Hey readers, Midori here from the MMN Editorial Team.
Tokyo Disneyland never fails to go all-out with its popular parades. A new parade is currently taking place for Disney Easter featuring the character Usatama for the first time. I went and experienced the parade myself and here’s what I saw!
Usatama is an Easter egg with hands, legs, rabbit ears and a rabbit tail. The parade was lined with this bizarre and curious creatures. Mickey and his friends are actually holding an Usatama Easter egg hunt which you can get involved in to help them find all of the escaped Usatama around the park.
The road on which the parade takes place in the park was announced earlier on and so I waited in that very spot for it to start.
The parade cast taught all the spectators the moves for a dance for everybody to do together. The moves make you want to start dancing straight away, so don’t be embarrassed. Get involved and bust out those moves with everyone!
After dance practice Mickey and the gang began appearing on floats. Help catch the Usatama together with the Usatama Chasers!
The cast’s outfits have an even more pop design than usual parades. They look really cute!
Partway through the show the dance part finally began. It’s fun dancing together with the characters!
Will all of t he Usatama be caught in the end? Join the characters in this huge celebratory parade yourself this Easter!
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Tokyo Disneyland – Disney Easter Page: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/fantasy/easter2019/tds/index.html
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Every year, Tokyo DisneySea puts on a brand new live show. This year, it is holding an Easter-themed show starring the LINE sticker character Usa-Piyo who is a chicken with rabbit ears.
The performance takes place in the lake in the middle of the park. This was my first time seeing Usa-Piyo. He has a somewhat strange appearance about him. I wondered to myself how he will act in the show.
The show began with a dance performance followed by the arrival of a boat with Disney characters on board.
Where else better to see a show on the water than at Tokyo DisneySea?
As the boat rolled on by the eggs on board all of a sudden hatched to reveal lots of Usa-Piyo. This means guests can see him from wherever they’re standing. It’s so cute seeing so many of them bunched together♡
Usa-Piyo joined the dancers, Mickey and other cast members to celebrate Easter but since he was only just born he wasn’t too good at it! Seeing him like that is just too adorable, you can’t help but cheer him on.
Mickey and the cast spoiled Usa-Piyo with everything they had so we were pretty moonstruck by him. He’s so fluffy you just want to squeeze his cheeks, just seeing him filled us with happiness.
It was cute seeing him play with the other characters too.
By the end of the show everyone was captivated by Usa-Piyo!
There’s merchandise on sale too to get your own adorable pet Usa-Piyo for at home too♡
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Tokyo Disney Resort – Disney Easter: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/fantasy/easter2019/tds/index.html
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Hi, I’m Midori from Moshi Moshi Nippon’s Editorial Department!
Finally, the Disney Easter we’ve all been waiting for has finally begun! Every year, Disney Resort is bustling with people during its Easter celebration. Not only are there shows, but the food is also noteworthy! I made my way down there, tried the food and now I’ve put together this report on DisneySea’s Easter-limited food based on my findings! You can only try these dishes this season so make sure you experience these precious flavours!
An Egg hunt…in my pasta?! Cafe Portofino special set!
The Mediterranean harbour area that looks like a South European port city is located on the right as you enter DisneySea. It is here that you will find Portofino, and they’re selling a special Easter set! Portofino is popular because you can enjoy Mediterranean food whilst looking over the beautiful townscape. I have been here to eat quite a few times and I am very pleased with my experiences here!
Special Set ¥1,880 (tax included)
This linguine tomato carbonara and appetizer even comes with a dessert and drink! All of a sudden, your table will be filled with bright colours! If you pay extra, you can change your drink into an alcoholic drink! The appetizer includes marinated salmon, barley salad, octopus, mussels and egg – all the individual foods were full of flavour! The eggs were just so cute I didn’t want to eat them!
Within the tomato and carbonara lies a hidden soft boiled egg that customers can enjoy hunting down! Even adults who have graduated from university will secretly get a kick out of this egg hunt! The fresh tomato flavour is refreshing and perfect for the Easter spirit. The dessert is panna cotta with passionfruit sauce. It looks like a sunny-side-up egg! How cute!
