Official Site Updates (Apr 25 - May 1)

Casbah Food Court Curry Buffet
Through May, the Casbah Food Court in Arabian Coast will offer an all-you-can-eat selection of curries. For ¥2,300, the buffet course offers 7 curry flavors, rice or nan, tandoori chicken, other side dishes and soft drinks. Offer only available from 5pm to 8pm daily.

Horizon Bay Character Dining
Have a meal with your favorite Disney characters at Horizon Bay Restaurant in Port Discovery. With a purchase of a special course for ¥2,940, Guests can sit in the character greeting section of the restaurant. See the schedule below for times:

May 1st、6th-8th、11th-15th、18th-22nd、25th-29th
10:30am-7:00pm
May 2nd、4th-5th、9th-10th、16th-17th、23th-24th、30th-31st
10:00am-7:00pm
May 3rd
10:00am-8:00pm

Otomari Disney Screen Saver
(Disney Stay Screen Saver)
An original calendar screen saver (shown above) is available from the "Otomari Disney" vacation visit page. It features Mickey Mouse in his room getting ready to sleep. Screen savers are available for Windows and Mac users.

"Ho'ike at Tokyo Disneyland" Lineup Released
This year's lineup of performers for "Ho'ike at Tokyo Disneyland" at Plaza Terrace has been released. From May 7th to 31st, a different amateur group from around the country will perform a mini-show starting at 10:30pm each day. They will dance to Hawaiian and Disney music.

Magical Report: It's Showtime!
From January 19th to March 19th, Tokyo Disneyland hosted a series of amateur dance group shows as part of the Performers Dream Festival. Here is a report and pictures from one of the groups that did a show at the Lucky Nugget Stage: Salsa Brosita.

MiraCosta Book Cover Downloads
Downloads are available from the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta with the Spring Carnival theme and pictures of the Hotel. They can be printed out and made into book covers. So far, two designs have been released and one more is scheduled soon.

Start of Spring Menus at TDH
From May 1st to June 20th, the two restaurants and one lounge inside the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel are offering new selections for the beginning of spring. Sherwood Garden is specializing in ingredients popular in spring cuisine in both lunch and dinner courses. Canna has the "Pleasures of the Table" menu with a bottle of Pouilly-Fuisse Louis Jadot for ¥10,000. At Dreamer's Lounge, the ¥3,000 "Early Summer Afternoon Tea Set" has 25 items including finger sandwiches, scones, desserts and teas.

Mother's Day Recommendations
Tokyo DisneySea is a great place to take mother on Mother's Day. The page showcases popular shows, restaurants and photo spots for a memorable visit to Park.

Ambassador Style Campaign Update
More information is now available for the special menu campaign at Disney Ambassador Hotel. The current "season" is for Mickey Mouse and each eatery at the Hotel offers a unique menu item.

Minna no Taikendan
(Everyone's Words from Experience)
Visitors can submit their own stories online from previous Resort visits. This month's theme is "Rainy Day Fun!" Send in your memories and experiences from a wet yet fun day at the Parks. The deadline is Sunday, May 31st.

Official Site Updates (Apr 11 - Apr 17)

Here's a list of official TDR website updates. As always, links are in Japanese.

New Monsters, Inc. Commercial
A new television spot for the new attraction is available for viewing. NOTE: Adobe Flash Player required.

New Spring Carnival Commercial
A new TV commercial is also available for the upcoming TDS special event. NOTE: Adobe Flash Player required.

May 2009 Photo Calendar
Download the newest photo calendar wallpaper for your PC or Mac desktop.

Shashin de Meguru Tokyo Disney Resort
(Around TDR in Pictures)
The photo essay pages are updated with the new theme "Michi" (Paths). Click on the "Enter" button.

Dance Showcase Performers Wanted
As part of the Performance Dream Festival, TDS is hosting the Dance Showcase (pictured above) featuring amateur dance teams. Deadline for video submissions is Friday, May 29th. The shows run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between July 22nd and August 29th.

Fun Monsters, Inc. Downloads Available
Disney Ambassador Hotel has a campaign for the new attraction opening. Fun printouts of the characters are available for download as well as mobile phone wallpaper images.

