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  • Concept Model of Tokyo DisneySea’s New Land Revealed

    Concept Model of Tokyo DisneySea’s New Land Revealed

    Disney Resort debuted three videos showing parts of the exciting concept model of Fantasy Springs, a new themed port, which will open at Tokyo DisneySea Park in 2023. This will be the eighth themed port in Tokyo DisneySea, and it’s the largest ever since the opening of the park!

    Fantasy Springs will include a Disney luxury/deluxe hotel and three separate areas, each dedicated to a different Walt Disney Animation Studios film: “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and “Peter Pan.” Attractions, restaurants, and immersive spaces will lead guests into the world of each story. 

    Take a look at these videos of each new area:

    The concept model you see in the videos is one-fiftieth of the actual size of the port. During the development process, Walt Disney Imagineering uses concept art, drawings, and models to plan out the arrangement and size of buildings and area development. The model is painted and shot from different angles to provide more concrete views of Fantasy Springs.

    For the past two decades, Tokyo DisneySea has continued to evolve and offer guests even more magical experiences to enjoy. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new expansion project in Tokyo DisneySea!

  • Disney Announces $2.3 Billion Expansion For DisneySea

    Disney Announces $2.3 Billion Expansion For DisneySea

    Tokyo Disney Resort announced major details Thursday in the planned expansion of Tokyo DisneySea. The theme park is getting a $2.3 billion overhaul and adding a port for Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan.

    The new port will be the park’s eighth and is scheduled to open in 2022 as well as new 475-room deluxe hotel that will be connected to the area.

    Tokyo DisneySea is the only Disney theme park inspired by the myths and legends of the sea and is known to guests for its seven themed ports: Mediterranean Harbor, American Waterfront, Port Discovery, Lost River Delta, Arabian Coast, Mermaid Lagoon and Mysterious Island. This newest port will be themed to magical springs that lead to a world of Disney fantasy and will include four new attractions.

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    Guests will discover the kingdom of Arendelle after the events in “Frozen,” once the kingdom has opened its gates to visitors. A heartwarming new attraction will take guests by boat to experience the story of Elsa and Anna while enjoying iconic songs from the hit film, and a new restaurant will be located inside Arendelle Castle.

     

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    Another new area will invite guests into the charming forest where Rapunzel’s tower awaits. Guests can board gondolas for a romantic tour of Rapunzel’s “best day ever” as she journeys with Flynn to the lantern festival for an unforgettable finale. Also on the menu is a restaurant inspired by the hideout of the humorous band of thugs in the movie.

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    A new deluxe resort hotel will also open inside Tokyo DisneySea as part of this latest expansion plan. Themed to Disney fantasy, the hotel will rise above and around the magical springs of the new themed port, featuring 475 deluxe and luxury guest rooms, two restaurants and a merchandise shop.

    This new project marks another major step in the evolution of Tokyo Disney Resort, on the heels of the 35th Anniversary “Happiest Celebration!” and the ongoing Tokyo Disneyland development. Stay tuned for more details on these worlds of fantasy coming soon to Tokyo DisneySea!

  • Cherry Blossom Minnie Ears Are The Newest Hot Seller At Disneyland Tokyo

    Cherry Blossom Minnie Ears Are The Newest Hot Seller At Disneyland Tokyo

    As much of the world is still recovering from Rose Gold and Millennial Pink fever it seems a new color fad may be the only cure. These brand-new Cherry Blossom sequined Minnie ears are extremely popular and selling out fast at Tokyo Disneyland Resort.

    The ears debuted back in early March at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea just in time for sakura season — a.k.a. cherry blossom season — and these new ears are so popular that they’ve been hard to keep on the shelves.

    Springtime in Japan is nothing less than magical. From late March to mid-April, or even early may, the country’s iconic Cherry Blossoms capture the attention of visitors and locals as their beautiful pink flowers blanket the country in soft, colorful splendor.

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    This makes these the perfect mouse ears for people who are trying to get into the Sakura Spirit and love to seasonally match their ensemble. Perhaps these aren’t really a cure for the latest color fads at all, but rather meant to help fed the addiction of Minnie Mouse headband collectors.

