Tokyo Disneyland Resort Expansion

[ThemeParkTraveller]

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I’m sorry but this is still so bizarre!

What is this, Six Flags’ flooded Monster Plantation?

I can’t get into your story when (via backwards waterfall) you remind me that I’m in a boat that doesn’t match the story!

The ride gets much better as it stays “outdoors”. Nice to see it has a few drops.

According to the story, we aren't actually physically moving through the castle in that scene. It's just part of the magical montage started by the troll in the first scene. I really like this scene set-wise, but I think any kind of ride vehicle would have looked jarring here (boat or not).

 

[mickEblu]

Tokyo’s Frozen ride looks absolutely incredible.

Even comparing it to Hong Kong’s it’s still not even remotely comparable.

You’re right. Hong Kong’s is much better

 

[OzAn]

The largest land expansion ever and only getting 4 new attractions isn't exactly praise worthy.

When was the last Disney land expansion that added 4 new attraction (three of which are high capacity)? These days we are lucky to get even two new rides per new land.

On watching Frozen's full POV, I still think Let it Go did not need three segments & dragged a bit in that part. Had they cut one segment of Let it Go and used that budget to add the Snugly Duckling scene for Tangle, both rides would have actually come out for better.

 

[WaltWiz1901]

Frankly, I still think the OLC should have gone with using this plot, Toon Town, and the nearby parking lots to create a third gate for TDR.

Or, better yet, used just the former two plots to do a super Fantasyland expansion; all this, Belle's village, Wonderland, a few more attractions where Toontown wasis (ultimate 7DMT? Sleeping Beauty? Mickey and the Beanstalk?), relocated "small world", the already stronger elements of TDL!Fantasyland (namely Hunny Hunt, Queen of Hearts, and Cinderella Castle and its walkthrough), and a refurbishment of its weaker, dated parts would've easily made it the best Fantasyland anywhere

 

[britain]

According to the story, we aren't actually physically moving through the castle in that scene. It's just part of the magical montage started by the troll in the first scene. I really like this scene set-wise, but I think any kind of ride vehicle would have looked jarring here (boat or not).

All of the Frozen rides start out with the trolls telling the story. if the river isn’t supposed to be there, then why do we go underneath bridges and alongside the docks on the other parts of the ride?

Look, it doesn’t ruin the ride, it looks like a very impressive fun experience. That part is just really, really silly, to me.

 

[Disone]

The largest land expansion ever and only getting 4 new attractions isn't exactly praise worthy.

It's not? Please name all the other theme park expansions that had four or more new attractions opening at once.

 

[ThemeParkTraveller]

All of the Frozen rides start out with the trolls telling the story. if the river isn’t supposed to be there, then why do we go underneath bridges and alongside the docks on the other parts of the ride?

Look, it doesn’t ruin the ride, it looks like a very impressive fun experience. That part is just really, really silly, to me.

All the rides start out with the trolls, but we are active participants in the FEA story (the trolls recap the story quickly but we are physically going through the scenes) whereas this one we are just passive observers of a story. The boat and the river are real while the troll magic manifests the scenery from the film around the river. I agree it still looks awkward, but I can't blame them for wanting to try something different.

 

[peter11435]

All of the Frozen rides start out with the trolls telling the story. if the river isn’t supposed to be there, then why do we go underneath bridges and alongside the docks on the other parts of the ride?

Look, it doesn’t ruin the ride, it looks like a very impressive fun experience. That part is just really, really silly, to me.

The river is supposed to be there. At all times you are meant to be traveling in a boat down a river…. But you’re never actually in a castle.

 

[McMickeyWorld]

All of the Frozen rides start out with the trolls telling the story. if the river isn’t supposed to be there, then why do we go underneath bridges and alongside the docks on the other parts of the ride?

Look, it doesn’t ruin the ride, it looks like a very impressive fun experience. That part is just really, really silly, to me.

Are we watching the same attraction? The only scene where we pass under a bridge is the village before the ending.

 

[UNCgolf]

You’re right. Hong Kong’s is much better

I wouldn't go that far. Hong Kong's is an improved version of a heavily flawed attraction. Frozen Journey is flawed too (although how much of that is simply due to the decision to retell the film and thus be stuck with things that don't translate well to an attraction is up for debate), but it still looks more impressive than any version of FEA.

 

[Consumer]

It's not? Please name all the other theme park expansions that had four or more new attractions opening at once.

This expansion is roughly 26 acres and has 4 attractions. "A bug's land" opened in 2002 at roughly 4 acres and opened 5 new attractions.

 

[SweetDuffy101]

Im rather curious on what LED to Rapunzel getting an E-ticket (2,000 yen)pricing for Disney premier access.

while originally it was listed that it will get a D-ticket (1,500¥)pricing.

