Category: Tokyo Disneyland Resort
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Walt Disney Imagineering Provides New Look at Magic Behind ‘Peter Pan’ Ride at Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs opens at Tokyo DisneySea on June 6th. When it does, guests will get to have magical experiences inspired by Peter Pan, Frozen, and Tangled. Ahead of the opening of this new port at Tokyo DisneySea, Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed a deeper look at one of the attractions. This attraction, based on Peter…
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GUIDE: Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea
Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea will soon be opening at the Tokyo Disney Resort. When it does, it will expand the park and offer new experiences from favorite Disney stories for guests to enjoy. Disney has shared more information about Fantasy Springs ahead of its opening in June. This includes more information about the hotel,…
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Wreck-It Ralph Replacing Buzz Lightyear at Tokyo Disneyland
A new attraction based on “Wreck-It Ralph” is heading to Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland, replacing “Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters!”
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“it’s a small world with Groot” Coming to Tokyo Disneyland in Winter 2025
At Tokyo Disneyland, it’s a small world is getting a limited-time enhancement. This enhancement sees Groot being added to the attraction. The overlay is set to come to Tokyo Disneyland in the winter of 2025 for an undetermined amount of time. What has been determined is that this will be a unique addition to the…
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GUIDE: 2024 Easter Treats at the Disney Parks
Easter is coming very soon! Already at the Disneyland Resort, this year’s Eggstravaganza has begun and the chocolate eggs on Main Street are being made and sold. Throughout Disney parks and resorts around the world, there are a lot of fun Easter treats to be found and enjoyed. Below is a comprehensive look at the…
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Details Released About Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea
Fantasy Springs is set to open at Tokyo DisneySea on June 6, 2024. With just 100 days until this grand opening, Disney has released a plethora of details about this substantial addition to the Tokyo Disney Resort. This shows off what guests will experience when they visit Frozen Kingdom, Rapunzel’s Forest, and Peter Pan’s Never…
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”Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition” Event Coming to Tokyo Disneyland
Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland is scheduled to close for a major refurbishment at the end of its normal operating day on July 31, 2024. As a result, Tokyo Disney Resort has announced a special event – “Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition!” This event will take place from April 9 through July 31, 2024,…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces New Nighttime Spectacular for 2024
The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that it will be debuting a new nighttime spectacular on September 20, 2024. This new show will utilize projection mapping technology on Cinderella Castle along with lighting, pyrotechnics, and special effects. Disney shared that these show elements will be a part of bringing many beloved characters to life “as…
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24 Exciting Things to Look Forward to From Disney Experiences in 2024
2024 is an exciting year for guests visiting the Disney Parks and beyond. There will be new attractions, experiences, and more ways to experience magic. This year, Disney is pulling out all the stops to create unforgettable moments for visitors of all ages. From thrilling rides to immersive shows, there is something for everyone to…
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Sky Full of Color – Tokyo Disneyland
During my recent trip to Japan I was able to visit Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. There were many magical experiences to be had at both parks. One of these experiences was the nighttime fireworks spectacular, Sky Full of Color. This nightly show lights up the night above the skies of both parks. In fact,…
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro Shares Year-End Letter About Disney and Make-A-Wish
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, wrote a letter that was posted on the Disney Parks Blog highlighting the wishes that were made in the course of the last year by Disney and Make-A-Wish. This comes as the collaboration has led to over 150,000 wishes granted since they first started working together in 1980. D’Amaro,…
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Tokyo Disneyland’s ‘Country Bear Jamboree’ – A Familiar Yet Different Experience
Recently when visiting Tokyo Disneyland I had the opportunity to experience some attractions that were very familiar to me, yet also very different. One of these attractions was the Country Bear Jamboree. This version of the attraction is very similar to the one currently found at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It also is a…
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‘Believe! Sea of Dreams’ Wins 2023 Blooloop Innovation Award
The Tokyo DisneySea show, Believe! Sea of Dreams, has been recognized by the industry publication Blooloop with a 2023 Blooloop Innovation Award. This award recognizes innovative products and projects driving the future of the visitor experience across the attractions business. The show earned the award in the category of “Spectaculars.” Believe! Sea of Dreams Official…
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Disney Harmony in Color – Sunday Spotlight
Today I write my last Sunday Spotlight from Japan. To say it has been a great trip would be a major understatement. While I haven’t gotten my trip report up yet for Tokyo Disneyland (you can see Tokyo DisneySea here), I did feel like there were a few things that were worth throwing the spotlight…
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The Mark Twain on the Rivers of America at Tokyo Disneyland
The Mark Twain at Tokyo Disneyland is an attraction that is very similar but different than the original version of the attraction at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. While it mostly looks the same, there are some subtle differences between the two steamboats. The Rivers of America are also a bit different. One of…
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Tokyo Disneyland – November Nineteenth – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Disney creates a special and unique experience worldwide in their various parks. Tokyo Disneyland takes it to a whole new level, especially when you visit with young children. Last year I visited Tokyo Disneyland with my elderly parents and children aged 5, 4, and almost 1. One of my children also has special needs which…
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Disney Marching Bands – Day Fifteen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
As we continue through this adventure of 23 Days of Thanksgiving I have had today’s subject in my mind many times. I’m finally sitting down and writing this one. One of my favorite things at a Disney park is its marching band. Whether it is the Disneyland Band, the Main Street Philharmonic, or even the…
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Sunday Spotlight: Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage
Mr. Daps focuses this week’s Sunday Spotlight on Sinbad’s Storybook Voyage at Tokyo DisneySea.
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A First Visit to Tokyo DisneySea – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Earlier this week I had the opportunity and pleasure of going to Tokyo DisneySea for the first time as I continue to have adventures throughout Japan. This first visit was everyone one could hope for. It was full of magic, beautiful vistas, amazing food, and incredible cast members (and guests for that matter)! For this…
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How Many Disney Parks Are There?
Featuring iconic attractions, characters and events, each Disney theme park is a world of its own. In total, 12 Disney theme parks make up the six Disney Resorts in North America, Europe and Asia, and every park offers its own unique blend of entertainment, imagination and adventure. What are the six Disney Resorts? Disney’s six…
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Fantasy Springs at Tokyo Disney Resort Gets Opening Date
Fantasy Springs has a date for when it will be opening at Tokyo DisneySprings. Fantasy Springs, which three areas inspired by Peter Pan, Frozen, and Tangled, will be opening on June 6, 2024. The three areas in Fantasy Springs, along with a new hotel, will add extra magic to Tokyo DisneySea. Details about them can…
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History of the Disney Park Castles
October 16, 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. When we think of Disney, we think of great storytelling, wonderful movies, and great music. Of course, we also think of the castles at each of the Magic Kingdom-style parks. We start with Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, which was dedicated on the…
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Meet the Global Disney Ambassador Team for 2024-2025
Recently there have been announcements happening around the globe that have introduced the new Disney Ambassadors for the different Disney Parks and Resorts. The process to become a Disney Ambassador includes interviews, role shadows, media training and more. All of this helps get the new Global Disney Ambassador team ready to step into their new…
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A Look at the Global Disney Ambassador Program
The Global Disney Ambassador team represents thousands of cast members at Disney Parks, Resorts and Experiences all around the world. They lead and participate in events, share cast member stories, spread Disney magic within their communities, and represent their resort as an official spokesperson. Ambassadors come from the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland…