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On episode 69 (January 31, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we talk all about Sweet Duffy 2017 and the Grand Finale of The Year of Wishes at Tokyo DisneySea. Our thoughts on the merchandise, food, and entertainment. Also, we give our tips and recommendations.  Lots of news on construction at the resort, both inside and outside the parks. The newest restaurant at Tokyo Disneyland opens March 25, 2017! Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Our listener question this week is another popular question. How to book a Tokyo Disney Hotel with and without a credit card. If you want to stay at a Disney Hotel, then you don't want to miss this.  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 contribu

On episode 68 (January 24, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we give you the low-down on Frozen Fantasy 2017 with our recommendations and what's happening this year. Watch our YouTube video showcasing all the merchandise this year. We discuss what happened with resellers with the release of the Sweet Duffy merchandise. Also, talk about the new Melon Soda Sugar churro available at Tokyo Disneyland! Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Our listener question is a question we get asked a bit, how to buy Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise online. There is no official way to do it online but you can look to personal shoppers. Our recommendations are here and here. 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

On episode 67 (January 17, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we discuss the off-season at Tokyo Disneyland. Yes, that does exist! We tell you everything you need to know about this cold and slower time of year. We also talk about "Coming of Age Day" in Japan and how it's celebrated at the parks.  Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Our listener question asks about the power outlets in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. It depends on your device, but if you have the two-prong adapter for your smartphone then you are fine in Tokyo and Shanghai. In Hong Kong, you can ask the front desk at the Disney Hotel and they will give you a free adapter.  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

On episode 66 (January 9, 2017) of the TDRNow Podcast, we talk all about New Year's 2017 at Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea! This limited time event is full of merchandise, food, and even a parade. In the news, more discounts for Annual Passholders at Tokyo Disney Resort and an announcement from OLC that there are no ticket increases this year.  Our Patreon is now live, show your support for the podcast by contributing and get some fun rewards! Our listener question asks where to find the adorable souvenir plates in the parks. Trish explains all the different flavors of New Year's specific food. Also, if you want to do some outlet shopping in Japan, then you should check out Gotenba.  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

On episode 65 (December 20, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we recap the best moments of 2016 at Tokyo Disney Resort! Including our favourite parts of the year. From the hilarious Japanese Comedian video about Cast Members to ticket price increases to the closing of StormRider. We cover it all! 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 on the App Store for when you head to the parks.  Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commission for any ticket purchases. Read our advertising disclosure for more information.

On episode 64 (December 13, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we talk about Christmas in Japan and how it's related to Tokyo Disney Resort along with our personal experiences while living here. We explain why Christmas Eve is a date night to how KFC became a traditional Christmas meal to all the beautiful decorations around Japan. Our listener question asks about PhotoPass at Tokyo Disneyland and how it works! If you're a fan of Steiff then you are able to buy a special edition ShellieMay at Tokyo DisneySea! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of December 19, 2016. We have a follow-up to the question from our last episode about school uniforms at the parks! Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. 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! Links to

On episode 63 (December 6, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we give our review of the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel — which is a value hotel at the resort. In the news, Hong Kong Disneyland has started their Christmas event called "A Sparkling Christmas" and they have opened up reservations for a preview of the Iron Man Experience for Annual Passholders. Our wait time app is finally released for iOS named TDR Now (sound familiar?), you can find it in the App Store. Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of December 12, 2016. This week's listener question asks about why there are so many teenagers in the parks during weekdays and wearing their school uniforms. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. 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! Links to Klook are affiliate li

On episode 62 (November 29, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we give you everything you need to know about the new Camp Woodchuck at Tokyo Disneyland. Our review of Camp Woodchuck Kitchen and don't miss our 100+ photo report. We talk about the snow that happened earlier in the week. Followed by our discussion on the expansion announcement for Hong Kong Disneyland and their castle transformation. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of November 28, 2016. This week's listener question asks about what happens to the merchandise once the event is over. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Plus our park tip takes you out of the park this Christmas! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Links to Klook are affiliate links and we receive a commissi

On episode 61 (November 22, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we give our thoughts and tips on Christmas Wishes 2016 at Tokyo DisneySea. Discussions on food, entertainment, merchandise, and decorations. We discuss the recent changes to the Tokyo Disney Resort Online Reservation & Ticket website no longer accepting Visa credit cards issued outside of Japan. One of our solutions, for park tickets, is buying them through our affiliate Klook. They offer 1-day and 2-day tickets for Tokyo Disney Resort and accept all major credit cards and PayPal. Read more about it in our complete Park Ticket guide. We also talk about the closure of the Grand Circuit Raceway and the special event they are having now until its closure on January 11, 2017. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of November 28, 2016. This week's listener question asks about the price of

On episode 60 (November 15, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we give our thoughts and tips on Christmas Fantasy 2016 at Tokyo Disneyland. Discussions on food, entertainment, merchandise, and decorations. If you're looking for something to do around Tokyo this Christmas, the Tokyu Line (which starts in Shibuya) is playing Disney Jingles on their subways until December 25. Also, the Tokyu Department Stores are decorating various stores with different Disney themed Christmas Trees for the holidays! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of November 21, 2016. This week's listener question asks about the buses within the resort—specifically to the Disney Celebration Hotel. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris.

