We have spent a couple of Christmas’ at Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan now. You won’t believe how wonderful it is! From the hotels to the parks, rides and entertainment – Christmas at Tokyo Disney Resort has to be experienced to be believed!

Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland

We’ve twice experienced Christmas Eve at Tokyo Disneyland and Christmas Day at Tokyo DisneySea, staying at official Tokyo Disney Hotels.

Here’s our review of what we thought were the most memorable highlights and really fun things to do at Tokyo Disney Resort at Christmas!

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01. Tokyo Disney Parks general festivities

Does Japan Disney celebrate Christmas?

Yes, Tokyo Disney Resort does celebrate Christmas, so if you’re worried about Japan not celebrating Christmas in their Disney Parks, you couldn’t be more wrong! Christmas is an important time of year at both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.

Christmas doesn’t just stop at the Disney parks either! You’ll find a special Disney Resort Line monorail has Christmas decorated cars.

Even the nearby Ikspiari Shopping Centre has a Christmas tree!

Is Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland crowded?

It can be busy during Christmas, but even though Christmas is one of Tokyo Disney’s special seasons, the crowds usually aren’t as bad as some other Japan holiday periods like Golden Week.

Are there Christmas decorations at Tokyo Disney?

Yes! Both Tokyo Disney Resort parks are decked out in their finest Christmas decorations throughout the park. At night it becomes a magical lit fairy land of Christmas lights!

There’s a huge Christmas Tree holding court in the World Bazaar as you enter Tokyo Disneyland and another two in the American Waterfront area of DisneySea which are wonderful for Christmas photos!

Christmas Garlands abound, the flowerbed Mickey at the front entrance of Disneyland is adorned with a Christmas Hat – there’s no mistaking it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

As the sun goes down the Tokyo Disney theme parks Christmas decorations light up beautifully to create a magical Christmas world.

Of course you can’t miss the Tokyo Disneyland Sky Full Of Colours Fireworks Show at Christmas, it’s lovely to sit together in front of the beautifully lit Disney Castle as the lights synchronise with Disney music and colourful fireworks!

Watch our Christmas Eve Disneyland Fireworks Show

Is there Christmas food at Disneyland?

Yes, there are seasonal snacks and treats for Christmas at both Tokyo Disney Parks. Sweethearts cafe at Disneyland offers several themed treats!

We had a Christmas Eve Breakfast at Tokyo Disneyland where they offered special Christmas Breakfast Sets. You can watch our YouTube video of our Christmas Eve breakfast at Disneyland here. There are many more yummy special Christmas menu items on offer around the Parks.

If you intend on booking a special Tokyo Disney Resort restaurant for Christmas Day, be sure to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment – they always book up fast!

02 – Christmas in a Tokyo Disney Hotel

Staying on-site in a Disney Hotel is a great part of the festive fun. We stayed Christmas Eve in the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel in a Beauty And The Beast themed room and Christmas Night at the DisneySea MiraCosta Hotel in a Capitano Mickey Superior Room and it was just perfect!

Waking up Christmas Morning was so fun. We were so ready to leap out of bed, exchange a few travel-sized Christmas presents and hit the parks! The Tokyo Disneyland Hotel lobby decorations, Christmas music and the Tokyo Disney theme parks waiting for us out of the window all amplified the anticipation and excitement of Christmas ten-fold!

Does it cost more to stay at a Tokyo Disney Resort official hotel during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season?

Yes, there is about a 10% increase in hotel rates at Tokyo Disney Resort hotels during the Christmas period. Learn more about staying at the Tokyo Disney Resort hotels here.

03. Tokyo Disney Christmas Parades

Christmas parades are the order of the day at both Tokyo Disney Resort parks.

Is there a Santa at Tokyo Disney?

Yes there is a Santa at both Tokyo Disney Resort parks!

DisneySea has a special Santa Disney Christmas Greeting with Santa and various Disney Characters aboard a boat parading around the central Mediterranean Harbor.

At Tokyo Disneyland, you will find Santa in the daily Christmas parade!

Tokyo Disneyland Christmas parade

Tokyo Disneyland have a wonderful afternoon Christmas Parade. The theme name changes every few years.

Watch the Tokyo Disneyland Christmas Parade on YouTube

At nighttime, Christmas is also incorporated into the shows and a special Tokyo Disneyland Electric Parade with Christmas music.

Watch the Tokyo Disneyland Electric Parade on YouTube

It all makes for such a wonderful Christmassy atmosphere that is unforgettable!

04. Christmas overlays on Rides & Shows

At Christmas time a couple of permanent Disneyland attractions get very Christmassy!

I’m usually not a huge fan of ride overlays, but I have to admit the Holiday Nightmare overlay inspired by the Nightmare Before Christmas Movie of the Haunted Mansion got me wanting more!

Watch our ride on the Haunted Mansion Holiday Nightmare ride on YouTube

The Tokyo DisneySea Haunted Mansion is the classic charming version of the ride. The Haunted Mansion theme on its own is really enjoyable, but it is even more fun when incorporating this fabulous overlay which extends from the grounds outside to all through the ride.

In addition to the Haunted Mansion you will also find an overlay in place on the Country Bear Theatre at Christmas time – Jingle Bell Jamboree. This classic version of the original USA Show is with added Christmas decorations is just as hilarious as ever!

Christmas at Mickey’s House

We decided to pop into Mickey’s House in Toontown for a photo last Christmas and were delighted to find the queue was also Christmas decorated, although the photo wasn’t Christmas themed at all as it was Mickey the Wizard from Fantasia.

One thing’s for sure – any Disney attraction overlay at Christmas can only add to the jolly Christmas atmosphere!

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05. Christmas Merchandise

During the Christmas season you can also buy special Tokyo Disney Christmas merchandise.

These include warm Christmas sweaters, special Christmas Mickey Ears, Christmas outfit character plushies including Mickey and Minnie, postcards, pins and more!

The big problem with securing any seasonal Tokyo Disney seasonal merchandise is that it often sells out on the first few days of release! Any Tokyo Disney Resort seasonal merchandise is extremely popular with Japanese locals, so on the first few days of release store visits must be reserved through the Tokyo Disney App to limit numbers.

With any luck you may be able to get something at actual Christmas time like a special pair of Christmas Disney Ears, but chances are that the majority of Christmas items are sold out before December – and it’s very rare that they ever have second runs of any seasonal or special merchandise.

Tokyo DisneySea Christmas Ornaments

One of our lucky group member discovered this beautiful Christmas ornament in June! “This is my absolute favorite purchase. I found a tangled crystal Christmas ornament at the store in the Aladdin shop down the stairs across from the carousel. There aren’t many ornaments to be found in Disneyland nor DisneySea but this one is beautiful! Quality like a Swarovski snow flake ornament. Price 4,900 Yen.” – Nancy Wong

You can find out more about shopping at shopping at Tokyo Disney Stores in my guide here.

Tokyo Disney Christmas FAQs

When does the Tokyo Disney Christmas Season start?

The Tokyo Disney Resort official Christmas Season commences mid-November. The date will be announced months in advance.

When does Tokyo Disney Christmas end?

Tokyo Disney Resort Christmas finishes promptly at closing time the end of Christmas Day, December 25th.

Overnight the Christmas theming is swapped out for the Tokyo Disney Resort New Year’s theme. So don’t arrive on Boxing Day hoping to still enjoy the Christmas festivities!

Plan for your trip to fall between November 16 until December 25th to enjoy all the Tokyo Disney Christmas fun. (Don’t forget to join our Tokyo Disneyland Holiday Planning Facebook Group too!)

Are Tokyo Disney shows, rides and parades in English?

Yes and no. But it really shouldn’t affect your enjoyment at all! Disney is Disney around the world, but the vast majority of Tokyo Disney Park go-ers at Tokyo Disney are of course local Japanese.

There are a a minority of tourists mainly consisting of Korean and Chinese visitors.

Even so, most Disney music in the parks, including Christmas shows and parades are played in their original English version.

There is of course plenty of Japanese narration and dialogue, especially on the rides but they are just as fun as ever and bring home that you are on an exciting overseas trip!

So as you can see, a Christmas visit to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea parks is well worth it! Start planning now for your amazing Tokyo Disney Christmas – it’s never too early and makes for an incredibly memorable Christmastime.

Have you ever visited a Disney Park at Christmas? Tell me in the comments below!

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If your flight arrives early into Tokyo (or you just have a free day on your hands), it can leave you wondering how to fill that time in the Tokyo Disney area – at least until you can go and get comfy at your hotel!

We’ve thoroughly explored the Tokyo Bay area during our numerous trips to Japan and have some great rest-day suggestions for you to try!

These ideas will help you recharge your travel batteries and ease you into your new time zone – or throw you straight into the fun zone!

First things first – Can I leave my luggage at the hotel?

Yes, you can leave your luggage at your Tokyo Bay booked hotel. If you’ve just arrived or just checked out, you don’t want to have to drag your bags around with you all day!

Every official Disney and Disney partner hotel plus many others at Tokyo Bay have baggage storage areas. You can leave your bags with them from very early in the morning until late on the day of your check in or check out.

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You can even leave your luggage at the Welcome Center next door to Maihama Train Station for most official Disney and partner hotels. They will transport them to your hotel for free.

Alternatively, you can send your bags direct to and from the airports.

So, drop your bags with the concierge of your hotel and go have fun!

What is there to do around Tokyo Disneyland?

Here are my top recommendations of fun things to do in the Tokyo Disney bubble…

01.Go to the Tokyo Disney Parks!

So, it’s supposed to be a rest day, but the parks are calling your name… If you suddenly decide you want to go to the parks on your planned day off, just do it! You can go on the same day to the Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea theme parks. No prior reservation is needed. You just need to get yourself some tickets.

Can I buy Tokyo Disney Parks tickets at the gate?

No, Tokyo Disney Resort tickets aren’t available to buy at the parks, so head online to book yourself some digital Tokyo Disney entrance tickets. If you don’t have an eSim in your phone in Japan yet, you can get one online here or use the free Wi-Fi at the many hotels or shops around the parks.

Can I get a Tokyo Disneyland half day ticket?

Yes you can! You can buy Early Evening from 3pm on weekends and holidays, and Weeknight Passports from 5pm on weekdays to either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea. Tokyo Disney Resort do regularly change what kinds of tickets they have available, so it’s best to check their website ticket list here.

I do recommend comparing the price of a Tokyo Disney night or afternoon ticket to a full day park ticket. It can often work out to be of more value to purchase a full day park ticket as it is not much more money for significantly more time in the park.

Tokyo Disney area shopping

There’s a whole lot of shops to check out around the Tokyo Disney parks. Whilst there isn’t a Disney Springs or Downtown Disney area there is the Tokyo Disney’s closest equivalent, which is the Ikspiari Shopping Mall. You can also venture to the surrounding official Disney stores to get your Disney ears early and save battling in the park gift stores on your Disney Park days!

02.Go to Ikspiari Shopping Mall

Take a ride on the Tokyo Disney Monorail to the Resort Gateway Station – or if you are staying at the Disney Ambassador Hotel, just walk outside – to explore the multi-level Ikspiari shopping mall.

Where is Ikspiari located?

Ikspiari Shopping Centre is located at the Resort Gateway monorail station, next to the Maihama Train Station. There you’ll find a Cinema, a USA Disney store and over 140+ retail stores, restaurants, a supermarket, newsagent, pharmacy and more.

The Ikspiari Disney Store

There are two main types of Disney Stores in Tokyo. Tokyo Disney Resort officially owned stores, and USA Disney owned stores.

You can find out more about the different Disney stores in Tokyo and Japan in our Japan Disney Stores guide here.

The Ikspiari Disney Store is the American Disney owned type, and is well worth a look. You’ll find lots of USA merchandise and some Japan exclusive items, but no Tokyo Disney Resort parks merchandise there.

Are there restaurants at Ikspiari Mall?

Yes, Ikspiari offers many different types of restaurants and cafes. These include traditional Japanese, a yummy Hawaiian upstairs and a very good value Italian on the Ambassador side. You’ll find several popular USA food franchises at Ikspiari too, including a McDonalds family restaurant, a Starbucks complete with souvenir mugs, and a fun Rain Forest Cafe.

The Ikspiari Rain Forest Cafe

Rainforest Cafes are fun, jungle themed restaurants. Amongst the jungle foliage of the Ikspiari Rain Forest Cafe you’ll find lots of animated jungle animals and sound effects.

The Rain Forest cafe features pretend rainstorm sound and light effects, including lightning flashes and rolling thunder. Although the overall effect isn’t meant to be a scary one, it may not suit those members of the family who are sensitive to light and sound.

If you’re Aussies like us and haven’t experienced a Rainforest Cafe before, you may find them just as fun to eat at as we do! They can be great for special celebrations such as kid’s birthday too, as they do a very fancy chocolate cake!

The Ikspiari Rain Forest Cafe is the only one you’ll find in Japan, and they take walk-ins without too much of a wait time.

Watch our Rain Forest Cafe YouTube video

The Ikspiari Shopping Mall is a fun shopping experience where you can easily fill in a couple of hours – and feed the troops!

Learn more about the Ikspiari Shopping Mall at their official website here.

03.Shop at Bon Voyage Disney Store

Go official Tokyo Disney merchandise shopping at Bon Voyage. Whilst the Disney store in Ikspiari is run by American Disney (and so has no official Tokyo Disney Parks merchandise), nearby to Ikspiari you’ll find the genuine article.

