Our next stop is Westernland, with continuing service to Adventureland...
Despite the awkward title, Westernland felt no less familiar. It feels less like a waterside street in that it's cramped in a smaller space like DL's, but it shares WDW's style. After critter country it's the smallest of the lands in this particular Magic Kingdom. We didn't check out Tom Sawyer Island, but from what I could tell on the railroad, all the necessary elements are present, including Zeke's long-lost housewarming party. Granted, it was all smoke and no fire, but I appreciated the effort.
Big Thunder Mountain was a blast--very similar to Florida's if not noticeably slower and, yes, a little more crazy attention to detail. The ending twists things up a bit, but I'd hate to give it away now.
Add another special Tokyo surprise that'll have some of you hootin' and hollerin'...The Country Bears go seasonal here as well! They were presenting Vacation Jamboree throughout the week.
Some pictures...
I've got nothing but good things to say about Adventureland. Yes, that include's Stitch's hostile takeover bid upon the beloved Tiki Room.
In truth, the show was rather charming. Far more so than SNSGE, which boasts a similar Stitch AA though not as fluid, less cute, and doesn't rock the ukelele. It was all in Japanese, but they were all songs you'll find familiar if you've seen Lilo and Stitch. The story was probably quite dull, so I wouldn't bother going for a translation device here.
I was very impressed with TDL's AL, much more so than I am with MK's or DL's. It was a funny sort of amalgamation of many architectural styles and thematic periods, but the ease of passage was flawless. The French Quarter section--almost identical to New Orleans Square-- marked a suitable entryway from World Bazaar. From there, you had the option to pass through a pleasantly hidden-away dining thoroughfare themed to the southern American (not South American) tropics--quite close to Louisiana, to be sure. It wasn't until then when you hit the traditional 'deep jungle' crossed with Polynesia vibe you used to get in Florida before Prince Ali came to town. Group that with the best merchandise in the park (actually, the best AL bazaar anywhere, I guess), and plenty of space to spread out without sacrificing theming, and what you're left with is quite lovely: the best Adventureland around (haven't seen Hong Kong's).
PotC was like Disneyland's with only one drop, some extra Japanese narration, better AA's, and a separate unload station downstairs like you get in WDW.
Despite the awkward title, Westernland felt no less familiar. It feels less like a waterside street in that it's cramped in a smaller space like DL's, but it shares WDW's style. After critter country it's the smallest of the lands in this particular Magic Kingdom. We didn't check out Tom Sawyer Island, but from what I could tell on the railroad, all the necessary elements are present, including Zeke's long-lost housewarming party. Granted, it was all smoke and no fire, but I appreciated the effort.
Big Thunder Mountain was a blast--very similar to Florida's if not noticeably slower and, yes, a little more crazy attention to detail. The ending twists things up a bit, but I'd hate to give it away now.
Add another special Tokyo surprise that'll have some of you hootin' and hollerin'...The Country Bears go seasonal here as well! They were presenting Vacation Jamboree throughout the week.
Some pictures...
I've got nothing but good things to say about Adventureland. Yes, that include's Stitch's hostile takeover bid upon the beloved Tiki Room.
In truth, the show was rather charming. Far more so than SNSGE, which boasts a similar Stitch AA though not as fluid, less cute, and doesn't rock the ukelele. It was all in Japanese, but they were all songs you'll find familiar if you've seen Lilo and Stitch. The story was probably quite dull, so I wouldn't bother going for a translation device here.
I was very impressed with TDL's AL, much more so than I am with MK's or DL's. It was a funny sort of amalgamation of many architectural styles and thematic periods, but the ease of passage was flawless. The French Quarter section--almost identical to New Orleans Square-- marked a suitable entryway from World Bazaar. From there, you had the option to pass through a pleasantly hidden-away dining thoroughfare themed to the southern American (not South American) tropics--quite close to Louisiana, to be sure. It wasn't until then when you hit the traditional 'deep jungle' crossed with Polynesia vibe you used to get in Florida before Prince Ali came to town. Group that with the best merchandise in the park (actually, the best AL bazaar anywhere, I guess), and plenty of space to spread out without sacrificing theming, and what you're left with is quite lovely: the best Adventureland around (haven't seen Hong Kong's).
PotC was like Disneyland's with only one drop, some extra Japanese narration, better AA's, and a separate unload station downstairs like you get in WDW.
