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Our family are already big LEGO fans, but you don’t need to love LEGO to enjoy a visit to LEGOLAND with your family.

We’d already been lucky enough to visit LEGOLAND in California in 2020 and Legoland Windsor in 2025, so we knew that if LEGOLAND Malaysia was anything like it, it would be a whole lot of fun. The Malaysian LEGOLAND definitely didn’t disappoint!

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Why take your Australian family to Malaysia LEGOLAND?

Malaysia LEGOLAND is Asia’s first LEGOLAND and Malaysia’s first international theme park. Themed to the hilt, the bright colours, happy atmosphere, boppy music and fun rides all mean there’s a lot to love there!

LEGOLANDs are great fun for every member of your family, from youngest to oldest. If your family love theme parks and like LEGO, then you’re going to absolutely love LEGOLAND Malaysia!

LEGOLAND Malaysia is only one hour from Singapore

Singapore has a huge amount of family fun to offer, and LEGOLAND makes the perfect Singapore side trip because it only takes one hour to get there from Changi Airport. We came straight from our hotel in Singapore, the Yotel Orchard – a super modern and fun hotel located right at Orchard Road.

Read our How to get to LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore guide here. or watch the video here.

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LEGOLAND Malaysia is good value for Australian families

Malaysian hotels are cheaper than Singapore ones. A stay at the LEGOLAND Malaysia hotel is comparable to a three to four-star hotel in Singapore but the fun factor is much higher for families. So you can swap out one of your Singapore nights at LEGOLAND Malaysia like we did and it doesn’t cost you any more than your Singapore hotel would have!

Even though prices are cheaper in Malaysia, the LEGOLAND Malaysia resort is still a top-quality LEGOLAND resort with a great reputation as one of the world’s best theme parks.

The LEGOLAND theme park tickets represent good value in comparison to other LEGOLANDS. In addition, extra offers can be found throughout the resort. Take advantage of restaurant family deals to help stretch your Aussie dollar – or should I say, Malaysian Rinngit – further! Look at this spread we got for less than $40 – plus we got icecreams too! (We ended up with too much food actually, but we missed breakfast this day, so we did do it justice!)

What is at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort?

The LEGOLAND Malaysia resort complex is made up of a large, themed hotel plus several attractions – all within easy walking distance of each other.

LEGOLAND Malaysia Hotel

Read our full LEGOLAND Malaysia hotel review here.

The huge official LEGO themed hotel towers over the complex with its LEGO block facade on the outside and fully themed interior. From the moment you enter the main lobby to check in you realise that this is no ordinary hotel – on the contrary, it’s a LEGO lover kid’s dream!

LEGOLAND Malaysia themed rooms

When booking a hotel room, you can choose from your favourite LEGO theme.

LEGOLAND themed rooms are an absolute delight and great fun to stay in. More like apartments, there is a main bedroom, a kid’s bunk room and bathroom.

Large LEGO figures decorate your room. From the walls to the quilt covers to the carpet, everything is awesome inside your LEGO hotel themed room!

There’s an entertainment schedule and roaming LEGOLAND characters to grab a photograph with. Up on the rooftop you’ll find a LEGO themed resort swimming pool with gorgeous views over the lush Malaysian countryside.

From the LEGO castle cubby and brick pits in the main lobby to the magical light and sound elevators and the huge family restaurant full of large LEGO statue installations – a stay at the LEGOLAND Malaysia hotel is an absolute must during your visit for the complete LEGOLAND experience.

Read our full LEGOLAND Malaysia hotel review here!

What is there to do at LEGOLAND Malaysia?

There are three main attractions at Malaysia LEGOLAND, all surrounding the LEGO hotel.

The Sea Life LEGOLAND aquarium is situated next door to the Hotel, and features a glass tunnel walk through.

The LEGOLAND water park has numerous themed water slides located across from the Hotel, on one side of the theme park.

By far, the main attraction at LEGOLAND Malaysia is the large LEGOLAND theme park, featuring numerous rides, displays and shows.

With so much on offer, you could easily spend a couple of days exploring the Malaysia LEGOLAND hotel and attractions.

What ages is LEGOLAND best suited for?

Unlike many other big theme parks, LEGOLAND is designed with small children in mind – but it’s not exclusive to them! Specifically, LEGOLAND fashions their park around children aged from 2 years old up to 12 years old (so, toddlers, preschoolers and primary school aged kids).

Even though several of the 40 rides and activities at LEGOLAND Malaysia are targeted towards young children, there is still a plethora of fantastic rides and entertainment to suit all ages.

Is LEGOLAND Malaysia good for adults?

In addition to the numerous families at LEGOLAND we also saw adults without kids, particularly couples and groups of friends. This is because the park itself is really entertaining and has a lot to offer everyone.

As both a parent, and an adult I really enjoyed our time there. I love LEGOLAND! It’s pure, unadulterated childhood fun that everyone loves – whether you are a LEGO fan, or not!

What can teenagers do at LEGOLAND?

Even though my kids are both teenagers now, we all agree that Malaysia LEGOLAND was a big highlight of what was already an epic Asian family holiday.

