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Pulling the curtain back on what awaits you when you step into the magical anime world of Ghibli.
Getting into Ghibli Park will cost more on weekends and holidays, but still far less than Disneyland.
Meet “Miyazo” and “Zukkoro“, a duo based on Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki, who come with an interesting backstory.
Studo Ghibli theme park will recreate multiple locations from Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Aichi park dedicated to the films of Hayao Miyazaki and his studio’s anime masterpieces promises to be free of rides, full of surprises.
Studio Ghibli’s veteran producer recalls a major change of heart by the legendary anime director.
To ride or not to ride is an easy choice if you already love or hate Demon Slayer, but what if your feelings are somewhere in the middle?
Free-walk VR game gives you your choice of Monster Hunter weapons to swing as you track and fight Velkhana.
With characters from Super Mario, Pokémon, Sanrio, and Sesame Street, it’s like the Smash Bros. of theme park parades.
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