99 Photos of Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea Covered in Snow
This was either a brilliant marketing scheme to promote Disney’s Frozen or Tokyo got the most snow it has seen in 45 years on February 8th. My bet is it was all mother nature’s doing. And if you’re a Disney fan, where do you go on such a snowy day? You head to Tokyo Disneyland of course.
Typically, the only snow you’ll see at Disney Parks in the United States is the fake cinnamon snow they spray out during Christmas and New Year’s, so to see the real deal blanketing Cinderella’s Castle and the rest of the parks was an opportunity that could not be missed.
Saturdays are usually incredibly busy, and we highly recommend you avoid them normally. Since the snow was so heavy, it made the crowds light. All outdoor shows and attractions were canceled or shut down. Heck, there were even Monster’s Inc FastPasses still available in the afternoon!
Tokyo Disneyland Park Snowpocalypse
While the snow made for some great photos, the one thing photos do not capture is how cold it was. The wind was strong, and the snow was sticky. Wearing a raincoat in the middle of winter is something you do not get to do often, along with using an umbrella. My umbrella met it’s untimely demise as I tried to snap that perfect photo of Cinderella’s Castle. Here are some of our favourite photos from Disneyland Park during the Snowpocalypse in Tokyo.
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- You could feel the strong wind and could tell it was going to be a chilly day.
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- All the statues that lined the walkway to Disneyland Park were covered in snow. Tinkerbell must be freezing!
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- The snow made the entrance to the park rather barren instead of filled with Mickey and friends greeting guests.
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- The decor for the 30th Anniversary was completely covered in snow.
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- Welcome to Tokyo Disneyland, currently, the coldest place on Earth!
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- 30th Anniversary Stations Covered in Snow. They still worked perfectly fine.
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- Snow Mickey at the Hub. Cast Members were making Snow Mickey’s everywhere.
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- The beautiful Cinderella’s Castle covered in snow.
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- The beautiful Cinderella’s Castle covered in snow, up close.
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- A closer shot of the 30th Anniversary decorations on Cinderella’s Castle.
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- Looking towards the World Bazaar from Cinderella’s Castle.
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- Sorcerer Mickey behind Cinderella’s Castle
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- Sorcerer Mickey and Cinderella’s Castle
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- Pretty flowers covered in a blanket of wet snow.
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- Full view of Cinderella’s Castle covered in a blanket of snow.
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- Even a warm cup of tea could not keep you warm.
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- OFF WITH THEIR HEADS! … After it warms up.
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- Its a Small World Covered in Snow
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- The fountains were still running normally.
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- Its a Small World Covered in Snow Entrance
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- The guards still had to stand at their post even in the snow.
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- White Rabbit Covered in Snow
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- Mad Hatter Keeping Warms With Tea
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- The tea froze on his tongue.
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- Critter Country was very slippery from all the snow.
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- Snow Mickey in Critter Country
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- “Frozen Mountain”. Splash Mountain was closed due to Elsa paying a visit.
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- Splash Mountain Covered in Snow
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- It’s surreal seeing Splash Mountain not running and completely covered in snow.
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- Mickey and Minnie Snowmen
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- Another Snowman Mickey
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- And Another Snowman Mickey
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- Snowman Mickey
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- Space Mountain Covered in Snow
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- Grand Circuit Raceway being cleared by Cast Members.
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- Elsa decided that Fantasyland should be renamed to Snowland
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- Toontown Entrance
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- Goofy’s Paint ‘n’ Play House Painted in Snow
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- Yet again, another Snowman Mickey
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- Daisy Duck must be freezing in the snow
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- Chip N’ Dale’s Treehouse Covered in Snow
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- Toontown in a Winter Wonderland
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- Mickey’s Mailbox Covered in Snow
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- Minnie’s Mailbox Covered in Snow
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- There was no popcorn being served but you could still smell it.
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- Roger Rabbit Covered in Snow
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- Winnie The Pooh’s Hunny Hunt Story was completely erased due to the snow!
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- Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Covered in Snow
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- Mickey’s Philhar Magic Covered in Snow
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- Disney is really taking their theming to a new level.
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- Please note the cute little ribbon on Minnie’s head. Adorable!