There are lots of rides that tweens, teenagers and parents can all enjoy together at LEGOLAND Malaysia. My girls (14 and 16 years old during our visit) say LEGOLAND is cool!

How many rides are at LEGOLAND Malaysia?

There are over 40 rides at LEGOLAND Malaysia, separated into 8 different themed worlds that are spread along a large walking circuit. Along the way you’ll also find restaurants, shows, characters, shops and other park features.

There are both fast-paced and slow and gentle rides at LEGOLAND.

Are there any thrill rides at the LEGOLAND theme park?

We rode and enjoyed several big thrill rides at LEGOLAND including Dino-Island – a breath-taking water flume plunge ride, the Ninjago laser shooting ride, a fast water carriage ride, and several exciting roller coasters.

In addition to the LEGOLAND rides, you can enjoy slow themed carriage and boat rides and enchanting walk-through LEGO displays.

Kids love to take part in LEGO building opportunities and workshop areas such as the LEGOLAND Academy.

A LEGOLAND cinema shows 4D movies, and a theatre performs live theatre shows each day starring Ninjago and LEGO Princess characters.

There’s a huge LEGO miniature countries display area situated within the centre of the park, which can also be seen from the colourful LEGOLAND train.

A favourite ride of mine was the large observation tower, “The Tower” which gently rises up to slowly rotate as it showcases beautiful views across the lush city-meets-jungle surroundings.

It’s the perfect opportunity to take a short break from all the running around and excitement. Grab an ice-cream or cool drink to take up with you so you can relax and take in the view whilst enjoying refreshments at the same time!

The huge LEGO gift shop at the front entrance has more LEGO than you’ve probably ever seen in one place! It’s hard not to walk out with at least one little set, and some are unique to LEGOLAND Malaysia.

All in all, it took us around four hours to circumnavigate the whole theme park. If we had had little ones with us, it could easily have been a full day out.

What are the LEGOLAND rides height limit?

A few rides at LEGOLAND are too small for adults, and some rides are too big for small children. Height guides are at the entrances to rides that have height minimums and maximus. There are plenty of English-speaking ride attendants to help supervise height limits.

LEGOLAND Malaysia weather

We visited Singapore and Malaysia during August and it was very hot and humid – you definitely need to keep your fluids up and drink plenty of water. We became connoisseurs of constant iced drinks! Malaysia enjoys a tropical climate, so it stays warm, humid and often rainy all year round. Just go with it – you’re in a different climate and on holiday – different is always a novelty!

Is it safe to go to Malaysia LEGOLAND?

Basic care and caution is always your friend when traveling. I’m sure I’m telling you the obvious here, but in Malaysia and elsewhere, terrorism is always a possibility. Always be sure to follow any Malaysia government directives or advice in the event of an emergency and consult with the Australian Embassy.

Before you go anywhere, always check the Australian Government Smartraveller website . They know which countries are a heightened risk to your safety. At the current time (January 2023), their advice is that visitors to Malaysia are advised to exercise normal safety precautions.

LEGOLAND Malaysia felt very safe to visit – it really felt a lot like a standard western theme park. Everyone spoke English everywhere. Everything was clean, neat and well-maintained. Quality food and water was always available to purchase.

Do I need cash for Legoland Malaysia?

No you don’t need Malaysian cash if you are just visiting Legoland Malaysia. Credit cards are readily accepted. The only thing you need cash for is if you are going shopping outside of the parks, or if you want to buy a copper press coin inside the park. Cash can be obtained from the ATM at the front entrance.

Helpful English-speaking staff are dotted all around LEGOLAND to answer any questions or concerns visitors might have, too.

The hotel was also very clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere overall at LEGOLAND Malaysia was a warm and welcoming one.

Plan your trip to LEGOLAND Malaysia!

Discounted LEGOLAND Malaysia hotel rooms

I actually found the cheapest LEGOLAND Hotel room deal on a hotel comparison website instead of booking directly with LEGOLAND, so it may be worth checking first – it saved me almost $100 a night! Read more in our LEGOLAND Hotel review here.

The cheapest LEGOLAND Malaysia tickets were on Klook

I like to shop around for the cheapest prices always, so I researched prices on the official LEGOLAND website, the third party app Pelago and the third party app Klook.

I purchased through Klook as it had the cheapest LEGOLAND Malaysia tickets. I also liked that you could downloaded the Klook app to your phone and then have your purchased tickets easily accessible digitally. I bought several of our Singapore attractions tickets on Klook, so it worked really well for me during our Singapore family holiday.

Another benefit was that the ticket codes meant no standing around in lines – you can go straight to the express entrance gates to be scanned in. So you can skip the queues!

You can buy competitively priced LEGOLAND Malaysia and other Singapore family attraction tickets on Klook here

LEGOLAND Malaysia is closed on Wednesdays

LEGOLAND Malaysia completely closed on Wednesdays, and the LEGOLAND Water Park is closed on Tuesdays.

Go to LEGOLAND Malaysia on a weekday

LEGOLAND Malaysia is most quiet on weekdays. We went on a Monday and it was extremely quiet, with no queueing for rides. LEGOLAND staff told me that weekends are apparently very busy, so it’s good to avoid weekends for your visit if possible.

