Everything You Need To Know About This Super Sweet Event
Tokyo Disneyland has transformed into a kingdom of sweets. From January 15 to March 16, the park will be covered in a treat-themed overlay as part of the new Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World event. This is the third installment of the Pal-Palooza campaign, following the popular Minnie’s Funderland and Donald’s Quacky Duck City celebrations last year. This time, Vanellope von Schweetz from Wreck It Ralph is taking over with new entertainment, photo spots, exclusive merchandise, menus and more.
Entertainment
Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World comes with a new candy-themed parade titled “It’s a Sweetsful Time!” This 35-minute parade runs once a day and features a variety of characters including the Disney Princesses, Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, and of course, Vanellope herself. Mickey and friends are also featured wearing new costumes with various sweets motifs.
Guests have the option to purchase Disney Premier Access passes for priority seating at an extra cost. The priority viewing areas are located in front of Plaza Garden and in front of Maurice’s Cottage. Guests with Tokyo Disney Resort Vacation Package reservations also have designated viewing areas for this parade in front of Plaza Garden.
If you see a cast member, say “Happy Palpalooza!” and you will receive a free candy.
Decorations and Photo Spots
Tokyo Disneyland has become a dessert wonderland with colorful decorations. Right at the entrance of the park, the usual Mickey garden display has transformed into a lollipop swirl. The entrance into World Bazaar also has banners and signage of the special event. Various displays throughout the park make the perfect photo spots.
You can take a commemorative photo with a Disney photographer. A special illustrative frame with candies and balloons will be overlaid on top of the photo. Photos taken with official Disney photographers will show up under the “My Photos” tab in the Tokyo Disney Resort app. You can also print your photos at the Digital Photo Express stations. For more information, including locations, schedule and wait times, please check the app and website.
Merchandise
Exclusive merchandise is now available for this limited event. Wearable goods include headbands, hats, shoulder bags, phone accessories and hoodies. The Sweet Poppin’ Stick is a lollipop-shaped wand that you can use to cheer during the parade. Gear up with your favorite merchandise to celebrate.
Various other merchandise is also available, including plush toys, stationery, towel sets, cushions, cookies, chocolates and candy. These goods feature artwork of Vanellope with various Disney characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Food and Drinks
A new menu will bring guests to Vanellope’s world of sweets. For a full list of event-exclusive food and drinks, and where to find them, please check the website.
The Sweets Pop World Set from Plaza Pavillion Restaurant comes with pudding, apricot warabi mochi, canelé, an egg salad cornet, a macaron, a fresh strawberry, vegetable quiche, your choice of donut and a soft drink. The set includes a souvenir placemat. For an additional ¥720, you can change the soft drink to an iced vanilla milk tea that comes with a souvenir coaster.
The Plaza Pavillion Restaurant also offers a Kuign Amann Set with a Kouign Amann hot sandwich (bacon, sausage and egg salad), corn chowder, salad, onion rings, french fries, vegetable quiche and a soft drink.
The Raspberry Whipped Sandwich has raspberry whipped cream, jam, marshmallows and sprinkles. It’s available at multiple locations, including the Sweetheart Cafe and Tomorrowland Terrace, and comes with a souvenir plate.
The Tiramisu Cocktail at Cafe Orleans is an alcoholic treat with coffee liqueur and mascarpone cheese.
For guests who want to try a variety of snacks, the special food voucher may be a good option. You will receive a set of four ¥500 vouchers (total of ¥2000) that can be used at all food and beverage facilities at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea until March 31, 2025. The vouchers also come with a souvenir lunch box.
A new popcorn bucket has been introduced, designed like one of the many popcorn carts around Tokyo Disney Resort. This new design can be found at carts inside World Bazaar and Adventureland, and at The Big Pop store inside Tomorrowland.
