This is a post written by Chhavi. Chhavi has dyslexia and reading, writing and math are her enemy. But with technology, things are changing. She wrote this blog using ChatGPT. I am obviously a proud mother! Over to Chhavi, parenthesis and photos are mine!
Ever since I first visited Disneyland in Hong Kong, I knew I wanted to go back—not just to relive the magic, but because I felt like I had missed something. So this time, for my birthday (second birthday, read why) my mom and I decided to visit Tokyo Disneyland.
It felt like the perfect plan. Japan had always fascinated me, and this time, the dream included Disney magic too. We landed in Japan, and the very next day, we figured out our way to the park. We hopped onto a regular train and then transferred to something straight out of a fairytale—the Disney Train!
At the Disney Train station, I spotted something really special—coin machines with Disney character designs. They were shiny, collectible coins and I just had to get a few. I was so excited like a little kid again, holding those coins with my favorite characters on them.
When the Disney train arrived, it was like entering another world. The train itself was decorated with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and so many others. I couldn’t stop looking around and smiling.
The moment we reached the Disneyland station and the train doors opened, I saw the magnificent Disney Hotel. I turned to my mom and said, “I want to stay there next time!” But she gently reminded me, “We can’t afford that now. You earn money and come here one day.” It gave me a dream to hold onto.
We had already pre-booked our tickets, so getting inside the park was easy. The first thing I noticed was a giant Mickey Mouse shape right at the entrance. It was so iconic—I immediately clicked some photos there.
Inside, everything was buzzing with life. Music played everywhere and a lively show was happening just as we entered. Then came the magical Disney Parade.
I had missed this in Hong Kong, but here in Tokyo, I finally got to witness it. All the Disney characters came to life- dancing, waving, and singing. Every song was familiar, every moment magical.
We wandered through the park for hours. I tried a cute, mushy candy inspired by Toy Story, with flavors like chocolate and strawberry, it was delicious! The weather turned rainy, and sadly, my mom’s umbrella broke, so we tossed it into a Disney dustbin. I gave her my umbrella which was still intact. But that’s when I got myself a new Disney raincoat—with Mickey Mouse on the back! I loved it.
Later, my mom got an ice cream and I tried a hot dog, which turned out to be the worst I’ve ever had. I swore I’d never eat one again!
As evening set in, the night parade began. It was even more magical than the one during the day. Characters like Aladdin, Cinderella, and Elsa glided past in glowing floats, and the music made everything feel like a dream.
We also got popcorn in a pumpkin-shaped container that lit up, it is so cute! And then came the highlight of the night: Reach for the Stars, a stunning projection show on the castle. The first time, we watched from the back, but when it played again, we caught it from the front. With fireworks, Disney songs, and characters lighting up the sky, it was honestly the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.
After the show, the park was closing, and we were completely exhausted. We took the Disney train back and headed home. But since restaurants stores in Japan close early, we couldn’t find dinner anywhere. Luckily, we found a Konbini open and picked up some food before heading to our hotel.
That day wasn’t just a birthday—it was a dream come true. And now I have a new dream: to come back one day, on my own terms, and stay at that beautiful Disney hotel I saw. One day, I will.
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