Get ready for some spooky fun as Tokyo Disney Resort® transforms for the 52-day-long horrifically exciting Disney Halloween from September 10 to October 31. Head to DisneySea to be captivated by the new harbor show Festival of Mystique, or get spooked out of your skin at the Spooky “Boo!” Parade at Disneyland. Today, we will be revealing the spooky looks of both parks.

Tokyo DisneySea Festival of Mystique Costumes

Working with the main theme of a medieval European halloween, inspiration has been taken from the living creatures and waves at the port town Porto Paradiso. 

Mickey Mouse’s costume inspiration comes from the the bones and scaly body of a sea creature. He will also be seen wearing a broach decorated with beautiful jewels. 

Minnie Mouse’s costume resembles that of a medieval princess. You will see her in a fancy hat that bears beautiful pearls. Her costume is covered in scales on the chest and on the back which really suits her.

Tokyo Disneyland’s Spooky Boo! Parade Costumes

Disney friends have joined forces with a group of spooky spirits. You just can’t miss out on this rare chance to see your favourite Disney characters disguised as ghosts and skeletons. The strange and unusual atmosphere is sure to send a chilling shiver down your spine. 

Mickey and Minnie will be completely refreshing their colourful look. Mickey’s necktie and Minnie’s skirt are very mysterious and particularly intriguing.  Please come check them out!

Enjoy the beautiful costumes and the fun range of events this Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort.

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The Pokémon Cafe in Nihonbashi, Tokyo has revealed its Halloween food and drink line-up for the spooky season which will arrive early on September 7 be served until October 31.

The cafe is known for always having a cute selection of meals and beverages inspired by each season. So, what do they have in store for Halloween 2019?

Pikachu’s Greedy Halloween Plate 2019 – ¥1,706 (w/ Plate ¥2,894)

This year’s Halloween plate features Pikachu wearing a witch’s hat. This filling plate features a pumpkin salad, spaghetti and more. Plenty to keep you going until the late-night candy snacking!

Discovering Celebi!? Oak Forest Pesto Pasta – ¥1,706

This adorable and healthy, vegetable-packed Celebi dish includes basil flavoured short pasta and a cute.

Zorua’s Halloween Roast Beef Burger – ¥1,706

This hearty burger is packed with a generous serving of roast beef. You’d best not leave a crumb or Zorua might play a trick on you!

When ordering a drink at the cafe you’ll receive one of six possible coasters. One of the designs is being kept a secret!

And for the duration of the Halloween event, there’s also a limited-edition lunch mat and clear coaster to get your hands on. These are limited in stock so you’ll want to catch ’em all quickly! And don’t forget, you have to book a table in advance to dine at the Pokémon Cafe.

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For this year’s Halloween season, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Tokyo has announced that it will serve up its Halloween Sweets Selection again this year at the hotel’s pastry boutique ORIGAMI located on floor B2F. The confectionery chefs have spun some spooky fun into this collection of 10 cute treats.

Frankenstein – ¥1,760 / Phantom – ¥1,760 / Cyclops – ¥1,760

The Phantom is a popular confection every year at the hotel, but this year he’s had two new freaky friends carved out for him: Frankenstein’s monster and a Cyclops. These white chocolate monsters are filled with chocolate-covered almonds, macadamia nuts and other hidden delights.

Witch Hat – ¥715

Dressed in a milk chocolate mousse is ganache and a rich and bitter crème brûlée made with bitter orange. It also contains a mandarin orange liqueur for deeper flavours. The mix of orange notes is refreshing on the palate.

Cross – ¥715

The orange and black Cross is a mousse cake made from pumpkin puree beneath which lies a cinnamon flavoured crème brûlée and coffee flavoured ganache. The bitter coffee elevates the exquisite sweetness of the pumpkin for a delicious combination.

Evil Eye – ¥715

Enter at your own risk with the grotesque-looking (but delicious tasting) Evil Eye mousse cake. It’s made with fragrant biscuit and caramel as well as blonde chocolate from France and inside is a smooth pear jelly.

There are lots of other Halloween treats besides these coming to the hotel too, so if you’re in Tokyo this October then be sure to stop by for a Happy Halloween.

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Universal Studios Japan is set to open several new rooms at its official hotel “Liber Hotel by Universal Studio Japan” in collaboration with various franchises on November 13, the same date as the hotel opened.

