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At the captivating Tokyo Disneyland® theme resort, the movies of Walt Disney spring to life with a host of family-friendly attractions. Enjoy roller coasters and fairground rides, watch music and dance performances and meet world-famous Disney characters. You can even spend the night at a themed hotel. The resort opened in 1983 and was the first Disney Park outside of the U.S.

Start your visit at Tokyo Disneyland® Park, also known as The Kingdom of Dreams and Magic. Immerse yourself in the world of Disney’s adored characters in the seven themed areas. Visit Mickey Mouse and his friends in Toontown or relive classic fairytales in Fantasyland. Ride a tall log flume in Critter Country or explore futuristic technology in Tomorrowland. Cruise on a Mississippi riverboat or ride a runaway mine train in Westernland. Visit the Cinderella Castle to discover the story of the much-loved fairytale princess.

Don’t miss the World Bazaar, where you’ll find recreations of 20th-century American shops and restaurants. It’s a good place to have lunch or purchase snacks and souvenirs. Check the park’s schedule for live shows and parades. A highlight is the Nighttime Parade, featuring illuminated floats and dancing Disney characters.

Discover the legends of the sea celebrated in Disney movies at Tokyo DisneySea® Park. Take a ride on Sinbad’s boat or follow the adventures of Indiana Jones. Glide along a canal on a Venetian gondola or journey to the center of the earth with Captain Nemo. Watch firework displays accompanied by Disney songs.

Tokyo Disneyland® is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Tokyo. It is easily accessible via public trains and buses. There are direct bus and train connections from Narita International Airport. Paid parking is available for up to 20,000 vehicles. A paid monorail links the various attractions and several hotels, which include three Disney-themed hotels.

Tokyo Disneyland® is open daily. Allow a full day to visit each of Tokyo Disneyland® Park and Tokyo DisneySea® Park. Check the resort’s official website for details of admission fees, including information on multiday passes. Purchase tickets online to avoid standing in line at the park’s ticket booths. Cut costs by bringing your own food to enjoy at designated picnic areas.

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It takes about 3 different trains plus the Disney monorail (which you have to pay for) to get there. Kind of a pain the butt. We were in Shinjuku.

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ASIA , JAPAN , TOKYO · July 9, 2019 Last Updated on March 10, 2024

HOW TO PLAN A TRIP TO TOKYO DISNEY IN 5 EASY STEPS

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If you’ve ever planned a trip to Disney World or Disneyland, then you know how easy and convenient it is. You can do everything online without the need to talk to a representative. Piece of cake. However, when it comes to an international Disney park like Tokyo Disney, things can get a bit tricky.

This is where this article comes in. Although it can be a bit overwhelming, if you properly do your research, it really can be just as smooth as planning a Disney trip in the States. To help, I’ve created this guide: 5 easy steps for planning a trip to Tokyo Disney.

TRY TO VISIT TOKYO DISNEY IN JANUARY OR SEPTEMBER

I’d say this is probably the most important advice I can give you. Walt Disney World in Florida and Tokyo Disney are the busiest parks and it can get very crowded. Which is why you should visit during the slow season.

I went in January and it was the best decision I ever made. You should also know that the best days to go during the slow season is the weekdays, specifically Tuesday through Thursday, the ultimate slow time.

Avoid going to the parks during the weekends. It can get very unpleasant in terms of crowds. I cannot stress this enough!

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When we went to Tokyo Disneyland on a Tuesday, most rides were empty so all we did was walk in and hop on the ride. Others only had a 5-minute wait. It was so funny watching the cast members just stand there waiting for someone to walk into their rides. It was amazing. I remember riding 3 rides in the span of 20 minutes, no FastPass necessary!

STAY AT A DISNEY HOTEL OR PARTNER HOTEL

If you want to take advantage of being one of the first people to enter the parks AND have a stress-free commute to the parks, I suggest staying at a Disney hotel or Disney partner hotel .

If you’re only planning on doing one day at the parks, then it’s not really necessary, but if you aren’t, you definitely should stay on Disney property. The commute from central Tokyo to Urayasu can be a hassle, especially in the mornings and evenings. I stayed at the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel , a Disney partner hotel, and it was one of the best experiences of the whole trip.

The hotel is situated right across the street from the Disney resort line, which takes you around the entire Disney resort, the parks, and Ikspiari (their version of Disney Springs). It was convenient and so satisfying just crossing the street to catch our train to and from the parks.

The same goes for the Disneyland Hotel, the MiraCosta Hotel, Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay , and the Hilton Tokyo Bay . All of the nearby Disney Tokyo hotels are easily accessible and a small walk to the resort line.

SHERATON GRANDE TOKYO BAY HOTEL

If you can’t choose a hotel and if you’re looking for something affordable, I highly recommend the Sheraton . The room was so amazing and we were lucky enough to stay in their newly renovated wing.

They offer so many amenities, we were slightly overwhelmed. The food was delicious, the hotel itself was beautiful, the little shopping area in the hotel was extremely useful, (I got sick and required some medicine). And they have their own mini Disney store!

You can easily buy Disney tickets right at the hotel and you’re guaranteed admission even if the park reaches capacity. Their body wash also smelled really good! Another great thing about the partner hotels is that you can book them on Booking.com and other travel websites, so you can use your points if you have any.

PURCHASE A DISNEY RESORT LINE MULTI-DAY PASS 

Now you really only have to do this if you’re staying on Disney property, or if you’re planning on commuting to the parks more than one day. Like mentioned before, the Disney resort line moves you throughout the entire Disney property. It’s one large loop going in circles around the resort, with 4 stops total:

• Stop 1: Resort Gateway Station. This is where you’ll find Maihama Station, the train stop you’ll get off at if you’re visiting the resort from central Tokyo. You’ll also find Ikspiari, their version of Disney Springs. And finally the Disney Ambassador Hotel, as well as other entertainment facilities.
• Stop 2: Tokyo Disneyland Station. You’ll find Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel.
• Stop 3: Bayside Station. This is where the Tokyo Disney partner and official hotels are located, (and where I stayed).
• Stop 4: Tokyo DisneySea Station. Here you’ll find Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta.

DISNEY RESORT LINE AT TOKYO DISNEY

The Disney resort line multi-day pass is sort of an unlimited MetroCard. You can buy it for a certain amount of days, and use it as much as you’d like to within the time frame. You can go back and forth between the parks, Ikspiari, and your hotel.

KNOW WHICH RIDES YOU WANT TO DO FIRST

This one is very important. Unlike Disney World, you can’t book fast passes beforehand. This is probably the only negative thing I can say about Tokyo Disney. Because you can’t pick fast passes in advance, it’s all about timing your day and your rides.

People take their rides very seriously. The locals will line up for hours before the park opens in order to be first and run to the ride they want to get fast passes for, or just run to be the first in line, which can become an hour-long within 10 minutes of the park opening. And I do mean RUN – cast members are forced to hold signs reminding people to walk instead of running. Fast passes also sell out very quickly.

TOKYO DISNEYLAND RIDES

At Tokyo Disneyland, the most popular ride is Pooh’s Hunny Hunt . It’s so popular that fast passes sell out within the first 2 hours of the park opening! We wanted to ride that ride because it’s also unique to Tokyo Disney, so of course, that was the main focus on our Disneyland day.

We got our FastPass at opening hours, then, later on, we got Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. We really didn’t have to get fast passes for the remainder of the day because as mentioned before, the park was so slow there was no need!

TOKYO DISNEYSEA RIDES

At Tokyo DisneySea , the most popular ride is Toy Story Mania. It’s so popular it’s insane. Fastpasses sell out within the hour of the park opening. When entering the park, we found it so interesting observing the entire crowd just turn left to go get in line or get a FastPass for Toy Story!

I don’t blame them though, it’s an amazing ride, but we opted out of this one this time. Instead, we got fast passes for Tower of Terror, (which it’s a completely different theme than the other Disney parks and has a terrifying monkey), Journey to the Center of the Earth, (which I found to be a little underwhelming if I’m honest), and Tower of Terror again because we loved it so much!

PICKING YOUR FAVORITE RIDES

Now returning back to my point: you should know the must-rides for you. That way you can plan and know where you have to run to, (or speed walk really really fast), to get your FastPass in the morning. Know how popular that ride is and if it’s one of the most popular ones, get a FastPass for that one first and get the least popular rides later in the day because you can’t get them all the same time. Planning saves you time, which allows for more fun!

You should also know that Tokyo DisneySea is an extremely large park. The minimum you should plan for it is 2 days. It also has the most thrilling attractions out of the two parks, therefore the favorite to most people.

It also has the most interesting theme spots such as Ariel’s Playground, Agrabah Marketplace, and the Italy section. Nothing you’ve ever seen before! Take your time exploring Tokyo DisneySea, it is beautiful.

BUY YOUR TICKETS BEFOREHAND OR AT THE HOTEL

You’ve most likely probably heard of this one. Well, you hear it a lot for a reason! No one likes the morning lines to get tickets, watching everyone rush by you because they already have theirs. Buy your tickets online, or at the Disney hotel, you are staying at.

You can even buy Disney tickets at 7-elevens and Lawsons in central Tokyo if that’s where you’re staying, it’s so easy and convenient! Just don’t do it when you reach the gates.

Tokyo Disney tickets are also the most affordable Disney tickets in my opinion. Compared to other parks, it’s moderately priced. The food and merchandise are also surprisingly affordable if you were wondering!

WHAT TO KNOW FOR VISITING JAPAN

Japan visas.

Citizens of many countries can get a free 90 day entry to visit Japan for tourism.

Be sure to check the official Japanese Immigration Website for the latest information for your specific country.

The currency used in Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY) . The current exchange rate is approximately 1 USD to 108 JPY. You can check the latest EUR exchange rate on Google .

While traveling, our number one tip is to use a free Charles Schwab Debit Card which gives unlimited worldwide ATM Fee Refunds and the true exchange rate.

BEST TOURS IN TOKYO

Some of the best tours and things to do in Tokyo are:

• Tokyo Temples and Shrines Morning Tour
• Tokyo: Sushi Making Class
• 2-Hour Asakusa Food Hunt & Cultural Tour
• Photo Shoot in Tokyo with a Private Photographer

WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO

We recommend booking your hotels on Booking.com to get the best rate and many hotels offer free cancellation in case your plans change.

Some of our favorite hotels near Tokyo Disney are:

• Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
• Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay
• Hilton Tokyo Bay

AirBnB is also a great option in Tokyo (and you can save $44 using that link to sign up!).

BEST TIME TO VISIT JAPAN

The best time to visit Japan is during the shoulder seasons of March to May or September to November . These times have the mildest temperatures and will be less crowded than summer.

BEST BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN

Read more about Japan before you go! Some of the best books about Japan are:

• Memoirs of a Geisha
• Shogun: The Epic Novel of Japan
• My Year of Meats

WHAT POWER ADAPTERS DO YOU NEED

Japan uses standard Type A and Type B adapters also commonly used in the USA. However, keep in mind that the voltage is different so be careful with your electronics and bring a voltage converter if necessary.

You can buy a universal adapter that will work in any country and has extra ports for USB cables to charge your phone and other devices.

We also always travel with a portable battery pack which is great to keep your phone charged on long journeys.

TRANSPORTATION IN JAPAN

• Public Transportation: Japan has extensive public transportation by both bus and train. The high speed trains are particularly good.
• Rental Cars : If you want flexibility, we recommend renting a car at the airport. This provides the easiest way to see certain landmarks, though parking in Tokyo can be expensive.
• Uber: Uber is sometimes available in Japan, though it depends on the area (mostly in Tokyo and Kyoto). However, the rules are constantly changing about Uber in Japan due to the strict permits that are required for drivers to offer rides. Metered taxis are readily available. You can use the popular JapanTaxiApp instead of Uber.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Our top recommended travel insurance companies for Japan are:

• World Nomads : Comprehensive coverage for medical, travel delays, and electronics.
• SafetyWing : Cheaper monthly coverage primarily for medical, starting at $37 for 4 weeks of coverage.

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So far, I think Tokyo Disney might be my favorite Disney park, in terms of uniqueness and convenience. Walt Disney World, of course, will always be my OG. But these two parks are the parks that I will always continue coming to.

We hope that this article has helped inspire you to visit Tokyo Disney. If you have any questions about the destination or have your own travel tips to share please leave these in the comments below.

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Many believe that a trip to Tokyo Disney Resort is nothing more than a pipe dream. Sure, the photos look amazing and everyone raves about it, but traveling to Japan is far different from traveling within the United States. While that is true to a degree, some may be surprised at how attainable at trip to Tokyo Disney Resort (and Japan) is. For those who have decided to go on this amazing trip, or even for those that are simply thinking about it, we’ve created this guide to Tokyo Disney Resort. Our planning guide will include the best times to go to Tokyo Disney Resort, places to stay, where to get park tickets, attraction guides, itineraries, dining tips and reviews, and more. We also have trip planning guides to Disneyland and Disney World .

While we’d like this guide to have every answer to any questions you might have, I also don’t want it to be longer than Moby Dick. Instead, think of this as a jumping off point for a trip to Tokyo Disney Resort. There are many links included within the guide, some to our content and some to other sites that we’ve used. Over time, we’ll have more and more TDR content and will update this guide periodically. More than anything, we want this post to ease some of the burden of what might feel like a monumental task. There are more things to plan and worry about when traveling internationally than there are when going to Disney World or Disneyland, but we think the reward is greater when going to Tokyo Disney Resort. For those just getting started on their planning, here’s a timeline to loosely follow .

Near the end of the post I will discuss whether 2024 is a good time to visit Tokyo Disney Resort. After all of the craziness of the last few years, Japan is open and drawing many tourists. 

I realize that people vacation when they can and sometimes that portion of trip planning isn’t all that flexible. If you can’t be flexible on what year to go, don’t fret. Tokyo Disney Resort and Japan are incredible destinations, regardless of the year. Sure, some are better than others, as we will discuss below, but if you are already planning then this guide will try to help you have an even better time. If you’re simply wondering how the resort differs from the American parks then this post may be a good place to start.

As always, if there is something we didn’t cover or you have a question, then please leave a comment. On to the guide!

When to Visit Tokyo Disney Resort?

Like any other trip, when you visit Tokyo Disney Resort will likely depend on your schedule and priorities. Where it differs is that the trip should include going to cities and landmarks around Japan. For example, we’ve centered some of our trips to Japan around cherry blossom season and fall color season. Both were incredible and had little to do with Tokyo Disney.

Before booking our trip, I did check a crowd calendar to make sure the parks wouldn’t be overrun with people during our potential dates. I’d recommend the same strategy for anyone else. The cherry blossoms and fall colors in Kyoto should likely outweigh any factors that Tokyo Disney Resort brings. But, if your trip is mainly focused on TDR then here is a breakdown of what months we’d recommend, starting with the months we’d probably stay away from. We do have a full post on this subject if you’d like to go further in depth .

