‘Beauty and the Beast’-Themed Area Opening April 15, 2020 at Tokyo Disneyland

    The Oriental Land Company (OLC) has just announced that the ‘Beauty and the Beast’-themed area and other expansions will open on April 15, 2020 at Tokyo Disneyland. The “New Fantasyland” area will include the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction, Fantasyland Forest Theater, and restaurants and shops in Belle’s village. In addition to New Fantasyland, a new Baymax-themed attraction and Minnie Mouse meet and greet will open as well. All of this work represents the largest redevelopment in the history of Tokyo Disneyland and the OLC is reporting the cost of the expansion at just under $700 million.

    Here’s a look at some of the concept art released to give you a better idea of what you can expect when the New Fantasyland area (and beyond) opens.

    Here’s the New Fantasyland portion of the concept art.

    Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast

    This attraction will allow guests to follow Belle and Beast on a romantic musical adventure in vehicles that dance in rhythm to the animated film’s well-known music. The experience time will be about 8 minutes long, and each vehicle will hold up to 10 guests.

    Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast ride concept art

    Beast’s Castle will serve as the entrance to the attraction.

    Beast’s Castle – attraction entrance

    Guests will be able to get FastPasses for the attraction at themed kiosks at Maurice’s Cottage.

    Maurice’s Cottage – FastPass ticketing

    Gaston’s Tavern

    Guests looking to grab a bite to eat will be able to visit Gaston’s Tavern, a counter service restaurant.

    Gaston’s Tavern in the village
    Gaston’s Tavern interior

    Village Shops

    There will also be shopping in the Village Shops.

    Village Shops

    Fantasyland Forest Theater

    In addition to the Beauty and the Beast-themed area, there will be a brand new, full-scale indoor theater in New Fantasyland. There isn’t any news on what show will be in the Fantasyland Forest Theater, but the OLC says that it will have live entertainment featuring Disney friends.

    Fantasyland Forest Theater
    Fantasyland Forest Theater interior
    Fantasyland Forest Theater show

    The Happy Ride with Baymax

    In addition to the New Fantasyland area, construction has been taking place on an attraction that will be a part of the neighboring Tomorrowland. The Happy Ride with Baymax will be a spinner whip attraction like Alien Swirling Saucers or Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. The attraction will be themed to Baymax, a first for Tokyo Disneyland.

    The Happy Ride with Baymax

    There will also be a new popcorn specialty shop called Big Pop as part of the Baymax expansion to Tomorrowland.

    Big Pop popcorn specialty shop

    Minnie’s Style Studio

    At Minnie’s Style Studio, guests will be able to meet and greet Minnie Mouse. Minnie’s Style Studio is an expansion to Toontown.

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