Inside Disney’s newest ‘super land’ – with Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan attractions and rides
A HUGE new Disney ‘super land’ is opening this year – with rides from three iconic films.
Fans of Tangled, Frozen and Peter Pan will be able to enjoy a range of new attractions and rides when it opens in June.
The new land is opening at the lesser-known Tokyo DisneySea – part of Tokyo Disney Resort – which opened in 2001.
The new Fantasy Springs will open to park-goers on June 6, featuring areas and rides inspired by films like Tangled, Peter Pan and Frozen.
Located between Lost River Delta and Arabian Coast, the land has been described as “an entryway for guests into the magical worlds of these films” by the Walt Disney Company.
Rapunzel’s Forest is among the new attractions.
The area, which has been inspired by the animated film Tangled, is said to be the first Tangled-themed attraction to open at a Disney park.
Attractions include Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, where park-goers will be taken on a gondola ride that details the story of Rapunzel.
A themed restaurant called the Snuggly Duckling is also set to open at the park, serving dishes like Duckling’s Dream Cheeseburger.
Peter Pan‘s Neverland Adventure will be another new ride at the theme park.
Guests will soar alongside Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Children as they try to save John from Captain Hook.
There will also be several Peter Pan inspired restaurants, including Lookout Cookout and Popcorn Wagon, which will serve roast beef flavoured popcorn for the very first time at a Tokyo Disney Resort.
Frozen Kingdom will also open in June.
There, park-goers will be able to board a boat adventure where they’ll be taken on a voyage with Anna and Elsa.
The ride will feature popular songs from the original film as well as other memorable elements.
A themed restaurant called the Royal Banquet of Arendelle will also open.
Fantasy Springs will also be getting its very own themed hotel called Fantasy Springs Hotel.
The interior will feature Disney princesses as well as flora and fauna motifs.
The hotel will be made up of two buildings, including the Fantasy Chateau and Grand Chateau.
Despite its name, the Tokyo resort isn’t actually owned by Disney.
Instead, the resort is owned by a Japanese company, who pay licenses and royalties to Disney.
Spanning across 176 acres, there are already seven themed lands at Tokyo DisneySea, including American Waterfront, Mediterranean Harbour, Arabian Coast, Mysterious Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Port Discovery and Lost River Delta.
There are plenty of other themed rides already open to park-goers at Tokyo Disneysea, including live Little Mermaid shows, Flounder-themed rollercoasters and boat spinning cups.
Tokyo Disney Resort is also home to Tokyo Disneyland, which opened in 1983.
One unique ride visitors love is Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, which takes guests through the castle before being part of the famous scenes will singing along to the soundtrack.
These are spread across seven lands, all connected via the central World Bazaar.
This includes Tomorrowland, Adventureland, Westernland, Fantasyland, Toontown and Critter Country – all of which can be visited with one park ticket.
What is the new Disneyland Hotel like?
The Sun's Head of Travel Lisa Minot was one of the first to visit the new hotel which opened at Disneyland Paris earlier this year.
“When the hotel closed in April 2021, the fairy-tale building that spans the entrance to Disneyland Paris was taken back to bare concrete and rebuilt from the bottom up.
“The result is the only 5-star hotel in the world dedicated to Disney royalty.
“It’s a palatial celebration of all Disney Princesses – and their Princes – from Frozen’s Queen Elsa to Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and more.
“The ultimate treat for all wannabe Disney Princesses and Princes is the My Royal Dream makeover, where little ones can become their heroines or heroes.
“And the 487 rooms and suites are all designed to immerse you in the classic Disney characters.
“There’s even a Disneyland Hotel Cuvée champagne, produced especially for the hotel by the Maison Pierre Mignon.”
Meanwhile, Disneyland Paris also plans to open a ride inspired by Tangled as part of a multi-billion pound expansion.
And at the end of last year, I visited a huge new Disney attraction in the UK with interactive games and props from the film.
