New Years’ at Tokyo Disney Resort (2026)

New Years, also called “oshougatsu” (お正月), holds significant cultural importance in Japan. Typically observed from January 1st to 3rd, it is a time when families unite to commemorate the holiday. While many other businesses close during this period, Tokyo Disney Resort offers a distinctly Japanese New Year’s celebration, featuring Disney characters dressed in traditional yukata and special food and drink offerings.

The New Years runs from January 1st through 12th at Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea.

We’ve put together a handy guide to help you make the most of your trip during this celebration, including what you can anticipate regarding weather, and crowd levels, along with personal tips and suggestions to enhance your visit. This one-of-a-kind event is exclusive to Tokyo Disney Resort and is a must-see if you’re in Japan during its run.

Things to Know

Here are key points to know about New Year’s at Tokyo Disney Resort:

• The entrances of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will be adorned with Kadomatsu decorations from Saturday, December 27th to Monday, January 12th, 2026.
• There is no overnight party at either park.
• Merchandise is available from December 1 and for a strictly limited time.
• New Year’s is the shortest event at Tokyo Disney Resort.

(Read More: Buy your tickets for Tokyo Disneyland in advance and save time & money)

When to Visit

Given how short the event is, the best time to visit is any day during the event! Since this is a holiday period, expect large crowds at the parks (check out our crowd calendar). January in Tokyo can be quite chilly, with an average temperature of around 5°C (41°F). It’s advisable to dress in layers and ensure you stay warm, particularly during the winter evenings.

If you must pick a specific day to attend, January 1 is an excellent choice, as it allows you to kick off the year on a high note!

Entertainment

Both parks will offer a rare opportunity to see Mickey Mouse and friends dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos in the “Near Year’s Greeting.” Tokyo Disneyland’s greeting takes the form of a very brief parade. We recommend finding your spot along the parade route 10-15 minutes in advance.

Tokyo DisneySea’s New Year’s Greeting takes place on the Mediterranean Harbour. The very brief show features a single boat. that zips around the harbour and stops at three points. The show is short and it’s tough to see the characters unless you have a telephoto lens. If you want a prime spot, then you’ll want to stake out a spot at least 30 minutes in advance.

Merchandise

To celebrate the Year of The Horse in 2026, the resort is offering New Year’s goods inspired by this year’s zodiac animal, the horse and daruma dolls. Guests can pick up some adorable plush keychains of Mickey and Minnie Mouse in traditional Japanese clothing, a perfect keepsake for your visit.

From November 14th, the resort will offer a range of plush toys and badges will be released of Mickey Mouse and friends wearing adorable horse costumes. The full-sized plush toys also come with corresponding finger puppets!

Additionally, bowls, chopstick sets, and New Year’s decorations inspired by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Horace Horsecollar, styled as Daruma dolls, will also be available for purchase. Japanese-style sweets are available, perfect for gift-giving during the New Year holidays.

Please note that merchandise may sell out or be discontinued during the event, or continue to be available after the event period ends. Items are available at both Parks, Bon Voyage and Resort Hotels.

Related article: Tokyo Disney Resort ‘Year of the Horse’ New Year 2026 Merchandise

Food and Drink

Limited-time food will be available to help you celebrate the new year in style Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will offer a mousse & milk jelly with a souvenir cup from December 26th.

Additionally from January 1st to 5th, guests dining at Restaurant Hokusai (Tokyo Disneyland) and Restaurant Sakura (Tokyo DisneySea) will offer guests the option to change their miso soup to a delicious zoni bowl. From December 26th, the two parks will be selling oden, a dish perfect for warming up during the cold season.

In addition to the food available in the parks, the Disney Resort hotels will get in on the action with some festive limited-time food and drink options from,December 26, 2025 to January 12, 2026.

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

Disney Ambassador Hotel

Tokyo DisneySea MiraCosta

Tips

Follow our tips and you’ll be more than ready for New Year’s in the parks:

• Check the times for the New Year’s Greetings to make sure you don’t miss them ( they’re usually 2-3 times a day)
• Photo spots in front of decorations (entrance) have long lines, so do it early in the day
• Everything in this guide is also available on our podcast. Subscribe to us on iTunes or Stitcher
• The Japanese “Today Guide” is limited from January 1 to around January 9 (and changes every year) which makes for a unique souvenir
• Grab a Japanese Today Guide at the turnstiles to see the latest photos of food and merchandise (and watch our videos on YouTube for English explanations)
• Always buy your tickets in advance to avoid long lines at the park

Disney Resort Line Tickets

In addition to merchandise, guests can collect a New Year-themed Disney Resort Line ticket from the automatic ticket vending machines at each monorail station. Two designs are available, an illustration of Mickey and Friends dressed in summer kimono, along with Disney Darumas.

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