Spencer Lloyd 
While Tokyo Disney Resort continues to operate in an adjusted state due to COVID-19, it seems we’re taking steps back towards normality as of late. Between reports of Cast Member previews beginning for the highly-anticipated The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast early next month, and announcements of food for Halloween, we’re slowly but … Read more
No Japanese theme park ever commemorates anything without cute food to match. And with the new STAND BY ME Doraemon 2 XR Ride drawing Guests to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, there’s a quite a few delicious treats you can gorge on during your visit! One of my personal favorites was the Doraemon dango, which … Read more
One of the incredible things about Japanese theme parks is that they hold onto some nostalgic properties longer than their American counterparts. At Tokyo Disneyland, we still see the original 1971 Haunted Mansion and Snow White’s Adventures from the Magic Kingdom, and at Universal Studios Japan, Back to the Future: The Ride held on nearly … Read more
We’ve all been collectively on the edge of our seats for the past four years, waiting for The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, the new E-ticket attraction at Tokyo Disneyland to open. We were so close to the April 15th opening day when the COVID-19 extended closure shut down the park for over … Read more
One of the worst situations you can face as a traveller is lost or confused luggage. But if you’re a fan of beloved Pixar franchises Toy Story or Monsters, Inc., you can now pick up special luggage tags to not only commemorate your favorite Pixar pals and also celebrate your visit to Tokyo Disney Resort! … Read more
Even though COVID-19 in particular has made us all collectively wary of crowded places, there’s a part of all of us that wants to avoid crowded places when we visit a Disney park, or anywhere really. Fortunately, even though crowds are almost an inevitability at Tokyo Disney Resort, the Oriental Land Company has released a … Read more
Summertime in Osaka (and throughout Japan really) is known for its brutal heat and humidity. So whenever you visit Universal Studios Japan, naturally you want to cool down and relax with a sweet treat to beat the heat! And while there’s a number of cute snacks, you can’t miss the fun drinks like the Minion … Read more
Ahoy there, mateys! Although Disney Pirates Summer has taken the summer off this year due to COVID-19, there’s still swashbucklin’ swag available at Tokyo DisneySea this year to remember what could’ve been. We’ve already gone through the majority of the merchandise, but now there’s a couple more new items that just made port this week. … Read more
Even though the highly-anticipated New Fantasyland expansion at Tokyo Disneyland has yet to have an opening date announced, some of the associated themed merchandise has made appearances here and there as of late. One new set are these new souvenir snacks, known in Japan as omiyage, now available at Tokyo Disneyland! In Japanese culture, it’s … Read more
With Universal Studios Japan taking part in celebrating the 50th anniversary of beloved Japanese children’s character Doraemon with a new XR ride and other merchandise lines, it only makes sense that there’s food to match the occasion as well! So right after our third or fourth ride on the STAND BY ME Doraemon 2 XR … Read more
The newest friend of the beloved Duffy the Disney Bear, ‘Olu Mel, has quickly made his way from Aulani to Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland, as well as Tokyo DisneySea this year! But, for the first time ever, starting September 1st, a full costumed ‘Olu Mel will debut at Shanghai Disneyland as part of the … Read more
Ahoy there, mateys! Welcome to Amity Village at Universal Studios Japan, home of the very much still-functioning JAWS boat ride! And right across the way sits Boardwalk Snacks, home of the delicious JAWS Blue Hawaii Frappe. If that doesn’t catch your attention, surely the portion size will! How about we dive in? JAWS Blue Hawaii … Read more
There’s never a shortage of crazy, weird merchandise items at Tokyo Disney Resort, and apparel is probably one of the prime examples! On a recent visit to Tokyo Disneyland and the adjacent Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, we spotted these new T-shirts themed around the lands of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! Let’s take a look, shall … Read more
We’re getting pretty close to Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort! And even though the actual events won’t be held in the parks, the Disney Hotels around the resort are preparing to celebrate with some delicious Halloween meals and treats! All of these de-fright-ful delicacies will materialize across the resort on September 3rd, so better decide … Read more
We really love our spooky time here at Tokyo Disney Resort! Guests go all-out with costumes, special shows pop up at the parks, and there’s always cute food and merchandise to match! Even though Halloween is cancelled this year, it seems the resort is still commemorating spooky season with a few adorable merchandise items! Some … Read more
There’s no end to the sparkly, shimmering colors of Minnie ears to adorn your head as you visit a Disney park, and Tokyo Disney Resort is rolling out a somewhat… interesting color trend. Sparkly yellow-green sequined Minnie Ears are now available at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea! Yellow-Green Sequined Minnie Ears – ¥1700 ($16.02) Just like … Read more