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Tokyo Disneyland Debuts Pixar and Star Wars Theme Park Events

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

The Tokyo Disney Resort is welcoming two band new events, “Pixar Playtime” and “Feel the Force!” with both Disney Sea and Tokyo Disneyland hosting the events. Here is what to look forward to in these upcoming months:

Feel The Force

December 15th, 2017 to March 19th, 2018

In honor of the worldwide release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, this event at Tokyo Disneyland “Feel the Force” will bring on a brand new update to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. This update will shine a spotlight on a new planet from “The Last Jedi”.

Not only will a new ride update be revealed, but a ton of new merchandise will be available for purchase as well! Those popcorn bucket collectors out there will be happy to hear that the Darth Vader popcorn bucket will be making its debut at this event as well.

Pixar Playtime

January 11th, 2018 to March 19th, 2018

This new Pixar themed event, coming to Tokyo Disney Sea in January of 2018, will feature many character meet and greets as well as some fun games! Concept art for some of these booths have been released, and include imagery from some iconic scenes within the Pixar universe.

Some of these being Carl’s house from “Up”, the kitchen from “Ratatouille” and a pit stop from “Cars”. The event will have an overarching board game theme, as guests travel across the game.

The characters that are available for meet and greets include the following:

Toy Story

Woody
Buzz
Jessie
Bullseye

Monsters Inc.

Mike
Sulley

Ratatouille

Remy

Carl
Dug
Russel

Cars

Lighting McQueen

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Details Announced for 2018 Disney’s Easter at Tokyo DisneySea

WDWNT on May 28, 2017

Easter festivities are once again coming to Tokyo Disney Resort for “Disney’s Easter” at Disney TokyoSea, March 27 – June 6, 2018. The event will feature shows, merchandise, special restaurant menus, an egg hunt and decorations throughout the park.

“Fashionable Easter” show

The Fashionable Easter show returns to Mediterranean Harbor. During the show, Mickey and Minnie sail into the harbor, followed by artists from the four ports – American Waterfront, Lost River Delta, Mermaid Lagoon and Mysterious Island – dressed in Easter fashions representing their ports. Mickey and his Disney friends change into new costumes based on the fashion tips they receive. The 25-minute show will feature about 115 performers, 5 boats, kites, pyrotechnics and Easter-themed music.

Atmosphere entertainment includes the Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band wearing bunny-eared Easter “Bunny” Bonnets and colorful costumes as they perform at Waterfront Park, as well as performances of the “Fun Custodial” Cast Member at American Waterfront.

Bunny Ears headband and hair clip.

Special merchandise for the event will be available beginning March 20, including “Fashionable Easter” items featuring designs of the Disney Friends as fashion models. Bunny Ears Headbands are returning this year in four colors, which guests can mix and match with the Easter “Bunny” Bonnets and eight different types of hair clips. Stationery, tableware and other items will feature Easter designs as well.

Carbonara pasta dish at Cafe Portofino.

Shrimp and taramo salad at New York Deli.

Easter menus will also begin on March 20, including a carbonara pasta dish at Cafe Portofino and shrimp and taramo salad on a pink bun at New York Deli. Special cocktails will be available at Barnacle Bill’s, and guests can find a special drink in a Miss Bunny and Thumper cup at Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen and Tropic Al’s. Restaurants at the Hotel Miracosta will also feature special Easter-inspired menus.

Easter egg hunt.

Bunny Ears hair clip exclusive to the egg hunt.

The annual egg hunt will move to Tokyo DisneySea for the first time in 2018. For 900 yen ($7.95 US), guests will receive a special map with hints leading them to Easter eggs hidden around the park. The eggs are designed with Disney Characters and feature motifs of each themed port. Those who successfully find the eggs will receive an exclusive Bunny Ears hair clip.

Decorations at Mediterranean Harbor.

Mediterranean Harbor and American Waterfront will feature spring decorations that have Easter egg, Easter “Bunny” Bonnet, and colorful flower motifs, as well as with posters depicting images themed to fashion. There will be a new photo location at Waterfront Park inspired by a fashion show runway, where Guests can request Easter “Bunny” Bonnet photo props from a photographer. Guests will also find decorated eggs with motifs representing each themed port, as well as baskets and old-fashioned vehicles filled with colorful flowers and eggs.

Disney Resort Line guests visiting the park will be able to purchase day pass tickets with limited-edition Disney’s Easter designs as well.

Meet Stella Lou: Duffy’s Brand New Friend

WDWNT on March 27, 2017

Recently, the Oriental Land Company has let us meet one of Duffy’s new friends, Stella Lou. She is a fun-loving purple bunny who has a passion for dancing, and big dreams of performing on Broadway.

She would practice her dancing every day on the American Waterfront, and once Duffy met Stella Lou, he decided that he wanted to support his friend, to help make her dreams come true.

Most of her adorable merchandise will be available on March 30th, 2017.

Many fun Stella Lou decorations will be going up soon, along with a photo opportunity spot for your very own plush Stella Lou! This photo spot will be located in the American Waterfront, with the S.S. Columbia docked, and the Hightower Hotel standing tall in the background.

Concept art for the Stella Lou photo spot

She will start greeting guests with Mickey and Duffy by her side, just in time for Disney’s Easter at Tokyo Disney Sea, on April 4th, 2017 which is quite fitting since Stella Lou herself is, in fact, a bunny. This is only going on for a limited time and is said to be ending on August 31st, 2017.

