Spencer Lloyd 
No matter where you are in the world, Universal Studios parks are best known for immersing you into the world of your favorite movies. Attractions completely built on their own stories and characters are usually the purview of Disney, after all. Except for one, an indoor coaster at Universal Studios Japan, open off and on … Read more
Annual maintenance is an inevitability no matter where you go. Fortunately, Tokyo Disney Resort prefers to tell Guests far in advance of upcoming maintenance plans. Quite a bit of attractions are scheduled for their week-long refurbishments through August 2021 (and a couple of multi-month ones on the way too), so let’s take a look at … Read more
We may not know exactly when Super Nintendo World will open to the public, but we do know that Universal Studios Japan is itching to go and they’re ready to show off the exciting expansion to the world! As part of this effort, Universal Studios Japan has partnered with JR West, a local railway company, … Read more
With Super Nintendo World opening sometime this year (after the State of Emergency lifts in Osaka) at Universal Studios Japan, there has been several peeks at what will be on sale in the land’s two gift shops already. Although we’ve seen a few things from walking Mario figurines to around 50 of the items revealed … Read more
Last year, Tokyo Disney Resort began its five-year effort to replace its Disney Resort Line monorail fleet with a new “Type C” fleet. The first to enter service was the new Monorail Yellow on July 3rd, now followed by Monorail Pink on January 23rd! On this drizzly Saturday, we even got to take a ride … Read more
One of the classic traditions of travel in Japan is the purchase of souvenirs, or omiyage, to distribute to friends and family back home. Usually these take the form of small, individually wrapped snacks. And for those looking to commemorate their visit to Super Nintendo World, opening sometime after the State of Emergency in Osaka … Read more
While Super Nintendo World has no set opening date due to the ongoing State of Emergency in Osaka and we aren’t allowed to show you what it’s like inside the expansion just yet, some exclusive merchandise has come out of the land and into the Hollywood-area shops at Universal Studios Japan! In fact, this line, … Read more
Although the Happy Fair with Baymax has been once again indefinitely postponed, all of the adorable food and merchandise is on sale at Tokyo Disneyland anyway. One of the options Guests can try are these adorable Baymax Burgers, available at Tomorrowland Terrace. While burgers are to Tokyo Disney Resort as Tony’s Town Square is to … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort has been all about clever accessories and home goods lately, and their latest step to add a bit of Disney touch to our homes (and a Disney dent in our wallets) are these new fork and spoon sets themed to the iconic Mickey Mouse balloons seen at Disney Parks worldwide! Balloon Spoons … Read more
As the winter chills set in, there’s plenty of choices for Guests to warm up while visiting Disneyland, like fleece character sweatshirts or vintage hoodies. After all, who doesn’t love to sport their favorite character wear when they visit the parks? Now there’s four new sweatshirts featuring characters from The Fox and the Hound, Toy … Read more
Renie Bardeau, Chief Photographer at Disney from 1975 to 1998, passed away on January 4th at 86 years old due to kidney failure complications related to COVID-19. He was best known as the photographer of some of Walt Disney’s most iconic Disneyland portraits. Bardeau’s illustrious career began at Disneyland in 1959, covering the opening of … Read more
Happy new year! Or as we say in Japan, akemashite omedetou gozaimasu! Since the calendar has turned to 2021, we thought it might be nice to visit Tokyo Disneyland and see what’s going on these days. So without further ado, let’s check in on the Kingdom of Dreams and Magic! Around the Park It was … Read more
Even though The Happy Fair with Baymax event itself was postponed due to the latest massive spike in COVID-19 cases within the Tokyo area, the merchandise is out for everyone to peruse and pick up. So naturally, we stopped by Tokyo Disneyland this week to see what’s on offer from our personal healthcare companion. You … Read more
It’s that time of year again—Mardi Gras is fast approaching! And even though we can’t celebrate in New Orleans (or New Orleans Square) like usual, or enjoy Mint Julep Bar’s iconic beignets, visitors to Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney can still get in the Mardi Gras spirit with these delightful new Mardi Gras … Read more
Stopping by Disney Springs’ many Exposition Park food trucks is often an excellent choice, with choices rolling in and out, including some that you just can’t miss! Unfortunately, our visit to the Mac & Cheese food truck made us never want to return to Exposition Park after trying their Mac & Cheese Fritters. Available at … Read more
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced during a press conference Thursday that former Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay, dean of the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, have donated $5 million of their fortune to aid Los Angeles small businesses struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Garcetti said … Read more