"I think what I want Disneyland to be most of all is a happy place, a place where adults and children can experience together some of the wonders of life, of adventure, and feel better because of it."

"I think what I want Disneyland to be most of all is a happy place, a place where adults and children can experience together some of the wonders of life, of adventure, and feel better because of it."

Tokyo DisneySea is hosting the romantic and relaxing special event “Harborside Christmas.” Sparkling illumination, vibrantly colored ornaments and a magnificent Christmas tree in front of the luxurious ocean liner S.S. Columbia all help create the Park’s uplifting holiday mood for this “town and sea” Christmas. At night, the show “Candlelight Reflections” is performed on the waters of Mediterranean Harbor with the Disney characters lighting a giant, waterborne Christmas tree. Also, the live swing jazz show “Big Band Beat” at the Broadway Music Theatre will feature the Disney characters and dancers in some additional Christmas-themed scenes. There are also lots of programs during the daytime. In “Meet and Smile,” the Disney friends gather together to welcome Guests to the Park during this 25th anniversary year. Other shows and attractions around the Park will have their own Christmas surprises as well, so bring someone special and enjoy this wonderful Christmas event!

Tokyo Disneyland hosts “Christmas Fantasy,” a fantasy-filled special event that can only be experienced here in this Kingdom of Dreams and Magic. The entire Park will be decked for the holidays to give Christmas cheer to all. For this Tokyo Disney Resort 25th Anniversary year, the area in front of Cinderella Castle has been transformed into a wonderful world of snow! Here, Mickey and his pals host a fun and lively musical show called “Mickey’s Jolly Snowtime.” The Disney friends are joined by charming snowmen, lovely snow fairies, and dynamic dancers for a jolly good time in the snow! The holiday fun continues with a special Christmas version of the nighttime parade “Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights.” This is a fantastic parade of twinkling lights, with special arrangements of popular Christmas tunes. Also, Stitch gives some Hawaiian-style Christmas cheer in the greeting parade “Stitch Presents ‘A Happy Holiday Greeting.’” Other entertainment programs and attractions around the Park will feature added Christmas touches of their own, so be sure not to miss this year’s magical Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland.Tokyo Disneyland hosts “Christmas Fantasy,” a fantasy-filled special event that can only be experienced here in this Kingdom of Dreams and Magic. The entire Park will be decked for the holidays to give Christmas cheer to all. For this Tokyo Disney Resort 25th Anniversary year, the area in front of Cinderella Castle has been transformed into a wonderful world of snow! Here, Mickey and his pals host a fun and lively musical show called “Mickey’s Jolly Snowtime.” The Disney friends are joined by charming snowmen, lovely snow fairies, and dynamic dancers for a jolly good time in the snow! The holiday fun continues with a special Christmas version of the nighttime parade “Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights.” This is a fantastic parade of twinkling lights, with special arrangements of popular Christmas tunes. Also, Stitch gives some Hawaiian-style Christmas cheer in the greeting parade “Stitch Presents ‘A Happy Holiday Greeting.’” Other entertainment programs and attractions around the Park will feature added Christmas touches of their own, so be sure not to miss this year’s magical Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland.