Sweet panna cotta and refreshing passion fruit sauce is the perfect combination!
I could feel something granulated in the dessert which made me curious, so I asked the staff what it was. They told me it was panna cotta seeds! This granulated texture is very mysterious and fun! The Cafe Portofino Special Set is indeed very “special” and with just that, you can tell it’s very satisfying. This set is the perfect way to complete your day of memories at the park!
Mamma Biscotti’s Bakery souvenir sweets cafe is so cute!
Vanilla pudding and Milk Jelly, Cherry and Vanilla Mousse Cake with souvenir cup ¥800 each (tax included)
Mamma Biscotti’s Bakery is located in the same area as the Mediterranean harbour and serves up desserts with souvenirs! This Easter, there’s a limited edition vanilla pudding and milk jelly that come with a souvenir cup, and a cherry and vanilla mousse cake that comes with a souvenir plate. The vanilla pudding has quite a deep flavour with a refined sweetness. The souvenir mug has a spring-themed design that uses spring colours – you will want to use it straight away!
The mousse cake is easy to eat quickly and goes perfectly with the sour cherry flavour. It also looks cute too! The plate that comes with it is a good size to use for a range of purposes. Like the mug design, the plate also has a spring-themed design. It’s so hard to just have one of these souvenirs! This design is only available here so I wouldn’t be surprised if people come here every season to buy all the seasonal designs!
Continue through the park to discover the special meal set at the “Yucatan Base Camp Grill” located in the Central America-themed jungle “Lost River Delta”.
Special Set ¥1,580 (tax included)
A hamburger with tomato, barbeque sauce, omelette rice and sausage all on one plate! The set gives you the opportunity to choose vanilla pudding and a soft drink for the perfect hearty meal! You can also change your soft drink for an alcoholic drink for an extra fee.
The main plate includes a hamburger, omelette rice and a sausage for a good price! Take your first bite and you’ll immediately return to your childhood. The burger is juicy, and even called back the adventurous spirit that I left behind when I entered adulthood! This is the fuel you need to explore Lost River Delta! The pudding is moist and dense but comes in a small quantity. This is the perfect meal for an adventurer! Enjoy your hearty meal here and embark on your adventure to uncover the secrets of ancient Central America!
Don’t miss out on the Egg Hunt Tasting event being held at DisneyLand and DisneySea! If you buy off the Easter menus and post three photos of your food on your social media sites, you will receive an Easter egg! Of course, the Easter menus that are part of this campaign also include the two menus mentioned in this report. There are 21 different kinds of Easter eggs you could receive! Which will you get? Aren’t you excited?!
Not only is DisneySea’s Easter menu delicious, but there are a range of special extras that come with what you order. The normal menu is also great but the Easter-limited menu has been specially made, so please come check it out!
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Tokyo DisneyLand and DisneySea Easter edition website
https://www.tokyodisneyresort.
jp/treasure/fantasy/ easter2019/tds/index.html
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Floresta, a handmade donut store using all-natural ingredients, will begin selling Easter-themed animal donuts next month! The special treats will be available until April 24, 2022.
In the Easter tradition, eggs symbolize resurrection and rebirth, and painting Easter eggs is a popular activity in western countries during the holiday season. Rabbits are also a common Easter motif and symbolize fertility and prosperity. Why not come celebrate with some of these cute and healthy sweets?Information
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From March 25 until April 27, gelato pique café locations around Japan will be celebrating Easter with three special Easter Bunny-themed sweets.
Easter Bunny Crepe
Easter Bunny Gelato
Easter Bunny Float
Last year, gelato pique café released an Easter Bunny soft-serve ice cream dish which was incredibly popular. In 2022, the brand has decided to release three unique treats under the theme of ‘Happy Bunny Hunt.’ Those with a sweet tooth can snag a crepe, gelato, or float during the event period, all decorated with white and pink shades perfect for spring.