Where is Tokyo Disney Bon Voyage located?

The Tokyo Disney Bon Voyage gift store is located between Tokyo Disneyland and the Maihama Train Station – about 5 minutes’ walk from both, along the upper walkway. You can’t miss it – it has a huge red archway!

Inside you won’t find absolutely everything available in the Tokyo Disney parks, but you will find a great range of official Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise. As the store is located outside of the Disney Parks, this is a great way to check out what’s available inside the parks or get some extra items after your park days.

In addition to Bon Voyage, you’ll also find smaller official Tokyo Disney merchandise stores inside all of the official Tokyo Disney Hotels plus several of the official partner hotels like the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay, Hilton Tokyo Bay and the Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay.

You can’t get these items outside the parks!

Be warned that you won’t find any Popcorn Buckets outside of the Tokyo Disney Parks, or Duffy Bears or any of their accessories outside of DisneySea!

You can find out more about which stores are the real Tokyo Disney merchandise stores in Tokyo in my guide here.

04.Explore the Tokyo Disney Hotels

Another really fun thing to do on your park day off is go and explore the official Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels! You can easily walk or catch the monorail or shuttle buses to get to them, and all of them are beautifully themed. Each hotel has their own gift store and also a convenience store inside where you can purchase light meals and snacks.

Which Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels can you visit?

You can go inside most of the official Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels, with two restricted to guests only.

Visitors can go into the lobbies and shops inside the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, the Disney MiraCosta Hotel and the Ambassador Hotel.

All three of these hotels are quite lovely and worth a visit. Their Disney gift stores have similar merchandise to Bon Voyage with some unique merchandise. The Disneyland Hotel gift store, for example, has a wide range of little girl’s princess dresses, shoes and accessories.

The Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel is also free to visit and has some nice gardens, small stores and lobby installations, however as it is located outside the Tokyo Disney Resort area you would need to catch the 20 minute shuttle bus just to get there.

Can I eat at any of the Tokyo Disney Hotel restaurants?

The Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, DisneySea MiraCosta Hotel and Disney Ambassador Hotel restaurants are all open for bookings to non-hotel guests. That said, they can be very difficult to get a reservation in, as most have been booked for months in advance. Even so, walk up bookings are possible – so give it a try! We have successfully obtained same-day bookings at both Chef Mickey at the Disney Ambassador Hotel and The Oceano at DisneySea MiraCosta Hotel.

What hotel is Chef Mickey in?

Tokyo Disney’s Chef Mickey restaurant is located inside the Ambassador Hotel. You may manage to get lucky and snag a walk-in booking. This is the only character restaurant outside of the Tokyo Disney parks, and Mickey Mouse will visit your table for one photograph with you during your buffet meal dining service.

Which DisneySea restaurant can I watch the night show in?

If you can manage to get a walk-in booking at the Oceano Hotel inside the MiraCosta Hotel in the evening, you can watch the DisneySea Sea of Dreams night show spectacular from their balcony – no ticket required! Try to book in person at the restaurant as early as possible. If you have no luck finding a booking, you can still have a peep into DisneySea through the lower staircase window off the MiraCosta main foyer!

Which Tokyo Disney Hotels are closed to visitors?

Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels restricted to guests only are the Disney Toy Story Hotel and the Disney Fantasy Springs Hotel.

The Toy Story Hotel in particular has some wonderful outdoor character installations and a very fun theme inside too. It’s well-worth a stay if you can get a room reservation.

Watch my Tokyo Disney Toy Story Hotel room video

(Don’t think you can sneak in for a peep at these hotels – both restricted hotels have attended entrances to the grounds!).

05.Go for a ride on the Tokyo Disney Monorail!

Where does the Tokyo Disney Resort monorail go?

The Disney Resort Line Monorail runs in a large one-way circuit around the Tokyo Disney Parks and Hotels area.

Tokyo Disney Resort Map

How long does the Tokyo Disney Monorail take?

The Tokyo Disney monorail takes approximately 13 minutes to complete the whole Disney Resort Line monorail circuit, including stops at all four stations – Resort Gateway Station, Tokyo Disneyland Station, Bayside Station and Tokyo DisneySea Station.

Watch what it’s like to ride the monorail in peak hour

Is the Tokyo Disney Monorail free?

No, the Tokyo Disney monorail isn’t free, so you’ll need to buy a ticket at the stations (JPY cash needed at all except for Resort Gateway which accepts credit cards at the window) or use your Suica IC card to ride it.
Once you’ve bought your ticket and boarded you can joyride on the monorail for as long as you like! On this Disney Monorail you can also sit right up front for a great view!

How much does a Tokyo Disney Monorail ticket cost?

The price for a single ride on the Tokyo Disney Monorail is ¥300 for an adult (12 and over) and ¥150 for a child (11 and under). Cash (Japanese Yen), Pasmo, Suica and several other Japan Train Cards are accepted for payment. Credit Card is accepted at the customer ticket window at the Resort Gateway Station only. Up to two children under the age of six may ride free per paying adult and infants under the age of one ride free.

How to save money riding the Disney Resort Line

Souvenir Day Passes make a great keepsake and save money if you are using the monorail daily. Here is the Tokyo Disney Resort Monorail Day Pass price table:

Each Tokyo Disney monorail is themed differently, and all have the exclusive Mickey Mouse ears hanging hand grips. Often, monorail themes celebrate Tokyo Disney characters and events.

The Disney Resort Line monorail is a fun way to get a feel for what is in and around the Tokyo Disney Bubble area. You’ll get glimpses into the Tokyo Disney theme parks, can check out the surrounding Disney and partner hotels and enjoy sea views. It’s even possible to see Mount Fuji on a clear day!

So as you can see, there’s lots to do around Tokyo Disney Resort without even entering the amusement parks! Give yourself a rest day and go explore – and have a more relaxed – but still fun – Disney day out!

Have I forgotten any Tokyo Disney Resort area activities? Tell me in the comments below!

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Tokyo Disney Resort has early entry to their Disney parks just like the USA does, but it’s a very different experience. Here’s all about Tokyo Disney’s Happy Entry 15 minutes early entry – what happens, how you get it and why it’s worth using.

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What is Tokyo Disney Happy Entry 15 minutes early entry?

Tokyo Disney early entry (officially named “Happy Entry”) is a Special Entrance Pass given to all Tokyo Disney hotel guests for the morning of their stay/s and or check out. (not check in day). This allows them to bypass the main and much longer Tokyo Disney entrance queue and enter 15 minutes earlier.

The Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo Disney Sea early entry pass must accompany a valid park entrance ticket. The Fantasy Springs Happy Entry area requires a second slip of paper – a Proof Of Stay, as only Fantasy Springs guests may use the Fantasy Springs Happy Entry.

Guests line up at a special area to enter the Tokyo Disney park you have been given the 15 minutes early entry pass for (not all hotels give you both passes – more about that in a minute) 15 minutes before the general entry gates open.

Guests with an early entry pass and valid park ticket are scanned into the park in a group 15 minutes early, which allows you to book passes, get photos, hire prams, buy food and line up for your desired first ride earlier than the general entry guests who enter at Tokyo Disney parks official opening time. Some rides may even start unofficially operating earlier. Open services during the fifteen minutes are limited. For example, DisneySea’s Tower of Terror queue does not open until 9am.

All guests of Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels are given Happy Entry 15 mins early entry to either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea.

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Which Disney Resort Hotels give 15 minutes early entry to Tokyo Disneyland?

As this has changed several times recently, so it is important to double check before you book!

Short-term Happy Entry update 2026

From July 1 to September 14 2026, guests of Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and Disney Ambassador Hotel will be able to use their Happy Entry benefit to enter Tokyo DisneySea instead of Disneyland if they wish.

Currently, all official Tokyo Disney Resort hotels give the Tokyo Disneyland 15 minutes early Happy Entry to their guests. These hotels are:

Tokyo Disney Fantasy Springs Hotel
Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
Disney Ambassador Hotel
Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta
Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel
Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel

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Which Disney Hotels give 15 minutes early entry to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea?

As this has changed several times so it is important to double check before you book!

Only the Tokyo Disney Resort luxury hotels also give Happy Entry to Tokyo Resort DisneySea, in addition to Tokyo Resort Disneyland. These hotels currently are:

Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta
Tokyo Disney Fantasy Springs Hotels

Also, from July 1 to September 14, 2026

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
Disney Ambassador Hotel

Can I get early entry into Tokyo DisneySea direct from Miracosta Hotel?

No, you need to use the official park early entry for Happy Entry or General Entry until after 10am.

Can I get early entry into Tokyo DisneySea staying at Tokyo Disney Toy Story Hotel?

No, you may only use the direct entry through Fantasy Springs Hotel after 10am and before 9pm.

Where is Tokyo Disneyland Happy Entry early entry located?

Tokyo Disney Resort Happy Entries have special entrance areas which are separate to the general entry queues.

Where is the Fantasy Springs Hotel Happy Entry?

Fantasy Springs Hotel has two separate, special Happy Entrances.

The Fantasy Springs Hotel Grand Chateau Happy Entry (30mins early entry) entrance is located on the first floor, whilst the Fantasy Springs Hotel Happy Entry (15mins early entry) is the main Fantasy Springs Entrance for guests only, which passes underneath the hotel.

Which is the best DisneySea Happy Entry?

With its proximity to Fantasy Springs, the Fantasy Springs Hotel has the most advantageous Happy Entry for that area of DisneySea.

Whilst they are both DisneySea Happy Entries, Fantasy Springs Hotel gives its eligible guests a much bigger headstart on MiraCosta’s Happy Entry guests. This is because MiraCosta Hotel’s Happy Entry guests enter the park next to the main DisneySea entry, a good 15 to 20 minutes’ walk away from Fantasy Springs.

MiraCosta Happy Entry guests will still be making their way across the theme park whilst Fantasy Springs first Happy Entry guests may well be finishing their first and on to their second Fantasy Springs ride. Finally. Arriving yet another 15 minutes later will be the first main entry queue guests.

Therefore, the Fantasy Springs Hotel has the best Happy Entry for one of DisneySea’s most popular rides – Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, followed by Rapunzel and Peter Pan. Due to its privileged location, the Fantasy Springs Hotel Happy Entry works out to be more like 30-45 minute DisneySea early start than 15 minutes!

Can I get Tokyo Disneyland Happy 15 early entry on check in day?

No, Happy Entry is not able to be used on check in day under any circumstances. Happy Entry passes are given at check in and won’t be given earlier. As check in is from 3pm in the afternoon, it is too late for early entry on the day of check in. Even if you are able to check in early, you won’t be given a Happy Entry pass for that day.

Can I still use the Fantasy Springs Hotel park entry on check in day?

Yes, even though you can’t get Happy Entry on check in day you are allowed to use the Fantasy Springs Hotel DisneySea entry on check in day. You will need to have a valid DisneySea admission ticket plus a Proof of Stay slip obtained from the Concierge Desk inside the hotel at pre-check in. You will need to queue and wait to enter DisneySea at official opening time using the Fantasy Springs Hotel park entry.

Do Tokyo Disneyland partner hotels give early entry?

No. Tokyo Disney partner hotels do offer a complimentary shuttle bus to the Tokyo Disney Resort parks, however they do not offer their guests the 15 minutes early entry pass to the Disney Parks.

• Urayasu Brighton Hotel Tokyo Bay
• Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay
• Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay
• Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay

Do Tokyo Disney Official Partner Hotels offer early entry?

No. Official Tokyo Disney Partner hotels do not offer Happy Entry. But these hotels shouldn’t be confused with the Tokyo Disney Hotels! The following hotels are called “official” Tokyo Disney hotels by Tokyo Disney. Confusing, isn’t it!

These hotels are the Official Tokyo Disney Hotels. They offer a free shuttle bus service to the Disney parks or monorail, plus a luggage delivery service to and from the Welcome Centre at the Mahaima JR Railway Station. They DO NOT offer Happy Entry (15 minutes early entry).

• Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama
• Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort
• Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
• Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel
• Hilton Tokyo Bay
• Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay

Does Happy early Entry include children sharing a bed in Tokyo Disney Hotels?

Yes, children aged 4 and over bed sharing in Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels will also receive Happy Entry early entrance Special Entrance Passes. Children under 4 can accompany their parents in any case.

Are the rides open during the 15 minutes early entry at Tokyo Disney?

Sometimes, unofficially. DisneySea Fantasy Springs rides are regularly operational during Happy Entry. Often other rides aren’t open during the early entry period, however you can line up for them. Rides will officially commence operating at the official park opening time. Tower of Terror ride queue is closed during Happy Entry.

What is open during Happy Entry?

Tokyo Disney park services including Pram and wheelchair hire, the Tokyo Disney guest services information office and first aid will all be open.

Do Tokyo Disney Resort partner hotels give Happy Entry?

No. There are no hotels other than Tokyo Disney Resort hotels that offer the 15 minutes early entry.

Do Tokyo Disney Vacation Packages include Happy Entry?

No, Tokyo Disney Vacation Packages do not include Happy Entry. Happy Entry is a separate bonus attached to each Disney hotel and is not connected to any TDR Vacation Package. VP holders can only get Happy Entry for their first Vacation Package day if they book an extra night the night before their VP (with the appropriate Disney Hotel for their VP Day 1 park). Happy Entries are according to the hotel and not Vacation Packages, so also may not align with Day 2 of Vacation Packages if the VP Disney Hotel’s Happy Entry isn’t the correct one for their Day 2 Park.

