By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, compiled and translated by Zhang Yingying
Tokyo Disneyland’s major seasonal performances are always highly anticipated by fans. The Alice in Wonderland-themed castle projection show, first announced last October, will finally debut on May 29. On the 26th, Tokyo Disneyland specially opened the show to media, where its fantastical and dazzling stage effects received high praise. Early viewers also spoke very highly of it. It’s clear that this summer—and especially during the holiday season—another wave of excitement and discussion about visiting Disneyland will arise. The impressive effects have been well-received, and early audiences have given high praise. It's expected that this summer will once again spark a boom in Disneyland visits.
Tokyo Disneyland projects classic scenes from fairy tale storybooks onto Cinderella Castle, making it the main show of this summer. (Image source / Tokyo Disney Resort)
Projection mapping has become increasingly widely used on various buildings in recent years, revitalizing scenic spots and extending their appeal into the night viewing hours, offering visitors a completely new visual experience. This is the first time Tokyo Disneyland has made large-scale use of projection mapping technology for a castle-centric show. Titled “Once Upon A Time,” the show centers around images from Disney animated princess stories such as Alice in Wonderland, using the entire Cinderella Castle as a projection canvas. Magical lights and patterns are dramatically cast onto the castle, transporting viewers on a journey through the fairy tale world as if riding a time machine. The 3D projection artistry, paired with melodious music, nighttime fireworks, and laser beams, creates an interactive spectacle. The 15-minute projection show is sure to bring a dreamy and joyful experience.
Simulated illustration of the “Once Upon A Time” projection show. (Image source / Tokyo Disney Resort)
This performance cost 2 billion Japanese yen to produce. In addition to scenes from Alice in Wonderland, it also includes classic moments from other Disney animations such as Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella, connecting them into a seamless narrative. It rekindles the gentle and magical spells of the fairy tale world within a dreamlike display of light and shadow. Currently, there are two shows per evening at 8:50 PM and 9:40 PM. Central seating is subject to a lottery system for those holding same-day park admission tickets, as arranged by Tokyo Disneyland. Performance times and fireworks displays are subject to the daily announcements of Tokyo Disneyland. This summer, visit Tokyo Disneyland to experience the happy and dreamy moments of “Once Upon A Time.”
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