The first Disneyland appeared in California. This amusement park for children and adults was built by the world famous cartoon creator Walt Disney in 1955. Many countries of the world tried to recreate something similar on their lands. And only in Tokyo, after many years, an exact copy of the American Disneyland was built.
Tokyo Disneyland Construction and First Visitors
This park is considered the largest in the world. Tokyo Disneyland is located on the outskirts of the capital on the territory of Chiba. Its scale is more than 80 hectares of land. Around the amusement park there are five hotels lined up for families with children.
The Japanese began building their amusement park in December 1979, and in early April 1983, he was ready for the opening, which took place on April 15. The first visitors were fascinated by everything that Tokyo Disneyland offered. The visitors had one desire - to try everything and visit everywhere. And there was a lot to offer. The territory of the park is divided into sectors, each of which is a separate country.
Those wishing to see all the beauties of the new park grew every day. People, especially children, liked not only breathtaking attractions, but also funny fairy-tale animated characters who walked the streets of their countries. With each one you could take a picture or play.
Over the first year of its existence, more than 10 million people have visited it. And every year the number of people wishing to visit Tokyo Disneyland grew. Japan is proud of its park. Annually invest more than 10 billion yen in the construction of new sites and attractions.
Disneyland Information
Not a week is enough to explore all the local attractions and try out the rides. Approaching the park, you immediately feel that you will soon find yourself in a fairy tale.
And the first guests are greeted by a pretty, fabulous train. It is he who delivers visitors to the largest Disneyland in Japan (Disneyland in Tokyo is called the Disney Resort). He makes only 4 stops: in the main park, in Disney Sea and at two hotels.
To enter the park, you must purchase a ticket. It opens around 9 a.m. and works until late in the evening. Guests pass through the turnstile and end up at Tokyo Disneyland. Description of sectors, attractions and a map can be purchased at the entrance.
Visitors are immediately greeted by characters from Disney cartoons and fairy tales. They allow themselves to be photographed, they play with children with pleasure.
Near each attraction there is an apparatus issuing an entrance passport, which indicates the time to enter one or another entertainment.
Small countries of the big world of entertainment
Tokyo Disneyland is divided into country sectors. Each has its own name. It is worth looking into the country of the future for those who want to conquer space and participate in an attack on the Star, which brings death to all living things on Earth.
The cartoon town is a real journey for the youngest guests. However, parents will also like it here. After all, they will be able to return to childhood. No one wants to give up a walk with Winnie the Pooh and a flight with Peter Pan. Special emotions will be experienced by everyone who not only sees, but also goes inside Cinderellaβs Castle. Of course, kids are happy to ride on carousels and soaring children's attractions. Thrill lovers should look into the Ghost House and become a member of this otherworldly ball with spirits and ghosts. The action is breathtaking and seems very realistic.
The country of animals is famous for one attraction. Visitors are floating on a log in the company of the brothers Rabbit and Fox, listening to their empty chatter. Everything seems to be calm. But suddenly the log breaks off the cliff and rushes down, right into the blackthorn, along the waterfall. At this time, flying people from the cliff are photographed. Oh, and funny photos come out!
Realize the dream of finding yourself in the Wild West and be among the real Indians will help Tokyo Disneyland. You can ride a canoe and make a stop on the island of Tom Sawyer or walk along the streets in the company of cowboys and shoot in the local saloon.
Of course, real adventures are indispensable. And such a country is available in an amusement park. Walking through the jungle, you can see many ancient buildings and feel like a seeker of treasures and ancient relics. Deciding to ride on a small boat, you should be on the alert. At any moment, a huge crocodile or anaconda can jump out of the water in search of a tasty one.
New Park - Disney Sea
This amusement park is called one of the modern wonders of the world. Indeed, Tokyo Disneyland is the largest Disneyland in the world. Moreover, every year the park is updated and supplemented.
For example, by 2011, the entertainment area was expanded and another park was opened called Disney Sea, made in the style of fairy tales about Sinbad, captain Nemo and adventure hunters. The main theme is the sea and everything connected with it. Walking along Disney Sea, you can meet mermaids, real sea pirates. All rides are full of adventure. Visitors to this park can ride a water slide in search of pirate treasures, swim in a real gondola or on an underwater ship of a mysterious captain, and see the underwater world.
Local cafes and shops
On the territory of the park there are cafes and small restaurants, snack bars and stalls with sweets. They all look just as fabulous and magical. The interiors of establishments where you can eat or seriously eat are unique. Some are made in the colonial style, others resemble a cosmic planet, others - Native American bungalows.
Having been in this gigantic world of entertainment, you definitely need to buy something as a keepsake. There are lots of shops and stalls with souvenirs, most of which visitors will see as soon as they set foot on Disney lands.
Shows, parades and shows
Every day in different countries and park areas show shows and performances with participants of fairy-tale characters. The parades are beautiful, full of special effects. The most magical and spectacular show takes place in the evening. You can see all the most interesting near Cinderella's Castle. When the first stars light up in the sky, the festival of magical Disney lights begins. The main characters, dressed in luminous clothes, walk along the main trail to the merry tunes. It is very beautiful, reminiscent of a fabulous carnival.