Prince

The Area
Although Yokohama is an integral part of the greater Tokyo area and a major urban center in its own right, it has its own personality stemming from its role as one of the greatest international seaports of Asia.
Thirty minutes by train from Tokyo, its broad, relatively uncrowded streets and mellow atmosphere provide a welcome contrast to Tokyo's congestion. Yokohama is a favorite holiday destination for those seeking sea air, tree-lined streets and harbor life.
The area immediately surrounding the Shin Yokohama Hotel is known as a huge sports zone featuring renowned facilities such as the Yokohama International Stadium and Yokohama Arena.
Activities Nearby
Ice Skating Rink - 10-minute walk
Bowling Center - 15-minute walk
Indoor Tennis Courts - 10-minute walk
Yokohama International Stadium - With a capacity of 70,000 spectators, this is the largest stadium in Japan and the home of the World Cup Soccer Tournament in 2002. (15-minute walk)
Yokohama Arena - A great spot for indoor track and field events, as well as music concerts, this facility holds up to 15,000 people. (2-minute walk)
Sightseeing Nearby
Chinatown - The largest Chinatown in Japan and great for an authentic meal anytime of day. (15 minutes by car or from JR Ishikawa-Cho Station)
Chinese Noodle Museum - Visit the museum, gift shops then sample the real thing in a variety of noodle shops. (10-minute walk)
Sankei-en Garden - Among the ponds and flowers are 16 architectural treasures, including a three-story pagoda from Kyoto. (10 minutes by car)
Minato Mirai 21 - An area of redeveloped docks featuring some creative architecture and street performers on the weekends. Focal point is Landmark Tower, one of the tallest buildings in Japan. (20 minutes by train, JR Neigishi Line)
Yokohama Bay Bridge - A famous local landmark. (25 minutes by car)
Kamakura - One of Japan's most interesting cultural areas with 65 Buddhist temples and 19 Shinto shrines, including the famous Great Buddha. (50 minutes by train, JR Yokosuka Line)
Shopping and Entertainment
Yokohama Bayside Marina - A shopping area with nearly 50 outlet stores selling apparel, sporting and outdoor goods. (10 minutes by car)
Yokohama-Hakkeijima Sea Paradise - A fun family place featuring an aquarium, fireworks shows, carnival and whale show. (20 minutes by car)
Yokohama City "Zoorasia" - See your favorite animals and some rare ones too! (30 minutes by car)
Shin Yokohama Prince Pepe - Shop for apparel, fine jewelry, purses, accessories and cosmetics. This shopping plaza is also famous for its liquor shop, which features 500 different types of wine from 10 countries.

Stormtroopers arrest Santa

SANTA'S FACTORY, North Pole (Agencies) - An Imperial Stormtrooper commando broke into Santa's Factory on the North Pole yesterday evening, killing an undetermined number of elves, arresting the owner and confiscating his sled. Joe Kwazansky, local spokesman for the Evil Galactic Empire in Los Angeles, appeared in a press conference this morning confirming the rumors of an Imperial takeover of Christmas' celebrations. "The Emperor wants to assure His subjects that Xmas will continue as planned. The pug-nosed fatso, however, will pay for his crimes," Mr. Kwazansky said amid the palpable shock in the press corps. Apparently, the arrest has occurred in connection with earlier reports on the manufacturing and stealth placement of Weapons of Mass Destruction:
Answering questions about the causes of this assault and Santa Claus' detention, Mr. Kwazansky pointed out that Imperial Intelligence had undeniable proof of Santa's production of WMDs at his factory located near the North Pole. "He is also a perv, you know," he added, "a guy who goes around his house clad in red velvet and has underaged boys assisting him all day long. Illegal sex? Forced labor? You gotta be kidding. We have the patent on forced labor too. Ask the wookies."
Later in the press conference, Mr. Kwazansky, 48 years old and still living with his parents, revealed that Santa may have been stealing industrial secrets from Imperial-exclusive defense contractor Sienar Fleet Systems. "And what's with the bloody flying reindeers anyway?" he said, "how the Force do they fly? I bet they have Twin Ion Engines up their butts. That's classified technology, people. Fatso is finishing his days in the Great Pit of Carkoon, I tell you." The spokesperson left the stage laughing maniacally, muttering something about how Santa was going to suffer for all those years of coal back at the Imperial Orphanage.
Commenting on the strike, UN's North Pole representative Kalle Jugercømmandersson said that "we don't understand this act of unprovoked agression. The North Pole has been weapons-free since 1959, when Timmy the Polar Bear was killed by a drunk seal using a 38." Then, he started sobbing, crying "and we are not little boys! We are little grown men!" out loud.
Lord Darth Vader was unavailable to comment at the time of this report.
(Photo of Santa being taken to an Imperial Shuttle—or something like that—courtesy of Michael Sibbernsen)

Yuppie, I wrote the previous entry. Was kinda hoping to win this necklace which the magazine offers for the chosen letter.