Like Disneyland and Disney World, the weather in July and August can be excruciating in Tokyo. Both months are also fairly crowded with the higher crowds being in August. Tokyo can be quite humid in the summer and we’d recommend staying away unless you have no other option. June is also quite warm but doesn’t have as high of crowds, so if you need to travel during the summer months we’d recommend June.

Somewhat surprisingly, one of the busiest months at Tokyo Disney Resort is March. This is because of spring breaks for the schools and student discounts on tickets. If possible, wait until the first week of April is over to visit if you are going to Japan in the spring. February is somewhat similar to March, although the crowds are slightly lower and the weather a little cooler.

September and October are hit and miss crowd wise, thanks to the popularity of Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort. The average temperature is ideal but it is typhoon season so guests might run into high winds and rain. Of course, if you love Halloween then seeing how TDR decorates may be worth any crowd or weather headaches.

November and early December have lower crowds and the resort does a wonderful job of decorating for Christmas, despite the holiday not being widely celebrated in Japan. The temperatures can be cold but it may be worth it to see the outstanding décor and experience some of the Christmas entertainment. Avoid the week after Christmas, leading into the New Year as the crowds are absurd.

The lowest crowd levels of the year are generally in mid to late January. Sure, weather is cold but it may be a solid trade-off to see the parks empty. Plus, you may be able to see Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea with snow on the ground.

The sweetest spot as far as crowds and temperatures go is April and May, except for Golden Week (a week in Japan with multiple holidays where many people travel). While the events are slightly less interesting than Halloween or Christmas, the parks look beautiful as guests would catch the tail-end of blooming season and the parks will be filled with color. If you have your pick, I’d recommend May or early December.

For a look into what specific week you should visit, this is a great crowd calendar . It is all in Japanese, so either use Google Translate and then decipher from there or check out this post that breaks down the crowd calendar from the excellent TDR Explorer. Last of all but probably most importantly, go to Tokyo Disney Resort on weekdays. The crowds will be much lower and more manageable. While we don’t completely advise planning a trip to Japan around Tokyo Disney Resort, make sure your itinerary has you there on weekdays as opposed to weekends. This isn’t quite as big of an issue post-pandemic but is still smart to try for.

Airfare, Transportation, & Communication

We have a few thoughts on airfare in our post about what a Tokyo Disney Resort vacation would cost . This will be one of the most expensive portions of your trip if you live outside of Japan. Having said that, airfare from the United States to Japan has steadily decreased in price over the last few years. If you live on the west coast, I’ve seen airfare under $700 out of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vacouver BC. Other west coast cities, including Seattle and Portland, have airfare below $900 round trip commonly. Throughout America, costs shouldn’t rise much above $1,000 RT and could be less than that if you are close to a major hub like Chicago or New York.

If flying into Tokyo, there are two options – Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND). Narita is the bigger of the two airports and may be the cheaper option. Haneda is closer to Tokyo Disney Resort and has been gaining popularity over the last few years. If you are going straight from the airport to TDR then Haneda may be the better choice but only if it won’t cost you much more than Narita. Traveling from the airport to the resort is a little bit cheaper and faster from Haneda but it’s not much time in the grand scheme of things.

If Kyoto, Osaka or other cities in that region are where you’re starting your itinerary then check out flights into Osaka International (KIX). While likely not cheaper than one of the Tokyo airports, it might save you some money in travel costs in getting from Tokyo to one of those cities.

As usual, we recommend using  Matrix ITA Software to find the best fare when looking for a flight. That site includes nearly all major airlines and is very direct in the information given, with no pop-up ads or other distractions. While you can’t book directly on that site, it will show the cheapest option. If possible when first starting to look into flights (and your trip) we recommend being flexible on dates to find the cheapest option.

Once at the airport, getting to Tokyo Disney Resort is fairly simple. Both Narita and Haneda Airports offer direct buses to the resort and the signage within the airport is pretty clear in how to catch a ride. If you are coming from Tokyo (or outside of Tokyo) via trains then get to Tokyo JR Station and transfer to the Keiyo Line. Follow signage for Tokyo Disney Resort from there.

When you finally make it to the resort, there is an internal monorail to take to your hotel. Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel share a stop. Following that is Bayside Station (the Official Hotels stop), which includes Hilton Tokyo Bay, Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay, and other resorts. The next stop is Tokyo DisneySea and Hotel MiraCosta. Finally, the Resort Gateway Station is right next to the JR train line that the trains come from. This is home to Ikspiari (Tokyo Disney Resort’s version of Downtown Disney) and the Disney Ambassador Hotel. We loved the monorail and recommend using it when going in between parks and resorts, although it does cost a nominal fee.

For traveling outside of Tokyo Disney Resort but still in Japan, we like the convenience of the Japan Rail Pass . This is offered to foreigners and gives easy access to railroads, including the Shinkansen (bullet train), across the country. If you are traveling throughout Japan rather than just Tokyo then you will get value out of the Rail Pass at least in terms of time. The rail system in Japan is very advanced and can get travelers to nearly any area they want to go. With renting a car being somewhat out of the question for most (we wouldn’t recommend it even if you were feeling up to the challenge) trains are an easy way to get around. Buy the JR Pass before leaving for Japan. Unfortunately, the prices on the pass have been raised in the last year so it’s not as good of a deal.

Here’s a whole post on the subject !

When traveling throughout the country, Google Maps will be a huge help. We recommend putting locations into Google Maps during your trip planning so that you’ll be somewhat familiar with locations. Planning itineraries using landmarks that are close together will make traveling more efficient and enjoyable.

As far as how to get Google Maps to work while walking around Japan, we recommend a device that you can rent called pocket wi-fi . This is essentially a wi-fi hot spot small enough to fit into your pocket that you can connect multiple smart phones (or laptops) to. This will make messaging (multiple messaging apps work), as well as connection to apps or the internet, fairly easy. You can find one here and combine it with a JR Pass purchase.

How Many Days?

This one used to be simple… Four days . As we’ll cover in the park tickets section, the maximum amount of days you used to be able to buy a ticket for is 4 park days. Multi day tickets at Tokyo have not come back yet although I think they will at some point. Regardless, filling up four days at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea is very easy. In fact, I’d recommend more days if it was at all logical or a good value.

Of course, time constraints come into play and eventually you’re robbing Peter to pay Paul. Tokyo, Kyoto and other landmarks in Japan are fantastic destinations in themselves. Staying at TDR for a full week will likely take a hefty chunk out of your trip to Japan. Perhaps that’s fine with you and, if that’s the case, you should stick to a 4-Day pass. If on limited time, I do think you could see most everything with a 3-Day Passport. That’s assuming that you are going during the week and at a less busy time of year. Any lower than 3 days and I’m not sure how you’ll be able to see everything. Perhaps that’s okay with you if you’re more interested in Japan than you are Tokyo Disney Resort. Since you’re reading this blog, we come at it from a Disney centered point of view but can certainly understand being more interested in other aspects of the trip. That said, four days gives you the ability to explore the parks as well as ride and see nearly everything without rushing around.

Where to Stay?

We’ve covered this topic extensively in this post . A quick breakdown of the accommodation situation (feels like a Schoolhouse Rock song) – there are Disney Hotels, Official Hotels, and Partner Hotels or other places throughout Urayasu and Tokyo. The Disney Hotels include Hotel MiraCosta , Tokyo Disneyland Hotel , and the Disney Ambassador Hotel. These hotels are pricey but lavish with outstanding locations. The recently opened and popular Toy Story Hotel fills the mid-range price point. There’s also Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel that would be considered a value Disney hotel. We do not recommend that option, as the location is far worse compared to similarly priced hotels. These hotels do get you into the parks 15 minutes early in the morning, which might not seem like a lot but is beneficial for the headliner rides. Staying at one of these hotels also makes it easy to book dining reservations ahead of time. If you have the means, the high-end Disney Hotels are incredible.

The Official Hotels are also very nice and with a great location. No, they aren’t Disney hotels but they are usually far cheaper. Their location is mere minutes away from the parks while still being high quality hotels. The Official Hotels include a Hilton, Sheraton and several other Japanese chain hotels. If you are wanting to stay somewhere nice and close but are looking to save a little money then one of these hotels is the way to go.

Lastly, the partner hotels or staying at an Airbnb away from the parks is an option. Frankly, we wouldn’t recommend this unless you are on an extremely strict budget. Even then, we’d recommend trying to save elsewhere. Transportation can be a bit of a headache if you are staying outside of the resort grounds and makes getting to the parks on-time in the morning quite difficult. While we don’t recommend them while staying at Tokyo Disney Resort, we have had several wonderful experiences staying in Airbnb’s throughout Japan, specifically in Kyoto and Tokyo. We don’t recommend it here unless you can get a spot very close to Tokyo Disney Resort but do recommend that route for other legs of your Japan journey.

Park Tickets

Tokyo Disney Resort tickets are far more affordable than the Disney Resorts stateside. This isn’t because there is some secret site to go and buy discounted tickets but simply because the tickets are cheaper. With a 1-day ticket costing less than $70 depending on the time of year, the value is already there. Currently, Tokyo Disney uses a dynamic pricing model with a 1-day ticket so it can be anywhere from around $50 USD up to 80.

In the past, Tokyo Disney Resort also offered Starlight Passports (just under $50) which give guests a chance to enter after 3 PM on select national holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. On weekdays, After 6 Passports (under $40) are offered and they allow guests to go into a park of their choosing after 6 PM. While neither ticket is an extremely good value, it is a way to get a little extra park time out of your trip while perhaps exploring Tokyo or another city during the day. We started off our Tokyo Disney Resort stay with an After 6 Ticket before using a 4-day ticket and I thought the strategy worked well, although it’s not a great value. These tickets aren’t offered at the moment but I’m hopeful they’ll come back.

The easiest way to buy tickets is through the Tokyo Disney website or app. You can buy them 2 months in advance and it’s a fairly simple process, following steps as directed. If you are staying at a hotel affiliated with Tokyo Disney, meaning the official hotels (like the Hilton, Sheraton, etc.) or Disney Hotels, then you can buy your tickets there, as well. If you go that route, I recommend doing that the night before you enter the parks as it saves time in the morning and waiting in line at the ticket booths is a hassle, especially on busy days. There’s really no reason to do anything other than buy them on the app or website.

Attractions, Itineraries and Guides

Both parks have a number of world class attractions and we’ve ranked them all. This probably goes without saying but prioritize the ones that we rank in the top ten!

• Tokyo Disneyland Attraction Rankings
• Tokyo DisneySea Attraction Rankings

Of course, there are more to the parks than just attractions. Tokyo Disney Resort is full of incredible entertainment, from jaw-dropping parades to outstanding stage shows. The resort just debuted a new daytime parade and the nighttime option, Dreamlights , is the best we’ve ever seen. DisneySea is home to giant harbor shows that are quite a spectacle as well as our favorite stage show of all time – Big Band Beat . On top of that, both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea have beautiful lands that you should take plenty of time to explore and enjoy. With all of this in mind, we’ve created 1-Day Itineraries to each park that try to encompass the best of attractions, shows, food and wandering.

• Tokyo Disneyland 1-Day Itinerary
• Tokyo DisneySea 1-Day Itinerary

While we tried to incorporate this into our itineraries, make sure to give yourself time to relax and wander the park. Part of the charm of these parks is some of the beautifully detailed lands inside of them. I could walk around Tokyo DisneySea for an entire day without riding an attraction and be perfectly happy. Tokyo Disneyland isn’t far behind in that regard either. A few of our favorite lands in these parks are Mediterranean Harbor, American Waterfront, Mysterious Island, and Arabian Coast in DisneySea and Westernland, Fantasyland, and World Bazaar in Tokyo Disneyland.

The food in Japan is one of the things that we’re asked most about. While we understand that foreign food can be intimidating, it’s much ado about nothing really. Japanese food is mild, as far as spices go, and full of flavor.  Outside of putting too much mayonnaise on a few random items, we thoroughly enjoyed everything we tried while in Japan.

Tokyo Disney Resort’s food is even less foreign than that as there are plenty of different options throughout the parks. While there are some traditional Japanese restaurants throughout Tokyo Disney Resort, there’s also American, Italian, Chinese, and standard theme park food that we’d find throughout Disneyland and Disney World.  We haven’t made it to every Tokyo Disney restaurant but we do have a number of reviews listed below.

The food throughout TDR and Japan, as a whole, is cheaper than what we’re used to in America. Magellan’s, arguably the best theme park restaurant in the world, has 3-course meals that are cheaper than some standard table-service restaurant entrees in Disney World. It’s easy to find table-service meals for under $30/person and counter-service meals for under $15/person. Dining prices are an easy way to save some money on a trip to Japan.

Tokyo Disneyland dining reviews:

• Crystal Palace (table-service)
• Hungry Bear Restaurant (counter-service)
• China Voyager (counter-service)
• Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall (counter-service)
• La Taverne de Gaston (counter-service)
• Pan Galactic Pizza Port (counter-service)

Tokyo DisneySea dining reviews:

• Magellan’s (table-service)
• Ristorante di Canaletto (table-service)
• Restaurant Sakura (table-service)
• New York Deli (counter-service)
• Vulcania (counter-service)
• Zambini Brothers Ristorante (counter-service)
• Horizon Bay Restaurant (counter-service)
• Casbah Food Court (counter-service)
• Cafe Portofino (counter-service)

Along with some fantastic restaurants, Tokyo Disney Resort is home to some of the best, and definitely the cutest, snacks in any Disney Park. This post ranks all of the snacks we’ve tried at both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea . Make sure you set aside some time and funds for snacking around the parks. All in all, dining in Japan and Tokyo Disney Resort is something to look forward to, not something to be afraid of.

Outside of the Parks and Resources

If this hasn’t come through already in this guide, we absolutely loved Japan outside of Tokyo Disney Resort. From Kyoto’s contemplative history to Tokyo’s futuristic skyline, both cities made a lasting impression on us. Kyoto has become our favorite city in the world and one we long to visit nearly every day. I can’t recommend it enough. Tokyo is overwhelming to the senses and fascinating. While we loved both cities, we only were able to experience a fraction of them so we are far from experts. To read about our travels in Japan, check out this trip report . In the future we look forward to experiencing Hiroshima, Nara, Himeji Castle, and other landmarks throughout the country.

For better resources of what to do in Japan check out Travel Caffeine , an excellent travel website by Tom Bricker ( Disney Tourist Blog also has great Tokyo Disney Resort tips). He has developed the best online resource to Kyoto there is, as well as other cities in Japan. TDR Explorer is another exceptional resource to Tokyo Disney Resort, Japan, and other theme parks in Asia. In planning our travel, we used these sites extensively as well as Lonely Planet’s Japan Guide . If you have questions about Japan please let us know in the comments!

Should You Visit Tokyo Disney Resort in 2024?

Yes! The country is open, the resort is in decent shape and one of the biggest expansions in theme park history is set to open in June. Naturally, this means that the summer months at the park will be quite crowded. If you feel like you can handle that, go for it! Otherwise, going this fall or winter would be fantastic. The next big project Tokyo Disney is opening isn’t until 2027 so there’s no time like the present.

