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TDR Now Travel Podcast

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A podcast for theme park fans who love to travel! We're the longest-running show dedicated to informing you about theme parks in Asia including Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan. Come and travel along with us.
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Episodes

Theme Park News – Episode 256

We get you all caught up on Theme Parks News in Japan! We're a bit behind with our episodes. We appreciate your patience and support.

Jun 14, 202243 minEp. 253

Pokemon Legends Cafe in Tokyo – Episode 250

We discuss the new seasonal menu at the Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo, themed to the new Pokemon Legends Arceus game on the Nintendo Switch! From the food to merchandise, we talk about it all. Watch the video on our YouTube channel . We're skipping to episode 250 because we had technical issues with episode 249 and lost the audio. So, we decided to release this episode first to re-record episode 249!

Mar 04, 202235 minEp. 250

Totally Minnie Mouse – Episode 248

Totally Minnie Mouse is the first event at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in almost two years! We discuss what we think of this event and thoughts on the food, entertainment, and merchandise .

Feb 11, 202237 minEp. 248

Unlimited Travel Travel for $100 in Western Japan – Episode 247

We talk about unlimited travel to the western part of Japan in the Kansai area for about $100 for 3-days using the JR Rail Pass. I talk about what I did with this pass in three days, from sand dunes in Tottori to the Hello Kitty bullet train. You can check out the pass over on Klook .

Jan 28, 202240 minEp. 247

New Year’s Crowds at Universal Studios Japan – Episode 246

Happy New Year, Explorers! Our first episode of 2022 is all about Universal Studios Japan! Chris talks about his time at the park during New Year and what the crowds were like, what food he ate, and how the wait times were!

Jan 20, 202232 minEp. 246

Japan Theme Park News – Episode 244

There's been a lot happening at Tokyo Disney Resort in November and December 2021. We go over everything you may have missed, from a brand new Minnie Mouse event at the Parks to Japan's largest Disney Store opening !

Dec 16, 202143 minEp. 244

Sailor Moon Winter Illuminations in Japan is a Must – Episode 243

Japan loves its Winter Illuminations and is always something to look forward to in the winter months. This year over at the Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest (yes, that name is something), they're offering a special Sailor Moon illumination event based on the 2021 film "Sailor Moon Eternal"! We share our experience visiting this fantastic event by talking about the food, merchandise, and of course, the lights. You can check out the event over on our YouTube channel too !...

Dec 07, 202133 minEp. 243

Frozen The Broadway Musical in Tokyo – Episode 242

Disney's FROZEN, the hit Broadway musical, opened in Japan on June 24, 2021. Join us as we discuss " Anna and the Snow Queen " and the experience of visiting a musical in Japan. From what it's like to the type of merchandise available.

Dec 01, 202130 minEp. 242

Theme Park News Japan – Episode 240

We cover the latest news for theme parks here in Japan! From McDonald's coming to Tokyo Disney Resort to the Pokémon Company partnering with Universal Studios Japan. We recap everything that's happened to keep you in the know.

Nov 16, 202134 minEp. 240

Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary is OK – Episode 239

Tokyo DisneySea is celebrating its 20th anniversary until September 2022 with a special event. Well, we all know what's been happening for the last year and a half. As a result, this led to a less-than-ideal celebration at Tokyo DisneySea for this milestone. We discuss the food, entertainment, decorations, and merchandise, to give you an idea of what it's really like.

Nov 04, 202130 minEp. 239

Going to the Movies in Japan – Episode 237

Hey Explorers! Going to the movies, or cinema depending on where you're from, is an experience on its own. In this week's episode, we share with you what it's like going to the movies here in Japan! From popcorn, food, merchandise, and etiquette.

Oct 15, 202136 minEp. 237

30-mins in Theme Park Heaven – Episode 236

We spend 30-mins in theme park heaven in our new segment, where we discuss what we love about the parks right now! Sometimes, you need a little bit of positivity to get through the day.

Sep 25, 202130 minEp. 236

Shopping for CHEAP Tokyo Disneyland Merchandise – Episode 235

We're discussing how and where you can find CHEAP merchandise from Tokyo Disneyland. Whether or not that's a good thing for your luggage limit, we're telling you anyway! Here's where you can find LaLaport Tokyo Bay and Vivit Minami-Funabashi .

Sep 10, 202135 minEp. 235

Disney Fan Magazine 30th Anniversary – Episode 234

The Disney Fan magazine is a monthly publication showcasing Tokyo Disney Resort and Disney in Japan. The magazine is celebrating its 30th anniversary , and we discuss why we love this magazine and why you should get it.

Aug 27, 202131 minEp. 234

Things You Can’t Do at Tokyo Disneyland – Episode 232

Tokyo Disneyland does things its own way, which sometimes throws people for a loop when they visit. We discuss a few of the things that you can't do at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! Please read our article that also lists what we talk about!

Aug 06, 202133 minEp. 232

Starbucks Japan’s 47 Limited-Time Frappuccinos – Episode 231

Starbucks Japan released 47 limited-time Frappuccinos. We're talking about the ones we've tried and what our must-try flavours are! Each flavour is only available at its respected prefecture, which means you'd have to travel to every corner of Japan to try them all. Check out our video on YouTube too ! Here's a list of all the different flavours (this list is from this excellent blog ): Hokkaido Creamy Corn Aomori’s Buzzing Apple Strawberry Iwate Matcha and Black Sesame Miyagi’s Zunda Matcha Aki...

Jul 30, 202152 minEp. 231

Japan Theme Park News – Episode 230

There's been a lot of theme park news here in Japan in the last little while. We'll go over what's happening at Tokyo Disney Resort, Universal Studios Japan, and the future Studio Ghibli theme park!

Jul 16, 202131 minEp. 230

Alice in Wonderland Hotel Room at Tokyo Disneyland – Episode 229

Did you know that the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel has an Alice in Wonderland-themed hotel room? Chris got to stay in the room and shares his experience with this character room at Tokyo Disney Resort! Is it worth your hard-earned money? You can also check out a video room tour over on YouTube .

Jul 02, 202137 minEp. 229
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