Fun fact: the reason why the train only has one station is because by Japanese law, any train ride that has more than 2 stations are legally required to set fare and get proper license!
That’s a great fun fact! I heard this before too, but at DisneySea the electric railway has 2 stations. I think the law was in place when Tokyo Disneyland was built but no longer applies?
@@8bitthemepark Yes! This law has been abolished in 1987, allowing Oriental Land to create Electric Railway in Disneysea. (Apparently it wasn't enforced in some part of the country anyway, it was just that the law was more strictly enforced in some part of the country) Quote from the Wikipedia "At the time that the Western River Railroad was opened, Japanese rail regulations required that any railway line with more than one stop be subject to the same rules as any other conventional rail line, which included running on a timetable and collecting fares; this law was later abolished on April 1, 1987. As such, there is only one stop on the Western River Railroad in order to avoid having to charge fares and to allow the use of passenger cars that are not fully enclosed, which would not be allowed otherwise."
Thanks for looking that up! Certainly is an odd little bit of trivia. You’d think the price of admission would cover it but hey. Honestly I like the Western River Railroad the way it is and I think the park’s better for it being it’s own standalone attraction (trains don’t belong in Tomorrowland!)
@@UmmYeahOkI heard that too, but as @takepan631 pointed out, the law was abolished in 1987. Charging for the Monorail seems to have simply been a choice.
Splash Mountain has always been not only my favourite attraction of all time but my favourite thing, so I couldn’t agree more! I teared up riding it this summer, as it means so much to me and knowing the laughing place was here to stay in Tokyo and looked better than I’d ever seen it meant a lot! It’s the perfect Disney attraction, larger than life set pieces, colourful characters, animatronics, a great story and thrills. It’s just perfect! Also fell in love with Tony Solaroni and while his show doesn’t count as a ride it was honestly my highlight of my trip! Underrated ‘attraction’ with no wait! Love that little guy!
Yes we’re very fortunate that Tokyo’s is staying because it’s best one!! This was THE ride when I was growing up so it has a lot of sentimental value for me too. I’m so grateful that I’m able to ride it with my daughter. Tony is the GREATEST I’ll probably do a whole video about him at some point
So, in Paris, Stitch Encounter is called Stitch Live! and there is a French version AND an English version. They have a separate queue area for the two languages. It’s kind of fun, and I swear that replicated some of it at an outdoor stage show at WDW, because I remember the joke where they ask some kid “what planet they’re from,” and they say some city, state, or country, and their home planet is forever known as whatever that kid said. I read that the HKDL has an English version as well, or did, until it closed.
It’s definitely good fun, just not for foreign tourists 😉 Yea in HKDL it used to be in the Space Mountain building but was replaced with a Star Wars meet n greet space.
Fantastic video! I’m hoping to go to Tokyo Disneyland around four years from now for my 30th Birthday and when the new Space Mountain opens, and I found this video to be super informative! Since there’s a good chance that I won’t be back there for over a decade after I hopefully take this trip in 2027, I’ll most likely skip things like Stitch Encounter, The Happy Ride with Baymax, and since it’s the same as the American parks, but in Japanese Mickey’s Philharmagic. I’m so glad to see Splash Mountain as #1! As someone who’s only been to the six United States parks, Splash Mountain is my second favorite Disney attraction I’ve been on only behind Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean. I actually just finished a Disney College Program at Walt Disney World and during it I rode Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom almost 150 times including seven times on its last day. A few months later I even got to meet Tony Baxter who came up with it. I was obviously super bummed to lose both American Splash Mountains, but I’m beyond thankful that Tokyo has no interest in changing there’s and I just know that it will be so special when I hopefully get to reunite with Splash Mountain if I end up going to Tokyo Disneyland in September 2027 after almost five years since I last went on it!
