#Donald duck (a must at 3 pm)

[theverycoolfish]

I apologize for well Europeans as an European myself.

my only advice is to BE CAREFUL posting about holiday traditions around europeans. you'll post something casual like "anyone else watch the old Grinch movie every year? what a classic" and a european will appear as if summoned and say some shit like "funny how USAmericans always CONVENIENTLY forget that Not Everyone On Earth is from The USA…….. no of COURSE we dont watch 'the grunch' or whatever the fuck that is…. our tradition is to attend a community showing of Glummdorf the Racial Stereotype"

[greenbagjosh]

13 + 14 June 1998 - HRH the Queen’s 72nd Birthday and the cringeworthy Donald Duck joke

Originally written in June 2018

Hi everyone, 

Hope you are having a nice evening.Twenty years ago today and tomorrow, I went on the cheapest path from Munich to Prague.  And came back the next day almost 11 PM.  Saturday the 13th June 1998, it was a few days before the start of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.  Widgetmeister International had two paid days off officially, namely Fronleichnam for Thursday the 11th, and Friday the 12th.  Neither day counted against my vacation balance.  On Thursday I did a bit of exploring on the S-8 line from Englschalking up to the Franz Josef Strauss airport, known also by its airport code "MUC".  The Schönes Wochenende ticket would not be valid as it was a Thursday so I bought a ticket for the outer zones of the MVV-München transit area that were otherwise not covered by my month pass.  It was raining so there was not much to see.  At the time, there was also an expansion project for the S-1 train, instead of all trains going to Neufahrn and Freising, some S-1 trains would also go to the airport.  This was called the "Neufahrner Spange".  

Friday the 12 June was a shopping day.  I bought myself a Czech language guide.  Czech is not exactly romanized Russian.  For that reason, it is a good idea to have a Czech language book.Saturday the 13 June arrived.  I had to be at München Hbf by 7:10 AM to catch the train to Plattling, and it left from the "short-haul" track 25.  On the German rail side, this was the only known electrified section.  On Saturday *and* Sunday, the Schönes Wochenende Ticket was valid, and for only 35 Mark.  The train stopped at Freising, Landshut and Landau on the Isar before arriving at Plattling about 9 AM.  About 9:05 AM, a diesel unit went on to the border at Bayerisch Eisenstein.  This train really went through the backwoods, made about nine stops about ten minutes from each other.  The train did not arrive in Bayerisch Eisenstein until 10:13 AM.  So what was at Bayerisch Eisenstein?  It was a border town on the German side, and right at the same station was the Czech border, known as Železná Ruda-Alžbětín.  You had to have your passport ready for stamping back then as the Czech Republic was neither in the European Union nor a Schengen member.  Also, then as now, they did not use the Euro.  So changing money was necessary.  I think the exchange rate then was 21 Koruna to 1 DM.  The smallest coin was the 10 Heller, then the 20 and 50 Heller, then 1 Koruna, 2 Koruna, 5, 10 and so on.  Bills were 20, 50, 100, 200, 500.  Please refer to XE.com in case I cannot otherwise provide an equivalent in Dollars, Mark or Euro.  Back then the Czech Republic was inexpensive compared to Germany.  Even the train fare.  But somehow you get what you pay for, likely in speed and comfort.I bought a single fare ticket to Prague at the Zelezna Ruda station on the Czech side, paying in Koruna.  I think it was 75 Koruna then, as today it costs 110 Koruna.

The train left about 11:08 AM, and arrived in Plzen about 1:10 PM.  For a distance of 60 miles, it must have gone an average of 30 mph, unelectrified, windy and slow up to Klatovy, and then fairly straight, medium-fast and electrified the rest of the way.  Plzen Hlavní Nádrazí (central station) has an interesting dome.  At Plzen, I made a quick shopping journey to a grocery store along Americká called the Maxi Hit.  I bought some beer and Slivovitz - the real good plum brandy.    

When I arrived back at the Plzen station, I found that the regular train to Prague was delayed.  I had my radio with me, and there was a BBC English broadcast on.  Apparently it was Queen Elizabeth's birthday and they did a short tribute.  Later in the broadcast, one joke that they told was "Why did Donald Duck?  Because someone was shooting at him"

I think the train to Prague arrived around 3 PM.  It went as far as Prague Smichov.  The conductor on the train gestured at me, to take the subway to the town center.  I bought a 24 hour subway/bus ticket, I think for 70 Koruna, and stamped it at Smíchovské nádrazí, and went to my hostel at Karlovo námestí and on the street Na Zborencí.  Back then it was owned by the Czech chapter of Hostelling International.  Google maps still shows the big "Na Zborenci" sign in the alleyway where it remains.  The room was cheap but there was no breakfast served on Sundays.  And, I would find out later, that the room I was in, was co-ed, something I was not used to in a dorm room in a hostel.   

I dropped off my luggage at my bedside in the hostel, then took the subway at Karlovo Namesti to Staromestska, the old part of Prague, changing at Mustek.  At Staromestska is the clock tower, the Chram Matky, and next door is the Josefov, the Jewish Quarter.  The museums were closed that day so I could only walk around.  I returned in 2006 to visit one of the synagogues and I still have the kippa.  I took the Metro across the Vlatva river, and took a tram to Malostranské náměstí, the west side of Charles Bridge.  It is a strictly pedestrian bridge, apparently a popular tourist attraction in itself.  I have a selfie of being on that bridge in a red and white sweater, as Prague was a bit chilly, around the low 60s for temperatures.  When I arrived on the east side, I found a store that sold hats, and that is where I bought that red-white-and-green striped hat.  I think it is about a foot high, and yes, it is probably the silliest hat I ever owned.  On 24th July 1998 I took a selfie of myself, yes, with that hat!  I did not know blacklight theater back in 1998, though my next visit February 2006 I went to a show - albeit medicated - at the Image Black Light Theater, was very interesting and in the back rows it was optically amazing.   

