Spencer Lloyd 
WIth Tokyo Disneyland now allowing 20,000 Guests to visit the park every day, there’s naturally been a few changes around the park, so we naturally stopped by to visit and check out what’s happening at the Kingdom of Dreams and Magic! Progress has been rather slow on the repainting of the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, the … Read more
Universal Studios Japan has rolled out several treats themed to the classic properties at the park, from JAWS to Back to the Future and many between! One in particular pays tribute to a beloved attraction that you may remember fondly—Terminator 2: 3-D! While long gone in Hollywood and Orlando, the iconic film still has a … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort is finally on board with the trend of reusable bags, with several new tote bags coming in the past year. The latest addition is a darker-toned tote featuring several icons of the resort, including Cinderella Castle, Mount Prometheus, Space Mountain, ducks, and more! Tote Bag – ¥1400 ($12.66) The tote bag features … Read more
As part of Universal Studios Japan’s 20th Anniversary celebration, there’s all kinds of food themed to past and present Universal Studios Japan properties on sale, from a JAWS-themed hot dog to a black pepper Terminator 2: 3-D bun! The latest we got to try features an attraction known, loved, and missed by many—Back to the … Read more
Universal Studios Japan is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special line of treats themed to the park’s opening day attractions and properties! With JAWS remaining relevant and classic at the Osaka park, USJ decided to celebrate the beloved attraction with an adorable new hot dog themed like the iconic shark himself! JAWS Dog – … Read more
Over the past year and a half, we’ve slowly watched the Toy Story Hotel rise above the Bayside area of Tokyo Disney Resort, but with no word from the Oriental Land Company on its intended design or official name, until today! Today, the Tokyo Disney Resort operator released official concept art for the hotel, opening … Read more
With Super Nintendo World’s grand opening and the start of the park’s 20th-anniversary celebration, there’s plenty of reasons to visit Universal Studios Japan in Osaka! So why not come join us on a journey around the world’s most visited Universal park? Let’s go! The Mario medallion still graces the arch, along with Super Nintendo World … Read more
With Super Nintendo World now officially open at Universal Studios Japan, there’s so much for Guests to see, do, and, especially, eat when they visit! You might’ve seen our full reviews of Kinopio’s Cafe and Yoshi’s Snack Island, but they won’t prepare you for this special apple and berry ice cream, served exclusively at the … Read more
Even though Super Nintendo World has been open for “technical rehearsals” since January, the land’s official Grand Opening last month led to a number of new themed items for Guests to spend their hard-earned coins (and bills) on when they visit 1-Up Factory! From golden mushrooms to squid snacks and even the fabled Tokotoko Mario, … Read more
At long last, Mickey’s Magical Music World is making its grand debut on April 1st at Tokyo Disneyland, nearly a year after its planned April 15th, 2020 premiere date. And to celebrate, Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing some adorable new plush items, as well as an incredible popcorn bucket! Popcorn Bucket – ¥2600 ($23.47) The … Read more
In the past two days, Tokyo Disney Resort has quietly performed Big Band Beat at Tokyo DisneySea, and as well soft opened Mickey’s Magical Music World at Tokyo Disneyland, both as “open rehearsals”. Now, the shows are officially resuming performances beginning April 1st, 2021! This is in line with the news that briefly appeared on … Read more
After Big Band Beat began holding “open rehearsals” yesterday at Tokyo DisneySea, the Oriental Land Company has decided today to expand this to the brand new Mickey’s Magical Music World show at the Fantasyland Forest Theatre in Tokyo Disneyland! This comes ahead of its rumored April 1st debut that was accidentally revealed and taken down … Read more
Last week, listings on the Tokyo Disney Resort Vacation Package website briefly pointed to an imminent restart of entertainment at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea before being taken down. While the return of parades at Tokyo Disneyland on March 27th didn’t come to pass, it seems one part of that rumor may yet—the Broadway Music … Read more
Yesterday, the Main Street Confectionery and The Chapeau had their final day of operations before closing for a months-long refurbishment in preparation for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary “World’s Most Magical Celebration”. While the lights outside the Main Street Confectionery remain on, the shop itself is now shuttered for the refurbishment. According to Disney, the … Read more
Today marks the beginning of the remodeling and expansion project at the Main Street Confectionery and The Chapeau on Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom. As part of this transition, the Main Street Cinema reopened today to serve as a temporary outlet for pre-made treats and bagged candy normally sold at The Confectionery. Most … Read more
Universal Studios Japan has an annual tradition of renewing its entertainment in the spring, and the latest crop has arrived! The extremely popular Power of Pop series is now in its fourth year, and they’ve come up with a whole new show to commemorate Universal Studios Japan’s 20th Anniversary “NO LIMIT” celebration featuring hits from … Read more