Thanks for the kind comment, I’m so glad the video was helpful to you! Yep Tokyo’s Splash is still one of the most popular rides in the park, it’s built into the entire land it’s in and there is zero controversy over the ride here, so I think it’ll be here for a long time. I hope you have an amazing trip here on your 30th!! Be sure to be subbed to the channel for lots more TDR videos in the future 😁
I'm surprised to see Baymax so low! True that the actual ride mechanics are basic but it takes the turns surprisingly hard. And the lines may be long but I never feel like I'm just stuck waiting in them cause of the soundtrack. I had so much fun watching videos online to prepare and learn all 6 dances (even though they're mostly just waving your arms back and forth until the chorus), and the vibes with others dancing is just the best! The fans of this ride are so lovely and welcoming too, if you go without knowing the dance but want to learn, you can copy their moves, but a lot of people are happy to help you out and teach you the moves too! I like going to dance on the side even if I'm not lining up to ride. It's a great last ride too, cause you'll get whole groups of people dancing by the ride fences around the end of the night that can hype you up as you ride!
Totally agree with all of that!! It’s my daughter’s favourite and we always have tons of fun dancing along in the queue, I just can’t bring myself to put it above the dark rides with their artistry and storytelling. Balalalalalala! ( •-•)
I visited in 2014 solo, and no one wanted to speak to a single western woman. I think they were worried their English wouldn’t be good enough. But, when I rode Jungle Cruise, I laughed in all the right places and everyone on the boat thought I understood Japanese. Suddenly they made eye contact and spoke to me. The only phrase I memorized other than the basics was, sorry, I don’t speak Japanese. After I said that, everyone looked away again!
My top ten Tokyo Disneyland rides I’ve seen (I haven’t been to this park before) 10. Space Mountain 9. Big Thunder Mountain 8. It’s a Small World 7. Jungle Cruise 6. Monsters. Inc Ride and Go seek 5. Pirates of the Caribbean 4. Haunted Mansion 3. Splash Mountain 2. Pooh’s Hunny Hunt 1. Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast
I definitely agree with most of this list. I'm actually really glad that someone else appreciates the Mark Twain as much as I do. The Rivers of America/Critter Country area is definitely the prettiest and most kinetic part of the park with Splash mountain, the train, the riverboat, and the canoes. Splash mountain is definitely unmatched. It's probably my favorite attraction in the resort. I also think the OLC knew that Space mountain was the weakest mountain out of the three (yet it's one of the better Space mountains out there), which is why they're rebuilding it. Personally, I don't think they're going to replace Splash mountain (as it's pretty much perfect), but rework Big thunder and the Westernland area next because that area has always been pretty weak especially since you can't even see the ride unless you take the railroad or queue up for it. They might even try to make a version of Big thunder better than the one in Paris. Hope this video performs well! It's definitely your best so far.
Thanks for the kind words and lengthy comment! I thought I’d get laughed at for putting Mark Twain so high so I’m really relieved that someone agrees! Great points, but I think another reason they chose to redo Space Mountain is that it has a ton of room behind it, unfortunately there’s not really any room for expansion on the Westernland side of the park. But I’d love to see them redo Big Thunder someday!!
Great list, and I agree for the most part. But I personally rank Country Bear Jamboree much higher, easily within my top 10 at the park. One crucial thing about Tokyo's version that I'm surprised you didn't mention was that it's the only CBJ to still have both the Summertime and Holiday overlays, both of which I love even more than the standard show!
@@Tortidis987 I know…. Sadly I could write a loooong list of things that never came back to TDR after Covid. I might do a video on it at some point but it could be too depressing 😔
@@8bitthemepark Yeah as someone who had an annual pass in 2018 and still went a few times in 2019, I have heard about a lot of the ways that the parks have regressed since covid, a long list to be sure, and seeing pictures of the lackluster 40th anniversary decorations doesn't inspire confidence for the future of the resort. I just didn't know that on top of all of that we also lost the Jamboree overlays! What a bummer.
Star Tours is something of an anomaly for me. In general, I tend to dislike 3d motion simulators, but I've always loved Star Tours. It's one of my favorite rides in each park, and I love how it gets a short wait
I’ve been parks many times but didn’t know Big Thunder had a single rider. I tried Splash mountain single rider last time I went but wasn’t successful! since officially there is no single rider now
I've been to Disneyland Paris as a child and now am thinking between Disney Sea and Tokyo Disneyland Which one is the best if I'm not a big fan of thrill rides and I'm looking for the least qued park?
