News Discussion

Tokyo Disney Plans New Space Mountain, Broader Revamp by 2035

Tokyo Disney Resort is operated by the Oriental Land Company under a license from The Walt Disney Company. On April 28, Oriental Land announced that it is considering large-scale developments at the resort. These include a renewal of theme park areas by fiscal year 2035.

In an online press conference, President Wataru Takahashi stated that the company's goal is "to provide excitement and wonder that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.“

Since the project is still in the conceptual stage, specific details have not yet been revealed. However, to meet strong demand, the company is planning to introduce a second cruise ship and expand its hotel offerings. It also intends to increase investment to enhance the resort's overall appeal, with a goal of surpassing ¥1 trillion JPY (approximately $7 billion USD) in annual sales by fiscal year 2035.

According to existing plans, redevelopment will begin in Tokyo Disneyland's Tomorrowland. A complete renewal of Space Mountain and its surrounding area is scheduled for 2027. The company also revealed conceptual images for additional area updates.

President Takahashi expressed excitement about the resort's future. He said they will "introduce a variety of new content every year," including new attractions and special events.

1. 1. fiscal　（年度などに関して）会計の、財政の
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2. 2. conceptual　概念的な、構想段階の
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3. 3. reveal　 （計画・情報などを）明らかにする、公開する
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4. 4. enhance　（魅力・効果などを）強化する、向上させる
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5. 5. surpass　（目標・記録などを）上回る、超える
   We have surpassed our original target of a hundred more visitors per month to the art museum.

1. 1. What major announcement did the Oriental Land Company make?
2. 2. What new features are going to be added to the park? What will be changed?
3. 3. Why is President Takahashi excited about Tokyo Disney Resort’s future?
4. 4. Have you ever been to Tokyo Disney Resort? If so, what was your experience like? If not, would you like to?
5. 5. Why do so many people enjoy going to theme parks? What can people get from them that they cannot get anywhere else?

東京ディズニーリゾート（千葉県浦安市）を運営するオリエンタルランドは4月28日、2035年度までに、テーマパークのエリア刷新などの大規模開発を検討していると発表した。高橋渉社長はオンラインの記者会見で「世界中のどこにもない感動と驚きを提供する」と狙いを説明した。

構想段階で、大規模開発の詳細は明らかにしなかった。新規に参入するクルーズ船事業では2隻目の就航を検討。高い需要に応えるため、ディズニーホテルの新たな増設も検討しているという。魅力を高めるための投資を拡大し、35年度には売上高1兆円以上を目指す。

既存の計画では、東京ディズニーランドのトゥモローランドエリアで、スペース・マウンテンと周辺エリアを27年に一新するなどの再開発を行う。今回はさらにその先のエリア刷新の構想イメージも公開。高橋社長は、新しいアトラクションの稼働や記念イベントも含め「毎年さまざまなコンテンツを導入する」と意気込んだ。