Hi all,

So there has been a lot of new Character news over the last couple of days, all in Florida strangely enough!

The Muppet Pre-Parade will end on the 2nd October this year.

As a reminder, as I reported previously, Block Party Bash is ending on the 1st January 2011, and being replaced with a "new" parade from January 14th. It is expected that the performers and Green Army men will be removed, and other PIXAR characters added. A new soundtrack and couple of other changes will mean that this is basically be the same parade, with no show stops.  [ Read More... ]

Welcome to part five of my Tokyo Disney Resort Summer Trip Report. In this report I am going to discuss Tokyo Disney Resort’s transport including the buses and monorails, and also some other random things I missed from my other reports so far.

To recap or re-read the previous posts, Part One can be read here; Part Two can be read here; Part Three can be read here; and Part Four can be read here.

I warn you now, this part is especially long, and you may want to return to this when you have time!  [ Read More... ]

Hi all,

It has been reported by magicforum that Disneyland Paris is to get another new celebration year in 2011, titled Magical Moments Festival. This will involve another brand new Castle show that, much to my excitement, will feature Sorcerer Mickey. Up until now Sorcerer Mickey has only ever made very rare appearances at special ticketed events.

Other new things for the new Festival include the new princess meet 'n' greet location at the "it's a small world" post show building, that I reported on previously, and probably the biggest news of all, the addition of Mickey's house!  [ Read More... ]

Welcome to part four of my Tokyo Disney Resort Summer Trip Report. In this report I am going to discuss Tokyo Disneyland Park, its theming, similarities and differences with the other Magic Kingdom parks, and our overall impressions.

To recap or re-read the previous posts, Part One can be read here; Part Two can be read here; and Part Three can be read here.

I warn you now, this part is especially long, and you may want to return to this when you have time!  [ Read More... ]

Hi everyone,

In this part I shall talk about the Resort's theming and layout, and our overall impressions.

First off, I just want to say that despite me previously saying I would make part three the final part, after writing it, I think we shall have to have a couple more instalments! When I was writing it got incredibly long, and I do not want to lose people’s interest. So this is part three of, probably five - but we’ll see how it goes!

If you want to catch up or re-read the previous reports, Part One can be read here, and Part Two can be read here.  [ Read More... ]

Hi all,

Just a quick update to say that this week saw the Cast Preview of Duffy the Disney Bear at Disney's California Adventure, and the Annual Passholder preview at EPCOT at WDW.

Stitch Kingdom provides us with a report on the event, with more to follow.

Ok, that's all for now. Don't forget to check my latest report (part two) from our Tokyo trip, and to check back here in the coming days to read the final part.

Dan :)

Hi all!

So here we are finally at part two of the trip report for Tokyo! In Part One I discussed the Japanese obsession with all things small, cute and Disney, and how it affects their behaviour in the parks. I am going to move on now to the other peculiarities of the Japanese Resort, including the strict regime and rules.

Japan for the most part runs on time. It is efficient and consistent in most areas including opening hours and public transport. This comes through at the Disney Parks too, but at a cost.  [ Read More... ]

Hi all,

Just a quick update. So it has been confirmed in a press release that Flynn Rider will indeed be joing Rapunzel at Christmas in Disneyland Paris. It has also be re-confirmed that they will be on the Castle Stage, despite my earlier speculation about them using the recently closed "it's a small world" post show building (so what WILL this be used for?...).

It has also been announced, rather suddenly today, that Disney's Hollywood Studios will be getting a new parade from the 16th January 2011! It will be PIXAR themed (no surprises there), and will feature characters from the PIXAR Studios including some not currently seen in WDW such as the UP and the Ratatouille characters. The current Block Party Bash will end on 1st January 2011. Although this is very cool, and it will be exciting to see a new parade hit the streets of the Studios, one cannot help but wonder WHEN the Magic Kingdom will ever get a new parade?!...

Ok, that's all for now!

Dan :)

Hi all,

Just a brief update regarding two things.

Firstly, the Disney's Entertainment Blog has reported that the photo locations for Character Meet 'n' Greets at both the Newport Bay Club Hotel and the Sequoia Lodge Hotel (both at Disneyland Paris), have moved. This is probably to ease congestion around the areas at which they were previously situated. No other changes have been noted.

Secondly, I saw pictures from a contact on Facebook, which sadly I cannot repost, showing the "premiere" of Duffy at Hong Kong Disneyland earlier this week! I had earlier reported that he was due to arrive in the US next month, but was unaware that he was coming to China, too! He was there for the Cast Member launch of the 5th Anniversary festivities at the Storybook Theatre, where the Golden Mickey's normally plays. I have heard from an inside source (thanks William!), that Duffy will start meeting his fans at HK DL around Christmas time this year. The only Disney Resort left without Duffy now will be Disneyland Paris... and I hope it stays that way!

Ok, that's it for now,

Dan :)

Today Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates it's 5th Birthday.

Hong Kong Disneyland opened on September 12th 2005, and was Disney's third Asian Park, and it's first in China.

Hong Kong Disneyland has come a long way since it's troubled start, and we look forward to all the exciting new developments that are in the works for the next 5 years.

Have a Magical day everyone!

Dan :)