PHOTOS, VIDEO: More Scaffolds Down on Beast’s Castle, Happy Ride with Baymax Revealed at Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland (2/3/20)

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Every time we visit the New Fantasyland expansion at Tokyo Disneyland, there’s always something new to surprise us! And if you’re reading this, I’m sure you’re interested in the latest progress as well. So let’s take a tour of the latest progress, including a couple of special surprises. You can watch our video below, or … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Fantasy Springs Expansion Construction Goes Vertical at Tokyo DisneySea

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As construction wraps up over at Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland expansion, it’s just starting at DisneySea! The magical eighth port of Tokyo DisneySea, Fantasy Springs, has really ramped up on construction. So much so that it’s already going vertical! You can get a great view from the Disney Resort Line in our video below or … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Coronavirus Park Closures, Rise of the Resistance Boarding Changes, Stuntronic Spider-Man, Super Bowl LIV, Cinderella Anniversary Desserts, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 27 – February 2! Walt Disney World The Disney PhotoPass service has been … Read more

UPDATE: Face Character Greetings Reduced to Guest-less Photos at Tokyo Disney Resort

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Yesterday, we reported that face character greetings around Tokyo Disney Resort, including Ariel’s Greeting Grotto, had been suspended entirely until further notice (reportedly due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak). After visiting the park today — along with several videos from Twitter — we’ve found that that is not the case. Face characters are no longer greeting … Read more

BREAKING: Face Character Meet & Greets Suspended at Tokyo Disney Resort Due to Coronavirus

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Following the temporary allowance of Cast Members wearing sick masks, it seems more precautions are in place at Tokyo Disney Resort. According to the Tokyo Disney Resort website, Ariel’s Greeting Grotto, already scheduled for closure on March 31st, has been indefinitely suspended. The official TDR website points to “maintenance”, but further reports on Twitter suggest that … Read more

PHOTOS: “I Am Hamm” Merchandise Line Coming February 28th to Tokyo Disney Resort

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Is your favorite Toy Story character Hamm the piggy bank by any chance? Any fans of John Ratzenberger’s wry sense of humor? Well you’re in luck if you’re on the way to Tokyo Disney Resort, because a new merchandise line featuring Hamm himself is hitting shelves February 28th! Some of this is rather unconventional-looking, honestly. However, the … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Ticket Price Hikes Coming April 1st, 2020 Alongside New Disabled Guests Passport

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Today, the Oriental Land Company announced that ticket prices will be increasing at Tokyo Disney Resort starting April 1st. This move comes right on the heels of the forthcoming expansion at Tokyo Disneyland on April 15, along with the upcoming Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs expansion opening in 2023. The last major ticket price hike came … Read more

BREAKING: Fantasy Springs Expansion at Tokyo DisneySea Delayed to 2023

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The Oriental Land Company gave us some sad news today, it seems. After further research and planning, they’ve announced that the opening of the eighth port at Tokyo DisneySea, Fantasy Springs, has been delayed to 2023. Previously, the port was to open in 2022, likely following Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary celebration. Now, the port’s opening … Read more

PHOTOS: “The Happy Ride with Baymax” Ride Vehicle Revealed for Tokyo Disneyland

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Every day, we draw nearer and nearer to the April 15th grand opening of New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland! We haven’t heard much since a massive information dump in December, until today that is! Courtesy of the Tokyo Disney Resort Blog, we got our first real peek at the ride vehicles for The Happy Ride with … Read more

PHOTOS: Room Remodeling Project Begins February 2020 at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel & Disney Ambassador Hotel

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If you’re lucky or wealthy enough to have stayed in a Disney Hotel when you visit Tokyo Disney Resort, you probably remember how luxurious they are. But believe it or not, some of these rooms are getting up there in age. So, the Oriental Land Company has announced that starting this February, some rooms at … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every Single Pixar Playtime 2020 Merchandise Item at Tokyo DisneySea

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Friends forever, glad we’re all here together! That’s right, it’s Pixar Playtime one last time at Tokyo DisneySea! And as per tradition for Tokyo Disney Resort events, the Pixar Playtime pals have brought a wide range of merchandise with them for 2020. Featuring several different design aesthetics and a multitude of Pixar characters, there’s something for … Read more

REVIEW: Strange Yet Delicious Sparkling Strawberry Yogurt & Tapioca Drink with Adorable Very Very Minnie Souvenir Coaster at Tokyo Disneyland

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Nostalgia is a huge driver of Disney Parks merchandise worldwide right now. So much so that this winter’s special event at Tokyo Disneyland celebrates past entertainment at Tokyo Disney Resort. Very Very Minnie is on January 10 – March 19, and there’s tons of food to explore. So let’s go! I know what you’re thinking already – “Sparkling … Read more

REVIEW: Unremarkable Sandwich & Adorable Very Very Minnie Lunch Case at Tokyo Disneyland’s Sweetheart Cafe

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Nostalgia is a huge driver of Disney Parks merchandise worldwide right now. So much so that this winter’s special event at Tokyo Disneyland celebrates past entertainment at Tokyo Disney Resort. Very Very Minnie is on January 10 – March 19, and there’s tons of food to explore. So let’s go! Sweetheart Cafe is a staple of Tokyo Disneyland. … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Advising Guests to Contact Cast Members In Case of Illness Due To Coronavirus Outbreak Concerns

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With Hong Kong Disneyland and the Shanghai Disney Resort already closed indefinitely due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Tokyo Disney Resort has begun to take special precautions. Guests at hotels today were given pamphlets advising them to contact cast members if they developed a cough or a fever, both symptoms of the Coronavirus. ミラコスタで客室に置かれていたコロナの注意書き的な? #tdr_now pic.twitter.com/O32pIeT2CL … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Cast Members Allowed to Wear Protective Masks as Precaution for Coronavirus Outbreak

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As the Coronavirus situation unfolds across Asia, precautions to prevent the spread of disease have been strengthened. After the temporary closure of both Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong DIsneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort remains the only operating resort in Asia. And with the popularity of Chinese tourism to Japan, the country is gearing up to ward … Read more

REVIEW: Overpriced But Not Overly Sweet Dessert Plate for Very Very Minnie at Tokyo Disneyland’s Center Street Coffeehouse

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Nostalgia is a huge driver of Disney Parks merchandise worldwide right now. So much so that this winter’s special event at Tokyo Disneyland celebrates past entertainment at Tokyo Disney Resort. Very Very Minnie is on January 10 – March 19, and there’s tons of food to explore. So let’s go! Center Street Coffeehouse in Tokyo Disneyland’s World Bazaar … Read more