Spencer Lloyd 
While the Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks remain closed through at least mid-May due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, operations on other segments, such as the Disney Resort Line monorail system, continue. And in preparation for the launch of the new Type C monorail trains this year, the Oriental Land Company has taken advantage of … Read more
It’s Tokyo Disneyland’s 37th birthday! As they say in Japanese, otanjoubi omedetou! For many of you, you may have never been to Tokyo Disneyland. So when Tom or I hype it up, you might ask “what’s all the fuss about?” Or you might have been before and wish you could be there right now. So how about … Read more
I know what you’re thinking. “A photo report? While the parks are closed?” (Do note that this photo report was compiled on April 6, before the state of emergency was issued.) Well, the Tokyo Disney Resort, despite being functionally closed, is still fairly open to exploration. Mostly thanks to the Disney Resort Line monorail system’s … Read more
Even though Tokyo Disneyland has been closed since February 29th, and will be until at least mid-May, construction presses on. Case in point – the new Tokyo Disneyland entrance is almost ready. And while work is still underway on the rest of the area, two new security screening structures just popped up virtually overnight. Let’s … Read more
While Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea (and the rest of the Disney parks) are closed, we don’t get to try as many kooky or adorable treats as they usually come up with here. Fortunately, however, a trip to my local 7-Eleven here in Tokyo gave me a reprieve. That’s right, there’s two special cakes that look … Read more
We all love the classic Dole Whip at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, right? Truly, it’s never a visit to either park without one of those fruity, frosty treats. But lately we haven’t had the chance to try it, and it might be a while before we get to once again. Fortunately, Disney has our … Read more
You love dogs, right? I mean come on, who doesn’t? Well if you’re the owner of one of those furry canine wonders, now you can give them the extra Disney touch with new items from the Disney Tails collection now available on shopDisney! Who knows, you might encounter a fellow Disney fan on your next … Read more
While the Disney Parks are closed until further notice, limited edition pins are currently being sold on shopDisney. And it’s not just already-revealed items, there’s new drops coming too. As such, we were delighted this morning to see a whole slew of release dates for the month of April. So, let’s take a look at … Read more
As the extended closure of the Disney Parks continues, we’re seeing more and more parks merchandise on shopDisney. And today, another recent collection appeared online – the Disney Parks ABCDisney Collection! No matter which letter is your favorite, or your name starts with, they’ve got you covered from A to Z. Let’s check out what’s … Read more
While the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation initially looked favorable in Japan, things have taken a turn for the worse. On the evening of April 7th, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency through May 6th for 7 Japanese prefectures. These include Chiba, the home of Tokyo Disney Resort, as well as Tokyo, Osaka, and … Read more
I know what you’re thinking – a photo report? While the parks are closed? Well, the Tokyo Disney Resort, despite functionally closed, is still fairly open to exploration. Mostly thanks to the Disney Resort Line monorail system’s legal obligation to run. So, we took a visit to show you what we can of the area, … Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a State of Emergency for 30 days in seven prefectures across Japan today over the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. This includes Chiba Prefecture, home to Tokyo Disney Resort, and grants more power to prefectural governments to stop the spread of the virus. The declaration lasts through May 6th. According … Read more
Believe it or not, the Disney Resort Line monorail at Tokyo Disney Resort continues to run while the parks are closed. Every day, the train has operated at 6 to 13 minute intervals, usually with two trains on the system at once. But in light of the continued closure extensions and the shuttering of the … Read more
While the Tokyo Disney Resort is closed from February 28th through at least April 20th, ticket sales have been slow to stop. Until March 11th, fixed-date tickets were still available online. But Annual Passports and open-date tickets with one year validity were both still on sale until today. A minor update on the Tokyo Disney … Read more
Looking for that summertime ’60s look featuring fruit motifs and tie-dye? Look no further than these two new dip dye Spirit Jerseys available on shopDisney! That’s right, you can sport the groovy looks of the 1960s with these adult Spirit Jerseys. Let’s take a look! Walt Disney World Dip Dye Spirit Jersey for Adults – … Read more
Nothing makes you stand out in the massive crowds at Walt Disney World and Disneyland like bright neon colors. Or shows off your love for the bright, flashy times of the 1980s. And if you want to get prepared before the Disney theme parks reopen, you can pick up some of the bright new neon … Read more