Next Club Trip April 2008 Tokyo Disney Resort

[KeithS]

Tokyo Disney Resort 25th Anniversary: New Daytime Parade "Jubilation!"
Starts April 15, 2008

(February 22, 2008) Tokyo Disney Resort will kick-off its 25th anniversary celebrations with a new daytime parade "Jubilation!" starting April 15, 2008 at Tokyo Disneyland Park. The new parade is quintessential Disney and filled with everyone's favorite Disney characters appearing in unexpected settings. There are spectacular floats, vibrant costumes, and breathtaking performances all presented for the first time at any Disney park. Unlike previous parades, this grand procession flows seamlessly together with each unit being tied by a common theme to the next; for example, a river in a jungle leads to a sea, connected by the common theme of water. The parade will stop at a number of locations along the parade route, where the Disney characters, the performers, and the guests can join in a jubilant celebration of the 25th anniversary.

Overview:

The parade opens with Minnie Mouse on a carriage drawn by charming Pegasus horses. In the same unit is the Blue Fairy who waves her wand over the Guests for a magical start to a joyous dream-filled experience.

The next float is in the image of a garden, where Cinderella, Prince Charming, Princess Aurora, and other Disney princes and princesses gracefully dance. This float leads smoothly to the next, featuring forest characters like Brer Rabbit.

To the sound of the drums, butterflies from the forest lead us into a world of jungles. Simba from the Disney film Lion King sits atop this float. Next, the river coursing through this jungle leads us to a sea, where a stylized tick-tocking crocodile winds it way along the route. The float that follows has a pirate ship sailing by a huge crescent moon, with Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and pirates in the midst of a lively, acrobatic battle.

This ocean scene is followed by the tropical island of Hawaii, where Lilo and Stitch greet guests from a canoe decorated with tropical flowers. They are followed by a giant whale carrying Pinocchio. Clowns join characters from Dumbo in comical acrobatics. Characters from the Disney/Pixar films Monsters Inc. and Toy Story also appear giving the parade even more fantasy and fun.

Crowning the end of the parade is Mickey Mouse on a float decorated with the 25th anniversary logo, joined by Donald Duck, Goofy, and his other pals. On this float also towers Cinderella Castle, the symbol of Tokyo Disneyland. The parade comes to a dramatic finale when Tinker Bell sprinkles pixie dust over the castle for a sparkling, jubilant end to this grand parade.

Outline:

Title: Tokyo Disneyland Daytime Parade "Jubilation!"

Location: Tokyo Disneyland Parade Route

Performances: 1 daily

Duration: 40 minutes

Performers: Approximately 160

Length: Approximately 450 meters

Number of floats: 12

Sponsor: NTT DoCoMo, Inc.

Note: Entertainment programs are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather, etc.