Do I have to buy our Tokyo Disney tickets at the hotel to use the Happy Hour early entry pass?

No, you just need a valid park ticket (so you can buy park tickets from KKDay or Klook to use with your Happy Entry)

Where can I buy Klook Tokyo Disneyland Tickets online?

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You can also read our guide on how to buy Tokyo Disneyland tickets online here.

What’s the best way to get from Australia to Tokyo Disney?

We partnered with Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan to visit Tokyo and Tokyo Disneyland. See Jetstar Australia’s cheap Japan flights here

Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Tokyo every day – check their website for their low Tokyo fares and frequent sales.

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Further reading…

Learn all about Tokyo Disney Resort fast passes

A step-by-step guide of how to buy Tokyo Disneyland tickets here

6 things at Tokyo Disneyland you won’t find at other Disney Parks!

See our pick of Tokyo Disneylands best rides here.

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• Can I buy Tokyo Disney Disabled tickets?
• How do I use my disability pass?
• What is a Pram as a Wheelchair sticker?
• How much does a Tokyo Disney Resort Disability pass cost?
• What is the certificate to prove your disability at Tokyo Disney Resort?
• Is there a place to wait instead of the ride queue at Tokyo Disney Resort?
• Can I get a Disability Access Service pass added to a day pass?
• Can my family group ride with me using my disability pass?
• Can I do other rides whilst waiting for my DAS time slot?
• Can I take my wheelchair on the Tokyo Disney Resort monorail or shuttle bus?
• Tokyo Disney Resort disabilities resource page

Tokyo Disneyland tickets

Disability Access Services

 How do I buy a Tokyo Disney Disability pass?

You can only buy a Tokyo Disneyland disability entrance ticket at the official Tokyo Disney Resort website or at an official Tokyo Disney Hotel ticket counter.

Where should I buy our other Tokyo Disney Tickets?

You can buy non-disability standard entrance tickets for the rest of your family or friends online also on the official website, or at the official third party discount seller Klook.

Buy your Disneyland tickets at Klook online here

How do I enter Disneyland or DisneySea with my Disability ticket?

After buying your Disney entrance tickets, upon arrival at the Tokyo Disney park  produce your ticket barcode on your mobile phone or paper ticket.
You will need to produce proof of your disability to enter.

You will still need to Register inside the park at your first ride.

(Make sure all members of your party who may wish to ride with you – up to five people – are also present so they can also be noted as your ride group)

Are Tokyo Disney Resort disability tickets cheaper?

Yes, Tokyo Disney Resort Disability one day passes are cheaper than standard one day passes. They are around AUD$25 and USD$11 cheaper than standard Tokyo Disneyland day passes, or roughly 20% cheaper.

Your accompanying Carer can also buy a disability one day pass. Only one accompanying person may buy a disabled pass per disabled pass visitor.

Here are the current (August 2023) ticket prices for comparison:

Tokyo Disneyland Disability park entrance ticket price:

Adult ticket price ¥6,800 Junior ¥5,600 Child ¥4,000

(Adult ¥6,800 = AUD$72.51, USD$46.44)

Tokyo Disneyland Standard day pass price:

Adult ¥8,400 Junior ¥7,000 Child ¥5,000
(Adult ticket price ¥8,400 = AUD$89.57, USD$57.36)

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What certificate or paperwork do I need to prove I am disabled?

There isn’t a great deal of information, other than eligible certificates should be a “certificate for” their disability, including physical, developmental (neurodiverse such as Autism / ASD and ADHD), neurological, cognitive and intellectual / mental disabilities.
This implies official-issued documents such as government documents.

That said, there are numerous incidences of NDIS or Doctors letters that are accepted as proof for DAS at Tokyo Disneyland.

Australian Compaion & Carers Cards

Australian NSW Companion Cards and even Carers pension cards would have a strong case, particularly if they include a photograph. This is because they are issued by the state or federal governments.

What disability proof worked for us:

NDIS original paperwork for Australians carries weight – state that it is a government document.

Bring an accompanying doctor’s letter on their letterhead stating queuing may be difficult/not possible. MOST LIKELY this alone will work.

I asked a Cast Member if you can try to register with just a doctors letter and was met with some doubt. It can depend on who you register with!

Any kind of carers card, Australian Companion Card or pass with a photo would also be helpful.

UK Blue Cards

UK Blue Cards have been used with success due to them being a government issued identification card with photograph.

Japan has a photo pass system and may assume other countries do also. Explain that your government doesn’t issue the same.

Personally, if I only had a doctor’s letter as proof I would buy a regular Park entrance ticket and not a Disability entrance ticket – just in case the doctor’s letter is rejected as not enough proof (so that you don’t risk losing your entry ticket).

Do I need to take original certificates or can I take photocopies or digital scans?

Only take originals, as copies probably won’t be accepted. Officially they must be originals.

You should always carry your passport in Japan – it’s the law for tourists.

For Disney Disability Registration, you should bring photo id (so, your passport for example) if there is no photo id on your disability certificate or other proof – they probably won’t check it, but just in case.

Tokyo mobile phone internet data eSims

Buy an eSim so that you have data from the moment you land in Japan. Airalo eSIM is proven to work reliably in Tokyo Disney Resort and allows you to access the internet in Japan.

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Do I need to supply a Japanese translation of my disability certificate or medical letter?

No. Most don’t. There doesn’t seem to be a requirement for Japanese translations as then this would be a copy, so not admissable as proof.

That said, if my only documentation was a doctor’s letter, a translation may help strengthen your claim.

Can I buy Tokyo Disney multi-day disability tickets?

No. Disability tickets are one day passes only.

Is there Tokyo Disney Resort disabled ride access if I have already bought a standard ticket?

Yes. This is called the Disability Access Service pass. You can add this to your standard park access ticket by registering for the Disability Access Service add-on after you enter the park.

This is obtained by presenting a disability certificate or other acceptable documentation (see above) to one of several park locations, including any ride operator for your first ride. They will register you, your carer and your other group (family) members in the system width you so you can all ride together.

After you have registered for the first time you don’t need to do this process again that day. You can just request your DAS ride return time from ride operators at each ride.

Here are the Tokyo Disney Resort Disability Access Service registration locations:

At Tokyo Disneyland:

• All rides and attractions
• Woodchuck Greeting Trail
• Mickey’s House and Meet Mickey
• Minnie’s Style Studio

At Tokyo DisneySea:

• All rides and attractions
• Village Greeting Place
• Saludos Amigos! Greeting Dock
• Mickey & Friends’ Greeting Trails

Can I register for Disability Access Services for more than one day at a time?

The official website says you need to register each day at each park separately, on the day you attend. It is each day, each park.

Do I need a Carer with me to be registered for a Tokyo Disneyland disability pass?

Yes. If you have visual, mental, or developmental disabilities you must have an able-bodied person accompanying you in order to get a registered disabled pass.

You need one carer per disabled person for some rides like Space Mountain. So if you are a single parent and have two disabled children for example, or are two parents but are outnumbered with disabled children , consider registering only ONE disabled child if you can safely manage more than two on your own. The family group of up to five more people join you anyway.

Can my family or group board with me when I’m using my Disability Access Service (DAS)?

Yes. Up to five other people can board the ride with you when using your DAS. Up to nine people can go with you at a Character Greeting. You’ll need to have all their passes scanned with yours when entering the park with a disability ticket / registering for DAS.

From the Tokyo Disney website:

”At an attraction, this service is valid for up to six persons (yourself and five members of your party).”

How do I use a disability pass to skip the ride queue?

If you have bought a Tokyo Disney Resort Disability entrance ticket then once it is verified at the entrance gates then you will need to register again. After your initial registration at the first ride, reserve each ride by attending the ride and make yourself known to the ride queue attendants. You will receive a return time that equals the current queue wait time.

Watch my DAS registration video

Watch how to do your initial disability ride registration on our YouTube video.

If you have a standard Park entry ticket, then you will need to Register for a Disability Access Pass at your first ride, once for that day.
After you are Registered, then you only need to make what is called a Disability Reservation or Return Time at each ride you want to go on.

Speak to the ride attendants first to Register and once your ticket is digitally linked as a disability pass (as will be your Carer’s and you’ll also need to present all the passes of the family or group members you’re visiting with) then – then after registration you only need to make a ride reservation by attending that ride and receiving a return time.

Do Tokyo Disney Cast Members speak English?

Not all cast members speak English, however cast members do have translation devices or access to them.

When requesting Disability Access to a ride it may be wise to use Google translate or translate a note into Japanese prior, to give or show attendants in case of language barriers.

What happens during the Tokyo Disney Disability Registration Process?

The process takes around ten-fifteen minutes and is a one-off procedure for that day in that park.

If you have a Tokyo Disney Resort Disability entrance ticket your papers will be checked at the front gates. You will still need to do your official DAS Registration at your first ride.

If you have a standard park entrance ticket then you enter the park as normal and register at your first ride.

You may need to queue to register, particularly if you are registering at a popular ride first-thing in the morning such as Beauty and the Beast. I would advise registering at a less popular ride with a shorter queue first.

Cast members will ask to see documentary proof of the disabled person’s disability (see above).

They will photograph the disabled person and register their pass. They will also register/scan the passes of all the accompanying family/friends, so make sure everyone is there for registration.

After registration you will make your first ride Disability Reservation.

How do you make a Disability ride reservation at each ride?

Seek out any ride queue Cast Member who will direct you to the appropriate Cast Member. They usually hold a light stick.

The Cast Member will check the disabled person’s photograph on their system and ask the Carer of the disabled person questions to make sure the disabled person will be able to physically ride the ride and also be able to safely exit the ride in an emergency.

Appropriate questions will also be written in English etc. on cards, and will be about sitting, walking and navigating stairs capabilities.

They may ask if the disabled person is capable of being able to walk or be supported by your Carer out of a ride for safely.

You will be given a return time to come back to the ride so that you don’t have to wait in the queue. The return time will exactly equal the current ride queue time as signposted – a wait time identical to the current wait time for that ride queue.

You will then be free to leave to spend that time elsewhere instead of standing in a queue.

This process is not regarded as a fast pass like a Tokyo Disney paid Premier Pass or the USA Genie+ pass, but a queue place holder.

Can we do other rides whilst waiting for our disability ride return time?

Yes you can provided you can make it back in time (strictly within 15 minutes of your return time).

You should be able to book other ride passes such as a Premier or Priority Pass – you can certainly try. We had some success but also some system blocks.

You can do other rides queuing as a normal park pass guest, however you can only use your Disability Pass one ride at a time, and only once per ride.

Where do I go at my ride queue return time?

You go to the ride Priority Lane – the same place you go to if you have a paid Premier Pass or a 40th Anniversary Priority Pass.

Same as the other Tokyo Disney passes, you will have a pass with barcode listed on you official Tokyo Disney Resort App.

When you return, scan the barcode of your disabled ticket holder’s pass FIRST at the Premier Access/Priority Pass lane. Cast members will need to be notified that you are disabled entries and verify your disabled persons first scan pass with their own device. Then all other members of your party/family group scan as normal.

Watch my DAS return-time ride entry video

Watch how to use your disability return-time on our YouTube video.

What happens if I miss my return time or are running late?

You have up to 15 minutes ONLY after your return time passes to turn up to the ride. So you can arrive back up to fifteen minutes late after your stated DAS pass return time. Cast Members expect you to be on time. You cannot enter any earlier.

Will my Tokyo Disney Disabled Pass get me into Fantasy Springs?

Yes, Fantasy Springs is open to all and you can use your DAS pass on the rides there.

Can I use my DAS Pass to skip the queue for Fantasy Springs rides?

Yes, you can use your DAS pass for a return-time to use the Priority lanes.

What  Tokyo Disneyland Holiday Planning Facebook Group members say…

Okay I just did this last week.

You have to set it up each day at the park, at your first ride you need to use it.

At that time you will show your proof – being in US we showed a doctors letter.

They will scan tickets and get things set up for you. This will take at least five to ten minutes to do. And that’s if they don’t need to find someone else to do it.

After that it should be linked in the app and you’ll basically use it as a premier pass.

You will only have 30 minutes to use it after it is time.

At each ride they will have you confirm a series of saftey basically saying pass holder can evacuate in case of an emergency – they can walk down 200 stairs, climb a ladder, etc. Also that they can hold themselves up right m, things like that.

Next ride will be a little quicker but it still usually took 5 mins to get the return time, sometimes they had to find the right person, grab the book with instructions, etc.

I started keeping Google translate open and using the message “I need to get a disability access return time for my daughter.” Because asking verbally in English was not always immediately understood.

If you need a wheelchair it can get more complicated. We used a stroller as a wheelchair which was not always easy. – Cassie.

Our family is from the U.S. and just returned from Japan spending 4 days at Disneyland and DisneySea. We bought our tickets at full price and did not do a DAS discounted ticket. We used the DAS pass which allowed us to skip waiting in the queue line with everyone else but we still had to wait for the same amount of time outside the queue. To get the DAS pass we needed to show proof of my son’s ASD. To do this I had his primary care physician write a letter on her letterhead stating that my son has ASD and has a difficult time staying with the group and standing in line. Once inside the park, we went to the first attraction we wanted to ride and let them know we wanted to register for a DAS pass. They then asked to see the letter from his doctor and they scanned all of our tickets into a digital DAS pass that was now linked with our park tickets. We were then issued a return time. When that time came we would return to the Priority queue where our park tickets were scanned and we were admitted onto the attraction. To ride other attractions you then go to a cast member at each attraction you want to ride and ask for a DAS pass return time. The cast members have a transtator device which makes communicating with them really easy. They are all really helpful and once you do a few rides it becomes really easy. – Ann.

