Pokémon is about to do what Disney hasn’t managed in decades: create a self-contained, character-driven theme park experience that doesn’t rely on sensory overload or corporate synergy. PokéPark Kanto, opening February 5, 2026, in Yomiuriland, Japan, isn’t just another amusement park, it’s a living, breathing Pokémon world scaled for intimacy, not excess.

Unlike sprawling megaparks that demand multi-day itineraries and five-figure budgets, PokéPark Kanto is designed for immersion rather than exhaustion. It invites visitors to slow down, explore, and connect with Pokémon in a space that feels alive but not overwhelming. For Disney, which built its empire on controlled chaos and relentless expansion, this might just be the worst-case scenario, as a model that thrives by being the e

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