Explore every episode of the podcast Rising Fun Pod
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| Is The Tokyo Disney Park Hopper Pass Worth It? | 13 Sep 2026 | 00:55:32 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Tokyo Disney locals Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) talk about the Park Hopper pass, why new changes make it better than ever, why it still may not be the right choice for you and what you can expect to get done splitting one day across Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. | |||
| One Last Ride on Aquatopia & Port Discovery Is BAD | 07 Sep 2026 | 01:09:57 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) talks with Alex (@thehappyzan) went to Tokyo DisneySea for one final ride on Aquatopia. We also decided to really soak up this entire area of the park and we quickly realised that the whole of Port Discovery is in very poor shape and it's probably time to get rid of the whole thing. | |||
| Reviewing the Mundo Pixar Experience | 30 Aug 2026 | 01:03:30 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) talks with Alex (@thehappyzan) about the temporary immersive exhibition 'Mundo Pixar Experience' that has come to Tokyo. Why it's overpriced, Tokyo Disney is overpriced, and the problem of how constantly being told rules can spoil a lot of experiences in Tokyo. | |||
| Reflecting on the D23 2026 Parks Announcements | 23 Aug 2026 | 01:20:58 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) take some time to form somewhat coherent thoughts on the litany of theme park announcements ranging from Villain's Land and Piston Peak at the Magic Kingdom, Encanto and Indiana Jones additions to Animal Kingdom, Coco and New Tomorrowland coming to California Disney and the crumbs of new info we got about the changes being made to our very own Tomorrowland here at Tokyo Disneyland. | |||
| D23 2026 Parks Panel LIVE Reaction! | 16 Aug 2026 | 02:46:08 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) watch along with the D23 parks and experiences panel so you don't have to! You'll hear our immediate thoughts and reactions to Tokyo Disney parks updates regarding Space Mountain: Earthrise and Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue but we'll also be reacting to new about Magic Kngdom's Villain's Land, Monstropolis, Figment, Gloria Gaynor and more! Sit back, grab a beverage and maybe even watch the stream along with us as we ride along the Carousel of Obnoxious Celebrity Cameos! | |||
| New Details of Tokyo Disneyland's New Tomorrowland | 14 Aug 2026 | 01:03:53 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) react to the release of new information regarding the upgrade to Tomorrowland coming to Tokyo Disneyland in 2027, including the newly dubbed Space Mountain: Earthrise and Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue ride names! | |||
| Tokyo Disney Expectations vs Reality | 09 Aug 2026 | 01:02:24 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) are back to help new and seasoned Tokyo Disney tackle their expectations and offer their thoughts on the reality of the parks. We'll tackle topics such as food, rides, cast members, entertainment and the Tokyo Disney hotels. | |||
| Our Tokyo Disney D23 Predictions | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:57:15 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) give their thoughts on what may or may not be announced for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea at the upcoming D23 Event. | |||
| Two Ways Tokyo Disney Can Ruin Your Evening | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:58:24 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) both visited Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea on different days and both had their evenings spoiled for different, but related, reasons. | |||
| Exploring the Ports of Tokyo DisneySea - Port 8: FanSpri | 17 Jul 2026 | 01:36:35 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) complete their tour of the greatest theme park on the planet, Tokyo DisneySea with the only port to not open with the park in 2001. Fantasy Springs is home to Peter Pan's Neverland Adventure, Anna & Elsa's Frozen Journey, Rapunzel's Lantern Festival, CHEESE and an ugly ass hotel. But how does it compare to the rest of this exquisite theme park? | |||
| Tokyo Disney's First EVER Drone Show | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:55:27 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) give their thoughts after experiencing 'Reach for the Stars: Everlasting Dreams', the first ever show including drones at Tokyo Disney Resort. Until September 14th the usual nighttime castle projection show at Tokyo Disneyland has an extra 5 minute finale with drones flying over Cinderella Castle, but is it worth seeing? | |||
| Exploring The Ports of Tokyo DisneySea - Part 7: MysIs | 03 Jul 2026 | 01:11:32 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) continue their tour of the greatest theme park on the planet, Tokyo DisneySea with the port thatperhaps leaves the biggest impression, whether that be gobbling on a Gyoza Dog in Nautilus Galley, taking a Journey to the Center of the Earth or simply taking in the excruciatingly detailed world building. This is Mysterious Island. | |||
| Universal Kids Resort. Tokyo Disney's First Drone Show? DisneySea's Glorious Yet Devastating Anniversary Concert! | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:59:08 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) reflect on night 1 of the Tokyo DisneySea Anniversary Concert, why it was so enjoyable yet harrowing, what on earth Universal have built in Frisco, Texas and whether or not the recent sightings of drones in Tokyo Disneyland could lead to the first ever drone show at Tokyo Disney Resort. | |||
