Japan's Next Big Tourist Craze: Disney Cruises

Disney cruises will start sailing from Tokyo by 2029.Daniel Slim via Getty ImagesTokyo Disneyland's owner, Oriental Land, will invest $2 billion to bring Disney cruises to Japan.The cruise will operate year-round from Japan starting in early 2029, serving 4,000 guests per sail.Disney's cruise business, including parks, contributed 37% to its revenue last year.Tokyo Disneyland's owner is doubling down on the Disney magic with a new investment in cruises.Oriental Land, which owns and operates Disney Resorts in Tokyo, said on Tuesday it will invest $2 billion to launch Disney cruises in Japan.The Tokyo theme park, which opened in 1983, operates like a franchise.