Spencer Lloyd 
Spooky season is almost here at Tokyo Disney Resort, and that means adorable (or even eerie) merchandise, autumn treats, and of course, Disney Resort Line passes! This year, Halloween will be honored with two passes, one themed to Tokyo Disneyland‘s “Spooky ‘Boo!’ Parade,” which is once again on hiatus this year, and one themed to … Read more
Amid many incredible themed pillows coming to Tokyo Disney Resort this year, from ones shaped like plates of waffles to Mickey Balloons, there may be no true equal to this absolute monster of a Mickey Churro-themed cushion coming to Tokyo Disney Resort! Churro Cushion – ¥6000 ($54.56) This absolutely huge pillow measures 8.6in (22cm) in … Read more
Tokyo Disneyland is almost ready for the Halloween season! The merchandise is set to release September 14th, and that includes several items themed to the iconic Attic Bride in the Haunted Mansion. The latest addition to this line are two pieces of headwear reminiscent of the nameless bride previously seen in the Disneyland and Magic … Read more
Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” event is fast approaching, and while we got a sneak peek of the commemorative merchandise line back in July, we now have details on every single item releasing September 3rd! All of these items will be available at Emporio, shops around Tokyo DisneySea, and at Bon Voyage! Please … Read more
We’re just a couple of days away from the kickoff of Tokyo DisneySea’s yearlong 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” celebration! And in preparation for the anniversary event, banners to commemorate the anniversary celebration were installed at the park entrance overnight. Spanning the entrance above Passaggio MiraCosta, the 20th Anniversary banners are the first overhead decorations … Read more
Back in 2019, the Oriental Land Company released an adorable line of plushes themed to the four core Duffy & Friends characters fast asleep. With the introduction of CookieAnn and ‘Olu Mel to the group since then, it’s high time that they get sleepy plushes of their own. Fortunately, that time has come, as the … Read more
At long last, we’ve finally learned that the Universal Beijing Resort, the latest addition to the Universal Parks & Resorts family, will hold its grand opening on September 20th! Universal’s Beijing outpost will become the fifth Universal resort (and sixth park overall) worldwide, and Universal Studios Beijing is reportedly the largest of any Universal park. … Read more
Hot on the heels of Super Nintendo World’s grand opening and amid abysmal attendance, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has quietly revealed that ticket prices will be increased at the park starting October 9. Ticket prices were raised at the park back in March with the opening of Super Nintendo World to be in line … Read more
After a few delays due to COVID-19 and several reports of test days, we’re pleased to report that the brand-new Universal Beijing Resort — including Universal Studios Beijing park — will be soft-opening starting September 1! The park released an official statement on its website this week: As the internal pressure testing of three months … Read more
Well-known for regularly releasing their park music to the public, the Oriental Land Company will be releasing a special album themed to Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” celebration on September 14th. One very special feature of this release—the elusive soundtrack to Soarin’ Around the World, known as Soaring: Fantastic Flight here in Japan, … Read more
With Tokyo Disneyland operating at a capacity of 5000 Guests per day and with highly shortened operating hours due to ongoing government regulations in the Tokyo area, the Oriental Land Company is choosing to only operate the vast majority of attractions at Tokyo Disneyland after 12:00pm, two hours after the park’s current opening time. If … Read more
Minnie’s Style Studio, the newly opened greeting spot for Minnie Mouse at Tokyo Disneyland, is particularly unique in that Minnie’s costume changes for each of the four seasons! We’ve already seen all four of her looks—a fashionable Parisian autumn look, a chic New York winter style, a haute European springtime couture, and a fun-in-the-sun Hawaiian summer … Read more
In advance of the State of Emergency being extended around Japan, the Oriental Land Company has once again announced that the reduced park hours implemented on May 17th will be extended once again through September 12th. We are now going on nearly 120 continuous days of these restrictions as the COVID-19 situation in Japan continues … Read more
Tokyo Disneyland is well-known for its popcorn mania, with several unique flavors and dozens of amazing buckets themed to everything from ride vehicles to “it’s a small world” popping up at the Resort. And the latest additions to the popcorn mania? An incredible “Alice in Wonderland”-themed bucket, and little tongs to grab your flavored popcorn … Read more
Last year, the Oriental Land Company announced the new Believe! Sea of Dreams nighttime spectacular, set to debut this year. Unfortunately due to current circumstances (likely including the continued impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the Tokyo Disney Resort parks), it seems we may yet wait a bit longer to see the new nighttime spectacular. The … Read more
After taking a hiatus last year in favor of a scaled-back Halloween event, Universal Studios Japan has announced that Halloween Horror Nights will indeed return to the park for 2021, in addition to a daytime “No Limit! Halloween” celebration! From September 11th through November 7th, 2021, Universal Studios Japan will finally see the return of … Read more