| Exploring the Ports of Tokyo DisneySea - Part 6: MerLag | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:47:57 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) continue their tour of the greatest theme park on the planet, Tokyo DisneySea with the port that most feels like a 'theme park land', but still manages to fit into the extremely high quality of the park, Mermaid Lagoon. Yes we whinge a lot about the theater being closed too. | |||
| The Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary Jubilee Gala Review Episode | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:09:01 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) were invited to a Gala aboard the S.S. Columbia. The pricey experience included a live pianist, unique plushies, a souvenir glass, a meal, unlimited drinks (!) and time to wander around the ship. But was it worth the high cost? We get into it all here! | |||
| Exploring the Ports of Tokyo DisneySea - Part 5: RabCo | 22 May 2026 | 00:56:17 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) continue their episodic deep-dive into each of the themed ports of the world's greatest theme park, Tokyo DisneySea. Today we discuss Arabian Coast's food, entertainment, character greetings and attractions, what could change in the future and whether or not they should've leant more into the Aladdin animated movie. | |||
| Alex LOVES Disney Adventure World | 15 May 2026 | 01:36:23 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) chats with Alex (@thehappyzan) about his recent visit to the totally brand new theme park Disney Adventure World, why he loves it, why the water is green, and why his feelings on Disneyland Paris were more complicated than he expected. | |||
| Exploring the Ports of Tokyo DisneySea - Part 4: LoRiDe | 01 May 2026 | 00:44:43 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) continue their episodic deep-dive into each of the themed ports of the world's greatest theme park, Tokyo DisneySea. This episode talking about Lost River Delta, home of Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull, Raging Spirits and Mexican Duffy. | |||
| It's Tokyo DisneySea's 25th Anniversary! (it's not) | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:55:32 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) chat about the offerings of Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary event which started this week, despite the actual anniversary of the park being in September. | |||
| Aquatopia To Close FOREVER (Emergency Podcast!) | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:29:50 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Tokyo Disney have suddenly announced that Aquatopia, the opening day DisneySea ride, will close permanently on September 14th. Jordan and Alex discuss the news. | |||
| Exploring the Ports of Tokyo DisneySea - Part 3: PorDis | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:57:23 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) are back aboard their multi-part adventure exploring each of the theme ports of Tokyo DisneySea, today discussing the past, present and future potential of the most underrated overrated port at Tokyo DisneySea, Port Discovery. | |||
| Should Tokyo Disney DOUBLE Ticket Prices? | 04 Apr 2026 | 01:05:15 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) take a break from their multi-part adventure exploring each of the theme ports of Tokyo DisneySea to discuss the hot topic of 5 hour queues, monstrous crowds and underpriced tickets. | |||
| Exploring the Ports of Tokyo DisneySea - Part 2: AmWa | 27 Mar 2026 | 01:10:18 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) continue their multi-part adventure exploring each of the theme ports of Tokyo DisneySea, spending the day breaking down everything that makes American Waterfront such a pleasure to spend time in. | |||
| Exploring the Ports of Tokyo DisneySea - Part 1: MedHarb | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:12:07 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) begin their multi-part adventure exploring each of the theme ports of Tokyo DisneySea, starting where every guest did for the first 23 years of the park's existence, Mediterranean Harbor. | |||
| Minnie's Pal Palooza Returns to Tokyo Disneyland | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:59:38 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! The Minnie's Pal Palooza event returned to Tokyo Disneyland this year with all new projections on the castle, Jordan (RisingFunVids) and Alex (@thehappyzan) have mixed thoughts on the new addition. | |||
| Why We Haven't Been To Poképark Kanto (And You Shouldn't Either) | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:59:13 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! There's a brand new 'theme park' based on the biggest entertainment franchise in the world a short distance from Jordan & Alex and yet they haven't been? Why?? How??? Why and also how??? You are about to find out. | |||
| Tokyo's New Wreck-It Ralph Ride Costs HOW MUCH?!?!?! | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:16:59 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! After a delightful chat about Jordan's trip to Disneyland Paris last week Jordan and Alex catch up on all the Tokyo Disney news including a new system that could save hours of queueing for the most popular rides, a rescheduled opening date for a new ride coming to Tokyo Disneyland and our review of the new show at Tokyo DisneySea. | |||
