January 30, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Publicity Division
Oriental Land Co., Ltd.
New Attraction to Open in Tokyo Disneyland;
Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour to Close
URAYASU, CHIBA—A new attraction inspired by Disney’s presentation of Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. will open in Tomorrowland in
Tokyo Disneyland Park in Japanese fiscal year 2009. Guests experiencing the attraction will be able to participate in a game of hide-and-seek at the Monsters, Inc. building with the little girl Boo, Mike, Sulley, and other characters featured in the movie. The attraction will capture the warmth and charm of Boo and the monsters, and is sure to be a hit with kids and grown-ups alike.
In other Park news, the Fantasyland attraction
Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour
will be permanently closed, with its final day of operation on April 5, 2006. The tour began in 1986 as Tokyo Disneyland Park’s first “walkthrough” attraction, and has been enjoyed by numerous guests in its 20 years of operation.
Plans for the use of the space currently occupied by the Cinderella Castle
Mystery Tour are still in development.
Outline of the New, Monsters, Inc.-themed Attraction Opening:
Fiscal year 2009 (tentative)
Attraction Name:
To be determined
Attraction Type:
Ride-style
Investment:
Approx. ¥10,000,000,000
Additional Facility:
New merchandise shop
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