The LEGOLAND Hotel was moderately busy even on a Monday, however the LEGOLAND Hotel is a big part of the experience, so do try to stay there if possible!

You can buy Legoland Bus tickets on Klook here

You can book a private day trip to and from Singapore here on Klook here

You can book a private day trip from Kuala Lumpur here on Klook here

How do you get to LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore?

We flew our sponsor airline Jetstar Australia from Sydney to Singapore and from there caught transfers to LEGOLAND Malasia. You can read all about how to organise your own family trip from Singapore to LEGOLAND Malaysia in our guide here.

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A LEGOLAND Hotel stay is fantastic fun

You truly shouldn’t even contemplate a visit to any LEGOLAND without spending at least one night in a LEGOLAND Hotel, and Malaysia LEGOLAND Hotel is no exception!

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LEGOLAND Malaysia have one huge LEGOLAND hotel set right in the middle of the surrounding attractions. You can’t miss it – because it looks as though it’s constructed out of gigantic LEGOBLOCKS! Huge LEGO figures guard the entrance doors and make for really wonderful family photos, too!

Everything is Awesome!

One of our absolute favourite hotel stays anywhere, LEGOLAND Hotels are exactly as the LEGO song says – Everything Is Awesome!

They are themed to the max – absolutely everything, from the walls to the carpet to the lobby to the hotel pool to the very food you eat in the restaurant is – well – LEGO! Or at least, it looks like it. You don’t need to love LEGO to get completely caught up in the fun of a stay inside a LEGOLAND Hotel. It’s a destination all of its own.

LEGOLAND Hotel Lobby

From the moment you enter the main lobby to check in you realise that this is no ordinary hotel. It truly is a LEGO lover’s dream!

The Lobby is covered in play areas. Scattered big LEGO pits for random LEGO building, a giant LEGO castle and pirate ship to play in, and the most LEGO minifigs you’ve ever seen in your life along the wall at Hotel Reception. Good luck getting your kids out of the Lobby. Even my teenagers were engrossed in LEGO building when it was time to leave!

Free Entertainment

Check your schedule as soon as you arrive, because although the LEGOLAND theme park, water park and SeaLife Aquarium are the main attractions at LEGOLAND Malaysia, there’s also free entertainment happening in the LEGOLAND Hotel too, as part of your stay! Keep an eye out for LEGO characters wandering around for you to pose with for photographs too!

A gift shop is inside the hotel

Leaving in the morning but you were too busy to find time for the huge LEGO shop in the LEGOLAND theme park? Never fear, there’s a gift shop off the hotel lobby with after-hours time slots too! Keep your eyes open for the exclusive LEGOLAND Malaysia LEGO sets for a truly unique souvenir!

The LEGOLAND elevators

Get ready for a magical ride up to your room, because the LEGOLAND lifts are boppy, musical fun with lights and sounds galore. We had a disco rule that you had to dance every time you got into the lift – it was hilarious good fun, and what other hotel can you do that in and not look just a little crazy?!

Our LEGOLAND Premium Adventure themed room

I don’t care how old you are – lying under a LEGO quilt cover gazing out at LEGO themed walls, carpet and LEGO figures and models on the walls is darn fun! That’s what you’ll get with a Premium LEGO room.

Pay the little bit extra for premium or deluxe if you can, as you’ll get more luxurious decorations and more LEGO figurines in your room. Remember, your child will never be this young again, and they will love their stay even more with their very own LEGO decorations to sleep next to.

I have to admit, it gave me a bit of a thrill too – staying at a LEGOLAND Hotel is a magical experience for any LEGO-loving family, young or old!

LEGOLAND rooms are more like suites

LEGOLAND themed rooms have a main bedroom for parents with a TV, desk, chair and telephone, and a bunk room for up to three children with their own TV. It’s not an ordinary bunk bed of course – it’s covered in LEGO pictures, LEGO decorations and there’s even themed LEGO figures.

My girls are tall teenagers, and they fit the bunk beds just fine, too. A trundle pulls out for a third child if needed.

Our room had two big and two child sized robes to borrow and slippers to keep. There were abundant tea and coffee facilities supplied too.

What themed rooms are available at LEGOLAND Malaysia?

Themed rooms include Pirate themed, Adventure themed (our room – think Egypt and Indianna Jones), Ninjago themed and Kingdom themed (medieval times like knights, princes and princesses). Read more about all the different themes and deluxe add-ons at the LEGOLAND My (LEGOLAND Malaysia) official website here.

LEGOLAND hotel bathrooms are also themed

It’s not just limited to the bedrooms though – oh no. Even the ensuite is LEGO themed – how fun is that?! There’s nothing quite like taking a shower surrounded by LEGO  – it’s just so much fun! There’s a child sized bathroom sink as well as an adult sized one too.

Also included are toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoos and conditioner and soap.

A mysterious locked LEGOLAND Hotel room safe!

Just like LEGOLAND California, LEGOLAND Malaysia also has a mysterious coded safe in their hotel rooms – guarded by a LEGO animal figure! How do you find the safe padlock code? And what’s inside?

