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Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Siera No comments

Earlier this week, the Tokyo Disney Resort began celebrating its 30th anniversary! On Monday, April 15, 2013, a year-long celebration began with a grand celebration at the Tokyo Disney Resort. Exactly thirty years before, the first guests walked through the gates at Disney’s first international theme park, the Tokyo Disney Resort. Tokyo DisneySea debuted in 2001, which has helped the resort become Japan’s most popular family destination.

First Ever D23 Expo to be Held in Japan

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Sunshine No comments

The Official Disney Fan Club’s Signature Event Makes Its International Debut.

Meguro-ku, Tokyo,February 25, 2012 The Walt Disney Company Japan announced today that it will stage the first-ever D23 Expo Japan,a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. D23 Expo Japan, the first Expo to be held outside the U.S.,will feature an array of engaging presentations, hosted by senior Disney creative executives, showcasing what’s on the horizon from across The Walt Disney Company, including theme parks, movies, television, music, and interactive gaming. Fans will enjoy unique experiences; have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind merchandise and collectibles; meet many of their favorite Disney characters; and delight in countless other surprises. D23 Expo Japan will take place October 12–14, 2013, at the Tokyo Disney Resort in the Maihama area. Expo ticketing and program information will be announced in March.

D23 Expo Japan will also feature two special exhibitions celebrating landmark Disney milestones. First, to pay homage to The Walt Disney Company’s 90th Anniversary, D23 and the Walt Disney Archives will present Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, featuring nine decades of treasures from the Archives’ vast collection. Plus, the Tokyo Disney Resort will celebrate its 30th year with a special retrospective exhibit.This special exhibition, presented by Oriental Land, operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, celebrates this milestone year by making D23 Expo Japan possible.

Gold Christmas Tree with Disney Motif On Sale For $4.2 Million

Thursday, November 29, 2012 Tara No comments

Now here is one way the celebrate the holidays…

The Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanka has created the world’s most expensive Gold Christmas Tree complete with a Disney motif with a price tag of $4.2 Million Dollars (that’s 350 million Yen). This beat’s the jewelers’s record last year where they created a Gold Christmas Treet worth nearly $1.95 Million.

The tree is made of pure gold (40kg worth) and stands 2.4 meteres high and 1.2 meteres in diameter. It is adorned with 50 gold Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Tinker Bell along with ribbons made of gold leaf. It took its creators two months to finish.

For those of you who may not have a spare $4.2 million lying around fear not! There is a cheaper version that features 20 Disney characters that stand 25cm high and will cost you a mere $24,430. While some of the miniatures have been purchased the larger tree sill needs an owner. Any takers???

The Gold Christmas Tree will be on display through Dec. 25, at Ginza Tanaka jewelry store in Tokyo.

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Cyber Monday Deals from Disney Publishing

Sunday, November 25, 2012 Chip 1 Comment

Disney Publishing Worldwide is celebrating the arrival of the holiday season with big discounts on some of its favorite apps - from Cars to Princesses to recent Pixar hits! On November 26^th for one day only, kids, parents, and Disney fans alike can download the following apps at a fantastic price in these Disney Cyber Monday Deals:

Cars 2 Read and Race for $2.99 (orig. $6.99)

Rev your engines for this thrilling Cars 2 Original Story! Read along as Lightning McQueen and the world’s top International Racers power through the streets of Tokyo, Japan; Porto Corsa, Italy; London, England; and finally Radiator Springs!

Tangled: Storybook Deluxe for $2.99 (orig. $6.99)

Rapunzel has never left her tower in the woods. One day, a thief named Flynn discovers her and the unlikely pair sets off on an action-packed journey across the kingdom. From mischievous

thugs to dazzling festivals, Rapunzel quickly learns there is much more to life outside the tower!

Frozen Draft Beer Now Served at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Chip 2 Comments

Beer lovers rejoice! Now you can try the Frozen Kirin draft beer at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot!

Already a hit in Tokyo, Japan, and sold at more than 650 locations, you’ll find the frozen Kirin in the Garden House, the Kabuki Cafe and in the Tokyo Dining restaurant, says Bob Miller, dining operations manager for Mitsukoshi USA at Epcot.

For the record, it’s a light frozen topping made of beer that keeps the draft nice ‘n cold for about 30 minutes. The topping looks a little like ice cream – but it’s actually beer and tastes like beer.

“The guests were apprehensive, but very curious,” says Miller. “But once they try it, they often come back for another and bring their friends – it definitely makes the beer colder and keeps it colder longer, which is a good thing in the Florida sunshine.”

Cost is $8.