I was hungry and then looked for a place to have supper.  Closer to the clock tower, the offers were a bit out of my price range.  So I went to Staromestska.  There was an interesting restaurant called the "Studentska Satlava" or "Student Jail".  Apparently it was in the same building as where the writer Franz Kafka was born.  They had excellent deals for supper, including dark locally produced beer.  I had the sausage, chop and dumpling plate.  Gosh that was good.  Once that was done, I took the metro back to Karlovo Namesti, and went to bed.  In the morning I had to check out, take my luggage to Karlovo Namesti and further on to Hlavni Nadrazi.  I had a quick breakfast at what is now the CrossCafe.  There were lockers in Hlavni Nadrazi to place luggage.  Lockers were interesting as you could choose the combination with four dials.  You would retrieve your luggage by picking the same dial positions. 

I had not been to Vysehrad.  There is a canyon between Vysehrad and I P Pavlova and the metro travels along the auto bridge.  At Vysehrad there is a good view of Prague, also the Police Museum.  I went shopping at the Budejovicka shopping center.  It was open on Sunday, bought peanut flips, beer and slivovitz at the store because it was so cheap.  I took the metro to I P Pavlova and a tram back to Staromestska, bearing in mind that I had to return to Hlavni Nadrazi by 12:30 to catch the train to Munich through Plzen, Zelezna Ruda, Bayerisch Eisenstein, and Plattling.  I bought a ticket to Zelezna Ruda.

At 1 PM, the train left Praha Hlavni Nadrazi.  I was in a second class compartment, where there were eight seats to a compartment, four on each side.  In Germany, normally the same size would be for just six people in total.  The compartment was not air conditioned, and it was okay as the temperatures were not expected to exceed the mid 70s that day.  The train ride went without any extraordinary event up to Plzen.  I had to find a post office to send a postcard, and I almost missed the connection from Plzen to Klatovy and Zelezna Ruda.  At Klatovy I had to change to a very old diesel carriage, class 131, and to open the windows, you had to crank them up or down.  

By the time the train reached Zelezna Ruda, about 6:50 PM, the lady at the sales hut was about to close.  I made a few last minute purchases before crossing into Germany.  The snack bar was crummy on the German side at Bayerisch Eisenstein so I thought I would wait until I arrived at Plattling for some food.  Did not work out too well.  The German customs stamped my passport and did not look at my bag of slivovitz and beer.  The diesel train from Bayerisch Eisenstein arrived at Plattling about 8:45 PM, and there was not much time to get anything of value at the snack bar there.  

The train to Munich arrived around 9:30 so I had to take my snack to go.  The sun was about to set, and it was raining in the distance.  In the sky was an interesting effect.  I arrived home in Munich around 11 PM, I entered very quietly.  I was not told about any alarm clock issues (see w/e 31 July - 2 August 1998), and the next morning I went to work on time, and at lunch I had some interesting stories to tell my work colleagues and I mentioned the striped hat.  

Next adventure, Salzburg and the Berchtesgaden Salzbergwerk, weekend of 20th and 21st June 1998.  Servus und Gute Nacht!

[donaldduckdidnothingwrong]

me at 3 pm: must protect the soft fluffy duck

me at 3 am: but why is there no donald angst week

[lihikainanea]

(sorry this going to be long!) So maybe tiger celebrates christmas with Bill and his family because of some reason and they are so many people, so many activities but suddenly 3 pm EVERYONE sits down infront of the TV and tiger don't understand a thing. And Bill just "Its kallianka" and she still don't understand. "we must watch Donald Duck, Kalle Anka, kallianka" Because yes, all swedes look at Donald Duck 3 pm on christmas eve when we celebrate christmas. (1/2)

bohemianfortunes said: But the weirdest thing is that no one is really watching. Bill sits with his phone, the kids play games and the old relatives are sleeping. So Tiger think she can change the channel and suddenly EVERYONE is looking at her. Because EVERYONE "watch" kallianka on christmas! (2/2)

I LOVE YOU AND ALL OF YOUR AMAZING SWEDISHNESS SO MUCH.

I didn’t even know this was a thing and now I am just so obsessed with this concept. Why Donald Duck?

And see, for those of you who asked me about Sweden’s “rules” or habits and whatnot--Donald Duck has literally been airing on the same channel in Sweden at the same time on the same day for 60 years.

60. YEARS.

God I love them and their routines.

[shadow-light19]

Traveling Home Chapter 5: The Temple

Notes: I have a Spanish to English translation at the end of the chapter. You’ll understand once you get to the end. I also made this a longer chapter than usual to make up for the lack of updates yesterday and the late update today. Happy Easter!

Summary: Donald tries to escape the temple with the Ahuizotl is giving chase. Scrooge and the others make it back to the plane and an amigo arrives at the village.