| Is Disneyland Paris Better Than Tokyo Disney? | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:55:34 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! We're back! Jordan discusses his recent trip to Disneyland Resort Paris, comparing the Tokyo Disney parks to possibly the best Disney Park (Disneyland Paris) and definitely the worst Disney park (Walt Disney Studios Paris (soon to be renamed Disney Adventure World)) Alex says stuff too :) | |||
| What's Coming to Tokyo Disney in 2026 | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:10:28 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan and Alex make break down the plans, rumours and predictions for what 2026 could have in store for Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea. | |||
| Reflecting on 2025 at Tokyo Disney | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:51:20 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Alex and Jordan look back at how 2025 unfolded at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, the highs and lows, events, additions and our favourite memories from the year. | |||
| Hong Kong Disneyland Embarrasses Tokyo Again | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:09:45 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Alex went back to Hong Kong Disneyland and was reminded of everything wrong with Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea. | |||
| Tokyo Disneyland's New Christmas Parade | 28 Nov 2025 | 01:02:40 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Alex and Jordan were at Tokyo Disneyland for the brand new 'Toy's Wondrous Christmas' parade, the first new Christmas parade at the park in over a decade! They also talk Tokyo Disney food & hotels as well as arguing about whether Haunted Mansion Holiday Nightmare is a Christmas overlay or a Halloween one. With them both finally concluding that Jordan is correct and it's definitely a Christmas overlay! | |||
| Is DisneySea's Sindbad Ride In Danger? | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:09:12 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Is Sindbad's Storybook Voyage at Tokyo DisneySea being replaced with an Aladdin ride? What will Tokyo Disneyland's new Space Mountain ride be called? Why did Tokyo Disney spend 5 months of the year celebrating Jesus Christ? Jordan and Alex pontificate on all this and more in this week's podcast. | |||
| The Worst Shop at Tokyo Disney Resort | 09 Nov 2025 | 00:51:21 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Join us for a dynamic conversation spanning the worst shop at Tokyo Disney Resort, whether Duffy will finally come to Tokyo Disneyland, Alex's skincare routine, Jordan's chippy order our thoughts on the New York mayoral election and why Descendants is basically one long Disney theme park show that you absolutely should(n't) not miss! | |||
| Would You Wait 380 Minutes For Soaring? | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:56:44 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! We chat about the future of Showbase at Tokyo Disneyland, who would wait 340 minutes for Soaring: Fantastic Flight, the return of the Minnie's Funderland event with a new projection mapping 'pattern' for Cinderella Castle and why getting Mickey Waffles might be impossible when you visit Tokyo Disney. | |||
| Why Rapunzel In The Rain Is Even Worse Than You Think | 17 Oct 2025 | 01:11:50 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea were recently sold out for the first time in months, so we talk about the ludicrous wait times, comparing Tokyo Disney to Hong Kong Disneyland & Disneyland Paris and why Jordan's first rainy ride on Rapunzel's Lantern Festival was even worse than he expected. | |||
| Is Marvel Coming to Tokyo Disney? | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:55:06 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! The president of OLC, the owners and operators of Tokyo Disney Resort, had some big things to say about the future of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, and even mentioned Marvel specifically. We talk all about what this could mean, which parts of the parks could be affected by Marvel and what this could mean for other underutilized intellectual properties like Star Wars and Avatar. | |||
| How To Do Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland RIGHT (And Why It's Impossible For The Next 2 Weeks) | 28 Sep 2025 | 01:03:33 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! This Halloween we make it RIGHT! Jordan and Alex got dressed up in their dumb little costumes and went to Tokyo Disneyland like the man-babies they are. And you get to hear all about it right here! Also why the super fun day we had is about to be completely impossible for a third of the event (and why it's dumb as f***) | |||
| Locals OUTRAGED By Tokyo Disney Halloween Conspiracy | 19 Sep 2025 | 01:03:52 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea had their Halloween previews this week and, as is tradition, they went horribly wrong. Local guests left disapointed, and some very angry at OLC (the owners of Tokyo Disney Resort), other local guests celebrated the disastrous preview, and Jordan and Alex are here to break it all down. Also Alex took an apple from a witch so there's that too. | |||
