Tokyo DisneySea Expansion “Fantasy Springs” Opening in 2023
The new expansion at Tokyo DisneySea is officially named “Fantasy Springs,” and will open in fiscal 2023. The largest expansion ever (announced in 2018) for Tokyo DisneySea transports guests to the worlds of Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan’s Neverland.
The project will cost ¥250 billion ($2.5 billion USD) and include four attractions, restaurants, shops, and a luxury hotel overlooking Tokyo DisneySea — which is said to be the most luxurious accommodations at Tokyo Disney Resort. Guests enter Fantasy Springs via magical springs that reference classic Disney fantasy characters.
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This is all in addition to expansion at Tokyo Disneyland (including a new Beauty and the Beast attraction) that opened in 2020, and a brand new hotel themed to Toy Story.
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Tokyo DisneySea Expansion (Fantasy Springs) Overview
Fantasy Springs is set to open during the fiscal year 2023 and going between Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea (see the diagram below). This area is where the rumoured Tokyo DisneySky was going to go (this rumour has been put to rest). Here’s a quick rundown of what’s going in Fantasy Springs:
- Four attractions
- Three restaurants
- One shop
- One deluxe hotel
Aerial View of Construction Site
As with any project, there is no official opening date yet except fiscal 2023. Once an opening date is announced we’ll make sure to keep you updated! The 2023 fiscal year runs from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. That means we could see it open as late as 2024.
Fiscal years work differently in Japan compared to other places in the world.
Green area is Tokyo Disneyland while the blue is Tokyo DisneySea. The red circle is where the new themed port and hotel are going. © Disney
Fantasy Springs
This new port consists of three areas inspired by Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan. These areas include Arendelle, the forest and tower from Rapunzel, and Neverland. This new port also includes a store and is connected to the rest of Tokyo DisneySea through a pathway between the Lost River Delta and the Arabian Coast.
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Spring inside Fantasy Springs
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Spring inside Fantasy Springs at night
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Spring to the left of the entrance
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Spring to the left of the entrance at night
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Fantasy Springs entrance
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Fantasy Springs entrance at night
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Frozen Area (Arendelle)
- Set after the events of the film Frozen
- One boat attraction
- One restaurant set inside Arendelle Castle at the foot of snow-capped mountains
Frozen Area at Tokyo DisneySea © Disney
Tangled Area (Forest)
- One attraction (gondolas)
- One restaurant inspired by the hideout of the humourous thugs
Tangled Area at Tokyo DisneySea © Disney
Peter Pan Area (Neverland)
- Two attractions
- 1. Guests fly over the jungles of Neverland and battle with Captain Hook
- 2. Guests are immersed in the world of Pixie Hollow
- One restaurant inspired by the Lost Boys
Neverland at Tokyo DisneySea © Disney
New Deluxe Disney Hotel
The newest Disney Hotel will be inside Tokyo DisneySea. This will be the second hotel inside the park (Hotel MiraCosta is the first). The hotel is above and around the “magical springs that serve as the core of the new themed port’s story.”
- There is a mixture of park-facing rooms and non-park-facing rooms
- 475 deluxe-type & luxury-type guests rooms
- Gift shop
- 2 restaurants and a lounge
The luxurious rooms are said to be the finest accommodations at Tokyo Disney Resort. There’s no official name for the hotel announced yet.
New Tokyo DisneySea Hotel © Disney
Construction Updates
Construction is underway and here we’ll update you with the latest construction photos and videos from Tokyo DisneySea during the expansion.
Fantasy Springs Ground Breaking Ceremony
The Fantasy Springs name was announced as the Oriental Land Company, which owns and operation Tokyo Disney Resort, and The Walt Disney Company held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 21, 2019. Oriental Land Company President and CEO Kazumi Toshio and Disney CEO Bob Iger both spoke.
In spring 2020 the Beauty and the Beast attraction and Fantasy Land expansion open in Tokyo Disneyland. See our 10 Things Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort by 2022 for all the details.
Fantasy Springs details were confirmed in the Tokyo Disney resort media release in May 2019. in January 2020, the resort announced that the new expansion would open in 2023.
Explorer Thoughts?
Are you excited about Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea? Let us know which themed area you’re most excited about in the comments! Information and images from the Tokyo Disney Resort media release and website.
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This is so frikking exciting! Knowing the caliber of TDS, I’m positive these lands will be mind-blowingly fantastic. Is that Cinderella in the fountain (top 2 pics)?
I loved DisneySea before, and I am sure this will only UP my excitement level for what they’re adding, by 2022.
I have to ask a question though, pardon my second post. When a lot of the “Future of DisneySea” was announced a few years ago, I remember the time line going as far as 2025. And for now, all of this construction and new openings in both parks, leads to…2022. So…what the heck is happening in the three years after 2022? For myself, I am still imagining that they ARE going to join both parks together at the back, through some kind of transport system, from Bell’s Village to Fantasy Springs. I imagine it could be like the train that Ocean Park has, or the train in Florida’s Harry Potterverse has …totally enclosed transport vehicles, with windows showing the journey from Belle’s Village to Magic Springs….and back. Only for three/four day Park Hopper Pass holders, too. That’s how it’ll work. A guess. (o:
I see Cinderella, her shoe the magic mirror and what I think is sleeping beauty and Prince Charming. Wasn’t able to find tink in the picture.
It looks so amazing tho and can’t wait to see more as time progresses. I hope we’re able to get there in 2022 or at least 2023. 🤞🤞
Looks amazing! I think I’m most excited for the Tangled theming, as it’s my absolute favourite! I’d better plan another trip in late 2022.
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