…we call it DAS disabilty access service. they will ask you to show proof (disability card, doctor’s note etc) that someone in your group has a disability.

after you enter the park, you go to any ride cast member and tell them that you will register for DAS. you show your proof and they take the picture of the person who has the disability. you do the registration once.

you have to tell the attraction cast member that you will use DAS, they will explain safety procedures and you get a return time.

you can do whatever you want while waiting for a return time. you can queue in line for a different ride. you can only use das for one ride at a time. – Group member.

Can I wait somewhere else instead of standing in line or queuing until boarding a ride?

Yes, if you are unable to stand or wait in a ride queue, there are separate ride waiting areas for conditions such as if you have a temporary disability (like a broken leg), are disabled, pregnant, wheelchair bound or elderly.

If you don’t have a DAS pass you will be separated from your group to wait in a special separate area and your group will wait in line as normal and then you can rejoin your party at their ride boarding time.

Can I bring food into Disneyland and DisneySea if we have strict dietary requirements?

Yes you can, and several park restaurants have microwaves available to you.

Are vegetarian meals available at Disney in Tokyo?

Yes, you can get vegetarian meals and a “Special Dietary Menu” at many park restaurants which avoid allergens.

Using a pram or stroller as a wheelchair

If you obtain a special sticker you can have your pram treated as a wheelchair which give you much closer access to rides. Like a wheelchair, staff will transport it to the end of rides for you to. You can also get access to special wheelchair viewing areas in theatres and at shows and parades.

You can get a Pram As A Wheelchair sticker from the monorail stations, official Disney Hotels and at the following locations iin each Tokyo Disney Park:

Tokyo Disneyland

• Stroller & Wheelchair Rentals
• Main Street House
• Cast Members at attractions and
  entertainment programs

Tokyo DisneySea

• Stroller & Wheelchair Rentals
• Guest Relations
• Cast Members at attractions and
  entertainment programs

Is there a special place for those in wheelchairs to view shows and parades?

Yes, and also for prams being used as wheelchairs. One group member has mentioned this area is open to all DAS pass holders. Contact nearby Cast Members to show you how and where to go to access it.

Can I use the Tokyo Disney Resort monorail or buses with a wheelchair?

Yes. There are elevators at each station, and carriage numbers 3 and 4 have spaces for wheelchairs. Staff can help with a ramp if necessary. Ramps are also available to board the free Disney Resort Cruiser bus service.

Where should I buy our other standard Tokyo Disney entry tickets?

You can buy non-disability standard entrance tickets for the rest of your family or friends online also on the official website, or at the official third party discount seller Klook.

Buy your Disneyland tickets at Klook online here

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Tokyo Disneyland Disability Resorces

A comprehensive English language Disability guide book is available to read here.

It includes a list of where to find disabled rest rooms in Disneyland and DisneySea, special dietary restaurants, and a detailed list of attractions and what abilities are required to ride them and which ones have elevators plus much more.

More disability and ride queue challenges information can be found on the offical TDL website here. and on their barrier free index here

Where can I buy Tokyo Disneyland Tickets online?

You can also read our guide on how to buy Tokyo Disneyland tickets online here.

Buy your Tokyo Disneyland tickets online here

Tokyo Disneyland Facebook Group

Love all things Tokyo Disneyland, or just have more questions? Join our 100k+ member Tokyo Disney Facebook Group here!

What’s the cheapest airline to get from Australia to Japan?

We partnered with Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan. Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Japan every day – check their website for their low Tokyo and Osaka fares and frequent sales!

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Further reading…

Read our blog about how to buy Tokyo Disneyland tickets here.

You can read more about Tokyo Disneylands best rides here.

You may also be interested in these other Disneyland holidays…

Read about our Aussie family Disneyland Park California holiday here.

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A holiday to Tokyo Disneyland can be a lot of fun, but like any overseas holiday it can put a strain on finances! With some small cost-cutting measures you can still have a great Tokyo Disney holiday without stressing out over the credit card bills when you return home.

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Cheap flights can go a long way towards saving money, which you can then perhaps use on the more fun things like souvenirs!

Another major trip cost can be accommodation, so it can certainly help the wallet by choosing a hotel with added perks – like Happy Entry (Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels only) and free shuttle bus transportation to the Disney Parks!

Here is a list of hotels with free shuttle buses to either the Tokyo Disney Parks or Tokyo Disney Resort Line monorail. Many of the official Disney hotels also offer a free shuttle bus to and from Maihama train station at Disneyland.

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Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels

This map is from the official Tokyo Disney Resort website, and shows all the locations of the official Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels. It’s the best location map to use, as it shows the accurate proximities to the two park entrances.

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel

Free shuttle bus to both Tokyo Disney Resort Parks.
Airport transfer: Haneda Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥1,300, Child: ¥650.
No transfer bus from Tokyo Celebration Hotel to/from Narita Airport.

Check Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel availability here

Tokyo Disney Toy Story Hotel

No shuttle bus to the Tokyo Disney Parks, walk to monorail station across the road to access both Parks (fee).
Airport transfer: Haneda Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥1,300, Child: ¥650.
Airport transfer: Narita Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥2,300, Child: ¥1,150.

Check Tokyo Disney Toy Story Hotel availability here

Tokyo Disney Ambassador Hotel

Free shuttle bus to both Tokyo Disney Resort Parks – can also walk to Disney Sea (10 minutes) or walk through the Ikspiari Shopping Mall and on to Tokyo Disneyland (20 minutes) (or to the monorail station at Resort Gateway (10 minutes) to access both parks).
Airport transfer: Haneda Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price pop Adult: ¥1,300, Child: ¥650.
Airport transfer: Narita Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥2,300, Child: ¥1,150.

Check Tokyo Disney Ambassador Hotel availability here

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

No shuttle bus to the Tokyo Disney Parks, walk to monorail station at hotel rear to access DisneySea (fee).
Airport transfer: Haneda Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥1,300, Child: ¥650.
Airport transfer: Narita Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥2,300, Child: ¥1,150.

Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta

No shuttle bus to the Tokyo Disney Parks, walk to monorail station past entrance gates to access Disneyland (fee).
Airport transfer: Haneda Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥1,300, Child: ¥650.
Airport transfer: Narita Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥2,300, Child: ¥1,150.

Check Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta availability here

Tokyo Disney Fantasy Springs Hotel

No shuttle bus to the Tokyo Disney Parks, walk to monorail station across the road to access both Parks (fee).
Airport transfer: Haneda Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥1,300, Child: ¥650.
Airport transfer: Narita Airport transfer Limo Bus – Price Adult: ¥2,300, Child: ¥1,150.

Check Tokyo Disney Fantasy Springs Hotel availability here

Tokyo Disney Official Hotels

These Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotels (so these are other hotel brands, not Disney Hotels – a common misunderstanding!) all offer a free shuttle bus to the Disney Resort Line monorail Bayside Station and the main bus stop at Maihama Station near Disneyland.

Tokyo Disney Partner Hotels

Tokyo Disney Good Neighbor Hotels

Tokyo mobile phone internet data eSims

Buy an eSim so that you have data from the moment you land in Japan. Airalo eSIM is proven to work reliably in Tokyo Disney Resort and allows you to access the internet in Japan.

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Other nearby Tokyo Disney hotels with a shuttle

Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay

Free Shuttle bus service to both Tokyo Disney parks and the train station.

Check Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay availability here

Ibis Styles Tokyo Bay

Complimentary shuttle bus service to both Tokyo Disney Resort Parks and the Shin Urayasu Railway Station.

Check Ibis Styles Tokyo Bay availability here

Henn na Maihama Hotel

Complimentary shuttle to Disney Parks.

Check Henn na Maihama Hotel availability here

Hotel Mystays Maihama

Free shuttles to Tokyo Disney Resort and Maihama Station.

Check Hotel Mystays Maihama availability here

Hiyori Hotel Maihama

Shuttle bus to Maihama JR train station near Tokyo Disneyland.

Check Hiyori Hotel Maihama availability here

Comfort Suites Tokyo Bay

Shuttle bus to both Tokyo Disney Parks but drop off points aren’t as close.

Check Comfort Suites Tokyo Bay availability here

The Royal Park Hotel Maihama

Shuttles to Disneyland and Disney Sea.

Spa & Hotel Maihama Eurasia

Shuttle to Disneyland/Maihama or possible shuttle/walk to Disney Sea.

Check Spa & Hotel Maihama Eurasia availability here

Hotel Honorable Mention

Hotel Dream Gate (at Maihama Station)

Walking distance from the Maihama Station to Tokyo Disneyland is approximately 10 minutes.

Check availability of Dream Gate Hotel here

Tokyo Disneyland Facebook Group

Love all things Tokyo Disneyland, or just have more questions? Join our 100k+ member Tokyo Disney Facebook Group here!

What’s the cheapest airline to get from Australia to Japan?

We partnered with Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan. Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Japan every day – check their website for their low Tokyo and Osaka fares and frequent sales!

Check Jetstar’s cheap Japan flights here

Have a question? Drop a comment below because I love answering questions! I’d also love to hear about your own Disney experiences in the comments below!

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Tokyo Disney Resort (known as TDR for short) has large entry queues into their Disney parks which can seem intimidating at first. However there are some very simple ways to manage your entrance into the Tokyo theme parks to make your Tokyo Disney Resort day work your way.

This article is all about Tokyo Disney’s entry queue – when you should join it, how long it takes – and if you can avoid it altogether.

You must buy your tickets before you arrive at Tokyo Disneyland or Sea!

You can buy Tokyo Disney tickets from the official TDR Hotels ticket desk, some partner hotels and also online on the TDR website. There are often problems using international credit cards to pay on the official TDR website. The way around this for most Australians and other international tourists is by using third party sellers. I partner with Klook who are official Tokyo Disney Resort ticket sellers.

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Is the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea line really that bad?

Now, about that main entry queue you’ve seen photos of which looks sooo long…don’t feel overwhelmed!

We’ve all seen the social media reels showing an incredibly long entrance queue into both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. It’s often played up as this endless-looking queue which will take all day to get to the head of to enter. The thing is, this portrayal is actually quite deceptive. These fear-mongering Tik Toks and Instagram reels may get lots of views – but it’s not telling you the real story.

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Why is the Tokyo Disney Entry Queue so long?

Tokyo Disney parks are amongst the biggest – and most popular – Disney Parks in the world. They also happen to be located right next door to the most populated city in the world – over 37 million people live in Tokyo! You know where I’m going here…guess what one of their favourite things to do is? That’s right, it’s go to Disneyland. Hence, Tokyo Disney Resort is always busy – even in mid summer and the middle of winter!

The Tokyo Disney entry queue system works – and it doesn’t take nearly as long as you might think!

Luckily Japan knows exactly how to run equitable and effective queueing systems to manage crowds. You may have already experienced this with their train system. Respectful, neat lines of commuters waiting for those leaving the train to alight first, and only then taking their turn to board. Tokyo Disney is also respectful and efficient. A long, but steadily moving queue and stream of scanning guests at the entrance to get the largest number of park guests inside as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Why do people arrive at 6am in the morning to queue for DisneySea?

This is mainly for DisneySea. They want to either run for the Frozen ride queue to line up, or book Disney Premier Acces (DPA) ride passes to ride Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey (and then Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival) as soon as they enter DisneySea.

DPA ride passes for Frozen often run out soon after Happy Entry is complete. Therefore only the people near the head of the general entry queue may be successful in obtaining a Frozen ride pass. There can even be that there is an announcement around 9am that all the Frozen passes for the day have gone.

There can be random releases of Frozen ride passes throughout the day, however sometimes there are none at all, or they are snapped up very quickly.

Should I queue up early for Tokyo Disneyland?

Disneyland doesn’t require the same dedication as DisneySea. At the moment the demand is centred around Fantasy Springs in DisneySea because it was only opened last year (2025) and so it is regarded as new and exciting.

That said, even though Disneyland can be queued for later, there is still early queue-ers wanting to beat the crowds – or book the maximum number of Disney Premier Access (DPA) passes (particularly for the Beauty and the Beast ride) and the free 40th Anniversary Priority access passes for other selected Disneyland rides.

Unlike DisneySea and the focus on booking Fantasy Springs passes immediately, the people first in line will also be running for their favourite ride – most likely a DPA ride, and the majority heading for the Beauty and the Beast ride.

It should be noted that on busy days the Beauty and the Beast ride DPAs can run out quickly – around mid-morning. If you miss out you are left with just one option – queuing at the ride for around two hours.

Therefore if the Beauty and the Beast ride is your priority, avoid strolling into Disneyland at 10am on a weekend unless you don’t mind long queues, or you have a Vacation Package with a prior ride booking slot.

Why do the queues look so much bigger than the USA Disney parks?

The way that the Japanese system works is that the entry queue is where almost everyone going to into the park for that day is already waiting in line to enter. People will often arrive a few hours early and sit on mats, complete with friends and family.