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Happy Bunny Hunt
Running: March 25 – April 27, 2022
Location: All gelato pique cafe locationsOfficial Site: https://pique-cafe.com/
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Roomwear brand gelato pique has released a new Easter collection, complete with a bunny rabbit motif! The Innocent Bunny Collection is now available at participating stores nationwide, as well as the gelato pique online store.
Fluffy Bunny Series
Bunny Series Goods
Easter Satin Series
“The soft fur makes it feel like you’re holding a rabbit in your arms!”
A full lineup of roomwear and other items are available, including slippers, eye masks, makeup pouches, and plushies. Celebrate the spring season with these soft and adorable items!
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Innocent Bunny Collection
Release Date: March 25, 2022
Where to Buy
Select Stores: https://gelatopique.com/Page/shoplist.aspx
gelato pique Official Online Store: https://gelatopique.com/
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The luxury hotel Grand Hyatt Tokyo will offer Easter sweets and baked goods at the on-site Fiorentina Pastry Boutique from April 1 until Easter, April 17, to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Easter Egg Macaroon
Easter Cookies with Icing
Easter Lollipop
Easter Bunny Brioche
This year, in addition to the new Easter Bunny and Easter egg macaroons, cookies with icing, lollipop chocolates, brioche in the shape of the Easter Bunny, and other sweets and bakery items will be available. Don’t miss it!
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Fiorentina Pastry Boutique
Available: April 1 – April 17, 2022
Location: Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Official Site: https://www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp/restaurants/
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Nagoya Tokyu Hotel’s lounge Grindelwald is now selling offering an Easter-themed afternoon tea set through April 30, 2022! This new twist on the traditional set features plenty of pastels and spring touches.
Top Row: Sweets
Middle Row: Scones
Bottom Row: Sandwiches
Easter Bunny Parfait (Available in April)
This fun tea set includes a tasty chocolate mousse in the shape of the Easter Bunny, a carrot-filled sandwich, and a panna cotta with a flower on top. Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny Parfait coming in April!
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Easter Afternoon Tea Set
Available until April 30, 2022
Address: 1F Atrium Lounge ‘Grindelwald’
Reservations: https://www.tokyuhotels.co.jp/nagoya-h/restaurant/grindelwald/plan/85643/index.htmlOfficial Site: http://www.tokyuhotels.co.jp
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Yowamushi Pedal fans will be able to pick up some exclusive Easter-themed merchandise during AnimeJapan on March 26 and 27!
Pins (Random, 9 varieties)
Acrylic Figure Stands (9 varieties)
Chibi Character Pins (Random, 16 varieties)
Chibi Character Acrylic Stands (16 varieties)
Metalic Postcards (10 varieties)
Bonus Round Stickers (25 varieties)
The merchandise will be on sale at the event and also available for preorder at Chugai Online. Items are scheduled to ship in June.
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AnimeJapan 2022
Running: March 26 – March 27, 2022
Location: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall 1-8 (3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Booth: Chugai Mining Booth (A-13)
Details: https://www.chugai-contents.jp/blog/event/aj2022/Official Site: https://www.anime-japan.jp/
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Chugai Online
https://www.chugai-contents.jp/blog/event/aj2022/Orders Open until April 3 at 23:59
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Tokyo’s Sanrio Puroland has begun its annual Easter celebration! The oldies-themed Puro Easter event will run until July 5, 2022.
This year marks the third Puro Easter event, and the annual stage show has been revamped for 2022! ‘Egg ‘n’ Roll Easter! -BLAST’ will be performed in the Entertainment Hall on the first floor of the park. Fans of My Melody and Kuromi won’t want to miss out, as the popular characters will appear in brand new costumes.
Egg ’n’ Roll Easter! -BLAST-
Limited-Time Easter Photo Spot
Easter Egg Hunt Mini-Game
Puroland Special Easter Greeting
Food & Dessert Menu
Original Easter Goods
An Easter-themed photo spot is located at the entrance to the 3rd floor with pop and retro style. Fans can participate in an Easter Egg Hunt mini-game, scavenging around Puro Village searching for eggs and collecting keywords to unlock an original video. Don’t miss out on new food and merchandise during the event period, with colorful curries and pasta perfect for filling hungry tummies.
