Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

PHOTOS: Disney Store Japan Releasing New “Be Our Guest” Beauty and the Beast Merchandise Collection on April 21st

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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A long time ago, a giant Beauty and the Beast-centric expansion was supposed to open at Tokyo Disneyland last week. Unfortunately, things have kind of pivoted a bit since then. But the Disney Store in Japan still has our backs! They’re tiding us over with a new line called “Be Our Guest”, inspired by the … Read more

Oriental Land Extends “Work Cancellation Allowance” to Tokyo Disney Resort Cast Members Through May

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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After pushback from out-of-work Cast Members over pay during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus-related closure of Tokyo Disney Resort, the Oriental Land Company announced this week that the “work cancellation allowance” for Cast Members will be extended. According to Yahoo! News (only in Japanese), the pay allowance will provide relief to the over 20,000 Cast Members … Read more

PHOTOS: First New Type C Monorail Spotted Testing on Tokyo Disney Resort Line

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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While the Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks remain closed through at least mid-May due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, operations on other segments, such as the Disney Resort Line monorail system, continue. And in preparation for the launch of the new Type C monorail trains this year, the Oriental Land Company has taken advantage of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Celebrate the Park’s 37th Anniversary with 37 Unique Things About Tokyo Disneyland

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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It’s Tokyo Disneyland’s 37th birthday! As they say in Japanese, otanjoubi omedetou! For many of you, you may have never been to Tokyo Disneyland. So when Tom or I hype it up, you might ask “what’s all the fuss about?” Or you might have been before and wish you could be there right now. So how about … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland and JR Maihama Station 4/12/20 (Deserted Station, New Signs, Hotel Construction, and More)

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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I know what you’re thinking. “A photo report? While the parks are closed?” (Do note that this photo report was compiled on April 6, before the state of emergency was issued.) Well, the Tokyo Disney Resort, despite being functionally closed, is still fairly open to exploration. Mostly thanks to the Disney Resort Line monorail system’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New Security Structures Installed at Tokyo Disneyland

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Even though Tokyo Disneyland has been closed since February 29th, and will be until at least mid-May, construction presses on. Case in point – the new Tokyo Disneyland entrance is almost ready. And while work is still underway on the rest of the area, two new security screening structures just popped up virtually overnight. Let’s … Read more

REVIEW: Kawaii Donald & Daisy Duck Mini Mousse Cakes from 7-Eleven Japan

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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While Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea (and the rest of the Disney parks) are closed, we don’t get to try as many kooky or adorable treats as they usually come up with here. Fortunately, however, a trip to my local 7-Eleven here in Tokyo gave me a reprieve. That’s right, there’s two special cakes that look … Read more

Disney Shares At-Home Dole Whip Recipe During Extended Parks Closure

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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We all love the classic Dole Whip at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, right? Truly, it’s never a visit to either park without one of those fruity, frosty treats. But lately we haven’t had the chance to try it, and it might be a while before we get to once again. Fortunately, Disney has our … Read more

SHOP: Adorable New Disney Tails Collection Featuring “Monsters, Inc.” Toys and Accessories, Plus Pet Tees and More Now Available on shopDisney

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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You love dogs, right? I mean come on, who doesn’t? Well if you’re the owner of one of those furry canine wonders, now you can give them the extra Disney touch with new items from the Disney Tails collection now available on shopDisney! Who knows, you might encounter a fellow Disney fan on your next … Read more

New Limited Edition Disney Parks Pin Releases Through April Revealed on shopDisney

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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While the Disney Parks are closed until further notice, limited edition pins are currently being sold on shopDisney. And it’s not just already-revealed items, there’s new drops coming too. As such, we were delighted this morning to see a whole slew of release dates for the month of April. So, let’s take a look at … Read more

SHOP: New Disney Parks “ABCDisney Letters” Collection Now Available on shopDisney

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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As the extended closure of the Disney Parks continues, we’re seeing more and more parks merchandise on shopDisney. And today, another recent collection appeared online – the Disney Parks ABCDisney Collection! No matter which letter is your favorite, or your name starts with, they’ve got you covered from A to Z. Let’s check out what’s … Read more

BREAKING: Tokyo Disney Resort Closure Extended Through Mid-May, New Fantasyland Opening Date Unknown

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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While the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation initially looked favorable in Japan, things have taken a turn for the worse. On the evening of April 7th, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency through May 6th for 7 Japanese prefectures. These include Chiba, the home of Tokyo Disney Resort, as well as Tokyo, Osaka, and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea & Resort Gateway Monorail Station 4/8/20 (New Pressed Coins, Fantasmic! Mirror, Empty Park, & More)

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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I know what you’re thinking – a photo report? While the parks are closed? Well, the Tokyo Disney Resort, despite functionally closed, is still fairly open to exploration. Mostly thanks to the Disney Resort Line monorail system’s legal obligation to run. So, we took a visit to show you what we can of the area, … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Will Likely Remain Closed Through At Least May 7th With New State of Emergency Declaration

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a State of Emergency for 30 days in seven prefectures across Japan today over the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. This includes Chiba Prefecture, home to Tokyo Disney Resort, and grants more power to prefectural governments to stop the spread of the virus. The declaration lasts through May 6th. According … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail Reducing Service Amid Extended COVID-19 Closure

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Believe it or not, the Disney Resort Line monorail at Tokyo Disney Resort continues to run while the parks are closed. Every day, the train has operated at 6 to 13 minute intervals, usually with two trains on the system at once. But in light of the continued closure extensions and the shuttering of the … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Halts Sales of Open-Date Tickets & Annual Passports Amid Extended COVID-19 Closure

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Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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While the Tokyo Disney Resort is closed from February 28th through at least April 20th, ticket sales have been slow to stop. Until March 11th, fixed-date tickets were still available online. But Annual Passports and open-date tickets with one year validity were both still on sale until today. A minor update on the Tokyo Disney … Read more

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