Previous Chapter: https://shadow-light19.tumblr.com/post/172389666097/traveling-home-chapter-4-the-quicksand

Next Chapter: https://shadow-light19.tumblr.com/post/172578583882/traveling-home-chapter-6-the-mansion-notes-at

Day 1

 “Can you hurry it up please?” Donald struggled to keep his voice calm. It pitched in panic at the end though.

He was already sunk to his chest. Scrooge twirled the rope and tossed it at the hiking stick. It missed. Scrooge reeled it in as he sunk a bit and twirled the rope again. Donald gripped his bag’s straps in anticipation. Scrooge had just hooked the rope on the stick when Donald felt something grab his leg. Before he could cry out in alarm, he was dragged under the quicksand. After a couple seconds, he hit solid ground with a resounding thud.

“Ow!” Donald sat up and rubbed his back.

“Where am I?”

~Grrrrrghrgh~

“Oh no...” Donald quickly stood and faced the direction the growl had come from.

The Ahuizotl glared back at him. It flexed its deadly claws.

~ROOOAAARRRR~

“Waaak!” Donald turned around and ran.

He didn’t know where he was going but he had to lose the creature. Each tunnel had several other tunnels connected and he ran until he found a door. He shouldered it open then held his breath as he shut the door, pressing his ear to it. Donald didn’t relax until he heard pounding pawsteps go past. Now that he was safe for the moment, he could try to figure out where he was. He turned away from the door.

“Wa-!” Donald clasped his beak shut with his hands.

Hopefully, the Ahuizotl didn’t hear that.

The chamber was filled with decaying bodies of fish and skeletons. Some skeletons were still wearing frayed or damaged clothing of villagers and sailors. Donald stumbled and vomited. He took a couple deep breaths to calm down before carefully tiptoeing his way through the chamber. The smell was horrible and he didn’t want to chance being in the same room for too long.

As he passed a pile midway through the chamber, a glimmer caught his attention. He turned back. There amidst a pile of dead fish, was a pile of stones. At the very top of the pile, was a gleaming blue topaz the size of a hairbrush.

That must be the Topaz!

Donald snagged it off the pile and shoved it into his bag. Since the chamber had three other doorways, he decided to go through the doorway directly across from where he entered.

Just as he closed the door behind him, he heard a thunderous bang from the chamber.

Oh no! It caught up with me!

Donald couldn’t stop to pull up the map on his phone. He would have to look at it after he got to a safer place. He took off through the tunnels again, crisscrossing in every direction. Donald must’ve been running and dodging through chambers and tunnels for hours, with short breaks in between, before he finally felt safe enough to rest awhile. Donald collapsed against the tunnel’s wall in exhaustion. He took a gulp of water from his water bottle and grabbed a granola bar from his bag.

Who knows how long I’m gonna be trapped in this tunnel? I have to make sure I ration everything just in case.

Donald had a couple extra water bottles in his bag as well as several bags of trail mix and a couple granola and protein bars. Launchpad had been carrying most of the supplies so Donald only had snacks on him. Once he was more rested, Donald pulled his phone out of his bag.

IT’S 9:45 PM?! Donald was dumbfounded. He didn’t realize that a whole day had passed by.

Everyone must be so worried! I hope Uncle Scrooge took the kids home. I don’t want them anywhere near this temple.

Donald noticed that his phone battery was at 78%. He would need to conserve it until he could get to the surface and call his family. He unlocked his phone and pulled up the photo of the map. He scanned it for any chamber he recognized but couldn’t find anything remotely similar to where he was.

Looks like I’m in one of the unexplored areas. I wonder how big this temple actually is?

 Day 3 - Morning 

 It took Scrooge and the gang about 2 days to make it back to the little village that they had landed the plane by. Everyone was tired and heartbroken from their adventure and the villagers picked up on it. They noticed how that one duck with the black sailor suit was absent and that the rest of the travelers looked worn.

“If there is anything this village can do for you all please let us know. We give you our condolences for your friend.” The head of the village offered. He was a large dog with a gray mustache.

“Thanks, man, but I think we all really just want to go home now. It’s hitting everyone hard right now.” Launchpad replied.

Scrooge and the kids didn’t even notice that they were being spoken to.

“Have a safe journey home, travelers.” The villagers departed to their homes or nearby buildings to let them be.

Launchpad turned back to the group. They were heading for the plane on the outskirts of the village. The whole trip back had been quiet and depressing. Even now Launchpad wasn’t sure how to help them. He was struggling to keep himself composed enough to get them home.

I hope Mrs. Beakley knows how to help everyone. I don’t even know how we’re going to be able to handle this, let alone inform Donald’s friends and family about his passing.

   Panchito Romero Miguel Junipero Francisco Quintero Gonzales and his trusty steed, Señor Martinez, were traveling alongside a mountain range. The two had been traveling for some time, seeking adventure and fortune so that Panchito could build his own Rancho.

“Hey look Señor Martinez! Es un cuidadito!”

The two were still a couple of miles from the village.

“Let’s ride!” Señor Martinez whinnied in agreement and took off running.

As they were approaching the village, they noticed a big red plane taking off from the left-side outskirts.

“That’s pretty fancy Señor! I wonder who they are aye? We’ll ask the aldeanos when we arrive.”

The two were surprised when they saw that most of the villagers were not outside when they rode into the village center. Panchito guided Señor Martinez to a trough filled with water and walked into the bar. He found several villagers inside having a drink.

“Hola Señora!” Panchito greeted as he pulled up a chair to a pretty dog.

“What was up with the fancy plane?”

