Fuji-Q Highland Vlog June 2017

In our first vlog from Japan we spend a day at Fuji-Q Highland, an amusement park located in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi that opened in 1968. The park is located close to Mount Fuji and offers amazing views from its 7 roller coasters. The park is also home to some fantastic scare attractions including the outstanding Haunted Hospital, one of the longest scare mazes in the world. Fuji-Q Highland also features many family attractions such as Thomas Land, a flying theatre, various water rides and much more. In this vlog we explore the park for our first visit along with sharing our reviews from the fantastic variety of attractions at the park.
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[@danboddice3475]

"I'm just going to call it S&S 4D coaster..." Excellent idea for a name...have you considered a job in marketing for Happy Valley Shanghai Shawn?

[@luc6284]

Dan Boddice haha that's a joke only the craziest coaster enthusiasts will get

[@koenmetekohy1296]

I JUST GOT THE JOKE AND I’M DYING

[@danielwalker481]

10 inversion coaster is the real deal guys

[@danielwalker481]

10 inversion coaster is the real deal guys

[@ThoosieJP]

Therese also a thomasland at edaville railroad in mas so when you go check out six flags new England you should go there cause its very different too. people say its a copy of draytons but theirs a lot of kids that want to go to Thomas land but who wants to fly out to the uk to go to thomas land. (also thomas land in edaville saved the park and there coming back from a big debt so there gonna put in more expansion and make the park nicer

[@ann-lauredepage3434]

great vlog

[@ann-lauredepage3434]

i dont now i 'am com from belgium 🇧🇪

[@liamconnaughton4630]

Ethan White basically exactly what I was gonna say

[@Trioxo]

Brent De Page belgium 🇧🇪😂 (ik ook)

[@huddersfieldtownfc4001]

ive seen you at alton towers once last year

[@jamescarey2707]

Hi all

[@aarontedham9665]

hello

[@maddiew1406]

Eejanaika means 'what the hell' in Japanese

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Love it!

[@kryn1030]

It can do, but in this case it means "Isn't it good/great?".

[@JKLOUK123]

This park looks so nice , deffo think this one looks the best of your Asia vlogs, I love watching these videos even tho I am so scared of rides , tea cups is all I can handle hahah but I still find theme parks fascinating

[@jamescarey2707]

This park looks so nice, deffo think this one looks the best of your Asia vlogs I love watching these video even tho I am so scared of rides, tea cup is all I can handle haha but i still find theme parks fascinating 🧐 lol

[@rideit7512]

15:10 That wild mouse was probably designed on RCT3

[@TheNeofierer]

One of my Fav Vlogs - Enjoyed that one. When the channel has never been to a park I seem to like the content that bit more?.

[@peanutismint]

If you can say "Aikenaikeneyekennenn" then I'm sure you can have a go at these ones too! :-D That 4-D looks interesting, especially when you said it was a smoother ride than X-2. I have to admit, I'm not the hugest fan of X-2. I've yet to have a comfortable ride on it; the restraints have never fit me right, they're either far too open so I feel like I'm going to fall out, or painfully tight so I've never been able to concentrate on enjoying the ride. I'd love to give it a try!

[@andromeda7674]

been really excited for this, brilliant video once again guys

[@jonjon10220]

What up andro

[@winterbutty9815]

Heey andro, nice to see the gd community over here :3

[@skidooskei3095]

When looking through the comments, I was least expecting you lol.

[@zachbladen]

Andromeda WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? Nice to see the gd community here

[@lifeingeneral6986]

The Six flags magic mountain of Japan

[@drdewott9154]

Then Nagashima Spa Land is the Cedar point of the country.

[@jorge3997]

Nop, Fuji Q is much worse

[@mysticmamba5133]

Yes, I've been waiting for this one! I'm glad you had a good time at old Fuji-Q, it's one of my personal faves that I've been to! The park can be a great experience, you just have to know how to go about things so that you don't spend 2+ hours waiting in line for each coaster! Loved the vlog, Fujiyama is terribly underrated imho! I'm gonna have to return here at some point in the next few years!

