Going in, I knew very little about the GE999 mythos, except that it is super-popular in Japan, has been developed into TV series and movies and other media, and features a train that travels through space. And stars some kid, and a tall, wan, depressed-looking blonde, and a little floating character in a train conductor's outfit, which I presume is the train conductor.
Fortunately, you are forced into watching a ten-minute pre-show that totally brings you up to speed on the story, as long as you understand Japanese. Those are ten minutes of my life I can't ever get back.
I kid, but it is awesome that they put so much effort into theming this indoor, launched looping roller coaster, which was actually kind of rad, if pretty shaky. Had there been time, I'd have gone back around for another run. Maybe.
Steve and I literally ran by a couple of other Aqua Stadium attractions on our way back to the hotel. This sea-critter carousel appears to be Disney-quality; gorgeous.
Returning to Aqua Stadium is required.
And holy mackerel, look at their indoor swinging boat ride, WOW!
To be continued. |
