REVIEW: New 20th Anniversary “Chocolate Fondant Churro” is Among Tokyo Disney Resort’s Finest Snacks

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Tokyo DisneySea kicked off their 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” celebration on September 4th, and we were lucky enough to be at the park to sample all of the latest offerings to celebrate! One of our favorites by far was this delicious “Fondant Chocolat Churro”, a spin on the classic Chocolate Churro served during the … Read more

REVIEW: Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary Sparkling Lemon & Ginger Drink is Mediocre at Best

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As Tokyo DisneySea celebrates 20 years of being the world’s greatest theme park this month, the park has kicked off a year-long celebration to commemorate this momentous occasion! One of the treats available to Guests wishing to celebrate is the new Sparkling Lemon & Ginger Drink at Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen, which we swam on down … Read more

REVIEW: Souvenir Items Dazzle as Desserts Fizzle at Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” Celebration

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Every celebration at Tokyo Disney Resort, no matter what, gets special desserts with souvenir serveware. Some of these are a bit of a dud, while others are additions we wish were permanent. But more often than not, they’re virtually clones of their predecessors with little to distinguish. The real stars are the souvenir plates and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 9/4/21 (20th Anniversary Celebration Begins, Park-Wide Decor Installed, New Themed Vending Machine, & More)

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September 4th, 2001 was the day the themed entertainment industry changed forever, when Tokyo DisneySea opened to the public for the first time. Now twenty years later, we were present for the kickoff of the park’s “Time to Shine!” 20th Anniversary celebration! Without further ado, let’s take set sail once again across the park and … Read more

PHOTOS: Spooky “Boo!” Parade & Halloween 2021-Themed Day Passes Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail

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Spooky season is almost here at Tokyo Disney Resort, and that means adorable (or even eerie) merchandise, autumn treats, and of course, Disney Resort Line passes! This year, Halloween will be honored with two passes, one themed to Tokyo Disneyland‘s “Spooky ‘Boo!’ Parade,” which is once again on hiatus this year, and one themed to … Read more

PHOTO: 3-Foot-Long Mickey Churro Pillow Coming September 29th to Tokyo Disney Resort

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Amid many incredible themed pillows coming to Tokyo Disney Resort this year, from ones shaped like plates of waffles to Mickey Balloons, there may be no true equal to this absolute monster of a Mickey Churro-themed cushion coming to Tokyo Disney Resort! Churro Cushion – ¥6000 ($54.56) This absolutely huge pillow measures 8.6in (22cm) in … Read more

PHOTOS: Attic Bride Haunted Mansion Headwear Coming September 14th to Tokyo Disneyland

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Tokyo Disneyland is almost ready for the Halloween season! The merchandise is set to release September 14th, and that includes several items themed to the iconic Attic Bride in the Haunted Mansion. The latest addition to this line are two pieces of headwear reminiscent of the nameless bride previously seen in the Disneyland and Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Full Tokyo DisneySea 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” Merchandise Line Coming September 3rd

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Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” event is fast approaching, and while we got a sneak peek of the commemorative merchandise line back in July, we now have details on every single item releasing September 3rd! All of these items will be available at Emporio, shops around Tokyo DisneySea, and at Bon Voyage! Please … Read more

PHOTOS: Tokyo DisneySea 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” Entrance Banners Installed in AquaSphere Plaza

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We’re just a couple of days away from the kickoff of Tokyo DisneySea’s yearlong 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” celebration! And in preparation for the anniversary event, banners to commemorate the anniversary celebration were installed at the park entrance overnight. Spanning the entrance above Passaggio MiraCosta, the 20th Anniversary banners are the first overhead decorations … Read more

PHOTOS: Sleeping CookieAnn & ‘OluMel Plushes and New Duffy Hoodies Coming October 1st to Tokyo DisneySea

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Back in 2019, the Oriental Land Company released an adorable line of plushes themed to the four core Duffy & Friends characters fast asleep. With the introduction of CookieAnn and ‘Olu Mel to the group since then, it’s high time that they get sleepy plushes of their own. Fortunately, that time has come, as the … Read more

Universal Beijing Resort Grand Opening Set for September 20th

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At long last, we’ve finally learned that the Universal Beijing Resort, the latest addition to the Universal Parks & Resorts family, will hold its grand opening on September 20th! Universal’s Beijing outpost will become the fifth Universal resort (and sixth park overall) worldwide, and Universal Studios Beijing is reportedly the largest of any Universal park. … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Raising Ticket Prices Starting October 9

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Hot on the heels of Super Nintendo World’s grand opening and amid abysmal attendance, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has quietly revealed that ticket prices will be increased at the park starting October 9. Ticket prices were raised at the park back in March with the opening of Super Nintendo World to be in line … Read more

Universal Studios Beijing Officially Soft Opening September 1

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After a few delays due to COVID-19 and several reports of test days, we’re pleased to report that the brand-new Universal Beijing Resort — including Universal Studios Beijing park — will be soft-opening starting September 1! The park released an official statement on its website this week: As the internal pressure testing of three months … Read more

“Soarin’ Around the World” Soundtrack Will Finally Be Released on September 14th with Tokyo DisneySea 20th Anniversary Album

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Well-known for regularly releasing their park music to the public, the Oriental Land Company will be releasing a special album themed to Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” celebration on September 14th. One very special feature of this release—the elusive soundtrack to Soarin’ Around the World, known as Soaring: Fantastic Flight here in Japan, … Read more

Majority of Tokyo Disneyland Attractions Opening Only in Afternoons Due to Low Capacity

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With Tokyo Disneyland operating at a capacity of 5000 Guests per day and with highly shortened operating hours due to ongoing government regulations in the Tokyo area, the Oriental Land Company is choosing to only operate the vast majority of attractions at Tokyo Disneyland after 12:00pm, two hours after the park’s current opening time. If … Read more

PHOTOS: Minnie’s Style Studio Autumn Merchandise Coming September 1st to Tokyo Disneyland

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Minnie’s Style Studio, the newly opened greeting spot for Minnie Mouse at Tokyo Disneyland, is particularly unique in that Minnie’s costume changes for each of the four seasons! We’ve already seen all four of her looks—a fashionable Parisian autumn look, a chic New York winter style, a haute European springtime couture, and a fun-in-the-sun Hawaiian summer … Read more