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Anime settings come to life in the Valley of Witches, with amusement park rides and hot dogs in cat paws!
Howl’s Moving Castle animation team reunites to celebrate new area of the Studio Ghibli theme park.
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Everyone can eat San’s jerky, but only select humans will get to ride the boar god slide, though.
Matchmaking event with a twist will have people looking for love while they look for Ghibli art.
If you’re one of the many Totoro fans who’s dreamed about riding the Catbus, you’re going to get your chance.
Never-before-seen images reveal what we can expect to see at Mononoke’s Village and the Witch’s Valley.
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