Remember those photos and Tik Toks I talked about? Well they are usually taken of the queue before the park opens and the queue starts moving. So of course it looks like a great big queue that is going nowhere! The thing is that once the park opens the queue starts to steadily move – and it doesn’t stop until it’s completely gone – around an hour later, or mid-morning.

How long does the Tokyo Disney Resort queues take?

On a busy day, from start to finish the general morning opening time queue takes somewhere around an hour from start to finish. 

As a busy scenario example we have arrived at the very end of the queue right on opening time on a very busy weekend. When we arrived we met the end of the queue up on the walkway leading down from Maihama Station heading towards the Tokyo Disneyland monorail station archway entrance. It took us roughly 50 minutes to get from the end of the queue to inside the park at the entrance scan gate.

Tokyo Disneyland entrance queue POV video

Watch my video of our Tokyo Disneyland standard queue experience from start to finish here.

Once the general entry for the park opens at around 8:30-40am, those people waiting at the end of the queue will start moving (except for a few short pauses for other queues to merge) and will have entered into the parks by around 9:00am on average. On a really busy day, perhaps even 9:30am.

When is the best day to go to Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea?

There is no perfect answer to this question, but this rough guide usually helps:

Avoid busy days if you can. (Crowd control calendars are often not reliable):

1. Avoid Weekends ❌
2. Choose Weekdays ✅ (try for Tuesday, Wednesday)
3. Avoid Public Holidays ❌ (especially Golden Week)

When is Golden Week in Japan?

In 2025, Tokyo’s Golden Week was from Tuesday, 29th of Apr 2025 to Monday, 5th of May 2025.

Tokyo’s Golden Week is a solid week of public holidays, and so many locals love to visit Tokyo Disney! Generally, Golden Week is the week from the end of April to early May each year. It’s a great time to avoid visiting, if you can.

You also need to check the dates of China and Korea Golden Weeks, as they represent the biggest tourist groups to visit Tokyo Disney Resort.

Is the inside of Tokyo Disney parks just as crowded as the entry queue?

No. It’s busy inside the parks for sure, but there is plenty of room for everyone. Think about it – the parks are massive inside, so everyone in that concentrated queue will be spread out throughout the park once they pass through the entrance gates. 

Is it one long entry queue at Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea?

Yes and no. At DisneySea’s main entrance it’s actually two entrances in forecourts either side of the globe courtyard. There’s not just one queue in the forecourts but several single queues separated by hedges leading to the entrance gates at its two major entrances. Other queues all merge into these single file queues.

At Disneyland, several queues merge at Security then filter through to a spacious open forecourt where people queue together in front of several general entrance ticket gates.

Are the Tokyo Disney queues safe for children?

Yes. Many families queue up for the Tokyo Disney parks. The queues are not pushy. People in Japan are very polite and well-ordered, especially when it comes to queueing.

Can we bring a pull along cart to Tokyo Disneyland?

Strollers are welcome, but pull along carts or push tricycles and scooters are not allowed.

What are people sitting on in the queue?

Most people take a thin plastic sheet or mat to sit on the ground when waiting in the lines or when waiting for parades.

Where can I buy a Tokyo Disney mat?

You can purchase them at Daiso and in the gift stores inside the parks.

Can I take a chair to Tokyo Disney parks?

Yes. Some people take portable, fold up plastic or canvas fold out chairs for queues – you can purchase these online in my Disney Hacks store at Amazon here.

Are there lockers for suitcases & other luggage outside of the Tokyo Disney Parks?

Yes. There are storage lockers of varying sizes right up to large suitcases located at Maihama Train Station near Disneyland.

You will also find lockers at the Monorail Stations outside the parks, and lockers just inside of the parks. You will need cash to exchange or multiple 100yn coins to use them.

Can I go early to hold a place in the line for my family or friends to join me later?

No, this is not common practice in Japan. Queue place-holding is against Tokyo Disney Resort rules and is clearly stated on their website.

Park guests all queue together as a group from the outset with their families and/or friends.

If you think it may not suit your group to arrive together early to queue, then please do consider queuing separately to enter the park at separate times, or arrive together later in the day to avoid the queue entirely.

Our Tokyo Disneyland Holiday Planning Facebook Group members have reported witnessing people being caught out and actually sent to the end of the line, whilst others get away with it.

Either way, queue saving and queue jumping is not a common occurrence in Japan. When visiting someone else’s country, it’s always common courtesy and good sense to follow local rules and customs.

What happens if we get caught joining someone in the queue later?

If you are caught joining a parent or friend in the queue later, you risk being sent to the back of the queue.

I see people queue jumping

They actually aren’t. People who have been there all morning take their kids to the toilet. They already have their place in line and return to it.

Are there toilets located outside of the Tokyo Disney entrance?

Yes there are accessible restrooms next to or near the entrances.

There are also several vending machines to buy water and snacks. You will find some near the Monorail Stations.

Can we leave the queue to go to the restrooms or give children a short walk?

Yes. Once you have all arrived together to establish your place in the queue, there is no issue with taking short breaks away from the queue to go to the toilet etc. provided someone stays at your spot, or you notify a nearby Cast Member.

What if we all need to temporarily leave our spot in the queue?

If you are a single parent or carer and need to accompany your child or disabled person with no one to stay in your place, you can notify a nearby cast member of your absence from your spot. There are plenty of attendants in the entrance queue area.

I have let my kids leave the queue to go to the monorail covered area to get out of a downpour of rain until it stopped and they could return to the queue again.

Can one of us queue and enter to book passes for everyone coming later?

No. Ride pass reservations cannot be booked for others who are not in the Tokyo Disney parks.

You can only make ride pass bookings for people who are already scanned into the park gates.

When all of your party have scanned inside the park, only then can they be included on ride pass reservations.

Can I pre book ride passes in advance from outside Tokyo Disney?

No. You cannot book ride passes whilst in the entrance queue or from anywhere outside of the Tokyo Disney parks, other than booking a Vacation Package which allows you to reserve a selection of popular rides in advance.

You must be scanned into the park and inside the gates to start making ride pass reservations if you are entering as a day-visitor.

Will my bag be searched at the Tokyo Disney gates?

The first step to entering Tokyo Disney is going through the security area. It’s mostly all automated with walk-through scanners, however if you have a larger bag – think back pack rather than handbag or fanny pack – you will be moved off to the side table for a quick bag search. Filtering larger bag searches off to the side keeps the entrance queue moving.

Are selfie sticks allowed at Tokyo Disney?

Yes but the rules say no extending of selfie sticks. Security at the Tokyo Disney do not confiscate selfie sticks at the gate like they do at California Disney. The Japanese system appears to trust you to do the right thing in this regard.

I personally have never had tripods or selfie sticks confiscated or mentioned during bag searches.

Can you take food into Tokyo Disney parks?

Yes, food is not confiscated at security or the scanning entrance gates at Tokyo Disney parks..

What happens at the Tokyo Disney entrance gates?

Once you have passed through security you walk a short distance to join the final short and rapid queues right at the entrance gates. It usually takes only a few minutes to get to the entrance gates and a moment to scan in.

What do I need to scan in through the Tokyo Disney entrance gates?

You need to present your park entrance ticket voucher QR Code in some form, or your Tokyo Disney App with your park tickets already within the app and visible.

Park-goers are scanned in like a supermarket check out counter. All you need to do is hold your QR Code or Tokyo Disney App at the scanner, it registers, and then you walk straight in.

Locals barely pause at the gates. It’s like liquid pouring through a bottle! Us clueless tourists are usually just a little slower, but don’t worry – attendants are there to help you if you have any problem. Your entrance should be very quick.

Can I use a screen shot of my QR Code to enter Tokyo Disney?

Yes you can use a QR code screen shot of your tickets. Be sure to turn up your phone brightness for good visibility.

Where is my Klook Voucher QR Code?

In the Klook App your Klook QR code voucher is stored under Bookings.

How do my Tokyo Disney Tickets get into the Tokyo Disney App?

This happens either automatically from an online Tokyo Disney website ticket purchase, or physically scanned into the app by you, earlier.

Do I need a print out to scan in to the Tokyo Disney parks?

No. But it can’t hurt to take one.

You can take a paper print out of your online QR Code from Klook, KKDay or other online sales website.

Should I scan my tickets into the app before I enter?

Yes you should scan your tickets into the Tokyo Disney App before you enter the park, either in the days before you go or even in the entrance queue to prepare for pass bookings once inside.

What if Inforget to You can still do it inside the parks, but this will slow you down.

Why should I scan my online ticket purchase into the Tokyo Disney App?

While it’s not essential, it is important to have your ticket scanned into the Tokyo Disney app before you enter so that you can quickly book ride passes on the app once you scan into the park, as passes can run out quickly. Also the sooner you book, the more passes you may be able to book throughout the day.

You can learn how to scan your Klook or KKDay tickets into the Tokyo Disney App by watching the following video.

How do I scan my Tokyo Disney tickets into the app?

Watch our YouTube video here to learn how to scan your Tokyo Disney paper tickets or online Klook, KKDay or other online ticket purchase barcodes into the Tokyo App.

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Do children have to have their own phone to scan into Tokyo Disney?

No, children don’t have to have a separate device. The parent can stand at the gate scanner and scan for each family member as they enter, and then scan themselves in last. One device (and Disney account) is fine to use to scan the whole family through the entrance gates. You can do everything for them including book passes by scanning everyone’s tickets into your Tokyo Disney App.

Do I need my passport to enter Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea?

Yes. There is no general passport check at the Tokyo Disney park entrances, however you should have it with you.

If there is a minor child under the age of four a passport may be useful to prove their age (so that they can get in for free).

Also, if you encounter a problem with your ticket at the gate, or have a Disabled Entry Ticket (and apply for a Disabled ride pass inside), your passport may be asked for to prove your identity.

Did you know all tourists in Japan must carry their passport with them?

An important note is that all tourists visiting Japan must carry their passport with them at all times. If you don’t, you are breaking the law.

What if I have a Tokyo Disney Disability entrance ticket?

There can also be a hold-up at the entrance gates whilst they check your proof of disability paperwork if you have purchased a Tokyo Disney Disabled entry ticket – see more about that here.

Is there a shorter queue or a separate entrance for the disabled?

No. As mentioned, there is a cheaper Disability entrance ticket available, and also a return-time disability ride system inside the parks, however there is no skip-the-line system for the entrance queue. When you finally reach the entrance gates they can open a wider gate for wheel chairs (and strollers) to pass through at the Tokyo Disney gates.

How can I skip the long Tokyo Disney entrance queue?

Get Tokyo Disney Happy Entry, or arrive well after opening time.

How do I get Tokyo Disney Happy Entry?

Stay at a Disney Hotel. Disney prioritises it’s guests staying at official Disney properties first. Disney hotel guests are offered early, or “Happy Entry” into the parks for free. Happy Entry allows you to bypass the entire main entry queue and join a much smaller one which will open early to get you inside during the fifteen minutes prior to the official opening time. Neat, huh?

What time should I arrive for Happy Entry?

For the two main Happy Entry queues (Disneyland and DisneySea front entrances) it’s still wise to arrive about an hour earlier than the time printed on your Happy Entry paper ticket. That way you can make good use of those fifteen minutes!

You can always opt to arrive right on time and still stroll in a bit earlier than everyone else in the main queue. Don’t leave it too long though, because you may miss out! The Happy Entry queue eventually gets taken over by the main queue at opening time.

Is the Disney Fantasy Springs Hotel Happy Entry location different?

Yes. For the Disney Fantasy Springs Hotel Happy Entries, you can be a bit more relaxed! There are two Fantasy Springs Hotel Happy Entries, and they should both be a much less crowded. They are a much easier way to enter Fantasy Springs as you are already right there, and so will get a further head start on everyone (because they will need to get across the park from the front entrance to the Fantasy Springs entrance). You will still need to book ride passes if you are staying as an accommodation-only Fantasy Springs Hotel booking and not a Vacation Package with included ride passes.

Which hotels have DisneySea Happy Entry?

Different hotels offer different park Happy Entry access – even if you have a Vacation Package. Basically, most Disney hotels offer Disneyland Happy Entry and the most expensive hotels also offer DisneySea Happy Entry. As it currently stands in late 2025 (and this can and does change), Disney Ambassador (until September 2025), Fantasy Springs Hotel and Disney Miracosta all offer both Tokyo Disney Sea and Tokyo Disneyland Happy Entries.

Even if you only book in to a Disney hotel for one night the day before your park day, it’s totally worth it to get Happy Entry and avoid the long queues and early start to get the best ride passes before everyone else. 

You can learn all about Happy Entry – which hotels give you which parks, where to go and how to use it in my feature Tokyo Disney Happy Entry beginner’s guide here.

Toy Story guests special Disney Sea entrance

Toy Story guests can use the Fantasy Springs entrance to DisneySea after 10am, however as the main queue has cleared by then this isn’t skipping queue.

Should I use the Toy Story 10am entrance?

Maybe. If you aren’t in a rush to get passes or use all of your time during the day effectively, yes the 10am entrance is a great short cut to DisneySea.

As the general queue has cleared from the main entrances by 10am the Toy Story 10am access is no advantage in morning ride pass maximising.

How can I skip the queue without Happy Entry?

If you aren’t staying at a Disney Hotel and would like to skip waiting in line, then you’ll need to arrive well after opening time. Eventually the queue filters through and leaves a much smaller queue behind.