The woman smiled sadly at Panchito.

“It was a group of travelers that just left. They wanted to find a treasure that is in a nearby temple, even though we warned them that many adventurers have been lost in their journey. It seems the same consequence beheld them.”

Panchito took his sombrero off his head and held it to his chest.

“Aye, it is a sad day indeed to lose an amigo. Tan triste de hecho.”

“I’m sure it sounds horrible but I sort of expected it. It was a duck that was dressed in a black sailor suit and sailor hat. The Ahuizotl is known to take sailors and fishermen.”

Panchito froze at the description.

No, I’m being dramático. Just because it sounds like Donaldo doesn’t mean it is.

“Can you tell me what the travelers looked like?”

The woman could tell that something was wrong since Panchito’s tone changed.

“… There was a tall pato wearing a pilot’s suit, an older pato with a thick accent wearing a top hat and holding a cane, three pequeño patos wearing red, blue, and green, and una pequeña pato wearing a purple and pink blouse and skirt. The one that never returned had the worst temperamento.”

Panchito quickly placed the hat on his head.

“The one that went missing, that is one of mi mejores amigos! I have to go look for him! Where is the temple?!”

The woman got up from her seat.

“I’ll show you where to go, but first you’re gonna need some supplies.

  Translations

 “Rancho” - Ranch

“Es un cuidadito” – It’s a little town.

“Aldeanos” – Villagers

“Señora” – Miss

“Amigo” – Friend

 “Tan triste de hecho.” – So sad indeed.

"Pato" - Duck

“Pequeño/Pequeña pato” – Little boy/girl

“Temperamento” – Temper

“Mejores amigos” – Best friends

[carleencl]

Adventures in Hong Kong: Day 3 - Disneyland

DAY 3: October 29, 2018

Third day in Hong Kong was spent in the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland! This was on the top on my list that I’ve been looking forward to visit since I was a child. Who wouldn’t be excited to experience a magical day in this place, right?

I’ve been a Disney girl ever since I can remember watching cartoons. I love each and every movies, and shows that Disney created, especially when a Disney princess was included.

Visiting Disneyland made my inner child out again and explore the magical world of Disney. That inner child where you weren’t scared to try new things, curious about everything, and is brave enough to make it happen.

We rode the MTR going to Disneyland since it was convenient, fast, and cheaper.

To go to there, take the Tsuen Wan Line (Red Line) to Lai King station, get off the train, and change train at Lai King Platform 3 towards Tung Chung (Orange Line). Get off at Sunny Bay Station and interchange at Sunny Bay Platform 3 towards Disneyland, then board the train to Disneyland Resort (Pink Line), and get off at Disneyland Resort station. Afterwards, just walk towards the Disneyland entrance.

The train especially for going to Disneyland was so cuuute! Everything was shaped like Mickey, it’s like spot the hidden Mickey.. except it isn’t hidden! 😅 🤣  Also, the seats were comfy since it was like those car seats.

I’ll be sharing the photos I took during my trip there, so better expect that this post will be photo-heavy, meaning a lot of photos coming up! It will be like a virtual tour of HK Disneyland. Some photos are put together to lessen the photos, but some weren’t since I feel it is better to have it with its original size. On top of that, I’ll post my vlog below about Disneyland for you to further see what happens in the park.

Here’s what you will see upon getting of the Disneyland Resort station, a welcoming sign to Disneyland.

After a walking a few minutes, you would be greeted a fountain with Mickey on top! The Mickey statue was actually going up and down, like surfing on the top of the Whale.

We bought our tickets via Klook again. Our experience with Klook was great. We just exchanged the vouchers for the tickets, and went inside. No need to fall in line just to get in.

Decorations during this time was for Halloween since it was October. The theme was Nightmare Before Christmas.

Pumpkins everywhere! 🎃

Denim Jacket: Forever 21 Shades: Sorrento

Of course, a photo with any Mickey on it was a must during the Disneyland trip!

I love what was written above, “Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” It just like telling to leave the present for now, and enjoy a world full of magic for now.

Pictures below were taken at the Main Street.

Each store has Disney memorabilia and souvenirs you can purchase.

We were able to witness a band playing. During that time, it feels that I was indeed in another world and away from reality.

The bakery was so lovable and aesthetics was really really good! Good job Disney, this kid at heart was very happy!

Desserts looks so appetizing and yummy but at the same time, feels like I can’t eat it because it was just so cute!

Tried the Chicken & Mushroom Pie & the Lava Cheese Tart and both were so mouthwatering.

◼️ IRON MAN EXPERIENCE

First on the list to try was the Iron Man Experience!

Starkvision a.k.a. 3D glasses were for pick-up before entering the ride itself. There were different stations/rooms that can cater the visitors for the ride. The ride was about “us” and Iron Man saving the city.

This ride was one of the best rides ever! It was 4D and really in sink with the one showing that you can literally feel like you were in it! I can’t really describe it that well, so better try to visit HK Disneyland to be able to experience it.

◼️ STAR WARDS: HYPERSPACE MOUNTAIN

The scaredy cat in me got away once I stepped foot in Disney and was able, for the first time, rode a roller coaster! I am really scared in riding one but for the sake that I was in Disney and that this was a Star Wars themed ride, I bet on life and tried this one.

Ride was also amazing, I was actually closing my eyes at times because it was just soooo fast as if I’ll fly away from my seat. 🤣 I loved the effects that made me feel I was one of the Jedi fighting against evil. Hands down again, Disney!

