Disney Store to Reopen at Tokyo Disney Resort’s Ikspiari on June 2nd

We previously reported that the Ikspiari shopping complex will make its grand reopen on June 1st. We also noted that some stores would have different operating hours, and it seems that one of the most popular stops will be missing. But only for the first day, that is. The Disney Store at Ikspiari will open … Read more

BREAKING: Ikspiari Shopping Center at Tokyo Disney Resort Reopening June 1st

While Tokyo Disney Resort still largely remains closed due to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus, it seems we’ve got the first real good news in a long, long time. Ikspiari, the shopping center at Tokyo Disney Resort similar to Disney Springs or Downtown Disney, is reopening on June 1st! Closed since February 29th, Ikspiari … Read more

PHOTOS: New Metal Detectors and X-Ray Machines Spotted at Tokyo DisneySea

Way back in November, it was announced that Oriental Land would implement increased security measures across Tokyo Disney Resort ahead of the now-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics. These included metal detectors, x-ray machines, and increased security patrols. Shortly after, a trial set of metal detectors appeared at the north entrance of Tokyo DisneySea. This trial lasted … Read more

East & West Japan Amusement Associations Release Guidelines for Limiting Spread of COVID-19 at Amusement & Theme Parks

With the lifting of emergency declarations across Japan comes the eventual question – How do theme parks reopen safely? US theme parks are facing the same question right now, with Universal Studios Orlando leading the charge on June 5th. It seems that the East Japan and West Japan Amusement Park Associations along with supporting companies … Read more

Universal Studios Japan “Allowed to Reopen” as State of Emergency Ends in Osaka

With the state of emergency called off in Osaka and surrounding prefectures, Universal Studios Japan, closed alongside Tokyo Disney Resort since February 29th, will be allowed to reopen as soon as they desire, according to Osaka governor Hirofumi Yoshimura. The Kansai area, consisting of Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto prefectures, had its state of emergency called … Read more

PHOTOS: A Late-Night Visit to Tokyo Disney Resort

It’s one thing to visit Tokyo Disney Resort during the day amidst the COVID-19 extended closure. But visiting at night is a separate beast entirely, particularly with the eerie silence from no area music or Guests around. But sometimes you put on a brave face (and a mask) for the sake of curiosity. Let’s explore … Read more

SHOP: New Pins Featuring Characters from “Hercules”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Oliver and Company” and More Arrive on shopDisney

Ah shopDisney, both our best friend and worst enemy in these times. If you’re a pin collector or trader like a lot of us are, though, you’ll probably still grit your teeth and pull through for releases like this! Today, shopDisney dropped several new character-centric pins, featuring beloved Disney characters from films like Alice in Wonderland, Hercules, … Read more