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  • Tokyo Disney Resort to Begin Selling Merchandise Online for a Limited Time Due to Closure

    Tokyo Disney Resort to Begin Selling Merchandise Online for a Limited Time Due to Closure

    Tokyo Disney Resort has been closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic since late February, but for those looking to get their park merch fix, the Resort has announced they’ll be selling merchandise through the official Tokyo Disney Resort app starting May 26.

    “During the temporary holiday period, we will sell goods online at the Tokyo Disney Resort app so that you can purchase goods sold at the park at home,” Tokyo Disneyland said on it’s website.

    Tokyo Disney Resort has really had an full online shopping option before. In recent years the resort has started offering online purchases through their official app, but you had to have visited the park on that day and your items must have been bought before 11:00pm that same day.

    To purchase goods you must download the Tokyo Disney Resort app on your smartphone and be logged in with a Disney account. Only up to 3 items can be purchased per person per day and unfortunately shipping is only available within Japan.

    Goods that were sold at the park before the temporary closure will be eligible.
    However, “Berry Berry Minnie!”, “Pixar Playtime” and Duffy & Friends related goods are not eligible.

    The end date for online shopping will be announced as soon as the park restart date is decided However, they advise that it may be suspended or terminated without notice depending on the situation.

  • VIDEO: New Monorails Coming to Tokyo Disneyland to Begin Service this Spring

    VIDEO: New Monorails Coming to Tokyo Disneyland to Begin Service this Spring

    In a recent tweet from Tokyo Disneyland, the Oriental Land Company revealed that the new monorails headed to the resort will begin transporting guests this Spring.

    The new model “Resort Liner (Type C)” being introduced on the Disney Resort Line, a monorail linking Tokyo Disney Resort facilities, is set to debut Thursday, May 21, 2020.

    The interior of the new vehicle has a Mickey Mouse-inspired color and Mickey Shape strap with three levels of height, a Mickey Shape window larger than conventional vehicles and where you can enjoy more Disney style than ever before. Take a closer look at the new monorails in the video below:

    The first of 5 trains will enter into service on May 21, 2020, with the rest of the trains to be introduced by the end 2024. Take a look below at some of the photos that give us a closer look at the interior that were introduced with the release:

    As Walt Disney World Resort decides the future of their monorail system, we can hope that monorail cars similar to these might make their way to the resort. For now, it may just be time to book a trip to Tokyo Disneyland!

  • FIRST LOOK: Photos of New Baymax Ride Released by Disney

    FIRST LOOK: Photos of New Baymax Ride Released by Disney

    The largest redevelopment ever at Tokyo Disneyland promises to enchant guests with an array of brand-new experiences, all exclusive to Tokyo Disney Resort including a new Baymax ride and now Disney has released the first photo of the ride vehicle.

    The new ride is the first Disney theme park attraction in the world to be based on the 2014 animated hit “Big Hero 6.”

    The Happy Ride with Baymax will be located in Tomorrowland where guests can join their own personal healthcare companion for an exciting ride that swings them round and round.

    First off you’ll notice the personal healthcare companion leading the attraction and when the ride starts, 22 care robots pull the guests in unpredictable directions while up-tempo music plays. The combination of movements and music will surely make guest smile and raise their happiness level.

    The new Baymax ride along with “New Fantasyland,” a new area featuring the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction and the indoor Fantasyland Forest Theatre, will open to guests on April 15, 2020.

  • Baymax Ride and Other New Experiences Coming to Tokyo Disneyland

    Baymax Ride and Other New Experiences Coming to Tokyo Disneyland

    The largest redevelopment ever at Tokyo Disneyland promises to enchant guests with an array of brand-new experiences, all exclusive to Tokyo Disney Resort including a new Baymax ride and a Beauty and the Beast attraction!

    Disney recently announced exciting new experiences coming to Tokyo Disneyland spring of 2020. And now they are sharing that “New Fantasyland,” a new area featuring the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction and the indoor Fantasyland Forest Theatre, will open to guests on April 15, 2020. Brand-new additions in Tomorrowland and Toontown will open on the same day.

    Guests can immerse themselves in the tale as old as time upon entering Belle’s village, which features Maurice’s Cottage, Gaston’s fountain, restaurants and shops. Towering high above the forest is Beauty and the Beast Castle which houses Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, an attraction where guests join a musical adventure in vehicles that dance in rhythm to the music from the animated film. Deeper into the forest sits Fantasyland Forest Theatre, the first full-scale indoor theater at Tokyo Disneyland.

    Over in Tomorrowland on The Happy Ride with Baymax, guests can join their own personal healthcare companion for an exciting ride that swings them round and round. Popcorn enthusiasts will love The Big Pop, an outer space-themed popcorn shop also coming to Tomorrowland.

    And for the first time ever at Tokyo Disney Resort, guests will be able to meet Minnie Mouse in person at Minnie’s Style Studio in Toontown.

  • Get Your First Sneak Peek of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Attraction

    Get Your First Sneak Peek of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Attraction

    Today Disney Parks shared a sneak peek at the new Beauty and the Beast ride and attraction coming to Tokyo Disneyland.