The 1st-floor Event Corner will also allow guests to interact with characters dressed in Easter costumes. Staff will be dressed in Easter outfits!
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Puro Easter
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Tokyo Disneyland® is set to open its all-new Beauty and the Beast area of the park tomorrow on September 28, 2020. It’s opening in line with the new Big Hero 6 attraction, Minnie Mouse area where guests can meet Minnie, and the park’s new popcorn shop.
MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON was granted early access to the news areas, so here’s our review!
Check out our review of the new Beauty and the Beast area too here: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/362152
The Happy Ride with Baymax: The world’s first Big Hero 6 attraction
The Happy Ride with Baymax ride has guests joining one of the personal healthcare companion robots on an exciting cart ride.
The park is limiting the number of people allowed on the attraction at once due to the pandemic. To board the attraction, guests need to download the app after entering the park.
Big Pop: Tokyo Disneyland’s first popcorn shop
Tokyo Disneyland’s first permanent popcorn shop opens in Tomorrowland.
This space-themed shop serves up a whole range of flavours like cookie cream, caramel and cheese, and strawberry milk. There’s also four different popcorn baskets to choose form, including Big Hero 6 and Beauty and the Beast designs.
Minnie’s Style Studio: Meet Minnie Mouse
This studio imagines Minnie Mouse as an international fashion designer who designs outfits, shoots photos, and more. Guests can meet Minnie Mouse at her studio if they book in advance.
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Tokyo Disneyland – Beauty and the Beast Area
Grand Opening: September 28, 2020
Official Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/index.html
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Tokyo Disneyland® is set to open its all-new Beauty and the Beast area of the park tomorrow on September 28, 2020. It’s opening in line with the new Big Hero 6 attraction, Minnie Mouse area where guests can meet Minnie, and the park’s new popcorn shop.
MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON was granted early access to the Beauty and the Beast area – here’s our review!
Check out our review of the new Big Hero 6 attraction and Minnie’s Style Studio too here: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/362221
The world of Beauty and the Beast brought to life
The area connects Belle’s village to Beast’s castle by way of the forest. At the entrance to the village, guests will immediately spot the cottage of Maurine, Belle’s father and the vilage inventor. Beyond that is Gaston’s water fountain as well as a restaurant inspired by Gaston’s bar. There are also other shops that Belle visits in the film, such as the bookshop. It’s like stepping into the magical world itself.
When you leave the village and head through the forest, you are met by the spectacle that is Beast’s castle, coloured in a cute pink. There’s a large-scale attraction inside called “Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast.”
The Tokyo Disneyland-original attraction “Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast”
The attraction, located inside the towering 30m-tall castle, features magical cups that guests board. The cups dance in rhythm to music from the film as they take guests through iconic moments seen in the Disney classic.
There are many surprises and discoveries to be found inside the castle.
The park is limiting the number of people allowed on the attraction at once due to the pandemic. To board the attraction, guests need to download the app after entering the park.
Village shops based on the movie
The Village Shops area features a line of shops inspired by those seen in Belle’s town, each of which sells various items from clothing to accessories and souvenirs.
There are around 100 pieces of merchandise for fans to sift through.
The shops are also carrying out measures against COVID-19, showcasing the items in a display only so they cannot be touched when entering the store. Guests must use the sign-up system on the app beforehand if they want to enter the shop.
La Taverne de Gaston
All the little details have been captured to recreate Gaston’s bar, making it like a snippet right out of the film.
Big Bite Croissant
Very Cheers
Sweet Gaston
The menu features a line-up dishes, drinks, and desserts, like sausage croissants with, French toasted cheese sandwiches, soft drinks made to look like beer, and more. The bar also requires booking on the app prior to visiting.
Le Fou’s Churros (Apple Caramel)
Le Fou’s is located next to La Taverne de Gaston where you can get your fingers on snacks like apple caramel churros.