Tokyo Disneyland boasts a new Beauty and the Beast attraction as well as the soon to be Fantasy Springs. Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast opened in 2020 during the pandemic. In June, DisneySea will be adding Fantasy Springs , a multi-billion (that’s billion with a B) dollar expansion. There’s no doubt that the land will be a sight to behold.

Regardless of when you’re able to visit Tokyo Disney Resort we know that you’ll have the time of your life. These are two of the best Disney Parks in the world and Japan as a whole is a beautiful place to discover. We couldn’t recommend traveling there highly enough.

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101 Great Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea Tips

Thinking about visiting Japan before, during, or after the 2020 Olympics? These are 101 of our favorite tips to save time, money, or just improve the quality of your experience at Tokyo DisneySea and Disneyland. These ideas will have you touring the parks like a local…even as you’re thousands of miles from home! ( Updated January 29, 2020 .)

If you’ve read any of our posts about Tokyo Disney Resort, you know we absolutely love these parks, and think you’d almost have to go out of your way to have a bad experience. (Well, unless you visit on weekend during a Golden Week.) As easy as it is to have a good experience, there are plenty of little under the radar things that can elevate your trip from good to great, or even from great to magical.

This list of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea tips could go on and on. As Tokyo Disney Resort Annual Passholders, we spend a lot of time in the parks, attempt to try every limited-time snack, special event entertainment, and checking out all of the cool new merchandise…but it’s an uphill battle. Things are changing constantly, and the Japan parks have offerings for every season…and seasons that you didn’t even know exist!

By the way, if you have some good tips be sure to add them to the comments. This is just a jumping-off point, and hardly covers everything that could improve your experience at Tokyo Disney Resort.

With that said, let’s dig into our 101 best Tokyo Disneyland tips…

• DO NOT VISIT TOKYO DISNEYLAND OR DISNEYSEA ON WEEKENDS OR NATIONAL HOLIDAYS. Sorry for yelling, but the difference between a Tuesday and a Saturday is more pronounced in Japan’s parks than any others in the world. These are truly local’s parks, and wait times and crowd levels really reflect that. Read more in our When to Visit Tokyo Disneyland in 2020 post.
• Seasonal versions of Country Bear Jamboree still run in Japan, and they will undoubtedly be named National Treasures and UNESCO World Heritage Sites within the next few years. Do not miss Country Bear Vacation Jamboree if you visit from May through October or Jingle Bell Jamboree (Country Bear Christmas) if you visit in November or December.
• No matter when you visit Japan, consulting our 1-Day Tokyo Disneyland Itinerary and 1-Day Tokyo DisneySea Itinerary for efficient touring plans. We’ve revised these itineraries countless times, and they will maximize what you see in a single day.
• Want a delicious meal in a stunning setting? Read our 3-Course $30 Meal at Disney’s Nicest Restaurant post.
• The biggest expansion of Tokyo Disney Resort in two decades debuts in 2020. Read our Opening Date & New Details for Tokyo Disneyland’s Colossal 2020 Expansion for info about the new Beauty and the Beast land, and more.
• Tokyo DisneySea is currently in the midst of constructing a $2.3 billion new land (and hotel) known as Fantasy Springs . This will debut in 2023.
• Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage is a life-changing attraction that is often overlooked . Do not miss it.
• Consult the Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea Crowd Calendars when choosing your dates to visit.
• Chandu Tails are a life-changing snack that…well, they’re not often overlooked. Nevertheless, do not miss them. Read about other delicious options in our Awesome Tokyo DisneySea Snacks post.
• We’ve stayed at all of Tokyo Disney Resort’s on-site non-Disney hotels, which are the best option unless you’re a high-roller who can splurge for Tokyo Disneyland Hotel or Hotel MiraCosta. These on-site hotels are all on the monorail loop, and regularly have rooms in the $150-200/night range. Read our Hotel Reviews & Rankings for Tokyo Disney Resort for info, room photos, and more about each.
• Always consult the Temporary Closure of Park Facilities page before booking your trip. Maintenance is an imperative at Tokyo Disney Resort, and many attractions receive work annually. Schedule your trip to avoid closures of must-do attractions.
• Tokyo Disney Resort now has an app that can be used for securing FastPass. This is essential for Soaring: Fantastic Flight and the same will be true for Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast. Unfortunately, the app is only in Japanese, and you’ll have to jump through some hoops to download and use it. However, it’s worth the effort.
• Discount TDR tickets are sometimes available, and can save you some money. Read our Tips for Saving Money on Tokyo Disneyland Tickets post for tips and tricks to saving money on Tokyo Disney Resort park tickets.
• No matter the season, one thing you absolutely need to pack for a trip to Japan is an external battery chargers for your phone . This is essential not for sharing photos on social media, but so you have Google Maps to navigate Tokyo’s complex transportation network. Find more suggestions on our Unique Disney Packing List post.
• Contrary to conventional wisdom, the only ATM at Tokyo Disney Resort is not in the basement of Ikspiari. There are more convenient 7-11 ATMs in some of the third party hotel lobbies, including the Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel Club Resort .
• Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights will blow your mind , and should be experienced by everyone, even if you’re “not a parade person.” It’s the best Disney parade in the world, period.
• While taking the monorail is a fun and highly recommended experience, you can walk from Bayside Station to Tokyo Disneyland in a little over 10 minutes. This will save you time in the morning, and also the cost of purchasing a monorail ticket. (On the way back at night, the monorail will be faster.)
• Ikspiari is Tokyo’s equivalent of Downtown Disney. Read our Guide to Ikspiari at Tokyo Disney Resort for our full shopping & dining recommendations.
• For maximum savings on hotel rooms, plan a stay between Sunday and Friday. Weekend rates can be over double the cost of weekday rates, and weekends in the parks are busier, anyway.
• If you’re caffeine addicts like us, we recommend bringing your own “fix.” We use these Mount Hagen Organic Instant Regular Coffee sticks as they are a cost-effective and strong option. Highly recommended! All counter service restaurants at Tokyo Disney Resort have free water, and most will give you cups of free hot water. (However, hot water can be difficult to get due to the language barrier. It’s one of the few things that consistently gives us trouble.)
• We have used Airbnb throughout Japan, including for two separate month-long stays in Kyoto. It’s an excellent way to save money, and is particularly good for larger families, as most hotels in Japan are geared for solo travelers or parties of 1-2. Read our Tips for Using Airbnb post for our recommendations for booking an Airbnb for a Tokyo Disney vacation.
• For the easiest parade viewing experience, watch the last running of the parade from the rail near the Partners statue. This provides an elevated view and is not as good for ground level performers, but is great for photos with the floats in the background. The best ground-level view is the left side of the Central Plaza curb (directly in front of Crystal Palace).
• If you do opt for hotels, we recommend doing a split hotel stay with one hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort for that portion of your trip, and one hotel in downtown Tokyo for that portion of your trip. The commute to Maihama Station from downtown can take an hour, and transferring through Tokyo Station can be brutal.
• From the brilliantly-themed restaurants to the cute and delicious foods, eating is a huge part of the Tokyo Disney Resort experience. Consult our Tokyo Disneyland Restaurant Reviews for food photos and thoughts about almost every restaurant in the parks!
• One of our favorite times to visit is late October into early November. We call this “HalloXmas at Tokyo Disneyland” and have a full post detailing how to do both Halloween and Christmas in one trip . (BONUS: You see both seasonal versions of Country Bear Jamboree, which many experts say is the fastest path to enlightenment.)
• Speaking of which, Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland is my favorite time to visit . The decorations are beautiful, the entertainment is spectacular, and there’s excellent Christmas ambiance. Thanks to the beautiful tree, World Bazaar has a sense of warmth and character instead of feeling cavernous.
• You do not need to pack a voltage converter in Japan. However, outlets in most Japanese hotel rooms are limited, so we’d strongly recommend packing this compact 6-port USB charging station . If you’re like us, most of your devices charge via USB these days.
• Unlike Orlando or Anaheim, Tokyo has seasons. It can get cold (and even snow!) at Tokyo Disneyland in the winter. If you’re visiting from October through March, be sure to consult our What to Pack for Winter at Disney post.
• Did we mention that Tokyo has seasons? Because it can get super hot and humid during the summer. So much so that a big part of the summer entertainment involves hosing down guests with water. Consult our Summer Packing Tips for Disney post for some suggestions. (Even though that discusses Walt Disney World, it applies equally to Tokyo–the top photo in the post is actually from Tokyo DisneySea!)
• For a hassle-free way of getting from Narita or Haneda Airports to Tokyo Disney Resort, use the Airport Limo Bus . Cheaper transportation is available via the JR Lines, which is what we typically use. However, if it’s after a long flight and you have kids, the Airport Limo Bus is less of a hassle.
• Traveling to Japan is not cheap, but it doesn’t have to break the bank, either. While we don’t focus on every money-saving hack in these tips, you can find a ton of suggestions for cutting costs in our Tokyo Disneyland on a Budget post.
• Duffy is “a thing” in Japan. This might come as a surprise for U.S. fans who saw the character fail in the stateside parks. Trust us: embrace Duffy and his friends, don’t fight it. For more on this, read our “ Phenomenon of Duffy at Tokyo DisneySea ” post.
• Thinking about visiting during the Olympics? Read our Visiting Tokyo Disney Resort During Japan’s 2020 Olympics for the pros & cons of timing a trip during the games, and what else you might need to know.
• Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise is very taste-specific. If you love flashy designs and characters, you’ll likely love it. If you’re more into park or attraction-specific stuff, you’re likely to be disappointed. Read our “ Tokyo Disneyland Merchandise: Awful or Awesome? ” post for more info.
• If you are celebrating a special occasion, you can purchase buttons and other merchandise reflecting the celebration in gift shops. Guest Services will have free “Happy Birthday” stickers, too.
• Embrace your inner child and feel free to dress with a sense of “kawaii-ness” at Tokyo Disney Resort. Many guests wear novelty hats, loud character shirts, and other Disney-centric attire. Attire you might feel self-conscious about wearing in the U.S. parks will be celebrated in Japan. Consult Sarah’s What to Wear to Disney post for ideas of practical and nice-looking options.
• Tripods are not allowed in the parks, no matter what the size. If you want night photos like the ones on this blog, we recommend using the Pod Bean Bag .
• Single Rider is available at Splash Mountain, Raging Spirits, and Indiana Jones Adventure. Simply enter the FastPass return line and say “Single Rider.”
• Hilton Tokyo Bay is our favorite non-Disney hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort , and it has occasional flash sales and special Hilton Honors (free to join) member pricing. We’ve also found great prices at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel, scoring rates around $125/night for both of these hotels.
• If you leave your hotel room early to make rope drop and have to forgo breakfast, two options that are quick and convenient are Sweetheart Cafe in Tokyo Disneyland and Mamma Biscotti’s Bakery in Tokyo DisneySea.
• Shops on World Bazaar are open up to an hour after the park closes. Unfortunately, this is when everyone seems to do their shopping, and you’ll find that a lot of inventory is sold out later in the night. Do your shopping in the mid-evening and take photos as the park is clearing out.
• The perfect place to warm up with a hot drink on a cold winter evening and enjoy the beautiful Christmas ambiance is Cape Cod at Tokyo DisneySea .
• “Priority Seating” reservations for table service and buffet restaurants can be made online 30 days in advance, but only on the Japanese site, which is mind-numbingly frustrating to use. Instead, make them in person at the restaurant podiums starting at 10 a.m. each day. That’s what we do, and we’re successful about 90% of the time.
• Thanks to stopovers and open-jaw flights, it’s possible to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, and Tokyo Disney Resort all on the same trip. Read our “ How to Visit 3 Disney Destinations on 1 Airfare ” post for the step by step process of booking this.
• Grab a FastPass for Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek! at rope drop, then race to standby for Pooh’s Hunny Hunt. If the wait is 30 minutes or less, do it. If more, move on to Peter Pan’s Flight and get a Hunny Hunt FastPass later.
• Parade mats are a big thing. We recommend packing this to help save your spot and also “claim your territory” so others’ don’t encroach upon your personal space. You can also buy Disney-themed mats in the parks.
• Want to splurge for a night or two? We recommend booking a night at Hotel Miracosta between the Tokyo (city) and Disney legs of your trip and taking a day to unwind in your room. Hotel Miracosta is inside Tokyo DisneySea, and is an incredible hotel experience that justifies the sky-high prices .
• If you stay at one of the three Disney hotels, you’ll be able to enter 15 minutes before everyone else through a special turnstile for “Happy 15.” This is a nice advantage if you want Toy Story Mania FastPasses, but it doesn’t offer much of an advantage at Tokyo Disneyland.
• If you’re truly a high-roller, you’ll book one of the specialty suites at the Disney-owned hotels, such as the Mickey Mouse Penthouse .
• Sherwood Garden Restaurant in Tokyo Disneyland Hotel is the best buffet at Tokyo Disney Resort . Great for a midday break on a busy day.
• If you only have the energy to do rope drop or close out the park at the end of the night, choose the latter. To take full advantage of rope drop, you need to arrive at least 30 minutes before opening. By contrast, it’s easier to wait out the late night crowds as most people take the train home before the parks close.
• China Voyager and Hungry Bear Restaurant are our favorite fast options for food at Tokyo Disneyland. For the full list, check out our Tokyo Disneyland Counter Service Restaurant Rankings .
• Purchasing a multi-day pass for the monorail might not be the cheapest option unless you take midday breaks at your hotel, but it’s definitely the most convenient one. (Alternatively, using a PASMO card can be both cheap and convenient.)
• All restaurants at Tokyo Disney Resorts have English menus; if there is a language barrier issue, Cast Members will have menus with photos you can point at to place your order.
• Teddy Roosevelt Lounge is a must-visit bar (even if you don’t drink) in Tokyo DisneySea located aboard the S.S. Columbia. Let that sink in. A bar in Japan. Honoring an American President. On a classic American ocean liner. We think it’s the nicest Disney bar in the world–and we’ve been to both Club 33 lounges in California.
• Tokyo Disney Resort is famed for its unique popcorn flavors that are exclusive to certain spots in each park. While we recommend trying a few of these, don’t buy into the hype. You might love them, but you might find them massively overrated. (We do.)
• If you’re staying at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel or Hotel Miracosta, you’ll be given a monorail pass to use for the duration of your hotel stay.
• Tick Tock Diner in Disney’s Ambassador Hotel has cute and photogenic Mickey-shaped baked goods . We highly recommend it (unfortunately, it’s not open before the parks–you’ll need to go midday).
• The various storefronts and other props in Toontown are the Tokyo “cool kid” equivalent of the Purple Wall at Walt Disney World. Expect to wait in line for primo photo spots.
• You can exchange 3 single-day (or multi-day) monorail tickets at the station for a collectible pin. (You don’t have to actually surrender your tickets, which are also collectible–they’ll be stamped.)
• Vegetarian meals are becoming more common at Tokyo Disney Resort, but your best option for that is still the in-park buffets. (Plazma Ray’s Diner is also a good choice.)
• Big Band Beat, Hello New York, and Song of Mirage at Tokyo DisneySea and Let’s Party Gras and Dreaming Up at Tokyo Disneyland (as well as seasonal shows in both parks) have a free lottery system for seating. All of these shows are worth seeing, so plan accordingly if you lose. We highly recommend playing the lotto for Big Band Beat early in the day, and doing the first show of the day via standby.
• If you anticipate “needing” a princess dress or pirate costume while at Tokyo Disney Resort, buy it from your local Disney Store or DisneyStore.com in advance during a sale. Much cheaper that way.
• While we recommend packing cheap ponchos, Tokyo Disney Resort sells branded ponchos and umbrellas–one of the few pieces of merchandise that actually says “Tokyo Disney Resort” on it–and they’re not terribly overpriced.
• There’s a grocery store in the basement of Ikspiari where you can purchase foods to make cheap breakfasts. (At night, there are also markdowns on pre-made meals.)
• If Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights is cancelled due rain, don’t run off. In its place, Nightfall Glow runs, which is arguably a better parade than Paint the Night. (And definitely better than Walt Disney World’s nighttime parade: ~ nothing ~)
• Photography rules on attractions and shows are strict and difficult to ascertain. “No flash” also means no LCD screens in most cases, so hold your phone to your chest so no one else can see the LCD screen if you plan on using it.
• Our favorite counter service restaurant at Tokyo DisneySea is Casbah Food Court. You can read how they all stack up in our Tokyo DisneySea Counter Service Restaurant Rankings .
• Photos with roaming characters are a free-for-all. It’s one of the few scenarios where the orderliness of Japan gives way to mass chaos. Nevertheless, it’s a fun experience, and usually characters will go out of their way to seek out the confused foreigner if you have trouble being assertive.
• It’s possible to view all of Tokyo DisneySea’s harbor shows from Fortress Explorations. This “rear” vantage isn’t always the best, but these are mostly 360-degree shows, and you can show up and grab a spot at the last minute, unlike the front of the park.
• Crowds at Fantasyland attractions thin dramatically in the evening, especially if the weather is crowd or rainy. We routinely encounter a <10 minute wait at Pooh’s Hunny Hunt in the last half-hour the park is open.
• In parade and show seating areas, standing is not allowed, nor are shoulder kids or even large hats.
• Duffy and friends merchandise is only sold at Tokyo DisneySea. Certain Duffy items are limited edition, and sell out within hours of being released.
• If you’re into park audio or videos, you’re in luck–Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea release CDs and DVDs/Blu-ray for pretty much everything. Here’s a look at the excellent Tokyo Disneyland 30th Anniversary Blu-ray Set we bought .
• The monorail typically runs 90 minutes after park closing. This could be problematic if you stay out late in Shinjuku and return at Tokyo Disney Resort long after the parks close…and have to walk from Maihama Station to your hotel in the cold. (Not that this has ever happened to us…multiple times…or anything!)
• Avoid dedicated character meet & greets. The lines are usually long, and to get people through as quickly as possible, only one photo per party is allowed. The experience is rushed and often un-fun.
• Free Wi-Fi internet is not available throughout the theme parks at Tokyo Disney Resort, so you’ll either need a MiFi or international data on your phone.
• Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall– the popular Alice in Wonderland restaurant in Tokyo Disneyland –often draws a line. We recommend lining up 5 minutes before they open (often as early as 10 a.m.) to beat the crowds.
• Bell Services at all Tokyo Disney Resort hotels (Disney and non) will store your luggage, meaning you can enjoy the parks if you arrive too early on check-in day or have a late flight out on check-out day. (There are also lockers at Maihama Station.)
• The popular Green Alien Mochi that we highlight in our Adorable & Awesome Tokyo Disneyland Snacks post are also available in a 9-dumpling serving size for groups (or Sarah, all by herself!) at Mamma Biscotti’s.
• Hilton Tokyo Bay has an incredibly elaborate Christmas village with trains, Shinkansen, hot air balloons, and even gondolas. It’s worth a detour to see even if you’re staying at one of the other Bayside Station hotels.
• Coca-Cola is sold at Tokyo Disney Resort, but Diet Coke is not. You can find Coke Zero in some locations, though. (Diet Coke isn’t sold in Japan, but Coca-Cola Plus–Coke with a laxative–is!)
• Pan Galactic Pizza Port is an intergalactic franchise serving budget-friendly pizza and having the coolest alien show. We can only hope this becomes the next big IP, and Tony Solaroni: Crust’s Edge Land, Pan Galactic immersive hotel experience & cinematic universe are soon introduced.
• Chewing gum is not sold in Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea.
• HHonors Gold Members receive free breakfast at Hilton Tokyo Bay. This is a huge benefit as the breakfast here is incredibly high quality with a mix of Eastern and Western foods.
• Ippudo is one of the best ramen chains in Japan, and it has a location in Ikspiari. Highly recommended if you want to try great ramen but will have limited time in the city of Tokyo.
• You will not get wet on Splash Mountain, making it a suitable option for cold days, or nights when it’s often (inexplicably) a walk-on.
• You’ll have around 30 minutes for photos after park close. Start in the back of the park and work your way forward to World Bazaar or Aquasphere Plaza, which are always packed with people in the first 20-30 minutes after park closing.
• There’s a hidden 50,000 point target in the center of Zurg’s chest on Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters.
• Happy 15 is best used for character meet & greets, Monsters Inc. Ride & Go Seek, or Toy Story Mania.
• Stand to right of Partners statue for best photos of any parade and ideal show-stop positioning for holiday parades.
• In Tokyo Disneyland, the middle balcony of Tomorrowland Terrace or the terrace behind Stitch Encounter are good fireworks viewing/photography locations.
• The Cape Cod lighthouse platform is good fireworks viewing location in Tokyo DisneySea.
• Watch the courtyard behind Cinderella Castle within the first hour the park is open. You’re sure to spot some characters, but you might get lucky and see all Seven Dwarfs march through Fantasyland!
• Jungle Book monkeys and the Three Caballeros regularly appear near the Tiki Room in Adventureland
• Set meals at table service restaurants are significantly more expensive at dinner for a disproportionate increase in quality. We almost exclusively do lunch.
• Do your shopping early in the day to avoid crowds in shops at park closing. Avoid the Emporium and go for other smaller shops deeper in Tokyo Disneyland.
• Not all toilets are “fully-featured” at Tokyo Disney Resort. Typically, you can find good ones in restaurants.
• For first timers to Japan who are Disney fans, we recommend allocating one-third of your time to Tokyo and one-third to Tokyo Disney Resort. The final third should be spent taking the Shinkansen to Kyoto, which is our favorite city in the world. Read our Ultimate Guide to Kyoto, Japan for our tips, recommendations, and plans for visiting.
• Japan Rail Pass is not valid on the Disney Resort Line (monorail), so time your activation date to coincide with your days exploring Tokyo and Kyoto. Read our “ Should You Buy the Japan Rail Pass? ” post to determine whether it’s right for you.
• Slow down to savor the entertainment, Cast Member interactions, and little magical moments that occur frequently throughout Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. Both parks are so much more than their attractions and shows.

