Rising Fun Pod

Rising Fun Pod

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The Weekly Tokyo Theme Park Podcast! Jordan and Alex have over a 25 years (combined) living in Tokyo and visiting Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. In this lighthearted weekly podcast they chat about Tokyo Disney Resort rides, snacks, news and reviews. As well as discussing other theme parks around Japan, and occasionally The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Put a touch of Tokyo Disney magic into your week with The Rising Fun!

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Rising Fun Pod

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Latest episode

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

Tokyo's New Space Mountain Name Revealed? 24.03.2024

Support the podcast and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join 2 Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as they talk all about the new version of Space Mountain coming to Tokyo Disneyland in 2027, and the new merch and event details for the final farewell of Tokyo's original Space Mountain ride, closing permanently on July 31...

WE'RE GOING TO FANTASY SPRINGS HOTEL 08.03.2024

Support the podcast and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join us for a very excited episode where 2 Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (@thehappyzan) talk about their Fantasy Springs Hotel booking for the first week of the new expansion, as well as the enormous news drop and new footage inside the enormous Tokyo DisneySea expansion. Want to...

How To Not Have The Worst Day at Tokyo DisneySea 02.03.2024

Support the podcast and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as they talk about what to do if you have the dreaded combination of crowded and rainy on your Tokyo DisneySea day, why pin trading had to be banned at Tokyo Disney Resort and our top 3 cast member costumes at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. ...

DisneySea's Dissapointing Food & Wine Festival Offerings 24.02.2024

Support the podcast and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as they discuss Tokyo DisneySea's predictably dull Food & Wine Festival offerings, hype for Donald's Quacky Duck City and our Top 3 Queues at Tokyo Disney Resort. Want to bring the magical scents of your favourite rides and attractions...

'Donald's Quacky City' Coming To Tokyo Disneyland! 18.02.2024

Support the podcast and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as they discuss the new castle projection show coming to Tokyo Disneyland, the 'Donald's Quacky City' event and the predictably ludicrous demand for Fantasy Springs Hotel. Want to bring the magical scents of your favourite rides and a...

New Events Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort! 11.02.2024

Support the podcast and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as they discuss the recent details announced for several events coming to Tokyo Disney Resort, including 'Dreaming of Fantasy Springs' at Tokyo DisneySea and 'Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition!' at Tokyo Disneyland....

Is Spiderman Coming To Tokyo Disney Resort? 26.01.2024

Support the podcast and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as they discuss the closure of The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman at Universal Studios Japan and what that could mean for Tokyo Disney Resort, our favourite Tokyo Disney events of all time and why the 40th Anniversary of Tokyo Disneyland's Gra...

Stop Asking These Tokyo Disney Questions! (With TDR Explorer) 21.01.2024

Get monthly bonus content and support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) with special guest Chris (TDR Explorer) as they compare every Halloween Horror Night around the world, say goodbye to the Spiderman ride at Universal Studio Japan, talk about the excitement/dread of getting into Fantasy Springs...

Magellan's Lounge at DisneySea Is Closing!?! (it's been closed for 3 years) 14.01.2024

Support the podcast and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as they discuss the closure of Magellan's Lounge (and why it's not a big deal), what went wrong with 'Tower of Terror Unlimited' and a review of the Pal Palooza Minnie's Funderland event! Want to bring the magical scents of...

Is A New Castle Show Coming To Tokyo Disneyland? 05.01.2024

Support the podcast and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast/ Join Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) as they discuss the new rumours of a castle projection show coming to Tokyo Disneyland, how 'Tower of Terror Unlimited' has changed in 2024 and our favourite Animatronic Shows from Disney parks around the world. Want to bring the magical s...

Top 3 Hotels at Tokyo Disney Resort 31.12.2023

Support the podcast and accesss monthly bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast This week Jordan and Alex talk the top hotels at Tokyo Disney Resort, what makes Tokyo Disneyland's  Beauty and the Beast land pale in comparison to Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World areas and the time that Michael Jackson rented out the entire To...

Top 3 Theme Park Boat Rides 22.12.2023

Support the podcast and get monthly bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/LandoftheRisingFunPodcast Join Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) & Alex (@thehappyzan) as they talk about their top 3 boat rides, the future of Hong Kong Disneyland and what Universal Studios Great Britain could mean for the British theme park landscape.

How The Fantasy Springs Hotel Will Ruin Fantasy Springs For Normal Guests 17.12.2023

Join Jordan '@thehappyzan' and Alex '8 Bit Theme Park Japan' as we give you the latest information about Tokyo Disney Resort's events in 2024, news on how Fantasy Springs Hotel guests will get into the new expansion, the Pokemon theme park that has been announced in Tokyo (and why it's not what you think) as well as discussing our favourite background music at Tokyo D...