It may or may not be a little surprise gift for each of your little LEGO fans when they solve the supplied clues! (Or you can just ring reception if you get stuck and they’ll give you the code!)

The LEGOLAND Hotel swimming pool shouldn’t be missed

Bring your swimsuits with you! It may seem like you are already pressed for time with so much fun on offer, but you really should allow some time for the LEGOLAND Malaysia LEGO themed hotel swimming pool. It’s the perfect place to cool off in the tropical Malaysian climate.

Up on the roof top with gorgeous views across the surrounding Malaysian high-rises-meets-jungle, this is a truly beautiful hotel pool experience.

There’s a smaller kiddie pool adjoining the big swimming pool too, with floatie jackets to wear and giant pieces of foam LEGO to play with (what else, of course!).

The LEGOLAND Malaysia family restaurant

Just like the hotel itself, eating in the huge family restaurant is an experience in itself.

Full of large LEGO statue installations, eating at the restaurant is worth it just to see them. Everywhere you wander in the restaurant there’s a comical set of huge LEGO figures stuck in hilarious poses – tripping over, dodging pancakes….it’s so fun!

Purchase the family dinner deal for an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner of everything you can imagine, including lots of Western kid’s meal favourites like chicken nuggets and chips.

If you have a fussy eater, there’s lots of fried kids food choices, as well as basics like bread and rice – even green rice! There’s plenty of cooked vegetables, fruit and of course lots of yummy desserts too!

Breakfast has all the standard western food choices (so Australian brekky favs) like cereal, toast, pancakes, eggs and lots more.

You’ll find a cafe outside of the main restaurant too for mum and dad to get their barista coffee or tea fix and a nice cake to go down with it – and of course there is a whole other LEGO play area right there too, so you may actually get to finish your coffee – lovely!

A stay at the LEGOLAND Malaysia hotel is an absolute must during your visit for the complete LEGOLAND experience – you and especially your kids will be so happy you did!

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Discounted LEGOLAND Malaysia rooms

How much does it cost to stay in a LEGOLAND Hotel?

Less than you think! The Malaysian LEGOLAND Hotel is good value for money, costing around the same as a three to four star Singapore hotel. So if you swap one of your Singapore nights for a side-trip to LEGOLAND, the hotel is about the same cost as you would have paid in Singapore – but you’ll have a lot more hotel fun!

Where I booked our discounted LEGOLAND Hotel room

I found the cheapest LEGOLAND Hotel room deal on the Agoda hotel comparison website instead of booking directly with LEGOLAND Malaysia, so it’s definitely worth checking first – it saved me almost $100 a night, and I booked it less than a week before we went! Our Premium Adventure Room cost me $333.93 AUD for one night in August 2022.

What days is LEGOLAND Malaysia closed on?

Keep in mind that LEGOLAND Malaysia closed on Wednesdays, and the LEGOLAND Water Park is closed on Tuesdays, so plan around those days depending on what you want to see and do. 

Our Malaysia LEGOLAND theme park review

Malaysia LEGOLAND is a brilliant family theme park. Read our LEGOLAND Malaysia theme park review here.

The cheapest LEGOLAND Malaysia theme park tickets I found were on Klook

Klook had the cheapest LEGOLAND Malaysia tickets I could find.

You can buy Legoland Bus tickets on Klook here

You can book a private day trip to and from Singapore here on Klook here

You can book a private day trip from Kuala Lumpur here on Klook here

How far is LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore?

LEGOLAND makes a great Singapore side trip. It only takes one hour to drive from Changi Airport to LEGOLAND Malaysia, and whilst there is a border crossing involved it’s not a difficulty. We trialed getting there from Singapore by private driver and also the daily LEGOLAND coach from the Singapore Flyer and videoed the whole experience. Read our How to get to LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore guide here.

Watch our Singapore to LEGOLAND Malaysia bus trip video

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How do you get from Australia to LEGOLAND Malaysia?

We flew our sponsor airline Jetstar Australia from Sydney to Singapore and from there caught transfers to LEGOLAND Malasia. Jetstar Australia have several flights to Singapore every week.

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Well run, good quality and good value as a bonus, LEGOLAND Malaysia makes a fun and exciting holiday side trip from Singapore. But if you’re like me, you like to do your research first – particularly if you are taking your kids to a foreign country.

We test-ran two of the main ways to get your family to LEGOLAND from Singapore – here’s how it went!

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You can buy Legoland Bus tickets on Klook here

You can book a private day trip to and from Singapore here on Klook here

You can book a private day trip from Kuala Lumpur here on Klook here

Watch our Singapore to LEGOLAND Malaysia bus video

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You can book a private day trip to and from Singapore here on Klook here

You can book a private day trip from Kuala Lumpur here on Klook here

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A lot of Australians want to visit LEGOLAND during their Singapore holiday – but for many, it may seem a little daunting. Where exactly is it? Is it hard to get there? Are you allowed to go to LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore?

We found that even as a family with teenagers, a visit to Malaysia LEGOLAND is definitely well-worth the effort. Once you’ve got the logistics worked out, it’s really quite easy to get yourself and your fellow LEGO lovers singing “Everything is Awesome!” in beautiful LEGOLAND Malaysia in no time!

