Tokyo Disneyland is often considered a Disney relic trapped in time. Opened in 1983, much of the park still looks the same as when it first opened, with a familiar 80s Walt Disney World vibe, but with fresh coats of paint everywhere and crisp, well-maintained conditions. Perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than at Tomorrowland--particularly the blue building facing The Hub, where the geometry, patterning, and form of the facade ironically suggests a lot of classic, almost mid-century design for a land that's supposed to be looking forward to the future. But there's charm in this--an appreciation for the ideas and design of a bygone era, a reminder of the look of futurism several decades ago. It's a sort of nostalgia that's powerful enough to practically push the look around the dial and turn it timeless, which then truly makes it deserving of a "style of tomorrow." After all, something futuristic should defy the qualifications of time, shouldn't it?
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| Cinderella Castle stands beyond Tomorrowland. |
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| The Hub-facing facade of the Tomorrowland buildings has a groovy, blue, retro aesthetic. |
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| Looking back toward the World Bazaar. |
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