Great Video, I pretty much agree but think Beauty and the Beast might just be a little higher instead of Pirates - Disneyland and DLP is just better. So hard to choose at that level though…
Thanks buddy! Yep it’s not easy doing these rankings and to be honest they change frequently! Totally agree that DL and DLP (and maybe Shanghai but that’s a whole other ball game) Pirates are better, but Tokyo’s lesser version still kicks ass! 🏴☠️
Hi are these rides big people friendly? My husband and I are going next year and although he’s not hugely overweight he does have a dad stomach. Thanks!
Space Mountain can be difficult for some people, but there’s a good chance that’ll be gone by the time you come anyway depending on when you’re visiting. Other than that I think it’s just the kiddy coasters (gadget and flounder) that can be restrictive but in general I don’t think you need to worry about it!
Yeah it’s a shame they’re both closed for months this year! Sindbad and Toy Story Mania are closed right now at DisneySea too. It’s great that we have such good ride maintenance but I don’t see why they close several popular rides at the same time…
@@8bitthemeparkin 2004 my family went to WDW without me!!! They brought me back a tie died shirt with Donald on one side, and his butt on the other. I’m a Donald fan, but never wore the shirt due to the negative memories I attached to it. 1) THEY FREAKING WENT TO WDW WITHOUT ME!!! 2) their trip was cut short because my grandmother passed away, but also 3) it replaced a beloved Legend of the Lion King puppet show attraction. It was so much superior in every way, and they basically replaced it with a movie, most likely because it was cheaper than paying an entire cast and crew to perform multiple showings. Last year however, I managed to get a duck butt headband. My local Disney Store is also a parks outlet, so I got a $5 duck butt! That’s one thing about the Japanese parks that I don’t understand. OLC has to pay Disney to license stuff… …yet their headbands are half the price of what they charge here in the US. US$40! Lots of stuff is way cheaper there!! You’d think it would be more expensive given the fact that not only do they need to profit, but they also have to give Disney their cut. The Disney Store is no better. The employees all know me, and understand that I essentially wait for things to go on sale. They know their full price stuff just sits on the shelves till then. Everything is just too overpriced!
So you're saying i should skip rides that i have ridden before ok but some of my group hasnt ride it btw i ridden jungle cruise phillarmagic its a small world and space mountain in Hong Kong
Do you agree with my rankings?
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Fun fact: the reason why the train only has one station is because by Japanese law, any train ride that has more than 2 stations are legally required to set fare and get proper license!
That’s a great fun fact! I heard this before too, but at DisneySea the electric railway has 2 stations. I think the law was in place when Tokyo Disneyland was built but no longer applies?
@@8bitthemepark
Yes! This law has been abolished in 1987, allowing Oriental Land to create Electric Railway in Disneysea. (Apparently it wasn't enforced in some part of the country anyway, it was just that the law was more strictly enforced in some part of the country)
Quote from the Wikipedia
"At the time that the Western River Railroad was opened, Japanese rail regulations required that any railway line with more than one stop be subject to the same rules as any other conventional rail line, which included running on a timetable and collecting fares; this law was later abolished on April 1, 1987. As such, there is only one stop on the Western River Railroad in order to avoid having to charge fares and to allow the use of passenger cars that are not fully enclosed, which would not be allowed otherwise."
Thanks for looking that up! Certainly is an odd little bit of trivia. You’d think the price of admission would cover it but hey. Honestly I like the Western River Railroad the way it is and I think the park’s better for it being it’s own standalone attraction (trains don’t belong in Tomorrowland!)
I heard that was the reason behind charging people to ride the monorail, though that’s probably also why tickets to ride are fairly cheap.
@@UmmYeahOkI heard that too, but as @takepan631 pointed out, the law was abolished in 1987. Charging for the Monorail seems to have simply been a choice.
