 This
is probably the most low-tech attraction in Tokyo Disneyland. Beaver
Brothers Explorer Canoes—I love the name—let you, along with about 18
other people, paddle a real canoe around the Rivers Of America. There are
two guides on board who handle the steering of the boat, but most of the
propulsion is provided by the guests.
Just before boarding, you're provided with a paddle. After loading into
the canoe, the lead guide (who sits in front) teaches you how to use it.
It's not particularly difficult, although you'll probably bump the paddle
of the person in front or in back of you a few times trying to get in
synch with everyone else.
Everyone stops for a quick break from paddling at several spots on the trip. This not only
gives people a break, it also allows a chance to look around at some of
the sights along the river. The lead guide gives some humorous
descriptions of what you're seeing along the way, although he's speaking
in Japanese.
The canoe ride sounds like it might be more work than it's worth, but it's
actually a lot of fun especially on hot summer days. If you want to simply
ride around the river and enjoy the view, the Mark Twain Riverboat follows
the same path as the canoes and requires no active participation on your
part. |
