Rising Fun Pod

Join Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (TheDisneyZan) as they discuss the breaking news surrounding the largest theme park expansion in Disney parks history, Fantasy Springs coming to T…

Last week Jordan and Alex planned their day at DisneySea, and this week they went! Hear about tips and tricks for using passes and reservations to get the most out of your day, reviews of all the coc…

This week join Tokyo locals Jordan and Alex as they plan a day at Tokyo DisneySea, including some useful secrets that can make a huge difference to your day, as well as which attractions they don't w…

Join Tokyo locals Jordan and Alex as they discuss the weekly Japanese theme park news as well as answering listener questions.  This week they're answering what are the top 3 rides at Tokyo Disney Re…

Everything you need to know about Tokyo Disney Resort's Halloween event in 2023, as well as discussing the state of the Diamond Horseshoe Revue, which rides should have an on-board host and why Toy S…

Join Tokyo park nerds Jordan and Alex as they celebrate some surprising changes at Tokyo Disney Resort this week, from a wet 'n' wild Toontown, the return of the full Electrical Parade and changes to…

On this week's Japan theme park news round-up, Jordan and Alex correct the record on visiting in January, discuss what is (and isn't) happening at TDR for their summer event and talk about why it's o…

Join Tokyo residents and theme park nuts Jordan and Alex as they discuss their time at Tokyo Disney Resort's 40th Anniversary Concert (and discuss the unique parades Tokyo Disneyland has had througho…

This week we discuss the news that Universal Studios Japan overtook Tokyo Disney Resort's attendance in 2022, lotteries are getting up to more mischief at TDR and answer the listener question of whic…

After a lot of news this week surrounding Tokyo Disney Resort Jordan and Alex discuss the drone show testing, the death of fastpass, Fantasy Springs Hotel updates and the Grilled Reuben being returne…

This week join our loveable cohosts Jordan and Alex as they talk all about Tokyo Disneyland's newest ride 'The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast', they also answer a listener question about the …

This week is somewhat unique in that we're answering a bunch of listener questions! Thanks so much to everyone who asked, and if you have any questions feel free to send them to @risingfunpod on Twit…

This week Tokyo locals Jordan and Alex discuss the announcement this week that Universal Studios Japan will be closing their Spiderman 4K3D, Terminator 2:3D and Backdraft attractions, and what this c…

Join Tokyo locals Jordan and Alex as we talk about everything we know, expect and want out of the 2027 update coming to Tokyo Disneyland's Tomorrowland, in which the iconic Space Mountain will be dem…

After Alex spends a few days visiting Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California we discuss what he enjoyed about his trip as well as the differences between the Californian Resort and the Tokyo Disney…

Join Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (TheDisneyZan) today as we take a deep dive into the enormous expansion coming to Tokyo DisneySea. Fantasy Springs has already had a long journey …

Join Tokyo residents Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (TheDisneyZan) as we discuss which restaurants at Tokyo DisneySea are not to be missed, which snacks are the best and which food is overrated. …

Join Tokyo residents Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (TheDisneyZan) as we celebrate 40 years of Tokyo Disneyland. We discuss the buzz and excitement surrounding the 40th anniversary celebrations, …

Join Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (TheDisneyZan) as we tickle our taste buds and take a culinary crusade through Tokyo Disneyland. We discuss which food is worth trying, what you s…

Join Tokyo locals Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (TheDisneyZan) as we continue to compare all of the Disney castle parks around the world.  This is part 2 of our land-by-land comparison of each o…