Okay, that’s it! This barely scratches the surface, so if you have any useful tips about Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea that we’ve missed, please share in the comments to keep the conversation going!

If you’re thinking of visiting Japan for the first time and are overwhelmed with planning, definitely check out our Tokyo Disney Resort Planning Guide . It covers much more than the parks, from getting there to WiFi to currency and much, much more. For more photos and an idea of what we did day-by-day during our first visit, read our Tokyo Disney Resort Trip Report .

YOUR THOUGHTS…

What do you think of the tips we’ve shared for best-experiencing Tokyo Disney Resort? Anything with which you disagree? Any of your own tips to add to improve others’ experience in Japan’s Disney parks? Any questions about these Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea tips? Hearing from you is half the fun, so please share your questions and thoughts in the comments!

Written by Tom Bricker

>hot water can be difficult to get due to the language barrier.

“Hot water” is “ o-yu ” in Japanese.

>Chewing gum is not sold in Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo Disney Sea.

Is chewing gum sold in Disney parks in the U.S.?

the link to Klook is a dead link, and there aren’t tickets for Tokyo Disney on that website. What’s the next best place to buy tickets?

This is incredibly helpful – thank you so much! I appreciate the note about vegetarian options.

This will be our first trip to Japan and your suggestion about making Kyoto one of our other destinations sealed the itinerary I had drafted.

Hi! Thanks for all the tips. Great resource for TDR! Hot water is “Oyu” (お湯), you could try it next time to get your caffeine fix!

Ok, now I’m very curious about what this means:

“Not all toilets are “fully-featured” at Tokyo Disney Resort.”

Please elaborate.

1. Windy conditions will cancel Fantasmic so if conditions are good, consider prioritizing it over rides instead of thinking you’ll see it another night; otherwise you may miss out like I did. 2. TSM is exactly the same as in the U.S. so skip if there’s a wait. Indiana Jones is NOT the same, as the queue is really elaborate and a few aspects of the ride are unique. On a weekday you can sometimes do a near-walk on with Single Rider so do not skip! 3. Even if you don’t understand Japanese, act attentive and don’t browse your phone during the safety spiel. Otherwise you’ll be politely told to put your phone away and bring shame upon the U.S.

I got the Sinbad story card at the ride but didn’t realize others also had them. Next time…

This is super helpful and really fun to read, as are all of your articles! Seeing all of the social media posts of yours and Sarah’s has influenced my decision to plan solo trip to TDR in May 2019 right after Golden Week. I would love to see a post about going solo in TDR. I’m doing 7 days in the parks. I wanna really soak it all in! And I’m using all of your articles to make my plans. Thanks for all the amazing words and pics!

1. During certain days during the Halloween Event, guests can come to the park in costumes as Disney characters. I don’t know that this schedule is publicly available in English, but it’s really cool. So many guests go all-out on their costumes, and it adds a fun element to your day. 2. There are a number of characters you never see in the U.S. I remember seeing the Three Little Pigs and Marie from The Aristocats (who is SUPER popular because kawaii), among others. 3. I never meet face characters in the US, but at TDR it was really cool. We met Prince Eric at DisneySea, for example, and he was fantastic. They are taken from the same pool of character actors as the U.S. parks, so you can imagine that they don’t get the same chance to talk to the guests as they do in the U.S. Perhaps because of that, he was very happy to chat with us. It can be a fun, brief chance to converse with someone else in English, because (although it appears to be changing a bit) you won’t see many westerners at the parks. 4. Maybe we just got lucky, but despite the huge popularity of the various parades/events, we were able to find viewing areas not that long before they started. 5. Make an effort to spend time at DisneySea at night, it’s beautiful. 6. FastPass is closer to “front of the line” in Tokyo than it is anywhere else. Every time I (or anyone else) used a FastPass, they would immediately stop the standby line and let the FP holders through. 7. Go in with at least some kind of plan. I can’t imagine how stressful Tokyo Disney would be if you were to go in blind. All of the Japanese guests plan, are there early, and know how to use and maximize FastPass. 8. A lot of Tokyo Disneyland’s rides are exact clones of Disneyland or Magic Kingdom attractions, but not all of them. Attractions that are different that I sometimes see labeled as identical on other TDR reports include Splash Mountain and Snow White’s Adventures (which is still SCARY in Tokyo!) 7. Touched on above, but even if you’re not an entertainment person at the other parks, make an effort to see at least the big ticket shows at both parks. The entertainment quality is staggering. 8. One place that does NOT extend, however, is the fireworks show. They do one show for both parks. It’s short, NOT centered around the castle, and not choreographed or synced with music. Unlike the spectaculars associated with the US parks, it’s basically a version of Fantasy in the Sky no matter what they’re calling it this year. They are also canceled a lot due to wind (as TDR is right on Tokyo Bay); I was there for four days and they only went off one night. No need to prioritize them at all. 9. If you think you’re only going to visit one international park, make it Tokyo. If you want to do all of them and that seems like a realistic possibility, I would recommend Paris first, then Hong Kong, then Shanghai (which admittedly I haven’t been to yet), and then end with Tokyo. This is partially because… 10.Tokyo Disney Resort WILL alter the way you see all of the other Disney parks around the world. The standards it sets are unmatched by the others in all of the important areas. 11. Not sure if this has changed, but in 2010 they did not have English maps readily available around the park. You couldn’t just walk up to a map kiosk, for example, and grab an English map. They are available at Guest Relations at each park. Maybe someone who’s been more recently can shed some light on whether or not this has changed? 12. Don’t fret about the language barrier. If a cast member doesn’t speak English, they will find someone who does. Speaking a little Japanese will help, but you will get excellent service even if you don’t know any Japanese. All of the important information (signs, warnings, etc.) will be posted in English. 13. Tokyo’s subways shut down promptly at Midnight. It’s unlikely to affect you, as usually the parks close at 10, but something to keep in mind if you’re commuting and it takes you longer than you expect to leave the park. 14. If you are remotely passionate about Disney parks, you owe it to yourself to go. If anyone rolls their eyes about going to another country and visiting a theme park, leave them at home.

hi Tom (or any Disney experts out there) I have a question!

I plan on doing Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom in one day (park hopper) on September this year.

I know HS will have the new Toy Story Land, so which park do you recommend I visit first that day?

HS in the afternoon or Animal Kingdom?

I would love to know your opinion

All of this had me intrigued and wondering if I could plan a trip for when my kids are a bit older until you dropped the bombshell… NO DIET COKE?!?!? I seriously am not sure i can go a week without it.

Trust me, it’s worth it. Tokyo Disney is that amazing!

And Diet pop is, to my knowledge, an exclusively American thing. I’ve now visited eight countries and have never seen ANY diet soda outside of the US.

In Germany, Diet Coke is called Coca-Cola light. There is also Coca-Cola Zero, which I prefer.

It’s not an American thing. We have Diet Coke in New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

Tip 102: try to visit during the second, third or fourth week in april, after the sakura / cherry blossom week, but before Golden Week starts. This period appears to be (one of) the least crowded times at Tokyo Disney Resort.

If you do this and, like us, really want to ride Toy Story Mania (even if Tom tells you to skip it 🙂 ), make sure to arrive +- 30-45 minutes before DisneySea opens. Next, walk (but not run) towards the TSM standby line as fast as you can, passing by hundreds of Japanese guests and ignoring the crowded fastpass line.

Last wednesday, we only waited about 30 minutes in standby for Toy Story Mania, a bit after 9 AM. In the evening around 9 PM, the line even turned out to be a bit shorter (although listed as 40 minutes).

No Fastpasses were wasted on Toy Story Mania last wednesday :), and on a relatively quiet day like this, Fastpasses for Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones and Raging Spirits were available until the evening….

Great info. I’m starting research for a trip in June 2019. Reading it makes me more excited about seeing the beauty of the Japanese people and culture. Thank you!

Great list Tom and great timing. We leave for Tokyo in 33 days!

I wish I knew about the story cards when I went. Would have loved them as a collectable. I used a waittime app to get get the story from unknown attractions (used with mifi of course).

