Studio Ghibli theme park coming to Japan gets opening date
After announcing plans in 2017 to build a theme park in Japan, Studio Ghibli has revealed that the park will open in Fall 2022.
World’s largest indoor miniature theme park now open in Tokyo
The “world’s largest indoor miniature theme park,” Small Worlds Tokyo, has opened to guests in Ariake, Tokyo.
Super Nintendo World opening delayed; COVID-19 restrictions eased at Universal Studios Japan
Super Nintendo World, the highly-anticipated expansion to Universal Studios Japan, has delayed its opening for the time being. On the other hand, due to safe practices, the park is widening its ticket availability and easing COVID-19 restrictions.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea re-open July 1
Today, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea became the last of the Disney Parks worldwide to announce their official re-opening date. While they were the last to announce, they will not be the last to re-open. Both parks are re-opening on July 1.
Harry Potter ‘theme park’ coming to Japan in 2023
The Japan Times is reporting that the Toshimaen amusement park in Tokyo, Japan is set to close at the end of August 2020 to make way for a new Harry Potter “theme park” opening in 2023.
Quiet, please: Theme parks in Japan may discourage screaming on thrill rides
As some U.S. theme parks have begun announcing plans for reopening their gates, park-goers have been told in no uncertain terms that there will be no parades, no fireworks, and no up-close-and-personal character meet and greets, but no screaming? Believe it or not, “quiet thrill rides” may be part of the reopening protocols at Japanese…
Photo Update: Nintendo construction continues in Japan amid temporary closures
The world of theme parks has changed incredibly since this time last year, for better and for worse. Numerous closures have stopped guests from enjoying almost every theme park worldwide. In Japan, however, this hasn’t seemed to stop the Super Nintendo World construction process at Universal Studios.
Universal Studios Japan closes due to coronavirus
Following other theme parks in Asia, Universal Studios Japan has announced a closure due to the ongoing threat of coronavirus.
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea now closed due to coronavirus
Tokyo Disney Resort announced today they are closing until at least March 15, joining Disney’s other parks in Asia, which have also closed temporarily as the coronavirus continues to spread.
VIDEO: New monorails coming to Tokyo Disney Resort this May
This spring, a new “Type C” monorail will enter into service at Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan.