Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
The highly anticipated Christmas season for Disney fans is here！From November 8 to December 25, 2016, a special 48-day event titled “Christmas Wonderland” brings heartwarming and joyful Christmas festivities！The park is filled with a unique Disney happiness and festive atmosphere, and the parades vividly portray Disney characters celebrating Christmas. It’s a moment brimming with smiles and joy that you won’t want to miss experiencing in person！
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are also dressed in their Christmas attire. (Image source / Tokyo Disney Resort)
The highlights of “Christmas Wonderland” at Tokyo Disneyland are as follows:
Daytime Parade: “Disney Christmas Stories”
Performance Location: Parade Route
Number of Performances: 2 shows daily
Performance Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Number of Performers: Approximately 110 people
Seven themed floats full of fairy tale charm will make their appearance along the parade route. Accompanied by bright and cheerful music, they vividly tell the stories of Disney characters spending joyful Christmases with their beloved families and friends.
The festivities begin when Donald Duck, dressed as Santa Claus, arrives on a colorful boat-shaped float with Daisy Duck and his nephews. This marks the start of the story of Disney stars celebrating Christmas！
The second float carrying Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and the third float featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, will also make their appearances, presenting Christmas tales from the worlds of “Toy Story” and “Snow White.”
On the fourth float, Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto will be wearing brand-new outfits, joyfully celebrating Christmas with their friends. Scenes of happy Christmases from Disney movies such as “Lilo & Stitch” and “Beauty and the Beast” will also be featured on the fifth and sixth floats respectively. Finally, the seventh float will make a grand finale appearance with Anna and Elsa, bringing a sparkling and beautiful Christmas world of ice and snow.
※ The parade will make brief stops at 3 locations: between Westernland and Fantasyland, at the Circle, and between Tomorrowland and Toontown
One of the most beloved Christmas trees during Tokyo Disneyland’s Christmas season. (Image source / Tokyo Disney Resort)
During the special event period, the nighttime parade “Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights,” regular entertainment show “Super Dancer,” and some street performances will all incorporate Christmas elements, delivering uniquely styled content for this warm and joyful season.
In addition, Disney characters will also dress in Christmas costumes to welcome guests around the park, shaking hands and giving high-fives as they celebrate this wonderful annual occasion together.
The 2016 Christmas theme at Tokyo Disneyland, “Christmas Wonderland,” features an oversized Christmas storybook picture book at the park entrance. (Image source / Tokyo Disney Resort)
A series of park decorations themed around the “Christmas Storybook” will make a dazzling debut at the main entrance of Tokyo Disneyland, World Bazaar, and the circle in front of Cinderella Castle. Disney characters will appear as if leaping to life from the book-shaped decorative settings, joyfully showcasing how they celebrate Christmas.
A brand-new experiential photo spot will also make its first appearance in Fantasyland. With its three-dimensional design, it allows visitors to take exclusive commemorative photos as if they are inside a storybook world. We welcome you to come and experience it, creating unique and joyful memories. In addition, various themed areas will also be decorated for Christmas and feature photo spots, filling the park with delightful and magical colors.
The Haunted Mansion presents the popular holiday version “Holiday Nightmare.” (Image source / Tokyo Disney Resort)
The following 2 attractions will offer popular holiday-themed versions！
Haunted Mansion “Holiday Nightmare”
Implementation Period: September 3, 2016 – January 4, 2017
Country Bear Theater “Christmas Bell Concert”
Implementation Period: November 7 – December 28
In addition, the attraction “Westernland Shooting Gallery” will also offer a Sheriff Badge featuring Woody from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” as a prize during the special event “Christmas Wonderland,” awarded for a perfect score or receiving a “Lucky” lucky ticket！
Brand-new themed area “Woodchuck Camp” officially opens. (Image source / Tokyo Disney Resort)