Tokyo Disney Resort 25th Anniversary: Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival
Tokyo Disney Resort 25th
Anniversary: Tokyo DisneySea
Spring Carnival
April 15 to June 30, 2008
(February 22, 2008) To mark the opening of the Tokyo Disney Resort 25th Anniversary beginning on April 15, 2008, Tokyo DisneySea Park will present the popular special event “Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival�? again this year. During this special event Guests will be able to join the Disney characters in a colorful celebration of springtime and flowers.
The entertainment program “Primavera: Springtime Sun�? will be performed twice daily in Mediterranean Harbor to celebrate the season and the bounty that comes from the sun. This program will take place on the waters of Mediterranean Harbor and on the shore.
Another highlight of the “Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival�? will be the flowers and greenery used to decorate many areas of the Park. In Mediterranean Harbor, there will be a multihued flower wagon and Disney character topiaries allowing guests to enjoy the festival mood to its fullest. In addition, guests will find two themed gardens inspired by Disney stories. Waterfront Park in the themed port of American Waterfront will be transformed into Fantasia Garden, with Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice and other elements recreating the world of the Disney classic film Fantasia. In Arabian Coast, guests can enjoy Jasmine’s Garden*. Featuring a topiary of the princess and hidden Genies, this garden expresses the world of Disney’s Aladdin through flowers and plants.
A total of 20 restaurants in the Park will offer flower-themed special menus for the event, and there will also be approximately 50 kinds of merchandise with flowers and plants as design motifs just right for the season available at Park shops.
Entertainment Programs
Primavera: Springtime Sun
Location: Mediterranean Harbor
Performances: Twice Daily
Duration: Approx. 20 min.
“Primavera�? is a carnival on the waters and shore of Mediterranean Harbor in which guests can celebrate the arrival of spring with the Disney characters. The carnival begins with a procession on the shore by the King and Queen of the Carnival, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and performers representing Italy, France and other European countries. Next, other Disney characters and dancers dressed in colorful costumes appear in succession filling the entire Mediterranean Harbor area. As the Disney characters call out “Let’s celebrate the Sun!�? each unit begins to sing about the wonders of the sun.
Mickey and Minnie then board a ship and encourage everyone to join in the celebration. The performers and the audience of guests come together to rejoice in the bounty of the sun through a special dance. The bright and cheerful finale, featuring the new theme song of Tokyo Disney Resort, fills Mediterranean Harbor with a vibrant energy, creating a truly memorable experience for everyone.
Other Programs
At the Fantasia Garden in American Waterfront and Jasmine’s Garden in Arabian Coast, performers themed to these two special gardens will help create an even more festive atmosphere for guests to enjoy.
Note: Entertainment programs are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather, etc.
DisneySea Academy: Flowers and Trees Tour
This guided tour, first offered last year, will again show guests how the flowers, plants and other landscaping elements in the Park are used to enhance the themes of Tokyo DisneySea and to care for the environment. This year, the tour will be conducted with two different routes, depending on the period (April 15 to May 24 and May 25 to June 30).
Type of Tour: Group tour
Tour Length: About 90 minutes
Tour Fee: 2,500 yen (age 4 or older; no charge for guests age 3 or younger)
Tour Capacity: 12 persons (including guests age 3 or younger)
Tour Booking: A tour can be booked on the day of visit at Guest Relations inside Tokyo DisneySea Park
Route: April 15 to May 24
Mediterranean Harbor, Lost River Delta, Mermaid Lagoon, and Arabian Coast
May 25 to June 30
Mediterranean Harbor, American Waterfront (Cape Cod), Port Discovery, and American Waterfront (New York)
Special Menus
A total of 20 Park restaurants will offer special menus featuring seasonal ingredients and flower motifs for the “Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival�? event.
Special Merchandise
Shops in the Park will offer approximately 50 kinds of event-themed merchandise just right for the season of the event. Some items are designed based on the Disney character topiaries, some have colorful flowers as their motif, and others are just a delight to hold.
Original Pin Giveaway
All guests visiting the Park on April 22 will receive an original “Tokyo DisneySea Spring Carnival�? pin with valid Park Passports. Limit one per guest.
-- Posted February 22, 2008