Moreover, media outlets are now saying Fantasy springs attractions will be standby pass but stating that it will be lottery based on all attractions besides Vacation packages and Premier access.


for Reference,

E-tickets

Peterpan
Frozen

D-ticket

Rapunzel

C-ticket

Tinkerbell


Sidenote

Duchess (main character for Fantasy springs)
tombo(dragonfly)

has also been revealed by the media outlets and has a mural dedicated to her on the More expensive grand chateau.

 

[ThemeParkTraveller]

Duchess (main character for Fantasy springs)
tombo(dragonfly)

has also been revealed by the media outlets and has a mural dedicated to her on the More expensive grand chateau.

I saw people speculating the Duchess is part of S.E.A.

 

[tanc]

Im rather curious on what LED to Rapunzel getting an E-ticket (2,000 yen)pricing for Disney premier access.

while originally it was listed that it will get a D-ticket (1,500¥)pricing.

Moreover, media outlets are now saying Fantasy springs attractions will be standby pass but stating that it will be lottery based on all attractions besides Vacation packages and Premier access.


for Reference,

E-tickets

Peterpan
Frozen

D-ticket

Rapunzel

C-ticket

Tinkerbell


Sidenote

Duchess (main character for Fantasy springs)
tombo(dragonfly)

has also been revealed by the media outlets and has a mural dedicated to her on the More expensive grand chateau.

https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tds/guide/standbypass.html

Confirmed.

• From June 6, 2024, a Standby Pass will be required for Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey.
• From June 6, 2024, a Standby Pass will be required for Rapunzel's Lantern Festival.
• From June 6, 2024, a Standby Pass will be required for Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure.
• From June 6, 2024, a Standby Pass will be required for Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies.

It's not that surprising, it would be absolute mayhem if priority passes were to be allowed.

 

[SweetDuffy101]

https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/tds/guide/standbypass.html

Confirmed.

• 「アナとエルサのフローズンジャーニー」は2024年6月6日（木）から、スタンバイパス対象となります。
• 「ラプンツェルのランタンフェスティバル」は2024年6月6日（木）から、スタンバイパス対象となります。
• 「ピーターパンのネバーランドアドベンチャー」は2024年6月6日（木）から、スタンバイパス対象となります。
• 「フェアリー・ティンカーベルのビジーバギー」は2024年6月6日（木）から、スタンバイパス対象となります

It says you will need a standby pass.

standby pass=first come first serve basis
Entry pass=Lottery

its kinda weird that media outlets are saying standby pass are lottery.

 

[PiratesMansion]

Im rather curious on what LED to Rapunzel getting an E-ticket (2,000 yen)pricing for Disney premier access.

while originally it was listed that it will get a D-ticket (1,500¥)pricing.

Moreover, media outlets are now saying Fantasy springs attractions will be standby pass but stating that it will be lottery based on all attractions besides Vacation packages and Premier access.


for Reference,

E-tickets

Peterpan
Frozen

D-ticket

Rapunzel

C-ticket

Tinkerbell


Sidenote

Duchess (main character for Fantasy springs)
tombo(dragonfly)

has also been revealed by the media outlets and has a mural dedicated to her on the More expensive grand chateau.

Perhaps they're concerned that people would have flooded Rapunzel's Premier Access simply because it would have been cheaper than the other showpiece attractions.

Lottery access for all their new attractions unless you splurge? Maybe I shouldn't have complained about the US parks' virtual queues.

 

[TTA94]

New parade floats are now being built backstage in tdr.

For what parade? Halloween or Christmas perhaps?

 

[Bayou]

Perhaps they're concerned that people would have flooded Rapunzel's Premier Access simply because it would have been cheaper than the other showpiece attractions.

Lottery access for all their new attractions unless you splurge? Maybe I shouldn't have complained about the US parks' virtual queues.

Rupunzel is getting E ticket status because 1. It’s the most hyped attraction (even in Japan) 2. Lower capacity than other E tickets

 

[SweetDuffy101]

For what parade? Halloween or Christmas perhaps?

Both.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I'm fine with the Rapunzel ride not having so many scenes and characters lifted directly from the movie. It's more experiential, and about the journey going to the festival, than a strict book report like Frozen. I even would have preferred restaging the scenes and characters so that they appear to be leading us vs being a passive observer to their interactions.

The Peter Pan rides are also more about exploring Neverland (and by extension Pixie Hollow), and I like that too.

I have to agree with others that the story of Frozen doesn't really lend itself to a ride. To me, the appeal of visiting Arrendelle is the same as visiting the real Scandinavia. Admiring the historic architecture, the natural beauty of the mountains, and browsing the charming local villages. A sleigh ride through the mountains like the HKDL roller coaster is actually more logical...too bad it's so short. And given the lack of roller coasters at TDS, it could have used another.

Frozen feels like a direct sequel to the BatB ride too. An attempt to replicate and top all the aspects of that ride, including being a more complete retelling of the story.