You’ll learn how to get there, buy tickets, what to ride, and what to eat. In the news, we discuss the opening of Nemo & Friends SeaRider and its adorable popcorn bucket. Also, a huge thank you to everyone who came to our meet-up at Ikspriari (right at Tokyo Disney Resort). Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Use our exclusive promo code KLKTDREX to save off your first order. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

Nemo & Friends SeaRider opens May 12, 2017, at Tokyo DisneySea and we give you our full review — just a warning this does have spoilers! In the news, we discuss the expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland got approval for their funding request. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Use our exclusive promo code KLKTDREX to save off your first order. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

Trish shares her tips, advice, and experience at Universal Studios Japan! We go over what to eat, where to buy tickets online and Express Pass, how to plan your day, and what crowd calendar to use. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Use our exclusive promo code KLKTDREX to save off your first order. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

Learn all about Fashionable Easter at Tokyo DisneySea for Disney's Easter 2017. We talk about the food, entertainment, and of course the merchandise. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

Refurbishments are part of theme park life and Tokyo Disney Resort is no different. We talk about what to expect when there are closures and refurbishments at the Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. With Nemo & Friends SeaRider opening soon, we discuss when we think sneak previews will start-up. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

On episode 79 (April 11, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we talk all about Disney's Easter 2017 at Tokyo Disneyland. Which includes a discussion on the "usatama" characters, merchandise, food, and the brand new parade Usatama on the Run! In the news: Once Upon a Time ends November 2017 and a new Christmas projection show. Our park tip talks about merchandise and our listener question asks about the Enchanted Tiki Room at Tokyo Disneyland. Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we rec

On episode 78 (April 4, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we discuss our favourite topic — snacks and food! We go through both parks and tell you what our top picks are for snacks and where to find them. Our park tip and listener question are all about food too! We also talk a bit about StellaLou and our experience with the first day of her launch. Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more informati

On episode 77 (March 28, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we talk all about the surprise announcement of Duffy's new friend, StellaLou at Tokyo DisneySea. You'll learn about her backstory, merchandise, and food. We also weigh in about our thoughts on this new friend. D23 Expo Japan 2018 has been announced and we know the dates! Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

On episode 76 (March 21, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, Chris talks all about his winter trip to Hong Kong Disneyland ??, as part of his China Disney trip! Also a bit of an overview of Ocean Park and Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. If you're planning a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland, then you don't want to miss this episode. Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App. Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

On episode 75 (March 14, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, Chris talks all about his winter trip to Shanghai Disneyland ??! The good, the bad, and gives updated tips/advice for your trip. Here's the email for the taxi driver in Shanghai. A bit of news about Hong Kong Disneyland and it's new spring event and the cancellation of select atmosphere shows at Tokyo Disney Resort. Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App.  Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our affiliate Klook. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising d

On episode 74 (March 7, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we talk all about Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. When to expect them, where to find them, and the different types of blossoms during this beautiful time of year! Our park tip applies not only to Tokyo Disney Resort but for all of Japan. The Sakura Forecast gives you a good idea when the peak season is for them in different areas of Japan. Our listener question wants to know what other resources are out there for events happenings in Tokyo. An excellent place to start is Time Out Tokyo and the Tokyo subreddit.  Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App.  Support the podca

On episode 73 (February 28, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we leave Tokyo Disney Resort and tell you each of our favourite non-Disney places in Tokyo. Chances are you're spending some time in Tokyo outside the Parks, so you need recommendations on where to go. Since we both live in Japan, we have a few places we love to frequent. Chris' places include Nakano Broadway, Shimokitazawa, Mt. Takao, Kichijoji, and Akihabara (Akiba Cultural Zone, Kotobukiya, Gachapon Theater, Mall Near Station). Trish's places include Sugamo, Aki-Oka Artisan & mAAch ecute Kanda Manseibashi, Ginza, Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills, and Shibuya.  To stay with the Tokyo-theme, our park tip this week is about the "day passes" you are able to buy for both the JR Trains and Tokyo Metro. The perfect way to save money if you are traveling a lot in Tokyo for the day. Our listener question asks if there is a Japanese version of the "Disney Parks Blog". The short answer is yes! P

On episode 72 (February 21, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we go into detail about the ideal itinerary for a date night (or day) at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.  In the parks, we see the on-ride photo for Tower of Terror now had lightning effects on the screen to prevent guests from taking photos of the screens. Construction continues at Tokyo Disney Resort (photos of the Fantasyland expansion). Hong Kong Disneyland announces the opening date for their newest hotel — Disney Explorers Lodge. Our listener question asks about the new Mickey and Minnie faces and if Tokyo Disney Resort is going to get them. Our Park Tip discusses how to get a reservation for table service restaurants. Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, Stitcher,&n

On episode 71 (February 14, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we give you the details and our thoughts on the limited time show Valentine Nights 2017 at Tokyo DisneySea. While our listener asks about transportation to Haneda airport, so we talk about the best and worst options for transportation to the airport from the Parks. In the parks, we see an early morning rehearsal for the new Pixar Event at Tokyo DisneySea. The Eastside Cafe at Tokyo Disneyland gets a new menu and over in Shanghai Disneyland, it snows! Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Download our Wait Time App .  Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Also considering buying your Park Tickets or other activities in Japan from our aff

On episode 70 (February 7, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we talk about Gelatoni debuting in the show "My Friend Duffy" at Tokyo DisneySea. Also, explaining how to see the show and our best tips for making the most out of your visit.  In the news, the on-ride photo for Indiana Jones has boulders flying across the screen to prevent you from taking a photo of it. OLC is hiring Cast Members for the new Plazma Ray's Diner. Mermaid Lagoon was closed on February 2, 2017, into the early afternoon due to smoke from a garbage can. No one was hurt and the cause wasn't specified.  Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Our listener question asks about our advice on visiting in June — which is the rainy season. We go in-depth and tell you what goes on during this time of the year and what special things you can see! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. F