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

Tokyo Disney Resort Profits Down 6% Amid Typhoon, Soaring Opening, Rising Labor Costs

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While we all love Disney Parks, the fact is they are businesses. Of course, businesses need to make money to sustain themselves, and provide us with better Guest experiences. The Oriental Land Company, owner and operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, is no exception. But it may have been a tough year for OLC this year, … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More New Headbands, Plush Outfits, and Postcards Revealed for Very Very Minnie Merchandise Collection at Tokyo Disneyland

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One of the best parts of the one-time only Very Very Minnie event at Tokyo Disneyland is the merchandise. The line features tons of callbacks to past shows and events in Tokyo Disney Resort history, and the fans are going crazy for them! We took you on a tour of the current merchandise already, but … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 1/22/20 (Country Bear Jamboree Returns, Club 33 Construction, Very Very Minnie Entrance Planter, Chopstick Rests, and More)

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Ah, Tokyo Disneyland. The kingdom of dreams and magic, as they say. We’re pretty fond of Tokyo Disneyland here at WDWNT (although that’s true of most Disney theme parks), and we figured it’s time to check in once again! A few things have changed since the last time we took a spin, so let’s get … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every Piece of Merchandise from the New “Very Very Minnie” Collection at Tokyo Disneyland

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“Whoa, oh, whoa oh! Minnie, don’tcha know that you steal the show wherever you go?” Yes, Minnie Mouse has taken over Tokyo Disneyland for a special one-time only event! We’re celebrating Minnie Mouse and the past events here at Tokyo Disney Resort with Very Very Minnie, and that means a bunch of merchandise available right … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Scaffolds Down, Progress Continues on New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland (1/21/20)

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Progress keeps on coming with the New Fantasyland expansion at Tokyo Disneyland! We’re just two and a half months away from opening, can you believe it? And some pretty significant details have been added since the last time we checked in. Construction is starting to wrap up here in Tokyo, so there’s a few surprises … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Entrance Structure Revealed, Lights Installed at the Tokyo Disneyland Main Entrance (1/20/20)

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The new Tokyo Disneyland main entrance is well on its way to completion and opening this spring! We still don’t have a hard date on when the new section will open, unfortunately. But I’d put it around late March or early April. Fortunately, scaffolding is starting to come down, and the light posts have been … Read more

PHOTOS: New Plush Badge and Tote Bag Combination Sets Now Available at Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels

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If you’re lucky enough to visit Tokyo Disney Resort and stay in a Disney Hotel, there’s special merchandise you can purchase! Up to this point, the Guest-exclusive product has been a set of two themed full-size Mickey and Minnie plushes. But as of January 14, the hotels are transitioning to a new line. From now … Read more