Cape Cod Cook-Off Restaurant Now Requires Full Meal Purchase for Access to “My Friend Duffy” Stage Show at Tokyo DisneySea

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For the past nine years, the “My Friend Duffy” stage show has been a staple of Tokyo DisneySea’s Cape Cod Cook-Off restaurant (and honestly it’s the redeeming factor for its sub-par burgers.) Until very recently, you could grab a drink, side dish, or other solo item, and get your 45-minute time slot to watch the … Read more

PHOTOS: Festival of Mystique, Spooky Specialty Food, and Merchandise Revealed for “Disney Halloween” 2019 at Tokyo DisneySea

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On Monday, we talked about the haunting new Halloween offerings coming to Tokyo Disneyland. Now, we’ve got new details about the all-new version of the “Disney Halloween” celebration coming to Tokyo DisneySea from September 10th to October 31st! Entertainment On the waters of Mediterranean Harbor, Mickey Mouse and his friends will host an eerie celebration … Read more

PHOTOS: Spooky “Boo!” Parade, Merchandise, and Specialty Foods Revealed for “Disney Halloween” 2019 at Tokyo Disneyland

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It’s summertime, and that means Halloween is on the horizon at Tokyo Disneyland! A couple of weeks ago, we brought you the news of this year’s plans for the Magic Kingdom’s Halloween festivities (which you can read more about here), and now we’ve received more details about this year’s plans for Tokyo Disneyland’s spooky “Disney … Read more

REVIEW: Lunch at Horizon Bay Restaurant “Buffeteria” in Tokyo DisneySea

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Tokyo DisneySea is known for its vast array of dining options, which range from the normal to the downright bizarre. Fortunately, for those with less adventurous palates, there are several options for familiar Western cuisine at a reasonable price. So as Tom Corless and I sailed across the seven ports of Tokyo DisneySea for the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 7/27/19 (Rare Characters, Donald’s Hot Jungle Summer Merch, Lots of Construction, and More!)

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At last, the rainy season is over in Tokyo! That means blue skies, hot, humid days, and an excellent excuse to come to Tokyo Disneyland! Especially since crowds are still over at Tokyo DisneySea to experience Soaring: Fantastic Flight (as we did earlier this week, which you can take a peek at here). So, let’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disney Trip Report (Splitting My Day Between Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea) Pt. 5

BREAKING: Tokyo Disney Resort to Spend $2.7 Billion on Further Expansion by 2025

When we were planning our nearly three-week trip to Japan, we had scheduled one full day in Tokyo Disneyland, and that was it. Towards the end of the trip, after traveling all around Osaka and Tokyo’s major cities I snuck away and decided to visit Tokyo Disney again. Tokyo Disneyland Since we already covered the … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: DVC Pool Hopping Changes, Intro to Custom Lightsabers, Chicken Corn Dog Nuggets, and So Long Leave A Legacy

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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 May 20-26! Countdown to Galaxy’s Edge Check out our primer on everything you need … Read more

TEA and AECOM Release 2018 Theme Park Attendance Statistics, Magic Kingdom is World’s Most Visited Park

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It’s a big day for lovers of attendance figures. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and AECOM’s Economics practice have released the 2018 Theme Index and Museum Index, featuring the ranking of annual attendance for theme parks worldwide for 2018, and once again, Disney Parks are leading the way. Walt Disney Attractions were ranked the number … Read more

BREAKING: Tokyo DisneySea Port Officially Named “Fantasy Springs”; New Concept Art Revealed for Expansion

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The Oriental Land Company and The Walt Disney Company have officially broken ground on the new upcoming Tokyo DisneySea land featuring Tangled, Frozen, and Peter Pan. Slated to open in 2022, Fantasy Springs, as it will be called, will transport guests to the largest Tokyo Disney Resort expansion. Back in 2018, WDWNT broke all this news … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Wreck-It Ralph Attraction Rumors, Leave A Legacy Monolith Removal, and a New Look For Sleeping Beauty Castle

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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 May 13-19! Walt Disney World Two new interactive games have been added to the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Inside Look at Interior, First Look at Merchandise, Specialty Food for Soaring Fantastic Flight Attraction at Tokyo DisneySea

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Tokyo Disney Resort has just released stunning footage of the attraction queue and ride vehicle for Soaring: Fantastic Flight, which opens on July 23rd this year at Tokyo DisneySea. Based on the popular Soarin’ Around the World attraction, the attraction at Tokyo DisneySea will feature new scenes and visuals for an experience exclusive to the … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Return of the Otters, Runaway Railway Announcements, and So Many Easter Cupcakes

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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, along with all the entertainment and media announcements, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from April 15-21 2019! WDWNT News Join … Read more

“Donald’s Hot Jungle Summer” and “Disney Pirates Summer” Coming July 9th – September 1st to Tokyo Disney Resort

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Gather the flock and take to the high seas for summertime fun at the Tokyo Disney Resort. If you’re looking for a “quacking” good time, head to Tokyo Disneyland this summer for the return of “Donald’s Hot Jungle Summer.” At Tokyo Disneyland, Donald Duck and his friends Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Chip, … Read more

“Funtime with Toy Story 4” Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort June 14th – September 1st

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After nine years, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the Toy Story gang are heading back to theaters this summer in Toy Story 4, and Tokyo Disney Resort is getting in on the fun with an 80-day celebration! “Funtime with Toy Story 4” will involve a new activity, photo opportunities, and specialty food and … Read more

PHOTOS: Soaring Fantastic Flight Facade Revealed at Tokyo DisneySea

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The 4th version of Soarin’ to open worldwide, Soaring Fantastic Flight will open at Tokyo DisneySea on July 23rd, 2019. Based on the popular attraction, Soarin’ Around the World, which has been enjoyed by guests visiting the Disney parks outside Japan, the attraction at Tokyo DisneySea will feature original scenes and the newest visual images. The … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort to Enable FastPass Service on Park’s App Ahead of Tokyo DisneySea’s Soarin’ Attraction Opening This July

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According to The Asahi Shimbun, the Oriental Land Company, which operates Tokyo Disney Resort under license from Disney, is planning to introduce an app-based FastPass distribution service ahead of the opening of Soarin’ at Tokyo DisneySea this July 23rd. Paper FastPasses will still be available for those without smartphones or prefer the old method (or simply … Read more