Splash Mountain has always been not only my favourite attraction of all time but my favourite thing, so I couldn’t agree more! I teared up riding it this summer, as it means so much to me and knowing the laughing place was here to stay in Tokyo and looked better than I’d ever seen it meant a lot! It’s the perfect Disney attraction, larger than life set pieces, colourful characters, animatronics, a great story and thrills. It’s just perfect!
Also fell in love with Tony Solaroni and while his show doesn’t count as a ride it was honestly my highlight of my trip! Underrated ‘attraction’ with no wait! Love that little guy!
Yes we’re very fortunate that Tokyo’s is staying because it’s best one!! This was THE ride when I was growing up so it has a lot of sentimental value for me too. I’m so grateful that I’m able to ride it with my daughter.
Tony is the GREATEST I’ll probably do a whole video about him at some point
So, in Paris, Stitch Encounter is called Stitch Live! and there is a French version AND an English version. They have a separate queue area for the two languages. It’s kind of fun, and I swear that replicated some of it at an outdoor stage show at WDW, because I remember the joke where they ask some kid “what planet they’re from,” and they say some city, state, or country, and their home planet is forever known as whatever that kid said.
I read that the HKDL has an English version as well, or did, until it closed.
It’s definitely good fun, just not for foreign tourists 😉
Yea in HKDL it used to be in the Space Mountain building but was replaced with a Star Wars meet n greet space.
Definetely agree with number one pick, cant wait to visit tokyos splash mountain later this year!
Ooh when are you visiting?
@@8bitthemepark next summer :) its going to my families and my first time visiting Tokyo Disney and Japan as a whole, im very excited! 😁
Fantastic video! I’m hoping to go to Tokyo Disneyland around four years from now for my 30th Birthday and when the new Space Mountain opens, and I found this video to be super informative!
Since there’s a good chance that I won’t be back there for over a decade after I hopefully take this trip in 2027, I’ll most likely skip things like Stitch Encounter, The Happy Ride with Baymax, and since it’s the same as the American parks, but in Japanese Mickey’s Philharmagic.
I’m so glad to see Splash Mountain as #1! As someone who’s only been to the six United States parks, Splash Mountain is my second favorite Disney attraction I’ve been on only behind Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean. I actually just finished a Disney College Program at Walt Disney World and during it I rode Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom almost 150 times including seven times on its last day. A few months later I even got to meet Tony Baxter who came up with it. I was obviously super bummed to lose both American Splash Mountains, but I’m beyond thankful that Tokyo has no interest in changing there’s and I just know that it will be so special when I hopefully get to reunite with Splash Mountain if I end up going to Tokyo Disneyland in September 2027 after almost five years since I last went on it!
Thanks for the kind comment, I’m so glad the video was helpful to you!
Yep Tokyo’s Splash is still one of the most popular rides in the park, it’s built into the entire land it’s in and there is zero controversy over the ride here, so I think it’ll be here for a long time. I hope you have an amazing trip here on your 30th!! Be sure to be subbed to the channel for lots more TDR videos in the future 😁
@@8bitthemeparkYou’re so welcome! I just subscribed to you!
I'm surprised to see Baymax so low! True that the actual ride mechanics are basic but it takes the turns surprisingly hard.
And the lines may be long but I never feel like I'm just stuck waiting in them cause of the soundtrack. I had so much fun watching videos online to prepare and learn all 6 dances (even though they're mostly just waving your arms back and forth until the chorus), and the vibes with others dancing is just the best! The fans of this ride are so lovely and welcoming too, if you go without knowing the dance but want to learn, you can copy their moves, but a lot of people are happy to help you out and teach you the moves too!
I like going to dance on the side even if I'm not lining up to ride. It's a great last ride too, cause you'll get whole groups of people dancing by the ride fences around the end of the night that can hype you up as you ride!
