Webster’s defines “Mickey Mouse” as an adjective for “too easy, small, ineffective, or unimportant to be taken seriously.” The portfolio of a freelance writer who first entered the market online as a Disney parks photoblogger might be worthy of such a description. But that’s what this is. It’s the running list of Disney-related articles, blog entries, and photo galleries that I’ve posted here and off-site under the bylines of “Joshua Meyer” and “The Gaijin Ghost.”
The primary focus of this archive is Tokyo DisneySea, often cited as the world’s greatest theme park. However, you will also find sections related to Tokyo Disneyland and Florida’s Walt Disney World. In lieu of an e-book (not sure about the legality of doing one with such a heavy photo bent), this collection of 90 links serves as my personal museum of Tokyo Disney Resort history.
In the 2020s, I’ve contributed theme park coverage to Explore, /Film, and GaijinPot. Most of the coverage I did for those last two sites, along with TDR Explorer and WDW News Today (via the Wayback Machine), was from 2017 to 2019. My earliest posts here on The Gaijin Ghost were in 2016 during DisneySea’s 15th-anniversary celebration.
Tokyo Disney Resort 2022–2024
Here's Why Tokyo Disneyland Can Be Cheaper to Visit Than Disney Parks in America (Explore Article)
The Two Best-Rated Disney Parks in the World Are in This Resort (Explore Article)
Tokyo Disneyland: 2022–2023, Part 2 (Photo Gallery)
Tokyo Disneyland: 2022–2023, Part 1 (Photo Gallery)
Inside the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort
New Exclusive Attractions Disney Fans Can Only Find in Tokyo (Explore Article)
Tokyo Disneyland 40th Anniversary Report
Photo Highlight: The Back Side of Terror
The State of Character Dining and Lunch and Dinner Shows at Tokyo Disney Resort
What it’s Like to Stay Overnight at Tokyo DisneySea (GaijinPot Article)
Our balcony-room experience at the Miracosta, back when it was the world's only in-park Disney hotel.
Return to Tokyo DisneySea (2022) [Photo Gallery]
The strange case of disappearing photos, disappearing articles, and misattributed articles from my 15-month stint contributing to WDW News Today.
Picture of the Day: DisneySea Show Rehearsal (Japan Today)
Tokyo DisneySea In-Depth Photo Guide
News, Lists & Updates
Tokyo DisneySea - 2019 Update (Photo Gallery)
Tokyo DisneySea - 2018 Update (Photo Gallery)
Christmas at Tokyo DisneySea (Photo Gallery)
PHOTOS: Tokyo DisneySea Complete Character Greeting Guide (WDW News Today Article)
Tokyo DisneySea - 2017 Update (Photo Gallery)
Five Favorite Restaurants at Tokyo DisneySea
Five Favorite Rides & Shows at Tokyo DisneySea
Mediterranean Harbor
Tokyo DisneySea - Mediterranean Harbor (Photo Gallery)
DisneySea Plaza & The Hotel Miracosta (Photo Gallery)
Mysterious Island
Journey to the Center of the Earth: Guided Photo Tour
Tokyo DisneySea - Mysterious Island (Photo Gallery)
Arabian Coast & Mermaid Lagoon
Guide to the Geography and Story of Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage (TDR Explorer Article)
DisneySea - Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage (Photo Gallery)
Tokyo DisneySea - Arabian Coast (Photo Gallery)
Tokyo DisneySea - Mermaid Lagoon (Photo Gallery)
Lost River Delta
Raging Spirits.
Ride Explorer - Indiana Jones Adventure at Tokyo DisneySea (TDR Explorer Article)
Tokyo DisneySea - Indiana Jones Adventure (Photo Gallery)
Tokyo DisneySea - Lost River Delta (Photo Gallery)
Port Discovery
Nemo & Friends SeaRider vs. The Seas With Nemo & Friends
A Brief History of StormRider/SeaRider at Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo DisneySea - Port Discovery (Photo Gallery)
American Waterfront
Photo Tour of Toyville Trolley Park at Tokyo DisneySea
Welcome to Toyville Trolley Park at Tokyo DisneySea - A Detailed Look (TDR Explorer Article)
Jive Talkin’ Bout ‘Big Band Beat’
TDR Hall of Fame: ‘A Table Is Waiting’
Tokyo DisneySea - American Waterfront (Photo Gallery)
Tokyo Disney Resort
PHOTOS: 10 Highlights from Tokyo Disney Resort in 2019 (WDW News Today Article)
Accessing Tokyo Disney Resort: The Adventure Before the Theme Parks (WDW News Today Article)
The 10 Best Tokyo Disney Resort Attractions (GaijinPot Article)
Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort (Photo Gallery)
Polite, But Firm: The Picture Police at Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disneyland
Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland (Photo Gallery)
Front-Row Pictures of Tokyo Disneyland’s New 35th-Anniversary Parade
Goodbye to the Old Tomorrowland: StarJets & Grand Circuit Raceway
Farewell to StarJets at Tokyo Disneyland (TDR Explorer Article)
Star Tours at Tokyo Disneyland: Guided Photo Tour
Walt Disney World
The Iconic Disney World Rides That Offer a Different Experience Every Time (Explore Article)
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Photo Gallery)
The Best and Worst Time to Go on Animal Kingdom's Popular Safari (Explore Article)
Kilimanjaro Safaris.
The Disney World Ride Replacing Splash Mountain Finally Has an Opening Date (Explore Article)
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at the Magic Kingdom on June 28, 2024.
The Worst-Rated Disney Theme Park Might Surprise You (Explore Article)
If you like Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as I do.
The Beloved Disney World Area Going Extinct in 2024 (Explore Article)
DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The 2024 part hasn’t been confirmed yet.
EPCOT's Fan Favorite Ride Test Track Is About To See Some Changes (Explore Article)
This Popular Magic Kingdom Attraction Is Finally Getting an Update (Explore Article)
Country Bear Jamboree.
EDITORIAL: 5 Benefits of Walt Disney World Over Tokyo Disney Resort (WDW News Today Article)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios - 30th Anniversary (Photo Gallery)
Looking to the Future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Its 30th Anniversary (/Film Article)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Photo Gallery)
‘Star Wars’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Differences Between Tokyo Disney Resort & Walt Disney World - Part 2 (TDR Explorer Article)
Differences Between Tokyo Disney Resort & Walt Disney World - Part 1 (TDR Explorer Article)
Pandora - The World of Avatar (Photo Gallery)
How Does Pandora - The World of Avatar Reflect James Cameron's Film? (/Film Article)
Walt Disney World, 20 Years Later, from an Expat Perspective
Disney Water Cooler
The Disney World Ride So Nightmare-Fueling It Got Shut Down for Good (Explore Article)
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter in the Magic Kingdom.
What You May Not Know About the Secret Tunnels Under Disney's Magic Kingdom (Explore Article)
Kristen Bell's Frozen Character Is a 'Love Letter' to Her 11-Year-Old Self (/Film Article)
Toy Story 2 Was the Biggest Time Crunch Pixar Had Ever Faced (/Film Article)
‘Toy Story 4’ - The Gaijin Ghost Review
Exploring the Most Intriguing Disney Urban Legends, Both True and Untrue (/Film Article)
Characters Come to Life at “The Art of Disney” Exhibit (TDR Explorer Article)