Spencer Lloyd 
One year and a day ago, Fantasmic! came to a slightly premature end at Tokyo DisneySea as a result of the Tokyo Disney Resort’s extended COVID-19 closure. Originally, the barges were removed from the backstage docks in April, with no word on their future. Now it seems we may have an idea of where their … Read more
An official opening date announcement for Super Nintendo World may yet be imminent at Universal Studios Japan, as Osaka Prefecture along with five others is exiting its State of Emergency on March 1st, one week ahead of its planned March 8th exit, according to The Japan Times. Along with Aichi, Fukuoka, Gifu, Hyogo, and Kyoto … Read more
From attraction posters to popcorn cranks and even obscure Critter Country backstory characters, Tokyo Disney Resort has quite the affinity for detailed figure sets. This time, the resort is taking on its beautifully-designed FastPass machines, with three each from Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea represented in this spectacular set coming March 3rd. Plus there’s a … Read more
At last I see the light, and it’s coming from the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom! Two incredible new mugs have made their way to Walt Disney World based on two modern Disney classics—one featuring a floating lantern and Pascal from Tangled, and another featuring Marshmallow and the Snowgies from Frozen! Frozen “Marshmallow & Snowgies” … Read more
Who doesn’t love Mickey Waffles? From Disneyland’s Carnation Café to the Magic Kingdom Club at the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, these adorable treats are a beloved and delicious tradition worldwide! Here, you’ll find them at the Great American Waffle Company in Tokyo Disneyland, often with a 30+ minute wait. And to celebrate the iconic treat, Tokyo … Read more
Two men were arrested for trespassing backstage at Tokyo DisneySea on February 21st, according to Nippon Television Network News24 (in Japanese). The two, one in his forties and one teenager, reportedly met online before attempting to enter the backstage area. After entering the backstage area, an Oriental Land Company Cast Member became suspicious of the … Read more
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 her fashionable Parisian autumn look, and now she’s sporting a chic New York winter style. With her flowery spring outfit due to be introduced … Read more
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After seeing the brand-new look for Toy Story‘s Woody last week, we finally have a look at the new character costumes for Buzz Lightyear and Jessie, making their global debut today in Toy Story Land at Hong Kong Disneyland! The new costumes bear much closer resemblances to the iconic characters from Pixar’s Toy Story franchise … Read more
Just in time for Cruella to hit theaters on May 28th, Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing an adorable new line of One Hundred and One Dalmatians-themed merchandise at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea next month! The spotted pups are already popular for merchandise at the resort, particularly the puppy ears headband, so let’s dive … Read more
Hong Kong Disneyland reopened today for the third (and hopefully final) time after a 79-day closure, and the park had an extra-special surprise: a brand-new costume for Toy Story‘s Woody! The new look is Woody’s first overhaul since his mid-90s debut at the Disney Parks. Visitors to Toy Story Land in Hong Kong Disneyland today … Read more
The trailer for Disney’s next live-action film, Cruella, has debuted on YouTube this morning! Starring La La Land‘s Emma Stone, Cruella tells the story of the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious—and notoriously fashionable—villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. Set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, Cruella follows a young … Read more
After 79 days of its latest closure, Hong Kong Disneyland will reopen for the third time starting February 19th. Along with this, a number of new initiatives will be instituted to further strengthen measures against COVID-19 at the park. The park has been closed since December 2nd due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort has spent the past couple years playing with merchandise that uses 1980s-style Mickey & Friends designs, from 2019’s Team Disney line to old-fashioned pins, and even a mystery box set that included Mickey Mouse Revue merchandise. Well it seems the trend is set to continue, with a cute new line following that … Read more
The State of Emergency has been extended in the Tokyo area for another month, which means the Tokyo Disney Resort is making another adjustment to its operations beginning February 13th, opening the park one hour later. This is on top of the current 5000 Guest capacity limit and closure of dozens of shops and restaurants. … Read more
Super Nintendo World is all about Mario and his friends, but another creation of Shigeru Miyamoto’s appears to have snuck inside—Pikmin! That’s right, if you know where to look in and around Super Nintendo World, you can spot these little creatures in the nooks and crannies of the land! Want to know where? Take a … Read more