Can I avoid the Tokyo DisneySea queue by entering from the Miracosta Hotel?

No, you need to use the official park Happy Entry early entrance or main entrance until 10am when the Miracosta dedicated park entrance opens.

What time should I arrive at Tokyo Disney to avoid the queue?

It depends on if the day is busy or not. Usually if you arrive somewhere around 9:30am to 10:30am onwards you are clear to go through security and enter the parks fairly quickly – it will probably take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes to get inside Tokyo Disney, providing the opening time queue has been fully cleared.

Why should I arrive at Tokyo Disney Parks early?

If you arrive at Tokyo Disney late – that is, mid morning onwards –  there is a much higher chance of missing out on the “best” rides, as the most popular rides offer limited reservations. These are available in the form of Premier Access (paid) and Priority Passes (free). These ride passes can only be booked once you are within the park, and are released on the Tokyo Disney App first thing in the morning from Happy Entry time until they run out.

Early entry, whether it’s via Happy Entry or the first group of main queue entrants becomes very important to secure DisneySea’s Frozen Fantasy Springs DPA ride pass, unless you are a Vacation Package holder with pre-booked rides. I have written a special ride pass booking strategy guide for Fantasy Springs here.

When do Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey Premier ride passes usually run out?

It’s not unusual for Tokyo DisneySea to announce that all Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey ride passes have finished for the day at around 9am. Yes – right at park opening. Happy Entry snaps most of them up, leaving just a few behind for the general queue.

When do The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast ride passes usually run out?

Even Tokyo Disneyland’s famous Beauty and the Beast ride passes regularly run out around mid-morning too.

If you have missed out on the morning DPA passes, all you can do is either queue or refresh the Tokyo Disney App throughout the day in the hopes that some random ride passes appear – which they do occasionally! Be ready, because if they do appear they also tend to get snapped up very quickly.

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Where can I buy Klook Tokyo Disneyland Tickets online?

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What’s the best way to get from Australia to Tokyo Disney?

We partnered with Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan to visit Tokyo and Tokyo Disneyland. See Jetstar Australia’s cheap Japan flights here

Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Tokyo every day – check their website for their low Tokyo fares and frequent sales.

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Further reading…

6 things at Tokyo Disneyland you won’t find at other Disney Parks!

See our pick of Tokyo Disneylands best rides here.

You may also be interested in these other Disneyland holidays…

Read about our Aussie family Disneyland Park California holiday here.

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Without a doubt, one of the most fun hotels to stay at in Tokyo Disney bubble within a budget range price is the Henn Na Maihama Hotel! Check availability for your visit dates at the Henn Na Maihama here.

Along with cheap Japan flights from Australia this hotel can go a long way towards saving a lot of money on your Tokyo Disney Resort vacation. Just five minutes’ drive from Tokyo Disney and with a free Tokyo Disneyland shuttle bus included, this cheap Tokyo Disney area hotel is well-worth a stay!

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One less thing to plan – buy your Japan attraction entrance tickets online before you go!

Klook is a reputable, official online Tokyo Disney ticket seller. You can buy your Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea tickets online at Klook here.

Exclusive attractions discount: Get up to 10% off popular Tokyo attractions like TeamLabs, Shibuya Sky & many others (not TDR tickets) using my Klook discount code:

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Buy your discounted Tokyo attraction tickets online here

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Is the Henn Na Hotel really run by dinosaurs?

It sure is! We arrived at 11pm at night to be met by large dinosaur animatronics in hotel lobby including two Velociraptor dinosaur robots at the reception desk!

The Henn Na Hotel brand has the distinction of being the first ever dinosaur robot run hotels in the world!

With the help of in ipad for information input, a passport scanning pad, electronic funds transfer machine and automatic room key issue we were checked in – and checked out in the morning – all by dinosaur robots!

Apart from poking our heads into the breakfast restaurant next door before we left early the next morning, we didn’t see one staff member throughout our stay.

Watch our Henn Na Maihama Hotel Video – Dinosaur Check In!

Watch what it’s like to be checked in to a hotel by dinosaur robots in our YouTube video here!

The Henn Na Maihama Tokyo Bay is like a regular three-star hotel in Tokyo. The basic rooms are small in size but not tiny like some Japanese three-star hotels can be.

Rooms are clean and modern with basic furnishings, a small remote-control TV, tea amenities, hair dryer, safe and Japan hotels’ characteristically firm beds. There is reverse cycle air conditioning, a small fridge and Japanese plug outlets.

The hotel rooms have private bathroom amenities of a separate toilet and small bath shower room. There are towels and toiletries including soap, toothbrushes, shampoo and conditioner.

Do you really get a robot in your hotel room?

Yes, you do! The unusual bonus in your hotel room is your own personal room concierge robot! It took us a while to read its instruction page and get it speaking English as you can see in the Room Tour video, but it was a lot of fun to have it in there! The room concierge robot can be set as an alarm clock, play quizes, tell stories, dance and more!

Watch my room tour video on YouTube

Take a look around our room at the Henn na Maihama Hotel which includes us trying to interact with our room concierge robot!

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Does the Dinosaur Robot Hotel have Happy Entry?

No, the Henn Na Maihama Hotel does not offer Tokyo Disney Happy Entry early entry to the Tokyo Disney parks to its guests.

Can you eat at the Henn Na Maihama Tokyo Bay?

Yes, there is a Jurassic – prehistoric themed breakfast restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel which was serving a buffet breakfast when we left. The restaurant is only open for breakfast and does not require reservations.

How much does Breakfast cost at the Henn Na Maihama?

Breakfast price is 1,000JPY for small children and 2,000JPY for ages 6 and up. 0-2 years is free.

Important! The breakfast restaurant only accepts cash, not credit cards.

What time is check in and check out at the Henn Na Hotel?

Check in time at the Henn Na Hotel is from 3pm and check out is at 11am. The dinosaurs finish at 12 midnight.

How much does a night at the Henn Na Maihama Dinosaur Hotel cost?

The Henn Na Maihama room price per night is around AUD$250 or USD$160 per night for a week night stay which can almost double on weekends and holidays. That’s still a cheap stay near Tokyo Disney Resort.

We paid top dollar at around AUD$450 for the last room the night before Christmas Eve, which I snapped up when I saw it available the week prior!

How do I book a room at the Henn Na Maihama Dinosaur Hotel?

Go to Trip Advisor to compare prices at different hotel websites and book your stay. Check room availability for the Henn Na Maihama Hotel here.

Is there a free shuttle bus to Tokyo Disney Resort?

Yes, the Henn Na Maihama offers a free shuttle bus to Maihama Station which is located next to Tokyo Disneyland. To get to Tokyo DisneySea you need to catch the Disney Resort Line monorail from nearby, next to Maihama railway station or at the Tokyo Disneyland entrance. The bus stop is at the South Exit of Maihama Station there is no sign – see the map below for the location. The free shuttle bus timetable is available on the official website here.

How much does a taxi to the hotel cost?

A taxi from Maihama Station to the Henn Na Maihama Tokyo Bay Hotel cost us 1200JPY (about AUD$13/USD$8.50) and cost us 1100JPY to Tokyo Disneyland Hotel in the morning.

Are there any convenience stores close to the hotel?

A Lawson Convenience Store is located across the road from the Henn na Maihama Hotel.

Where is the Henn Na Tokyo Dinosaur Hotel located?

The Henna Maihama Dinosaur Hotel is located just 5 minutes drive from Tokyo Disneyland. Here is a map to show you where the Henn Na Maihama Hotel is located.

What is the Henn Na Maihama Dinosaur Hotel address?

The Henn Na Maihama Hotel address is:

Whilst the Henn Na Maihama Tokyo Bay is a budget hotel, it’s unusual Reception Staff of robotic dinosaurs and personal room robot make it well worth the stay just for the extra fun factor.

The Henn Na Maihama Hotel is right up there as one of our most memorable hotel stays ever!

The Let’s Go Mum family stayed as paying hotel guests at the Henn Na Maihama Tokyo Bay. All opinions remain firmly our own.

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Additional Tokyo planning reading

Top Tokyo Tourist Attractions you shouldn’t miss

Hotels with free shuttles to Tokyo Disney Resort

Tips to prepare for your trip to Japan!

Consider ordering a Wise travel money card for your trip to Japan. Wise has excellent currency exchange rates and no fees.

Buy and set up an Airalo eSIM. Airalo eSIMs works well in Tokyo Disney Resort and all around Japan. Use my exclusive discount code LETSGOMUM10 to get 10% off!

Where can I buy discounted Tokyo Disneyland Tickets?

Klook is a reputable, official online Tokyo Disney ticket seller. You can buy your Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea tickets online at Klook here.

Exclusive attractions discount: Get up to 10% off popular Tokyo attractions like TeamLabs, Shibuya Sky & many others (not TDR tickets) using my Klook discount code:

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Buy your discounted Tokyo attraction tickets online here

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What’s the cheapest airline to get from Australia to Tokyo Disney?

We partnered with the super-cheap Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan to visit Tokyo and Tokyo Disneyland.

Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Japan every day – check their website for their low Tokyo and Osaka fares and frequent sales.  See Jetstar Australia’s cheap Japan flights here

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All prices are correct as at April 2025 – always check with the hotel source for up to date prices.

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Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise is wonderfully unique – and exclusive. Often very reasonably priced, Tokyo Disney ears, popcorn buckets, toys and more are only sold inside the Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks and a few outside gift stores. It may surprise you to know that most Japan Disney Stores are not actually official Tokyo Disney Resort Stores!

This article is all about Tokyo Disney & USA Disney merchandise – and where to get it outside of the Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea theme parks.

But first – where can I buy  Tokyo Disneyland tickets online?

Buying Tokyo Disney Resort parks tickets online for international visitors can be tricky.

There are often problems using international credit cards if you attempt to buy them on the official TDR website.

The way around this for most Australians and other international tourists is by buying your tickets using our partner Klook who are official Tokyo Disney Resort ticket sellers. 

Buy your Tokyo Disneyland tickets online at Klook here

You can also get up to 10% off many Tokyo & Japan attractions on Klook by using my exclusive discount code at checkout:

LETSGOMUMKLOOK at Klook 

Klook conditions: $50 min spend, $50 max discount, 3 times use. Klook new customers can get 10% off and existing customers get 3% off. Klook exclusions list here. This page may contain affiliate links. If you book a stay or an attraction through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for your support!

Are you really buying Tokyo Disney parks merchandise?

Japan Disney Stores are almost always not official Tokyo Disney Stores. Some Japan USA Disney stores are even called “Flagship” Disney stores – but they are nothing to do with Tokyo Disneyland. It can all be quite confusing to us visiting tourists – and it all comes down to the ownership of Tokyo Disney Resort.

Who owns Tokyo Disneyland?

Tokyo Disney Resort (TDR) is owned by the Oriental Land Company, a completely separate company to the Walt Disney Company. The Oriental Land Company buy the right to use Disney’s intellectual property and share some resources like Imagineer ride design.

Tokyo Disney Resort contains the only Disney Parks in the world not owned by the Walt Disney Company. Tokyo Disney Resort’s owner pays for the rights to the Disney franchise, but put their own spin on things – and produce their own exclusive merchandise! This is why Tokyo Disney’s merchandise is so different to regular Disney merchandise – including different price-points! And it’s all completely exclusive to their own stores and parks.

What this means is, you cannot obtain Tokyo Disney merchandise from any of the outside Disney stores, other than the official Tokyo Disney Resort Stores. To confuse matters further, even though you can’t buy TDR merchandise in USA Disney Stores in Japan, sometimes you can buy USA celebratory and otherwise merchandise inside Tokyo Disney Resort – like the recent US Disney 100 merchandise which was sold in the main DisneySea gift store!

Which stores are Tokyo Disney official stores?

Outside of the Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks, you can only buy official Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise from the following official shops:

Bon Voyage (the big official gift store just outside Tokyo Disneyland)

All the official Tokyo Disney hotel gift shops (Fantasy Springs Hotel gift shop is only accessible from Fantasy Springs and not from inside the hotel) and a handful of Tokyo Disney partner hotel gift shops.

Which are the official Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels?

All of the official Tokyo Disney Hotels have their own official Tokyo Disney gift stores. The official Tokyo Disney Hotels are:

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

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The Tokyo Disneyland Hotel convenience store has a small selection of official Tokyo Disney Resort souvenirs.

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Tokyo Disney Fantasy Springs Hotel (Gift shop accessible from the park only)

Tokyo Disney MiraCosta Hotel

Tokyo Disney Ambassador Hotel

Tokyo Disney Toy Story Hotel (Hotel gift shop only accessible to hotel guests)

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel (Minimal standard Tokyo Disney merchandise in their convenience stores and Tokyo Disney boutique stores)

Which are the Tokyo Disney Partner Hotels with official gift shops?

Some of the official Tokyo Disney Partner Hotels have their own official Tokyo Disney gift stores. The official Tokyo Disney Partner Hotels with gift shops are:

Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel

Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel

Tokyo Bay Hilton Hotel (feel free to add more in the comments!)

What is in the Tokyo Disney Resort Bon Voyage store?

The Tokyo Disney Resort Official Store Bon Voyage is located on the upper walkway between the Tokyo Disneyland entrance and Maihama Station. It is usually open later than Tokyo Disneyland, and so is a great place to grab last minute gifts on the way to the station or bus stops.

