Press ReleaseTokyo Disney Resort

Very Very Minnie! @ Tokyo Disneyland January 10 – March 19, 2020

Very Very Minnie!
A New Tokyo Disneyland Program Featuring Minnie Mouse
Presented Exclusively from January 10 to March 19, 2020!

“ Very Very Minnie!” concept art
“ Very Very Minnie!” concept art

URAYASU, CHIBA— Tokyo Disney Resort® announced that “Very Very Minnie!”– a new special program featuring Minnie Mouse – will take place for a limited time from January 10 to March 19, 2020 at Tokyo Disneyland® Park. The program will offer special entertainment, merchandise and menu items all featuring Minnie Mouse. Some of the Disney hotels will also offer special menus and programs showcasing “Very Very Minnie!”The inspiration behind this program is Minnie’s Style Studio, a Disney Character Greeting facility that will open on April 15, 2020.

Presented at Showbase, the theater in Tomorrowland, will be “It’s Very Minnie!” In this brand-new musical revue, Minnie Mouse and her Disney Friends will be dressed in various costume styles and will perform a new song created especially for this show, as well as music from Park entertainment that Guests have enjoyed over the years.

“Very Minnie Remix,” a mini parade presented along the parade route, shows off Minnie’s broad appeal through both new music and nostalgic elements from past entertainment. The performances will differ depending on the day and where along the parade route the Guests watch the parade.

In addition, Tokyo Disney Resort Vacation Packages will be available for Guests to enjoy the “Very Very Minnie” entertainment and special menus, as well as hotel accommodations. The Disney Resort Line will also feature the special program.


ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS

“It’s Very Minnie!”

Venue: Showbase
Duration: About 25 minutes
Performances: 4 to 5 daily
Number of performers: about 25 (including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Max, Chip, Dale, Clarice)

Minnie Mouse is joined by her Disney Friends in this musical revue presented at Showbase. Music and costumes from Park entertainment over the years are brought back in scenes of various styles themed to Latin music, romance and club dancing. “Minnie Oh! Minnie” and “Blazing Rhythms” represent the passionate Latin style, while the romantic style is highlighted by “Jubilation!” and “Minnie’s Tiara of Dreams.” The cool club style comes to life through “D-Pop Magic!” and “Super Dancin’Mania.”And through it all is Minnie and her love of fashion. In the finale, the Disney Friends gather, dressed in costumes inspired by Minnie Mouse, for a climactic performance of the new song created especially for this show.

“Very Minnie Remix”
Venue: Parade route
Duration: About 40 minutes
Performances:1 to 2 daily
Number of Performers: About 25 (including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Goofy)
Number of Floats: 1

This mini parade is filled with elements that are cute and pop about Minnie Mouse. Weaving in elements of entertainment from the past, the parade wraps Guests in a nostalgic ambience while it creates a new world of Minnie Mouse. The parade stops in six different places along the parade route for a special performance of music and dancing from past shows.

The parade will be presented in three versions, each focusing on different shows depending on the day and where the parade stops. Accordingly, Guests will be able to enjoy a different performance every time they view the parade.

Performance content when the parade pauses

Version Content at location A Content at location B
1 D-Pop Magic! Super Dancin’ Mania Fiesta Tropical Bon Fire Dance
2 Disney Dreams on Parade “Moving On” Disney’s Party Express! Minnie Oh! Minnie Minnie’s Tropical Splash
3 Mickey’s Adventureland Mardi Gras Blazing Rhythms Feel the Magic Disney’s Rhythms of the World

 

Locations where the parade pauses (concept image)
Locations where the parade pauses (concept image)

Note: The mini parade starts in Fantasyland, stopping three times in the Fantasyland and Westernland portion of the parade route and three times in the Plaza portion. For the dates when each version will be presented, please check the Tokyo Disney Resort Official Website (in Japanese only).
https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/fantasy/veryveryminnie/pdf/tdl_calender.pdf

Atmosphere Entertainment
During the limited period of the “Very Very Minnie!” special program, Tokyo Disneyland
Band will perform special music in World Bazaar and Plaza Terrace.

Note: Depending on the venue, the number of performances will vary.
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 able to enjoy cute and cheery decorations in various styles that bring back memories of Minnie Mouse and the Disney Friends. The photo location in the Plaza in front of Cinderella Castle will feature Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy—all wearing their new costumes from “It’s Very Minnie!”The lampposts along the parade route will have banners with designs of Minnie Mouse and the various shows and parades that are showcased in “It’s Very Minnie!” and “Very Minnie Remix.”The banner designs will be changed out twice during the period of the “Very Very Minnie!” special program.


SPECIAL MERCHANDISE
About 80 types of merchandise themed to the “Very Very Minnie!” special program will be offered at the Park. Motifs from the “It’s Very Minnie!” show will be used on clear folders and postcards, while the polka dots from Minnie Mouse’s signature costume will be found on keychain sets and memo pad sets. To enjoy the special program even more, Minnie Mouse-inspired flags and items like character gloves and hairbands that can be worn in the Park will also be available in new designs. In addition, a popular package of cookies will be available in an extra-large size.

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


SPECIAL MENUS
Inspired by Minnie Mouse, about 20 types of cute and cheery special menus will be offered during the “Very Very Minnie!”special program. The Mickey Pizza at Huey, Dewey and Louie’s Good Time Cafe will be offered in a Minnie Mouse-motif version exclusively during this period. Also available will be a cute tapioca drink inspired by Minnie’s signature polka dot dress. A special set menu at Eastside Cafe will feature pasta with a pink sauce and a bow, while Blue Bayou Restaurant will offer Minnie Mouse-motifs sprinkled throughout the various dishes in the special full-course meals. Guests can relax and enjoy a colorful meal at these two restaurants.

Note: Special menus will be available starting January 9, 2020. The contents of the menus may change and some items will only be available whilesupplies last.  Eastside Cafe and Blue Bayou Restaurant are Priority Seating Restaurants.


TOKYO DISNEY RESORT VACATION PACKAGE®
This online service is offering two-and three-day plans for Guests to enjoy the Tokyo Disneyland special program “Very Very Minnie!” The plans include accommodations at a Disney or other hotel, Disney FASTPASS® that do not have specified times, and many other benefits, including enjoying the special meal at Eastside Cafe or Blue Bayou Restaurant. 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 can enjoy “Very Very Minnie!” at Tokyo Disneyland with a Campus Day Passport. This special value ticket is also available for Tokyo DisneySea. For details (in Japanese
only), please see the Tokyo Disney Resort official website at:
https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/fantasy/harucam2020/


Exclusive merchandise set available at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
Exclusive merchandise set available at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

DISNEY HOTELS
Tokyo Disneyland® Hotel and Disney Ambassador® Hotel will offer merchandise and menus spotlighting the “Very Very Minnie!” special program. Guests staying at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel will be able to purchase a set of exclusive “Very Very Minnie!” items. The set includes a blanket, card case and a photo prop card. Restaurants at both hotels will serve special dishes inspired by the program. Depending on what Guests order, they will receive an exclusive card with a design that differs depending on the restaurant.

Note: Special menus will be available starting January 6, 2020. The exclusive merchandise can be purchased by Guests staying at the hotel starting from January 9, 2020. The number of exclusive merchandise items and the restaurant-exclusive cards are limited and may sell out.


Day Pass design inspired by“Very Very Minnie!”at Tokyo Disneyland
Day Pass design inspired by“Very Very Minnie!”at Tokyo Disneyland

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 “Very Very Minnie!” special program.