People are unfailingly polite and friendly in Japan, and will go out of their way to help a confused looking westerner – and trust me, you’ll spend a lot of time in the train stations looking confused. Although you can get by with no Japanese (gesturing and smiling usually gets the message across), knowing a few words seems to delight people. We learned only the very basics – hello, please, thank you, white coffee and toilet – so it wasn’t difficult, but I felt it made our holiday interactions richer.

Last year ( and the year before) at the Tokyo Disneyland Park cast members were inviting guests to ride Monsters Inc, Ride and Go Seek after the official closing time. A fun way to end the day.

Any thoughts on visiting TDR on a Monday/Tuesday vs a Tuesday/Wednesday? We’re going the week of November 18th this year.

Hey Jen! I’ve been planning a visit for October this year and the crowd calendar seems to indicate Mondays are very busy, almost all the time… Check the crowd calendar Tom suggested above and Google translate it. See what it says for Mondays during your vacation but if I were you and had a flexible schedule, I’d aim for Tuesday/Wednesday.

We started our visit to TDR just this past Monday (April 16th) and we were able to see a surprising amount of attractions. We were at DisneySea Monday and by the end of the day the only things we hadn’t done yet were Big Band Beat and the gondolas, which were easily knocked out our second day at DisneySea.

Edit: We did not do Midway Mania either, though that was intentional. We’ve done it 7489274 times in Anaheim.

That’s so encouraging to hear! I hope it’s the same in October *crosses fingers*

Thanks to all! We’ll be doing Tuesday/Wednesday. Any intel on vacation packages vs. purchasing separately?

The vacation package has Fastpasses included, which seems worth it to us?

101. Get a celebration sticker from Guest Services. I went to DisneySea on my birthday and everyone was insanely, genuinely happy to wish me a happy birthday. One cast member approached me at dinner to ask if I wanted another one and drew a cute picture of Mike on it with my name in Japanese, and another cast member backtracked into a queue (when it looked like he was on break or on his way out) to wish me happy birthday.

Awesome tips!!! We are going in July and will be at Tokyo Disney Resort splitting our stay between Mira Costa (1 night only – I can barley swallow how much the 1 night is.) & the following nights at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel.

We will be traveling out to Tokyo City & other regions from Tokyo Disney Resort. I know this is not the most ideal plan in regards to sight seeing but it was the best option for us in this case and how things worked out.

But we are fully prepared for their public transportation!

Can’t wait to go! And thanks for all your resources!

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Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea Guide (2024) — Maximise your Tokyo Disney Day with these 12 Tips and Tricks

Here’s the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea guide we wished we had before going to Japan.

First published: 27 Sep 2017

Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are without a doubt one of the best in the world. The problem is, it’s also an incredibly crowded park all year round. And if you’re a huge theme park fan, you’d know if you want to hit all the best rides in one day, you’re gonna need a game plan.

Planning a trip to Japan? Check out our guides and itineraries across various parts of Japan — from the familiar favourites of Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido, to the lesser-known Okinawa, Kyushu, and Matsumoto.

Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea?

Obviously, both parks are incredibly magical and many swear by them being the best in the world. If you have the luxury of time, spending two days exploring both parks is a no-brainer. But if you only have a day to spare, here’s a brief crackdown on the two.

Photo credit: Tom Bricker

Tokyo Disneyland  is the classic of all classics. If you’re a fan of the immersive, magical experience unique to Disney Parks, this is the one. If you have young kids or are young at heart (aren’t we all? :P), Tokyo Disneyland is without a doubt the one. The shows and parades are also known to be more extravagant and spectacular here compared to DisneySea.

Photo credit: Alpha Coders

Tokyo DisneySea is totally different from any other Disney Park in the world. Many rides have a spooky theme and the intensity of the rides is generally designed for the older kids. We saw an 8-year-old bawling his eyes out at the end of a ride on Indiana Jones Adventure — he might have enjoyed Disneyland a lot more.

With star rides like Toy Story Mania! and Journey to the Centre of the Earth , even the most skeptical kid will be blown away. If you prioritise thrilling rides for your Disney experience, you’d probably enjoy DisneySea more.

Although we ended up picking DisneySea , these are tips you can apply to both parks and will set you up for a game-changing day at the Tokyo Disney Parks.

New attractions in Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea (2024)

Photo credit: Tokyo Disney Resort

From now till 31 March 2024, Tokyo Disney Resort is celebrating its 40th anniversary , which means you can buy themed merch and snacks, plus enjoy special attractions as well!

These include the Disney Harmony in Colour Day Parade (Disneyland), and the Sky Full of Colours firework display (Disneyland and DisneySea).

DisneySea also recently announced that the much-anticipated new land, Fantasy Springs , will open on 6 June 2024 ! It will be a mish-mash of Disney favourites: Frozen, Peter Pan & Tangled. Fantasy Spring will feature Frozen Kingdom (Arendelle), Rapunzel’s Forest, and Never Land… so if you think about it, it’s basically three new lands opening up 😂

Here are four new attractions you can expect:

1) Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey — a musical water boat ride depicting events from the original Frozen film 2) Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival — a water boat ride through the different locations seen in Tangled 3) Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure — a 3D attraction where guests attempt to rescue John from Captain Hook 4) Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies — a family-friendly attraction where guests help Tinker Bell deliver parcels

Plus, the upcoming Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel is available for reservations starting 8 Feb 2024 !

Before your trip

1) buy your tokyo disneyland/sea tickets online.

The counters at the Tokyo Disney Park only open 30 minutes before the park opens.

When you arrive, there will be two separate queues: one for parkgoers who already have their tickets and are waiting to enter the park. The other, to get the tickets. You don’t want to be stuck in the latter queue! Buy your tickets online — this will give you a head start for queueing for the best rides.

Our Tokyo Disney tickets via Klook didn’t even need printing. All we had to do was have our QR code scanned from our phones and we’re in!

Ticket prices vary depending on day of visit and can be purchased up to two months ahead.

*Note: Certain credit cards issued outside of Japan are not accepted when purchasing through the official Disney Resort website .

2) Ultra-crowded days to avoid

Weekends This is obvious but other than the weekends, Mondays and Fridays are sometimes equally as crowded. If you have the luxury to choose, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are your best bet. Check the Crowd Congestion Forecast Calendar and try to avoid the dates highlighted in red.

School   Holidays However, come school holidays, it probably doesn’t matter which day of the week you’re going. We visited DisneySea in the last week of the Summer Holidays and despite being there on a Thursday, the popular rides had queue times of up to 180 minutes 😱

Summer: Usually July to August

Winter:  December to January

Spring:  March to April

Japanese Public Holidays 

There are 16 different Japanese Holidays but because some of them happen in the same week, a lot of locals take the entire week off for an extended week-long break. Three of the busiest periods to avoid are:

Golden Week: 29 April to 6 May Obon: Mid-July or Mid-August (depending on the solar calendar) New Year:  31 December to 1 January

3) Download the Tokyo Disney Resort App

In 2024, most things can now be done from the Tokyo Disney Resort app :

– Check queue times – Book Premier Access for rides – Dining reservations – Entry requests for shows and character greetings

It has all the essential information you’ll need about the parks, and the map with your live location is pretty handy when navigating!

Just register your ticket in the app once you’re in the park and create a group for your party.

4) Updates to the FASTPASS System (Disney Premier Access, Standby Pass, 40th Anniversary Pass)

Tokyo Disney Resort veterans will probably remember the FASTPASS system where every ticket holder had a fair chance at one of the popular rides without much waiting time. Unfortunately, that service has been suspended. In its place now is the new Disney Premier Access (from ¥1,500/access) where you can buy express tickets for specific rides.

Purchasing Disney Premier Access: Premier Access is located under ‘My Plan’ in the Disney Resort app. From there you can select the experience and timeslot you want. The QR ticket code will appear 5 minutes before your designated time and you’ll need to scan it to enter via the Priority Access Entrance.

Tokyo DisneySea Disney Premier Access Rides

There’re currently four Disney Premier Access rides available, but since there are limited time slots, you should purchase the tickets on the app immediately after entering the park. These rides include Toy Story Mania! , Soaring: Fantastic Flight , Tower of Terror , and Journey to the Centre of the Earth .

Better seats for the Believe! Sea of Dreams parade are also available through Premier Access.

*Pro-tip: Try securing Premier Access slots for the afternoon as you’ll have more time to queue for other rides in the morning.

From experience, Toy Story Mania! and the Soaring: Fantastic Flight have the longest queues, and Premier Access timeslots also run out quickly.

(1) Toy Story Mania!  (American Waterfront)

Everyone raves about this unassuming carnival-themed ride and you’ll probably question yourself too while queuing.

The queuing area replicates the experience of being shrunken down to one of the characters of Toy Story, and the ride brings you through an interactive 3D course where you get to shoot digital balls at aliens to rack up points. Okay, perhaps this description doesn’t do it justice but trust us on this one, getting Premier Access for this will be well worth it.

(2) Soaring: Fantastic Flight (Mediterranean Harbor)

Opened during the pandemic, Soaring: Fantastic Flight is the newest addition to DisneySea and is exclusive to Tokyo. The ride has a consistently long wait time (~180 minutes) which made us skeptical given that it’s not a roller coaster but we quickly understood why. The experience was so realistic that we forgot for a moment we were on a ride. Also trust us on this one #worth.

Tokyo Disneyland Disney Premier Access Rides

The Disney Premier Access for Tokyo Disneyland works similarly to Tokyo DisneySea. Here are the attractions and parades you can use it on:

Attractions: Splash Mountain , The Happy Ride with Baymax , Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast Shows: Minnie @Funderland (till 19 March), Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights , Disney Harmony in Color

Standby Pass Rides

Certain character greetings and shops might require a Standby Pass to enter but the period and availability for passes are constantly being updated so we suggest checking online in advance. FYI, standby passes give you the right to wait in the regular queue for the attraction at the specified time. So if you don’t have it, you may not be able to go on the ride at all!

*Note: Standby Passes will be available for the new Fantasy Springs attractions on 6 June 2024 .

40th Anniversary Priority Pass Rides

The special 40th Anniversary Priority Pass is similar to the Premier Access, such that it will give you line-skipping powers! But the rides you can use them on are different. Check online for availability on your visit date.

Tokyo Disneyland/Sea Day Guide

5) bring a bento box for lunch.

Food is allowed in the Disney Resort Parks and you can eat them at the designated picnic area — outside the main entrance on the left. To save money, purchase a bento box or a couple of onigiris before heading in. There’s a New Days convenience store just outside Maihama station .

Re-entry is also allowed here (just remember to get your hand stamped) so you can head out to the convenience store at New Days for a quick bite.

6) Arrive at least 1 hour before the park opens

Park opening hours vary by season, so check the Tokyo Disney Park Operations Calendar  before visiting.

Queues get quite crazy 30 minutes ahead of opening, so it’s best to arrive an hour before the park opens. Hopefully, you’d already have your pre-booked Tokyo Disney Tickets  so you can skip the ticket queue and join the entrance queue instead.

7) Start by queueing for popular rides

When the park first opens, head straight for one of the following rides as queues can go up to as long as 3 hours by mid-afternoon.

(1) Journey to the Center of the Earth   (Mysterious Island)

The Mysterious Island is another very well-themed area. One of my favourite areas of the park in fact! Since the tracks for this ride are hidden inside the mountain, there was no way we could prepare ourselves for what to expect but it turned out to be a close second favourite ride for all of us.

We enjoyed the whole experience even starting from the queuing area, to the many surprise elements paced cleverly throughout the ride.

(2) Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull   (Lost River Delta)

Another roller coaster in the dark, this ride was laced with many unexpected surprises. The narration for this ride (as with all the rides in Tokyo) was in Japanese but despite this, we could follow the story because of the well-designed track. The detail in the design here is truly unbelievable!

(3) Tower of Terror (American Waterfront)

Twilight Zone fan (or not), you’ll love the Tower of Terror. The exterior is one of the most iconic sights in Tokyo DisneySea, but the interior is just as beautiful, with a hint of creepiness. It’s possibly also one of the most adrenaline-inducing and hair-raising rides — both literally and metaphorically.

8) Entry Requests for shows

Previously, you’d have to catch the first show or win lottery tickets in person at the Biglietteria to get a seat. Now, Disney Resort has shifted everything online to their app so you’ll need to submit an Entry Request to secure a reservation. You only get to try once for each show, so it all comes down to luck!

Popular shows at DisneySea: Get your tickets from the Disney Resort app!

Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance !  — A dance-along program for kids with Mickey Mouse and friends.

Big Band Beat : A Special Treat  — Broadway performance with a live jazz band and Mickey on the drums.

Duffy and Friends’ Wonderful Friendship  — A show at Cape Cod Cook-Off you can enjoy as you dine

Seasonal Shows — DisneySea hosts holiday-themed shows throughout the year. Right now, the Sky Full of Colors firework show is ongoing (also available at Disneyland).

Fortunately, seasonal greetings and night shows are still happening on the Mediterranean Harbor and do not require any Entry Requests.

Check the official Tokyo Disney Website for the latest parades and shows.

Photo credit: Duy Phan

Popular shows at Tokyo Disneyland: Get Entry Requests for shows on the Tokyo Disney Resort app.

Disney Harmony in Color — A colourful flower petal-themed day parade featuring Mickey Mouse and Disney friends

Mickey’s Magical Music World   — Catch Mickey Mouse and your favourite characters in a live stage performance in the majestic Fantasyland Forest Theatre.

Club Mouse Beat — A dynamic live song and dance show by Mickey Mouse and his Friends

Minnie @Funderland — See Minnie Mouse and her friends on a glittery float, complete with pop music!

9) Catch the mid-day greeting if you don’t win lottery tickets

Entry Request tickets for shows don’t come easy and if you miss the opportunity for shows, save a seat on the Mediterranean Harbor near the railings at least half an hour before the show to secure a good spot for the seasonal greeting.

We caught the Halloween Greeting where Mickey Mouse and Friends sailed around and waved from a giant ship.

10) Escape the afternoon heat and head to Triton’s Kingdom at the Mermaid Lagoon (DisneySea)

Photo credit: Wing1990hk

In the summer, afternoons can get a little overwhelming. Being stuck in outdoor queues surrounded by lots of people might hinder your experience. The best-kept secret really is at the underground area of Mermaid Lagoon — Triton’s Kingdom.

This area is specially catered for little kids so it’s usually not too crowded. Enjoy the aircon as well as a walk through this spectacular underwater-themed area. It’s the perfect refuge from the prickly afternoon sun.

11) Visit Magellan’s for a midday drink (DisneySea)

If dining in a themed restaurant sounds like your cup of tea, we’d highly recommend DisneySea’s Magellan’s — especially if you’re craving a midday alcoholic beverage (Disneyland doesn’t serve alcohol at all).

The decor is an attraction itself with its giant globe at the entrance and hidden dining rooms behind doors disguised as bookshelves. This place gets filled up during the day so definitely get Priority Seating for this restaurant.

