Tokyo Disneyland® Announces Beauty and the Beast & Big Hero 6 Attractions for Spring 2020

07.December.2018 | SPOT / Uncategorized

Tokyo Disneyland is set to build a whole new range of attractions as well as an entertainment theatre, restaurant shops and more over an area that spans 47,000 m² across three of its seven themed areas: Fantasy Land, Tomorrowland and Toon Town.

*Photos are for illustrative purposes only

An area based on the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast will open in Fantasy Land. An attraction called Beauty and the Beast: The Story of Magic will open inside a 30 meter rendition of the castle from the movie. Guests will be pulled through famous scenes from the movie on the ride―which moves like it is dancing―as iconic songs from it provide the soundtrack to the experience.

Belle’s village will be recreated and be home to a store called Village Shops, a restaurant called La Taberunu do Gaston and more, all to make you feel like you’re really in the movie.


Tokyo Disney Resorts also released a video on its official YouTube channel showcasing behind-the-scenes of constructing the new areas.

 

Fantasy Land will also give rise to Tokyo Disneyland’s first authentic indoor theater called Fantasy Land Forest Theater. Guests can expect to see a host of live performances from the Disney cast who will “take people on a trip through the wonderful world of music.”

 

Over at Tomorrowland a new Big Hero 6 attraction is being built called Baymax’s Happy Ride. The ride is pulled along by “Care Robots” and will thrill guests with unpredictable movements. A space-themed popcorn shop called Big Pop will serve popcorn of all different flavours.

Finally, in Toon Town, a new facility called Minnie’s Style Studio is being built where guests can meet Minnie Mouse. Guests will work as fashion designers and take photos with Minnie as she wears various stylish outfits.

 

Be sure to mark spring 2020 in your calendars and head to Tokyo Disneyland where you will meet all-new dreams and magic!

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    T-Shirt: ¥3,900

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    *Product designs and designs are subject to change without notice

    *Available while supplies last

    *Photos are for illustrative purposes only

     

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