Tokyo Disney Resort Extends Reduced Hours & Alcohol Suspension Through September 12th Amid State of Emergency Extension

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In advance of the State of Emergency being extended around Japan, the Oriental Land Company has once again announced that the reduced park hours implemented on May 17th will be extended once again through September 12th. We are now going on nearly 120 continuous days of these restrictions as the COVID-19 situation in Japan continues … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable Popcorn Tongs & ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Popcorn Bucket Coming September 14 to Tokyo Disneyland

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Tokyo Disneyland is well-known for its popcorn mania, with several unique flavors and dozens of amazing buckets themed to everything from ride vehicles to “it’s a small world” popping up at the Resort. And the latest additions to the popcorn mania? An incredible “Alice in Wonderland”-themed bucket, and little tongs to grab your flavored popcorn … Read more

“Believe! Sea of Dreams” Nighttime Spectacular Delayed to 2022 at Tokyo DisneySea

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Last year, the Oriental Land Company announced the new Believe! Sea of Dreams nighttime spectacular, set to debut this year. Unfortunately due to current circumstances (likely including the continued impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the Tokyo Disney Resort parks), it seems we may yet wait a bit longer to see the new nighttime spectacular. The … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights Returning to Universal Studios Japan Starting September 11th

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After taking a hiatus last year in favor of a scaled-back Halloween event, Universal Studios Japan has announced that Halloween Horror Nights will indeed return to the park for 2021, in addition to a daytime “No Limit! Halloween” celebration! From September 11th through November 7th, 2021, Universal Studios Japan will finally see the return of … Read more

PHOTOS: “Spooky Boo!” Halloween Parade Merchandise Coming September 14th to Tokyo Disneyland

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Although the Spooky Boo! Parade will once again not be returning to the streets of Tokyo Disneyland this year due to COVID-19, the Oriental Land Company seems to have prepared for a possible Halloween event this year (much like the rumored return of Usatama on the Run in April). As a result, there are quite … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable “Ghosts Enjoying the Parks” Merchandise Line Materializing September 14th at Tokyo Disney Resort

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Seasonal events at Tokyo Disney Resort are a big deal, and even though we still haven’t seen their real return as of yet, the Oriental Land Company has given us a little taste once again this year with a dedicated merchandise line themed to spooky season! Starting September 14th, this new line featuring adorable ghosts … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Extends Reduced Hours & Alcohol Suspension Through August 31st Amid State of Emergency Expansion

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In advance of the State of Emergency being extended to Chiba Prefecture and the surrounding areas around Tokyo, the Oriental Land Company has once again announced that the reduced park hours implemented on May 17th will be extended once again through August 31st. Through August 31st, both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will operate from … Read more

PHOTOS: Haunted Mansion Light-Up Pendants Coming September 29

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If you’re looking to make your Halloween evenings a bit more spooktacular, two new light-up pendants featuring the Attic Bride and Phineas the Hitchhiking Ghost are on their way to Tokyo Disneyland! These, along with a brand-new figure set, are the latest efforts by the Oriental Land Company to expand into Haunted Mansion-themed merchandise, which … Read more

PHOTOS: “Haunted Mansion” Mystery Figure Set Materializing September 14th

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Although the Haunted Mansion has never received the same level of cult fandom or merchandise love in Japan as in the United States, it seems that the Oriental Land Company is ready to make up for that a bit in the latest installment of mystery box figure sets that also include Critter Country characters and … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable “Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams” Merchandise Coming to Tokyo DisneySea September 3rd

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As part of Tokyo DisneySea kicking off its 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” celebration, the Oriental Land Company is also releasing a brand-new Duffy & Friends merchandise line, called “Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams”! This adorable collection focuses on all six Duffy friends in gear themed both to pajamas and stars! All items will go … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams” Food & Souvenir Items Coming September 3rd to Tokyo DisneySea

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A new seasonal event at Tokyo Disney Resort of course means special food and souvenir items to accompany, and the upcoming Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams is no exception! Several special souvenir items are coming to commemorate this eventful occasion, and you can learn about them all here! All of these items go on sale … Read more

VIDEO: Party with Mickey & Friends in the “Club Mouse Beat” Greeting Parade at Tokyo Disneyland!

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Show lotteries at Tokyo Disney Resort can be particularly slim odds to win, and if you’re unlucky enough (like us) and lose the chance to see Tokyo Disneyland’s new Club Mouse Beat show, you can still get in on the party through the latest overlay to the Mickey & Friends Greeting Parade! Every morning, the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 7/16/21 (Duffy & Friends Sunny Fun, Adorable New Popcorn Bucket, Snack Spots Reopen, & More)

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Tokyo Disney Resort is ever-evolving, particularly in times like these where operations are changing near-constantly! And since its been well over four months(!) since we checked out the latest happenings at Tokyo DisneySea, there’s plenty of new to share! So let’s set sail around the seven ports to see the latest at the world’s most … Read more

Crystal Palace Restaurant Dessert Buffet at Tokyo Disneyland Closing August 29th

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Last year, Tokyo Disneyland reopened the Crystal Palace Restaurant buffet in World Bazaar with a selection of snacks and desserts from across both parks. While we had a great time on our visit last year, it seems the good times are coming to an end and Crystal Palace Restaurant will be returning to its traditional … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 7/15/21 (Several Attraction Closures, Sudden Rainstorms, No Vacation Jamboree, & More!)

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Even amid COVID-19 surges and states of emergency, Tokyo Disneyland is still open to make memories for everyone, so we thought we’d stop in for one more visit to commemorate the end of the rainy season in Japan! Are you ready, let’s get going! Trains on the JR Keiyo Line, which services Tokyo Disney Resort, … Read more

PHOTOS: Incredible Mt. Prometheus-Centric Special Banquet Coming to Hotel MiraCosta for Tokyo DisneySea 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” Celebration

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Tokyo DisneySea will soon mark its 20th anniversary on September 4th, along with the Hotel MiraCosta built inside the park itself! To commemorate this momentous anniversary, a number of special meals will be served at Hotel MiraCosta’s restaurants. One in particular has caught our eye — a special (and pricey) banquet meal featuring dishes with … Read more