Tokyo Disney Resort Archive
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama is an official hotel within walking distance of Tokyo Disneyland and near Tokyo DisneySea on the monorail loop. This resort review features room photos and our overall recommendation on whether you should stay at this hotel. (Updated January 15, 2023.) This is typically not one of the cheaper options at
Tokyo Disney Resort has released new concept art and opening info about Fantasy Springs, the colossal port themed to Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan under construction at Tokyo DisneySea. This shares a sneak peek at progress, names for the new lands, and updates on the progress to this $2.2 billion expansion. This follows the recent
Previously free, FastPass is now paid at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and all of the international parks. This offers a rundown of the line-skipping costs at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, plus California, Tokyo, Paris, and the other international parks. We’ll offer quick tips for how you can minimize your wait times and
Oriental Land Company (OLC) announced that Tokyo Disneyland’s 40th Anniversary will be the “Dream-Go-Round” celebration, and will start on April 15, 2023 and continue through March 31, 2024. This post shares details about the new parade, concept art for the event theme, plus the latest on Japan’s reopening, when you should plan a visit in
During the 2022 D23 Expo, Disney shared new details about the Fantasy Springs expansion coming to Tokyo DisneySea. In this post, we’ll take a look at what was shared on the show floor, including photos of ride vehicles, video of construction progress, and commentary about OLC’s leadership. For those who haven’t been following its development,
Oriental Land Company announced that the permanent replacement for Fantasmic, “Believe! Sea of Dreams,” will debut on November 11, 2022 at Tokyo DisneySea. This post shares details and concept art about the upcoming nighttime spectacular, plus a rundown of other upcoming changes and additions to Japan’s Disney parks. In “Believe! Sea of Dreams,” Disney and
Oriental Land Company announced that Disney Premier Access line-skipping will be sold on the official Tokyo Disney Resort App beginning on May 19, 2022. This post details the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea attractions that’ll sell paid FastPass, plus our commentary on how this differs from its counterparts at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and what
The new Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort is now open! This post shares photos and details about the resort amenities, dining, guest rooms, and more. We’ll also offer a bit of commentary about whether we’d book this when visiting Japan, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. The new Toy Story Hotel is designed by Walt
Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen is a Disney restaurant themed to The Little Mermaid, and is set under the sea with fish, seashells, and even a sleepy whale. This restaurant review features ‘under the sea’ interior photos and thoughts on the food in the Mermaid Lagoon port at Tokyo DisneySea. Let’s start this by backing up and
If Nintendo Switch’s “Year in Review” feature is any indication, my #2 hobby was playing the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Walt Disney World doesn’t offer up similar stats on how much time or money we spent in the parks (probably for the best), but it’s safe to say that was #1. Despite
Tokyo Disneyland’s motto might as well be the “Country Bear Capital of the World.” That’s based not only on their commitment to the Jamborees, but also character appearances in the park, bear-ific dining, and excellent merchandise. This post is going to focus on the last item, with a sneak peek at awesome upcoming merchandise. In