[@_.karalouisexxox3945]

I've never seen anything like this before! If that was me I would put my camera away as soon as I saw some people coming😚you are so comfortable when vlogging in public! After watching this video makes me want to go there now! Maybe in the future though. You make me smile Shawn you make me relax every time I've had a stressful day this helps me to calm down. That seems weird but it really does, and for you to be so comfortable is so cool!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for the kind comment, we're glad you enjoy watching

[@_.karalouisexxox3945]

Theme Park Worldwide oml I'm such a big fan xxxxxxxxxx

[@MattFowlerBTR]

Fuji-Q really is good and Eejanaika really IS as good as they're saying (if not better!) - I was in the back row and was very pleased how comfortable it was. I've never ridden X2 so I can't compare directly. I liked Eejanaika so much I bought my photo, even though I look like a total imbecile in it. I got to Fuji-Q in early June this year, didn't get to ride as many things as I'd hoped (got there about lunchtime on a lovely sunny Saturday, almost all the priority tickets had sold out, and had to wait probably 2 hours each for Eejanaika and Fujiyama - got a priority for Takabisha though). I absolutely have to get back to Japan and get back to Fuji-Q. No Dodonpa for me either. The views around the park are truly stellar. View out to Mount Fuji from the lift hill of Fujiyama is permanently etched in to my brain as my favourite lift hill ever - I got really great weather. tl;dr: Eejanaika (ee-jah-nai-ka) is truly 11-out-of-10 excellent and those fastpass tickets are genuinely a must-have.

[@gftgfdt9973]

I rode x2 and i don't really like it at all maybe it is because i rode it in the backrow

[@CoasterWalker]

The 4D Coaster named Eejanaika is actually the Japanese translation of "Ain't it great" and is simply pronounced "ee-ja-nay-ka" :) I've never been to this park before but it looks pretty awesome! 😍

[@Sonderax]

OH no POVs they let me take some videos on the big rides

[@drdewott9154]

Ok so POV's of Do-Dodonpa (and yes that name is still weird) has come out and the wheels are actually there so slow the train down. something that has already been seen on countless Japanese Jet Coasters. Also did you actually visit Tokyo dome city while you were there or was it cut out of the trip?

[@jamescolledge5487]

This thumbnail alone makes me excited! Amazing vlog gotta say!

[@ryanrollercoaster]

How many credits do you have in total?

[@shroomyesc]

Shame about the long queues, would've been cool to hear your opinion on a HUSS Giant Frisbee!

[@paigefoss3871]

My favourite Japan

[@hanua6985]

You forgotted to go to Universal Studios Japan.

[@Coasterzilla]

USJ is in Osaka, it's a 6 hour drive from Tokyo, they did the parks in the Tokyo area

[@tomwilsonn]

Coasterzilla I did the Tokyo parks and USJ this week. 3.5 hours to get to Osaka on the Shinkansen.

[@LukeE94]

Tom Wilson how crazy! You commented on my post over on ElToroRyan’s video from Great Adventure, I’m just doing research on my upcoming trip to Japan! Think this was the first Vlog I watched from Shaun all those years ago! :D

[@alfiespeck9079]

At drayton manor what rides dose Alex work on because am going there in the holidays

[@Sam-op6us]

I don't understand mad mouses. They have no banking and look rough . I haven't been in one personally but I don't understand what's so good about them. ( edit sorry if I sound rude about them I just don't know much about them)

[@Sam-op6us]

Y2J Fanboy oh right. 😂 I just thought it looked really uncomfortable. Thanks!

[@samhoey8247]

omg karl pilkington went on one of those coasters!!!

[@danielmullins9953]

Was that It's a Small World's music at 5:09?

