TDR Now Travel Podcast for Theme Park Fans

The theme parks in Japan are slowly beginning to reopen. Universal Studios Japan had its soft opening while Tokyo Disney Resort doesn’t have an opening date for its parks yet.

When we’re finally able to get back to the parks, what is the first thing you’ll do? That’s the question we asked ourselves and discuss in this newest episode! Tell us what is the first thing you’ll do when you get back to the Parks?

Get access to bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon!

Plan your trip to Tokyo Disney Resort & Universal Studios Japan with our digital guidebooks! If you want to plan a stress-free vacation, these are necessary.

Make buying tickets for Japan simple by using Klook. Use our exclusive code TDR5OFF to save up to $10 (5%) off your first purchase of $100. Valid for new users only. Tokyo Disney Resort tickets ARE included in the discount, but Universal Studios Japan tickets and Express Pass are excluded. Any purchases made through our trusted affiliates help keep us going and don’t cost you anything extra.

Shanghai Disneyland is the first Disney Park in the world to reopen after closing due to COVID-19. Everyone is looking to Shanghai to see how Disney Parks worldwide may look once the rest reopen. In this episode, we discuss the reopening from all the videos and photos taken by one of the TDR Explorer team members who live in Shanghai.

We’re airing this episode before 192 because we wanted to get this out as soon as possible. We record some episodes in advance. Episode 192 will come out next week!

Get access to bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon!

Plan your trip to Tokyo Disney Resort & Universal Studios Japan with our digital guidebooks! If you want to plan a stress-free vacation, these are necessary.

Make buying tickets for Japan simple by using Klook. Use our exclusive code TDR5OFF to save up to $10 (5%) off your first purchase of $100. Valid for new users only. Tokyo Disney Resort tickets ARE included in the discount, but Universal Studios Japan tickets and Express Pass are excluded. Any purchases made through our trusted affiliates help keep us going and don’t cost you anything extra.

Shanghai Disneyland is the first Disney Park in the world to reopen after closing due to COVID-19. Everyone is looking to Shanghai to see how Disney Parks worldwide may look once the rest reopen. In this episode, we discuss the reopening from all the videos and photos taken by one of the TDR Explorer team members who live in Shanghai.

We're airing this episode before 192 because we wanted to get this out as soon as possible. We record some episodes in advance. Episode 192 will come out next week!

Learn how both Trish and I are personally dealing with COVID-19 in Japan. By limiting our time outside, how we’re grocery shopping, and life in general in Japan during the pandemic.

We’re airing this episode after 193 due to Shanghai Disneyland reopening after we recorded this episode. You know, trying to keep things as timely as possible. So don’t worry, you’re not going crazy. We did release these episodes out of order.

Get access to bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon!

Plan your trip to Tokyo Disney Resort & Universal Studios Japan with our digital guidebooks! If you want to plan a stress-free vacation, these are necessary.

Make buying tickets for Japan simple by using Klook. Use our exclusive code TDR5OFF to save up to $10 (5%) off your first purchase of $100. Valid for new users only. Tokyo Disney Resort tickets ARE included in the discount, but Universal Studios Japan tickets and Express Pass are excluded. Any purchases made through our trusted affiliates help keep us going and don’t cost you anything extra.

Learn how both Trish and I are personally dealing with COVID-19 in Japan. By limiting our time outside, how we're grocery shopping, and life in general in Japan during the pandemic.

We're airing this episode after 193 due to Shanghai Disneyland reopening after we recorded this episode. You know, trying to keep things as timely as possible. So don't worry, you're not going crazy. We did release these episodes out of order.

Despite everything happening in the world, we have news to share about the theme parks in Asia. We discuss all the closures and give our thoughts on everything that’s still going on.

Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan, and Hong Kong Disneyland are still closed. This episode was recorded before the announcement of Shanghai Disneyland opening on May 11. As for Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan, we have no idea when the park will reopen.

Get access to bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon!

Plan your trip to Tokyo Disney Resort & Universal Studios Japan with our digital guidebooks! If you want to plan a stress-free vacation, these are necessary.

Make buying tickets for Japan simple by using Klook. Use our exclusive code TDR5OFF to save up to $10 (5%) off your first purchase of $100. Valid for new users only. Tokyo Disney Resort tickets ARE included in the discount, but Universal Studios Japan tickets and Express Pass are excluded. Any purchases made through our trusted affiliates help keep us going and don’t cost you anything extra.

You’ll see them everywhere throughout Japan during your visit. These small white coloured machines that spit out the most random assortment of stuff you’ve ever seen.

They’re called gachapon.

These wildly popular capsule machines are an easy and fun way to part with your coins before leaving Japan. In this episode, we talk all about these magnificent toys and where you’ll find them during your travels in Japan and Tokyo Disneyland.

Get access to bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon!

Plan your trip to Tokyo Disney Resort & Universal Studios Japan with our digital guidebooks! If you want to plan a stress-free vacation, these are necessary.

Make buying tickets for Japan simple by using Klook. Use our exclusive code TDR5OFF to save up to $10 (5%) off your first purchase of $100. Valid for new users only. Tokyo Disney Resort tickets ARE included in the discount, but Universal Studios Japan tickets and Express Pass are excluded. Any purchases made through our trusted affiliates help keep us going and don’t cost you anything extra.

You'll see them everywhere throughout Japan during your visit. These small white coloured machines that spit out the most random assortment of stuff you've ever seen.

They're called gachapon.

These wildly popular capsule machines are an easy and fun way to part with your coins before leaving Japan. In this episode, we talk all about these magnificent toys and where you'll find them during your travels in Japan and Tokyo Disneyland.

While travelling isn’t in the cards right now. Eventually, travel will happen again. We just don’t know when.

Once everyone is able to travel again, many will be taking more precautions when it comes to staying healthy while on the road.

In our newest episode of the TDR Now Podcast, we discuss ways to stay safe and healthy while travelling through Japan. From bringing your own handtowels (and why), to face mask etiquette.

Get access to bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon!

Plan your trip to Tokyo Disney Resort & Universal Studios Japan with our digital guidebooks! If you want to plan a stress-free vacation, these are necessary.

Make buying tickets for Japan simple by using Klook. Use our exclusive code TDR5OFF to save up to $10 (5%) off your first purchase of $100. Valid for new users only. Tokyo Disney Resort tickets ARE included in the discount, but Universal Studios Japan tickets and Express Pass are excluded. Any purchases made through our trusted affiliates help keep us going and don’t cost you anything extra.

While travelling isn't in the cards right now. Eventually, travel will happen again. We just don't know when.

Once everyone is able to travel again, many will be taking more precautions when it comes to staying healthy while on the road.

In our newest episode of the TDR Now Podcast, we discuss ways to stay safe and healthy while travelling through Japan. From bringing your own handtowels (and why), to face mask etiquette.