Month: September 2022

Tokyo Disney Resort Cancels New Years Eve Party for Third Year in a Row

For the third year in a row, Tokyo Disney Resort has cancelled their annual New Years Eve party.

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The party, which was an annual tradition from 1993 through 2020, has been cancelled under the premise of COVID-19 prevention since the 2020-21 event. The last party was held on December 31, 2019 through January 1, 2020.

The event took place every New Year’s Eve from 8:00p.m. and carried on through 10:00p.m. the next day (except in 2019-20, when the parks closed from 6:00a.m. through 8:30a.m.), and guests holding special New Year’s Eve Passports could spend the New Year in one park before hopping between the two parks from 2:00a.m. Special performances of “Dreaming Up!”, “Fantasmic!”, and other entertainment programs would be presented along with a special fireworks spectacular over both parks exclusive to the New Year’s Eve event right at midnight.

As Tokyo Disney Resort has been notably slow in restoring its full slate of events and entertainment compared to other parks both in Japan and around the world due to cost-cutting measures ongoing at the Oriental Land Company, this is not a surprising move. The experience at the Tokyo parks remains barebones and noticeably cut-down even as Universal Studios Japan hosts a full Halloween Horror Nights this year and other parks (including those under far more COVID restrictions in Hong Kong and China) revive their full slate of events and entertainment.

Both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will close as scheduled at 9:00p.m. on December 31, 2022 and open again on January 1, 2023 at 9:00a.m. Universal Studios Japan has not given word on whether their annual Countdown Party will return this year.

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DIS Con Event Update

Hello Friends, I come with news that you might not want to hear, but it is necessary. We have official word on DIS Con, and this is the outcome.

We regret to inform you that with Florida in a state of emergency due to Hurricane Ian – and with many of our talent unable to participate due to flight cancellations – the two-day convention portion of DIS Con 2022 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled to February or March 2023, and updated information will be shared as soon as possible.

All convention tickets will be refunded on October 7. If you would like to convert your ticket to a donation to Give Kids The World to make wishes come true for critically ill children and their families, please contact [email protected] prior to October 7, and a donation receipt will be provided.

Please note that the After Hours Party at EPCOT on Saturday, October 1, will take place as scheduled. Tickets are still available and can be purchased on the event details page.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your understanding as we navigate this challenging situation. We hope to see you at a future event sometime soon.

Thank you for supporting Give Kids The World.

We hope to see you all soon, stay safe everyone.

LEGOLAND Florida to Remain Closed on Friday, September 30th

LEGOLAND Florida and Peppa Pig Theme Park will remain closed on Friday, September 30th to address the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. What’s Happening: LEGOLAND Florida Resort, including LEGOLAND Florida Theme and Water Park, as well as Peppa Pig Theme Park, will be closed Friday September 30th due to Hurricane Ian. LEGOLAND Hotel and Pirate Island Hotel […]

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Walt Disney World Cast Members Being Called Back at 9PM Tonight After Hurricane Ian

As Walt Disney World prepares for their phased reopening tomorrow, Cast Members are being called back to work as early as 9:00 p.m. tonight.

Disney has not yet announced details about the phased reopening, which could mean some parks or attractions will not be available.

Cast Members should check the Hub for more information.

Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and Disney Springs have been closed for two days due to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ian, which is still crossing central Florida.

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Yikes! RSVLTS Unleashes Terrifyingly Fun Universal Monsters Collection

Everyone loves a good classic scare and no one delivers the frights better than the Universal Monsters. Iconic characters like Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula and Wolfman are among the terrifying creatures to join RSVLTS’ (The Roosevelts) latest Spooky Season collection! (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by providing us a small […]

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to Reopen on Saturday, October 1st

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will remain closed on Friday, September 30th and will re-open on Saturday, October 1st. What’s Happening: All attractions, exhibits, programs and the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour will be open for regular operating hours from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. beginning October 1st. The Future Voyagers offer will be extended […]

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Marquee Added to Super Nintendo World Entrance at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal has added a marquee for Super Nintendo World above the land’s entrance in Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Guests will enter Super Nintendo World through a tunnel near Transformers: The Ride 3D.

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Much of the land’s exterior theming is complete and uncovered.

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The sign is just to the right when facing the tunnel entrance.

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The tunnel itself has yet to be painted.

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As advertised on the construction walls, Super Nintendo World is scheduled to open in early 2023.

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On the sign, the lettering of “Super” and “World” is colorful, while “Nintendo” is just white.

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Details such as trees and coins have been added throughout the land.

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Yoshi and Pokey figures were added earlier this summer.

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Bowser’s Castle was the last area covered in scrim and scaffolding, but it’s now fully visible.

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It looks like it is made out of large grey blocks, with Bowser’s emblem on the largest tower.

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The City of Kissimmee Issues a Mandatory Nightly Curfew Until Further Notice

If you live in or are visiting Kissimmee, Florida, there will be a mandatory curfew in effect until further notice due to Hurricane Ian. What’s Happening: The city of Kissimmee shared in a tweet that a mandatory curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice. The Tweet read: “Due […]

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