Starting November 8, Tokyo Disney Christmas celebrations return for the first time in three years, and we have the details on the events that will run through December 25, 2022.
Tokyo Disneyland Park
Guests can enjoy “Disney Christmas Stories,” a parade that brings to life scenes of Disney friends enjoying a fantastic Christmas.
This parade begins with the story of Donald Duck and Daisy Duck spending a special holiday moment together, followed by six more different stories, including that of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse celebrating Christmas together.
Be sure to visit the “Haunted Mansion “Holiday Nightmare” featuring decorations based on the movie “Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Plus, World Bazaar will be transformed into a Christmastime full of fantasy for guests of all ages, featuring a 15-foot Christmas tree surrounded by decorations and ornaments. The Mickey Flower Bed by the Main Entrance will also feature Mickey Mouse with a Santa Claus hat.
Tokyo DisneySea Park
Guests can enjoy “Disney Christmas Greeting” on the waters of Mediterranean Harbor. Joined by Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse and his friends appear in Christmas-themed costumes. Together, they greet the guests with upbeat and fun Christmas music.
Over at Hangar Stage will be “Christmastime with You,” a show featuring Mickey Mouse and his friends singing and dancing along to videos of past Christmas entertainment programs.
Mediterranean Harbor and Waterfront Park will also be adorned with colorful decorations and illuminations, offering a different festive ambience during the day and after dark.
Stay to the end of the evening to watch “Star Bright Christmas,” a short fireworks show set to the accompaniment of Christmas songs.
Food and Drink
According to Tokyo Disney, special menu items perfect for the holidays will be available at both parks. These items include dishes featuring Christmas colors, such as red and green, and menu items themed to a holiday feast such as roast beef and steak.
A popular wintertime Park snack, chocolate churros, will also be available.
Outside the Parks
Special menus along with decorations will also be available at the Disney hotels, including Disney Ambassador® Hotel and Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta®.
The Disney Resort Line will also offer day passes and souvenir medallions with designs themed to the special event, while at Ikspiari, the shopping, dining and entertainment complex located near Maihama station, there will be a Christmas tree and other holiday decorations.
Vacation Packages
Guests wishing to experience the “Disney Christmas” event at Tokyo Disney can purchase special vacation packages.
One even comes with advance reservations to experience “Disney Christmas Stories” at Tokyo Disneyland, “Christmastime with You,” or “Believe! Sea of Dreams” at Tokyo DisneySea from special viewing areas, and another features photo opportunities with Disney characters in special Christmas costumes.
These can be booked via the Tokyo Disney Resort website.
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