{
  "id": 7976142,
  "title": "Mickey, villains and costumed guests celebrate Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/mickey-villains-and-costumed-guests-celebrate-halloween-at-tokyo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T07:28:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260917/p2a/00m/0et/048000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 16, a Halloween event commenced at Tokyo Disney Resort, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of villains-themed parades and guests adorned as beloved Disney characters. This special event, titled \"Disney Halloween,\" will continue until October 31 at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, located in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture.\n\nIn preparation for the event, reporters were briefed on September 15, one day prior to the event's public debut. A parade titled \"The Villains Halloween Into the Frenzy\" featuring popular Disney villains was announced, with its return being a highlight this year. The parade, led by Dr. Facilier from \"The Princess and the Frog,\" showcased Mickey Mouse and his friends aboard six floats, accompanied by dancers dressed as ghosts and accompanied by eerie and enchanting music and dancing.\n\nThe parks were filled with guests dressed in elaborate costumes. Kaki Takeuchi, a 29-year-old nail technician from Saitama Prefecture, and her friend Mako Hasebe, a 29-year-old office worker, donned costumes as Belle from \"Beauty and the Beast\" and Mary Poppins, respectively. They shared that Disney Halloween is an annual tradition for them, spanning over a decade, where they meticulously plan and look forward to this occasion throughout the year.",
  "summary": "URAYASU, Chiba -- A Halloween event kicked off at Tokyo Disney Resort here on Sept. 16, bringing villain-themed parades and a festive atmosphere fille",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}