The rooms include the first ever Peanuts rooms to open at an official hotel, Jurassic World and Sesame Street™. Each room has 4 different designs. Guests can look forward to enjoying a hotel stay like never before as they immerse themselves in their favourite franchises after an exciting day out at USJ.

Jurassic World Adventure Room

The Jurassic World concept room includes decorations of the dinosaurs out to catch you while the beds are inspired by the tour vehicles from the movies. The thrilling adventure continues right in your own hotel room.

Snoopy House Room

Home Sweet Home, somewhere where Snoopy, his friends, and we ourselves gather. Next to Snoopy’s giant bed are colourful stained glass windows with Snoopy and the gang on them. Dive into the world of Peanuts!

Peanuts Jazz Room

Everyone is in relaxation mode in this jazz themed room, and you will be too if you stay here. It has the same atmosphere as a jazz bar!

Sesame Street™ Big Face Room

As its name suggests, this room features giant faces of various Sesame Street characters. The red and blue colour scheme of the room is really cute!

Guests staying at any of these new rooms will receive some exclusive merchandise. The spa bag and towel can be used at the hotel’s spa too making them super useful. The card key and case will also have the name of the guest on it too with a special design. Take them home with you for memories of your trip!

Be sure to check the official homepage for mode details.

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Tokyo Disneyland® and Tokyo DisneySea® are set to host their special Disney Halloween event again this year from September 10 to October 31. Additionally, several park facilities and services will hold their own Halloween programs this year, including at the Disney Hotel, on the Disney Resort Line, at IKSPIARI, and elsewhere.

The theme at Tokyo DisneySea this year is “a dark and bewitching Halloween.” Guests are invited to a mysterious but showy Halloween festival. The park’s first ever “Festival of Mystique” show will be held at Porto Paradiso where an evil power will creep. Mickey Mouse and the other Disney cast will work to recover Halloween from this wicked power.

The theme at Tokyo Disneyland is “ghosts” where guests will be pulled into a spooky and exciting ghostly Halloween experience. At the “Spooky Boo! Parade,” Mickey and Minnie will don all-new ghost costumes and beckon guests to join them in the spine-chilling and enticing celebrations. When the sun sets and evening covers the sky, Halloween music, visuals and lights will arise from the World Bazaar, and a new photo spot will be present for guests to take a picture together with the ghosts.

Cloak: ¥2,500

Headband: ¥1,800 / Light-Up Pendant: ¥1,500

Guests can also pick up a selection of dark and bewitching merchandise based on the Festival of Mystique show

Special Set: ¥1,880

Popcorn Soda & Doughnuts: ¥600

And of course, expect to tuck into a deliciously spooky menu too.

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A special press preview and opening ceremony was held at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in the run up to the park’s Universal Cool Japan 2019 event.

Universal Cool Japan is an annual event held at USJ where Japanese entertainment brands and companies who promote Japan’s “cool” culture to the world come together and turn the worlds they create into attractions. This year’s event will see attractions from “6 big franchises” including the first ever Lupin the Third attraction as well as Detective Conan, Attack on Titan, Godzilla, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Sailor Moon. A total of eight attractions have arrived, the most in the event’s history.

The opening ceremony was held at USJ’s 4D cinema theatre in the park’s Hollywood area. Japanese actor Yukiyoshi Ozawa, who has played roles in both the Japanese and Hollywood film industry, appeared as a special guest. The event was attended by a small selection of just 100 fans of the entertainment franchises introduced to this year’s Universal Cool Japan.

When Yukiyoshi Ozawa stepped onto the dark stage donning a very stylish outfit, the crowd erupted with surprise and a flurry of cheers. When asked about struggles that have been important to him, the San Francisco-born actor responded: “When I was accepted for the Hollywood film audition, I was trembling with excitement. I thought to myself, ‘This will help me grow, and I will be able to express myself to the world.’ On the first day of shooting [the Hollywood film], I was so nervous I was shaking, but when the first day ended, I realised that the entire system for shooting films was all the same, the only difference being whether it’s in English or Japanese. That relieved my tension and I was able to concentrate on the film shoot thereafter. You only have to step outside to see, but I think that more and more of the wonderful brands and works of Japan want to be received well around the world, and I believe that Universal Studios Japan is making that big chance possible.”

Dramatic music played as gigantic visuals of Attack on Titan, Godzilla, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Salior Moon appeared. Ozawa spoke of his experience seeing three 4D attractions that are running for the event for a limited time, praising their high quality.

