Chandu

Chandu is a character from Sindbad's Storybook Voyage at Tokyo DisneySea. The tiger cub sidekick to Sindbad, he has become a mascot for the ride and the Arabian Coast land in general.
==Background==
Chandu was introduced to the Sindbad attraction in 2007 as part of its transformation from "Seven Voyages" to "Storybook Voyage", due to the original attraction being unpopular with guests at the time of its opening due to its scary and intense themes. As Sindbad's human crew was recast as pirates or other figures, Chandu became Sindbad's sole recurring companion as the two voyaged out on adventures, helping people along the way and learning that friendship is the greatest treasure of all.
Chandu is very popular in merchandising and one of Tokyo DisneySea's most popular snacks is the "Chandu Tail" sold at the Sultan's Oasis snack stand.
As of 2022, he, instead of Tigger (who hosted 2010's rendition) represented the "Year of the Tiger" event at Tokyo Disney Resort during the New Year's events.
==Role in the attraction==
When the guests arrive at the village of Baghdad, they see Sindbad greeting guests about him going on an adventure to find treasure with his animal companion Chandu where he growls where he carries a map in his mouth. In Mermaid Rocks, Chandu can be seen on top of the sail as Sindbad thanks the mermaids for saving him during a storm. In Rukh Island when Sindbad and Chandu are protecting the rocs from a crew of pirates, Chandu can be seen pouncing on one of the pirates on his head while Sindbad tells Chandu to help protect the rocs from the pirates.
In the Cave of the Giant, Chandu is seen tying up another pirate with a necklace of pearls. When Sindbad and Chandu rescue the giant and he and the giant sing together, Chandu (only his tail is shown) appears hiding in a treasure chest with a tiger engraved on it. In the Palace of the Sultan, Chandu appears standing on a drum carried by a group of citizens. In the Land of the Monkeys, Chandu peeks in Sindbad's boat filled with bananas before the guests arrive at the Whale Straits. In the Whale Straits, Chandu can be seen on the whale's water spout. When Sindbad arrives back home, Chandu is last seen sleeping on top of a rope as Sindbad thanks the guests for joining him on his voyage.
Category:Theme park characters
Category:Tigers
Category:Cats
Category:Disney characters
Category:Tokyo Disney Resort
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Category:Characters in Disney parks
Category:Middle Eastern characters