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The original was posted on /r/japantravel by /u/Virtuous_Pursuit on 2025-04-14 11:22:15+00:00.
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Weather makes an ENORMOUS difference. Today was gorgeous until it got windy and rainy. There are things to do in the rain, but wow is the whole experience so much better in nice weather. If you’re local, plan accordingly.
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The app/reservation UI is atrocious, but making reservations isn’t a huge deal. There is more to see and do than you could possibly do in a day. But if you don’t like lines, consider going later in the day or on a weekday.
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There are some things they’re still figuring out how to communicate, like a food court with all the seating blocked off where the place to pay to get that seating is…at the exit. But you can also eat outside for free.
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The overall vibe is a lot like a Disney or Universal, but an important difference is you walk through the pavilions instead of sitting on rides. So either be in good shape, or pace yourself, or both. And wear comfortable shoes.
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The Expo is amazing. It’s beautiful, and remarkable, and fun, and interesting. But it’s also high degree of difficulty. The more skill and interest and commitment and curiosity you have the better an experience you will have. If you’re lazy about it, or can’t walk and explore outside well — or if you’re with people who can’t — it will be tough.
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I was with kids age 5 and 8. They did pretty well! But I had to carry the 5 year old a lot, and definitely would’ve seen more I was interested in solo. It depends on the kid, but unlike a Disney or Universal it’s harder to explain to the kid what it’s going to be and there’s less stuff that’s a guaranteed hit. But there is a playground and plenty of stuff for kids too. It was unfortunate that the mascot, Myaku Myaku, completely creeped my kids out. Saved on merch though!