One of the food halls in the park.

◼️ TOY STORY LAND

On our way to another ride, I saw this and know we were near the Tory Story land. (and also we can hear music and Woody’s “Yee-haw! Giddy-up partner!” 🤣)

And there’s Woody!

Life-sized toy alphabet and Mr. Potato Head!

Toy Story land made me feel like so small like a toy! So this how Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Rex and the rest of the toys feel like. 🤣 

This part was so wonderful having life-sized Toy Story designs and this was my favorite theme in the park.

That’s how big the toys are!

Top: Zara Shorts: Forever 21 Shoes: Nike

Since it was Halloween season, Sid’s toy was in the land, Babyface/Spider Baby! It was so realistic and creepy at the same time. 

◼️ IT’S A SMALL WORLD

The ride with all those dolls! 🎎

The dolls were just so cute! 😍

The Philippines!

I was just a little surprised that the Tarsier was big. 😅 Also, I just found out during that time that there’s a Filipino/Tagalog version of “It’s A Small World.” 😅 

This part was just so girly and pastel-ly!

Can you spot “Paalam?”

After riding this, I can’t get the song, “It’s A Small World” out of my mind! I keep on singing it on repeat the whole day. 😂

◼️ MICKEY’S PHILHAR MAGIC

Sorry that this one’s dark. I took it at night while on our way to the Night Parade because I later realized I don’t have a photo of the entrance signage.

PhilharMagic is a 3D show that shows magic and fantasy of an orchestra including the instruments, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and more! The visuals, and sounds were actually very believable that I felt that it was really happening in the place.

◼️ JUNGLE RIVER CRUISE

Here, you will have a tour guide for the whole Jungle Cruise. The lines were sorted according to what language you prefer: Chinese or English. The lines was a little long that took us about 30 - 45minutes until it was our turn.

Effects were so good that feels like it was real and will be able to attack me. Again, Disney, you are always on point! 👊

The whole ride took us about 15-20 minutes long.

We claimed our free pop corns which was included in the Klook voucher. Flavors were caramel and BBQ/Buffalo, I think. I like the caramel more than the other flavor.

Next stop was the Grizzly Gulch.

◼️ GRIZZLY GULCH

Grizzly Gulch made me forget for a second that I was in Disneyland since everything just makes you believe that you are in another place. It made me feel I was in a movie with a Western themed film.

There were even performers dancing and singing - makes everything more believable.

My very own ”WANTED” sign. 🔒

◼️ JOURNEY TO HALLOWEEN TOWN

This was the attraction that took us the longest to get our turn. I think it took us about an hour or more and when it was our turn, a little technical happened which took another 15 minutes of waiting time.

Sally is so pretty and exactly looks like the cartoon.

This attraction was actually not a ride but a live action story telling. The only thing disappointing was that the other parts were spoken in Chinese rather than in English. I know we were in Hong Kong but I would truly appreciate if it was spoken in English since it is Disney after all.

More pumpkins! 🎃

Witty sign before exiting the attraction, “Come Back Soon! We’re always dying to see you!”

Night’s approaching and the last ride we tried was the Mystic Point.

◼️ MYSTIC POINT

The facade of the Mystic Point attraction.

Another ride that I enjoyed - a trackless ride! It seems simple as you enter but during the ride, all I can say was that  “Wow!” I loved how they incorporate the 4D experience while in a trackless ride. You can feel the wind, splatters of water, hear everything clearly, and more. If I’ll comeback to Disneyland, I’ll ride this one again.

◼️ DISNEY NIGHT PARADE

Villains were on the spotlight for Halloween’s Disney Night Parade, since it was Halloween after all. There were no sight of Mickey, Goofy, Minnie, and etc. All were the different villains from the Disney stories.

Below are just photos I got during nighttime in Disneyland.

I’m currently missing Disneyland while writing this blog post. I will surely be back to the magical world of Disney! Truly a place where I can say, I will always be a kid at heart because of Disney.

HONG KONG ITINERARY FOR DAY 3

This was our itinerary for Day 3 in Hong Kong

DAY 3

08:00 AM - Wake Up 08:30 AM - BREAKFAST 09:30 AM - ETD from Hotel 10:15 AM - ETA to Disneyland 10:30AM - Explore Disneyland 12:30 PM - LUNCH 02:00 PM - Rides 08:45PM - Disney Night Parade 09:15 PM - ETD from Disneyland 10:00 PM - ETA to Hotel / DINNER

To sum up my Disneyland adventure in Hong Kong, I compiled all the video clips I got. Feel free to watch it below:

*Not sponsored by Klook. Friends and relatives suggested trying Klook to have a less hassle vacation in another country. Experience with it was good and was able to skip the long lines because of booking with them. Paid Klook through an OTC bank since some says there were additional fees when credit card was used.

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[eckshecks]

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Just in time for the inauguration, or, more accurately, doomsday, comes Battle Hymns, a record specifically designed to rally your spirits during these turbulent times. As plainly stated on the compilation’s website: “It is a protest record!” So play it loud.

Battle Hymns is available through Quasi’s website, quasiband.com, and the band not only contributes a track, the group’s core members, Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss, also turn up on a number of the other tracks as backing players. The roster of other participating musicians reads like a who’s who of NW indie rock: Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker, Stephen Malkmus, Rebecca Gates, Scott McCaughey, and Doug Martsch, among others.

