robbalvey 76 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at the Tokyo Disneyland Resort, including Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of these park as well as past updates, see TPR's Tokyo Disneyland Park Index Page and TPR's Tokyo DisneySea Park Index Page. Official Resort Website Below are some links to past updates from the resort, you may be interested in. Enjoy! --Robb _____________________________________________________ 2005 May 16th, 2005 - New Tower of Terror construction goes vertical! - SEE BELOW! May 20th, 2005 - Tower of Terror construction progresses quickly! 2006 January 30th, 2006 - Monsters Inc, ride announced February 8th, 2006 - Tokyo Disneyland Hotel announced; set to open in 2008 July 8th, 2006 - Tower of Terror open and looking awesome! September 5th, 2006 - Tower of Terror official storyline revealed! 2008 July 8th, 2008 - Tokyo Disneyland Hotel now open! 2009 May 7th, 2009 - Toy Story Mania!, Mickey's Philharmagic and Cinderella Castle Walk-Thru announced May 7th, 2009 - Concept art for Toy Story Mania! and Cinderella Castle Walk-Thru revealed 2010 February 2nd, 2010 - Tokyo DisneySea announces new version of Fantasmic! March 18th, 2010 - Tokyo DisneySea to add Jasmine's Flying Carpets May 24th, 2010 - Tokyo DisneySea's 10th anniversary "Be Magical" celebration announced 2011 March 10th, 2011 - Great Easy Japan Earthquake causes flooding in the Tokyo Disney Resort March 11th, 2011 - Guests stranded in the Tokyo Disney Resort following earthquake March 12th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort closed for at least 10 days March 13th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort subject to rolling blackouts for earthquake recovery efforts March 14th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort closed for a yet-to-be-determined period of time March 15th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort remains closed; decision regarding reopening to be made after comprehensive safety review on March 21st, 2011 March 30th, 2011 - Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks to reopen in April; limited hours a possibility April 10th, 2011 - Tokyo Disneyland reopening on April 15th, 2011; Tokyo DisneySea to remain closed April 20th, 2011 - Tokyo DisneySea to reopen on April 28th, 2011; 10th anniversary celebration postponed April 28th, 2011 - Tokyo DisneySea reopens, Fantasmic! debuts July 18th, 2011 - Jasmine's Flying Carpets officially open at Tokyo DisneySea July 24th, 2011 - Cirque du Soleil's 'Zed' to end run as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake November 16th, 2011 - Tokyo Disneyland to get 'Star Tours: The Adventures Continue' attraction updates; original attraction to close on April 2nd, 2012 December 21st, 2011 - Toy Story Mania! to be located in new area, Toyville Trolley Park in Tokyo DisneySea 2012 March 27th, 2012 - Awesome anime Tokyo Disney Resort commercial April 2nd, 2012 - 2011 attendance figures released for the Tokyo Disney Resort April 11th, 2012 - An early look at the Toyville Trolley Park June 26th, 2012 - Photos from inside of the new Toy Story Mania! July 15th, 2012 - Tokyo Disneyland's 30th anniversary celebration announced! December 16th, 2012 - Mickey & Duffy's Springtime Voyage show announced for 30th anniversary Spring season 2013 January 20th, 2013 - See the Tokyo Disney Resort IN THE SNOW!!! May 26th, 2013 - Oriental Land Company to spend ¥200 billion thru 2020 June 23rd, 2013 - New castle fireworks & Mermaid Lagoon show announced! July 12th, 2013 - $16 million USD Jungle Cruise overhaul announced! October 2nd, 2013 - Tokyo Disney sees record attendance numbers! October 8th, 2013 - Once Upon a Time projection show to premiere May 2014 October 20th, 2013 - Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea ticket prices increase December 19th, 2013 - Stitch Encounter to replace Captain EO! December 26th, 2013 - OLC to acquire adjacent parcel of land for expansion 2014 January 20th, 2014 - Oriental Land Company sees record profits once again! March 31st, 2014 - Oswald Meet & Greet Opens at Tokyo DisneySea! April 4th, 2014 - Oriental Land Company sets attendance record in 2013 September 4th 2014 - upgraded Jungle Cruise Wilderness Expedition re-opens October 30th, 2015 - Frozen ride to be added to Disneyland, TDS to get a new land, Fantasyland to double in size October 30th, 2014 - Synopsis of Press Release 2015 January 14th, 2015 - Photos and Video from Frozen Fantasy Parade April 28th, 2015 - Expansion details announced! Scandinavia (Frozen), Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast and more! June 11th, 2015 - Tokyo DisneySea 15th anniversary details announced! June 23rd, 2015 - "Disney's Halloween" event details announced! 