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Tokyo DisneySea – Pixar Playtime January 10 – March 19, 2020

Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar Playtime 2020
“Pixar Playtime”at Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea Special Event
Pixar Playtime
Presented from January 10 to March 19, 2020

URAYASU, CHIBA— From January 10 through March 19, 2020, Tokyo DisneySea® Park will again offer the special event, “Pixar Playtime.”This special event will give Guests a variety of experiences themed to the world of Disney and Pixar films.

The Pixar Characters gather at Mediterranean Harbor for “Pixar Playtime Pals.” Guests of all ages will be able to enjoy their favorite Pixar Characters in this participatory stage show, featuring for the first time this year Bo Peep from Toy Story 4. Other entertainment programs include “Lightning McQueen Victory Lap” themed to the Cars film series, “Chef Remy & You” featuring Remy from the film Ratatouille, and more.

There will also be merchandise and menu items inspired by the world of Disney and Pixar films. In various locations around the Park, Guests will find decorations inspired by board games and the iconic Pixar Ball. Forky from Toy Story 4 will appear as an event decoration for the first time this year.

In addition, Tokyo Disney Resort® Vacation Packages will offer accommodations plans with benefits that include special viewing area tickets to enjoy “Pixar Playtime.” Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta® and the Disney Resort Line will also offer programs linked to the special event at Tokyo Disney Sea.


ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS

Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar Playtime 2020
“Pixar Playtime Pals” at Tokyo DisneySea

Pixar Playtime Pals
Venue: Piazza Topolino, Mediterranean Harbor
Duration: About 30 minutes
Performances: 2 to 3 daily
Number of Performers: 40 (including about 17 Pixar Characters)

The Pixar Characters gather at Piazza Topolino to play fun games with all the Guests. The challenge is to complete three games inspired by the Toy Story film series, The Incredibles film series and the Finding Nemo film series. For the first time this year, Bo Peep who had a major role in Toy Story 4 will make an appearance. When all the games are completed, even more Pixar Characters show up and raise the level of excitement. The show’s finale will feature colorful balloons with motifs of the Pixar Characters. Guests are sure to enjoy this happy time playing together with the Pixar Pals.

Participating Pixar Characters

Character Name Disney and Pixar Film Title
Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bo Peep, Lotso Toy Story film series
Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Edna Mode The Incredibles film series
Mike, Sulley Monsters, Inc. film series
Remy Ratatouille
Carl, Russell, Dug Up
Merida Brave
Joy, Sadness Inside Out
Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar Playtime 2020 - “Lightning McQueen Victory Lap”
“Lightning McQueen Victory Lap”

Lightning McQueen Victory Lap
Venue: New York Area, American Waterfront
Duration: About 25 minutes
Performances: 2 to 4 daily

The world-famous racer, Lightning McQueen, is coming to American Waterfront for a victory lap. As crowds of Guests look on, Lightning McQueen makes his appearance in the area decked out for the occasion. Dancers call out to the waiting Guests to join in when McQueen gives the signal. The selected Guests do a “dance and drive” with McQueen through the New York area. A checkered flag waves to mark the finish line.

Participating Pixar Character
Character Name  / Disney and Pixar Film Title
Lightning McQueen / Cars film series

Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar Playtime 2020 - “Chef Remy & You
“Chef Remy & You” at Tokyo DisneySea

Chef Remy & You
Venue: In front of Zambini Brothers’ Ristorante, Mediterranean Harbor
Duration: About 20 minutes
Performances: 2 to 4 daily

A pop-up of a popular French restaurant, Ratatouille, is back again in Mediterranean Harbor. The chefs-in-training make their appearance and take orders from the Guests. They try to prepare the special full-course meal for the day, but they don’t quite succeed. Just then, Remy and the chef show up and propose that everyone join in and prepare the meal together. Following Remy’s directions, the Guests “cook” happily together with the chefs-in-training and through everyone’s cooperation produce a special French meal.

Participating Pixar Character
Character Name / Disney and Pixar Film Title
Remy / Ratatouille


ATMOSPHERE ENTERTAINMENT

Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar Playtime 2020 -- “Pixar Pals Steamers”
“Pixar Pals Steamers” at Tokyo DisneySea

Pixar Pals Steamers
Venue: Tokyo DisneySea waterways
Duration: About 20 minutes

Pixar Characters board the DisneySea Transit Steamer Line as a way to play together and greet Guests who are enjoying the special event.

