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Episode 44: A Good Way to First Day in Tokyo Disneyland

Castle to Castle: A Tale of Two Disnerds - the Inspirational, International, Intersectional Disney Podcast

Release Date: 08/10/2014

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A couple of weeks late is better than never, right?

In this long-awaited (at least by Mike) episode, the British Disnerd takes us through the history of the Tokyo Disney Resort, and then (you guessed it!) through what he thinks would be a pretty awesome way to first experience the original Japanese Disney park, Tokyo Disneyland!

If you agree with his choices, order, or neither, enjoyed this episode or didn't, let us know, by Liking us on Facebook, Following us on Twitter, subscribing and reviewing us on iTunes, or emailing us at [email protected] - and, as always, enjoy!

Links 'n' Stuff:

This show required a lot of research, and if it sounds like we've ripped you off and you're not credited below, let us know!

Of course, there's the Tokyo Disney Resort official website, and the official home of the Oriental Land Company, whose 50th anniversary timeline provided a lot of the information for the history segment.

Fansites and forums visited include (in no particular order):

Chris's Tokyo Disney Resort Fan Site

Joe's Tokyo Disney Resort Photo Site

This useful MiceChat thread about TDR history

These videos from Martin Smith, on Japan at Epcot & the BTMRs of the world

The Disney Wiki entry for Tokyo Disney Resort - and even the Wikipedia page!

This official video, released for the 15th anniversary, is awesome!

And for a cool companion show, listen to Len & Jim discuss TDR on the Disney Dish podcast!