Home » Theme Parks » Disney Parks » Tokyo Disneyland

First look at Beauty and the Beast attraction coming to Tokyo Disneyland in 2020

in Entertainment, Technology, The Walt Disney Company, Theme Parks, Tokyo Disneyland, Travel

Posted on by Sean Sposato 1 Comment
Belle animatronic backstage at Tokyo Disneyland’s Beauty and the Beast ride holds a book, with Japanese subtitles along the bottom of this 2020 image.

Tokyo Disneyland has just given fans a first look at their new “Beauty and the Beast” dark ride attraction to premiere in the park in 2020. In a new video on their official YouTube channel, Tokyo Disneyland revealed a peek at the upcoming ride’s animatronics, ride vehicles and more.

For the first time ever, the tale as old as time, “Beauty and the Beast,” will be coming to life in the dark ride attraction Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland. The new attraction is part of a large-scale development plan bringing new attractions, entertainment, shopping, and dining to the park in spring 2020 and will be located in the new area themed to “Beauty and the Beast” in Fantasyland. Towering 98 feet above the surrounding area, Beauty and the Beast Castle will be the centerpiece of the new area. Inside, guests can step into the world of “Beauty and the Beast” on the new attraction.

Step into Tokyo Disneyland’s enchanting Fantasyland as it appeared in 2020, where the iconic Beauty and the Beast Castle rises above whimsical village facades. Picturesque winding paths lead visitors through immersive themed architecture, while guests stroll throughout the vibrant park, embracing every bit of Disney magic.

 

Concept art showcasing the enchanting Beauty and the Beast castle and entrance at Tokyo Disneyland, with Japanese text highlighting the park’s spectacular new attraction that debuted in 2020.

 

Belle, Beast, and children stroll past a castle gate at Tokyo Disneyland’s 2020 Beauty and the Beast attraction, with lush trees and stonework capturing the magic of this enchanting themed area on a sunny day.

In the official preview video by Tokyo Disneyland, the attraction’s Imagineers discuss the intense design work that went into the ride’s creation. When designing the attraction’s animatronics, artists and animators from Walt Disney Animation Studios were called in to help capture the fine detail of Belle and Beast. Some of these animators included a small group who helped animate the original “Beauty and the Beast” film in 1991.

WATCH – INSIDE ENCHANTED TALE OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:

Guests spin in teacup-shaped vehicles as beloved Beauty and the Beast characters come to life on a dazzling, colorful stage, surrounded by twinkling lights in Tokyo Disneyland’s enchanting 2020 attraction.

The video also gave a look at the ride vehicle to be featured in the attraction, which will resemble a teacup. Besides the cute aesthetic and theming of this ride vehicle, what makes it special is its movement. Each craft will move in a special way to provoke the feeling of dance.

White, circular ride platforms await guests inside a grand hall at Tokyo Disneyland’s Beauty and the Beast attraction. Japanese text overlays the scene, capturing the magical ambiance of this fan-favorite experience that debuted in 2020.

The Beauty and the Beast attraction at Tokyo Disneyland (2020) showcases its indoor, circular ride vehicle featuring eight seats with safety restraints, accompanied by Japanese text along the bottom.

In the video, Imagineers share that the inspiration for this innovative movement was based on the iconic music from the film, which they wanted guests to be able to dance to. A truly enchanting scene from the attraction where this special motion really comes into play is based on the memorable ballroom dance scene between Belle and the Beast, which was recreated in this ride.

Belle and the Beast share a magical dance beneath sparkling chandeliers in an opulent Tokyo Disneyland ballroom, with Japanese captions and “Artist Concept Only” at the bottom, capturing the wonder and romance of the Beauty and the Beast attraction unveiled in 2020.

In addition to the ride vehicle’s special movements, Imagineers integrated the craft’s movements with the animatronic figures and show sets around them to work together and better tell the story of the beloved film.

Belle animatronic from Tokyo Disneyland’s 2020 Beauty and the Beast attraction raises a lantern, with Japanese text at the bottom highlighting the immersive experience.

 

Belle and Beast animatronics inside the Imagineering workshop showcase the iconic duo from Tokyo Disneyland’s Beauty and the Beast attraction, with Japanese subtitles highlighting this behind-the-scenes creation.

Even though guests will be journeying through the castle in teacups, through design, Imagineers created the attraction for guests to experience the film as if they are an enchanted object, similar to all of the film’s most iconic characters.

This attraction marks the first time Belle and Beast were transformed into audio-animatronic characters in a Disney Park. To see them in action, be sure to watch the official preview video of the attraction from Tokyo Disneyland above.

Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast is set to premiere in Tokyo Disneyland in spring 2020 as part of a park-wide expansion that will nearly double the size of Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland, add an eighth themed port at Tokyo DisneySea celebrating the stories of Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan, and a new deluxe hotel with a one-of-a-kind luxury wing.

In addition to the look at the new Beauty and the Beast attraction, Disney shared a peek at some of the other new offerings coming to Tokyo Disneyland. Near Beauty and the Beast Castle, the Village Shoppes and La Taverne de Gaston offer more chances to explore the world of “Beauty and the Beast.”

Guests pose for photos by the picturesque fountain and statue in the heart of a vibrant village square inspired by Beauty and the Beast, surrounded by charming cottages and blooming flowers at Tokyo Disneyland’s enchanting Fantasyland expansion, which debuted in 2020.

The 1,500-seat Fantasyland Forest Theatre will offer productions featuring Disney characters and music in a dedicated indoor performance space.

In Tomorrowland, The Happy Ride with Baymax invites guests to “join their own personal healthcare companion for an exciting musical whip ride set to swing them round and round.” If you’re looking for a snack, be sure to stop by The Big Pop, a new shop themed to outer space. The store will offer multiple flavors of popcorn and Tokyo Disneyland’s fan-favorite popcorn buckets.

Over in Toontown, Minnie’s Style Studio will be “the first Disney character greeting location in Tokyo Disneyland where guests can meet Minnie Mouse.”

What are your thoughts on these new offerings coming to Tokyo Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Disney 

View Comment (1)