Christmas at Tokyo Disney Resort 2012

[Roger55]

Oh ok thanks, I just read somewhere that it might be around the 22nd or so

The 22nd is the day Disney Fan magazine comes out so that is probably what you read. This next issue should have a preview of the Christmas merchandise.

[DeeGeeDuffy]

Oh ok, do you think people will post pictures of the merchandise?
I didn't even know there was a fan magazine

[Roger55]

Oh ok, do you think people will post pictures of the merchandise?
I didn't even know there was a fan magazine

I'm guessing someone will post pictures.

I personally don't post pictures from the magazine in respect of the copyright laws.

[Danimated]

Preview sites are up! Here are the goodie links:

Tokyo Disneyland
Goods: Page 1, Page 2
Souvenir Menu Items (Cup, Plate, Case, Water Bottle Holder, Lunch Case & 2 (!) Popcorn Buckets)
Make Your Own Leather Carving Combo
Make Your Own Leather Carving Tag

Tokyo Disney Sea
Goods: Page 1
Make your Own Mirror Crystal Locket

OMG, cute!! Donald and Daisy are adorable as Gingerbreads! I like how they have normal eyes.

Kind of disappointed in the popcorn buckets. Snowman Mickey, really? And the boot design again? Seriously? I wanted something different. Takes away from the uniqueness of last years.

Aside from that small issue, this years merchandise/designs look really nice! OLC has outdone themselves again. Going to be spending a lot I'm sure!

[dizneydogs]

Thanks for the links. Loving the Donald and Daisy Gingerbreads too. I was hoping for a Gingerbread shaped popcorn bucket too - maybe next year, but the Snowman Mickey one is adorable!

[tloolgb]

Big Band Beat is one of the best shows I've ever seen...I bet a Christmas version is amazingly fantastic.

[DuffyDaisuki]

Wow, it never even occurred to me that the magazine publisher might not like that. It just always seemed like a nice way to share information with fans who live outside Japan and might have a hard time ever seeing them. Now that you've put it like that, I guess I won't do it anymore either.

The new Christmas stuff does look great. I'm optimistic about the harbor show at DisneySEA, though a bit disappointed the trees don't appear to have the interactive download function this year. Disneyland looks fun, too, as I love the Santa Village theming. And some of the menu options, like cookies and muffins, look authentically traditional. This is my favorite Duffy Christmas release ever, which is especially exciting because Halloween didn't connect with me as much as last year.

[Danimated]

I was hoping for a Gingerbread shaped popcorn bucket too - maybe next year, but the Snowman Mickey one is adorable!

Yeah, I have to admit he is a cutie. The only thing I'm not really fond of is the way it opens. Would've preferred if it opened from the back side of his head. (think Easter Wonderland's 2011 buckets) I'll probably still get it since it's in the shape of the character and I really love those since they're more unique. I'm still conflicted on the other one... it's essentially the same bucket. Some change in colors and a different topper. Nice for those who missed out on last years, or really liked the design, but to me it feels like a double-dip. More pictures will probably help.

[Danimated]

I forgot to post this when I organized the links. Here's TDS's Souvenir Cup and Plate. Really nice.

[dizneydogs]

@Danimated - I like your avatar I was going to use that same image as mine after Halloween is over now I'll have to find another one LOL

[Danimated]

Awe, sorry. You should still use it since it would likely be different enough. Probably even better since most of the time you "cut" the characters out of the background/border. (like your current sig) I don't know how to do that but I got creative and painted red carefully around the image. Your call, I wouldn't mind if we match.

[dizneydogs]

I use a program called GIMP it's a free download and works a lot like photoshop

[Danimated]

Ah, interesting. Thanks for the info.

Here's a preview of the goods Japan Disney Store will have:








Slightly underwhelming so far. The Uni Snowman Bears are kinda cute, though.

[Danimated]

Cover for the December DisneyFan:



I was hoping for something Christmasy, but it's still nice. Here's a few merchandise pics.

[DreamSweetsLove]

First look at the tree on the harbor via @mark_harasi1120 on twitter

https://twitter.com/mark_harasi1120/.../photo/1/large