Totally agree with all of that!! It’s my daughter’s favourite and we always have tons of fun dancing along in the queue, I just can’t bring myself to put it above the dark rides with their artistry and storytelling. Balalalalalala! ( •-•)
@@8bitthemepark Balalalalalala
Absolutely nailed number 1
I’m glad you agree! 😁
I visited in 2014 solo, and no one wanted to speak to a single western woman. I think they were worried their English wouldn’t be good enough. But, when I rode Jungle Cruise, I laughed in all the right places and everyone on the boat thought I understood Japanese. Suddenly they made eye contact and spoke to me. The only phrase I memorized other than the basics was, sorry, I don’t speak Japanese. After I said that, everyone looked away again!
Haha brilliant story! I love a good solo trip!
My top ten Tokyo Disneyland rides I’ve seen (I haven’t been to this park before)
10. Space Mountain
9. Big Thunder Mountain
8. It’s a Small World
7. Jungle Cruise
6. Monsters. Inc Ride and Go seek
5. Pirates of the Caribbean
4. Haunted Mansion
3. Splash Mountain
2. Pooh’s Hunny Hunt
1. Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast
I definitely agree with most of this list. I'm actually really glad that someone else appreciates the Mark Twain as much as I do. The Rivers of America/Critter Country area is definitely the prettiest and most kinetic part of the park with Splash mountain, the train, the riverboat, and the canoes. Splash mountain is definitely unmatched. It's probably my favorite attraction in the resort. I also think the OLC knew that Space mountain was the weakest mountain out of the three (yet it's one of the better Space mountains out there), which is why they're rebuilding it. Personally, I don't think they're going to replace Splash mountain (as it's pretty much perfect), but rework Big thunder and the Westernland area next because that area has always been pretty weak especially since you can't even see the ride unless you take the railroad or queue up for it. They might even try to make a version of Big thunder better than the one in Paris.
Hope this video performs well! It's definitely your best so far.
Thanks for the kind words and lengthy comment!
I thought I’d get laughed at for putting Mark Twain so high so I’m really relieved that someone agrees!
Great points, but I think another reason they chose to redo Space Mountain is that it has a ton of room behind it, unfortunately there’s not really any room for expansion on the Westernland side of the park. But I’d love to see them redo Big Thunder someday!!
Tokyo Disney still looks brand new
It really does. My friend (@thedisneyzan) once challenged me to find anything broken in the entire park. I was not able to.
0:25 You didn't rank The Amazing Backwards Airplane.
Great list, and I agree for the most part. But I personally rank Country Bear Jamboree much higher, easily within my top 10 at the park. One crucial thing about Tokyo's version that I'm surprised you didn't mention was that it's the only CBJ to still have both the Summertime and Holiday overlays, both of which I love even more than the standard show!
They both never came back after covid and they’ve stopped appearing on the website, it seems like they’re never going to return 😭
@@8bitthemepark omg NOOOOO 😭😭😭 that's devastating to hear.
@@Tortidis987 I know…. Sadly I could write a loooong list of things that never came back to TDR after Covid. I might do a video on it at some point but it could be too depressing 😔
@@8bitthemepark Yeah as someone who had an annual pass in 2018 and still went a few times in 2019, I have heard about a lot of the ways that the parks have regressed since covid, a long list to be sure, and seeing pictures of the lackluster 40th anniversary decorations doesn't inspire confidence for the future of the resort. I just didn't know that on top of all of that we also lost the Jamboree overlays! What a bummer.
@@Tortidis987yeah it’s dark times for sure. I’m hopeful that things will get better, I just can’t say when or to what degree.
12:02 Spinning Possums!!!!😍😍😍
Why don’t we have those at Disney World?😡
They’re the best!
I think you were quite harsh on Dumbo and the Tea Cups
Star Tours is something of an anomaly for me. In general, I tend to dislike 3d motion simulators, but I've always loved Star Tours. It's one of my favorite rides in each park, and I love how it gets a short wait
I love it too! The queue is so good!
I’ve been parks many times but didn’t know Big Thunder had a single rider. I tried Splash mountain single rider last time I went but wasn’t successful! since officially there is no single rider now
They stopped doing Splash in the summer since they sell DPA for it now 😒 But Big Thunder usually has it!
