Tag: Tokyo Disneyland
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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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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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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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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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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…
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Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass Will Become Available for Select Park Experiences
URAYASU, CHIBA—Tokyo Disney Resort® announced that in commemoration of “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th ‘Dream-Go-Round,’” the anniversary celebration which began on April 15, Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass will become available for select experiences at Tokyo Disneyland® Park and Tokyo DisneySea® Park. This service, available free of charge, will be introduced this summer for a limited period, allowing guests to enjoy certain attractions with a reduced wait…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Two New Stage Shows
The Tokyo Disney Resort is known for its incredible entertainment. Soon, two new stage shows will be making guests smile. The first show is The Diamond Variety Muster at The Diamond Horseshoe. The second new show is Duffy and Friends’ Wonderful Friendship at Cape Cod Cook-Off! Mickey and friends will be ready to bring a “rootin’ tootin’…
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Let’s go to Tokyo Disneyland!
Today we are off for Tokyo Disneyland! It’s a lovely sunrise overlooking the bay out our Disney Celebration Hotel patio. The weather is Goldilocks perfect — not too hot, not too cold — just right. We want to get there early since staying at a Disney hotel offers that perk to bypass the long lines…
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Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel
There really are two anticipation stories in any Disneyland vacation trip. The first happens on the journey — the exciting anticipation of arriving at the hotel the night before. The second, of course, is the anticipation of and preparations the night before for that next magical day at Disneyland (or, in this case, Tokyo Disneyland).…
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Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Details Announced
On April 15, 2023, the 40th anniversary celebration of Tokyo Disney Resort will kick off. The Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary “Dream-Go-Round” will continues through March 31, 2024. The celebration will include a new daytime parade, decorations at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, along with special food and merchandise. In both Tokyo Disneyland and…
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On Our Way to Tokyo Disney Resort!
I have never been to Walt Disney World (never been to Florida, for that matter). Never been to any other Disney theme park except Disneyland. Until this past fall when we traveled to Japan. Within the first week, our daughter introduced us to Tokyo Disneyland. Unforgettable! The assumption here is that the majority of you…
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‘Disney Story Beyond’ Offers New Storytelling Experience at Tokyo Disneyland
A new way to experience some beloved attractions at Tokyo Disneyland has been announced. Disney Story Beyond ” will focus on one attraction at a time and develop stories that go beyond those guests may be familiar with.” Basically, this will add more story elements and characters for guests to interact with virtually beyond what…
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The Friendliest Place on Earth
If Disneyland is “The Happiest Place on Earth,” of course, Tokyo Disneyland (and/or nearby Disney Sea) surely must be Friendliest. Hands down. Or, perhaps more appropriately, hands up. It’s a sunny, comfortable morning and we are in a new place in a foreign country. They speak a language I cannot understand. For the most part,…
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Tokyo Disneyland to Rebuild Space Mountain and Re-Imagine Tomorrowland
Tokyo Disneyland is rebuilding Space Mountain and re-imagining Tomorrowland. Today it was announced that in 2024 the current version of Space Mountain will close. This will be a part of a major refurbishment of Tomorrowland. The new Space Mountain will arrive by 2027. It will continue to have the concept of having an indoor roller…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates Minnie Mouse with “Totally Minnie Mouse”
Tokyo Disney Resort is celebrating Minnie Mouse currently. In an event that runs through March 30, there will be entertainment, merchandise, and menu items for guests to experience at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will be offering themed entertainment for the celebration. At Tokyo Disneyland, Minnie & Friends…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Introduces New Disney Ambassador
This weekend Tokyo Disney Resort introduced its newest Disney Ambassador. Mika Ogasawara will be Tokyo Disney Resort’s 36th ambassador. She was selected from a group of more than 200 cast members, all vying for the position. “When my name was called, I thought I was dreaming. And then I became happy, and was filled with…
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A Day at Tokyo Disneyland – A First Time Trip Report From a Mother with Her Two Boys
Christy shares about a day at Tokyo Disneyland with her two boys. This day also happened to be her first time to Tokyo Disneyland. When I learned we would be living in Japan for a few years, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea were two of the first items to make the bucket list. Yesterday, I had…
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Uncle Deadly Introduces Self-Guided Tours of Some Spirited Mansions Around the World!
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are celebrating Halfway to Halloween today. There have been multiple announcements made including a new Muppets Halloween Special for Disney+ and a Halloween ticketed event at Walt Disney World Resort. Another release today also connected to The Muppets, in this case, it is Uncle Deadly. Uncle Deadly today introduced a…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Name for New Hotel
The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced the name for its newest hotel. The hotel, which is themed around the world of Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story will be named Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel. The new Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel will feature 595 guest rooms and include 11 floors. The exterior, entrance,…
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Tokyo Disneyland The Happy Ride with Baymax Album Released
Tokyo Disneyland has released an album for The Happy Ride with Baymax and it is now available on streaming services. The album can be found on Apple Music, Spotify, and Pandora, among other streaming services. The Happy Ride with Baymax debuted at Tokyo Disneyland on September 28, 2020, as part of an expansion at the…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro Gives Look at Disney’s Future
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro today shared with the IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference a look at what Disney’s future will be like. D’Amaro didn’t just share what the future will look like though, but also the lessons that Disney had to learn during the last year as it navigated the choppy waters…