Bon Voyage carries a lot of official Tokyo Disney Resorts park merchandise, including some seasonal merchandise. It does not carry everything. Don’t count on Bon Voyage having that special item you saw in the parks and wished you had bought! It’s always worth checking Bon Voyage however, because you never know what they will stock!

Is the Disney Store in Ikspiari at Maihama official?

No, Ikspiari Disney Store is an American-owned Disney Store.

In Maihama just ten minutes walk from the Tokyo Disneyland and two minute walk from the Maihama JR Railway Station you’ll find the large Disney Store in the Ikspiari shopping mall. Although this store is located very near to the Tokyo Disney parks, this is a USA Disney store, and not an official Tokyo Disney Store.

You can read more about this Disney Store and the Bon Voyage Tokyo Disney stores at Maihama in our things to do around Tokyo Disneyland guide.

Several more USA Disney stores are scattered throughout Japan – mainly in Tokyo and Osaka. These are not to be confused with official Tokyo Disney stores.

What do the USA Tokyo and Osaka Disney Stores sell?

Inside the American Disney stores in Tokyo and Osaka you won’t find any official Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise.

You will find standard USA Disney merchandise like Loungefly bags, plush toys and USA Spirit Jerseys. They also sell Japanese UniBEARsity Bears plush toys, plus some limited and exclusive Tokyo and Osaka merchandise.

You’ll often find seasonal merchandise, including for the Chinese New Year, New Year and special Sakura Season plushies. There are exclusive Tokyo and Osaka branded bags, brand collaborations and more. None of which is connected to – or sold inside – the Tokyo Disney parks.

Which are the Japan USA Disney Stores?

We have visited the Japan Disney Stores in Tokyo, including Shibuya (Styled like a castle tower over several levels), Shinjuku (Tokyo Flagship Store) and Ikspiari (near Disneyland).

In Osaka we have visited the Hep 5 Disney Store, one of two Disney Stores in the city.

The following video of the Hep 5 Osaka USA Disney Store shows what the Japan Disney stores are like outside of the Tokyo Disney parks in Japan.

Watch our Osaka Disney Store Tour YouTube video here.

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Tokyo Disney Resort Shopping FAQs

Where can I buy Duffy and Friends merchandise in Japan?

You can only buy official Duffy & Friends merchandise in Japan from within Tokyo DisneySea.

Can I buy Duffy and Friends at Tokyo Disneyland?

No, you can’t buy Duffy and Friends at Tokyo Disneyland.

Where can I buy Tokyo Disney Popcorn Buckets?

You can only buy Tokyo Disney Resort popcorn buckets from inside the Tokyo Disney theme parks.

Can I get all merchandise and popcorn buckets at both Tokyo Disney theme parks?

No. Some popcorn buckets and some merchandise is exclusive to each Tokyo park. This can also change according to availability. You can find out where to get particular popcorn buckets by asking the cast members working at the popcorn stands.

Can I buy Tokyo Disney Ears outside of the parks?

Yes, you can find Disney Ears in Bon Voyage and many of the official and partner hotel gift shops.

Can I buy Pandora Charms inside Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks?

Yes, you can buy special Pandora Charms inside both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

In Disneyland you can buy Pandora from Harringtons jewellery and watches.

At Disneysea you can buy Pandora from Bella Minni collections .

They can be frequently sold out.

Can I buy Tokyo Disney merchandise online?

Yes, but only in Japan on the Japan version website.

How do I book a Standby Pass to go inside some Tokyo Disney Shops?

New merchandise (including capsule/Gashapon machines, Duffy & Friends new themes and seasonal merchandise such as Halloween and Christmas) is in such demand that it can often mean needing to book a standby pass for some stores in the Tokyo Disney Parks. This is best done first thing in the morning to ensure you can get into the store in the park in order to shop. You book Store Standby Passes on the official Tokyo Disney Resort App. Some new items are often number limited to your entrance ticket, and can also sell out in days, or even hours – never to be stocked again. If stores are restricted to Standby Passes on your day of visit you won’t be able to enter without one.

Watch our Tokyo Disney Store Standby pass booking guide here.

There’s a chance that new merchandise will be released during your Tokyo Disney visit, so it can be helpful to know how to book a Tokyo Disney Store Standby Pass, or you may miss out on one of the big gift stores! Booking a Standby Pass for a Store won’t affect your booking passes for any rides. Learn how to book a TDR Standby Pass in the following video.

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 Are there Tokyo Disneyland Official Merchandise Resellers?

Yes there are, however reselling Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise is now illegal, and if you do try to buy from resellers it is usually very expensive to buy it this way.

So the moral of this story is, rather than be like one of the many people suffering from non-buyers regret after leaving Tokyo Disney Resort, if you are deliberating over something inside the Tokyo Disney Parks that has caught your eye, my advice is to buy it!

Where can I buy  Tokyo Disneyland tickets online from Australia or overseas?

To buy Tokyo Disney Resort parks tickets online for international visitors can be tricky.

There are often problems using international credit cards if you attempt to buy them from the official TDR website.

The way around this for most Australians and other international tourists is by buying your tickets using our partner Klook who are official Tokyo Disney Resort ticket sellers. 

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What’s the best way to get from Australia to Tokyo Disney?

We partnered with Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan to visit Tokyo and Tokyo Disneyland.

Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Tokyo every day – check their website for their low Tokyo fares and frequent sales. See Jetstar Australia’s cheap Japan flights here

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Additional Tokyo planning reading

Top Tokyo Tourist Attractions you shouldn’t miss

Hotels with free shuttles to Tokyo Disney Resort

You may also be interested in these other Disneyland holidays…

Read about our Aussie family Disneyland Park California holiday here.

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The Tokyo Disney Resort has a number of excellent official hotels to stay at. They range in price from cheaper than your average Tokyo Hotel right up to the most expensive Disney hotel, the Fantasy Springs Grand Chateau.

Where can I buy discounted Tokyo Disney Resort Tickets?

You can buy Tokyo Disney tickets from official third party discount sellers Klook and KKDay.

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Which is the cheapest Tokyo Disney Hotel?

The cheapest hotel Tokyo Disney Hotel is the Disney Celebration Hotel.

The Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel is actually two separate hotels located across the road from each other.

Whilst both Celebration Hotels are structurally similar and offer the same rooms and services, the inside theming is quite different.

Are Tokyo Disney Celebration Wish and Discover hotels the same?

Apart from their colour, from the street both sides of the Celebration Hotel look the same. Both complexes feature an internal courtyard and the same basic layout. Both hotel sides offer twin check in and ticketing desks, breakfast restaurants, general guest services and facilities.

Does the Disney Celebration Hotel have a Konbini (Convenience Store)?

Yes. Inside each side of the Disney Celebration Hotel you’ll find a large ground floor entrance and lobby which branches off into two long corridors on either side containing a small convenience store, Disney Fantasy souvenir shop, games room, smoking room and a large cafe.

You’ll also find a cash exchange machine, souvenir brass coin press and public telephone.

Rooms and bathrooms in both hotels are the same layouts with a shower room with bath.

Watch our Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel video to see what it’s like!

Watch the video of our POV tour of both sides of Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel…

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What is the difference between Celebration Wish and Celebration Discover hotels?

The main difference between the two Celebration Hotel sides is theming. Each side features theming from a different Tokyo Disney Park. The quality of theming when compared with the more expensive Tokyo Disney hotels is basic, but is still a charming option that will have the little kids excited for their Disney stay.

Disney Celebration Wish hotel

The Disney Celebration Wish hotel is officially themed around wishes and dreams – which lends to predominant theming around Tokyo Disneyland. Think fairy-tales, classic Disney rides highlighted in small glass cases on pedestals and more.

Wish presents as perhaps the most elaborate complex. Whilst both sides of Celebration have internal garden courtyards, Wish’s cream coloured building features an internal, character-filled courtyard of topiary trees which illuminate at night.

The main foyer features Minnie Mouse sitting in the midst of a tea cup installation which is a great photo opportunity. The rest of the foyer is adorned with stylised Disneyland characters and scenes.

Guest rooms and public areas such as corridors and elevators are themed in a Tokyo Disneyland fairy-tale style.

Disney Celebration Discover hotel

The Disney Celebration Discover hotel is officially themed around adventure and discovery – which allows for predominantly Disney Sea theming. (Strictly speaking, our room’s floor in Discover featured Stitch who is the main character of the show in the Tiki Room inside of Tokyo Disneyland!).

Discover’s foyer presents as more low-key than Celebration Wish. Discover’s pale pink-coloured building’s courtyard is a more wild garden with Disney installations such as a small Pirate Ship.

The main foyer is more adventure-themed than Wish and features Mickey Mouse with a large canoe installation for a fun photo opportunity. The foyer also features much of Disney Sea rides and characters with a distinctly dystopian feel, including Journey to the Center of the Earth and 2000 Leagues Under the Sea ride miniature features inside small glass cases on pedestals.

Guest rooms and public areas such as corridors and elevators are themed in a Tokyo Disney Sea adventure style.

How much is the Disney Celebration Hotel price per night?

Disney Celebration Hotel costs from 21,500 Japanese Yen a night for two adults and two children in a standard room containing four standard beds.

Tokyo Disney Resort rates the Celebration Hotel as a Value class hotel, the one and only Value hotel of all the Tokyo Disney Resort hotels.

What is a Disney Celebration hotel room like?

We stayed two nights at the Celebration Hotel, one night in each hotel.

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel Discover Standard Room (Ocean Side)
(Twin Bed + Daybed + Daybed)

Our Celebration Discover room was colourfully themed (in a budget way) with a printed material half-wall panel running the length of one wall displaying Disney Sea geographic features such as the volcano, harbour and characters. The room also had themed carpet.

There was a small balcony with a view of the surrounding neighbourhood and the ocean in the distance. (It’s best to ignore the Ocean side references when booking your Celebration Hotel room. The views from the Celebration hotel with windows facing to the outside is urban at best with only distant views of the ocean)

You can see a full room tour of our Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel Discover room on YouTube here.

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel Wish Superior Room
(Twin Bed + Daybed + Daybed)

Our Celebration Wish room was a Superior Room and so slightly larger than our Discover room. It was colourfully themed (in a budget way) with a printed material half-wall panel running the length of one wall displaying Disneyland and its characters. There was also themed carpeting.

How big are Twin Beds in Tokyo Disney Hotels?

This can vary from Tokyo Disney Hotel to Hotel, depending on their price.

Both of our Celebration room bookings slept 4 people, and the sleeping arrangements consisted of two single beds and two Day Beds.

Twin Beds at Tokyo Disney should not to be confused with a twin or double bed in Australia that holds two adults. The Tokyo Disney Twin Bed is a large single bed which comfortable fits one adult-sized person, and is usually big enough to bedshare with a small child. Bedshare is allowed with children 11 and under at Tokyo Disney Hotels, however larger children in a twin bed may be a bit of a squeeze!

At the Celebration Hotel beds are the smallest and least generous version single beds of all the Tokyo Disney Hotels. All beds come with one small pillow instead of two and to bedshare with a child could be challenging due to the bed sizes.

Are Day Beds at the Celebration Hotel big enough for adults?

Yes. The remaining beds in our Celebration rooms were two day beds, which are large enough to accommodate one adult each. You’ll find the pillow for the day beds underneath the bed in a plastic crate. There are no extra pillows or blankets. This is the same for day beds and trundle beds at most Tokyo Disney Hotels.

Other furniture in our Disney Celebration hotel rooms included a dresser with a medium sized TV and telephone on it and housing a safe, small bar fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Inside the drawers were four sets of freshly laundered pyjamas.

A suitcase stand stood next to the TV stand, a small table, two hanging hooks for clothes (no wardrobe or cupboard),

All Tokyo Disney Hotel TVs includes the Disney+ Channel.

What is a Disney Celebration bathroom ensuite like?

Disney Celebration ensuites are small in size and are made up of three small areas.

There’s a separate toilet with all the bidet cleaning buttons you find on most Japan toilets.

A small vanity area contains one hand basin countertop with a mirror, soap and themed packaged plastic Disney toiletries such as toothbrushes and hair brushes. Disappointingly, the toiletry items inside the Disney themed packets are not Disney printed as well. A hair dryer is also supplied.

A third small room opening off the bathroom vanity area reveals a small half-sized deep bath and handheld shower. In many budget Japanese hotels you will find shower rooms rather than a separate shower cubicle. These can be challenging to get used to at first, but once you work them out you soon find they drain very efficiently. Some of us preferred using the bath each day instead of grappling with the hand held shower nozzle!

Are Celebration hotel rooms comfortable?

The Celebration rooms are decorated, but basic. Comfortable but with a spartan air of no extra frills. The beds are overly firm, as are most of the Tokyo Disney Hotel beds. The bathrooms are adequate but cramped and old-fashioned. This is the price you pay for the far lower lodging price per night, and this is what you also need to take into account before making your booking.

What is the Disney Celebration breakfast like?

Both Celebration Wish and Discover have their own large breakfast restaurants called cafes. Both offer a buffet breakfast only.

Guests need to use the breakfast voucher machines to purchase breakfast vouchers first before entering the cafe. No reservations are possible or necessary.

Can I have dinner at the Disney Celebration Hotel?

No, no other meal times such as lunch or dinner are available at the Disney Celebration Hotel Cafes.

