STRANGE THINGS Happening at Toy Story Hotel - Tom in Shanghai Disney 2024 Part 1

[@tiffanydeangelo8575]

I really like the wonder and positivity you bring to these videos. Also, you do seem like the most real vlogger, you make it okay to be an enthusiastic Disney adult. I'm sure we'll all miss the Japanese/Chinese vlogs. 😊

[@kidfreemillennials]

right, it's pleasing to watch grown ups just be joyous for the sake of joy!!

[@bdao1593]

The Buzz Lightyear Room features the slide puzzle on the wall above the circular table of a flying alien with goggles and a jetpack. “The claaaaw!”

[@dawnmerz6723]

I giggled out loud when Tom said “Woody Phantom of the Opera mask” 😂 nailed it 💪🏻

[@K33nskunk]

I appreciate these videos so much. I know how it feels to be uncomfortable when on camera so thank you for sharing ❤

[@acooldog4959]

NYC kid who lives in the midwest now, Pizza, Bagels, and Chinese Food is so real. You can get decent pizza here but I've never gotten a good bagel outside of the city

[@Missypop-sy8oc]

Hi Tom, you're doing fine. Thanks for showing us International Disney. Have a fun time!

[@rosiecarrot4269]

I love the opening animations to these videos! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chrislombard73]

Woody phantom of the opera mask!!! LOL An instant classic. Jealous of all you’ve been experiencing these past few months! But now to be selfish, we need you back for News Tonight. I’m sure Nick is lost on Thursdays without you. 😂

[@PaulAdler11]

Just wanted to say these vlogs really help with my anxiety. Thank you for making these

[@UmmYeahOk]

The free hotel bags are brilliant! They easily fold up and can be crammed into a purse. We got one in Osaka, when we were staying at the Keisen at Universal. So for a good week I was using that bag to hold all my purchases. When shopping, many places will charge for a bag, but I was totally ok with helping the environment and reusing that bag, as it was fairly big and easy to carry. So throughout that week, I was essentially advertising for that hotel, for free. THATS why it’s brilliant. Free advertising!

[@averyeml]

Love me some Shanghai Disney! The hotel’s adorable and I’m glad it’s technically my home park for the time being. You can tell the imagineers had a ton of fun building the whole place (even if it’s small and a little odd lmao)

[@cindycharming7993]

Thank you for sharing your experiences these past several months! It’s amazing to get to see these things!!

[@jenns8452]

People's Opinion of Tom: negative, hates Disney, complains about everything...Actually Tom: genuine happiness and excitement opening a themed postcard/window clings kit in the room. These vlogs have been so great. LOLed for real at "the evil is among us." I completely agree about that!! Team Diet Coke! Also, I would have never known unless Tom said it occasionally that he's shy. When I met him at Disneyland last year, he was super nice, SO giving with his time, and chatted about the new food that had come out just ahead of San Fransokyo.

[@matth81]

These vlogs are great Always entertaining and tons of great info! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@lonestarsg5939]

Tom - Great series on exploring Shanghai Disneyland Resort. Even if you can’t afford to go, being able to experience vicariously through you is great and you should definitely do more Disney experiences abroad. Oh and Shanghai Disneyland has the best variety of food…can’t wait to go back

[@shelipie]

LOVE the honest reviews and the fun stuff you bring to each video - thanks 🙏🏻 for another awesome review 🎉

[@Carynhaywood]

I gasped out loud when I saw that foot!😮

[@koopa159]

The kites were a real cute touch.

[@kidfreemillennials]

The metaphysical nature of you monologues, warms my Jewish heart and pleases my overtly similar sensibilities!!

[@_peachbeach]

love these videos I won't even lie, thanks tom!

[@envyvine]

I love the vlogs, Tom! Thank you for doing them!!!

[@WDWNT]

Thanks!

[@terrys4179]

That hotel is so fun! I can't believe all of the freebies they give you! But Tom! That complete chicken leg was nightmarish!!! lol And I love to hear you spot something and say what it is with wonder! Never lose your childlike enthusiasm. You looked so tired and I hope you slept well and got rested up for the continuation of your adventure. I can't wait to see Zootopia!

[@jamierichards9305]

Awesome work Tom! Will be there next year! I WAS BORN IN THE DARK! Gold!

[@jgkidd82]

Wow! Love this theming! I love these video blogs! Wish we could get some of this at WDW! 😮😍

[@erniemorris3978]

1 of 9 completed, very much enjoyed, and I have no idea how you left that room without one of those pillows coming with you.

[@UmmYeahOk]

I wonder if the “weirdness” of the buffet is them trying to prevent the spread of diseases. The one person pouring the bottles, the person going around with a menu to order from.

