It's probably going to be awhile before I ever make it over to Tokyo Disneyland. Which is really a shame, they have some really cool stuff going on right now. Luckily, we are in the age of the interwebs, & I can live vicariously through others. WDW News Today has been there all week, & they keep sharing some very interesting videos of what the park is doing to celebrate 35 years. This one is their projection show, & while it's not quite the spectacle of Happily Ever After , it has to get extra points for being done in what is almost 360-vision. The way this is set up all around you has to send you into a state of awe. I would probably find myself spinning in circles, not knowing which way to look. This is definitely a beautiful sight, even on video. I would love to be surrounded by this in person. Until then, keep putting up these awesome video WDWNT!
Tokyo Disneyland's "Dreaming Up" Parade Has Debuted, & It's Amazing
The Dreaming Up parade has made its big debut at Tokyo Disneyland, & it has so much we don't get to see here. I'm a little jealous. WDW News Today just put up this video of the new parade in its entirety, & I'm totally blown away. First off, they have moonraths, hefalumps, & woozles. That right there sealed the deal for me without even mentioning the floats. Which, by the way, are totally extraordinary. My favorite has to be the "London" float, complete with a live, flying Mary Poppins, & a live flying Peter & Wendy. Coming in at a close second, was the beautiful Princess float. Followed by a tie for me in the Belle & Pooh floats. All in all, this was the most impressive parade I've seen. The only thing missing is the fire breathing dragon from the current WDW parade here in Florida. This is making it even more urgent to plan a trip to hit Tokyo, Shanghai, & Hong Kong, & visit what are becoming the most amazing of the Disney parks. Check it ou though, let me know what you think. Put it in the comments, like, & share.
The "it's a small world" Attraction In Tokyo Disneyland Looks Amazing With Disney Characters
I hope they do this here at Disneyworld. This just turned it's a small world into a Disney themed Easter egg hunt. I actually like this ride, but I've never enjoyed it like I just did watching this. WDW News Today put up this awesome video of the new updates given to it's a small world in Tokyo Disneyland, & I've already watched it twice. This attraction recently reopened with a Disney*Pixar overhaul, adding over 40 characters from our favorite films. I don't want to list them all, because that's part of the fun of watching. I will mention my favorite three though: Hercules with Pegasus, Timon & Pumbaa, & Dory with friends got me because they just came out if nowhere. Great little look at these new additions. Thanks WDWNT for putting this up. Check it out, & let me know what you think of the new additions. Put it in the comments, like, & share.
"Tokyo Disney Resort 35th 'Happiest Celebration'" Kicks Off April 15th
Tokyo Disney's 35th "Happiest Celebration" will take place April 15th through March 25th, marking the 35th anniversary of the Grand Opening of Tokyo Disneyland Park. While it doesn't quite excite me as much as FanDaze in Paris, it still looks like a pretty awesome time. It will kick off at Tokyo Disneyland Park with the premiere of "Dreaming Up!", a new daytime parade taking you to a world of fantasy & imagination. Main Street in World Bazaar will be transformed into Celebration Street for the duration of the celebration. My favorite part of this though, is the 40 new figures based on Disney films that will be added to "it's a small world". Tokyo DisneySea will debut characters in new costumes for a new show called "Happiest Celebration on the Sea". Not the most original with names I'm seeing. From July 10th, there will be a show at Cinderella Castle that seems like a mash-up of Fantasmic & Happily Ever After shows stateside called "Celebrate! Tokyo Disneyland". They'll also have a show called "Let's Party Gras" at Theater Orleans, with DisneySea having "Hello, New York!" at the Dockside Stage. I'd definitely have to hit the Party Gras if I was there. They're also going to have special menus, 35th anniversary merchandise, & a limited period shop specializing in Chocolate Crunch, a classic Tokyo Disney Resort souvenir. All & all this sounds like a lot of fun, no FanDaze, but a lot of fun nonetheless. What do y'all think though? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Disneyland Tokyo Breaks Ground on Giant Expansion
Last week Oriental Land Co., Ltd broke ground on a huge expansion of Tokyo Disneyland Park. Kyoichiro Uenishi, President & COO of Oriental Land Co., LTD led the ceremony, with Mickey & Minnie Mouse of course. Set to open in 2020 & making me have to push back an inevitable trip to the Land of the Rising Sun this looks like an amazing addition to what already looks like an awesome park. The groundbreaking will include a Beauty & the Beast land & attraction, a live theater in Fantasyland, a Minnie Mouse greeting facility, & one of my favorites, a Big Hero 6 attraction. (Just go ahead & make a whole San Fransokyo land) Here's some artist concepts Disney put out with the announcement.
