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.

Bob Iger Confirms ‘A Version’ of Pandora – The World of Avatar Coming to Disneyland Resort

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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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During today’s Q1 2023 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger mentioned offhand that a new Avatar experience was in the works for the Disneyland Resort. Later in the Q&A when discussing Pandora – The World of Avatar as an example, he confirmed that indeed “a version of Avatar” will come to the Disneyland Resort. Earlier … Read more

Capacity Reduced by 20% at Disney Parks During Peak Periods

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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 part of the Q1 2023 earnings call today, Disney CFO Christine McCarthy announced that capacity in peak periods at the Disney Parks has been cut by 20% compared to pre-pandemic, even with attendance up at the Disney Parks. This change goes hand in hand with the Park Pass reservations system championed by McCarthy as … Read more

BREAKING: Disney to Cut 7,000 Jobs as Cost Reduction Measure

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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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In today’s Q1 2023 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger announced an initiative to cut costs across The Walt Disney Company. As a result, the company will be cutting a significant number of jobs. According to Iger, Disney will cut approximately 7000 jobs across the company. Iger noted he does not take this decision lightly, but … Read more

BREAKING: First-Ever Hippogriff, Niffler, & More Magical Creature Encounters Coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios 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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A couple of days ago, Universal Studios Japan teased a surprise new announcement for springtime offerings coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Today they revealed the special treat — atmospheric encounters with magical creatures from the Harry Potter universe around Hogsmeade! For the first time at any Universal park worldwide, guests will be … Read more

Tony Baxter Set to Headline Give Kids the World Panel on Big Thunder Mountain & EPCOT in April

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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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Disney Legend and iconic Imagineer Tony Baxter is set to headline a special panel hosted by Give Kids the World this coming April! Give Kids the World Presents Tony Baxter will be a two-day event featuring special panels on the creation of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and EPCOT. The former will take place April 7 … Read more

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Virtual Queue Remains Open Into Evening at EPCOT

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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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Although Boarding Groups for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind remain a hot commodity even eight months after its opening on some days, we were surprised on our visit to EPCOT tonight to find that Boarding Groups are in fact still available even an hour and a half before park close! Boarding Groups for Guardians … Read more

REVIEW: TRON Lightcycle Run Is Undoubtedly Fun, But Lacks Typical Disney Attention to Detail

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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 has been a long and circuitous journey to get a real TRON attraction in the Disney Parks, and more than forty years after the original “TRON” debuted in theaters, we finally have TRON Lightcycle / Run, a ride for the franchise at the Magic Kingdom largely based on its sequel “TRON Legacy.” And now … Read more

Former Imagineer Criticizes Universal for ‘Inconsiderate’ Waistline Limit Design on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Vehicles

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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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Retired Imagineer Jim Shull has taken to Twitter as he often does to criticize Universal following continued social media dialogue about the size-restrictive seating on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge at Universal Studios Hollywood. Shull’s full thread was posted on Twitter and reads as follows: The new Mario Kart ride vehicle having a 40” waist limit … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Announces 2023 ‘NO LIMIT! Street Festival’ Park-Wide Entertainment Slate

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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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Every year, Universal Studios Japan refreshes nearly all of its outdoor entertainment, and the park has announced this year’s slate of entertainment coming to the park with the theme “NO LIMIT! Street Festival!” This year’s slate of shows breaks from last year’s theme of Dance Dance Dance!, which featured shows like the “Hello Kitty Happiness … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Tickets Finally Available in English Through Official App

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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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Since the Tokyo Disney Resort launched its e-ticketing system on its official app in 2018, the function has been limited to Japanese speakers with a Japanese credit or debit card. But now nearly five years after its launch, the Oriental Land Company has finally made ticket purchases available in English to foreign tourists! The process … Read more

Cast Members Report Issues With Fitting in TRON Lightcycle Run Vehicles, PeopleMover Unexpectedly Closed & Curtained Off, Disney Considering Selling Movie & TV Streaming Rights, & More: Daily Recap (2/3/23)

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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 bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, February 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Releases Nighttime POV of TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

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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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Disney took to TikTok this evening to share a special look at TRON Lightcycle / Run — specifically a POV — for the first time, at the Magic Kingdom! This comes right as Cast Member previews begin for the attraction today. TRON Lightcycle / Run is of course the latest attraction at Walt Disney World, … Read more

Unionized Walt Disney World Cast Members Overwhelmingly Reject Disney’s Gradual $1 Pay Raise Offer

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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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For the past several months, Disney has been in contract negotiations with the Service Trades Council Union, which represents more than 45,000 Walt Disney World Cast Members, over benefits and wage increases. Now the union has officially voted to reject Disney’s most recent offer to the union in favor of more beneficial terms to Cast … Read more

More Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Story Details Revealed, Including Tiana’s Foods Backstory

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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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Disney took to the official Disney Parks Blog today to share more details about the story of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the upcoming retheme for Splash Mountain set to open late 2024 at Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom! At a young age, Tiana developed a deep passion for cooking, and began to dream of one day … Read more

REVIEW: Celebrate Minnie Besties Bash with the Sparkling Strawberry & Elderflower Drink 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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We love to love Minnie here at Tokyo Disneyland, and what better way to celebrate the main mouse herself than with a few special treats and drinks? During the Minnie Besties Bash promotion at Tokyo Disneyland, which includes a special cavalcade as well, we got nice and toasty with the Hot Strawberry Drink, now it’s … Read more

REVIEW: Minnie Besties Bash Hot Strawberry Drink 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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We love to love Minnie here at Tokyo Disneyland, so much that for the third time, the winter is focused around Minnie Mouse! During the winter Minnie Besties Bash promotion featuring a cavalcade and new food, we stopped over at The Gazebo to warm up with a new Hot Strawberry Drink available through the end … Read more

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