And don’t miss up on visiting the new popcorn wagon either which serves popcorn in a Beauty and the Beast bucket.
The new Beauty and the Beast area is a must-visit for any fan of the film, or for people who want to feel like a Disney princess.
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Tokyo Disneyland – Beauty and the Beast Area
Grand Opening: September 28, 2020
Official Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/index.html
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Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea launched their first ever music playlists on all major streaming websites on Friday, including on Spotify and Apple Music.
Music from Tokyo Disneyland features everything from famous ballads and show music from the park to Tokyo Disneyland’s nostalgic anniversary theme song, a “Ride Through Mix” that has you feeling like you’re on the park’s attractions, and more. It’s a magic-filled Tokyo Disneyland musical fantasy.
Music from Tokyo DisneySea follows the same course as the Tokyo Disneyland playlist, except it also has the theme songs of the park’s seven ports. It’s packed full of imagination the likes of which you can only experience at Tokyo DisneySea.
New songs are set to be added from both parks each season, so you can feel like you’re at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea from your own home all year round!
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Music From Tokyo Disneyland®
Released: May 15, 2020 at 8:00am (JST)
Listen Here: https://lnk.to/TDL_PLAYLISTMusic From Tokyo DisneySea®
Released: May 15, 2020 at 8:00am (JST)
Listen Here: https://lnk.to/TDS_PLAYLISTTokyo Disneyland Official Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdl/
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Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will be temporarily closed until March 15 to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus. Japan’s Coronavirus Countermeasures Taskforce has advised that there is a high risk of spreading the infection at large-scale sports and culture events and facilities where large numbers of people travel from across the country and congregate in one area. As many facilities and events in Tokyo are being restricted, postponed and even cancelled over the next two weeks, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea announced that both parks will close temporarily from February 29 – March 15, 2020.
The parks plan to reopen on March 16, 2020, however this will be decided following consultation with concerned administrative agencies and will be announced on their official website. If you have already purchased tickets which are valid during the parks’ closing dates, please refer to the links below.
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Tokyo Disney Resort Official Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/index.html
Tokyo Disney Resort Online Tickets and Reservations: https://reserve.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/top/?language=en
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The world is about to get its first Big Hero 6 themed park attraction, “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” at Tokyo Disneyland when it opens on April 15, 2020.
In promotion of the exciting new ride, Tokyo Disneyland has announced it will serve six different Baymax inspired menu items starting from April 8ーa week before The Happy Ride with Baymax’s grand opening.
Baymax Curry – ¥1,480 @ Center Street Coffeehouse
When you think of Baymax, you think of his white, chubby round face and body. Well, that image has been brought to life in this curry dish, with Baymax’s cute appearance recreated in the form of white rice. The dish takes inspiration from the spicy chicken wings made by Hiro’s auntie, Cass.
Special Pancake Set – ¥1,080 @ Center Street Coffeehouse / Time Served: 13:00-18:00 (Not serving June 1, 2020 – September 2, 2020)
Like the curry, this pancake set is also sold at Center Street Coffeehouse. It comes with two thick pancakes topped with Baymax’s faceーwhich is a Japanese ‘manju’ steamed cakeーassorted berries, strawberry sauce, and other delicious delights, mixing together Japanese and western flavours.
Sparkling Tapioca Tea (Cheese Cream & Berries) – ¥600 @ Tomorrowland Terrace / Time Served: 14:00-17:00
BB Popcorn w/Basket – ¥2,600 @ The Big Pop
There’s also a dessert-style drink at Tomorrowland Terrace which is a berry flavoured ice tea packed with dollops of cheese cream, as well as popcorn which comes with a popcorn basket of Baymax riding. This will be sold at the new popcorn shop, The Big Pop, which is opening on April 15.
Tuck into some cute and delicious Baymax food at Tokyo Disneyland before The Happy Ride with Baymax opens for business.
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The Happy Ride with Baymax
Grand Opening: April 15, 2020
Food Menu: Serving from April 8, 2020
Tokyo Disneyland Official Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/index.html