    The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, as it will be called, is modeled after the original 1991 animated film and features animatronic figures of Belle, Beast, her horse Philippe and other characters. The attraction is being added to the park as part of a large-scale development plan bringing new attractions, entertainment, shopping and dining to the park.

    “We’re very excited to be creating the first ride through attraction of Beauty and the Beast anywhere in the world right here in Tokyo Disneyland,” said Disney Imagineering Senior Producer Jim Clark. Take a look at some of the details and amazing concept art below.

    Beauty and the Beast Tokyo Disneyland

    The ride is just part of a Fantasyland revamp. Beauty and the Beast Castle will be the centerpiece of a new area themed to “Beauty and the Beast” in Fantasyland and tower nearly 98 feet above the surrounding area and house the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, a new attraction inviting guests to step into the animated film aboard ride vehicles that dance in rhythm to the film’s music.

    Beauty and the Beast Tokyo Disneyland

    The nearby Village Shoppes and La Taverne de Gaston will further allow guests to explore the world of the film and enjoy the ambience of Belle’s village.

    Beauty and the Beast Tokyo Disneyland

    The ride will debut in spring in 2020 as part of the resort’s expansion plan. In addition to nearly doubling the size of Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland, Imagineers are hard at work on an eighth themed port at Tokyo DisneySea, celebrating the stories of Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan and connecting to a new deluxe hotel with a one-of-a-kind luxury wing.

  • Tokyo Disneyland Gets Covered In Snow

    Tokyo Disneyland Gets Covered In Snow

    Though it’s not common for Tokyo Disneyland during this time of year, Elsa must have been using her Frozen powers, as guests were treated to the rare sight of snow in the park. A Tokyo Disneyland snow covered castle is a beautiful sight indeed.


    Snow at Tokyo Disneyland is a definitely rare, but not completely unheard of sight. In this part of Japan, the average temperature in the month of January is 41°F – but January is also typically the city’s driest month of the year, so snow is a big deal. Fellow cast members in the park were able to grab this lovely shot of the snowfall on the park’s iconic Cinderella Castle to share with all of you.

    Several guests in the park even celebrated the seasonal surprise by engaging in a good-natured snowball fight in front of the castle.

    And speaking of special moments at Tokyo Disneyland, the park is just a few weeks away from kicking off it’s 35th anniversary. Read more about what to expect from the park’s yearlong celebration.

  • Tokyo Disneyland Reveals Plans For 35th Anniversary Celebration

    Tokyo Disneyland Reveals Plans For 35th Anniversary Celebration

    It’s hard to imagine but, Tokyo Disneyland has been open now for 35 years. What’s easy to imagine is the over the top magical celebration Disney is going to have to commemorate the occasion.  The special anniversary event, “Tokyo Disney Resort 35th ‘Happiest Celebration!’” will take place from April 15, 2018 through March 25, 2019.

    The celebration marks the 35th anniversary of the Grand Opening of Tokyo Disneyland Park and will including an all-new daytime parade and much more. Guests visiting the Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Parks will be able to experience the happiest time ever with the Disney Friends and Cast Members during this milestone year. Tokyo Disneyland Park opened its gates on April 15, 1983 and grew from a single theme park into a resort that now includes Tokyo DisneySea Park, four Disney hotels and more.

    The celebration kicks off at Tokyo Disneyland Park with the premiere of “Dreaming Up!,” a brand new daytime parade which takes Guests to a world of fantasy and imagination. Also at Tokyo Disneyland will be the reopening of the newly enhanced attraction “it’s a small world” with the addition of almost 40 new figures based on characters from Disney films, and Main Street in World Bazaar will be transformed into Celebration Street for the duration of the event. At Tokyo DisneySea the celebration begins with a new show, “Happiest Celebration on the Sea,” where the Disney Characters dressed in new costumes welcome Guests to celebrate the anniversary.

    From July 10, the new nighttime spectacular, “Celebrate! Tokyo Disneyland” will
    premiere at Cinderella Castle. This performance incorporates projection mapping, music, lasers, water cannons and more for a show on a grander scale than ever before experienced in the Park.

    Also at Tokyo Disneyland, a new show titled “Let’s Party Gras” will open at Theatre Orleans,
    while Tokyo DisneySea will present “Hello, New York!” a new show at Dockside Stage.
    Both Parks will be decked out in an array of colors for the anniversary year, and Guests
    will discover Happiest Mickey Spots throughout the Parks. In addition to special merchandise and special menu items for the 35th anniversary, there will be a shop specializing in the classic Tokyo Disney Resort souvenir, Chocolate Crunch, opening at Tokyo Disneyland for a limited period only.

    The Disney hotels will feature decorations and special room amenities themed to the 35th
    anniversary, and Guests can enjoy special programs, menus and merchandise during this period. The Disney Resort Line monorail trains will also be decorated to commemorate the 35th anniversary, adding to the excitement around Tokyo Disney Resort.

    Tokyo Disney Resort has continued to be a place filled with happy moments where people of all ages can have magical experiences, a place “where dreams come true.” In 2018, Tokyo Disney Resort will create even more happiness and even brighter dreams as it celebrates 35 years of fun and joy with the “Happiest Celebration!”

  • 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!