Participating Pixar Characters
Character Name  / Disney and Pixar Film Title
Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Lotso / Toy Story film series
Mike, Sulley, CDA (Child Detection Agent) / Monsters, Inc. film series

Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar Playtime 2020 - “Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band”
“Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band” at Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band
Venue: Waterfront Park
Duration: About 20 minutes

The Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band will present special “Pixar Playtime” performances for the duration of the special event. Selected Guests will be able to particpate in the performances.
“Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band” at Tokyo DisneySea

Note: Entertainment programs are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather, etc. The number of performances each day is also subject to change.


DECORATIONS

Guests will be immersed in the world of Disney and Pixar films through the decorations around the Park. Just like Waterfront Park at American Waterfront the year before, various locations at Tokyo DisneySea will be transformed into a symbolic board game with the pavement decorated to look like the colorful squares of a gameboard. Guests will also see many Pixar Balls around the Park. Again this year, interactive decorations in the form of game booths will be set up. In addition, photo locations will be set up themed to Coco, as well as the Finding Nemo film series and The Incredibles film series. There will also be decorations with Forky from Toy Story 4.


Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar Playtime 2020

Sweatshirt (unisex)
Size M 3,900 yen, Size L 4,200 yen
Cap 2,900 yen
Hairband 1,700 yen
Smartphone case 2,100 yen
Sun visor 2,900 yen
Earmuffs 2,400 yen
Flag 600 yen
Plush toy 2,700 yen
Jacket 5,900 yen

SPECIAL MERCHANDISE
With designs featuring the board game theme of “Pixar Playtime,” about 105 different types of special merchandise will be offered for the special event. These include sweatshirts, hairbands and smartphone cases in vivid red, yellow and blue with a motif of the Pixar Ball, as well as flags, plush toys and sun visors for enjoying the “Lightning McQueen Victory Lap” even more. Guests will also find candy packaged in a game spinner box that looks like the decorations at the Park. There will also be snack items that can be enjoyed as elements of a board game.

Note: Special merchandise will be available starting January 9, 2020. Merchandise content may change and items will only be available while supplies last.

 


SPECIAL MENUS
Guests will be able to enjoy about 20 different types of menu items inspired by the Pixar Characters at restaurants around the Park. Horizon Bay Restaurant will serve special sets themed to the Finding Nemo film series, including meat patties with a motif of the underwater world, as well as roll cakes inspired by Dory. Vulcania Restaurant will serve special sets including custard buns in the image of Mike Wazowski from the Monsters, Inc. film series. Guests will be able to get a taste of the world of “Pixar Playtime” through these tempting dishes.

Note: Special menus will be available starting January 9, 2020. The contents of the menus may change and some items will only be available while supplies last.


Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar Playtime 2020
Day Pass design inspired by “Pixar Playtime”

■ TOKYO DISNEY RESORT® VACATION PACKAGES This online service is offering two-and three-day plans for Guests to enjoy the Tokyo DisneySea special event “Pixar Playtime.” The plans include accommodations at a Disney or other hotel, Disney FASTPASS® that does not have specified times, special viewing area tickets for “Pixar Playtime Pals” and many other benefits. For details (in Japanese only), please see the Tokyo Disney Resort Online Reservations & Tickets website at: https://reserve.tokyodisneyresort.jp/.
■ CAMPUS DAY PASSPORTS From January 6 to March 19, 2020 students may enter Tokyo DisneySea with a Campus Day Passport.
This special value ticket is also available for Tokyo Disneyland. For details (in Japanese only), please see the Tokyo Disney Resort official website at: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/fantasy/harucam2020/.
■DISNEY HOTELS Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta will hold an event in conjunction with the Tokyo DisneySea special event “Pixar Playtime.” At the hotel restaurants, Guests can enjoy special dishes inspired by the characters from the Disney and Pixar films.
Note: Special menus will be available starting January 8, 2020.
■DISNEY RESORT LINE
At the four monorail stations of the Disney Resort Line, day pass tickets will be available in a design based on the special event “Pixar Playtime” at Tokyo DisneySea.