New Goofy Recyclable Character Plate Available at Tokyo Disneyland

We’ve discovered another new recyclable character plate at Tokyo Disneyland, this one featuring Goofy. Recyclable Plates at Tokyo Disneyland These recyclable plates are available at Grandma Sara’s Kitchen in Critter Country, wedged between Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion. The informational sign reads: There’s magic in recycling…Plates with tags can be turned into recyclable material by peeling … Read more

PHOTOS: Drenched in Toontown Water Features Turned on at Tokyo Disneyland

A colorful, cartoon-style Toon Wash with Toontown Water Features, fenced off by a "Jolly Trolley Only" sign in Tokyo Disneyland.

Extra water features have been turned on for the “Drenched in Toontown” summer event at Tokyo Disneyland, which began on July 4 and will last through September 6. Drenched in Toontown On the ground throughout Toontown, images depicting bursting pipes indicate areas where guests can get wet to beat the brutal summer heat. Much of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Baymax's Mission Cooldown Cavalcade Debuts at Tokyo Disneyland

Baymax's Mission Cool Down cavalcade

Baymax from “Big Hero 6” is helping Tokyo Disneyland guests stay cool this summer with a new cavalcade: Baymax’s Mission Cooldown. Baymax’s Mission Cooldown This summer splash cavalcade has two floats and will be rolling down Tokyo Disneyland’s parade route three times daily from July 4 through September 6. Your personal healthcare companion, Baymax, is … Read more

PHOTOS: Dancers & Additional Characters Return to Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade DreamLights with NEW & Refreshed Costumes

Street dancers and additional character performers have returned to Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights after a long absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the performers also have new and refreshed costumes. Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights Instagram user Genki (@ogennnsan) provided us with photos of the returning performers. Although Tokyo Disney Resort ended … Read more

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

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

Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear to be Featured on First New Merchandise Item in Years for Splash Mountain ‘Get Wet MAX’ at Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland has revealed a seasonal frame featuring Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear for the on-ride photo of Splash Mountain “Get Wet MAX!” Splash Mountain “Get Wet MAX!” On-Ride Photo Frame The frame features the logo for Splash Mountain “Get Wet MAX!” in the upper corner. Br’er Bear and Br’er Fox are at the bottom, … Read more

Josh D'Amaro Honors Retiring Oriental Land Co. CEO Toshio Kagami

Toshio Kagami

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro wrote a new Disney Parks Blog post to honor the legacy of Toshio Kagami, who is retiring as CEO of the Oriental Land Company after decades overseeing Tokyo Disney Resort. “It has been an honor to work with Kagami-san,” D’Amaro wrote, “and to see his passion and … Read more

New Tokyo Disney Resort 'Memory-Go-Round' 40th Anniversary Pressed Coins Available

New Tokyo Disney Resort pressed coins are available as part of the nostalgic “Memory-Go-Round” merchandise line commemorating 40 years of the resort. One souvenir pressed coin is ¥100, or approximately $0.69. Tokyo DisneySea Aunt Peg’s Village Store, American Waterfront This machine includes designs inspired by “Believe! Sea of Dreams” and LinaBell. The “Memory-Go-Round” 40th anniversary … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Attraction Closures Through May 2024

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Annual maintenance is an inevitability no matter where you go. Fortunately, Tokyo Disney Resort prefers to tell guests far in advance of upcoming maintenance plans. Quite a number of attractions are scheduled for short refurbishments through May 2024 (and several multi-month ones on the way too), so let’s take a look at the refurbishment schedule … Read more

The Complete History of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

An antique mechanical, singing, toy bird was purchased by Walt Disney while he was in New Orleans, Louisiana. He gave the bird to his Imagineers and encouraged them to improve upon the device that animated the bird. From there, Lee Adams, an electrician at the Burbank studio, along with Roger Broggie and Wathel Rogers, were … Read more