2016 April 27th, 2016 - Changes for 2020 released. Tokyo Disneyland to get a trackless Beauty and the Beast and DisneySea to get a Soarin around the World July 5th, 2016 - 'Frozen Forever' fireworks/projection show announced 2017 November 29, 2017 - rumors of a third gate, more details to come in May 2018 2018 June 14th, 2018 - DisneySea expansion: Frozen, Tangled, Peter Pan, Hotel and more announced! November 28th, 2018 - Toy Story-themed hotel announced to open in 2021! December 5th, 2018 - New Tokyo Disneyland expansion details announced! 2019 January 26th, 2019 - Soaring: Fantastic Flights opens on July 23rd, 2019! _____________________________________________________ Original Post: TDLFAN has just updated his photo gallery with a few ToT photos at Tokyo Disneyland. http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIn ... 414441&f=0 My thoughts: 1. It looks a lot like the T-shaped DCA version. 2. It's *HUGE* 3. Damn, it's getting built...FAST! In comparison, here is what it looked like about 6 months ago: --Robb "Can't wait for another Japan trip!" Alvey Edited January 26, 2019 by jedimaster1227 Link to post Share on other sites
SharkTums 66 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Wow...I miss Japan! Elissa "even if it sucks, it will only make the line for Journey shorter!" Alvey Link to post Share on other sites
COOOOLkid 0 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 omg!!! That hotel is HUGE!!! I wonder how many shafts it will have... Link to post Share on other sites
Hattuchili 0 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I like the Tokyo design. I think it is great to have other designs at each Disney Park. I am so curious how the Paris design will be? --Soeren Link to post Share on other sites
coasters 4 me 0 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 i wonder if the ride will be different than the ones in america. I think they are good rides. Link to post Share on other sites
disneyfan1313 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 wow.. It is amazing how fast it is going up! I've gotta plan another Japan trip! The major change is a lack of Twilight Zone theming and the twist of the new york theme. It should be great (just like everything at TDS ) Link to post Share on other sites
zaneymon 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 That looks cool I cant wait to head back there Zane "Robb and Ellisa, When are you heading back?" Williams Link to post Share on other sites
socalMAN123 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 WOW! ToT has really gone up fast! Robb, I was comparing it to the picture from six moths ago, and dang! Lets hope that it's good! ---Brent 8) Link to post Share on other sites
PhishyBrewer 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I wonder how the sushi is in Japan? Do they know about Sake Bombs? Oh... Tower of Terror Rocks!!!!! I need to get over there and meet this Pikachu character. Link to post Share on other sites
Jose Eber 0 Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 I see no forced perspective tricks on this baby. Intimidating! Anyone know the official height? Can't find it online. Link to post Share on other sites
disneyfan1313 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Oriental Land Company issued a press release today about a new attraction coming in 2009 URAYASU, CHIBA - A new attraction inspired by Disney’s presentation of Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. will open in "Tomorrowland" in "Tokyo Disneyland Park" in Japanese fiscal year 2009. Guests experiencing the attraction will be able to participate in a game of hide-and-seek at the Monsters, Inc. building with the little girl Boo, Mike, Sulley, and other characters featured in the movie. The attraction will capture the warmth and charm of Boo and the monsters, and is sure to be a hit with kids and grown-ups alike. This seems like a bit of a large lead time for a new attraction - hopefully it will be amazing. I'm assuming it will be in the old "Meet the World" building (where they distribute seating tickets for special events now). They also announced a closing of one of the most unique attractions at a Disney theme park. I'm glad I got to ride it when I was there! URAYASU, CHIBA - The Fantasyland attraction "Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour" will be permanently closed, with its final day of operation on April 5, 2006. The tour began in 1986 as "Tokyo Disneyland Park's" first "walkthrough" attraction, and has been enjoyed by numerous guests in its 20 years of operation. Plans for the use of the space currently occupied by the "Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour" are still in development. Hopefully it will be a new walk-thru attraction in its place! Link to post Share on other sites
