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 (Mar 28 - Apr 3)

Here's a summary and links for the latest TDR Official Site updates between March 28th and April 3rd, 2009. All pages are in Japanese unless otherwise indicated.

Tokyo Disney Resort Perfect Guide (TV/Satellite Broadcast)
The early April 2009 edition of the 30-minute broadcast focuses on the last part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations. Present giveaways include Mickey and Minnie plush dolls dressed in 25th Anniversary costumes. Check local TV listings for show broadcast times.

New Spring Menu at the TDL Hotels
Until April 30th, the restaurants inside Tokyo Disneyland Hotel will be offering special menus for spring. Sherwood Garden Restaurant has buffet menus for lunch and dinner. A glass of Pommery Springtime is available for ¥1,850 or the bottle for ¥11,000. Canna offers special courses and a la carte items focusing on seafood. Recommended is the Spring Fanfare with white cacao liquer and strawberry hibiscus syrup for ¥1,400. At Dreamer's Lounge between 2:30pm and 9:00pm, the Spring Afternoon Tea Set for ¥3,000 feature 35 items such as finger sandwiches, green tea scones, the "dessert medley" and black tea.

Guest with Disabilities Attraction Videos (links below)
Videos showing how guests with disabilities are accommodated in certain attractions are available for viewing. The TDL videos feature Western River Railroad, Pooh's Hunny Hunt, Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters and Monster's, Inc. "Ride and Go Seek!" TDS videos feature Sindbad Storybook Voyages and Caravan Caroussel.

Flower and Green Selections for April/May
These months feature the oriental white oak (in the Picnic Area) and the Japanese yellow rose (by Pooh Corner) at TDL. TDS has the mirato rose (in Cape Cod) and the king proteas (near Raging Spirits).

Monsters, Inc. Pages Updated
- The TDR Dream Cruiser will be touring western and central Japan to promote the new attraction.
- Attraction sponsor Panasonic presents a postcard drawing to promote its "Evolva" cell batteries. Entrants may win park passports, hotel stays or attraction-related merchandise.
- From April 15th, learn to draw Mike Wazowski in Disney's Drawing Class inside the Disney Gallery.
- A Monsters, Inc. Mobile Photo is available for guests that use their mobile phones to photograph a postcard with the silhouette of a monster. After sending it to a certain email address, guests will receive a surprising monster image!

TDR Hotel Restaurants Pages
The Disney-brand hotel restaurants and lounges have their own site with new information and features for each location.

Your Memories of TDR
Guests are able to submit short reports of their memories and memorable experiences of their Resort visits. Submissions allowed until the end of April.

Ambassador Hotel Monsters, Inc. Fun Time
The four restaurants and one lounge will feature special meny items and presents to celebrate the opening of the new attraction. Chef Mickey has "It's Laughter", a non-alcoholic drink with mango juice, apple juice and pear syrup for ¥1,600. Empire Grill has a special lunch set and character-themed desserts. Hana offers a Monsters, Inc.-themed drink coaster with its teppanyaki lunch. Tick Tock Diner has a set which includes shrimp-avocado-potato salad sandwich with mild chili sauce, a cinnamon churro and soft drink for ¥1,850. Hyperion Lounge has a special dessert set and special drink until the end of May.

TDL Restaurant Recommendations
Plaza Restaurant has some new items available from April 10th, they include: pork curry bowl, korean namul bowl, (Mickey) glove-shaped chicken pao sandwich and Mike "Wa"zowski soft rice cake.

TDR 25th: Magical Reports
A recap of some of the events that comprise the 25th Anniversary celebrations. This latest reports by participants in the events focus on the Christmas-time performances of Little Angel Carolers and Voices of Christmas.

"Remaining in the Heart" Special Movies
A short film featuring a Birthday Magic (#3) experience for a guest during his visit to the Resort.