WDWNT Weekly Recap: Fire and Dangerous Weather Closures, Galactic Starcruiser Reservations, Runaway Railway Neon Marquee, City Works Grand Opening, and More!

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from February 3-9! Walt Disney World Due to exceptionally high winds on Thursday, numerous nighttime … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 2/8/20 (Coronavirus Precautions, Cast Today Guide, Mt. Fuji Views, Duffy Flan Case, and More)

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It’s so nice to be back once again at the place where adventure and imagination set sail. That’s right, we’re back with a new photo report straight from Tokyo DisneySea! There’s quite a bit going on here, so we can’t waste a second. Let’s set sail on another incredible round-trip through this wonderful park. Main … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable New Food and Souvenir Items for Duffy & Friends “Spring in Bloom” at Tokyo DisneySea

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Spring has come, the weather’s clear…. Duffy comes this time each year? Why yes he does, with all of his pals for a spring celebration! We’ve already heard about the Easter festivities for Disney Easter 2020 at Tokyo DisneySea, so now it’s Duffy’s turn for the spotlight. All-new this year is Duffy & Friends’ “Spring … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Fantasy Springs Expansion Construction Goes Vertical at Tokyo DisneySea

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As construction wraps up over at Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland expansion, it’s just starting at DisneySea! The magical eighth port of Tokyo DisneySea, Fantasy Springs, has really ramped up on construction. So much so that it’s already going vertical! You can get a great view from the Disney Resort Line in our video below or … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Coronavirus Park Closures, Rise of the Resistance Boarding Changes, Stuntronic Spider-Man, Super Bowl LIV, Cinderella Anniversary Desserts, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 27 – February 2! Walt Disney World The Disney PhotoPass service has been … Read more

UPDATE: Face Character Greetings Reduced to Guest-less Photos at Tokyo Disney Resort

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Yesterday, we reported that face character greetings around Tokyo Disney Resort, including Ariel’s Greeting Grotto, had been suspended entirely until further notice (reportedly due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak). After visiting the park today — along with several videos from Twitter — we’ve found that that is not the case. Face characters are no longer greeting … Read more

BREAKING: Face Character Meet & Greets Suspended at Tokyo Disney Resort Due to Coronavirus

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Following the temporary allowance of Cast Members wearing sick masks, it seems more precautions are in place at Tokyo Disney Resort. According to the Tokyo Disney Resort website, Ariel’s Greeting Grotto, already scheduled for closure on March 31st, has been indefinitely suspended. The official TDR website points to “maintenance”, but further reports on Twitter suggest that … Read more

PHOTOS: “I Am Hamm” Merchandise Line Coming February 28th to Tokyo Disney Resort

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Is your favorite Toy Story character Hamm the piggy bank by any chance? Any fans of John Ratzenberger’s wry sense of humor? Well you’re in luck if you’re on the way to Tokyo Disney Resort, because a new merchandise line featuring Hamm himself is hitting shelves February 28th! Some of this is rather unconventional-looking, honestly. However, the … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Ticket Price Hikes Coming April 1st, 2020 Alongside New Disabled Guests Passport

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Today, the Oriental Land Company announced that ticket prices will be increasing at Tokyo Disney Resort starting April 1st. This move comes right on the heels of the forthcoming expansion at Tokyo Disneyland on April 15, along with the upcoming Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs expansion opening in 2023. The last major ticket price hike came … Read more

BREAKING: Fantasy Springs Expansion at Tokyo DisneySea Delayed to 2023

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The Oriental Land Company gave us some sad news today, it seems. After further research and planning, they’ve announced that the opening of the eighth port at Tokyo DisneySea, Fantasy Springs, has been delayed to 2023. Previously, the port was to open in 2022, likely following Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary celebration. Now, the port’s opening … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every Single Pixar Playtime 2020 Merchandise Item at Tokyo DisneySea

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Friends forever, glad we’re all here together! That’s right, it’s Pixar Playtime one last time at Tokyo DisneySea! And as per tradition for Tokyo Disney Resort events, the Pixar Playtime pals have brought a wide range of merchandise with them for 2020. Featuring several different design aesthetics and a multitude of Pixar characters, there’s something for … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Cast Members Allowed to Wear Protective Masks as Precaution for Coronavirus Outbreak

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As the Coronavirus situation unfolds across Asia, precautions to prevent the spread of disease have been strengthened. After the temporary closure of both Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong DIsneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort remains the only operating resort in Asia. And with the popularity of Chinese tourism to Japan, the country is gearing up to ward … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Profits Down 6% Amid Typhoon, Soaring Opening, Rising Labor Costs

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While we all love Disney Parks, the fact is they are businesses. Of course, businesses need to make money to sustain themselves, and provide us with better Guest experiences. The Oriental Land Company, owner and operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, is no exception. But it may have been a tough year for OLC this year, … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Sakura Sway” Cherry Blossom Collection Coming January 31 to Tokyo Disney Resort

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Cherry blossoms are a huge deal in Japan. Seriously, entire offices go on hanami (cherry blossom viewings) in the springtime. And Tokyo Disney Resort is getting a bit ahead of the game this year! While it’s not even close to bloom time yet (that will peak around March 25), there’s a new sakura-themed line called “Sakura … Read more

PHOTOS: The Usapiyos Return with Special Food & Merchandise for Disney Easter 2020 at Tokyo DisneySea

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Spring has come, the weather’s here, Easter comes this time each year! Or almost, at least. We’re still experiencing the chilly wonders of winter right now, but Easter isn’t too far off in the grand scheme of things! And while Tokyo Disneyland and our beloved Usatamas are taking a break, Tokyo DisneySea has got the … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Fantasmic! Final Performance” Merchandise Coming January 31st to Tokyo DisneySea

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Fantasmic!, the beloved nighttime show at Tokyo DisneySea, is coming to an end on March 25th. After nearly 9 years of performances, it’s unfortunately time to move on. And like with One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On, a special line of merchandise is on its way to celebrate the departure of this classic nighttime … Read more