Spencer Lloyd 
China has been well-known for their zero-tolerance policy against COVID-19, maintaining that a zero-COVID future is still possible and refusing to change their direction as other countries worldwide open up and learn to live with the virus. The latest example of this came today after one Guest visiting from Hangzhou tested positive for COVID-19 upon … Read more
While most Disney Resorts worldwide have been eager to roll out some form of paid line-skipping service and resume Annual Pass sales in the wake of COVID-19, the fervor still has yet to officially descend on Tokyo Disney Resort, whose operator the Oriental Land Company has been reluctant to introduce either. But we got some … Read more
The Oriental Land Company, owner and operator of the Tokyo Disney Resort, announced the results for the second quarter of the 2021 fiscal year this week, with losses amounting to nearly $100 million in Q2 due to the strict capacity cuts required by the Japanese government amid several States of Emergency. Through this year, we’ve … Read more
With Universal Studios Japan’s 20th Anniversary “NO LIMIT!” celebration underway, the park has announced its plans for their 20th holiday season, including the return of the Christmas tree, special holiday shows and treats, and even merchandise to fit the season! The event will take place this year (and into next year!) across the park from … Read more
Like death, taxes, and Thanos, new “Star Wars” merchandise coming to the Disneyland Resort seems to be eternally inevitable. We spotted five new arrivals, each featuring their own unique styles and characters. Boba Fett Sweatshirt – $52.99 The shirt features Boba Fett in a neon color palette with “bounty hunter” written in Aurebesh. X-Wing Sweatshirt … Read more
Earlier this year, the Oriental Land Company revealed that Believe! Sea of Dreams, the new nighttime spectacular coming to Tokyo DisneySea for its 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” Celebration had been pushed back to 2022. Now we have a somewhat clearer idea of when it will debut—sometime after March. Believe! Sea of Dreams was previously … Read more
Although a bit later than the 2021 window previously promised, the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort will officially open on April 5, 2022! This new Disney hotel, full of playful designs that immerse guests in the creative imagination of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story films, brings to life the world of toys featured … Read more
Although Halloween still has yet to creep onto our doorsteps next week, the Disneyland Resort is already preparing for the holidays with the new Walt’s Holiday Lodge collection. We spotted a new set of Dooney & Bourke bags with this art earlier this week, now we’ve also found a new denim button-down shirt at the … Read more
Earlier today, we spotted the first Lightning Lane signage installed in Disneyland Park at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. When we sauntered over to Disney California Adventure, we also found that Lightning Lane signage had been (partially) installed at Grizzly River Run as well! The new sign hangs over the still-roped off entrance, with a clock … Read more
Unlike the US parks, Tokyo Disney Resort doesn’t give away complimentary “I’m Celebrating…”-style buttons, choosing instead to offer stickers for birthdays and anniversaries that many Cast Members can add a special touch to. But four new buttons, known as “can badges” in Japan, reminiscent of those buttons are now available for sale at the Tokyo … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, October 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
It wasn’t too long ago that Guests staying at Disney hotels received complimentary parking, but those days are long gone in the Bob Chapek and Josh D’Amaro era. Now the Disneyland Resort hotels have quietly increased the fee to park to an even higher premium of at least $35 per day to park at the … Read more
Earlier today, we spotted a trio of new Dooney & Bourke bags at Walt Disney World themed to the new Walt’s Holiday Lodge collection. Now, we’ve also found these bags at the Disneyland Resort, ready to spread the Christmas cheer even as Halloween creeps upon us! Dooney & Bourke “Walt’s Holiday Lodge” Crossbody Bag – … Read more
Last month, we spotted two Starbucks vintage-style ornaments at the Disneyland Resort, one with a Christmas design and one with a more generic design. Now, the non-holiday design has been made available as a full-size ceramic tumbler for purchase, following similar designs coming to Walt Disney World. Vintage-Style Disneyland Starbucks Ceramic Tumbler – $24.99 Just … Read more
While Disneyland was slow to rehire staff immediately after its accelerated reopening since April 2021, a new report from the Orange County Register suggests that the days of understaffing are nearly at an end, as the Disneyland Resort has returned to about 80% of its pre-pandemic Cast Member level, and expects to be fully staffed … Read more
Last month it was disclosed that President Joe Biden’s administration would ease travel restrictions into the United States from international destinations beginning in November. Today, the President signed those eased restrictions into law officially, which will go into effect starting November 8th. According to Reuters, the new restrictions will lift the individual country bans imposed … Read more