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- Dumbo and Timothy Covered in Snow
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- This gives the Haunted Mansion just another layer of creepiness. I love it.
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- Sorcerer Mickey Braving the Snow in Tokyo Disneyland
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- One more shot of Cinderella’s Castle covered in snow. You can’t get enough of these.
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- Mickey and Minnie Snowmen in front of Cinderella’s Castle
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- The Enchanted Tiki Room still had the torches lit.
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- Snow Covered Statues in Adventureland
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- Frozen Trashcans
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- Theatre Orleans had all their shows cancelled for the day, due to snow.
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- New Orleans Walkway Covered in Snow
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- No one was going to be sitting outside while enjoying the Refreshment Corner.
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- Monster’s Inc Ride and Go Seek! usually has FastPasses gone by 9am on a Saturday. There was plenty left in mid afternoon.
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- Partners Statue in Tokyo Disneyland completely covered in snow with the beautiful Cinderella’s Castle in the background.
Here is a video to give you an idea of how heavily it was snowing.
Tokyo DisneySea Snowpocalypse
This park is a lot more windy than Disneyland Park, which made it very uncomfortable.
It wasn’t long after I showed up in the park that announcements started to play over the loudspeakers that train service was going to stop soon, so I made a quick walk around the park snapping as many photos of a snowy DisneySea as I could.
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- Tokyo DisneySea 30th Anniversary Decorations Covered in Snow
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- Entrance to the Mediterranean Harbor in a blanket of snow
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- Mount Prometheus Covered in Snow in the Mediterranean Harbor
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- 30th Anniversary Banners in a Blanket of Snow
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- No Shortage of Mickey Snowmen
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- Another Mickey Snowman in Tokyo DisneySea. This one has a droppy, yet cute, eye.
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- Tulips Covered in Snow in Tokyo DisneySea
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- Mount Prometheus While Covered in Snow. We could not have timed this better.
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- There was so much snow in Mysterious Island that Cast Members were telling guests to stay away from the sides to avoid falling snow.
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- The 30th Anniversary Stations in Mysterious Island were completely covered.
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- Mount Prometheus in Mysterious Island while completely covered in snow. Journey to the Centee of the Earth was not operating.
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- The wind was so strong that many umbrella’s met their untimely demise. Including my own.
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- Mermaid Lagoon is beautiful while being covered by snow. It’s such a weird combination. And ironically “under the sea” was one of the warmest and driest places in the park.
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- Arabian Coast, oddly, looks beautiful covered in a blanket of snow.
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- These were by far my favourite snowmen. They even has little “ducktales”(Ahhh wooo oooo!).
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- The Magic Lamp Theatre under a blanket of snow. Beautiful.
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- Fountain in Arabian Coast covered in snow but not functioning like normal.
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- Caravan Carousel looks every more beautiful covered in a blanket of snow.
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- Fountains were all turned off. This Jasmine fountain just looks stunning.
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- Raging Spirits was not operating but the fire was still going off even while covered in snow.
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- Hidden Mickey was on the window beside our table as we had an alcoholic Hot Chocolate.
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- Indiana Jones Temple Covered in Snow
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- This is the quietest I have seen Lost River Delta on a Saturday. It looks like a wasteland covered in snow.
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- There were a couple people who were just as brave (or idiotic) as us
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- As we waited to greet Mickey in Lost River Delta. We saw a familiar face, who was hard to see with all the snow on his face.
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- Came across a more detailed Snowman Mickey!
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- I can guarantee this Hidden Mickey is not there anymore, so it’s safe to say this was a very rare Hidden Mickey.
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- Port Discovery was completely under a blanket of snow but you could still smell the Strawberry Popcorn.
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- Port Discovery in the dead of winter
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- Duffy was almost lost in the American Waterfront under all the snow!
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- Same goes for Shellie May!
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- The Mickey Statue in the American Waterfront was completely covered in snow.
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- View of Tower of Terror and S.S. Columbia in Snow Blizzard at Tokyo DisneySea
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- Mount Prometheus was still covered in snow but this time illuminated with beautiful lights.
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- It was quite the day at Tokyo Disneyland. We were freezing and soaking wet, but it was a rare occasion to see everything covered in snow!
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