Donkey Kong Country Expansion Added to Power-Up Band Map for Universal Studios Japan

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The upcoming Donkey Kong Country expansion in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan has been added to the Power-Up Band map before the land’s opening. Donkey Kong Country Added to Power-Up Band Map X (formerly Twitter) user 123456789usj shared the below image of Donkey Kong Country added to the Power-Up Band map. The map, … Read more

PHOTOS: Japanese Road Sign Added to San Fransokyo Square in Disney California Adventure

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A new billboard-like sign has been installed on the back of the building where guests can meet Baymax in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure. The sign is visible when entering the “Big Hero 6” land from Cars Land. San Fransokyo Square Road Sign The sign is blue with white Japanese characters and English … Read more

Creepy or Cool? Disney Parks Replicates Japanese Toys with Highly Detailed Mickey & Minnie Mouse Meet & Greet Dolls

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While on a recent visit to Disneyland Paris, we spotted a piece of merchandise that took us by surprise — highly-detailed doll replicas of Mickey and Minnie as their meet and greet character selves, dressed in their platinum Disney100 outfits. Mickey and Minnie Disney100 Character Costume Toy Replicas – €229 For years, Tokyo Disney Resort … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Closing August 15 Due to Typhoon Lan

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As Typhoon Lan approaches western Japan and prepares to make landfall, Universal Studios Japan has announced that it will be closing for the typhoon. Universal Studios Japan Closing Due to Approaching Typhoon The news was shared via an important notice on the park’s official website. As a result of the approaching Typhoon Lan, Universal Studios … Read more

Haunted Mansion Initially Fails to Reopen Following Refurbishment, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Rationing Room Key Cards, & More: Daily Recap (8/10/23)

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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 Thursday, August 10, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

REVIEW: Japan Marketplace Offers New Sake Cocktail, Spicy Tuna Sushi, and More for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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The Japan marketplace is always one of our favorites during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Not only are the dishes delicious year after year, but the menu always seems to get refreshed for each festival. Being offered this year is a spicy sushi roll, a traditional Japanese rice bowl, the fan-favorite Teriyaki Chicken … Read more

PHOTOS: Signage Installed for the Newest World Showcase Restaurant at EPCOT

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Signage has been installed at EPCOT for the newest World Showcase restaurant — Shiki-Sai. New Restaurant for Japan & World Showcase This will be located in the Japan Pavilion. Shiki-Sai can now be seen beside Teppan Edo on the outdoor sign displaying the Mitsukoshi Restaurants, above the popular Mitsukoshi store. More signs are popping up, … Read more

WDWNT Launching Disney Parks News in Japanese at WDWNT.JP

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Where would the theme park industry be without Japan? Some of the greatest technological innovations, most creative elements of storytelling, and highest-quality immersive environments call this nation home, and it seems only fitting that the people of Japan, eager and excited about the theme park world, receive high-quality parks news in their own words. Now … Read more

Daily Bugle ‘Final Edition’ Newspaper, Stickers, & New Photo Op Folder Introduced for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Final Campaign

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Tons of new promotional offerings have appeared for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Final Campaign, commemorating the Universal Studios Japan version of this attraction before it closes in January 2024. Let’s have a look: The Daily Bugle Spots Spider-Man One Last Time In a “final edition” of the Daily Bugle, this newspaper souvenir recreating “New … Read more

Les Mystères du Nautilus Reopens Following Two-Year Closure With Changes, New Haunted Mansion Merch Coming Soon, & More: Daily Recap (7/1/23)

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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 Saturday, July 1, 2023. Walt Disney World Disney … Read more

VIDEO: Watch The Full ONE-HOUR-LONG Disney Fireworks Show Featuring ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Avengers,’ Electrical Parade, and More

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As part of The Walt Disney Company’s worldwide celebration for Disney 100 Years of Wonder, residents of Japan are able to catch “Disney Music & Fireworks,” a synchronized music and fireworks show featuring Disney songs, as it travels throughout the country. ‘Disney Music & Fireworks’ Universal Music is behind the event, with help from Disney … Read more

Star Wars Celebration 2025 to Be Held in Japan

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Star Wars Celebration 2025 will officially be held in Japan from April 18 through April 20. The news was announced on the final day of this year’s Star Wars Celebration Europe in London. The celebration will be taking a year off in 2024. Star Wars Celebration 2023 Concluding Multiple major updates and expansive projects within … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Teases New Experience Coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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In a cryptic tweet, Universal Studios Japan said that a new experience will be coming soon to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In the first tweet, which features the image of Harry flying over Hogsmeade and is the stock photo for the Japan version of the land, it says “The world of magic never … Read more

EPCOT 40th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed, Visa-Free Travel to Japan Returning, Buzzy Theft Documentary Announced, and More: Daily Recap (9/22/22)

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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 Thursday, September 22, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Japan Allowing Visa-Free Individual Tourism Beginning October 11

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Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the country would reopen to visa-free individual travelers beginning on October 11. Travel has been restricted for two and a half years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, Japan is only allowing package tours and requires visas for all visitors. Are you hoping to visit Tokyo Disney Resort … Read more

REVIEW: Spicy Salmon Donburi and Yuzu Lemon Drop Make a Refreshing Meal in Japan at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Japan returned to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, making this year its 26th appearance. There’s a reason this booth returns year after year — all the dishes are a hit! On the menu this year, there’s returning favorites like the Yuzu Lemon Drop and Teriyaki Chicken Bun, along with new items like Takoyaki … Read more