[@QuatroAtYale]

"... cause I'm a mental case." Ha. Oh, the bottled water, I was in a very nice, business hotel in Mexico City and that was standard. Nice room, cute mirror tile. All in favor of not growing up? Hey, I like the view! It's not... normal. "We never do anything fun in America." Yes, the next generation Disney places have taken all the old good stuff and the new good stuff and put them together! Very cool, and a very good idea to rest before going to the park. I wish there was something like this in Florida, 'cause when my sister and I go on the Disney Treasure in February, we're probably not going to the parks, and something like this would be very cool.

[@kimberlyharding1467]

Thank you so much for sharing!! Can’t wait for the rest of your vlogs in Shanghai and Hong Kong!🎉

[@marcmueller8778]

Favorite line...I'm wearing my Woody Phantom of the Opera Mask 😷

[@traciecombs7030]

The room is really cute! Such fun theming!! 🤞wish Disney US was watching!!

[@palw5949]

Very cool love your room videos.. thank you..WIGS❤

[@nancybond586]

I really enjoy your videos

[@failedVoightKampff]

Tom isn't evil he's just grumpy

[@Gabriel_AU]

Hey mate.. I watched your video before going to Shanghai and I would like to share my experience... At this point in time the only Disney Park that I didn't go yet is Paris. The least enjoyable experience that I ever had was in Shanghai. We stayed at Toy Story Hotel as well. The structure is amazing, but the staff doesn't speak English and the experience wasn't that great in general.. I couldn't even use the phone to order anything, because there wasn't any English speakers available to take the calls. I had to go to the lobby to translate or try to speak a bit of English with someone. You see that they are making a huge effort to understand you and give you a great experience, but is very far from an authentic Disney experience, for example from Disney Cruise, which was one of the best experiences that I ever had with Disney. The only time that I had an OK time eating at the hotel, was during the breakfast... they have a small section for western food. The other times, no options. It seems that they are not prepared to receive overseas tourists. That was my impression that I would like to share. I think Disney has A LOT of work to do to bring the level of services from Shanghai Hotel and Park to the real Disney Standards. Although, the best ride that I ever had in any themed park was the Pirates of the Caribbean one (Shanghai), and the Zootopia one (Shanghai) was pretty good. During my trip that finished 3 days ago, I went to Japan (Universal and Disney Parks), Shanghai and Hong Kong. Hong Kong was one of my bests experiences with Disney. Both Hotel (Explorers) and Park. I got a bit intrigued that the only Disney that I didn't receive any surveys was Shanghai. I do agree with you that the food culture is weird. But the culture in general is very very different from the western culture.

[@wee-senchoo7025]

Tom you're actually right. Sunshine cafe did start as a counter service restaurant. I was there on opening week.

[@nish221100]

"pork trotters" is the same thing as "ham hocks". It all depends on the way it's made. I've had wonderful trotters as well as forgettable ones. There's a bunch of different cuisines in China: Cantonese, Sichuan, Anhui, Hunan, Fujian, Shandong, Shanghai. etc. You can also add Hong Kong which this an evolution of a combination of all of above and Taiwanese. All of it is radically different in styles and spiciness. Anyway, thanks for a pretty comprehensive look at the food.

[@imagineertroy_1998]

Woo! Hope to stay here someday!

[@StevenHarrington1920]

Love these videos… no one else mentioning Tom’s Bane reference huh? 😂. Are there more Tokyo videos coming? Especially City Vlogs?

[@WDWNT]

Eventually

[@QuatroAtYale]

Wow, the food selection looked fantastic. I'd have to avoid it due to my CGM. Very nice. I've had pig's feet several times, but chicken feet only once, in San Francisco. I was the only one who ate them, and I like them! Next time, take me and I'll eat the chicken feet. Ya know I value your opinion when I watch you eat buffet for 40 minutes without know WHAT exactly you're eating. Very interesting. I mentioned what I was watching to my son, who is not that Disney (not at all) and he actually was interested. Good review.

[@kingdoo21]

Most of the time when someone is declaring "I got a Woody!", the sly grin is for *entirely different reasons*!

[@multidayticket]

Only been to Shanghai Disneyland once, in 2017. I’m almost ready to go back to China, but probably Hong Kong and not mainland yet.

[@francisnguyen6349]

Nice video, Tom. I hope you have stay someday.

[@kristindewitt9059]

We stayed at the Celebration hotel last year. We loved it!

[@WDWNT]

That’s in Tokyo though

[@averyeml]

I haven’t looked into Wandering Moon but I had been fascinated by its menu and was bummed it wasn’t open when I went. If it’s closed I don’t think it’s refurbishment because I think it’s reservable for private events and when I went they were doing a Duffy merch lottery event where you entered the lottery to get to go shop inside that restaurant. I think maybe it’s just plain closed and has become event space weirdly

[@Wild_D]

That jump inst the frame rate. Its the switch between the lenes when you zoom in and out. Dank pods did a video about it

[@mick3yes]

About your room tour. That room is gorgeous. Too bad American management is too cheap! Only wish we could get the whole management team from Tokyo over here and replace the dunces running the American parks. Thanks again for your great work.