Is there a LEGOLAND in Singapore?!

No, there isn’t a LEGOLAND in Singapore – but there is a LEGOLAND very close to Singapore!

It was just a week before we left for our Singapore trip when I learned that there was a LEGOLAND near to Singapore. Upon further research I found it was actually in a neighbouring country – Malaysia. But how exactly do you get to LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore?!

Can you drive from Singapore to Malaysia?

Despite Singapore being an island, thanks to two long bridges across the water that separates the two countries – the Johor Strait – you can actually drive from Singapore to Malaysia LEGOLAND! No ferries to Malaysia and LEGOLAND are needed! But what is needed is specific vehicles with cross-border permission.

Being only one hour’s drive away from Singapore Airport, it seemed really doable to me. I was determined to make a trip to LEGOLAND Malaysia happen!

LEGOLAND Malaysia makes a great Singapore day trip or overnight trip

I shuffled our still-rough Singapore itinerary around (no mean feat when the Singapore attractions we were visiting were closed on certain days!) so that we had a whole free day and night. Then I started researching how to get myself and my girls to Malaysian LEGOLAND.

Can you go to LEGOLAND Malaysia as a day trip from Singapore?

Yes. As Malaysia LEGOLAND is only one hour’s drive away from Singapore, it’s definitely possible to visit LEGOLAND Malaysia as a day trip from Singapore.

The LEGOLAND bus arrives mid-morning at leaves at at 5:15pm in the afternoon. So you do miss out on some afternoon/evening fun time. A private car trip would give you extra time, as you can choose pick up time.

That said, I wouldn’t recommend doing LEGOLAND as a day trip from Singapore if you have a night to spare. The reason being that then your kids would be missing out on staying at one of the most fun hotels for kids in the world, Malaysia’s LEGOLAND Hotel! And Unlike some other theme park main hotels, a night or two at the LEGOLAND Malaysia Hotel isn’t hugely expensive.

Malaysia LEGOLAND hotel rates are reasonable in comparison to Singapore hotels – so it’s not costing you any more than staying in Singapore for the night. (LEGOLAND in Malaysia is even cheaper to stay in than California LEGOLAND, but it’s just as fun!)

How far is LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore?

LEGOLAND Malaysia is located in Iskandar Puteri in Johor, Malaysia, a neighboring country of Singapore in South-East Asia.

Singapore is an island. It’s connected to the Malaysia mainland via two long bridges spanning the Johor Strait. The bridge we crossed to get to LEGOLAND was named the Johor-Singapore Causeway.

Iskandar Puteri where LEGOLAND is located is 30 minute’s drive from the Malaysian city of Johor Bahru.

LEGOLAND Malaysia is around a 45 minute drive from the Singapore central business district.

LEGOLAND is around one hour’s drive from Singapore’s Changi Airport. Changi Airport is the huge international airport you will fly into from Australia (if you can, allow some extra time to explore this amazing airport’s family attractions!).

How far is LEGOLAND Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur?

LEGOLAND Malaysia is three and a half hours drive from Kuala Lumpur. So LEGOLAND Malaysia is actually located a lot closer to Singapore.

Crossing the Singapore-Malaysia border

The travel times I’ve mentioned from Singapore don’t take into account any possible delays at the Singapore-Malaysia land border checks, which can be hard to predict – anywhere from about twenty minutes all together, to maybe taking an hour or more.

There are two customs checkpoints either side of the Johor Strait bridges – one for each country.

On our trip, we went straight through each of the border checkpoints with no delay either way. It took around five to ten minutes at each check point.

My family test-ran two ways to get to LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore

I decided we would try the two main ways to get from Singapore to LEGOLAND Malaysia and back, so that I could let you know which worked best. We took a coach there and a private car back.

Both ways have their advantages and disadvantages, but each were safe, effective ways to go. They did differ in price, and so convenience. My comparison between the two ways to get to LEGOLAND from Singapore is coming up!

Things you need to know before you go to LEGOLAND Malaysia

The following information is everything I found out about traveling to LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore and back, visiting the main theme park and staying overnight at the LEGOLAND Hotel – which I highly recommend.

Our LEGOLAND trip was taken in August 2022, and then again in 2024, so prices, conditions and wait-times may vary according to your travel dates – double check everything and feel free to use this article as a useful planning tool.

What day is LEGOLAND Malaysia closed?

The same as the major Singapore tourist attractions, LEGOLAND Malaysia has days it is closed. The LEGOLAND theme park is currently closed on Wednesdays (excepting all December 2025 to January 7th 2026), and the LEGOLAND Malaysia water park is closed on Tuesdays (excepting 17th December 2025 to 23rd February 2026). The LEGOLAND Aquarium is open every day.

It’s important that you check if the LEGOLAND park you want to visit will be open on your planned visiting dates – this can also change if there are public holidays.

If you’re planning to take your family to Singapore Universal Studios too, make sure you schedule them both in before you buy the tickets for either, as Universal Singapore also closes on certain days.

For us, the main LEGOLAND theme park was where we wanted to visit (there is also a LEGOLAND Water Park and a LEGOLAND Sea Life Aquarium on site).

