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Flying Zipair: Budget Airline Secrets from LAX to Tokyo
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We’re sitting in LAX waiting for our flight to Tokyo, and we couldn’t help but reflect on how this very trip started our whole adventure years ago. Today we’re flying Zipair, Japan’s budget airline, and we wanted to share our experience and tips in case you’re…
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Exploring Ikspiari: Tokyo Disney’s Ultimate Shopping and Food Spot
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. On this adventure, we visited Ikspiari, the shopping and dining district right outside Tokyo Disney Resort. Think of it as Japan’s version of Downtown Disney but on a whole new level—four floors filled with everything from quirky boutiques and bookstores to American chains like Outback and…
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Inside the Tokyo Bay Maihama First Resort – Tokyo Disney on a Budget
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! On our recent trip to Tokyo Disney, we decided to switch hotels after one night on Disney property to something more budget-friendly but still close by. That led us to the Tokyo Bay Maihama First Resort—just a short 8-minute walk from the park gates. It was…
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Braving High Winds at Tokyo DisneySea’s New Fantasy Springs!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We just wrapped up another incredible day at Tokyo DisneySea, and this time we came back to check out the newly opened Fantasy Springs. The wind was absolutely brutal—gusts up to 40 mph! It made just walking around a challenge and shut down many outdoor rides,…
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Exploring Universal CityWalk Hollywood: Shopping, Snacks, and Surprises!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We made a spontaneous return to Universal CityWalk Hollywood, having only visited once before back in 2019. We didn’t remember much from that trip, so this visit felt almost brand new. CityWalk in Hollywood is smaller than Orlando’s, but it packs in a lot more charm…
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First Universal FanFest at Hollywood – BACK TO THE FUTURE Dreams Come True!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! We recently made a very last-minute decision to head to Universal Studios Hollywood after finding out the first-ever Universal FanFest was still happening. What started as a spontaneous idea turned into one of our most memorable park experiences ever. FanFest focuses on fandoms like Star Trek,…
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Staying at Tokyo Disney’s Toy Story Hotel: Full Room Tour & Vacation Package Perks!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We just checked into the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disneyland and couldn’t wait to share the magic with you! After taking a Clue shuttle from Shinjuku, we made it to the resort, dropped our luggage, and were ready to hit the parks in under 90…
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Tokyo Disneyland Tips, Hidden Gems & Must-Do Rides You Can’t Miss!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. Today we took you along for an unforgettable day at Tokyo Disneyland. From the moment we passed through the new and super-efficient security scanners, we knew it would be a smoother experience than last time. Even with our bags and camera gear, we made it through…
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The Forgotten Dover Lake Park: Ohio’s Wild Water Park with a Disney-Inspired Lazy River
Welcome to DinkLife! Today, let’s cool off with a trip back to a forgotten water park whose lazy river was actually patterned after a Disney World ride—Dover Lake Park. Dover Lake Park was located in Sagamore Hills, Ohio, and opened on July 3, 1980. It cost $2 million to build on 240 acres of land…
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Exploring Harajuku’s Famous Takeshita Street – Food, Shopping & Crazy Crowds!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! We recently spent a lively afternoon exploring Harajuku, specifically the buzzing and colorful Takeshita Street. This iconic Tokyo hotspot is known for its outlandish fashion, kawaii culture, and street snacks galore—and it did not disappoint. The energy was high, even on a weekday, as we navigated…
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