Things get off to a forthright start with the self-explanatory “We Won’t Go Back” by Love Always — the Thermals’ Kathy Foster, who handles all instrument and vocal chores, proudly declaiming, “We fight the hate, the lies/We won’t go back” over a powerful (and fuzzy) musical backing. Mary Timony’s “Fight the Hate” is in a similar vein, a simple statement wedded to a tough rock beat.

But a number of tracks, unsurprisingly, evince a darker humor. The best in this regard is Quasi’s creepy “Ballad of Donald Duck & Elmer Fudd,” an allegorical parable narrated with sinister coolness by Coomes. Elsewhere, Mac McCaughan tries to find a silver lining in the poppy “Happy New Year (Prince Can’t Die Again),” but the best he can do is assert that well, at least we won’t have to live through the horrors of 2016 again (Martsch’s ghostly, aptly titled, “Fuck 2016” expresses a similar sentiment). And “No More Fizz,” by MEDS (Carrie Brownstein and Katie Harkin) presents a stripped-down, sharp shock of a litany of what perils may await us; not only the absence of essentials like electricity and sex, but “No more punctuation” and “No more mathematics,” which, given the increasing disparagement of science and education, doesn’t seem entirely far-fetched. “I’m just waitin’ to feel love,” Brownstein sings hopefully during the chorus. Don’t hold your breath.

But the answer might be provided by “Love in the Time of Resistance” by the wonderfully named Filthy Friends (Tucker, McCaughey, Bill Rieflin, Kurt Bloch, and Peter Buck). Its sound is mournful and a bit dissonant (rather like a Sleater-Kinney track), but it’s a song that also refuses to concede defeat: “Can’t go back, we must move on … Can’t let hatred rule.” There’s an urgency in Tucker’s voice, pleading with you to not give into despair. Let this album provide the soundtrack to your own form of resistance. Even buying it makes a difference; the album, available as a download, is a pay-what-you-want release, and all proceeds are earmarked for Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, and 350.org.

(You can purchase the album HERE)

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IN THE LAND OF THE FREE

The land of the free. Our land. A problem. Freedom is being lost. Temporarily. The protesters across the nation are saving it. We will remain the land of the free.

I have to admit however I was concerned for a while.

Our government has become the bad guys. Especially the police. They killed one black person too many. Now the pendulum is swinging.

“Kettling” is a process which provokes violence by trapping protesters in a fight or flight type situation. “Trapping” significant. An example being driven down a narrow street where at the other end more police are waiting.

At that point the protesters are gassed, pepper sprayed, beaten with batons, and then arrested.

Not all atrocities are reported. There are too many. I want to share 2 situations which recently occurred in Los Angeles.

A homeless man wheel chair bound. He was out past curfew. However he had nothing to do with the protest. In any fashion. The police shot him in the head with a rubber bullet.

The homeless person slumped in his wheel chair. He was bleeding profusely from his head.

I have seen enough photos the past 2 weeks to realize rubber bullets are not kid toys. They are capable of serious damage.

The other situation a “drive-by shooting” by the police.

Past curfew again. A 7 pm curfew. A bunch of teenagers were quietly walking on a side street on their way home. They were in their own neighborhood.

A Deputy Sheriff was driving by. He leaned out the car window in a “drive-by” fashion. He opened fire on the kids on the sidewalk. Pepper balls and rubber bullets.

Mitt Romney exhibited his independence once again last night. Sleeves rolled up, he marched with the demonstrators in Washington.

Donald lives in another world. He sees what he wants to see. Nothing more.

He is taking credit for the peaceful protests.

He is lucky no one has been killed. The black steel fence would not have stopped the protesters.

Coronavirus deaths now exceed 110,000. Trump takes no credit for any part of them.

Something about the Greek people. Coronavirus hit them. Their number of confirmed cases and deaths relatively small. The reason being the Greek people listened to their government. Who in turn had listened to the scientists.

Mykonos is a busy beautiful island. I have visited a few times. Night life beyond conception. Narrow streets. Every building a bar or restaurant on the first floor. People everywhere.

Note again the Greek people pay attention. It was reported this past week that a Mykonos bar was fined $20,000 for failing to social distance. Can you see that happening in the U.S.?

Remember Looney Tunes Cartoons? Age may play a part in whether you recall. At 84, I distinctly remember watching Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd every saturday at the movies.

The saturday movie bit began when I was 4. Neighborhood movie houses were packed with kids watching the movies and yelling and screaming. Two movies. One a cowboy flick. A serial. And a Looney Tunes Cartoon.

The admission $.04. Hard to believe! Many years ago. 1939-1940.

HBO brought back Looney Tunes this past week. The characters the same. However “liberalized” to some extent. For example, Elmer Fudd who was always chasing and shooting at Bugs Bunny will no longer have a gun. Substituted for the gun a scythe. HBO views it as a “liberal alteration.”

A lot of big companies cutting back or filing for bankruptcy. It’s the times. Coronavirus the primary reason.

BP Oil announced it is cutting 10,000 jobs. Fifteen percent of its work force.

BP offered 2 reasons. Coronavirus, of course. Fewer persons driving. Less gasoline being sold.

The other is BP’s plans to shift oil and gas majors to renewable energy. BP’s capitulation in this regard is admirable. Major companies are reluctant to change the nature of their businesses. BP has seen the light of day.

