We used to try to avoid going to American versions of places internationally. Why would we travel half way around the world to experience something we could see in our own country? BUT something that we started to realize is that going to a place like an international Disney is also great to see how cultural nuances shape even the most familiar places. Right when we walked through the gates, the kindness of the people made us feel so welcomed. The rides were all pretty similar, but the castle was huge! Probably the most surprising thing was that Mickey and the Disney princesses weren't the stars of the show. A lot of people visiting the park were dressed up as characters, but the most popular characters were from the movie Zootopia and Duffy! We had no clue who Duffy was before, but we learned about him pretty quick! There was a 4 hour wait just to take a photo with Duffy and friends. And the grand finale of the parade was once again Duffy! Which we learned is supposedly Mickey's toy bear, but has since ended up overshadowing Mickey and Minnie themselves in the Asian market! Experiencing something familiar like Disney, but through a new lens, was a great experience! And it made us want to visit more international Disney parks in the future! __________________________ Follow for hidden gems you MUST add to your bucket list - and to visit every country in the world with us! #travel #travelcouple #everycountry #adventuretravel #couplestravel #travelcouples #traveltips