[@gftgfdt9973]

Yes I think

[@jasminefoster5551]

Daniel Mullins glad i'm not the only one

[@haydnchan7880]

Yes

[@MioRaem]

I know this trip was a long time ago and maybe someone told you by now. "Ejanaika" roughly means "I don't care, right?" or "Do I still care?" It can also mean "Isn't it great", but a Japanese friend told me it's more akin to the former two. It's meant to describe the utter urge to completely lose your composure on the ride, especially facial composure. Fun little detail!

[@adriangroenewald3825]

The Wikipedia page translates it as ‘ain’t it great!’

[@CoasterB]

iv been thinking about planning a japan trip, and everyone tells me that japan is crazy expensive! this true? was it the same for you?

[@Coaster_Contrarian]

The UK needs a 4D coaster; been saying it for years.

[@Itheeric]

I totally agree, but the problem is that they are extremely expensive (Eejanaika was $31 million) and they only appeal to thrillseekers/enthousiast. A lot of visitors would be too scared to ride it. Therefore it just isn't a sensible investment for a business.

[@Coaster_Contrarian]

Cheaper than Derren Brown's Ghost Train then :P Seriously though. if DBGT:ROTD was a sensible investment for a park like Thorpe Park, then surely a 4D coaster would be a similarly suitable investment.

[@nathanparker8165]

Dean Thomas Maybe something like a Free Spin... :-)

[@Coaster_Contrarian]

Not the same at all.

[@thetwoleggedhedgehog2504]

nah zackspins are petter

[@harrh4528]

I imagine the kicker wheel on the loop is actually a trim brake, rather than a small launch. The force at the bottom of the loop could be very strong I think and they need that trim at the top.

[@DoubleARay]

I have been waiting for this Volga ever since you said you were going!

[@maddiew1406]

Gerslauer isn't AMAZING but I still like them

[@maddiew1406]

You have to sit in a middle seat to have a good experience

[@coasternetwork9030]

Shawn, on Gerstlauers keep your head forward but hold on so it doesn't bang back and you'll have a really smooth ride! Try it!

[@Dafoodmaster]

While you're in japan, visit an onsen (hot water spring). It's basically the exact polar opposite of a themepark, but would go down really nicely after a day thrillseeking.

[@rockabillypete52]

What did you say about Silver-Star ! >:L

[@experienceadventures7806]

Silver Star is just trash. No Airtime, the strongest B&M rattle I ever felt and the Layout is just mediocre and boring.

[@williampippin8414]

I wonder why these coaster parks like nagashima Spa land and Fuji q are never that packed ... I expect the crowds to be crazy at Disney Parks over there but I wonder are there any select days that those parts are ever crowded??

[@jonjon10220]

I think the top hat on dodonpa was removed because of how intense it was, I've heard that riders would experience the most amount of negative g forces on the top hat

[@blazingaqua9127]

Did you ride Thunder Dolphin when you went to Japan?

[@crashcoaster3852]

Did you not go to Nagashima Spaland? And Eejanaika translates to "What the hell" because that's what the riders say when they are on it! I can't wait to see an updated top 10! ;D

[@kevinhepner8100]

How many milkshakes Alex had 👇, we all love you t hough

[@Travelmatt23]

Fuji-Q highland certainly looks a very interesting park with some great rides. That Thomas dark ride looked absolutely hilarious though.

[@danielmullins9953]

I'm only 30 minutes into the vlog but Japan already looks a lot nicer than China. Seems like safety is great and everyone seems a lot happier and more friendly.

[@Silvarret]

Excuse my off-topic remark, but you just know you're talking about a TPW vlog when a comment says "I'm only 30 minutes into the vlog", haha.

