Duffy the Disney Bear

Tokyo Disney Resort Introduces Automated Cameras at Character Greetings

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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As Tokyo Disney Resort struggles to hire and keep Cast Members on board, the resort has pushed for automation in multiple sectors since 2019. Replacing manned order stations with touch screens was piloted in 2020 at Pan Galactic Pizza Port, and rolling drink carts resort-wide have almost entirely been supplanted by highly-themed vending machines. Now … Read more

Duffy & Friends Stop-Motion Series Coming to Disney+ Next Year

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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A Duffy & Friends stop-motion series will be coming to Disney+. Duffy’s new friend, LinaBell, joined Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro on stage at D23 Expo for the announcement. The series is expected to debut next year, and the series will have six episodes. Additional details were not released about the … Read more

Disney Parks Hosting Duffy & Friends Panel at D23 Expo 2022, Likely to Reintroduce Duffy to US Parks

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disney Imagineers will talk about the origin and popularity of Duffy & Friends during a panel at this year’s D23 Expo. Duffy the Disney Bear originally debuted as a plush at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort but wasn’t as initially popular as Disney hoped. Duffy moved over to Tokyo Disney Resort and was a … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Duffy’s Wonderful Voyage’ Merchandise, Food, & Hotel Experience Brings Duffy Back to the Basics Starting January 13 at Tokyo DisneySea

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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The Duffy & Friends line has come quite far since Duffy’s original introduction to Tokyo DisneySea in 2005. And with there now being eight friends in the line, things can feel a bit crowded. But the next open-ended round of Duffy & Friends merchandise brings it back to the basics, with Mickey and Duffy together … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable New ‘Duffy & Friends’ Warm Winter Storytime’ Line Coming November 4 to Tokyo DisneySea

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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As Japan settles into the chilly winter months and we approach the holidays, Duffy the Disney Bear and all of his friends are gearing up for the most adorable winter yet, with new holiday merchandise featuring all six of the current Duffy pals! Starting November 4, guests visiting Tokyo DisneySea can pick up a wide … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Duffy & Friends’ Warm Winter Storytime’ Food & Souvenir Dishes Arriving November 4 at Tokyo DisneySea

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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With any new event big or small also comes new food and souvenir items to celebrate, and the brand-new Duffy & Friends’ Warm Winter Storytime is no exception! New food items at Cape Cod Cook-Off along with souvenir take-home items to accompany will be part of the holiday celebration, and now we can introduce you … Read more

PHOTOS: Sleeping CookieAnn & ‘OluMel Plushes and New Duffy Hoodies Coming October 1st to Tokyo DisneySea

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Back in 2019, the Oriental Land Company released an adorable line of plushes themed to the four core Duffy & Friends characters fast asleep. With the introduction of CookieAnn and ‘Olu Mel to the group since then, it’s high time that they get sleepy plushes of their own. Fortunately, that time has come, as the … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable “Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams” Merchandise Coming to Tokyo DisneySea September 3rd

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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As part of Tokyo DisneySea kicking off its 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” celebration, the Oriental Land Company is also releasing a brand-new Duffy & Friends merchandise line, called “Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams”! This adorable collection focuses on all six Duffy friends in gear themed both to pajamas and stars! All items will go … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams” Food & Souvenir Items Coming September 3rd to Tokyo DisneySea

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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A new seasonal event at Tokyo Disney Resort of course means special food and souvenir items to accompany, and the upcoming Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams is no exception! Several special souvenir items are coming to commemorate this eventful occasion, and you can learn about them all here! All of these items go on sale … Read more

PHOTOS: Light-Up “Aunt Peg’s Village Store” Duffy & Friends Popcorn Bucket Coming July 1st to Tokyo DisneySea

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Tokyo Disney Resort has been absolutely crushing the popcorn bucket game lately, with buckets themed to it’s a small world, Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, and the Fantasyland Forest Theatre featuring Mickey’s Magical Music World! The latest installment in this saga is a brand-new light-up popcorn bucket featuring the iconic Aunt Peg’s Village … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable Duffy’s Sunny Fun Food Taking Over Tokyo DisneySea Starting July 1st

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Every Duffy event at Tokyo DisneySea usually features a special meal and souvenir desserts within Cape Cod, but we’ve never seen Duffy take over most of the restaurants across Tokyo DisneySea—until now! From July 1st through September 2nd, Duffy’s Sunny Fun will spread to six restaurants across the park, with absolutely incredible sets and items … Read more

PHOTOS: Surf’s Up with “Duffy & Friends’ Sunny Fun 2021” Souvenir Food Items Coming to Tokyo DisneySea

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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With the arrival of Duffy & Friends’ Sunny Fun 2021 at Tokyo DisneySea also comes a number of new souvenir items Guests can pick up when they dine at select restaurants! And a couple even include a special dessert to boot! So without further ado, let’s check out the latest adorable additions to the Duffy … Read more

PHOTOS: Life’s A Beach with “Duffy & Friends’ Sunny Fun 2021” Merchandise Coming to Tokyo DisneySea

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Although we lost our chance to bask in the summer sun with Duffy the Disney Bear and his friends last year at Tokyo DisneySea, the park is right back on schedule this year! A brand-new line of Duffy & Friends’ Sunny Fun merchandise featuring ‘Olu Mel (in art only) and not featuring CookieAnn will be … Read more

PHOTOS: Duffy & Friends Spring in Bloom Line Coming April 1st to Tokyo DisneySea

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Springtime is here yet again and, of course, that means a whole new line of Duffy & Friends merchandise at Tokyo DisneySea! This year, the Oriental Land Company is releasing the “Spring in Bloom” line previously promised for Spring 2020 but delayed due to the COVID-19 extended closure. Now, Duffy fans can finally get their … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable New Food and Souvenir Items for Duffy & Friends Spring in Bloom at Tokyo DisneySea Coming April 1st

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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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! All-new this year is Duffy & Friends’ “Spring in Bloom”, previously scheduled for last year but delayed due to the COVID-19 extended closure. Fortunately, we’re lucky enough to start feasting … Read more

VIDEO: Meet ShellieMay at Tokyo DisneySea’s Cape Cod Village Greeting Place

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Everyone knows that Duffy the Disney Bear’s best friend and romantic interest is ShellieMay, a light pink teddy bear! And if you want an audience with the absolutely adorable bear herself, look no further than the Cape Cod Village Greeting Place at Tokyo DisneySea! We were lucky enough to win a visit with ShellieMay on … Read more

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