Spencer Lloyd 
With Tokyo Disneyland adjusting operations due to social distancing, characters are not currently meeting individual Guests. Instead, a short character greeting cavalcade featuring the Fab Five runs along the parade route every now and then. Want to see what it’s like? Well then just scroll down and check out our video! Pretty cute, huh? I … Read more
Are you a fan of Illumination’s 2016 film Sing? Then you’ll be right at home at Universal Studios Japan! Last year, Sing on Tour a short theater show/mini-sequel to the film opened at Universal Studios Japan, and naturally there’s a whole slew of merchandise at the Illumination Theater Store to accompany. So let’s take a … Read more
While the opening of the New Fantasyland expansion at Tokyo Disneyland has been put on hold until further notice, parts of the expansion have had wrappings and other coverings quietly removed, almost as if a tease for what we’re missing out on. And that includes in Tomorrowland, where a pair of adorable Baymax-cat hybrid vending … Read more
We’re finally back at Tokyo Disneyland! The last time we were able to take a real tour of the park was the last day the parks were open, February 29th. We’re excited to show you the latest in what’s going on here in Japan, so let’s get going! Because Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are … Read more
If you’re like me and you’re in Japan, you’re probably pretty ecstatic about the announcement of Tokyo Disney Resort’s Annual Passport lottery, previously promised to us last month with the reopening announcement. But you might be wondering “How do I enter the lottery?” Well wonder no more, we have a short guide that tells you … Read more
Since Tokyo Disney Resort reopened on July 1st, admission has been limited to Guests holding day tickets and sold on an extremely competitive (and prone to crashing) website. But now, it seems the Tokyo Disney Resort is loosening restrictions a bit, and has released the details for the previously-promised Annual Passholder lottery. However, the rules … Read more
After the departure of Fantasmic! earlier this year, Tokyo DisneySea was left without a nighttime show. Now, the Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that a new show will come to Tokyo DisneySea in fiscal year 2021 as part of the Tokyo DisneySea 20th Anniversary celebration – Believe! Sea of Dreams. Believe! Sea of Dreams will … Read more
Universal Studios Japan has been fully reopened since June 19th to Guests living in the 6 prefectures of the Kansai area, and to Annual Passholders nationwide. Now, the park is moving forward to continue reopening to the rest of Japan starting July 20th! The lifting of restrictions comes as COVID-19 has come under control in … Read more
Reader – I am your author! And I’m here to tell you about these amazing new T-shirts to commemorate the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, the fifth installment in the iconic Star Wars series. There’s also a couple of new shirts based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Are you ready? Then check … Read more
Ahoy there, pirates of Tokyo DisneySea! Although Disney Pirates Summer 2020 was cancelled due to the safety procedures in place for COVID-19, some of the merchandise was already produced and ready for the event. As such, Tokyo Disney Resort plans to make these items available through the official Tokyo Disney Resort app starting July 28th. … Read more
It’s been a while since we’ve been able to check out the progress on the new swing-arm bridge that will connect Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom with a walking path. But thanks to the reopening of the parks and the monorail, we were able to get a close look from … Read more
While the Tokyo Disney Resort is known for its varied and over-the-top seasonal events, the remainder of events through March 2021 were cancelled last month. Additionally, the Tokyo Disney Resort has confirmed that some special seasonal overlays at attractions are cancelled for this year in the wake of the extended COVID-19 closure. This includes beloved … Read more
With the return of Disney’s Animal Kingdom today also came the reopening of the popular Rainforest Cafe located at the park’s entrance. Not only that, but the Disney Springs outlet also reopened yesterday, both featuring new social distancing measures and a limited menu. Let’s check them out! Disney Springs Outside of the Rainforest Cafe at … Read more
With the reopening of the Magic Kingdom comes the inevitablity that Guests will stay at the monorail resorts and visit the park. Why else would you stay there, after all? Since the temperature check and security screening for day Guests is located at the Transportation and Ticket Center, Walt Disney World has set up similar … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort is well-known for its seasonal events, covering the entire year with reasons for Guests and Annual Passholders to come back often with unique entertainment, food, and merchandise offerings. But in the wake of COVID-19 safety precautions, the Tokyo Disney Resort announced today that they are cancelling almost all special events at both … Read more
Doraemon is an iconic cultural figure in Japan, on the same level as Mickey Mouse or Pikachu in terms of recognition. And with the lovable robot cat celebrating his 50th anniversary this year, Universal Studios Japan has teamed up with Toho Pictures to bring Doraemon to the park in a couple of fun ways! We’ve … Read more