Check the opening dates status on their official website. It may even be wise to call LEGOLAND to double-check too.

Legoland Malaysia tickets

Another way is going through the motions of trying to purchase entry tickets on their official website simply to check that the dates are available (but you can save money by buying your entrance tickets on a third party ticket app like Pelago or the cheapest one that I could find, Klook).

LEGOLAND Malaysia opening hours

The LEGOLAND Malaysia theme park is open 10am to 6pm (excepting Wednesdays when it is closed) some days and 10am to 8pm others – you really need to check on their website, because it varies from week to week.

The LEGOLAND Malaysia Water Park is open from 10am to 6pm every day (excepting Tuesdays when it is closed).

The LEGOLAND Malaysia Sea Life Aquarium is open from 10am to 6pm every day.

Do Australians need a Visa to go to Malaysia?

No. Australians (tourists) don’t need a visa to enter Malaysia for a short stay (we stayed one night at the LEGOLAND Hotel).

Although Australian citizens holding an Australian Passport don’t need a visa to enter Malaysia, you MUST take your passport to enter.

Your passport is stamped both entering and exiting Malaysia at the land border.

On our passport stamp it says “permitted to enter for 99 days for social reasons”. You’ll see an example passport entry stamp in our passports in our bus video.

The Singapore 3 day entry card

What you do need to get is another Singapore (3 days notice) entry card to re-enter Singapore upon your return. (More about this following)

This information is correct as of January 2023 – check the most recent Singapore immigration requirements at the Singapore Australian Embassy official website here.

A 2nd Singapore SG Arrival Card is needed upon return from LEGOLAND

When visiting Singapore from anywhere, you are also required to lodge what is called an SG Arrival Card online using the MyICA Mobile app.

The Singapore Arrival Card is a FREE process. Don’t fall for scamming websites offering to do it for you for a fee or charge!

Make sure to keep the MyICA App on your phone to show proof of your lodged Singapore arrival card if necessary.

The SG Arrival Card must be submitted within the 3 days prior to your visit.

That doesn’t mean it has to be done at least 3 days prior. It means you can do it any time within that 3 days.

Therefore you’ll also be required to do an additional SG Arrival Card for your re-entry into Singapore from LEGOLAND Malaysia. Even if you’re only on a day trip to LEGOLAND.

The lodged online Singapore entry card and your Australian passport is all you need to re-enter Singapore when returning from LEGOLAND Malaysia.

How to fill in a Singapore Entry Card

The entry card is nothing to worry about. You can do it any time online within 3 days before arriving in Singapore from Australia or Malaysia.

Although it’s better to be prepared, if you forget to do it beforehand you can still fill the Arrival Card out on the LEGOLAND bus or in your private car on the way back to Singapore from LEGOLAND Malaysia – or even when you arrive at the Singapore/Malaysia border crossing checkpoint if you like.

Tip: If traveling by private car, ask your car company to provide you with your private car details (the registration number) prior to the day they pick you up so that you can fill out/lodge your Singapore re-entry SG Arrival Card in advance. This avoids the inconvenience of doing it in the car, or having to sit at Singapore Immigration doing it at the last minute.

For our return LEGOLAND trip entry into Singapore, I asked for the private car rego number from the company, and then lodged our Singapore three day entry card online whilst still at our Singapore hotel the night before we even left for LEGOLAND.

(When arriving in Singapore, you can literally do a Singapore entry card at Changi Airport if you wish. I saw people standing around doing them, so last minute doesn’t seem to be a problem. That said, I wouldn’t recommend that, as airlines may have their own requirements before you leave for Singapore)

How I filled in our Singapore entry cards

For my first SG Arrival Card, I put my departure date as my final departure date from Singapore, even though I was submitting a second SG Arrival Card for our return from LEGOLAND Malaysia within that time period. It didn’t seem to cause any issues, so I assume the departure dates don’t have to be precise with regards to a Malaysia side trip. The entry dates however, must be correct.

How long does it take to cross the Malaysia-Singapore border?

Delays at the border are possible dependent upon the day and time. It can apparently take up to an hour. We had no delays at all and went straight through both there and back. We were held up no more than five to ten minutes at immigration on both sides of the border, however we entered Singapore on National Day morning, a public holiday – so we may have just got lucky!

The cheapest LEGOLAND Malaysia tickets are on Klook

I like to shop around for the cheapest prices for anything, so I researched the prices of tickets on the official LEGOLAND website, the third party app Pelago and the third party app Klook.

I purchased through Klook as it had the cheapest LEGOLAND Malaysia tickets at the time.

I also liked that you could downloaded the Klook app to your phone and then have your purchased tickets easily accessible.

I ended up using Klook for cheap tickets to several Singapore attractions as well – it worked really well for me during our trip. Another benefit was that the ticket codes meant no standing around in queues – you can go straight to the express entrance gates.

Which is the best way to get to LEGOLAND from Singapore? A comparison.

You can buy Legoland Bus tickets on Klook here

You can book a private day trip to and from Singapore here on Klook here

You can book a private day trip from Kuala Lumpur here on Klook here

We trialed and compared the two main ways tourists usually take to get to LEGOLAND Malaysia easily. By private driver, and by coach.