[@jasonklee2583]

Great insight as I’m preparing for a Disney China trip soon. Not sure if it was mentioned or not but fid you just booked the hotel resort only or did the vacation package option? Which one would you recommend?

[@WDWNT]

I’d do a package

[@kkevinmiao]

We just missed you Tom!! We will stay at this hotel as well, just the standard room. Out of curiosity, was the park crowded?

[@WDWNT]

It was

[@robinpasley3510]

You probably don't want them to reconstitute the soda syrup with their water. Best to have the bottled.Thanks for the review.

[@syyuuya759]

Actually water from shower you can wash your head and face, the bottle water just for you to drink as well

[@WDWNT]

I tried washing my face with this water once this trip and I do not recommend it

[@elizabethw.6154]

I was surprised when you didn't know what "pig trodders" were, Tom. They are even a dish in some American cuisine (mainly Appalachian/Southern cuisine.) I was surprised to see it on a buffet tho 😂, especially in China. It seems like such a wild 😜 place to experience. The whole place seems fun!

[@WDWNT]

I’m from New York City lol

[@DiaryofaRollerCoasterGirl]

How did you find out about the 1 hour early entry for hotel guests? I can't see info on that on the website at all 😭

[@WDWNT]

It’s there, you have your really dig

[@alisongreen7447]

Are pig trotters not a thing in the US? Defo a thing in the UK, particularly the older generation. Still see them in butchers for sale in the UK tbh

[@nickhenline1532]

I'm loving these Asia Vlogs. Just curious, when Tom is away, who runs things back home? I'm a business owner and just wondered if there's someone 2nd in charge that keeps things running smoothly. I'm sure some things can be done remotely.

[@theseamazingplaces]

Eric is second in command

[@nickhenline1532]

@@theseamazingplaces that was my guess, I just wasn't for sure

[@ivycheng3625]

I alreday think you'll hate shanghai park during school summer holiday. The heat, the humidity, the crowds. The crowds are bad. I hate peak season tourists *deep sign*. A lot of them are bad to begin with and the heat plus crowd brings out worst in people.

[@billybatson22]

Are you stopping at Aulani? I know you've yet to go there. If so, let me just say...ITS AMAZING

[@WDWNT]

I’m not :(

[@billybatson22]

@@WDWNT 😐

[@timschultz2806]

I would get hungry for In and Out while showering

[@blinddisney]

Why is the water that comes out of the shower not something you wanna run over your head? 7:37

[@JLGASS223]

Tom, very off topic but should I eat at Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. If so, where please. Thank u and apologies for that question. Another great vid here toobtw

[@WDWNT]

You don’t need to, I think there’s good Italian food elsewhere too

[@johngoudy1070]

Going to be in tokyo japan April 2025; should I go to Universal in Japan or wait for Epic to open in FL?

[@WDWNT]

I’d just wait unless you really love JAWS

[@josueelombre931]

Are you going to visit the actual city of Shanghai or is it just strictly Disney?

[@WDWNT]

Just had time for Disney with the transit visa

[@ivycheng3625]

Every time Tom claims you can't use tap water to wash in China is wild to me. I mean it's not drinkable but to say it's not even good enough to wash is just so so weird. Does he just think people pour bottled water over heads and hands in China?

[@WDWNT]

No but I think you become used to things

[@clemmydilo]

seriously 😭 also implying that all Chinese people are rude and the constant condescending remarks about "the different way of life." Like, there was some mild running and shouting during the rope drop morning rush? I've seen FAR worse behavior in the US parks.

[@billackland4736]

❤️❤️❤️Pepsi!!

[@WDWNT]

Noooooo

[@nick_pappagiorgio]

Plugging your devices into a USB connection in a Chinese hotel just makes it a little easier for the PRC to copy your device.

[@gillygillyyt55]

How old are you? 😂

[@WDWNT]

35

[@muttshouse]

Those were chicken feet not pig feet.

[@WDWNT]

It said pig trotter…

[@muttshouse]

@@WDWNT Sure the sign said so. The video you showed was a chicken foot. I'm Chinese and grew up eating chicken feet.

[@steveseattle140]

so the tap water there melts your skin / hair or something? I attempted to google but didn't really find anything. shame !

[@WDWNT]

Uhhh no

[@LizaFellow]

Am I one of the cool kids now?😂😂😂

[@robbiechoke7012]

No offense but can you come back to the US already … majority of people here can’t afford to go to Japan.. never will go to Japan. Let the Japan vloggers post about Japan.

[@WDWNT]

Uhhh Shanghai isn’t in Japan…