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Universal Studios Japan is in the midst of its large-scale programme Universal Cool Japan that started on Friday 18th January 2019. For this programme, six of Japan’s global influential works have been turned into eight attractions! From Friday 31st May to Sunday 25th August, three more attractions will open for the summer time!

The Attack on Titan The Real attraction is based on the 3D live-action version of the anime Attack on Titan. This attraction is making a return to the park! Watch the serious faces of Erin and Levi as they prepare for attack throughout the night. Eren and Levi’s clonoids in the exhibition look so realistic you would think they are real! As season 3 part 2 is airing this month, fans will be even more hyped up! 

A movie featuring both Godzilla and Evangelion is an ultimate dream that has finally been made into reality. Universal Studios will open a 3D special effects movie theatre attraction called Godzilla vs Evangelion The Real 4-D which features a battle between the two giants in the 3rd Shin-Osaka City. This original park movie features a clash of the strongest of the strong and will leave you trembling with excitement for more!

The third new attraction is called Sailor Moon the Miracle 4-D Moon Palace and features the 10 Sailor Guardians and Super Sailor Moon! Watch the Sailor Guardians transform right before your very eyes! This whimsical and miraculous experience will leave your heart thudding in your chest. The girls the world has been longing for have finally come to life! You’re bound to get emotional!

All we can do is wait in excitement for Universal Studios Japan to open their overwhelmingly thrilling attractions!

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Universal Studios Japan held a ceremony on March 19 celebrating five years since opening the park’s popular Harry Potter-themed area The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

When actress Satomi Ishihara stepped out”Spring Supporter” alongside the residents of Hogsmeade and students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Harry Potter fans in attendance who had received exclusive invitations to appear at the event ignited huge cheers and a round of applause.

Ishihara was dressed in springtime clothing and wearing a Gryffindor scarf. She initiated the start of the celebrations after which confetti colour co-ordinated for each of the 4 Hogwarts Houses shot into the air.

Following the ceremony, Ishihara spoke about experience getting an early peek at the new Hogwarts Magical Celebration castle show the night before. She explained: “The entire Hogwarts Castle was covered in magic! After the show finished, I spontaneously screamed ‘Gryffindor!’ as the house I wanted to enter [laughs]. I recently re-watched the Harry Potter movies after a long time and remember how fun they really are! When you watch them as an adult you discover and feel different things. I was surprised at how great of a story it is about growing up. I’m so excited that I get to experience those same emotions in real life here. The 5th anniversary castle show is like nothing you’ve seen before, so I really want people to see it. Universal Studios Japan really fired themselves up for it. It’s a great big exciting magical festival, so I want people to feel that same love and enthusiasm.”

If you’ve yet to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter then be sure to add it to your bucket list.

Universal Japan Studios is rolling out five big attractions this spring. A preview for the press was held on March 19 for the first two new attractions―World Street Festival and Universal Easter Celebration―which are set to call in the spring and bring an entirely new experience for guests during the daytime.

The World Street Festival will pit all guests in the leading part of an exciting and musical Bollywood-style show. There will be 7 performances in total, one of which is Sesame Street Bollywood, a concept show featuring Elmo, the Cookie Monster and other familiar faces who are shooting a music video with singers from India. During the press preview, singers and dancers who travelled from India for the show dressed in bright and colourful clothing on a vivid set and sang beautiful music while dancing captivating moves.

During the climactic dance scene which requires lots and lots of people, guests were invited as ‘extras’ in the video shoot to put on an energetic finale.

The World Street Festival will give host to shows from experienced performers from around the world, live music performances, a new Minions show, character greetings, a world food festival and more. With so much on offer you won’t have to worry up about lining up to get into anything as you walk up and down the park.

Finally is the Easter-themed Universal Easter Celebration event which is bringing in the park’s first Universal Wonderland and the world’s biggest Minion Park.

Minions will be walking around dressed in all the colours of spring. There will be bunnies, Easter eggs and chicks everywhere, and guests can look forward to Easter egg hunts, food prepared specially for this season, merchandise and more. Read here for more information.

Enjoy the all-new attractions coming to USJ this spring.

Universal Studios Japan has been rolling out new attractions since January 18, 2019. The park is set to bring 8 attractions from six of Japan’s biggest entertainment franchises that have taken the world by storm, such as Attack on Titan.

This summer, the next big attraction arriving at Universal Studios Japan will be Sailor Moon themed and will run from May 31 to August 25.

