Tokyo Disneyland's Halloween Parade: Media Preview Canceled Due to Extreme Heat—Press Preview on the Eve of Opening Prioritizes Heatstroke Prevention

Tokyo Disneyland (Urayasu, Chiba) canceled the press preview of the new daytime parade "The Villains' Halloween 'Into the Frenzy'" on September 16, 2025, due to high temperatures and heatstroke warnings, ahead of the "Disney Halloween" opening on September 17. On platform X, "Netsu-can" (cancellation due to heatstroke) became a trending topic. On the same day, a heatstroke alert was issued in Chiba Prefecture, and the WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) reached the "severe warning" level, prompting the organizers to prioritize the safety of performers, guests, and media personnel. TDR consistently publishes heat countermeasure tips on its website, such as misting, hydration, and securing shade, and the policy for costume admission remains as officially announced (September 16–30, October 16–31). Overseas parks, like those in Florida, also adjust parade operations in response to extreme heat, and combined with Japan's unique "heatstroke alert," the trend of **“flexibly prioritizing the safety of performers and audiences”** during the Halloween season is becoming internationally established. Although the cancellation of the press preview is unfortunate, it is expected that after the opening, Halloween performances will be conducted with a focus on safety, adjusted according to weather and temperature conditions.