My good friends Fran and Tom Dixon are visiting from Buffalo. They have been here since June 1. I have not seen them. Told them before they came I planned on remaining quarantined. Told them also they were crazy to come yet. Coronavirus still with us.

Though younger than me, both are senior citizens. Braver than Louis. They are here. Called yesterday. I did not hear the phone ringing. Tom left a message. Know you refuse to come out, we miss you, etc.

I miss them, also. Two of the best people I have met in my years in Key West. Tom owns a piece of the Ocean Key House. They visit 3-4 times a year.

Next time!

Masks required in Key West? They were till thursday. The Monroe County Commission voted masks were “recommended,” not “required.” A stupid move I thought. The vote was 3-2.

Friday Key West ruled on the issue. Rather than follow Monroe County’s decision, Key West Mayor Johnston issued a ruling that masks must be worn, except when drinking or eating.

Good for her!

Key West experienced its first reopening weekend this past one. I am curious to see what the coronavirus numbers will be for Key West 4-6 weeks from now.

Enjoy your day!

IN THE LAND OF THE FREE was originally published on Key West Lou

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Visitor guide to tokyo disneyland - Opening hours

Browse touring information to have a good time at disneyland in tokyo disney hotel delighting in attractions and also dream world.

The Magic Kingdom is having problem in Europe, however more than One Decade after Mickey Mouse as well as his gang opened evictions to free-spending Japanese, the Tokyo Disneyland thrives. Tokyo Disneyland is equally as 'Disney' as you could anticipate, and also in numerous methods, of a greater requirement compared to the other Disney Parks. Tokyo Disneyland is an amusement park based upon the films produced by Walt Disney. It was opened up in 1983 as the initial Disney amusement park outside of the USA. Modeled after Disneyland in The golden state as well as the Magic Kingdom in Florida, Tokyo Disneyland is composed of 7 themed lands and also features seasonal decors as well as parades. It is integrated in the very same design as Disneyland in The golden state as well as the Magic Kingdom in Florida. It is had by The Oriental Land Company, which certifies the theme from The Walt Disney Firm. There are 2 parks alongside each other Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. You need to pay different for each one.

You can have a much more delightful time at the Tokyo Disneyland as well as Tokyo DisneySea Parks by inspecting the various schedules of destinations, restaurants, stores and more in breakthrough. Visitors can experience a lot more satisfying keep at Tokyo Disney Resort by acquainting themselves in breakthrough with the operating hours and also other information of the Hotel's many facilities as well as sessions attended to their comfort.

The Disney open day someday passport provides you the adaptability to visit Disneyland or Disney Sea on any type of day you pick. You won't need to stress over being secured in to the one day so you can go when the mood ideal fits you. Famous for its tourist attractions as well as flights you'll uncover that Tokyo Disney Resort supplies serious enjoyable for everybody. To dominate Tokyo Disneyland in less than 2 days called for Strategic Preparing. At 115 acres, Tokyo Disneyland would certainly most certainly be a huge park to cover. After payment you will certainly be sent out an exchange ticket as well as you will have to exchange this at the Tokyo Disneyland major entryway info and also box office for your actual entry.

When to visit Tokyo Disneyland

Major public vacations are the busiest time of the year. Stay clear of checking out the park throughout the Golden Week (end of April - start of May) as well as New Years holidays.

Saturday is the busiest day of the week, and also the least visitors is during the week specifically on Tuesday, Wednesday as well as Thursdays.

During the year the tiniest groups remain in January (after the Sixth) and also February on weekdays: weekends are still extremely busy.

In summertime it's really warm as well as damp, yet very crowded. The 2nd half of July as well as all of August are peak season.

The finest time to visit Tokyo Disneyland is at completion of Could: it's quite tranquil in terms of groups and the weather is good. Similar concession in between crowds as well as climate condition is attainable in autumn months.

Holiday durations (Halloween, Christmas, and so on) are extremely busy. If there's a Japanese vacation dropping throughout this duration, stay clear of seeing the park on now as it will certainly be jammed (for example, the Emperors Birthday celebration on December 23).

Disneyland's participation depends a great deal on the weather: throughout rainfall there are half as lots of site visitors. Take into consideration that many outside trips are closed if it rainfalls and also parades and reveals cancelled. At the exact same time there will be no crowds and when the rainfall stops - everything will begin functioning correctly again.

Opening hours

Opening hrs are on a daily basis from 10am-6pm. There are Starlight Evenings, usually on weekends when the park remains open up until around 10pm. You can use your limitless pass or buy a Starlight Ticket which will obtain you into the park from 5pm till closing. Closing time differs for Starlight Evenings, depending on the season and the weather.

Times and Prices Open Daily: Times vary Tokyo Disneyland: One day pass: 5, 800 yen Tokyo DisneySea: Someday pass: 5, 800 yen

Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan ( 15 minutes by train from Tokyo station)

How to Get There Tokyo Station JR Keiyo Line (concerning 15 mins) leave at JR Maihama Terminal (South Departure)

Themed lands in TokyoDisneyland to Visit

World Bazaar

World Mart, located at the primary entry to the park, is a covered shopping game lined by stores as well as dining establishments. The location is designed like an early 20th century American town and acts as the park's primary buying area where lots of visitors quit on their escape of the park.

Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland discovers the motifs of deep space and also future innovations. It is home to prominent tourist attractions such as Area Hill, Celebrity Tours and also Buzz Lightyear's AstroBlasters.

