PHOTOS: Surf’s Up with “Duffy & Friends’ Sunny Fun 2021” Souvenir Food Items Coming to Tokyo DisneySea

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With the arrival of Duffy & Friends’ Sunny Fun 2021 at Tokyo DisneySea also comes a number of new souvenir items Guests can pick up when they dine at select restaurants! And a couple even include a special dessert to boot! So without further ado, let’s check out the latest adorable additions to the Duffy … Read more

PHOTOS: Life’s A Beach with “Duffy & Friends’ Sunny Fun 2021” Merchandise Coming to Tokyo DisneySea

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Although we lost our chance to bask in the summer sun with Duffy the Disney Bear and his friends last year at Tokyo DisneySea, the park is right back on schedule this year! A brand-new line of Duffy & Friends’ Sunny Fun merchandise featuring ‘Olu Mel (in art only) and not featuring CookieAnn will be … Read more

Usapiyo Easter Harbor Greeting Now Performing at Tokyo DisneySea Through June 30th

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Although rumors of Easter coming to Tokyo Disneyland through the return of the Usatama on the Run! parade didn’t quite pan out, it seems that Tokyo DisneySea now has a touch of the Easter season at the park through June 30th with a special Tip-Top Easter-themed overlay to the Mickey & Friends Harbor Greeting! Featuring … Read more

Disneyland Paris Preparing to Share Reopening Date “Very Soon”

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Although Disneyland Paris has remained closed for the last 196 days due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions within France, a new update on the Disneyland Paris website indicates that the resort is almost ready to return to operation! A new notice posted on the Disneyland Paris homepage shared a teaser for a possible future reopening as … Read more

PHOTO: New ‘Olu Mel Popcorn Bucket Coming to Tokyo DisneySea

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Gather round, fans of ‘Olu Mel, the newest Duffy friend! Along with ‘Olu Mel’s first real seasonal event as a Duffy friend at Tokyo DisneySea, he’s also getting a special popcorn bucket starting June 1st! The new bucket features ‘Olu Mel floating in his inner tube and playing a ukelele while waves cascade around him … Read more

EPCOT’s San Angel Inn Operator Palmas Restaurant Group Offering $1000 Sign-On Bonus to Recruit Workers

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The service industry has struggled nationally to hire new workers as the pandemic has started to wind down, and many are starting to offer incentives in an attempt to entice more potential workers to apply. One of these companies is Palmas Restaurant Group, most notable for operating the San Angel Inn at EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion. … Read more

PHOTOS: Three Caballeros “Saludos Amigos” Merchandise Line Coming May 14th for Donald’s Birthday

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June 9th marks Donald Duck’s 87th birthday! And to celebrate, the Disney Store in Japan and shopDisney JP are releasing a full line dedicated to the Three Caballeros! Donald, Jose Carioca, and Panchito are all front and center in this eclectic lineup, with something for just about everyone and every purpose. Scarf – ¥2420 ($22.25) … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort to Offer Ticket Refunds for Unused Tickets Dated July 1st, 2020 through June 11th, 2021

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While Tokyo Disney Resort generally has a very strict “no refunds” policy regarding ticket purchases, the continuous changes in capacity and risks of visiting the parks during States of Emergency has lead to many Guests foregoing visits after purchasing tickets. And with the latest round of quasi-emergency measures keeping capacity at 5000 Guests per day, … Read more

PHOTOS: Usatama & Usapiyo Easter Merchandise Springs into Tokyo Disney Resort May 12th

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Although rumors of Usatama on the Run! returning to Tokyo Disneyland for spring this year never panned out, the park is still commemorating the return of spring by reselling a few special items from both parks’ most recent year of Disney Easter! Select items featuring the Usatamas and Usapiyos from Usatama on the Run! and … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Once Again Cutting Park Hours Due to 5000 Guest Capacity Requirements

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Back in January, Tokyo Disney Resort announced a park hours cut from 10am to 7pm daily when the park was mandated to keep Guest capacity at 5000 people visiting each park daily due to the State of Emergency. With the 5000 Guest capacity once again in effect as the Chiba Prefecture is under a quasi-emergency, … Read more

VIDEO: Universal Studios Japan Honors Healthcare Workers Amid Closure with Violin Performance & Blue Lighting Around the Universal Globe

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While Universal Studios Japan remains closed due to the third State of Emergency in Osaka Prefecture and other areas, the park has not forgotten the healthcare workers in Osaka and the rest of Japan, working tirelessly as the UK variant of COVID-19 fills hospitals to capacity in the Kansai area. In tribute, the park released … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Closure Extended Until Further Notice Due to Extended State of Emergency

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Universal Studios Japan announced to the media today that their park closure will be extended until further notice due to the State of Emergency extension in Osaka Prefecture. Universal Studios Japan originally closed on April 25th due to a confusing policy which places theme parks in the same set of restrictions as sports and other … Read more

Kung Fu Panda Adventure Reopening May 7th at Universal Studios Hollywood

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While Universal Studios Hollywood reopened on April 15th with a number of attractions and new COVID-19 safety protocols, several attractions did not immediately reopen with the park, including The Simpsons Ride, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, and Animal Actors. Now, another attraction will be returning for Guests to enjoy starting May 7th—Kung Fu Panda Adventure in … Read more

Chef Mickey’s Dinner Menu & Pricing Revealed Ahead of May 16th Return

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As we revealed earlier this week, the beloved dinner service at Chef Mickey’s inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be returning from May 16th, featuring an “all-you-care-to-enjoy” family-style dinner. And at long last, we finally know what will be on the menu when Chef Mickey’s dinner service returns next Sunday! Starting Sunday May 16th, Guests will … Read more

Cape May Cafe Pricing, Breakfast & Dinner Menus Revealed Ahead of May 18th Reopening

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Along with the dinner service at Chef Mickey’s, Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is finally reopening this month, on Tuesday the 18th to be exact! And thanks to the Walt Disney World website, we now have a much clearer idea of what will be served when both breakfast and dinner return to … Read more

Special Halloween Announcement Teased by Disney, “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party” Possibly Returning to Magic Kingdom

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Disney has teased “a special announcement as well as a few ‘shriek peeks’” as part of a countdown to Halloween publicity push. While purely speculative, this could mean the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the Magic Kingdom. Although cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party … Read more