*Pro-tip:  From 9AM onwards, you can book Priority Seating with your preferred time later in the day on the app — the other way is to book online the day before but the site is only in Japanese.

Recommended DisneySea Restaurants with Priority seating:  Magellan’s , Horizon Bay Restaurant , Restaurant Sakura , S.S Columbia   Dining Room .

12) Catch the night-time entertainment before the park closes

If you’re still in the park after sunset, catch the stunning firework display at Tokyo DisneySea which happens daily at 8:30PM. We suggest saving a spot at the Mediterranean Waterfront in advance so you get an unobstructed view of the light show.

At Tokyo Disneyland, the Electrical Parade Dreamlights is a night parade you wouldn’t want to miss. With lit-up floats and classic Disney music, the atmosphere is pretty magical.

*Pro-tip: Save a spot for the night parade 45 minutes before it starts!

Bonus: Tokyo DisneySea Itinerary

This is best for fellow kiasu people who want to prioritise the three most exciting rides and the two most popular shows! *assuming the park opens at 9AM.

8AM: Arrive at Maihama Station Stock up on lunch at New Days (convenience store) before taking the Tokyo Disney Line to DisneySea. The queue to enter starts piling up by 7:30AM so it really doesn’t hurt to arrive an hour early.

#1: 9AM — Gates open

9:05AM: Book Disney Premier Access Rides for Toy Story Mania! and Soaring Fantastic Flight Right after uploading your ticket in the app, select your desired time slots for Premier Access so you can plan the rest of the rides around it.

#2: Run to Journey to the Center of the Earth Queues can get a little long in the afternoon as this is one of the few roller coasters in the park, located inside the iconic volcano.

#3: 10:55AM* —  Catch Big Band Beat at Broadway Music Theatre Use the Tokyo Disney Resort app and submit an Entry Request for Big Band Beat.

#4: Queue for Tower of Terror

#5: 1PM* — Catch one of the Seasonal Shows If you didn’t manage to secure an Entry Request for this, we recommend exploring the Arabian section of the park and doing some souvenir shopping.

#6: 2PM — Take a breather and enjoy a picnic lunch Explore the different sections of DisneySea, have your packed lunch at the designated picnic area and book Entry Requests for the Meet & Greet Disney Character sessions.

#7: Make way for Indiana Jones Adventure

#8: Cool off at Magellan’s If it’s too crowded that day, ask the Disney staff for a Priority seat and you will get a timed ticket to come back later.

#9: If you don’t get a seat at Magellan’s, head to Mermaid Lagoon Character Greetings that don’t require an Entry Request are constantly happening within the theatre so you can snap a quick photo with one of the Disney Characters.

4:30PM – 7:15PM: Enjoy skipping the queues with your Premier Access Once you’ve caught the first two shows, take note of the timing on your Premier Access tickets and make your way to the rides within the time period. Fill up the time in between by looking for rides with the shortest wait times on the app.

#10: 8PM — Get ready for the Fireworks show by the Mediterranean Harbor at 8:30PM Double-check the entertainment schedule but it’s good to get seated 30 minutes before the show begins.

*Showtimes may vary across different months.

Getting to Tokyo Disney Resort Parks

If you’re holding on to a JR Pass , the best way to get to Tokyo Disney Resort is via the JR Keiyo Line to Maihama Station — 15 minutes from Tokyo Station. From there, you can board the Disney Resort Line to get to the park (¥260/one-way).

By Bus from Shinjuku Station

If you’re staying in the Shinjuku area, the most direct way is to take the bus from Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal which arrives directly at both Disneyland and DisneySea in 40-50 minutes. You can pre-book your tickets online via Klook .

Hope you found the tips and tricks in this Tokyo Disney Guide helpful! Don’t forget to order your Tokyo Disneyland/Sea Pass before getting there!

Been to Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea and discovered new tips? Share with us in the comments!

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28 comments.

which one is better? disneysea? or universal studio?

It’s really dependent on you! Between Disneyland and Disneysea, Disneysea has more rides while Disneyland has more interesting shows and characters.

USJ is totally different with their other rides and trademark brands. You can check out this guide! https://thetravelintern.com/ultimate-usj-guide-universal-studios-japan-planning/

Are the shows in English or in Japanese?

Is it still worth watching the shows even if it is Japanese?

We’ve been to both parks the last couple of days and we don’t speak Japanese (from the UK) and the language didn’t spoil the enjoyment at all for us.

just a quick update: klook has increased prices for the one day pass at disneyland/sea. it is now SGD 92.90.

Hi xindy, it’s probably due to currency fluctuations. It’s SGD91.2 now!

This is the most helpful post ever!! Can’t wait to go in 2 weeks! Thank you!

hi there, may I know is 1 fast pass can be use by 2 person? meaning I draw 1 fast pass so me and my friend can get into the fast pass lane together. Thank you!

Hi Law, the fast pass is only usable by one person and is tagged to your ticket!

Hi. Does the park have VIP tour guides available like the parks in the US?

Hi Tien Pham,

There are guided tours for sure, though we’re unsure of the VIP ones!

Hi there, the information is really helpful. But I’d like to ask few questions 1. When we are in the queue in fastpass, Is it possible the fasspast running out before our turn? 2. We have 4 persons in a group, can we separate into two groups? For instance, 2 persons queue for ride A regular lane, and 2 persons queue to get the fastpass for ride B. Are they allowed to join the queue in ride A after they got the fastpass for ride B?

Hey Sean, yes! It’s entirely possible for the Fast passes to run out, especially on the really popular rides (mentioned above!). (2) is a great strategy but you’ll have to be a little thick skin and walk through the queue to look for your friends. We only did this for rides with mainly outdoor queues.

hi, the rides that your reccomended, are they suitable for young children below 8?

Toy Story Mania is ok. But the other 2 rides probably not!

Hello! Do you know where are the other FastPass kiosks at DisneySea?

All the FastPast kiosks are near the actual entrance of the rides!

My wife and I went there in 2017 and I produced two vlog episodes out of the entire experience by following some of the tips listed on this page. Feel free to drop a subscribe on my YouTube channel (MervTV) if you like my content. (trying to get to 100 subscribers).

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oys46aVXGao Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Samf6dG0X2E

thanks for sharing!

Hello. We’ll be visiting in two weeks. Do you know if they give military discount? Is it better to purchase the tickets online from the states or does it not make any difference? Thank you so much!

Hi Mikukia, nope I believe there isn’t a military discount as it isn’t a US company. It’s better to purchase your tickets online as you save time and money! https://www.klook.com/activity/589-tokyo-disneyland-japan/?aid=312

Hi, I’m going on a school trip and we only have a half day to go there. Do you know if we can go to both parks with the ticket (like a park hopper) or would we have to pick one only?

Hi Katy, if i’m not wrong, park hopper tickets are only available for 3/4 day passes. So you might have to get two separate entrance tickets. To be very honest though, you definitely would not have time to visit both parks in one day. My suggestion would be to just stick to one!

Wow! This is such a comprehensive and super helpful guide. It is very good and very informative. There is a useful information in it.Thanks for posting.

Hello! I was wondering what are the most popular rides in Tokyo Disneyland and what are their wait time? Also, what rides in Tokyo Disneyland would you recommend? Thanks!

Hey Hailey. Wait times vary wildly from 30mins to 3+hrs depending on the day that you go. Avoid weekends and public holidays for sure. You can get the wait times off the app and website! My suggestion is to perhaps use a proxy to get a sense of the time. For example if you plan to visit on a weekday next month, find a similar weekday before your trip and compare the times.

Personally, I loved Star Wars & Space Mountain.

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Tokyo Disneyland: How to get there and make the most of it

July 3, 2023

In 1983, Tokyo Disney became the first Disney theme park to open outside of the United States . It is located alongside the Tokyo Disney Resort, just a 5-minute walk from Maihama Station.

The park stretches out across 7 distinct zones and includes a range of classic Disney rides such as Space Mountain , It’s a Small World , Star Tours , and the Haunted Mansion . An ideal destination for a family day out while in Japan’s capital.

How to get to Tokyo Disneyland

Traveling from Tokyo to Tokyo Disneyland by train is easy using your JR Pass . Tokyo Disney Resort (which includes Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea) is located five-minute walk from Maihama Station, in JR Keiyo line .

From Tokyo Station , take the JR Keiyo/Musashino Line to the JR Maihama Station (the 6th stop). The train traject is about 17 minutes and covered by Japan Rail Pass . The train ticket costs 220 yen without JR Pass.

Narita Airport to Tokyo Disneyland

If you want to go to Tokyo Disneyland directly from Narita Airport , you can take the Tokyo Disney Resort Bus , keep in mind the last bus departs from Narita Airport terminal 1 at 06:10 p.m. The trip takes about 75 minutes and costs 1.800 yen for adults and 900 yens for child. You can buy a ticket from the bus ticket counter at the airport.

If you have a JR Pass, you can use the Narita Express form Narita Airport to Tokyo Station , a 60 minutes trip, and from there, take the JR Keiyo line, as mentioned above, and arrive at Tokyo Disneyland in another 15 minutes. The whole trip is about 75 minutes . Narita Express and the trip by Keiyo line are full covered by your JR Pass.

Alternatively, you can take the Disney Resort Monorail to Tokyo Disneyland Station.

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Entrance fees, tickets, and Fastpass

Tickets may be purchased up to two months in advance for a fixed date, or you may buy open date tickets, good for one year from the time of purchase.

• A 1-Day Passport costs 7,400 yen for adults, 6,400 yen for ages 12 to 17, or 4,800 yen for ages 4 to 11. It can be used at either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea.
• The 2-Day Passport can be used in one park. Adult tickets are 13,200 yen, junior tickets 11,600 yen, and child tickets 8,600 yen.
• The 3-Day Passport can be used on both parks and costs 17,800 yen for adults, 15,500 yen for teens, and 11,500 yen for children. The similar 4-Day Passport costs 22,000 yen for adults, 19,400 yen for teens, and 14,400 yen for children.
• The After 6 Passport allows entry after 6 pm and costs 4,200 yen for all ages. The Starlight Passport allows entry after 3 pm on weekends or holidays. Its price ranges from 3,500 to 5,400 yen.

On high attendance days, only those with fixed date tickets (rather than open date tickets) will be permitted to enter the park. You can purchase fixed date tickets in advance. Disney hotel guests can purchase same-day tickets at a welcome center or at their hotel, and they will be guaranteed entry.

The Fastpass allows you to skip the line at a specific ride during your assigned one-hour period. You can get a Fastpass for free by inserting your Passport into a Fastpass machine, located in front of the attraction .

Opening Hours

Opening hours vary by season, but they typically encompass the hours of 8 am to 10 pm . Admission ends one hour prior to closing. The park is open 365 days a year .

Tokyo Disneyland Themed Areas

Tokyo Disney is home to seven distinct areas, including:

• The World Bazaar , a shopping and dining area modeled after a retro American town.
• Tomorrowland , a hive of futuristic and spacefaring technologies.
• Toontown , where characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck “live, work, and play.”
• Fantasyland , home to classic Disney characters and the famous Cinderella’s Castle.
• Critter Country , a haven for Bre’r Rabbit and his friends.
• Westernland , based on the American West.
• Adventureland , where you’ll find the Swiss Family Treehouse and the Pirates of the Caribbean.

Big Thunder Mountain

A mine and train-themed rollercoaster, modeled after its counterparts at Disneyland California, Disneyland Park in Paris, and Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Splash Mountain

A global park staple that will cool you off on hot summer days.

It’s a Small World

A waterbased ride in Fantasyland, modeled after the inaugural Small World ride that premiered at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

Pooh’s Hunny Hunt

This ride is unique to Tokyo Disney, not found in any other Disney parks.

Haunted Mansion

Are you brave enough to face the “999 happy haunts” that live there?

Star Tours: The Adventure Continues

This 3D motion simulator ride will take you to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

Space Mountain

A futuristic rollercoaster and a staple of Disney theme parks.

Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters

To infinity and beyond! This is an interactive shooting ride based on the Toy Story franchise.

Monsters, Inc. Ride and Go Seek!

A dark ride attraction based on the 2001 film.

Best Time to go: Crowd calendar

In order to select the best time to visit when the park is less crowded, avoid weekends, especially extended holiday weekends . Other busy times include national holidays and school holidays . In Japan, school holidays occur mid-March through early April, late July through August, and late December to early January.

The weather is especially pleasant in spring and fall , but these times are also the busiest.

Tokyo Disney Special Events

Decorations and parade events change seasonally . A favorite is the Dreamlights Electrical Parade , which features floats and performers decked in over 600,000 LED lights. Fireworks are a frequent nighttime attraction.

In January of each year, you can celebrate the traditional Japanese New Year with Mickey and Minnie . In June and July, check out Tanabata , a traditional Japanese Star Festival.

In the coming years, Tokyo Disney will also host the opening of two new themed areas , based on Big Hero 6 and Beauty and the Beast.

Cover image by   Gonzalo Pineda Zuniga  used under  CC .

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Located just east of Tokyo in Urayasu, in the Japanese prefecture of Chiba, this expansive theme park on Tokyo Bay has grown from a single park into Japan's magical showpiece with many lands in Tokyo Disneyland and ports of call in DisneySea -- all connected by a monorail.

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What to see at Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland will feel familiar to anyone who has visited its California counterpart. There are six lands beyond the central hub of Cinderella Castle: Adventureland, Westernland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland.

The first thing you notice after entering the World Bazaar (this park's version of Main Street, U.S.A.) is that it's covered by a glass Victorian-style conservatory roof to protect visitors from inclement weather.

Throughout the park, you'll find most of the lands you've seen back home in the U.S. with familiar attractions including Jungle Cruise, Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. All the ride dialogue, however, is in Japanese. It's pretty cool, and English-speaking guests who've experienced these rides many times before at other Disney parks will enjoy the twist — I'm pretty sure the talking skull before that first drop on Pirates of the Caribbean is saying, "Dead men tell no tales."

One of the few attractions exclusive to this park is Pooh's Hunny Hunt: A delightfully dark ride featuring many elements of the Pooh universe that runs on a trackless ride system. Located in Fantasyland, it's easily one of the most popular attractions in the park.

Tomorrowland's Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek!, is a family-friendly interactive ride where riders use flashlights to find various monsters hiding in the dark.

There are character meet-and-greets everywhere. Cast members use them strategically to syphon off crowds from busy areas or when visitors sprint to their favorite ride when the park gates open.

The parade is also a bigger deal here than in the U.S. and Mary Poppins even flies above her float.

Adventureland

This land of adventure in Tokyo is a fusion of experiences with Jungle Cruise: Wildlife Expeditions, complete with a Japanese-speaking boat driver, The Enchanted Tiki Room, Swiss Family Treehouse, Pirates of the Caribbean and Western River Railroad that goes in a short loop to nowhere. No one could explain why this wasn't located in Westernland.

