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Joshua Meyer

Josh is a Floridian turned Tokyoite who also contributes to /Film and GaijinPot. Growing up, all his family vacations were to Walt Disney World. His parents and sister are still WDW Annual Passholders, but now he finds himself reporting from the far-flung outpost of Tokyo Disney Resort. Previously, he wrote for TDR Explorer as "The Gaijin Ghost" (the name of his TDR-heavy photoblog). Give him incentive to tweet by following him on Twitter @TheGaijinGhost.
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“The Emperor’s New Groove” and Its Surprising Connection to a Tokyo DisneySea Attraction

May 3, 2020 Joshua Meyer

Editor’s Note: This piece was first published on June 9, 2019.  The Emperor’s New Groove is one of those animated features that might best be … Read more

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PHOTOS: 10 Highlights from Tokyo Disney Resort in 2019

December 30, 2019 Joshua Meyer

Tokyo Disneyland is gearing up for a big 2020 with its New Fantasyland expansion, which includes the world’s first Beauty and the Beast and Baymax … Read more

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“One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On”, Tokyo Disneyland’s Longest-Running Show, Ends Today

December 12, 2019 Joshua Meyer

For the last decade and a half, One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On has been a live entertainment fixture at Tokyo Disneyland. Dancers, … Read more

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Mediterranean Harbor: 10 Things to Do in Tokyo DisneySea’s Beautiful Central Port

November 15, 2019 Joshua Meyer

On your way into Tokyo DisneySea, you will inevitably pass through the central port of Mediterranean Harbor. Without doing so, it’s physically impossible to get … Read more

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Accessing Tokyo Disney Resort: The Adventure Before the Theme Parks

September 14, 2019 Joshua Meyer

Before you begin your theme park adventure at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, you’ll first need to embark on a different sort of adventure. It’s … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea Summer 2019 (Robot Hotel, BellaVista Lounge, Soaring: Fantastic Flight, FastPass Scanners, New Character Greetings)

July 19, 2019 Joshua Meyer

We’re only days away from the grand opening of Soaring: Fantastic Flight at Tokyo DisneySea. Tokyo has had a long rainy season this year. Today, … Read more

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EDITORIAL: 5 Benefits of Walt Disney World Over Tokyo Disney Resort

July 14, 2019 Joshua Meyer

Theme park enthusiasts often rave about Tokyo Disney Resort. Its two parks draw more visitors annually than any other theme park in the world save … Read more

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The Emperor’s New Groove and Its Surprising Connection to a Tokyo DisneySea Ride

June 9, 2019 Joshua Meyer

The Emperor’s New Groove is one of those animated features that might best be termed a “Disney deep cut.” While not without its fans, it’s … Read more

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PHOTOS: 35 Photo Highlights from Tokyo Disney Resort’s 35th Anniversary Year

March 23, 2019 Joshua Meyer

Have you been to Tokyo Disney Resort in the last year? The resort’s year-long 35th-anniversary celebration ends on March 25, 2019. Here, we’ll look back … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 35th Anniversary Grand Finale (Green Alien Mochi, Horseshoe Round-Up Lunch Show, Zootopia Characters, ETC.)

March 15, 2019 Joshua Meyer

Tokyo Disneyland is winding down its year-long 35th-anniversary event. The park’s “Happiest Celebration!” Grand Finale ends on March 25, 2019. In this Tokyo Disneyland photo … Read more

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EDITORIAL: How Tokyo DisneySea Keeps the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Ride Legend Alive

February 23, 2019 Joshua Meyer

Walt Disney World visitors of a certain age are likely to hold great nostalgia for the ride 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage. The … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 2018 Christmas Highlights (Front-Row Parade Pics, Holiday Country Bears, Jack Skellington Sandwich, and More)

December 26, 2018 Joshua Meyer

This Tokyo Disneyland 2018 Christmas photo report includes: Ride photos of the new It’s a Small World and Haunted Mansion Holiday Nightmare A peek at … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Christmas at Tokyo DisneySea 2018 (New Harbor Show, Decorations and Characters, ‘Soaring’ Construction, Mickey Soap, ETC.)

December 4, 2018 Joshua Meyer

This Tokyo DisneySea Christmas photo report includes: A look at 2018 Christmas decorations and the new seasonal harbor show, “It’s Christmas Time!” Greetings with characters … Read more

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No Guardians, No Twilight Zone: Exploring Harrison Hightower’s Tower of Terror

November 26, 2018November 24, 2018 Joshua Meyer

“There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man.” That’s how the original opening narration for The Twilight Zone began. But did … Read more

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PHOTOS: Tokyo DisneySea Complete Character Greeting Guide

October 18, 2018 Joshua Meyer

Tokyo DisneySea is both a triumph of simulation and a character lover’s paradise. Earlier this year, Tom Corless did a 6-part video tour of the park after … Read more

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