Toontown

Toontown is a suv toon community where the Disney characters live, work and also play. Targeted at a more youthful target market, Toontown allows site visitors satisfy Mickey at his residence, use Donald Duck's boat, take a look at Chip 'n Dale's Treehouse and also ride a child sized rollercoaster.

Fantasyland

Fantasyland is based on the traditional animated films by Disney as well as is house to the legendary Cinderella's Castle at the center of the park, along with various other personalities and also trips such as Peter Frying pan, Snow White, It's A Small World and Pooh's Hunny Search, an original Fantasyland attraction distinct to Tokyo Disneyland.

Critter Country

Critter Country is house to Br' emergency room Bunny, Br' emergency room Fox, Br' er Bear as well as the various other characters from the Disney movie 'Track of the South'. Below you can locate the preferred Sprinkle Hill log flight, in addition to assisted canoe trips on the Rivers of America.

Westernland

Westernland is themed after the United States western frontier along the Rivers of The U.S.A.. The location is house to the popular rollercoaster Huge Thunder Mountain, while Tom Sawyer Island is found out in the middle of the river.

Adventureland

Adventureland includes tourist attractions that encompass the spirit of adventure. Below you could sign up with a jungle cruise ship, discover the Swiss Family Treehouse, ride the Western River Railway as well as sail with the Pirates of the Caribbean.

Anna as well as Elsa's Frozen Fantasy - Jan 13 to march 20, 2015

This brand-new unique event at Tokyo Disneyland is themed to Anna and Elsa's globe after the occasions received the Disney movie Frozen. Anna and also Elsa, having integrated as well as restored their ties, welcome Visitors to a gorgeous world of snow and ice created by Elsa's magical power. The Park will certainly be decorated with snow as well as ice crystal themes influenced by the movie. Visitors will certainly locate opportunities to experience the world of Frozen at Tokyo Disneyland.

Tips upon arrival

1. Show up early. That's really a must! This Disneyland is various from the ones in the US or France: you won't benefit from a hr or more of silent time in the park and also not-yet-busy tourist attractions at the opening. On the contrary, you'll see huge groups waiting on the gates to open up already an hour prior to the opening time! Obtain in line and also comply with the running group when the gateways are open: your goal will be to get Fastpass for Monster's Inc. if you're in Disneyland or Toy Story Midway Mania if you remain in DisneySea.

2. Take lunch prior to 11 am or after 1 pm. With the groups it might be quite difficult to find a place in the dining establishment. As a bonus, the waiting times for a lot of attractions get lower right now, as the majority of site visitors are inhabited eating.

3. Usage trips during Parade and programs: destinations along the parade course will certainly have much shorter waiting times, especially The Haunted Mansion. If it's not your very first time in Tokyo Disneyland or you're remaining for a number of days - rush to rides!

4. Don't leave purchasing for completion of the day. Everyone hurries to get presents as well as keepsakes in the late mid-day, we suggest doing it at one more time.

5. Use Fastpass all over you can. It's cost-free as well as it reduces your await the piece de resistances. You'll need your park ticket for each fastpass you obtain. Remember you could grab a brand-new one either when the assigned duration of the previous one begins or 2 hrs after the previous one has been launched (whatever is the earliest).

6. Tokyo Disneyland is about technique. You ought to think about simultaneously your top priority checklist of destinations and the waiting times for the trips at the moment, aiming to make using Fastpass one of the most useful possible.

7. Use solitary biker lines wherever feasible: Splash Hill in Disneyland, Flaming Spirits, Indiana Jones and Tower of Terror in DisneySea.

8. If it is very important to you to have a good sight of the show - keep in mind that the Japanese start bringing their mats to reserve their place a hr prior to the show and also earlier!

9. Remain up until completion of the day: the lines for the flights are usually much shorter after 7 pm.

10. Do not obtain upset with groups. The participation of Tokyo Disneyland is extremely high, with occasionally regarding 70.000 site visitors at as soon as! You will not be able to prevent crowds totally, however the Japanese are very well organized and act exceptionally well in queues, while the waiting location of some trips is exceptionally intriguing to explore. Stay favorable and have a wonderful day at Tokyo Disneyland!

Hotels near tokyo disneyland

Hotel MiraCosta

This exciting luxury Disneyland hotel is launched right into the park. Actually, you could even miss the entryway - it has actually been mixed in so well with 'Mediterranean harbor'. The luxurious lobby, hand painted ceilings as well as gold faucets make for a traditional, up-scale experience.

Hilton Tokyo Bay

There is a Starbucks downstairs in the entrance hall that was very convenient along with a corner store. The hotel additionally has a booth by the bell desk that markets park passes. In enhancement to the single day as well as multi-day passes, there are additionally tickets for an after 3pm or after 6pm entry for Disneyland if it made good sense to you. Our area price included one free of charge dish each day-either morning meal or lunch for the next 2 days of our stay.

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

Since it opened in the early 1980s, Tokyo Disney has been one of the most successful of the multinational's hotels. As well as when the business's initial clients had actually grown up, it understood it had there was an all new market out there - for adults. Among the results was the Disney Hotel.

The Disney Ambassador Hotel

The Art Deco-design hotel lies right following door to the fancy Ikspiari purchasing facility, at the entrance to the Disney resort. Disney characters embellish the hotel on mini child couches, mugs as well as sheets. Animations are on display at the sign in location, so you could take your time and ask all the questions you have to while the youngsters are kept active. Facilities in the areas include little souvenirs with Disney characters.