The Coach from Singapore to LEGOLAND Malaysia

Cost: $13 Singapore dollars each = $40 AUD total

Watch our Singapore to LEGOLAND Malaysia bus video

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There are two coach companies that go from Singapore to LEGOLAND.

I checked the reviews and decided to book with WTS Travel.

Where is the Singapore to Legoland bus station?

Now moved to Sunteccity Mall – follow the signs to the bus station.

About Singapore Taxis and Grab cars (Singapore Ubers)

Whilst in Singapore we caught taxis most of the time – particularly if we were short on time, or there was no convenient MRT station. Costs for taxis and Grab cars (Singapore’s version of Uber cars) are similar – the benefits of Grab (download the Grab app) are that you have already paid online so you don’t need to fumble around or wait at the destination to pay. Singapore taxi drivers/Grab car drivers don’t require tips.

What happens at the Singapore Malaysia land border checks by coach

Once you set off, it really seems like you are at Singapore immigration in no time, right before the bridge crossing to Malaysia.

The coach stops and everyone gets off and walks inside the immigration building.

Singapore officials check your passport (Singapore don’t stamp your passport anywhere).

Your suitcases stay on the bus and the bus moves to meet you where you come out of the building at the other end.

This whole process only took 5 minutes. (This was a Monday morning at around 9am)

What happens at the Malaysia Immigration border check by coach

After driving across the long bridge between Singapore and Malaysia, the coach stops at Malaysia immigration on the other side.

Everyone gets off and retrieves all of their suitcases and bags from the bus to take with them.

You proceed inside the immigration building to a desk where they check your passport and stamp it. Then you walk through to the bag checking area.

All bags are put on an x-ray conveyor belt, and you walk through an x-ray detector like you do at an airport.

Then you collect your bags and head back out to the bus which has moved down and is waiting outside.

Again, this whole process only took about 5 minutes.

One tip we were told by our coach driver is MAKE SURE THAT MALAYSIAN IMMIGRATION PUT THE CORRECT DATE ON YOUR PASSPORT STAMP. Apparently, it’s common for a wrong date to be put on by mistake, and then you may need to pay a fine later. It certainly can’t hurt to double-check that your passport date stamp is correct before you leave Malaysian Immigration for LEGOLAND. If you watch our video you’ll see an example of our passport date stamp to check.

The LEGOLAND Coach drops you off at the Legoland Malaysia entrance.

We arrived at LEGOLAND Malaysia at around 10:30am. The coach drops passengers off at the main entrance.

If you hired a car and self-drove, the carpark is a walk of around 200 metres with our bags down a long, shaded concrete path.

Return Coach from LEGOLAND to Singapore

To catch the WTS Coach back to Singapore, meet it at the same car park drop off point at 5:15pm in the afternoon.

How much does the Singapore bus to LEGOLAND cost?

The price of the WTS Travel Singapore Flyer bus to LEGOLAND Malaysia costs around $30 Singapore Dollars per person.

How do I book a seat on the LEGOLAND Malaysia bus?

You can buy Legoland Bus tickets on Klook here

You can book a private day trip to and from Singapore here on Klook here

You can book a private day trip from Kuala Lumpur here on Klook here

The company we used was WTS Travel. We encountered no problems with this company during our booking, payment and trip.

Private car from LEGOLAND Malaysia to Singapore

Cost: $130 Singapore dollars = $150 AUD total one way

Watch our LEGOLAND Malaysia to Singapore private car trip on YouTube

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Using a private car service to and from Singapore to LEGOLAND is a very convenient, but of course much more expensive option.

Certain companies with a permit to cross the border offer this service. I used the company most talked about positively in Facebook groups (I have put all the contact details at the end).

I saw MOSTLY good reviews online (I did a bit of Googling and saw a couple of complaints on Trip Advisor I think, however overall, this company seem well reviewed and looked professional – one person complained they had been dropped off at the wrong hotel, one complained of bad driving) For us, fortunately the service was excellent.

When to book:

I arranged our journey a few days in advance in Australia and paid without any issues. I recommend pre-booking to be sure.

There were a couple of slightly worrisome planning issues that ended up fine, like when you message with the car company via Whatsapp, however they responded immediately no matter the time of day and were very efficient.

SGMYTAXI payment options – you can use a Singapore app to pay them but only in Singapore, so ask them for a link to pay them by credit card from Australia (there is an extra charge of a few percent – this was really the only option available to us).

Important notes:

For the company we used, booking and arrangements are done via the Whatsapp App. Keep your Whatsapp live on your phone for messages with the company.

How it went – private car from LEGOLAND to Singapore

The car driver picked us up at the front door of the LEGOLAND Hotel. He was early by 5 minutes and called me to let me know. He was very helpful and respectful and loaded our suitcases. The vehicle was a spacious, air conditioned and modern mini van.

The Singapore & Malaysia border crossings are easy by private car.

What happens at Malaysia Immigration by private car

After about twenty minute’s drive from LEGOLAND Malaysia, we arrived at the Malaysia Immigration car entrance.

The driver took our passports and handed them to the Malaysia Immigration officer. They check your face against your passport.

