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Hayao Miyazaki’s latest anime makes its photo spot debut, but a classic Castle in the Sky scene is bowing out.
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First-ever permanent Pokémon amusement park attractions look like they’re going to be international traveler-friendly too.
Ghibli Park gives you a chance to experience a traditional Japanese summer festival and to take home multiple Ponyos if you’ve got the right skills.
Eradication squads to be dispatched to deal with outbreak, guests will need to prove they’re not infected by completing missions inside haunted theme park.
Studio Ghibli theme park schedules a pair of anime from the legendary director for fans to see this summer.
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