Westernland

Essentially like the Frontierland of other Disney destinations, this familiar Old West attraction floats you along the Rivers of America on the Mark Twain Riverboat. Other attractions include Tom Sawyer Island Rafts, a wild roller coaster ride on Big Thunder Mountain, Country Bear Theater, The Diamond Horseshoe Dinner Show, and, of course, a Westernland Shootin' Gallery, just like in the U.S.

Critter Country

Much like its U.S. counterparts, Critter Country is dominated by a fan favorite -- Splash Mountain. And yes, the Br'er animals all speak Japanese. Two of the three songs are in Japanese. This offers the Single Riders line , which I would recommend using regardless of the size of your party as the wait is virtually nonexistent. You can also venture around Tom Sawyer's Island on the Beaver Brothers Explorer Canoes and end up at Splash Mountain.

Fantasyland

Cinderella Castle is the centerpiece for this child-friendly land that is populated by Disney-animated characters like Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Snow White and Winnie the Pooh. There's also Dumbo the Flying Elephant carousel and Alice's Tea Party teacup rides. It's a Small World and Haunted Mansion are especially interesting in Japanese and the latter had a Nightmare Before Christmas overlay while I was there.

Featuring attractions mostly for kids, this land is big on character meet-and-greets and gentler rides, the best of which is Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, based on the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."

Tomorrowland

This land of imagination and sci-fi arguably has the best rides for adults including Space Mountain and Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. It also has some family-friendly rides like Stitch Encounter, Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters and Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek! (again in Japanese, but you'll get the idea of what's going on).

Although there are no plans for a Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expansion, two different new lands — one based on "Beauty and the Beast" and another inspired by Big Hero 6 — are currently under construction.

Tokyo DisneySea

When Tokyo DisneySea opened 17 years ago, it set an attendance record attracting 10 million visitors in the first 10 months. The centerpiece of this unique Disney attraction isn't a castle or a magic hat or a big silver ball: It's a volcano that erupts at regular intervals.

Tokyo DisneySea features an overall nautical theme, with ports of call, rather than the lands Disney is known for. The watery layout is centered at Mediterranean Harbor and has six ports: Mysterious Island, Arabian Coast, American Waterfront, Port Discovery, Lost River Delta and Mermaid Lagoon.

Mediterranean Harbor

Guests can ride Venetian-style gondolas through canals and take in the architecture that mimics an Italian village. The opulent DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta is elegantly integrated into the landscape. At night, the Tokyo DisneySea version of the Fantasmic Nighttime Show takes place on the water featuring boats, lasers, fire, pyrotechnics and, of course, fireworks.

Mysterious Island

Mount Prometheus, a giant volcano that simulates the fiery bursts of a volcanic eruption, regularly puts on a show as it rises from the middle of Mysterious Island. The two featured rides on the island are based on the Jules Verne novel. Journey to the Center of the Earth, is a thrilling ride right into the volcano (similar to Epcot's Test Track). There's some creepy stuff deep under that volcano, but you won't be there long before you go shooting out the top of it! The other ride is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. It is a submarine-like ride, similar to the older U.S. park versions, but much more realistic. You ride in smaller vehicles suspended from a track like Peter Pan's Flight.

Arabian Coast

Essentially the harbor village of Agrabah from the movie Aladdin, this immersive marketplace has great food, shops and attractions, including the massive Caravan Carousel, Jasmine's Flying Carpets, The Magic Lamp Theater with animatronics, performers and a 3-D movie. The best ride is Sinbad's Storybook Voyage. It's a dark boat ride with an original song by composer Alan Menken.

American Waterfront

The S.S. Columbia is docked at the American Waterfront, a recreation of the U.S. northeastern seaboard with storylines around Old Cape Cod and New York Harbor. It's the park's only real letdown once you realize this massive ship is merely a restaurant and the backdrop for live character shows. The port also hosts the Tower of Terror. This version of the now-classic Disney free-fall ride has it's own original but somewhat weaker storyline than either The Twilight Zone or Guardians of the Galaxy. But it's still a thrilling ride. Toy Story Mania!, attracts the largest crowds. After getting on, I realized it's smaller than the U.S. versions. There's also a cute little elevated electric trolley ride that takes you to Port Discovery.

Port Discovery

There are two attractions here that are great for both adults and kids. Aquatopia is high-tech, with boats running on a trackless course through various water features navigated by a local positioning system (LPS) similar to Pooh's Hunny Hunt. Nemo & Friends SeaRider, is a family-friendly motion-simulated submarine ride with familiar characters similar to Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando. You will never get tired of this attraction because you get a different story each time you ride.

Lost River Delta

Hidden in the farthest reaches of the park is the Lost River Delta, which hosts the awesome Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull, identical in most respects to the California version, except -- you guessed it -- Indiana Jones speaks Japanese. Next to it, is a really fast roller coaster called Raging Spirits that races through the excavated temple ruins and features a 360-degree inverted loop, dynamic lighting and fire effects. This is one of two rides in the park to feature the huge time-saving Single Riders option.

Mermaid Lagoon

Here, you'll discover King Triton's Palace, inhabited by characters from "The Little Mermaid." There are a number of charming kiddie rides, Ariel's Playground and the Mermaid Lagoon Theater with musical stage shows. Just wandering around here is fun. The design of this port really makes you feel like you're under the sea. Here, you'll also find also areas for character meet-and-greets.

On July 23, Mediterranean Harbor debuted a new Soarin' Around the World attraction, called Soaring: Fantastic Flight. In the future, there will be a new port called Fantasy Springs with three areas inspired by the Disney movies "Frozen," "Tangled" and "Peter Pan." This is expected to open in 2022.

Who will enjoy Tokyo Disney?

Tokyo Disney Resort is a marvelous experience for people of all ages. You don't need to read or understand Japanese to follow most of the storylines. Disney does a good job of storytelling through imagery and music. There's also a lot of stuff in English and most of the staff members I encountered are good at holding a conversation in English.

When to visit

The Tokyo Disney Resort is open year-round. It's most crowded during the holidays and summer months, particularly Japanese national holidays . It's unusual to be riding attractions in a parka, but I saw plenty of that when I visited in December.

Admission and how to save

Admission to Tokyo Disney is less expensive than any of the U.S. Disney parks. A one-day, one-park adult ticket costs about $67. A one-park, two-day ticket works out to about $60 per day. There are no park-hopper tickets -- unless you buy a three-day ticket. If you buy a three-day ticket for about $161 ($54 per day), you get one day in each park, and then, on the third day, you can park-hop as you like. Park-hopping here is similarly difficult to park-hopping at Walt Disney World in Florida. The park entrances are not near each other like they are in California or Paris. To get from one to the other, you need to take the monorail. So visiting one park per day is a good plan, especially when there are big crowds.

Purchased tickets designate a specific park and day, and should be bought in advance if possible because they occasionally sell out. (A recent rule change makes it possible to change the day or park designation on your ticket.) There's also an After 6 Passport that offers about a 40% discount for evening entry.

When I visited, there wasn't much in the way of discounts. I've read there are the occasional small ($4) discount coupons available at convenience or grocery stores, but they are time-limited and printed in Japanese. You can't use a Disney Gift Card at Tokyo Disney because it's technically run by a different operating company, The Oriental Land Company.

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How to minimize lines

Tokyo Disney offers the FASTPASS for selected attractions during busy times. The system is free, but sometimes the lines are still really long.

The best trick for reducing time in line was the Single Riders line. The wait was short and the lines were populated almost entirely by non-Japanese guests with whom we bonded over our fondness for global Disney parks and Japanese food and culture.

Waiting in lines, however, was frequently entertaining for people-watching. One fascinating activity we observed was "twinning," a popular Japanese fashion trend where close friends dress in identical outfits and wear the same hairstyles.

Dining at Tokyo Disney Resort

You'll be hard pressed to find American theme-park food at Tokyo Disney. We found a couple of spots for burgers and chicken nuggets, but the restaurants focus on serving regional cuisine. If you and your kids are adventurous eaters, there are many tasty options. If not, we found many flavors of popcorn to tide you over but you'll have to wait in long lines for the most popular flavors. One of the best is honey popcorn, served appropriately from a cart in front of Pooh's Hunny Hunt ride. Beer and wine were readily available, and there were many snack carts.

Where to stay

Hotel options abound at all price levels. If you stay off the park property, you'll need a car, taxi or public transportation to get to the parks. You could travel from downtown Tokyo, but it adds at least an hour each way. It's kind of like staying in Los Angeles and commuting to Disneyland in Anaheim.

The Disney Resort Line is a monorail that circles the Tokyo Disney Resort. (Photo by Daniel Hank)

Deluxe Disney Resorts

Tokyo Disney Resort has several really cool Disney-branded deluxe hotels near the theme parks. The Tokyo Disneyland Hotel is the closest to Tokyo Disneyland and Hotel MiraCosta is in Tokyo DisneySea with an Italian flair. The Disney Ambassador Hotel is in an area called Ikspiari with lots of shopping and nightlife, right next to the entrance to the resort. The Ambassador Hotel is good for families because it has rooms that sleep up to six adults. Pricing for hotels is much like their California Disneyland counterparts, and typically book up months in advance. They are all connected by monorail, so staying at any of these you will feel the most centered in the Disney bubble. Regular room rates run between $400 to $800 per night, depending on the season. One thing about the monorail system here is everyone has to pay for it. Priced like public transportation at about $2 per ride, it's clean, comfortable and runs frequently.

Moderate Disney Resorts

These hotels are adjacent to the Disney bubble. They have in-hotel Disney services and are connected by the monorail, but don't have the theming or charm of the deluxe properties. They are the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay (50,000 Marriott points per night on standard nights, or guests can use an up to 50,000-point free-night certificate like the one you get on your anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card), Hilton Tokyo Bay , the Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay (between 34,000 and 80,000 Hilton points per night, or a free weekend-night certificate like the one you get on your anniversary with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card) and Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel .

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The Sheraton and the Hilton can be booked on points, which makes them a great option for travelers looking to offset the cost of a Tokyo Disney vacation with points. If you are paying cash at these properties, you're looking at $130 to $500 per night, depending on the season. I stayed at the Sheraton because the Disney Deluxe hotels were sold out.

Value Disney Resorts

The Sunroute Plaza Tokyo and Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel Club Resort are similar to the moderate resorts but a bit less expensive. In the summer, a room costs under $100. There's also one Disney-branded value resort called Celebration. It's located off the main property and connected by a 15-minute shuttle bus ride.

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Bottom line

If you're into Disney theme parks and want a fabulous experience, then Tokyo Disney should be on your destination shortlist. Every detail is exquisite, the staff is highly trained and the guest experience is like no other. It's better and bigger than either of the Disney parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai. I would say it's certainly as good and, in some ways, better than the parks in Paris. Tokyo DisneySea is particularly special -- and no Mickey obsession is required to appreciate these parks. In fact, I'd argue, it is worth crossing the Pacific just for this adventure.

Tokyo Disneyland 40th Anniversary Trip Tips and Observations

Tokyo Disneyland started their 40th anniversary celebration last week. In this post we’ll share our observations from the parks and beginning of the celebration, as well as some trip planning tips you’ll find useful as you plan your own visit to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.

If you enjoy this post and want more Tokyo Disney Resort trip planning advice, visit our condensed Tokyo Disneyland Trip Planning Guide , as well as our full Tokyo Disney trip planning site , which goes more in depth on every aspect of Tokyo Disney Resort.

Not only can cast members give guests pennants, but guests can give them to cast members! Giving cast members these guest compliment pennants was a lot of fun. I wish the American parks would do something like this.

The two non-Disney on-site hotels that are most convenient for foreign travelers are Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay and Hilton Tokyo Bay. Both offer large rooms, staff that is fluent in English, good amenities, and are the two hotels closest to Tokyo Disney Resort Line Bayside station. If the prices between the two were the same I’d go with Hilton Tokyo Bay due to its large, and more modern looking rooms, but you can’t go wrong either way. You’ll be paying a slight premium to stay at these two hotels. Prices on the Hilton and Sheraton can range anywhere from $150 during some parts of the year up to $500 during the busy times of year. We have video room tours of the  Hilton Tokyo Bay  and  Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay  on our  YouTube channel . The other four hotels on-site (Sunroute Plaza Tokyo, Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel, Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel Club Resort, Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay) are owned by Japanese companies and have varying levels of quality. The only one of these four hotels I’ve stayed at is Hotel Okura. Okura’s rooms are a bit dated, but clean and spacious. The only problem I had was that the beds were rock hard. This has been my experience in many hotels that are Japanese brands. We have a video room tour of Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay here .

Tony Solaroni is everyone’s favorite pizza making animatronic salesman. He’s also wearing a pennant below his nametag.

I wanted to commemorate mine and Tokyo Disneyland’s 40th birthdays with a special souvenir. Luckily I found the perfect one. My girlfriend and I got our silhouettes done at the Silhouette Studio in Tokyo Disneyland. It included a special frame and silhouettes of Mickey and Minnie in their 40th anniversary outfits.

‘Believe! Sea of Dreams’ is Tokyo DisneySea’s newest nighttime spectacular. It takes place in Mediterranean Harbor at the front of the park. The show uses all of the special effects you’d expect in any Disney nighttime spectacular, including fireworks and projections. As well a slew of characters and Disney songs. Thanks to the show taking place in the middle of a body of water there’s not really a bad spot to view it from. We watched it at the base of Mount Prometheus near the entrance into Mysterious Island and had a decent elevated view of the show. We could have dedicated more time and got a view closer to water, but our time in the park was limited and we didn’t want to spend too much time waiting for a show. It’s not the best Disney nighttime spectacular I’ve ever seen, but it’s worth seeing if you have the time.

If you’re planning a trip to Japan and Tokyo Disney Resort I again want to share some helpful links for your visit:

Our 2023 Tokyo Disneyland Trip Planning Guide

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The happiest place in the world, have a good time. It is best to arrive before entering the park in the morning, otherwise the project will have to be queued. The ghost castle is very fun and it takes a long time. The weather was very good on the day I went, and the photos I took were good.

Tokyo Disney has two parks, brushing beauty and beast is very happy and beautiful, and the surrounding products are not bad. Because the anniversary Yousutong can be received for free, so lucky. Will go next time. It is also very convenient to enter the park.

Very good, suitable for children to play, when we went to rain, but the Haozi was still very happy to play, it is very convenient to book tickets from Trip.com, you can enter directly by swiping the QR code, no need to change tickets.

The two parks of Tokyo Disneyland have been divided into two days to play. The sea's night LED fireworks light show must not be missed. It is really special. All kinds of punch-in restaurants are very delicious and not expensive. The most queued people are Toy Story, really fun, pull the ball to break.

I didn't do a strategy. I purely took the children to play. I found that Dongdi was 40 years old. It was bigger than me, but it was much better maintained than me. The traffic is comparable to the Spring Festival. The staff is very patient and courteous to divert outside the venue. It takes at least 1 hour from the end of the team to enter the park. We don't play exciting projects, and projects suitable for children are generally queued up quickly. Personally recommend a small world, the scene is very fairy tale, reminiscent of childhood. In addition, Dongdi's Pirates of the Caribbean are watching the scene all the way forward, unlike the big movies of Shangdi, don't go for a flavor. The atmosphere of Dongdi is particularly good. The Japanese people are chatting and playing without playing mobile phones. At most, they take a selfie. The small train and steamboat will wave and greet them warmly. Finally, there is no need to report too much expectations for Dongdi's float and fireworks show. Personal perception is not comparable to that of Di. It is said that the ocean is quite shocking, and there is a chance to see it.

