TOKYO – Tokyo Disney Resort is implementing a new “Get Soaked” programme to help visitors stay cool amid Japan’s scorching summer heat. From July 2 to September 18, guests can enjoy a variety of cooling experiences, including sprays of mist and water-themed attractions.
One of the highlights of the programme is Baymax’s Mission: Cool Down, a float inspired by the care robot from the animated film Big Hero 6. The float will travel along the Tokyo Disneyland parade route, playing upbeat music and spraying visitors with mist to help them cool down.
The resort is also increasing the amount of water used at three key attractions – Toontown, Aquatopia, and Splash Mountain – ensuring that guests get thoroughly drenched. Additionally, theme park workers equipped with water barrels will roam the park, providing refreshing mist sprays to visitors.
In response to the severe heat, Tokyo Disney Resort is offering Donald Duck-themed portable electric fans for purchase, allowing visitors to carry a personal cooling device as they explore the park.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued heatstroke alerts for 21 prefectures on July 5, as temperatures are forecasted to exceed 35 degrees Celsius in various parts of the country due to a high-pressure system over the Pacific. Central Tokyo, along with the cities of Fukushima, Fukui, and Kyoto, is expected to experience temperatures around 36 degrees Celsius.
JMA has warned that Japan may endure another blistering summer in 2024, following its hottest summer on record in 2023. Average temperatures are expected to be high starting in June and to rise further in August.
Visitors to Tokyo Disney Resort are advised to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas, and make use of the various cooling measures provided by the park to avoid heat-related illnesses.