Hong Kong Disneyland's NEW World of Frozen 10.12.2023

Alex (@thehappyzan) went to Hong Kong for their new Frozen land! But ended up loving their Christmas offerings even more!  Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) went to Tokyo Disneyland for Christmas and it was super busy!  Also the Tokyo locals' Top 3 special effects at Tokyo Disney Resort and rambunctious reindeer and a surprising return in the week's news. Want to bring the fragrance of you...

Could Coco or Encanto Be Coming To Tokyo DisneySea? 25.11.2023

How is Universal Studio's Japan's Christmas event so much more fun than Tokyo Disney Resort's, could recent Imagineering plans for Coco and Encanto rides make their way to DisneySea's Lost River Delta, and what are our favourite parades of all time? Join Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (TheHappyZan) as they answer all those questions and more on our weekly...

Sneaking A Peek At Fantasy Springs 19.11.2023

This week Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (TheHappyZan) have been sneaking around Tokyo Disney Resort trying to get a look at the progress on Fantasy Springs. They also discuss the best 3D shows of all time as well as speculation on part 2 of the Pal Palooza event coming to Tokyo Disneyland (not DisneySea) early next year.

What's 'Minnie's Funderland' at Tokyo Disneyland? 05.11.2023

Join your favourite Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) and Alex (@TheHappyZan) as we discuss the new Minnie Mouse event coming to Tokyo Disneyland as well as our favourite popcorn buckets and some more details on how many people will be able to get into Fantasy Springs when it opens at Tokyo DisneySea on June 6th. Bring the smells of your favourite theme park resorts into your home with...

How Many People Can Get In To Fantasy Springs? 01.11.2023

This week Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) talks with Alex (thehappyzan) about his recent 2-day trip to Tokyo Disney Resort, staying at the Celebration Hotel and Toy Story Hotel, before diving into the news regarding the June 6th opening of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, the December 20th opening of Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland and speculation around whether or not Tokyo Disneyland's 4...

Halloween at Universal Studios Japan (And Why It's Embarrassing For Tokyo Disney) 24.10.2023

Join Tokyo locals Jordan and Alex for this special edition of the Land of the Rising Fun podcast where Alex talks all about his trip to Universal Studios Japan, a full rundown of everything they're doing this year for Halloween Horror Nights and why it makes Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea look pathetic in comparison.

Why Tokyo Disney Tickets Are The Cheapest In The World 14.10.2023

Bring the magical and nostalgic scents and smells of your favourite Disney parks into your home with Magic Candle Company. Get 15% OFF your entire order and support the channel at https://magiccandlecompany.com/risingfun or with the promo code RISINGFUN. Join Tokyo locals Jordan and Alex as they discuss their top 3 Disney show songs, whether or not Tokyo Disneyland's New Fantasyland expansion...

Why 2024 at TDR Is Going To Be CHAOS 08.10.2023

Join Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park Japan) & Alex (@TheDisneyZan) as they discuss how ride closures and Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea could make the entire year of 2024 a nightmare to visit. Also the possibility of a new castle show at Tokyo Disneyland coming soon, exciting new themed experiences in Japan and our favourite ride soundtracks. Visit https://magiccandlecompany.com/risi...

The Best Toilets At Tokyo Disney Resort 24.09.2023

Bring your favourite theme park smells home with you with your own Magic Candle. Visit https://magiccandlecompany.com/risingfun or use the code RISINGFUN to get 15% off your order and help support the podcast! Join Tokyo locals Jordan and Alex as they talk about which rides are on their last legs at Tokyo Disney Resort, as well as the Spooky Boo Parade at Tokyo Disneyland's Halloween event an...

A New Major Theme Park Coming to Japan 17.09.2023

This week Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@TheDisneyZan) talk about news that a large-scale theme park is being planned for Yokohama. Also the rocky start of this year's Halloween event at Tokyo Disneyland, our favourite character meet 'n' greets and why Tokyo Disney Resort's excellent maintenance can actually be a problem.

What Destination D 2023 Means For Tokyo Disney Resort 10.09.2023

Join Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (TheDisneyZan) as they talk about the big announcements at Destination D (and what they mean for Tokyo Disney Resort), as well as the new Zootopia area coming to Shanghai Disneyland and what (little) Tokyo Disney Resort are doing for Christmas 2023.

Shopping at Tokyo Disney Resort (and Why It's Weird) 04.09.2023

Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (TheDisneyZan) rank their favourite shops at Tokyo Disney Resort and talk about why shopping at TDR is so different to any other Disney resort, they also give their predictions for announcements at the upcoming Destination D event and discuss what Journey of Water (Inspired by Moana) at Epcot may mean for Fantasy Springs at DisneySea.

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