Spencer Lloyd 
With COVID-19 still raging worldwide, Universal Studios Japan has elected to hold smaller-scale holiday seasons this year, with smaller summer and Halloween events so far. So instead of a full Universal Crystal Christmas, the park says they will take a break and host a unique program this year only to celebrate the holidays with safety … Read more
It’s time once again for financial results! The Oriental Land Company held its quarterly earnings call on October 29th, and released their still fairly dismal second quarter results. The results improved somewhat over Q1, but the COVID-19 pandemic has still left OLC in a problematic position as less Guests can visit the park on a … Read more
The happy holiday season is almost upon us at Universal Studios Japan, and the park has revealed a few special treats exclusive to the holiday season this year! So what are you waiting for, grab a fork and let’s dig in to what’s coming November 9th to Universal Studios Japan! Please note that prices are … Read more
Back in June, the Oriental Land Company reduced salaries for their executives until March 2021 amid the low business performance surrounding the COVID-19 extended closure. But as a result of disappointing Q2 financial results and predictions that low revenue will continue through the end of the fiscal year in March 2021, the company is cutting … Read more
Yesterday we broke the news that Disneyland Paris will be closing once again on October 30th due to a lockdown order within France. Now, the park has announced its operating plans for the foreseeable future. Disneyland Paris posted the following statement on their website this morning: In line with latest direction from the French authorities, … Read more
Halloween may be a scary time for our eyes and ears, but it shouldn’t be for our taste buds! And while I’ll usually laud Universal Studios Japan for its higher caliber of food, the park seems to have hit a bit of a mixed bag with their new Halloween Churritos, announced last month. One of … Read more
There’s a long Japanese tradition of bringing home gifts called omiyage for friends, family, and coworkers after travelling, usually in the form of snacks or small trinkets. And with dozens of potential choices both permanent and seasonally-themed, Tokyo Disney Resort certainly obliges! Now to celebrate two of their more popular permanent choices, the resort has … Read more
The Tokyo Disney Resort app features a nifty feature that allows visitors in the park (with a Japanese address) to shop for goods from within the park. who visited the parks that day, but the Oriental Land Company has made some extenuating exceptions this year. Back in May, they allowed everyone to use the feature … Read more
Back in February, we were promised a few special snacks and drinks to celebrate the opening of New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland. While the souvenir desserts and sparkling tapioca drink came to the park back in September, we never saw some of the other items promised. Now, the Oriental Land Company is ready to release … Read more
If you love building block sets like the LEGO Cinderella Castle, you’ll love the Tokyo Disney Resort’s special take—Nanoblocks! Popular in Japan, Nanoblock sets are often very detailed, with price tags to match. But Tokyo Disney Resort has several, from Casey Jr. in Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights to large miniatures of both Tokyo Disneyland … Read more
There’s truly no greater symbol of the Halloween season than monsters, and Universal Studios Japan has brought them out of captivity from the Universal Monsters Live Rock n’ Roll Show to dance along with Guests on the streets of Hollywood for a spooky seasonal celebration! The new Monsters De Dance show on Mel’s Stage allows … Read more
New Years merchandise is an annual tradition at Tokyo Disney Resort, usually themed to a Disney animal similar to the year’s zodiac animal. 2020 was the Year of the Rat, which featured a line of Mickey and Minnie-centric traditional Japanese goods earlier this year, but it seems 2021 has lead to an interesting compromise as … Read more
Make sure you’ve got film in your camera, because Duffy and his friends are coming to say “cheese!” with an adorable new merchandise line coming November 19th to Tokyo DisneySea! And the resort is anticipating quite the demand, so they will be instituting mandatory shop visit reservations at both Aunt Peg’s Village Store and McDuck’s … Read more
While we all anxiously await the opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan in Spring 2021, Universal Studios Japan has announced some exciting news via their e-mail newsletter—Annual Passholders will be eligible to enter a preview lottery for Super Nintendo World ahead of its opening next spring! While details surrounding entry method, number … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort is resetting all Annual Passport-related matters to zero after December. In a shock move, the Oriental Land Company has announced that they are cancelling the Annual Passport extension and ending the lottery after December 2020. When the Tokyo Disney Resort reopened, the Oriental Land Company promised that extensions were coming for all … Read more
When Universal Studios Japan started selling themed masks back in August, notably absent were the Hogwarts House-themed masks seen at Universal Orlando Resort and in Hollywood. Well it seems Universal Studios Japan is getting the message, because a Gryffindor mask is now on sale at the park! Gryffindor Face Mask – ¥900 ($8.54) The masks … Read more