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Credit: Studio Ghibli Park
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Why are strollers being banned at the controversial new theme park?
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The internet is abuzz as the new Studio Ghibli Park is starting to trend once again on social media.
Now, the uproar is spreading, as the “Stroller Ban” has recently trended on various social media platforms. Screenshots of the Ghibli Park’s Official Rules and FAQ website pages began circulating, after it was made clear that strollers and umbrellas were both prohibited from the Ghibli Park. User @mugimugi_rr adds:
(translated) Seriously? When I saw the website of Ghibli Park, it was written that strollers and umbrellas were not allowed (umbrellas too!?). However, on the same page, a sentence also says, “Priority is available for those using wheelchairs, strollers, and the elderly,” which doesn’t make sense and is so confusing? I definitely won’t be going for the time being.
確かにジブリパークのホームページ見たらベビーカーと傘の持ち込み禁止って書いてあって(傘も！？？)目玉飛び出た。でも同じページに「※車いすやベビーカーをご利用の方、高齢者などが優先的にご利用になれます」の一文あったり、ベビカの貸出もあるっぽくて結果よくわからん。とりあえず当分行かない
— むぎとろ (@mugimugi_trr) March 9, 2023
Meanwhile, there are others celebrating the rules banning strollers — as it would allegedly remove “selfish parents” from the Park. As @____i____i__ states, those “people with low morals… won’t come”:
When I heard that strollers were prohibited at Ghibli Park, I thought: I would definitely go there 🥺 Strollers prohibited? ! It’s great to think that people with low morals who are complaining about fussy, noisy things like this won’t come. There are too many selfish parents who are given preferential treatment these days and take it for granted.
ジブリパーク、ベビーカー禁止と聞いて絶対に遊びに行かせていただこうと思いました🥺ベビーカー禁止？！とギャースカ文句言ってる民度の低い子連れが来ないかと思うと最高。本当に最近は優遇されて当たり前な態度の自分勝手な親が多すぎる。
— アラサーちゃん (@____i____i__) March 9, 2023
Other parents have also chimed in, stating that they believe the “problem is solved” if Guests simply opt to use baby carriers instead of strollers, as @kilala_studiok adds — to which other parents disagree, pointing out the fact that this doesn’t work with all kids:
(translated) @kilala_studiok: Are you riled up about the ban on strollers in Ghibli’s large warehouse?
I think anyone who has been there knows that strollers are not allowed in that space.
Because there is a stroller storage area in front, when you go inside, you should go with a baby carrier instead. (I did.)
It’s a mystery why there are people complaining even though it’s solved(in reply) @Mousse_Anime2: I’m sorry from the outside of FF. Maybe the child gets restless/violent when held, or maybe the child gets tired quickly but it’s hard for them to be held, so they want to use a stroller. In the former case, it might be better to ask a childcare expert to take measures, but in the latter case, it may be better to wait until the child is a little older and has physical strength.
FF外からすみません
もしかしたら抱っこだと暴れる子なのか、あるいは子供はすぐ疲れるけど抱っこしたら自分がしんどいからベビーカー使いたいのかもです
前者の場合は育児の専門家に対策を聞いてもらうとして、後者の場合はもう少し子供が大きくなって体力がついてからにした方がいいかもです— ほぼゼロズレだったムース (@Mousse_Anime2) March 9, 2023
Going to the official FAQ page, it states that visitors to the Park are expected to leave their strollers at the “designated parking area upon entry” — with the caveat that parents and guardians may still use strollers in the surrounding park area outside of Ghibli theme park grounds, the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. Interestingly, it appears that strollers are still available for rent at certain areas at Ghibli Park:
You may use your stroller when walking around Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. Strollers are available to borrow from North Gate Information Center, West Gate Information Center and Lounge.
This is certainly confusing, and also rather interesting — as it appears that Ghibli Park are able to now charge for use of specific “approved strollers”, if they so desire.
What do you think about this stroller ban at the controversial Ghibli Park? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
The Studio Ghibli theme park called Ghibli Park (not to be confused with the Studio Ghibli Museum), houses five iconic areas – Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Witch Valley, Mononoke Village, Dondoko Forest, and Youth Hill – all locations based on the Studio Ghibli films, now available for visitors to roam freely. Studio Ghibli fans will love to immerse themselves in every attraction at this new Ghibli Park. The unique park is located at World Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (sometimes Aichi Expo Memorial Park) in Nagakute city near Nagoya, about three hours by train from Tokyo.
Those interested in the new Ghibli Park tickets may purchase and reserve theirs on the Park’s official website.