Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse appear in "Toys Wonderous Christmas!" at the preview on November 10. (©Sankei by Hideyuki Matsui)
On November 10, Tokyo Disneyland held a press preview for its special Disney Christmas event, featuring the debut of a brand-new parade, "Toys Wonderous Christmas!" This is the park's first new Christmas parade in ten years.
The parade spotlights toys crafted by Santa Claus and his elves. It begins with Santa making toys, then shows the elves bringing to life the wishes written in letters from children around the world.
A Magical Christmas
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their Disney friends also appear in the parade. Festive characters — such as Christmas-themed teddy bears and a nutcracker marching band — add to the cheerful atmosphere. As children's wishes come true and smiles spread throughout the park, Santa and his friends celebrate together, bringing the magical Christmas story to a joyful finale.
The park was full of happy faces as the colorful parade made its way through. Hinano Yamaguchi, a visitor from Tokyo, said, "We're staying at a Disney hotel and entered early with Happy Entry. The new parade is amazing — the costumes and choreography are so cute."
Giant Tree and Holiday Menu
A 15-meter-tall Christmas tree now stands at the center of World Bazaar, the shopping street that welcomes guests as they enter the park. Special decorations inspired by the new parade have also been added in front of Cinderella Castle.
Restaurants across the park are offering limited-time holiday dishes. At Grandma Sara's Kitchen, guests can enjoy a set meal of omurice topped with fried shrimp and finished with a shrimp–tomato cream sauce. The meal is accompanied by a festive pecan cake for dessert.
Li'l RingRing Merchandise
Exclusive merchandise featuring Mickey and friends in festive holiday outfits is also on sale. Plush toys and accessories show Mickey and Minnie wearing Santa hats and red-and-green sweaters, and fan caps are available as well.
A wide range of items featuring Li'l RingRing, the Disney Christmas fairy character, is also offered, including stationery, magnets, keychains, sweaters, scarves, and blankets.
Once again, Tokyo Disneyland is celebrating the season with a Christmas full of magic and smiles.
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Author: Hideyuki Matsui, The Sankei Shimbun