[@danielmullins9953]

Silvarret I love these long vlogs especially for the Asian parks since I probably won't get out to these parks for a good few years. I can't wait for the Tokyo DisneySea vlogs hoping they are 2 hours each haha. Btw I'm subscribed to your channel, you are by far the best Planet Coaster KZbinr. Your theming is miles ahead of everyone else, keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@coolchick7197]

I'm looking forward to Halloween aswell, theme park screamers returns again for the 4th year and the 3rd time going to fright nights down at Thorpe park. Feel free to join us on October 28th for our event and our first time doing an event at the home park. It's going to be awesome and I still have a few events in the planning stages for the future too.

[@keithwray9546]

I've absolutely loved the vlogs from this trip. You guys look like you've had the best time ever! This park looks awesome!! Bloomin incredible even!🙂

[@emilysmith6571]

are you going to a theme park next tuesday?

[@solskjaer1195]

Be nice to see this park get a great big B&M in the near future. Maybe a huge Invert like Banshee.

[@casperfowl9115]

Good vlog! I will be seeing voletarium next week, will you guys go anytime this year?

[@LukeE94]

You guys have a great camera presence, thoroughly enjoyed this. Would love to play planet coaster with you some time!

[@LukeE94]

You do one better. You’re going to Japan next month, as you travel the world riding rollercoasters!

[@schoolwithnoah8300]

Been excited for this one

[@rodakscreens]

fun fact about this park: nearly every Kamen Rider series has had an episode (or two) filmed in this park!

[@novicjayyyd6629]

Shaun are you going to be at Liseburg for there dive coasters opening ?

[@woolenhat5796]

That last coaster looked like it would definitely turn my stomach. bleurgh.

[@Hiro_Hari]

great vlog but a shame you didn't go in the Evangelion world section

[@mytime_kookie]

Hi Love theme parks going to chessington during the 6 week holiday I think on the first week and I might vlog on my phone

[@WhatsForTea]

I love seeing Alex Crumb.aka the *Milk man* in the vlogs x

[@adambrown3336]

I am guilty for being a big gerstlawer fan

[@El_Smeghead]

AT LAST!!!! Thanks Shawn & Co xoxoxo

[@ehsbe1056]

you need to update your top 10 after your UAE trip

[@dfuller968]

You guy's will naturally rate the food as good because the food in the U.K. is terrible. How do you afford these trips? You don't have ads every 2 minutes like a lot of creators do. You should ride the sky swings for awesome views.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I work full time along with running the channel

[@CoasterAddict]

EJ and Do-Dodonpa are on our bucket list!

[@themeparkfox985]

This park looks absolutely amazing I might book tickets anybody know the price?

[@OLGMC]

I learned about fuji Q park via the Japanese good morning call serie on netflix, it's on my bucket list for sure!

[@AnimalzyNL]

Its a bummer you didnt get to ride dodonpa... That coaster seems absolutely insane... Looks like a great park in general though!

[@joebyvictor2619]

Great vid Shawn as always. Glad you had express and ops weren’t too bad. I was gutted when I was there in 2015 - I couldn’t get express when I arrived as it was severely limited and had all gone. I went straight to Eejanaika and queued for 4.5hrs yes 4.5 HOURS! It was an incredible experience and it’s in my top 5 coasters. Ops were appalling though giving people lockers on the station platform with trains going out min every 10 min sometimes 13 min. Shocking. I only got on one other ride - Dodonpa which was about 2 hr queue. Fujiyama was closed 😤. Amazing to get the Eejanaika credit but honestly on a week trip to Japan (6 whole days there) it felt like a wasted day. I really wish I’d got to Parque Espana to get on Pyrenees B&M invert as it’s a really unique layout and B&M are my absolute fav but my Fuji Q experience made me worry and I couldn’t convince my trip partner to “waste” another day on coasters! I did however get on Thunder Dolphin in Tokyo in the dark which was pretty cool. Will have to head back for 2 weeks and do all the parks when I’m rich and have endless time! Thanks again!

[@kirstylee7107]

Not for love or money would you get me in that scare attraction noway! I love Alex he has a old man quality about him his lovely haha.Great vlog guys 😊🖒🏽

[@reeceweatherley6711]

My apologies if this has been answered before, but are you going to Halloween horror nights Orlando this year?

