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
Even in the midst of the COVID-19 closure at Tokyo Disney Resort, construction rages on. Last week, we took a (distant) look at the progress on Cinderella Castle, but now we’re looking at a bit more of a small-scale improvement––digital LCD displays at Disney Resort Line stations. Back in September, we reported on the replacement … Read more
Please stand clear of this announcement. (Por favor, manténgase alejado de este anuncio.) A new book all about Disney’s monorails is pulling into stores on September 1st, 2020! The book, The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky, by Jeff Kurtti, Vanessa Hunt, and Paul Wolski, looks back at the creation of the Disney … Read more
Back in September, we revealed the new Type C monorail series coming to Tokyo Disney Resort from spring 2020. These new monorails feature a redesigned interior with more space, and a distinctive multi-color stripe on the outside. Today via Twitter, the Oriental Land Company revealed that the first monorail will enter service on May 21st! … Read more
It’s hard to ignore Duffy the Disney Bear and his friends! Especially if you’re visiting the Disney resorts in Asia. Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou, and CookieAnn have taken over Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai’s resorts with massive success. And since CookieAnn was just introduced back on December 26th, Tokyo Disney Resort is celebrating with a … Read more
Often, people consider Japan one of the safest countries in the world, with an extremely low crime rate. But that doesn’t mean it’s flawless. Even at Tokyo Disney Resort, crime can still happen. And that seems to be the case today, as a Colombian couple are suspected of theft from a woman’s purse. The incident … Read more
In September, we shared the news that a new set of monorails are coming to Tokyo Disney Resort in 2020. And just this week, it looks like the new Disney Resort Line trains have begun their delivery! An eagle-eyed Twitter user happened to spot the first delivery! So let’s take a look at the new … Read more
No matter what Disney resort you’re visiting, there’s one thing we can all rally around: monorail merch. Who has never bought a monorail pin, shirt, or toy? Anyone who says they haven’t is a liar and should never be trusted! But seriously, we’re huge fans of celebrating the highways in the sky across the world. … Read more
The weather is on the fritz here in Tokyo. It keeps going between sunny, cloudy, and pouring buckets of rain. Reminds me of Florida, a bit! So while the weather is rather neutral and cloudy, let’s set sail around Tokyo DisneySea and check out what’s new this week! Disney Resort Line & Fantasy Springs Left … Read more
It’s just non-stop news from Tokyo Disney Resort this week, and lots of stuff happening at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2020! The New Fantasyland expansion opens April 15, 2020, and we now have even more big news for next year! Starting next spring, we’ll be seeing the introduction of new “Type-C” monorails on the Disney … Read more
It’s been a minute since we’ve checked in on Tokyo DisneySea! It’s high time we take a look at the world’s greatest theme park, and see what’s been new in the past couple of weeks, including a special look at the Fantasy Springs expansion! Disney Resort Line & Fantasy Springs Normally, I walk through Ikspiari … Read more
Most of our Tokyo news concerns what goes on inside of our two incredible parks. But we tend to overlook the Disney Resort Line, which is our (unfortunately) paid monorail. However, last night at Resort Gateway Station, we caught what appears to be a halfway complete installation of brighter platform gates to replace the rather … Read more
With the turning of the months comes blue skies, Floridian humidity, and the Japanese holiday of Obon! And all of those and more (except maybe the humidity) are an excellent excuse to head out to Tokyo Disney Resort. So, let’s check in and see what’s happening this week at Tokyo Disneyland! JR Maihama Station and … Read more