The Disney Celebration Hotel Cafes only offer breakfast. Both Wish and Discover have small Konbini convenience stores which offer convenience meal choices which can be heated up for you. This can be an economical and satisfying way to dine in your room after a long Disney day, as the Wish and Discover hotel stores are open late, even after Disney Park closing times.

What free things do you get from Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel?

Included in all Tokyo Disney hotel rooms are thin room slippers to keep, plus Disney-themed toiletries.

Celebration offers the most basic room souvenirs with standard slippers and Disney-themed wrapping on toiletries which are plain inside the wrapping. More expensive Tokyo Disney Hotels offer free gifts such as decorated tins, shopping bags and more.

Are Tokyo Disneyland tickets included with your Tokyo Disney Hotel booking?

No, park tickets are not included with your room only booking at any Tokyo Disney Hotel. Tickets are included with Tokyo Disney Vacation Packages.

Does the Disney Celebration Hotel offer guaranteed park tickets to guests?

Yes, the Disney Celebration Hotel offers all guests the opportunity to purchase park tickets for each guest including children, each day of their stay including their check in date. You can also purchase disabled entry tickets over the counter at Tokyo Disney Hotels.

Does the Disney Celebration Hotel give Happy Entry early entry passes to guests?

Yes, the Disney Celebration Hotel offers all guests a Tokyo Disneyland Happy Entry pass *each day of their stay starting from the day following their check in date. The Disney Celebration hotel does not offer Disney Sea Happy Entry Passes.

*Happy Entry is not guaranteed and before booking you should always check the official Tokyo Disney Website for Happy Entry exclusion dates.

Can I get a Tokyo Disney Happy Entry Pass on hotel check in day?

No, Tokyo Disney Happy Entry passes are not available to guests on their Disney Hotel check in day no matter how early they arrive at the hotel, or how expensive their vacation package may be. To get a happy entry pass on your check in day you’ll need to be staying at another Disney Hotel prior – or book another night the night before your Vacation Package commences.

Does Disney Celebration Hotel have a free shuttle bus?

Yes, Disney Celebration has free Disneyland Shuttle Bus and Disney Sea Shuttle Bus. The Disney Celebration shuttle buses are free for Celebration hotel guests to use, and run back and forth to and from the Tokyo Disney Parks from early until late. The shuttle buses start from about an hour before parks open and finish about an hour after park close.

Yes, you can transport your luggage on any of the Tokyo Disney Hotel shuttle buses provided you are booked or leaving those particular hotels.

Will the Disney Celebration Hotel transport my luggage to other Tokyo Disney Hotels for free?

Yes, the Disney Celebration hotel will transport your luggage to and from any of the other Tokyo Disney Hotels (not the partner hotels) for free.

Celebration Hotel’s luggage delivery operates slightly differently to the other Tokyo Disney hotels, in that you need to bring your luggage down to the front desk by 11am for transfer. There they will arrange delivery to your next Tokyo Disney hotel.

Can I have my bags transferred from another Tokyo Disney hotel for free?

Yes, you can. Luggage being delivered to the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel from the other Tokyo Disney hotels should arrive at the hotel no later than 4 pm, which is one hour later than the other Tokyo Disney hotel transfers.

Can I use the Tokyo Disney Welcome Center to transport my suitcases to the Disney Celebration Hotel?

No, the Disney Celebration hotel is the only Tokyo Disney Hotel which cannot make use of the Disney Welcome Center at JR Maihama (Disneyland Railway) Station. (See next below for other options)

Is there any way to have my luggage delivered to The Disney Celebration Hotel from the Disneyland area?

Yes, you can pay a fee at the Bon Voyage store downstairs up until 3 pm that day to deliver your luggage to the Disney Celebration Hotel.

Will the Disney Celebration Hotel move my luggage to another Celebration Hotel room for me?

Yes, if you need to change rooms at the Celebration Hotel for any reason you can leave your packed bags inside your hotel room and it will be transferred to your new room for you during the day (even if your new room is located in the other Celebration Hotel to the one you are currently staying in) for no charge. Just call reception or let them know on your way out.

What is the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel address?

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel address: 7-chōme-1-1 Akemi, Urayasu, Chiba 279-8502, Japan

What is the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel phone number?

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel phone number: +81 47-381-1188

Where is the Disney Celebration Hotel located on a map?

The Disney Celebration Hotel is located in the Shin-Urayasu area of Tokyo, approximately 20 minutes shuttle bus ride or one train stop away from Tokyo Disneyland. It is the only official Tokyo Disney hotel that is located away from Tokyo Bay, and the Disney Resort Line monorail loop. This serves as a disadvantage for guests and is reflected in the price of the hotel’s accommodation.

Disney Celebration Hotel in a nutshell…

• Is the only Tokyo Disney Hotel located outside of the Disney bubble. It’s located 20 minutes away from the Disney Parks which can add time and inconvenience to your Disney days.
• Offers guaranteed park tickets and Happy Entry to Disneyland like all other Tokyo Disney Hotels (but not Disney Sea Happy Entry) despite it’s cheaper price point.
• Is the cheapest official Tokyo Disney Hotel.

Is the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel a good choice?

The Disney Celebration Hotel can make a good short term or longer term Disney Hotel if you are prepared to bus in and out of the Disney Parks. It can be a cheap way to access Disneyland Happy Area, or stay longer in an official Disney Hotel.

How do I book a stay at the Disney Celebration Hotel?

You can check out the current accommodation price of the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel on the official website and on Trip Advisor here.

What are closer hotels around the same price?

Other hotels to consider in and around the Celebration Hotel price range which are located closer to Tokyo Disney include the official Disney Toy Story Hotel starting from around an extra 10,000 yen per night, and the following Disney partner hotels represent great value for money:

• Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama
• Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort
• Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
• Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel
• Hilton Tokyo Bay
• Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay

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What’s the best way to get from Australia to Tokyo Disney?

We partnered with the super-cheap Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan to visit Tokyo and Tokyo Disneyland. See Jetstar Australia’s cheap Japan flights here

Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Japan every day – check their website for their low Tokyo and Osaka fares and frequent sales.

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Further reading…

You can read more about Tokyo Disneylands best rides here.

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Which Tokyo Disney restaurant has a view of parades and shows?

The Tokyo Disney Resort MiraCosta Hotel Oceano Restaurant features windows and a large balcony with an excellent view of DisneySea parades and shows.

Where can I buy discounted Tokyo Disney Resort Tickets?

You can buy Tokyo Disney tickets from official third party discount sellers Klook and KKDay.

Buy your Tokyo Disneyland tickets online at Klook here

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You can get up to 10% off Klook or KKDay Tokyo & Japan activities with our discount code

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What is the Oceano Restaurant like?

The Oceano is a Sea-themed restaurant offering a variety of dining options. It’s main feature is an attached, exclusive outdoor balcony facing the DisneySea Harbour. This affords an excellent view of the boat character greeting parades during the day and one of the best views of the famous Believe! Sea of Dreams show at night.

This Tokyo Disney Resort visit my family had at dinner at the DisneySea MiraCosta Oceano Buffet Restaurant. This is my Oceano Restaurant review.

Are you looking for hotel accommodation around Tokyo Disney Sea?

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Do you need DisneySea tickets to watch the show from the Oceano balcony?

No, you don’t need Tokyo DisneySea tickets to watch any of DisneySea’s show from the Oceano – it’s like a little cheat way of enjoying Disney Sea without a ticket!

Can you book a Tokyo Disney Hotel restaurant if you aren’t staying at the hotel?

Yes – well, most of the time you can! Even though the Oceano Restaurant is located within the Disney MiraCosta Hotel, you don’t need to be a staying guest to book a meal there. This is the same for all of the Tokyo Disney restaurants, with the exception of the Tokyo Disney Resort’s Toy Story Hotel and Fantasy Springs Hotel.

How do you book the Oceano Restaurant?

Whilst anyone can book to eat at the Oceano, it’s rare that you can make a late dinner booking. Reservations are required and often secured several months in advance.

If you hold a Vacation Package or other Tokyo Disney Hotel accommodation booking then you are given the bonus opportunity to book Tokyo Disney Hotel restaurants earlier than the general public, as you can see in my explainer video here .

I had been trying to book the Oceano restaurant for over a year unsuccessfully. This was despite staying at the Hotel MiraCosta, but without a Vacation Package. Due to its popularity, the Oceano restaurant had always been booked-out by Vacation Package guests prior, as they receive the earliest access.

I finally managed to reserve dinner at the Oceano Restaurant last-minute by enquiring at the restaurant in person on the same day. We had tried this before, however this time we were lucky – there was a dinner reservation available!

Watch our DisneySea Oceano Restaurant videos to see what it’s like!

Watch our DisneySea MiraCosta Oceano Restaurant videos to get a feel for what eating at the restaurant and watching the Believe Sea of Dreams show from the Oceano balcony is really like!

Dinner at the Oceano Restaurant inside the MiraCosta Hotel

How long can you stay at the Oceano Restaurant?

There is a two-hour limit for dinner at the Oceano Restaurant. An hour is ample time to enjoy a leisurely buffet dinner at the Oceano. You are seated and then are free to select dishes from the all-you-can-eat buffet.

What time should I make an Oceano dinner reservation to see the night show?

Our Oceano booking was for 6:30pm which worked perfectly for us. A 6pm time slot would also work well. The Believe! Sea of Dreams show starts at 7:30pm and lasts for half an hour, finishing at 8pm. That is just enough time to not exceed your maximum two hours restaurant limit.

What is dining at the MiraCosta Oceano Restaurant like?

The Oceano is split into three ocean-themed sections featuring decorations such as shells and water. There are two seating areas for buffet diners and one sit-down dining service area.

The sit-down dining area gets first access to the Oceano balcony to watch Believe! Sea of Dreams Disney Sea night show. The Buffet dining guests queue after the sit down dining guests have already entered the balcony to take their place, however there is just enough room for all diners on the balcony. Everyone looked to have an unobstructed view of the night show thanks to the three standing-room only tiers.

What is the food like at the Oceano Buffet?

There was a good range of different hot and cold food as well as plenty of dessert choices at the Oceano Buffet restaurant.

The buffet food selections included a range of creative seafood-themed dishes such as Pasta Paella – Oceano Style, `scallops, clams and fish. A chef’s roast carvery featured different roast meats. Pork, chicken and beef dishes are also available from the buffet, plus vegetarian options too. Pastas, chowders & other soups, and a variety of seasonal vegetables, salads and breads were available.

Children’s favourites were also on offer such as fried finger food including fried chicken, chips, fried cheese potatoes and there was plenty of fresh fruit. Dessert choices were fun and colourful, including the Duffy and Friends new Spring-themed “Come Find Spring” desserts and cake. There was also bowls of chocolate gold coins and lollies to keep the kids happy!

Is Oceano a Japanese restaurant?

Whilst the Oceano Restaurant is located in Japan, it definitely has plenty of Western food options! All food is labelled with both Japanese and English labels, so that you know what you’re choosing – even if you don’t speak Japanese!

Staff speak English and the Oceano atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

Do they serve alcoholic drinks at DisneySea restaurants?

Yes. Oceano Restaurant offered free water and soft drinks. Specialty drinks and an alcoholic drink menu were available at an extra cost.

We ordered a non-alcoholic Duffy Springtime Celebration drink which tasted a bit like lemonade!

The Oceano Restaurant Balcony was fantastic to watch the show as an overall spectacle overview. You are up out of the crowds and having a lovely dinner right up until showtime. The Oceano’s balcony view encompassed the Volcano, Harbour and building projections making it easy to take it all in with with a simple scan from left to right – with the main action on the Harbour unfolding in front of you. It’s one of the most elevated, close points to the Mediterranean Harbour that there is, and a genuine contender for the best view of the DisneySea night show.

What is the Oceano Balcony like?

The Oceano Balcony is actually a three-tiered balcony of different levels. This is so that those standing behind can see over the heads of the people in the front rows. The front balustrade is high and solid, so shorter people or children would most likely benefit from standing on the raised levels behind.

There was no pushing or roughness of the restaurant patrons. Just a quick moving out onto the balcony. We were last in line and ended up at the front. Whilst not in an optimal spot we could all see the whole show very well.

What happens at show time?

The Oceano wait staff will announce at around 7:20pm that patrons can now queue to walk onto the balcony in single file. Locals know the drill and jump up quickly to get in line! We ended up at the back of the queue of approximately twelve people from our area of the buffet restaurant.

As we filed past the dine-in table service area I noticed that those diners had already gone out onto the balcony. This is an advantage, but in the end there was just enough room for everyone on the Oceano Balcony.

How much does dinner at the Oceano Restaurant cost?

Our dinner for three adults and one Duffy specialty non-alcoholic drink cost 21,600 Japanese yen – this currently exchanges to $202 AUD or $137 USD.

How do I make a reservation at the Oceano Restaurant at Tokyo Disney Sea?

Find out more and book online for a reservation at the DisneySea MiraCosta Oceano Restaurant on the official Tokyo Disney Resort website here.

Are you looking for hotel accommodation around Tokyo Disney Sea?

Check out our complete list of hotels in and around Tokyo Disney Resort with free shuttles here

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What’s the best way to get from Australia to Tokyo Disney Resort?

We partnered with Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan to visit Tokyo and Tokyo Disneyland. See Jetstar Australia’s cheap Japan flights here

Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Japan every day – check their website for their low Tokyo and Osaka fares and frequent sales.

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