aleh021
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Thats why its called "Fantasy" Springs.
The lands are more detailed then anything Disney has done anywhere else in the world with the IP chosen.
Look at Tangled for example, over at Magic Kingdom they are just bathrooms.
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Tokyo Disneyland Resort Expansion
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The lands are more detailed then anything Disney has done anywhere else in the world with the IP chosen.
Look at Tangled for example, over at Magic Kingdom they are just bathrooms.
TalkToEthan
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Oh no doubt! You’re spot on.
But I still have issue with the 3 themes within Fantasy Springs not square with the overall message of Disney Sea(exploration of oceans/sea ports)
We have
Peter Pan: childhood growth
Frozen: bravery and sacrifice
Rapunzel: I don’t know, but it sure aint exploration of waterways or ports ……it belongs in Tokyo Disneyland
I mean irrespective of how much Moana bored me that should have been one of the 3 used at Fantasy Springs.
ThemeParkTraveller
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I would be very surprised if Moana wasn't one of the top contenders for the next expansion at TDS. The character has certainly gotten a more prominent role at the park in recent years.
IMDREW
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I thought so too. Maybe for that one plot remaining. Where Frozen was intended to go. I’d think a polynesian port would be a great addition to the park and fulfill the IP demand.
You never know how popular certain characters are in Japan though. Moana being popular in the other resorts doesn’t mean the same can be said for Tokyos. She does have a big presence in the new parade, so that’s something.
sedati
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Not sure if this has caught by anyone else. A still from the Imagineering video showing animatronic skin moulds for what I'm assuming is Fantasy Springs seeing as Rapunzel is included. What's interesting to me is there is also a "Child Anna" which tells me the ride will include scenes of the girls as children- something not in the other versions.
ThemeParkTraveller
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Based on the attraction poster, it will also be the only version to include Hans and the Duke of Weselton. My main complaint with Frozen Ever After is that it's devoid of any conflict and suspense, so I'm glad OLC went with a more film-accurate version.
TalkToEthan
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…….which falls in line with one of Japan’s leading societal phenomena: “cute”.
Kawaii(cuteness) is found most everywhere from trains to restaurants to sports to vending machines and what better way to showcase it than with animated children.
sedati
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To me the biggest miss has been a lack of an animatronic "Drooling Bed-Head Anna." They should sell that as a doll and Disney could have their own "Weird Barbie"
SpectroBro
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- In the Parks
- Yes
Not to get too far ahead, but have there been any rumblings about what may be next for Tokyo expansion, or is Space Mountain considered the next push after Fantasy Springs?
Timothy_Q
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Next up is new Space, but considering last decade they always had 2 big projects happening concurrently, I would assume next expansion gets announced soon
BasiltheBatLord
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Space Mountain 2.0 is next. Aside from that, I haven't heard any rumors for what's after that, aside from the speculation about an eventual Splash Mountain replacement.
There has been sightline testing balloons spotted behind Rivers of America in the past.
SweetDuffy101
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From what I saw.
Breathtaking, its a jaw dropping area. like for real. I cant say much due to NDA.
let me tell you attention to details are out of this world.
Taking personal photos are allowed but Posting is banned until the grand opening.
Security is tight inside. OLC is not joking with regards to preview ticket resellers.
They may focus on 3 franchises,(Peterpan, Frozen and rapunzel) but there are other Disney characters presented.
Breathtaking, its a jaw dropping area. like for real. I cant say much due to NDA.
let me tell you attention to details are out of this world.
Taking personal photos are allowed but Posting is banned until the grand opening.
Security is tight inside. OLC is not joking with regards to preview ticket resellers.
They may focus on 3 franchises,(Peterpan, Frozen and rapunzel) but there are other Disney characters presented.
ThemeParkTraveller
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Did you get to preview the hotel as well?
SweetDuffy101
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Supersnow84
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What’s your opinion on how well it works with Disneysea as a wider park
Does it feel like a natural extension of sea or basically its own closed off park that just so happens to have a door into the rest of disneysea
SweetDuffy101
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exhausting from the main entrance to the new area its a 1.2 km walk 15-20 mins just to get there.
I Believe its a yes and no.
Yes because it has the same notion as all of the 7 other ports, even though there are franchises they are still connected Background Storywise.
No, Just because of how far the new land is and if youre in ur 30's you might want a timeout.
Did you get to ride any of the attractions?
ThemeParkTraveller
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To avoid congestion, they should allow regular park guests to use the Fantasy Springs gate to exit the park. It would save a lot of time versus walking back to the main gate, whether you want to take the monorail somewhere else or just go back to the front of the park.
SweetDuffy101
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all of them, yes.
Its literally like you stepped into the movie.
AA’s there were alot.
You will really feel they spent a ton of money in this. Those rockworks weren’t cheap its like thay gave imagineering unlimited budget just for this area.
Stripes
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