Osusume Souvenir (TDL)
(Recommended Souvenirs)
Focusing on TDL menu items this time, Refreshment Corner is offering a Lilo & Stitch Lunch Box Set with course-ground sausage dog, french fries and soft drink for ¥1,460 (meal only for ¥830). Captain Hook's Galley has an Aristocats Lunch Box Set with a slice of chicken with mozarella and tomato pizza, small cream puff and choice of soft drink for ¥1,470 (meal only for ¥840). The popular Mickey Box Lunch Set at Huey, Louie and Dewey's Good Time Cafe now features a hot bologna sausage sandwich, french fries and soft drink for ¥1,680 (meal only for ¥700).

Osusume Souvenir (TDS)
(Recommended Souvenirs)
Over at TDS, Sebastian's Calypso Kitchen has a really cute Mermaid Lagoon Box Set Lunch that includes a prawn cutlet sandwich, french friends, strawberry mousse with jelly and a soft drink for ¥1,850 (meal only for ¥990). The Donald Duck Lunch Box Set sold at Cape Cod Cook-Off features a sesame sauce and fried egg burger, french friends, chocolate cake and soft drink for ¥1,950 (meal only for ¥990). The same Lilo & Stitch Lunch Box Set mentioned above is also available at Miguel's Eldorado Cantina with a chicken and cheese wrap, french fries, mango pudding and soft drink for ¥1,620 (meal only for ¥990).

Mickey to Tsukuru Saikou no Omoide 2 Days
(Two Days of Making the Best Memories with Mickey)
The Ambassador Hotel has a campaign from June 1st to July 16th where guests can buy a vacation package and spend a special time with Mickey. The package includes a one-night stay, special meet-and-greet with Mickey and original goods and menu options. Sales begin from Thursday, April 23 at 11:00am.

Gift Passports for Mom
For Mother's Day in May, special gift passports are being sold only online until May 17th and allow Guests to include a special message on the passport media. Special cocktails (alcholic and non-alcholic) will be sold May 1st through 10th. Themed merchandise for mothers is on sale at Figaro's Clothiers (TDS) and Town Center Fashions (TDL).

Official Site Updates (Apr 4 - Apr 10)

TDR TV Broadcast Schedule Updated
Service no Kamisama: Kokoro ga Tokusuru Shunkan
(Gods of Service: Heart-gaining Moments)
Tokyo TV Network will have a program focusing on Guest Services and enhancing the guest experience at the Resort. The show is scheduled for Sunday, April 13th from 8pm to 10pm local time.
Yume Ippai! Tokyo Disney Resort
(Full of Dreams! Tokyo Disney Resort)
This month's edition focuses on the new TDL Monsters, Inc. attraction and the upcoming TDS Spring Carnival special event. This edition's present is a Mickey photo stand (pictured here).
Tokyo Disney Resort Perfect Guide
General and updated information on TDL and TDS.

Ambassador Style Event Page Opens
Disney's Ambassador Hotel begins a series of special menus developed by famous chefs. Every three months, each Hotel restaurant will have either a special course, cocktail or bread dish themed to a character. Stage 1, from April 15th to June 30th, will feature Mickey Mouse, then Daisy Duck (July to Sep), Donald Duck (Oct to Dec) and Minnie Mouse (Jan to Mar 2010).

TDR Magical Report Page Updated (Links below)
Dream Art
On March 12, 2,500 Guests from around the country gathered at the TDL Parking Lot to make magical art. Wearing color colored and standing in formation, they were part of a group image and picture depicting the 25th Anniversary logo and the face of Mickey Mouse. Catch the video and download the pictures from that special day.
Saigo no Omoidezukuri
(Making of the Final Memories)
On March 20th and 21st, a group of children who had just recently been completed elementary school got treated to a special tour and other fun stuff like participating in a parade. They were able to store their memories in a "time capsule."

Hotel Miracosta Spring Carnival Menus
A new event page featuring special courses at the Hotel restaurants has just been opened. Oceano will also feature a special buffet menu. This is also part of the "Dining Voyage" campaign. A special download with the event theme will be available soon.

TDS Flower & Tree Guided Tours
From April 22nd to June 30th, TDS will offer the "DisneySea Academy: Flower & Tree Tours" for guests. Guests in groups of up to 12 can join for ¥2,500 each and be given a tour of the natural wonders the Park has during this season. The tour begins at Guest Relations, continues through Mediterranean Harbor, past Fortress Explorations to Cape Cod, Port Discovery and ends at Waterfront Park at American Waterfront.

TDS Spring Carnival Show Page Updated
More information about this year's updated show called Fairies Primavera staring Tinkerbell and her friends. It also gives information on the Fairies Greeting in the forests (jungles?) of Lost River Delta.