Stella Lou with Mickey and Duffy, in the American Waterfront

Stella Lou is already part of a promotional video for Duffy and Friends that can be seen right here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay7OUeXd0Rk

Tokyo Disney Resort – New Additions Coming in 2017

WDWNT on February 23, 2017

On February 1st, 2017, Oriental Land Co. released more information on the many events and entertainment coming to the Tokyo Disney Resort in the year of 2017. Many of the events announced are regular seasonal events. “Disney’s Easter”, “Tanabata Days”, “Disney Natsu Matsuri”, “Disney’s Halloween” being a few.

Some exciting new additions have been made to the many things that go on in Tokyo Disney Resort. These include “Disney Pirates Summer” and a Pixar themed event, a new show, and additions to the Electrical Parade will premiere this year.

Here is some additional information on the brand new fun coming to Tokyo Disney Resort in 2017!

Disney Pirates Summer

Promotional image for “Disney Pirates Summer” at Tokyo Disney Resort

During summer of 2017, this exciting new Pirates of the Caribean event will be making its debut at Tokyo DisneySea. Captain Jack Sparrow himself, along with many other pirates, will be in their very own show on Mediterranean Harbour. Following a recent trend in the Tokyo Disney Parks, and will have tons of water spraying and splashing, letting the guests get wet and cool off during the hot Japanese summer. There will also be a crew of pirates providing atmospheric entertainment. Along with this summertime event comes new merchandise, food, and decor that will revamp Tokyo DisneySea into the world of Pirates of the Caribean. This event will also be making their way into Tokyo Disneyland as well, where there will be extra decor and atmospheric performances close by the Pirates of the Caribean attraction. With the next movie, Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, premiering on July 1st, 2017, this event is perfectly timed.

Pixar Event

There hasn’t been much information released about this event yet, but we do know that it’ll be a brand new Pixar-themed event at Tokyo DisneySea starring oodles of the most popular Pixar characters we know and love. This event will consist of shows, meet and greets, along with lots of special merchandise and food!

Additions to “Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: Dreamlights”

A renewed version of the “Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: Dreamlights” will be hitting the hub on July 11th, 2017. This renewed version is set to include 5 new floats. The first being Anna and Elsa’s Ice Castle, which will presumably be very similar, if not the same as the one in Paint the Night. Cinderella will also be getting a little more love with two new floats which will be Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach as well as the grand ballroom with Prince Charming by her side. The much missed Beauty and the Beast float will be making a comeback after it’s departure after the 2011 renovation of the parade. The existing floats will be getting upgraded LED lights, so the whole parade will be getting a little bit of added oomph.

New and returning floats in the Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade for 2017

New Show

There will be a brand new show debuting on July 11th, 2017 starring the one and only Mickey Mouse and all his pals. The show will be taking place at the Dockside Stage in American Waterfront and will be replacing “A Table is Waiting” which is scheduled to take its final bow on March 17th, 2017.

The Dockside Stage where this new show will be performed

Tokyo DisneySea Celebrates 14th Anniversary

WDWNT on September 3, 2015

Tokyo DisneySea opened its gate to guests on September 4th, 2001. The most ambitious Disney project at the time. Often referred to as one of the most unique Disney theme parks in the world, it is enjoyed by millions of guests every year. Earlier this year the Oriental Land Company announced a massive expansion to Tokyo DisneySea (along with Tokyo Disneyland). The future looks bright for both of these theme parks.

Before we look into the future, lets remember where Tokyo DisneySea all began. In this 45 minute documentary by the Travel Channel, they explain how this theme park came to fruition, to the challenges the Oriental Land Company faced.

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For more on the 14th anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea, check out TDRExplorer and their extensive coverage.

Episode 110 Blue/Yellow Gear Bear

WDWNT on January 9, 2013

Ep. 110 Blue/Yellow Gear Bear

This week we have a ton of news to cover including Animation 3, Jr. 8, Tokyo 30th and much more. We also run down Chuck’s list of proposed WDW Resort vinyls and talk about the reorganization of D-Street Orlando. And of course, we give you the complete release and events calendar. Stay tuned at the end of the show for the special 2013 Custom VinylMadness Selection Show!

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2012 Tokyo Disney Sea Christmas Vinyls

WDWNT on October 30, 2012

Thanks to Tomio Keisuke, we have a look at four new 2012 Christmas themed Vinylmation figures that will be released in Japan.

They will be released at Tokyo Disney Sea for 1200 Yen and be made available during their Disney’s Christmas celebration between November 7 – December 25.

Andy’s Tokyo Toys

WDWNT on July 10, 2012

Who knew? It seems as though Andy from the Pixar Toy Story franchise went away to college to become an artist:

Straight from our friends over at the Vinylmation Japan Blog (an unofficial fan site), we have revealed four Toy Story Vinylmation that will be released at Tokyo Disney Sea on July 5th at McDucks Department Store. They are to commemorate the summer opening of the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction at Tokyo Disney. They will cost 1200 Yen or $15 USD. It seems to be a four figure series that includes Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the Alien all designed from the stand point that Andy actually drew them. And as you can see above, Andy actually signs them as the artist!