By CARLYE WISEL | Bloomberg | Published: February 11, 2021 As some families eagerly await COVID-19 vaccinations so they can get their Mickey-loving kids back to the Magic Kingdom, the most passionate Disney fans are looking forward to something else entirely: a trip to Japan. Tokyo Disney Resort will emerge from the pandemic bigger and better than before. And it s already a nostalgia feast - the idyllic Disney of childhood as preserved in one s mind, where the castle is still blue, soap is magically dispensed in the shape of Mickey Mouse, and families efficiently board versions of Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad that somehow always look as good as new.
Shanghai Disneyland, Tokyo Disney and Disney World are open now, while Disneyland and Hong Kong Disney remain closed indefinitely and Disneyland Paris now aims to reopen on April 2. Here s the latest news on Disney s theme parks worldwide.
Super Nintendo World has a train with a Super Mario theme
News Highlights: Super Nintendo World has a train with a Super Mario theme
To celebrate the grand opening of Super Nintendo World, Universal Studios is decorating Japan as a JR line train in Super Mario packaging.
Starting today, Universal Studios Japan will have a Super Nintendo World train to celebrate the theme park’s Nintendo theme, covered with Mario, Luigi and other Super Mario characters.
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Nintendo fans have been raving about the theme park since the Japanese gaming giant announced its partnership with Universal Parks in 2015. The opening of Super Nintendo World was initially scheduled in advance of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, but both the 2020 Olympics and Nintendo World’s grand opening have since been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. But shortly before a soft opening for Nintendo World, a mini Nintendo Direct included a tour with Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, who introduced himself
Tokyo area theme parks remodel themselves while waiting out pandemic Jan. 12 02:48 pm JST Jan. 12 | 02:56 pm JST TOKYO
Since last year, several of the major amusement and theme parks in the greater Tokyo area have successively been undergoing major renovations. J-Cast News (Jan 11) considers the factors affecting leisure business.
The preponderant motivation has been the aging and weathering of the facilities. But their corporate management has also implementing new business strategies.
The prolonged coronavirus pandemic has certainly had a serious impact, particularly in that more people feel inclined to avoid long trips, sticking closer to their homes when seeking recreation.
First is Yomiuriland. Located in Inagi City in the Tama Hills area west Tokyo, the park has constructed a new baseball stadium for the Yomiuri Giants B team (second string squad) and the accompanying commercial concessions have been placed under joint management.