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At Tokyo Disney Resort, a special New Year's event will be held from Friday, January 1 to Monday, January 11, 2027.
At Tokyo Disneyland® and Tokyo DisneySea®, which is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary with the “Sparkling Jubilee,” Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends dressed in traditional Japanese attire will appear in the “New Year's Greeting” to offer New Year's wishes and celebrate the start of the year in a festive atmosphere together with guests.
At the entrances of both parks, decorations such as kadomatsu featuring Mickey Mouse and “Danny the Lamb” in honor of 2027’s zodiac animal, the Sheep, will be displayed, filling the parks with a New Year's spirit.
In addition, special New Year's merchandise and menu items will be available for purchase. At night, the “New Day, New Dreams” fireworks show will light up the night sky of the parks in celebration of the coming year.
Furthermore, Disney Hotels will offer exclusive New Year's special menus, and the Disney Resort Line will sell two types of free passes with New Year's designs.
Why not celebrate the start of the New Year with Disney friends at Tokyo Disney Resort, surrounded by the vibrant and festive atmosphere unique to Japanese New Year?
Tokyo Disneyland【Entertainment Program】“New Year's Greeting”
- Location: Parade Route
- Number of Performances: 2 times per day
- Duration: Approximately 25 minutes
- Number of Performers: 21
From Friday, January 1 to Monday, January 11, 2027, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other Disney friends dressed in traditional Japanese attire will ride on gorgeously decorated floats unique to New Year's, celebrating the start of the year. A band of 12 performers in Japanese dress will also appear, making the greeting even more festive.
Tokyo DisneySea【Entertainment Program】“New Year's Greeting”
- Location: Mediterranean Harbor
- Number of Performances: 2 times per day
- Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
- Number of Performers: 7
From Friday, January 1 to Monday, January 11, 2027, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other Disney friends dressed in traditional Japanese attire will greet guests for the New Year aboard beautifully decorated boats, specially adorned for the occasion.
*Please note that the number of performances and program content may change or be canceled due to weather or other circumstances.
Tokyo Disneyland / Tokyo DisneySea【Entertainment Program】“New Day, New Dreams”
From Saturday, December 26 to Monday, January 11, 2027, dazzling fireworks celebrating the start of the New Year will light up the night skies of both parks. Enjoy a festive moment with the message, “Let’s move forward with new dreams!”
*Please note that the entertainment program may be changed or canceled due to weather or other circumstances.
Special Merchandise
Starting Tuesday, December 1, both parks will begin selling merchandise featuring New Year’s themed designs.
Items include a set of privately printed New Year’s postcards featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in traditional Japanese attire enjoying calligraphy, as well as Duffy the Little Lamb and other Disney friends. Be sure to check out Chip and Dale practicing calligraphy, and Duffy the Little Lamb depicted on the hanging scroll in the background. Plush badges of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in festive New Year’s outfits will also be available.
In addition, a variety of colorful “daruma” goods inspired by Duffy the Little Lamb and other Disney friends will be released. On the back of the plush charms and on the tags of the drawstring pouches, each character’s wish for the New Year is written in kanji, under the theme “New Year Wishes.” There are nine types of plush charms and eight types of drawstring pouches, and which design you get is a surprise until you open the package. You can also enjoy the fluffy texture inspired by the zodiac sign for 2027, the Sheep. Other items such as chopsticks and small plate sets perfect for celebrating New Year’s at home will also be available.
Furthermore, starting Thursday, November 19, plush toys and plush badges of Disney friends themed around the Sheep zodiac will go on sale. This time, Stitch and Baymax will make their first appearance in this series.
*Please note that the contents of the special merchandise are subject to change without notice. Depending on stock, items may sell out or be discontinued even during the event period, or may continue to be sold after the event ends.
Special Menu
Starting Saturday, December 26, several locations in both parks will offer a souvenir cup shaped like a traditional Japanese teacup, featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in kimono and Duffy the Little Lamb, along with a matcha jelly and black sesame mousse dessert.
Additionally, from Thursday, December 31 to Tuesday, January 5, 2027, “ozoni” (New Year’s soup) will be available at Restaurant Hokusai in Tokyo Disneyland and Restaurant Sakura in Tokyo DisneySea. This festive dish includes Awaodori chicken, round rice cakes, and fish cake shaped like Mickey Mouse. At both restaurants, you can substitute the miso soup or clear soup that comes with your meal for ozoni.
*Please note that the contents of the special menu are subject to change without notice. Items may sell out or be discontinued.
Decorations
At Tokyo Disneyland, from Saturday, December 26 to Monday, January 11, 2027, a traditional New Year’s kadomatsu decorated with designs of Mickey Mouse and Danny the Lamb will be set up at the entrance to World Bazaar, welcoming guests with a festive New Year’s atmosphere. At Tokyo DisneySea, from Sunday, December 27 to Monday, January 11, 2027, a kadomatsu featuring the “Jubilee Blue” theme color of the “Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary ‘Sparkling Jubilee’” will be displayed at the entrance to MiraCosta Street, adding even more brilliance to the New Year’s celebrations.
Other Information
Ticket Design
If you purchase park tickets online for admission between Friday, January 1 and Monday, January 11, 2027, the tickets will feature a special limited-time New Year’s design.
2027 New Year’s Lottery
From Saturday, December 26 to Monday, January 11, 2027, the “2027 New Year’s Lottery” will be available. Anyone can participate by approaching a Cast Member holding a lottery box. Each lottery ticket features a single kanji character and an encouraging message to help you start the New Year with a positive spirit, offering a uniquely Japanese New Year’s experience.
*Distribution will end once supplies run out.
Disney Hotels
At the three Disney Hotels, from Saturday, December 26 to Monday, January 11, 2027, you can enjoy special festive menus unique to the New Year’s season.
At Empire Grill (California cuisine) in Disney Ambassador® Hotel, you’ll find a course menu featuring luxurious ingredients perfect for the New Year, as well as a takeout “Year-End & New Year Dinner Set” that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your guest room.
At Silk Road Garden (Chinese cuisine) in Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta®, you can enjoy a dinner course featuring king crab and abalone, along with a special festive drink adorned with nandina leaves and gold leaf.
At Canna (creative cuisine) in Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, the “Year-End & New Year Stylish Canna” incorporates elements of traditional osechi such as sea bream and black soybeans, creating a menu that captures the spirit of the New Year.
Enjoy a special year-end and New Year’s moment in a variety of styles unique to Disney Hotels.
*Menu contents are subject to change without notice. Items may sell out or be discontinued.
*The Empire Grill “Year-End & New Year Dinner Set” is available exclusively to guests staying at Disney Ambassador Hotel. Please enjoy it in your guest room during your stay. Not available on Thursday, December 31.
Disney Resort Line
From Saturday, December 26 to Monday, January 11, 2027, two types of New Year’s limited edition free passes will be available for purchase at ticket vending machines in all stations.
Why not add them to your collection as a memento of the New Year?
*Please note that sales may end once stock runs out.
Source: PRTIMES
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