We have so much fun at the Disneyland I would recommend to be there early so that you can enjoy the moments and so many activities. Wanna go there again

Dongdi is a place where people can punch in repeatedly. The amusement facilities are fun, the environment is clean and the waiters are hospitable. In particular, Dongdi's chicken legs are super delicious, and there are biscuit pizzas, which are delicious to no friends! The fixed food is also delicious, the price is a little higher than the outside, but the taste is absolutely, the money is worth it.

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10 Tokyo Disney Resort Tips For First Timers

M ajor Disney Parks fans will tell you that all the parks worldwide may share a vibe, but they are vastly different from one another. Whether you're talking about cultural or logistical park differences, knowing a few insider tricks will undoubtedly help make your visit to any park magical.

You can't go wrong with Tokyo Disney Resort (TDR), which is known for having the cutest merchandise, the best-themed food, and just the general kawaii vibe you can't get anywhere else. Opened in 1983, Tokyo Disneyland was Disney's first international park. TDR changed the game for Disney fans worldwide, who no longer had to come to the United States to enjoy the parks.

TDR comprises Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, as well as the on-site resorts. This Tokyo-based Disney resort is another incredible foray into what it means to be immersed in Disney magic. It's also the home to Duffy and Friends, Mickey Mouse's teddy bear, and his adorable animal companions. What's better than that? Nothing.

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Download The App Beforehand

Disney may know theme parks, but they've also gotten apps down to a science. The Tokyo Disney Resort app will be your best friend while navigating both parks during your vacation. Beyond providing wait and showtimes in Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, the app lets you make reservations, access photos, and much more. The TDR app also has maps to help you make the most of your visit to the parks by not spending countless minutes getting lost.

The app also allows you to purchase and utilize Premier Access. Like the Disney Plus system at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Premier Access is an add-on allowing guests to access skip-the-line privileges for rides and attractions. The app also has Entry Request, which is a free service offered by TDR. Entry Request can be used to reserve seating at certain shows and access to character greetings around the park. Keep in mind that Entry Request for show seats is more of a lottery than a reservation system, so you may not get a seat.

Hit Popular Rides Early

This suggestion isn't unique to the Tokyo Disney Resort, but it's still vital to thoroughly enjoy a Disney Park day. It may seem like a lot of people enter the parks as soon as the doors open, yet everyone has their own agenda. So, by planning on hitting a popular or your most-anticipated ride right away in the morning, you won't have to wait an excruciatingly long time, or purchase passes to skip the line later.

Getting to the most popular rides first will also ensure you can experience certain attractions that aren't available at other parks around the world . One ride you won't find elsewhere is Journey to the Center of the Earth, one of the only proper roller coasters you'll find at TDR.

In conjunction with enjoying rides early, you'll also want to keep track of the availability of the shows in the TDR app's free Entry Request service. Since Entry Request operates more like a lottery system, you may want to just queue up for the first show performance of whatever you want to see that day. Chances are you'll be able to get a seat even if you have to wait a while for it.

Get Tickets In Advance

When you're excited for a Disney day, the last thing you want to do is waste time lining up to buy tickets. Your best bet is to get your tickets in advance online or as part of a package. That way, you head straight to the entrance queue and skip yet another line to start your day off strong. Tickets can be purchased for up to five visits at a time.

TDR is only selling fixed-date tickets right now, with no indication that they will change that in the future. As their name implies, fixed-date tickets require the ticketholder to know when they want to visit the resort. That said, you can contact the resort if your plans change and you need to adjust the dates (so long as your tickets are still valid). Fixed-date tickets are available for purchase up to 60 days in advance of your visit.

Plan For At Least Four Park Days

Truth be told, you could probably see all of Tokyo Disney Resort in one day if you spend half at Tokyo Disneyland and the other half at Tokyo DisneySea. There's just no way you're going to get the whole experience by doing things that way, though. The prime number of days to spend at TDR, regardless of how you break it up, is four.

That gives you plenty of time to see what you have to see, experience things you may not have known about, and re-ride the attractions you will inevitably fall in love with along the way. Plus, if you don't manage to get seats for shows through the Entry Request service, four days gives you plenty of time to try and see things with or without winning the app lottery. And it gives you ample time to eat your weight in little green alien mochi -- it's a win-win all around.

Stay On The Property

Choosing a Disney hotel for your accommodation will almost always be a more expensive option. However, staying nearby has many perks that often outweigh the cost-benefit, and TDR is no exception. Not commuting back to a different hotel, getting access to the parks outside of regular hours, and being able to enjoy Disney magic from sunup to sundown are just a few reasons why staying on property at a Disney park is almost always a good idea .

While Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are smaller parks, you may still want to return to your resort for a mid-day nap or rest. Even though they're both smaller than Florida's EPCOT and Animal Kingdom, you don't want to run yourself ragged during your visit, either. After all, it's a vacation! There are five official Disney hotels on the TDR property (which will become six in spring 2024 when Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel opens), with six additional partner hotels nearby.

Don't Forget The Restaurant Reservations

One of the reasons why Disney fans visit parks all over the world is because they are all so different. All the parks have their own range of unique restaurants you can't enjoy elsewhere, making reservations crucial if you want to eat in one of these coveted locations. With wait times between one to two hours (if waiting is even available), you don't want to expel all of your precious park time just waiting to sit down at a table.

Plus, for a little more money, you may even get a souvenir plate or cup with your food. TDR is known for its absurdly cute merchandise, and who couldn't use more Disney kitchenware for just a few dollars more?

Keep in mind that, unlike Disney parks in the U.S., Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea do not allow visitors to bring in outside food. There are picnic areas outside TDR if you wish to bring food along; you just can't have it in the parks. This means restaurant reservations are even more critical than usual here.

Watch Out For Characters

Frequent Walt Disney World visitors are often thrilled at interacting with characters meandering around the park throughout the day. So, if that is one of your highlights, this tip is for you. Just like at Disneyland in California, some characters wander around TDR, greeting visitors as they do. Although some have permanent locations where they can be found, others you may just run into. If that happens and you want a photo, be sure to get it right then and there in case you don't see them again.

As we mentioned earlier, one of the functions of the Entry Request system is to request a spot for character greetings. Not all characters require these reservations, though the most popular icons, such as Mickey Mouse, may require a booking to meet. The majority of characters do not require reservations ahead of time. These requirements can change, so keep an eye on your app before heading to the character greeting spots.

The Monorail Isn't Free

Hold onto your ears, Disney lovers. You read that right; the monorail to the parks is not a free service like transportation to other Disney park locations worldwide. At TDR, the monorail is considered public transportation and, therefore, requires a small payment to ride. The kicker is that the fee must be paid in cash, so be sure to have some money with you when you visit. Make sure you are carrying some small bill denominations since the fee is only about JP¥260 (around $1.75) as of 2023

The monorail is also known as the Disney Resort Line and runs from the Resort Gateway Station at Ikspiari to Tokyo Disneyland Station, Bayside Station, and then Tokyo DisneySea Station. Should you require them, there are also secure locker facilities at each train station along the monorail's route, perfect if you need to offload some merch.

Bring The Phone Essentials

One thing that folks might need to remember when planning a trip to TDR is how quickly your phone battery will drain, particularly if you're making good use of the park mobile app. That's doubly true if you're visiting TDR from another country like the United States. Your phone is working even harder to stay awake when it isn't always near a recognizable cell tower.

Like at the U.S. parks, you can rent a portable battery at TDR. These rental locations are found both inside and outside the parks. However, the rental fees are based on how long you use the battery, unlike the portable batteries at the U.S. parks. Starting at under an hour and going up to 48 hours, these batteries help in a pinch. Plus, the prices are super reasonable. They start at JP¥180 (just over $1.20) for less than an hour to JP¥900 (approximately $6) for up to 48 hours. Longer rentals are also available. That's a lot more reasonable than the expensive portable batteries at Disneyland and Disney World .

Be Aware Of Holidays

In a place like TDR, crowds can feel a lot bigger. It's about the same park size as Disneyland in California, so the place fills up quickly. That's why you need to be aware of Japanese public holidays and school calendars when planning your visit. Going to a Disney park in the off-season is generally a good idea anyway, especially if you want to avoid significant crowds.

As with other Disney parks worldwide, TDR is packed during the Christmas and New Year holidays . These crowds continue into the start of January. Golden Week, when several national holidays take place over the course of a week, is also a very crowded time to visit TDR. Golden Week spans the end of April into the first week of May, varying slightly each year.

Outside of bigger holidays, the parks remain busy during spring break, which occurs for Japanese students from the end of February into March. Summer is also busy because of holidays like Marine Day and Mountain Day. A place like Tokyo Disney Resort is always relatively busy, but planning your visit wisely can be the difference between a good time and a great one.

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How to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo?

Train from Haneda Airport to Tokyo

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The Tokyo Monorail connects Haneda Airport with Hamamatsucho Station in central Tokyo. It is a convenient way for travelers to reach the downtown area. The monorail typically operates from early in the morning until late at night, with trains running on an average of every 5 minutes from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station..

There are two types of services on the Tokyo Monorail: the Rapid and the Local. The Rapid service makes fewer stops and takes approximately 13 minutes to travel from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station, while the Local trains make all stops and takes a few minutes longer.

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Passengers generally depart from terminal 3 to downtown Tokyo, here is the ticket fare from Haneda Airport terminal 3 to Monorail Hamamatsucho.

Source: From Tokyo Monorail Official Website

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Despite being a private railway, you can still use Japan Rail Pass on the Tokyo Monorail . To get on, just present your activated JR Pass at the entry points. Don't forget that you can activate your pass at the Haneda JR East Travel Center, which is located near the Tokyo Monorail gate.

The Tokyo Monorail also accepts Suica, Pasmo, and ICOCA cards . These cards are activated with a deposit of ¥500. To use the monorail, you simply tap the card at the ticket gate, and the fare is automatically deducted from the card. The deposit is refunded when you return the card at the end of your journey.

By Keikyu Airport Line

The Keikyu Airport Line is another convenient train option to transfer from the Haneda Airport to downtown Tokyo, which provides service to various destinations including central Tokyo, Yokohama, and the Miura Peninsula. It only takes 11 minutes to Shinagawa Station, and 20 minutes to Tokyo station, offering a convinient yet fast option for passengers. Visitors can not use JR Pass and Tokyo subway ticket for the Keikyu Airport Line. Getting a Suica card may be a great option for better travel experience.

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The Airport Limousine Bus is a popular and convenient service for travelers going from Haneda Airport to various locations in Tokyo, including Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Asakusa districts. The buses are comfortable, often equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi and charging ports, and they offer a hassle-free way to get into the city without worrying about navigating the train system, especially if you have a lot of luggage.

The fare for the Airport Limousine Bus from Haneda Airport to downtown Tokyo typically ranges from around 1,000 to 2,000 JPY per adult, depending on the destination within Tokyo. Similarly, the travel time can vary significantly depending on the destination in Tokyo and traffic conditions. Generally, it can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to reach popular hotels in central Tokyo.

Here is a timetable and cost to Shinjuku Area from from Haneda Airport:

Taxi from Haneda Airport to Tokyo

Taking a taxi from Haneda Airport to central Tokyo is a convenient but relatively expensive option compared to public transportation. Here are some key points to consider when taking a taxi from Haneda Airport to Tokyo:

• 1. Fare: Taxi fares from Haneda to central Tokyo can vary depending on the destination, traffic conditions, and time of day. The typical fare to central Tokyo might range from 5,000 to 10,000 yen .
• 2. Flat Rate Taxis: Some taxi companies offer flat-rate fares to certain areas in Tokyo. These can be a good deal if you're traveling to a location that's a bit further away or if you want to avoid surprises due to traffic congestion.
• 3. Late Night Surcharge: If you're taking a taxi late at night or early in the morning (typically between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM ), there may be an additional surcharge of approximately 20% .
• 4. Travel Time: The travel time from Haneda Airport to central Tokyo is typically around 30 to 60 minutes . However, this can vary greatly depending on your destination within Tokyo and the current traffic conditions
• 5. Payment: Most taxis accept cash, and many also accept credit cards. It's always a good idea to confirm the accepted payment methods with the driver before starting your trip.
• 6. Language Barrier: While some taxi drivers in Tokyo may speak basic English, it's not guaranteed. It can be helpful to use translation apps for better travel experience.

Pre-booked Taxi from Haneda Airport to Tokyo

Pre-booking a taxi from Haneda Airport to Tokyo can be a convenient way to ensure that you have a smooth transition from the airport to your destination in the city. Here's what you need to know:

• Approximate Cost: The cost of a taxi from Haneda Airport to central Tokyo can vary depending on your exact destination, the time of day, and traffic conditions. Generally, you can expect to pay anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 Japanese Yen (JPY).
• Travel Time: The travel time from Haneda Airport to central Tokyo typically ranges from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic and your specific destination within Tokyo.
• Book in Advance : Pre-book your taxi online or via phone before your arrival. This will ensure that you have a ride waiting for you and can help you avoid any language barriers or confusion at the airport.

Rental Car from Haneda Airport to Tokyo

Renting a car at Haneda Airport to travel to Tokyo is also a good option for group travelers to explore the country, especially in areas where public transportation is less accessible. There are a wide range of vehicle types available to cater to different visitors, including Economy Cars, SUVs, Vans, Hybrid Cars, etc. Major car rental companies include Nippon, Toyota, Nissan, and Times. Rentting a car is very convenient and affordable from only ¥5,000 a day .

How to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disneyland

Keikyu Line and JR Line

• Travel Route: Take the Keikyu Airport Line from Haneda Airport to Shinagawa Station . Transfer to the JR Yamanote Line or JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and go to Tokyo Station. Transfer to the JR Keiyo Line or JR Musashino Line to Maihama Station , which is the gateway to Tokyo Disneyland.
• Travel Time: Approximately 60-75 minutes.
• Cost: Around 800 to 1,000 JPY.

Tokyo Monorail and JR Line

• Travel Route: Take the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station . Transfer to the JR Yamanote Line or JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and go to Tokyo Station . Transfer to the JR Keiyo Line or JR Musashino Line to Maihama Station .

By Airport Limousine Bus

• Travel Route: Direct limousine buses run from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disneyland.
• Travel Time: Approximately 45-75 minutes, depending on traffic.
• Cost: Around 1,830 JPY for adults and 920 JPY for children.
• Travel Route: Taxis are available at Haneda Airport and can take you directly to Tokyo Disneyland.
• Travel Time: Approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
• Cost: Around 7,000 to 10,000 JPY, but this can vary greatly with traffic conditions.

How to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo at Late Night

FAQs about Transport Options from Haneda Airport to Tokyo

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