Special "Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen" to Launch on June 19, 2026, Themed After Tokyo DisneySea(R) 25th Anniversary "Sparkling Jubilee"
JR Central and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. are launching the "Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen," a specially decorated train, on June 19, 2026, to celebrate the Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary. This second collaboration features a single N700A series train with exteriors showcasing Disney characters in anniversary costumes. The interior will also have special decorations and music. The train will operate for approximately nine months, targeting a broad audience, including inbound tourists.
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JR Central (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi; President: Shunsuke Niwa) and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Urayasu, Chiba; President & COO: Wataru Takahashi) have announced the operation of a special Tokaido Shinkansen train, the "Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen," themed after the ongoing anniversary event "Tokyo DisneySea 25th 'Sparkling Jubilee'" at Tokyo DisneySea. The "Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen" is a single, specially-painted train set selected from the entire Tokaido Shinkansen fleet, marking the second collaboration following last year's "Wonderful Dreams Shinkansen." The popular original headrest covers, in-train melody, and table sticker decorations from the previous event will continue, and this time the operation is scheduled for a longer period of about nine months, compared to the previous run of about seven months. ■ Operating Section, etc. Tokaido Shinkansen (between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka) *It is planned to operate mainly as "Hikari" and "Kodama" services. Please check the dedicated homepage (https://recommend.jr-central.co.jp/sdshinkansen/) for the operating schedule. ■ Start Date and First Train Friday, June 19, 2026 Hikari No. 632, departing Nagoya Station at 6:45 AM, arriving at Tokyo Station at 8:42 AM (planned) *Intermediate stops: Toyohashi, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Shin-Yokohama, Shinagawa ■ Operating Period From Friday, June 19, 2026, to around March 2027 (planned) ■ Overview of the Special "Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen" ◎ Rolling Stock N700A, 1 train set of 16 cars ◎ Car 1 Design *For designs of other cars, please refer to the attached sheet. ◎ Design of Each Car Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, Dale, Duffy, and ShellieMay, dressed in special 25th-anniversary costumes against the backdrop of the eight theme ports, are depicted in a gorgeous style, expressing the elation of the festival. ◎ In-train Decorations Headrest cover design (excluding Green Car, Car 7, and multipurpose room) Table sticker design (excluding Green Car, Car 7, and multipurpose room) ◎ In-train Melody "Come Join the Jubilee" (Tokyo DisneySea 25th "Sparkling Jubilee" Theme Song) Spots to celebrate the anniversary event will appear at some stations along the operating route. Limited-time spots to celebrate the "Tokyo DisneySea 25th 'Sparkling Jubilee'" anniversary event will appear at some stations along the operating route. *Details will be announced on the Tokyo Disney Resort(R) official website as soon as they are decided. Image of a photo spot. "Tokyo DisneySea 25th 'Sparkling Jubilee'" April 15, 2026 (Wed) - March 31, 2027 (Wed) Tokyo DisneySea, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary on September 4, 2026, is currently holding the anniversary event "Tokyo DisneySea 25th 'Sparkling Jubilee'." Enveloped in "Jubilee Blue," a theme color inspired by the various charms of the sea, experience a journey through a heart-sparkling festival at the 25th-anniversary Tokyo DisneySea, where celebratory feelings and smiles spread. https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/tds25th/ Reference material for "Tokyo DisneySea 25th 'Sparkling Jubilee'" Design of each car of the "Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen" *All images and illustrations are for illustrative purposes only. ©Disney