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Kyodo News
06-06-2025
- Business
- Kyodo News
Tokyo Disney Resort operator may cut ticket prices for theme parks
KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 23:35 | All, Japan, Travel/Tourism The Tokyo Disney Resort operator could lower ticket prices for its theme parks, company President Wataru Takahashi said Friday, as more people cut discretionary spending due to inflation. Oriental Land Co. will likely consider lowering prices or adjusting the price range for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Prices normally fluctuate in response to projected demand. A one-day ticket for either of the parks, located in Urayasu near Tokyo, currently costs between 7,900 yen ($55) and 10,900 yen per adult. Takahashi's remark came as Oriental Land considers a large-scale redevelopment of parts of its parks under the company's long-term business strategy through fiscal 2035. Speaking about the company's cruise ship that is slated to start operating in fiscal 2028, Takahashi, who was appointed president and chief operating officer on April 1, told reporters the company aims to get it "on track." He described the cruise ship as "the integration of a theme park and hotel sailing across the ocean," adding that every passenger will be able to enjoy a show with fewer restrictions like those experienced at theme parks where patrons often must win a seat in a lottery. Related coverage: New Universal Studios Japan chief eyes expansion of park attractions Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train shown ahead of launch Shanghai to open Harry Potter theme park in 2027
Kyodo News
06-06-2025
- Business
- Kyodo News
Tokyo Disney Resort operator may cut ticket prices for theme parks
KYODO NEWS - 8 minutes ago - 23:35 | All, Japan, Travel/Tourism The Tokyo Disney Resort operator could lower ticket prices for its theme parks, company President Wataru Takahashi said Friday, as more people cut discretionary spending due to inflation. Oriental Land Co. will likely consider lowering prices or adjusting the price range for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Prices normally fluctuate in response to projected demand. A one-day ticket for either of the parks, located in Urayasu near Tokyo, currently costs between 7,900 yen ($55) and 10,900 yen per adult. Takahashi's remark came as Oriental Land considers a large-scale redevelopment of parts of its parks under the company's long-term business strategy through fiscal 2035. Speaking about the company's cruise ship that is slated to start operating in fiscal 2028, Takahashi, who was appointed president and chief operating officer on April 1, told reporters the company aims to get it "on track." He described the cruise ship as "the integration of a theme park and hotel sailing across the ocean," adding that every passenger will be able to enjoy a show with fewer restrictions like those experienced at theme parks where patrons often must win a seat in a lottery. Related coverage: New Universal Studios Japan chief eyes expansion of park attractions Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train shown ahead of launch Shanghai to open Harry Potter theme park in 2027
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nintendo Switch 2 launch draws eager fans
The highly anticipated Switch 2, launching globally on Thursday, is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor, featuring new social functions designed to encourage online play. Nintendo is relying on the Switch 2 to revitalise declining sales. Nintendo has said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year through March 2026. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eager customers lined up outside electronics stores in Tokyo hours in advance to collect their pre-ordered Nintendo Switch 2 The much anticipated Switch 2, being released around the world Thursday, is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to draw players into online gaming Nintendo is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging the US, a chaotic pre-order process in April left some fans frustrated after the consoles quickly sold Japan, the new consoles were sold through a competitive lottery system that Nintendo said got about 2.2 million the official draw, some retailers offered their own lotteries to pre-order the Takahashi was among those who missed out on the official draw but he was selected in the second round of a lottery held by a major electronics retailer in was first in line waiting outside the store, arriving four hours ahead of its opening. He hoped to secure a limited supply of Nintendo accessories to buy along with his pre-ordered Switch 2."I feel very sorry for those who weren't successful in the lottery. But I also had tough time getting this far, so I hope they forgive me!" Takahashi new console comes with a larger and higher resolution screen than its predecessor, with improved processing power, offering smoother and more vivid has said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year through March company has promised to roll out attractive software for the Switch 2 later this year, including "The Legend of Zelda" games, a Pokemon title and a Kirby game, as well as offerings from outside software is capitalizing on the launch with the opening of a store in San Francisco and the Super Nintendo World amusement facility in Orlando, Florida, both set for this Switch 2's rollout arrives at an uncertain time for much of the gaming industry due to new tariffs implemented by US President Donald Trump In the US, the Switch 2's baseline launch price is $449.99 - significantly higher than the original Switch's $299 price pre-orders for the Switch 2 were delayed for several weeks so the company could assess the potential impact of tariffs.
San Francisco Chronicle
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Nintendo Switch 2 launch, after an 8 year wait, draws big lines
TOKYO (AP) — Eager customers lined up outside electronics stores hours in advance in Tokyo on Thursday to collect their pre-ordered Nintendo Switch 2 video game consoles. The much anticipated Switch2 is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to draw players into online gaming. The new consoles were sold through a competitive lottery system that Nintendo said got about 2.2 million applications in Japan alone. Outside the official draw, some retailers offered their own lotteries to pre-order the devices. Koji Takahashi was among those who missed out on the official draw but he was selected in the second round of a lottery held by a major electronics retailer in Japan. He was first in line waiting outside the store, arriving four hours ahead of its opening. He hoped to secure a limited supply of Nintendo accessories to buy along with his pre-ordered Switch 2. 'I feel very sorry for those who weren't successful in the lottery. But I also had tough time getting this far, so I hope they forgive me!' Takahashi said. The new console comes with a larger and higher resolution screen than its predecessor, with improved processing power, offering smoother and more vivid graphics. Nintendo has said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year through March 2026. The company has promised to roll out attractive software for the Switch 2 later this year, including 'The Legend of Zelda' games, a Pokemon title and a Kirby game, as well as offerings from outside software companies. Nintendo is capitalizing on the launch with the opening of a store in San Francisco and the Super Nintendo World amusement facility in Orlando, Florida, both set for this month.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo Switch 2 launch, after an 8 year wait, draws big lines
TOKYO (AP) — Eager customers lined up outside electronics stores hours in advance in Tokyo on Thursday to collect their pre-ordered Nintendo Switch 2 video game consoles. The much anticipated Switch2 is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to draw players into online gaming. The new consoles were sold through a competitive lottery system that Nintendo said got about 2.2 million applications in Japan alone. Outside the official draw, some retailers offered their own lotteries to pre-order the devices. Koji Takahashi was among those who missed out on the official draw but he was selected in the second round of a lottery held by a major electronics retailer in Japan. He was first in line waiting outside the store, arriving four hours ahead of its opening. He hoped to secure a limited supply of Nintendo accessories to buy along with his pre-ordered Switch 2. 'I feel very sorry for those who weren't successful in the lottery. But I also had tough time getting this far, so I hope they forgive me!' Takahashi said. The new console comes with a larger and higher resolution screen than its predecessor, with improved processing power, offering smoother and more vivid graphics. Nintendo has said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year through March 2026. The company has promised to roll out attractive software for the Switch 2 later this year, including 'The Legend of Zelda' games, a Pokemon title and a Kirby game, as well as offerings from outside software companies. Nintendo is capitalizing on the launch with the opening of a store in San Francisco and the Super Nintendo World amusement facility in Orlando, Florida, both set for this month.