    Don’t worry, even though cherry blossom season is nearly over you can still grab these if there are not sold out. You can also find them online for as low as $30.

  • Disney’s Easter Brings the Start of Tokyo Disney Resort 35th ‘Happiest Celebration’

    Disney’s Easter Brings the Start of Tokyo Disney Resort 35th ‘Happiest Celebration’

    With the 35th Anniversary “Happiest Celebration!” just around the corner, Tokyo Disney Resort guests can now enjoy the first springtime offerings during Disney’s Easter at Tokyo DisneySea, including a sneak peek of the theme song for the celebration.

    Colorful decorations, entertainment, special menus and exclusive merchandise bring this season to life at the resort. Tokyo DisneySea will host an egg hunt for the very first time this year, and guests who find the whimsical eggs themed to Disney characters will receive with an exclusive Bunny Ears hair clip.

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    At the Mediterranean Harbor, Mickey and Minnie are joined by Disney characters to perform in the renewed Fashionable Easter show celebrating the arrival of spring. Exciting pyrotechnics and the premiere of the theme song for the “Happiest Celebration!” make this show a can’t-miss. Over at Waterfront Park, members of the Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band are also be dressed in new costumes in honor of the season.

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    The first Tokyo Disney Resort 35th Anniversary merchandise is now on sale alongside dozens of new Easter designs, including the fan-favorite Bunny Ears Headbands and Easter “Bunny” Bonnets. Delicious new food and drink items are available at Café Portofino, New York Deli, Barnacle Bill’s, Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen and Tropic Al’s.

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    Disney’s Easter will be at the resort until June 6, and the “Happiest Celebration!” begins on April 15. Stay tuned for more updates from Tokyo Disney Resort!

  • A Brand New Disney Theme Park Is in the Works

    A Brand New Disney Theme Park Is in the Works

    Another new Disney theme park is again in the works. With all of the new lands and coming attractions there are so many reasons to travel to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in the next few years, but if you want to experience this completely new park, get ready for a long flight. Tokyo Disney Resort complex which includes the Disneyland and DisneySea theme parks, has revealed plans for a massive expansion.

    Nearly 35 years ago, Disney expanded its international reach with Tokyo Disneyland, later adding Tokyo DisneySea in 2001 as a second theme park in Japan. Oriental Land Company licenses the rights from Walt Disney Co. to operate the Tokyo resort that includes Disneyland, DisneySea, hotels and shopping malls, but Disney still has full creative control.

    The park will feature new attractions and new characters with a massive 300 billion yen ($2.7 billion) investment plan. Disney and its partners in the Oriental Land Company have revealed the Japanese theme park that will shift the focus to its host country with new characters and attractions.

    More details should be announced by May 2018, but the newly announced park, could bring rides and experiences that touch upon the history, art, and unique terrain of the country. The Japanese company is in talks Disney on the expansion, which may include an area dedicated to Disney’s hit movie “Frozen” and other attractions that are not featured at other Disney theme parks. Construction is expected to begin in 2025 and this will be the biggest expansion since DisneySea opened in 2001. All this according to the official release (via Mainichi News)

    This comes as Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan has surged in popularity, thanks to Harry Potter and Minions attractions. Universal Studios Japan is also getting a Mario-themed expansion, which should further the park’s popularity.

    Tokyo Disney Resort has also received some upgrades with more on the way. Tokyo DisneySea, which recently opened Nemo and Friends SeaRider will bring Soarin’ to the park in the next few years, and Tokyo Disneyland will add a new “Big Hero 6” themed ride to Tomorrowland as well as a “Beauty and the Beast” section to its Fantasyland area. The expansion will host a theatre for stage performances as well as an immersive attraction, which is said to utilize the park’s famed trackless ride system pioneered on its popular Pooh’s Hunny Hunt attraction. The expansions, which were announced last spring, are set to open by 2020.

    Although this new park is still several years away from fruition, Disney fans will likely keep a close eye on it because any new rides that are built for this resort may eventually come to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Shanghai Disneyland’s popular Tron ride is already slated to come to Disney World, and we’re eager to see what comes out of Disney’s newest creations.

    Are you excited about the new Disney theme park coming to Tokyo? Let us know in the comment section below!