Wes 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Yeah, Tokyo's Monsters Inc. ride is totally going to crap over DCA's. Sort of like how their Winnie The Pooh is 100000000000000000000x better than Disneyland's. Link to post Share on other sites
Jew 15 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Monsters Inc. in Tomorrowland?? Sounds like it an interesting ride concept though. Link to post Share on other sites
robbalvey 76 Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 OMG! I'm so glad we did the Castle Mystery Tour! I'll have to post that video.... --Robb Link to post Share on other sites
Nrthwnd 21 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Oh Hmmmph. I was really really looking forward to finally having a chance to go through the Cinderella Mystery Tour, when the TPR Japan Tour took place. Hmmmph. Ah well, yes, a new version of 'Mike & Sulley To the Rescue' will more than likely kick the proverbial butt of the DCA original, like 'Pooh' did (and probably does) to it's DL counterpart. Still - always looked forward to that Tour, sometime in the near future..... Link to post Share on other sites
MrMorgan 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 OH NO! the castle tour was so cool!!! why would they close it? i'm glad i saw it, too. Link to post Share on other sites
robbalvey 76 Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Although I will say that the Castle Tour was a bit "dated" I mean, Black Cauldron? C'mon! I'm certianly hoping that whatever is done with that space is simply an upgrade of the current attraciton. It certainly seemed popular! It was a 45 minute wait both times we were there. --Robb Link to post Share on other sites
Hattuchili 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Damn, I havn´t seen the castle tour till now and it looks like I´ll never see it! --Sören Link to post Share on other sites
QuakerOaties 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 They're closing one of the most demented attractions I've ever been on. Mark "That sucks" Luskus Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterCrazy 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I wish I would have gotten the chance to see the castle tour! Link to post Share on other sites
Swimace 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 They're closing one of the most demented attractions I've ever been on. Mark "That sucks" Luskus Coming soon- Stitch's mystery castle tour! But seriosly, I really wanted to do that attraction. Link to post Share on other sites
CreativeForce 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'm so glad that we went on the Castle tour last year. I don't think I would have enjoyed it half as much if it had been in english! Link to post Share on other sites
DerekRx 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thats kind of a bummer that its closing. It seemed to be unique and based on a not so popular movie. Oh well, at least we know whatever they replace it with, it'll be lightyears better than the same "attraction" at DLR. Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Rosenzweig 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 January 30th, 2006 URAYASU, CHIBA - The Fantasyland attraction "Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour" will be permanently closed, with its final day of operation on April 5, 2006. The tour began in 1986 as "Tokyo Disneyland Park's" first "walkthrough" attraction, and has been enjoyed by numerous guests in its 20 years of operation. Plans for the use of the space currently occupied by the "Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour" are still in development. -- Source: Oriental Land Company press release. There's the press release. Anyone who has done this attraction- is it a major loss with it closing? Seems it was only offered in Japanese and left many english speaking visitors in *shrug* or *wtf* mode. Seems the Mickey Mouse Revue may also be on its last legs. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Mickey's Philharmagic took its place. One would think the whole '80s style retro Fantasyland of Tokyo Disneyland is due for a major facelift, no? -Mark Link to post Share on other sites
ECZenith 0 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Maybe they'll just update the exisiting building with a different story, it may not be a total loss. Although I hope they don't pull the Alien encounter to Stitch crap. Link to post Share on other sites
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