[@QDude24]

soo... some Symbolica "thing" (I call it a thing, because it isn't really news) alot of Symbolican language has been added in the queueline (because Symbolica is a planet) you can translate this language using the box of the Efteling kidsmenu (which also has a miniature twinkeltoorts (which is Pardoeshis weapon, he also has it in Symbolica) inside of it as toy)

[@chumpX2929]

I cannot stop saying "HE WILL HAVE IT" mean you will have to be famous and have 10M subscribers

[@admanbrooks5759]

Did anyone else hear the it's a small world music at the beginning just before the 4d coaster

[@djlowtek]

Hey Shawn, does Alex still retain his "#1 coaster" status on the 4D from this park?

[@jessicacampbell1912]

Lol I spat my drink out when you said” it’s Alex’ twin “😂😂

[@worthy563]

im back, watching old - new and im here so far LOVE your vids

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@evilgriffing1825]

Anyone here after seeing Alex’s new number one, Voyage (my number one as well)

[@jonathanflynn7025]

Evilgriffing What’s funny is that he’s already changed it.

[@dealwiththeseal9166]

awesome! one of the best vlogs on your channel :)

[@RfdMusicOfficial]

Damn, regardless what happened, I still really miss these old videos with you and Alex, they were fantastic

[@TheKnw4e]

this is my favourite park i've ever been to, definitely takes the #1 spot! Glad you enjoyed!

[@projecttrap1775]

I enjoyed your video :) Keep it up!

[@nuhsjus3458]

glad you did haunted hospital good vlog

[@selinadrysdale4533]

OH MY GOD HELLO! JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT IM IN THE BACK IN YOUR VIDEO AND MY FRIENDS WERE THE ONES THAT CAME UP TO U!! AHAHAHA GREAT VLOG

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We hope you had fun!

[@drwhocrazygirl6863]

At one point was that 'Stay' by Alessia Cara playing in the background?

[@ryanrollercoaster]

Keely Dobrowolsky I KNEW I heard it somewhere

[@robbell7812]

pause at 5.52 it looks like alex is like why do i have to be here i just want to go to alton towers lol

[@tiasanders9930]

i love this vlog so much! fuji q is definitely one of the parks i am most desperate to visit and i can't wait to hopefully get out there myself one day!

[@danieljacques1992]

Been waiting for this!!!! Carnt wait

[@georgiahardy1907]

Where there any shows showing? Xx

[@crashcoaster3852]

First! ;D I've never clicked on a video so fast! ;D

[@DisneyMarkUK]

Oooohhhhhh I'm loving this park, great vlog lads 👍🏽

[@di1atod924]

That amusement park looks really boring.. nothing special.

[@releazer]

Wow that looping on dodonpa looks absolutely insane!

[@maxamorphis]

I've been waiting for this vlog; it looks amazing. Regarding the pronunciation of Eejanaika, I believe the j is silent and it's pronounced: ee-an-eye-ka

[@C41VE]

According to Taylor its Ee ja nai ka

[@MattA-nz9ze]

Been waiting for this one! Great vlog as always Shawn-love it!

[@charpa2891]

Anyone notice that bench behind them at 10:49 lol

[@mattnewman4287]

20:10 But does it beat Mako Shawn? Also, do you plan on updating your top 10 coasters soon?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I will be in the winter months!

[@cloudygirl6783]

June 2017 me reads down below July 2017 me 👁👄👁

[@elizabethdavid3761]

YAY THIS VLOG IS FINALLY OUT!!!

[@William_Does_Coasters2255]

The S&S 4D is pronounced like edge-a-nike-uh.

[@manuboxem5635]

FINALLY!! WHOOP! YES ANOTHER VLOG! THANKS SHAWN!

[@jaderonimacaroni]

Is Eejinaika a Top 10 coaster?