I've been to Disneyland Paris as a child and now am thinking between Disney Sea and Tokyo Disneyland
Which one is the best if I'm not a big fan of thrill rides and I'm looking for the least qued park?
I’m actually making a video about that right now!
But in your case probably Tokyo Disneyland 🏰😉
Great Video, I pretty much agree but think Beauty and the Beast might just be a little higher instead of Pirates - Disneyland and DLP is just better. So hard to choose at that level though…
Thanks buddy!
Yep it’s not easy doing these rankings and to be honest they change frequently! Totally agree that DL and DLP (and maybe Shanghai but that’s a whole other ball game) Pirates are better, but Tokyo’s lesser version still kicks ass! 🏴☠️
8:25 "Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blaster" will close in October 2024.
Yep! My latest video talks all about it 😁
❤❤❤❤ Winnie the pooh
Great content, thank you sir😊
Thank YOU!
Pooh’s Hunny Hunt is fantastic, sadly it’s closed for a 4 month refurb right now! I miss it already! 😢
Hi are these rides big people friendly? My husband and I are going next year and although he’s not hugely overweight he does have a dad stomach. Thanks!
Space Mountain can be difficult for some people, but there’s a good chance that’ll be gone by the time you come anyway depending on when you’re visiting. Other than that I think it’s just the kiddy coasters (gadget and flounder) that can be restrictive but in general I don’t think you need to worry about it!
sadly when i went there both big thunder mountain and pooh hunny hunt was closed
Yeah it’s a shame they’re both closed for months this year! Sindbad and Toy Story Mania are closed right now at DisneySea too. It’s great that we have such good ride maintenance but I don’t see why they close several popular rides at the same time…
These rides seems way better than sea. I kind of want to go here instead.
It depends what you’re into, but if you want dark rides Tokyo Disneyland may have the best ride lineup out of any theme park on the planet
@@8bitthemepark I ended up with universal in osaka. Seems to be more thrill rides
The last time I entered was in 1996😍
Putting beauty and the beast under things like splash mountain screams favorability
These things are subjective of course, but BATB has like 3 scenes that are mostly empty… 🤷
Love the 8 bit (16 bit) duck butt for #22.
Thanks! It’s my wife’s favourite design too, so she insisted I make merch with it 😂
@@8bitthemeparkin 2004 my family went to WDW without me!!! They brought me back a tie died shirt with Donald on one side, and his butt on the other. I’m a Donald fan, but never wore the shirt due to the negative memories I attached to it. 1) THEY FREAKING WENT TO WDW WITHOUT ME!!! 2) their trip was cut short because my grandmother passed away, but also 3) it replaced a beloved Legend of the Lion King puppet show attraction. It was so much superior in every way, and they basically replaced it with a movie, most likely because it was cheaper than paying an entire cast and crew to perform multiple showings.
Last year however, I managed to get a duck butt headband. My local Disney Store is also a parks outlet, so I got a $5 duck butt! That’s one thing about the Japanese parks that I don’t understand. OLC has to pay Disney to license stuff… …yet their headbands are half the price of what they charge here in the US. US$40! Lots of stuff is way cheaper there!! You’d think it would be more expensive given the fact that not only do they need to profit, but they also have to give Disney their cut. The Disney Store is no better. The employees all know me, and understand that I essentially wait for things to go on sale. They know their full price stuff just sits on the shelves till then. Everything is just too overpriced!
People please add more likes to this video so that it’s better than Tokyo Disneysea😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Haha you like Tokyo Disneyland more than DisneySea?
I know I’m nine months late but warning pirates of the Caribbean has a Random steep drop at the start so beware
I'm nowhere near superfan status, but I recall other locations of Pirates also have that drop at the beginning
So you're saying i should skip rides that i have ridden before ok but some of my group hasnt ride it btw i ridden jungle cruise phillarmagic its a small world and space mountain in Hong Kong
Splash Mountain is the best ride and it's not even close. Beauty and the Beast is so overhyped.
Happy Max one around 4:15 is similar to the Orlando one with the aliens instead of the snowmen/ robot whatever that character is
How fun they let you canoe 🛶 there 😂