| Tokyo Disney Christmas 2025 Details Revealed | 13 Sep 2025 | 01:01:23 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea (kinda) announced some details regarding the brand new Christmas parade coming to Tokyo Disneyland this year, new TREES at Tokyo DisneySea and other details of what guests can expect to find at the parks this festive season. Jordan and Alex grumble about how much better Christmas events used to be, and also go on a long tangent about how to get annual passes back, so it's a very Rising Fun Pod episode of Rising Fun Pod. | |||
| Tokyo DisneySea Is More Fun Than EVER (For The Next 2 Weeks) | 05 Sep 2025 | 01:04:05 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! We had the most fun night anyone has ever had at Tokyo DisneySea, but will it be possible again next year? Also Jordan & Alex play a game of 'Defend or Demolish', where we pick rides and attractions from a hat and decide whether we would flatten them and build something new or keep them the way they are right now forever. | |||
| ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE SUPER BANANZA PARTY TIME | 27 Aug 2025 | 02:38:20 | |
It’s our 100th episode!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who stuck with us this whole time. We really appreciate every single one of you. Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! In this episode enjoy some silly games and questions, a breakdown of all the exciting entertainment offerings coming to Tokyo DisneySea for the 25th anniversary next year, whether Toontown is dated or not, how we’d improve certain rides, which Disney show we’d like performed at our funerals, which ride vehicle we’d like to make our personal mode of transport, what Tokyo Disney food you’d eat for breakfast everyday and much much more! | |||
| DisneySea's Indiana Jones Ride Closes Indefinitely | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:56:11 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) talk about Tokyo DisneySea's Indiana Jones Adventure ride closing indefinitely (not permanently!), what's wrong with the entrances of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, Yomiuriland's 'WAI' pool, why PokéPark KANTO is going to disappoint overseas guests, Jordan nearly destroying a ride (and a guest) at Europa Park, which ride at Disneyland Paris Jordan is most excited to try, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, ChatGPT and Duolingo. | |||
| Reviewing Tokyo DisneySea's NEW Shows | 07 Aug 2025 | 01:00:55 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) chat about the two brand new shows at Tokyo DisneySea, the new stage show inside the Hangar Stage Dreams Take Flight, and the new summer show in American Waterfront Dockside Splash Remix. There's a lot to talk about including imaginary princesses, Nazi fighter jets and garment adjustments. Only on the Land of the Rising Fun podcast! | |||
| Tokyo's OTHER Theme Parks - 2 Locals’ Recommendations | 18 Jul 2025 | 01:03:23 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) chat about the theme parks in Tokyo that aren't home to castles and mountains, learn about Yomiuriland, Sanrio Puroland, Tokyo Dome City and Hanayashiki, as well as discussion of the new Walt Disney animatronic at Disneyland for the 70th anniversary and whether or not an attraction like that could come to Tokyo Disneyland. | |||
| Saying Goodbye to Magic Kingdom's Rivers of America | 13 Jul 2025 | 00:58:52 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) have some discourse around the discourse around the removal of the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Belle Riverboat from the world's most popular theme park, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. We also talk about what the future of Tokyo Disneyland could look like and the use case for popular footwear 'crocs' | |||
| Tokyo Disney Has A HUGE Summer Problem | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:54:49 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) discuss the disastrous start to Tokyo Disney's 2025 summer event, what OLC have forgotten since 2020 and what the super-low attendance could mean for the future of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. | |||
| Would You Rather - Tokyo Disney Edition | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:57:57 | |
Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod! Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) play a game of 'Would you rather' which begins with riding Aquatopia in a bathing suit and winds up with us being locked in a wine cellar in DisneySea's Magellan's restaurant. Come join the fun! | |||
| Jordan's Increasingly Silly List of Potential Tokyo Disney Ticket Options | 14 Jun 2025 | 00:44:49 | |
OLC's new president recently stated that they're exploring new ticket options for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park, YouTube) and Alex (@thehappyzan, Instagram) discuss a list of possibilities, which steadily descends further and further into chaos. Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/landoftherisingfunpodcast! | |||
| The Tinkerbell’s Busy Buggies Conspiracy UNCOVERED (Where Are All The Fairies?) | 04 Jun 2025 | 01:05:10 | |
Lots of you asked us the same question about why we like DisneySea more, when many of you who've visited Tokyo Disney recently prefered Tokyo Disneyland. We get into all of that, answer which park is best for a first date, and most importantly unearth some first-hand breaking investigative journalism regarding the Fairy Tinkerbell's Busy Buggies ride in Fantasy Springs (we found a wiki article). All that and more with your favourite Tokyo Disney locals Alex (@thehappyzan) and Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park). Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/landoftherisingfunpodcast! | |||