Tokyo Disneyland has announced that they will be extending the closure of the theme parks until “early April” out of consideration for the health and safety of guests and Cast Members. Tokyo Disneyland was originally scheduled to reopen on March 15th.
As a result, the opening date of the Beauty and the Beast-themed expansion has been pushed back to mid-May 2020 or beyond. An exact grand opening date has not been announced as of publish time. The Beauty and the Beast expansion was originally scheduled to open on April 15th. Here’s a breakdown of everything coming to the new land.
Here is the official statement:
As a precautionary measure in line with prevention efforts taking place across Japan and in response to the recommendations of appropriate authorities, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will remain closed through early April out of consideration for the health and safety of our guests and cast members. We remain in close contact with related government agencies about the situation and will provide updates as the situation changes.
Please note that the Grand Opening of the new area in Tokyo Disneyland scheduled for April 15, 2020 is postponed to mid-May 2020 or beyond.
For more on the extension of the park closures due to Coronavirus, including updates to special event schedules, ticket refunds, and more, check out the Tokyo Disneyland website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/topics/20200228_important.html
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.
Beast’s Castle will serve as the entrance to the attraction.
Guests will be able to get FastPasses for the attraction at themed kiosks at Maurice’s Cottage.
Gaston’s Tavern
Guests looking to grab a bite to eat will be able to visit Gaston’s Tavern, a counter service restaurant.
Village Shops
There will also be shopping in the 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.
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.
There will also be a new popcorn specialty shop called Big Pop as part of the Baymax expansion to Tomorrowland.
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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