Tokyo's Expansion Plans and Mermaid Lagoon Art

Without seemingly any argument from any theme park fan, the Tokyo Disney Resort continues to be the location providing the most excellent Disney experience to be found. (It should be in the U.S. parks, but that is for another post.) From attractions, to upkeep and maintenance, to dining and shopping in both the resorts and the parks, it just can't be beat! 

The concept art used to design the park is no less top-notch! Here, Tokyo Disneysea Imagineer Phillip Freer gives us a beautiful depiction of the park's Mermaid Lagoon at night. The area may not be home to a groundbreaking "E Ticket" attraction, but the inside of the main structure is filled with multiples flat rides and a beautiful show, functioning (for now) as the Fantasyland of the park- that is, until the new Fantasy Springs port opens around 2022. 

Mira Costa quality and prices to match!

Tokyo Disneyland will have Beauty and the Beast opening on May 15 of next year, and the second park will see attractions and areas based on Peter Pan, Tangled, and Frozen coming afterwards. All this- and a new Mira Costa level resort- seems to guarantee Tokyo Disney Resort will maintain its crown for another decade or so... at least.
(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)

Tokyo Disney Resort Continues It's Standing as the Premier Disney Resort

Tokyo Disneysea is the undeniable champion of Disney fans theme park envy. In the exact same year that this magnificent park opened, the less than stellar (to be kind) Disney's California Adventure made its debut next to Walt's park in Anaheim. The two parks couldn't have been more different. One park was the epitome of Imagineering skill and creativity. The other, well, a stunning example of Disney "budgeteering", full of pride on behalf of the Company leaders who were convinced everyone would come just because it had the Disney name on it. (Sounds a bit like the marketing plan for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, doesn't it?)

Imagineer Phillip Freer painted this beautiful piece of concept art depicting Tokyo's version of the Indiana Jones Adventure. With the lush tropical rain forest and the imposing temple, it's hard to believe the bustling city of Tokyo is right behind it all. With the upcoming Beauty and the Beast and Fantasy Springs additions, the Japanese parks continue to outshine those in the States if not the world. And for very good reason!

(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)