On episode 59 (November 8, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, Chris talks all about Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland! Which includes The Nightmare Experiment (their haunted house), food, merchandise, and entertainment. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of November 7, 2016. This week's listener question asks about getting to the resort from Haneda Airport (we also tell you how to do this from Narita Airport too). Our tip of the week tells you which shows you can't miss at Hong Kong Disneyland. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris.

On episode 58 (October 25, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, Trish digs up ghost stories and urban legends at Tokyo Disneyland. Chris gives you the low down on the large shopping "island" Odaiba—near Tokyo Disney Resort—and fun things to do there! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of October 31, 2016. This week's listener question asks about pin trading in the parks. Our tip of the week from Trish tells you how to make sure you and your date to Tokyo Disneyland don't break up (Yes, it sounds silly but you'll see why)! Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris.

On episode 57 (October 18, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we tell you our favourite snacks and food for Halloween 2016 at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! Also, discuss the news of Tower of Terror: Level 13, Frozen Fantasy, Sweet Duffy, and Nemo & Friends SeaRider. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of October 24, 2016. This week's listener question asks us about re-entry into the parks. Our tip of the week from Trish tells you where to find pumpkin carving in Tokyo! Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris.

On episode 56 (October 11, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we discuss things you missed the last time you visited Tokyo Disney Resort. Find out what those are. We also talk about the lower attendance at the parks. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of October 9, 2016. This week's listener question asks us about lockers and their sizes/price at the parks. Our tip of the week from Trish tells you where to find a cheap all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ meat restaurant near the resort. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris.

On episode 55 (October 4, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we give talk all about Halloween at Tokyo DisneySea! In the news, we discuss all the announcements for the fiscal year 2017 at the resort. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of October 3, 2016. This week's listener question asks us about English translation devices in the parks. Our tip of the week from Trish tells you where to find cute Halloween accessories near the resort for your Halloween costume. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Mysterious Masquerade music is copyright to Disney and Walt Disney Records.

On episode 54 (September 27, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we discuss the popular Halloween show Mysterious Masquerade at Tokyo DisneySea which ran in 2009 to 2010. Tokyo DisneySea has announced the "Grand Finale" for their 15th anniversary, read about it here. Tons of new merchandise at the parks and we discuss our favourites. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of September 26, 2016. This week's listener question asks us which Tokyo Disney Hotel we would choose. Our tip of the week tells you about the Urayasu Festival which happens every September. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Mysterious Masquerade music is copyright to Disney and Walt Disney Records.

On episode 53 (September 20, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we talk about Halloween 2016 at Tokyo Disneyland and their new parade Halloween Pop'N LIVE. More concept art for Camp Woodchuck in Westernland, a hilarious video where a comedian shows the difference between new and veteran Cast Members at TDR, and Mickey Ear Hats make a return to the resort. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of September 19, 2016. This week's listener question asks us about using utensils at the parks (forks, knives, and chopsticks). Our tip of the week explains how to get a limited time badge at Tokyo Disneyland during Halloween. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris.

On episode 52 (September 13, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we talk all about Halloween Costume Days at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. We also discuss the 15th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony which happened at Tokyo DisneySea on September 4, 2016. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of September 12, 2016. This week's listener question asks us on September 11 at the parks and if there is any impact on security. Our tip of the week talks about what types of costume to avoid for Halloween Costume Days. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris.

On episode 51 (September 6, 2016) of the TDRNow Podcast, we give you our guide to Ikspiari at Tokyo Disney Resort—our version of Downtown Disney. We also talk about the BB-8 popcorn bucket that went on sale at Tokyo Disneyland.  Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Crowd forecast (brought to you by TDRNavi) looks at the crowd levels for the week of September 5, 2016. This week's listener question asks us about priority seating for table service at the parks. Also, Patricia shares her tip of the week with charging stations for your smartphone in Ikspiari. Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by Trish and Chris. Make sure to listen to our friends over at Disney Dream Girls for your Walt Disney World fix!

On our "golden" 50th episode we take a moment to answer various questions from you, the listeners! We share ours stories on how we ended up in Japan, followed by answering your questions. Also, we discuss where we want the show to head next. The show will start offering Patreon as an option to help fund the show, we want to know what you'd like offered as perks. Thank you to all our loyal listeners. We could not have done this without your support. We've come a long way from episode 01, and here's to another 50! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Google Play Music! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Send us your questions to contact at tdrexplorer.com. Hosted by Trish and Chris. Make sure to listen to our friends over at Disney Dream Girls for your Walt Disney World fix!