WDWNT Daily Recap (11/5/21): Vaccinated Cast Members No Longer Required to Mask Indoors Backstage from 11/8, EARidescent Collection Arrives, “Eternals” Disappoints, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, November 5, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 11/2/21 (Entrance Refurbishment, Hiro Returns to Dreaming Up!, Some Physical Distancing Markers Removed, & More!)

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Tokyo Disneyland is experiencing quite the revival as the parks come alive from the return of entertainment and longer hours, so naturally we visited this week to take in the latest addition—the return of nighttime parades! But there of course were plenty of other things to talk about, so let’s take a loop around the … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the Return of Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights, Marking 1st Disney Nighttime Parade Post-COVID Closures

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Nighttime parades are somewhat of a rarity at the Disney parks these days, with only two having a consistently performing parade before the COVID-19 closures. This week, the first of those returned with Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights glowing down the streets of Tokyo Disneyland once more! And we were on-site to capture one of … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/31/21): Shanghai Disneyland Closed Through November 2, Walt Disney World Railroad Path Cleared, Echo Lake Floating Ornaments Installed, & More!

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, October 31, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Shanghai Disneyland Temporarily Closed Due to COVID-19 Case, All Guests Being Tested Before Exiting Park

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China has been well-known for their zero-tolerance policy against COVID-19, maintaining that a zero-COVID future is still possible and refusing to change their direction as other countries worldwide open up and learn to live with the virus. The latest example of this came today after one Guest visiting from Hangzhou tested positive for COVID-19 upon … Read more

Paid FastPass, Return of Annual Passes On the Table But Undecided at Tokyo Disney Resort

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While most Disney Resorts worldwide have been eager to roll out some form of paid line-skipping service and resume Annual Pass sales in the wake of COVID-19, the fervor still has yet to officially descend on Tokyo Disney Resort, whose operator the Oriental Land Company has been reluctant to introduce either. But we got some … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Operator Oriental Land Company Posts $92 Million Q2 2021 Losses Due to Strict Capacity Restrictions

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The Oriental Land Company, owner and operator of the Tokyo Disney Resort, announced the results for the second quarter of the 2021 fiscal year this week, with losses amounting to nearly $100 million in Q2 due to the strict capacity cuts required by the Japanese government amid several States of Emergency. Through this year, we’ve … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Prepares to Celebrate Their 20th Christmas Season from November 26 to January 10

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With Universal Studios Japan’s 20th Anniversary “NO LIMIT!” celebration underway, the park has announced its plans for their 20th holiday season, including the return of the Christmas tree, special holiday shows and treats, and even merchandise to fit the season! The event will take place this year (and into next year!) across the park from … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Star Wars’ Adult and Youth Apparel Blasts Into Disneyland Resort

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Like death, taxes, and Thanos, new “Star Wars” merchandise coming to the Disneyland Resort seems to be eternally inevitable. We spotted five new arrivals, each featuring their own unique styles and characters. Boba Fett Sweatshirt – $52.99 The shirt features Boba Fett in a neon color palette with “bounty hunter” written in Aurebesh. X-Wing Sweatshirt … Read more

“Believe! Sea of Dreams” Nighttime Spectacular Debut Clarified to “Fiscal Year 2022-23” at Tokyo DisneySea

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Earlier this year, the Oriental Land Company revealed that Believe! Sea of Dreams, the new nighttime spectacular coming to Tokyo DisneySea for its 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” Celebration had been pushed back to 2022. Now we have a somewhat clearer idea of when it will debut—sometime after March. Believe! Sea of Dreams was previously … Read more

BREAKING: Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort Opening April 5, 2022

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Although a bit later than the 2021 window previously promised, the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort will officially open on April 5, 2022! This new Disney hotel, full of playful designs that immerse guests in the creative imagination of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story films, brings to life the world of toys featured … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Walt’s Holiday Lodge” Collection Denim Shirt Slides Into Disneyland Resort

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Although Halloween still has yet to creep onto our doorsteps next week, the Disneyland Resort is already preparing for the holidays with the new Walt’s Holiday Lodge collection. We spotted a new set of Dooney & Bourke bags with this art earlier this week, now we’ve also found a new denim button-down shirt at the … Read more

PHOTOS: First Lightning Lane Signage Installed at Disney California Adventure

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Earlier today, we spotted the first Lightning Lane signage installed in Disneyland Park at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. When we sauntered over to Disney California Adventure, we also found that Lightning Lane signage had been (partially) installed at Grizzly River Run as well! The new sign hangs over the still-roped off entrance, with a clock … Read more

PHOTOS: New Hoodie and “I’m Here For…” Buttons Now Available at Tokyo Disney Resort

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Unlike the US parks, Tokyo Disney Resort doesn’t give away complimentary “I’m Celebrating…”-style buttons, choosing instead to offer stickers for birthdays and anniversaries that many Cast Members can add a special touch to. But four new buttons, known as “can badges” in Japan, reminiscent of those buttons are now available for sale at the Tokyo … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/25/21): 50th Anniversary Funko POPs Rumored, Disneyland Resort Hikes Ticket & Parking Prices, Jungle Cruise Frogs Return, Disney Cruise Line Avengers Dining Experience Filming, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, October 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disneyland Resort Hotels Raise Parking Prices to $35+ Per Night for Hotel Guests

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It wasn’t too long ago that Guests staying at Disney hotels received complimentary parking, but those days are long gone in the Bob Chapek and Josh D’Amaro era. Now the Disneyland Resort hotels have quietly increased the fee to park to an even higher premium of at least $35 per day to park at the … Read more