We’re only days away from the grand opening of Soaring: Fantastic Flight at Tokyo DisneySea. Tokyo has had a long rainy season this year. Today, I saw something I hadn’t seen for weeks: the sun. My day at DisneySea started out with rain, but by the end of it, I would have a sunburn. This … Read more
Theme park enthusiasts often rave about Tokyo Disney Resort. Its two parks draw more visitors annually than any other theme park in the world save for the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland in Anaheim (although those publicly released numbers aren’t always completely accurate or honest). As Tokyo residents, however, my wife and I have been to both … Read more
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
The Emperor’s New Groove is one of those animated features that might best be termed a “Disney deep cut.” While not without its fans, it’s a lesser known title in the back catalog of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Released in 2000 after Tarzan had swung away and ended the Disney Renaissance, the movie introduced audiences to … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
With “Tip-Top Easter” debuting at Tokyo DisneySea this coming April 4th, there are a number of changes underway. Not only are Mickey and Minnie getting new outfits… They’re also getting new faces. Seeing as though we transition here at Walt Disney World from talking Mickeys to non-talking Mickeys overnight, this doesn’t have much shock value … Read more
Today’s installment of my Tokyo Disney Trip Report brings us to the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel – Wish. To get caught up on how we booked the hotel, and how we managed to get there from the airport after arriving in Japan, check out my last post here. Now, let’s dive into the pure fantasy … Read more
Walt Disney World visitors of a certain age are likely to hold great nostalgia for the ride 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage. The extinct lagoon attraction — which operated at the Magic Kingdom from its opening month in October 1971 to 1994 — was a fan favorite. This year marks the 25th anniversary … Read more
Booking the Trip: A few months ago, my boyfriend and I decided to spend nearly three weeks vacationing in Japan over Christmas and New Year’s. Naturally, once the decision was made, I turned to him with my best puppy dog eyes and asked, “Can we go to Tokyo Disney?” Knowing that visiting all of the … Read more
Tokyo DisneySea has released more information on Soaring: Fantastic Flight today, which will open on July 23, 2019. The new attraction will take guests into the Museum of Fantastic Flight, which is dedicated to the dreams of flying. The current exhibit on display will be honoring Camellia Falco, a name we’ve seen in Disneyland’s new … Read more
The magical springtime festival of Disney’s Easter will be returning to Tokyo Disney Resort very soon! Running from Thursday, April 4th to Sunday, June 2, for the first time in two years the festivities will span the both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea parks, and will even reach the hotels and the Resort Line. Tokyo Disneyland Possibly … Read more