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In this episode, we discuss our favourite food to get at the convenience stores in Japan. This includes 7-11, Family Mart, Lawson, and Newdays. The convenience store is a quintessential Japanese experience and we tell you how to utilise these to your advantage while you're in Japan. Including which ones to visit if you're at Tokyo Disney Resort. Buy your park tickets through Kl...

In this episode, we talk all about my experience of choking on spicy popcorn at Hong Kong Disneyland during the Chinese New Year event (along with my trip report). I also give tips for travelling within Hong Kong and a mouth-watering discussion on the Michelin-starred Dim Sum restaurant — Tim Ho Wan. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order (with a minimum&...

In this episode, we cover two different experiences that both myself and Trish experienced these past few weeks. Trish talks about her "Dining with the Senses" event at the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel. Then I talk about my time at Universal Studios Japan for their Cool Japan 2018 event — happening until June 24, 2018. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code&nbs...

D23 Expo Japan 2018 has come and gone and now we talk about everything that happened! I share my story about how I lost and found my lens cap on Sindbad at Tokyo DisneySea. Trish gives tips about the cherry blossoms (sakura) this year in and around Tokyo Disney Resort. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made through our...

Trish is back and we talk all about the rumoured Tokyo DisneySky at Tokyo Disney Resort . Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made through our affiliate links helps keep us going and doesn't cost you anything extra. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate and subscribe to us on iTunes and Stitcher ! If you en...

In this episode, I give you my best practical tips for traveling to Japan . Chances are you aren't just visiting Tokyo Disneyland and you'll venture into other parts of the country. These tips make your life easier as you travel through Japan! Trish couldn't make it for this episode, but she'll be back in the next one as we discuss everything we know about the reportedly third park called Tokyo Di...

Both Trish and I ventured into Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea during on the snow day that happened recently. We share both of our experiences on the good and bad. All the details for the Tokyo Disney Resort 35th Anniversary "Happiest Celebration!" are out (for the most part) and we break it all down for you. Of course, we talk about the most important parts of any event, the merchandise, a...

In this episode, we discuss Anna and Elsa's Frozen Fantasy at Tokyo Disneyland . You'll learn everything you need to know about this yearly event including food, decorations, and entertainment. In the news, we talk about Chinese New Year at both Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland . We also talk about what to do if you are visiting Tokyo Disney Resort and it snows . We'll tell you what to...

The winter events are now underway at Tokyo Disney Resort! In this episode, we give our thoughts and a general overview of Pixar Playtime and Duffy Heartwarming Days . Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made through our affiliate links help keep us going and don't cost you anything extra. Thank you so much for listening...

Happy New Year Explorers! We're back with our 114th episode of the TDR Now Podcast. We discuss New Year's 2018 at the parks and catch up on all the news that's happened lately. If you're wondering how Chris turned TDR Explorer into a business, you can catch him on an episode of the ALT Insider Podcast , where he talks all about it. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first...

As 2017 comes to a close, we take a look back at 2017 at Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland and discuss (almost) everything that happened this year. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made through our affiliate links helps keep us going and doesn't cost you anything extra. Thank you so muc...

The biggest news recently is the huge investment of $2.7 billion planned for Tokyo Disney Resort. We go into full speculation mode in this episode to give our ideas what types of things could come to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and the resort. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made through our affiliate links hel...

Chris comes back from his trip to Shanghai Disneyland and has tons to talk about. From the improvements made at the resort to everything you need to know about Christmas at Shanghai Disneyland ! Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made through our affiliate links helps keep us going and doesn't cost you anything extra. Th...

Learn what the best gifts are from Tokyo Disney Resort for those on your Christmas list in our latest podcast episode! Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made through our affiliate links helps keep us going and doesn't cost you anything extra. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate and subscribe to us on iT...

We talk all about our favourite buffets to stuff our faces at both Tokyo Disneyland and within Tokyo. You'll never be hungry again after this episode. Tokyo Buffets Kushiya Monogatari  (Shinjuku & Odaiba) Appollo (Diver City Odaiba) THE OVEN (AquaCity Odaiba) Shakey’s (Shinjuku) Tomato (Shin-Okubo) Grand Cinq (Shin-Urayasu) Chinese Table (Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay) Sweets Paradise (Through...

Learn everything about Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! Including our best tips, advice, and what to eat and buy. If you're visiting this Christmas season, then you can't miss this one. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made through our affiliate links helps keep us going and doesn't cost you anything...

The most popular and alluring aspect of Tokyo Disney Resort is its merchandise. With new items coming out regularly, it's hard to know where to start. In this episode, we dig deep into and explain everything you need to know about Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea merchandise. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made t...

With the 35th Anniversary "Happiest Celebration!" next year at Tokyo Disneyland, we thought it was a fantastic idea to revisit one of our most asked questions (and our most read article ) in our latest podcast episode. When should you visit Tokyo Disneyland? We tell you the best and worst times throughout the year with taking the events for 2018 into account. You'll learn how to visit the par...

Our latest episode of the TDR Now Podcast talks about what to do in Tokyo during Halloween! From family-friendly activities to haunted areas of the city. If you find yourself in Tokyo during this time of year then you'll want to give this one a listen. References Shibuya Halloween Party Sanrio Puroland Discount Tickets Ikspiari Halloween VR Zone Shinjuku Haunted House Attractions Fuji-Q Highl...

We talk about our experience at Club 33 in Tokyo Disneyland. The food, atmosphere, and our thoughts about the club. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order with code  KLKTDREX . Any purchases made through our affiliate links helps keep us going and doesn't cost you anything extra. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! I...

I survived my first Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan! This episode gives you a rundown of what to expect, eat, and how to navigate the horrors that await if you decide to visit. If you plan on visiting Universal Studios Japan, we strongly recommend buying your tickets in advance through Klook (use offer code  KLKTDREX for extra savings off your first order). Also, buy your E...

I return from my trip to Hong Kong Disneyland during their Halloween Time Event.  Trish and I talk everything Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland including merchandise , food, shows, and — the best part — about their " Haunted House ". If you plan on heading to Hong Kong Disneyland this Halloween, save money on your park tickets through Klook (use offer code  KLKTDREX to save eve...

Learn all about Halloween this year at Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea. We discuss entertainment, food, decorations, our favourite things, and costume days. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you could support us on Patreon . Once we reach our goal of $500, we will record an extra 30-minute episode per mo...

We made it to our 100th episode! A huge thank you to all our fans of the TDR Now Podcast. We couldn't do it with you all. In this special episode, we go over our favourite things at Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, and things we enjoy in their respective cities! Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! If you enjoy the podc...

In our latest podcast episode, Trish returns from Shanghai Disneyland and shares her experience in our 85-minute trip report! She has fantastic tips and a couple of "what just happened" stories to share. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher! Hosted by  Trish and Chris . Find us on Twitter ,  Facebook , Instagram , YouTube ,  iTunes ,&nb...