Tokyo Disney Resort to Pilot Sales of Tokyo DisneySea Early Entry Tickets for Hotel Guests Starting February 20

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As the Oriental Land Company explores additional ways to increase revenue from Guests visiting Tokyo Disney Resort, it seems they will be piloting a new upcharge service—early entry to the Disney Parks for Hotel Guests. The program will be underway from February 20th through March 31st as a test to gauge Guest interest. The tickets … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Introducing Variable Pricing Tickets Starting March 20, 2021

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Since the Oriental Land Company abolished attraction/admission-only tickets in 2001, Tokyo Disney Resort has levied a standard, flat admission fee for all Guests visiting the two parks. But those days are no more, as Tokyo Disney Resort will be introducing a variably-priced ticketing system starting on March 20, 2021. Starting March 20th, 2021, the following … Read more

New Toy Story Mania & Monsters Inc. Ride & Go Seek Tomica Die-Cast Ride Vehicles Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort

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Tokyo Disney Resort has been on a roll lately releasing new additions to their Tomica die-cast ride vehicle collection, with Big Thunder Mountain and Pooh’s Hunny Hunt coming out in the past couple of weeks. Now that line is expanding even more, with new die-cast vehicles of Toy Story Mania at Tokyo DisneySea, and Monsters, … Read more

PHOTOS: Toy Story Hotel Facade Almost Complete, Lower Floor Addition Under Construction at Tokyo Disney Resort

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Tokyo Disney Resort still hasn’t said a peep about the upcoming Toy Story Hotel being built in the Bayside area of the resort in over a year. But as far as we know, it’s still scheduled to open sometime in 2021, and appears in a very good position to make good on that promise! We … Read more

PHOTOS: Super Nintendo World “Technical Rehearsal” Held Ahead of Annual Passholder Previews at Universal Studios Japan

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The other day, we got a huge sneak peek inside Super Nintendo World, the immersive new experience coming to Universal Studios Japan from Mario’s creator and Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto. But while the expansion won’t be open to the public until February 4th of next year, the first Guests have already made their visits to … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Type C Monorail-Themed Day Pass Coming to Tokyo’s Disney Resort Line Monorail

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One of the defining characteristics of Tokyo Disney Resort’s monorail system (aptly called the Disney Resort Line) is that Guests are required to pay a fare in order to ride. Fortunately, Guests can also buy unlimited use passes for 1-4 days featuring cute designs that change often, celebrating seasonal events or park anniversaries, as well … Read more

PHOTOS: Walking “Tokotoko Mario” Toy Coming to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

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Today, Nintendo revealed a massive slew of information about Super Nintendo World, the Mario-themed expansion opening February 4th, 2021 at Universal Studios Japan. Briefly shown in the video is a new toy that walks just like Mario without any batteries, called Tokotoko Mario! And now, Nintendo has released a closer look at this special item! … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Adorable Food, Tons of New Details, and Everything Else You Need to Know from Today’s Super Nintendo World Nintendo Direct Livestream

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Today, Nintendo shared an exclusive first peek inside the exciting new Super Nintendo World expansion opening February 4th, 2021 at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. From the new food to special details on interactive elements throughout the land, there’s so much new information that we learned today! You can watch the full livestream below, or … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail-Themed Popcorn Bucket Coming December 26th to Tokyo Disneyland

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Back in February, we spotted a new popcorn bucket themed to the Disney Resort Line monorail at Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan’s Disney Fan magazine. Now after silence for the past several months, the resort has finally announced that the bucket will go on sale at The Big Pop at Tokyo Disneyland starting December 26th! … Read more

Nintendo Direct Livestream Featuring 15-Minute Super Nintendo World Preview Coming December 18

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We’re just over two months from the grand opening of Super Nintendo World, the exciting new Super Mario-themed expansion at Universal Studios Japan! And Nintendo is ready to give us the first long sneak peek inside the new land via Nintendo Direct livestream, starting December 18th at 6:00PM Eastern/3:00PM Pacific! The stream will be broadcast … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Expanding “Standby Pass” Virtual Queue System to Both Parks Starting December 22, Adding New Attractions

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Back in September, the Oriental Land Company introduced the Standby Pass virtual queue system to Tokyo DisneySea for Soaring: Fantastic Flight and Toy Story Mania. The system, previously seen at Disneyland Paris and Shanghai Disneyland, allows Guests to wait in a virtual queue for their attraction and return for a minimal wait, similar to FastPass. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Unboxing the “Disney Wonderbles” Attraction Poster Mystery Pins, Stuffed Keychains, and More from Tokyo Disney Resort

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The Disney Wonderbles mystery boxes released at Tokyo Disney Resort just a couple of weeks ago and featured special pins, mini plates, stuffed keychains, and drawstring bags themed to six special attractions—three from Tokyo Disneyland, three from Tokyo DisneySea! And there was even a secret mystery attraction that only came with the full set boxes. … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate the Legacy of Walt Disney in the Beloved “One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On” Show at Tokyo Disneyland

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One year ago, Tokyo Disneyland said goodbye its longest running show in its history, One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On. The show ran from July 2004 through December 2019 and celebrated the legacy of Walt Disney through his characters, from animals singing and dancing to the main mouse himself, Mickey Mouse! And now, … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Pooh’s Hunny Hunt “Hunny Pot” Tomica Die-Cast Ride Vehicle Coming to Tokyo Disneyland

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We love the Tomica die cast vehicles at Tokyo Disney Resort! From new attractions like The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast to takes on the iconic Disney Resort Line monorail, every special event and most attractions gets their own commemorative die cast ride vehicle! Now the latest one has been announced—Pooh’s Hunny Hunt, … Read more

VIDEO: Clap Your Hands and Stomp Your Feet to the Full, Original Country Bear Jamboree at Tokyo Disneyland!

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Everyone knows that Country Bear Jamboree is of course a staple at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and until 2001 also had a home at Disneyland! But did you know that there’s one more? That’s right, Tokyo Disneyland also has our beloved Jamboree. But the best part is that Tokyo Disneyland never did … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 12/10/20 (OLC Reduces Social Distancing, Characters Out & About, Curry Popcorn Returns, & More!)

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With all the excitement surrounding Tokyo Disneyland the past few months, particularly around the exciting new Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction, it was only a matter of time before we found ourselves back at the Kingdom of Dreams and Magic! It was our last chance to take advantage of the Annual Passport … Read more