Tag: Tokyo Disney Resort
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Tokyo Disneyland – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
As the end of my trip to Japan began to near, it was time to visit the Tokyo Disney Resort once again. This time, the destination was Tokyo Disneyland. I will admit, I didn’t entirely know what to think ahead of the trip to this castle park. I had heard that really Tokyo DisneySea is…
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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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That’s a Bust – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #701
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there are a lot of exciting topics to discuss! The show starts off with a discussion about Soarin’ Over California and also what is on Mr. Daps’ Desk. Then the show pivots to the main discussions of the night. This includes CHOC Walk, Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, a…
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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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Meeting Bing Bong! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #697
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks have a pretty focused show, with most of it about the Pixar Place Hotel. Mr. Daps attended the opening day festivities for this reimagined hotel at the Disneyland Resort earlier in the day and he shares about his experiences and observations. This includes meeting Bing Bong, seeing…
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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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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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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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Disney Legend and Former CEO of Oriental Land Company Toshio Kagami Honored With Cavalcade at Disneyland
Disney Legend and former CEO of Oriental Land Company (owner and operator of Tokyo Disney Resort) Toshio Kagami was honored yesterday with a special cavalcade at Disneyland. The cavalcade found Kagami-san riding down Main Street, USA aboard Walt’s Main Street Fire Truck, accompanied by the Mickey Mouse, the Disneyland Band, and other Disney friends to…
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Back From Japan – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #688
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks are back in the same country after Mr. Daps has returned from his five-week trip to Japan. Throughout the course of this episode, they discuss this trip to Japan. This includes the different experiences he had around the country along with visits to Tokyo…
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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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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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Let’s Celebrate With Colors – Day Fourteen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
On my recent trip to Tokyo DisneySea I saw a water parade/show that happened twice throughout the day at the park. This show, called Let’s Celebrate With Colors, is happy and full of Disney magic. It also had me instantly hooked. I will admit, at first I really wasn’t sure why I was hooked. However,…
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California to Japan – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #685
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week Mr. Daps is hosting GEEKS CORNER from Japan while Caitie remains in California. Obviously, there is a lot to talk about this week! This includes this year’s Disney Ultimate Toy Drive and how Daps Magic is participating, the Adventureland Treehouse, and Luminous The Symphony of Us. The show then pivots to Mr. Daps’…
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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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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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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Details and Opening Timeline for Fantasy Springs
The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced new details about the new land that is coming to Tokyo DisneySea. This includes the season that this new area is going to be opening. Fantasy Springs will be opening in the spring of 2024. When it does, there will be new attractions and areas to experience in a…
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Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Pens Tribute to Disney Legend Toshio Kagami
Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has written a tribute to Disney Legend Toshio Kagami. The tribute comes as Kagami transitions from the role of Chairman and CEO of Oriental Land Company to just the Chairman of Oriental Land Company and becomes CEO to Yumiko Takano. D’Amaro shared the following sentiments…