Last year, the gave host to Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Miracle 4-D, an immersive 4-D experience that will followed an original Sailor Moon story. It was so popular that the attraction received an extension to run for longer, and even the manga’s author Naoko Takeuchi praised it.

This year, the 4-D experience will return with a brand new original story featuring 10 Sailors and Super Sailor Moon. Guests are invited to the Moon Palace to join hands and combine their strength with the sailors to help save Sailor Moon who has been attacked by the enemy. They must awaken Super Sailor Moon.

Guests will be treated to a visual feast with the Sailors appearing right before their very eyes and transforming. It’s the Sailor Moon experience all fans have dreamed of.

A selection of merchandise popular last year will also make a return. This will include the Universal Heart Contact pictured above which Sailor Moon uses to transform in the attraction.

Join the Sailors in their efforts to rescue Sailor Moon.

Easter will soon arrive at Universal Studios Japan on March 15 when its long-awaited Universal Easter Celebration event is set to begin.

For the first time ever in the park’s history, this year’s Easter event will be held across two areas at USJ: the “world’s biggest Minion park”―the first Minion themed area to arrive at USJ―and Universal Wonderland where the park usually celebrates Easter.

The Cute & Crazy Easter Party at Minion Park

Minions are set to take over USJ this year at the Minion Park where they will be walking around dressed in cute Easter costumes like rabbits and Easter eggs―and… bananas? They are sure to put a smile on all guests’ faces. This is your only chance to get to meet them face-to-face, so don’t miss out!

Easter Egg Hunt―Bigger & Better!

The famous Easter egg hunt from last year returns again bigger and better than ever. This year it will take place across both areas. You have to pay to get involved, but if you find all of them, you’ll be awarded with a cute rosette.

Universal Wonderland Cast to Welcome Guests With a Happy Easter Mood

Universal Wonderland will be filled with great spots for Easter-themed photographs with egg, rabbit and flower decorations adorning the entire area. Like the Minions, the Wonderland cast too will have their Easter outfits on to greet guests. Join them by dancing to music at the Wonderland Seasons Joy Easter show happening each day of the event.

Easter Themed Food & Merchandise

Easter Snoopy Popcorn Packets (Sold At: Universal Wonderland entrance food cart and elsewhere)

Easter Minion Popcorn Packets (Sold At: POP-A-NANA and elsewhere)

Much on some delicious Snoopy and Minion popcorn that’s sold in Easter egg packaging. Available this spring only!

Easter Minion Custard Pudding Cookie Sandwich (Sold At: Delicious Me! The Cookie Kitchen)

If you fancy something a little sweeter than go for the custard pudding flavoured Minion cookie sold in the Minion Park. Its colourful marshmallow and chocolate design will make for a great photo.

Powder Salad Easter (Grilled Chicken & Strawberries), Easter Sandwich Set & More (Sold At: Beverly Hills Boulangerie™)

The delicious Beverly Hills Boulangerie restaurant, located at the heart of Universal Wonderland, has lots and lots of Easter inspired meals ready to be nibbled down.

Plush Toys (Elmo/Moppy/Snoopy/Hello Kitty), Charm Set (3 Charms), Marshmallow Set (3 Boxes) & More (Sold At: Sesame Street™ Kid’s Store and elsewhere)

Of course, there’s a big selection of Easter themed merchandise to get your hands on too, all exclusive to USJ.

Spend your Easter this year at Universal Studios Japan with their biggest Easter event to date!

Universal Cool Japan 2019 is currently being held at Universal Studios Japan featuring 6 internationally renowned series made into 8 attractions in what the event has described to be on “the biggest scale to date.”

Ever since arriving to Universal Cool Japan in 2015, the Attack on Titan attraction has gained huge support from guests who praise it for being immersive and for its overwhelmingly high quality. The attraction is returning once more this year at the same time as part two of Attack on Titan season three begins this April.

A special show will take place in addition to the attraction, both of which are set during the “Operation to Reclaim Wall Maria” of the series.

Shintaro Kawakubo of Kodansha Ltd. commented the following in regards to the attraction: “This will be the biggest [attraction] to date! When one thinks of Attack on Titan they think of the gigantic and sprinting fast. Attack on Titan is waiting for all of you, made possible by Universal Studios Japan, so be sure to head on over. You’re going to be overwhelmed!”

The attraction was made on the kind of grand scale you can only experience at Universal Studios Japan. Immerse yourself in the world of Attack on Titan!