The passports were stamped, and then we drove out of Malaysia Immigration.

What happens at Singapore Immigration by private car

Then we drove through and over the bridge to Singapore Immigration. The passport check happened the same way – you now need to get out to go through customs on foot.

The van tailgate was raised and our bags were somehow checked or xrayed whilst still in the back of the van. The car was quickly checked over at the same time. That was it. It was all easy and quick.

We spent no more than 10 minutes at each immigration stop and it was a much easier process than the coach, where you had to get out and physically walk through the customs halls with your suitcases.

Passing through immigration took about ten minutes total at 8:30am on National Day (a Tuesday and a public holiday)

Soon we were back on our way to where we wanted to go in Singapore – the Jurong Bird Park (which has now moved to the Singapore Zoo site).

Our driver had driven carefully all the way, was polite and helped us load and unload our suitcases. All in all, we were very happy with our private car experience.

How much does a private car to LEGOLAND cost?

The private car to LEGOLAND price is normally about $150 AUD ($130 SGD) one way (on public holidays it will cost an extra 30%). 

How do I book a private car to LEGOLAND?

You can buy Legoland Bus tickets on Klook here

You can book a private day trip to and from Singapore here on Klook here

You can book a private day trip from Kuala Lumpur here on Klook here

The company we used was Singapore – Malaysia private car services – SG-MYTAXI. We encountered no problems with this company during our booking, payment and trip.

You can book them through the above Klook link.

Can you get to LEGOLAND Malaysia using public transport?

Yes, you can get to LEGOLAND Malaysia using the MRT train or a taxi and then change to public bus to cross the border, or just public bus all the way. There is also a specific Causeway Link Bus. Apart from it being cheap, you really aren’t going to save much money in comparison to taking the Singapore Flyer coach that we took – but you will lose some time due to the transfers. You’ll also need to know where and how to change public buses with kids and cases in tow. Time is money when you are on holiday, so I dismissed these options to get to LEGOLAND as not particularly feasible for tourists.

Legoland Malaysia train

There is also a train that crosses the border from Johor Bahru, a major city half an hour from LEGOLAND near the Malaysia/Singapore border, however this means you need to get to Johor Bahru first. Again, not straight forward, but perhaps a fun adventure if you have extra time and want to check out the city too.

Can you get to LEGOLAND Malaysia by taxi?

Yes, you can. There are special Singapore & Malaysia taxis who have permits to allow them to make the border journey. They are limited to leaving and dropping off a one point – Ban San Street Taxi Stand in Bugis in Singapore. This means no direct pick up or drop off to your hotel, so catching two taxis. There’s no great savings in using two taxis instead of one private car, plus they can’t pick you up at your hotel or LEGOLAND and make the entire journey in one go, so to me this method seemed overly complicated.

Can you hire a car and drive yourself to LEGOLAND Malaysia?

Apparently this is possible, however you would need to discuss crossing the border to Malaysia with the Singapore hire car company as many don’t allow it. You would also need to contend with Malaysia and Singapore street directions, tolls and border crossings. There is a large carpark at Legoland.

So, which is the best way to get to LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore – coach or private car?

It really depends on your budget and priorities.

Are you visiting LEGOLAND Malaysia on a tight budget? Take the LEGOLAND bus

If you have a tighter budget, the coach is cheap, comfortable and the border crossing is still simple.

If you have a larger family it may be closer to more cost-effective to go by car. For example, the three of us would now cost around $60 Singapore Dollars by bus. The private car cost $130 Singapore Dollars – however it was a mini van, so could have carried two more people. Therefore the difference between the two would have been less, because 5 people would have cost more by coach.

In any case, the coach to LEGOLAND will cost significantly less than a private car and driver.

Is convenience more important to you than price? Order a private driver to get to LEGOLAND

If you have a higher budget, arrange a private car for an easier experience. You can be picked up at the airport or your hotel in Singapore, and be picked up at the door at the LEGOLAND Hotel. All at times that suit you, not a bus schedule.

You will also benefit from an easy border crossing without even having to get out of the vehicle.

Of course you pay much more. That’s the trade-off!

I hope my Singapore to LEGOLAND Malaysia guide helps you work out the best way for you to get your family to LEGOLAND Malaysia from Singapore.

Good luck with your decision, and have a wonderful time at LEGOLAND!

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For many visitors to Universal Studios Japan (a.k.a. USJ), the main attraction is Super Nintendo World. But often Universal Japan Express Passes and unlimited access into Super Nintendo World and unlimited rides with the VIP Pass are either sold out well in advance – or not available at all. Not to mention their high price is yet another cost for tourists to factor into to their already expensive holiday.

Fear not – there is a solution!

Get your free Wise travel money card!

Take advantage of our free Wise travel money card offer to save the AUD$10 card fee here.

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Can I buy a guaranteed entry into Super Nintendo World?

Yes, if you’d rather buy a ticket to get into Super Nintendo World you can actually buy guaranteed entry into Super Nintendo World without buying an expensive Express Pass.

The cheapest way around this is a Klook Studio Pass which includes a timed entry into SNW.

“1-day Studio Pass + SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ + Have Fun in Kansai Pass”

You can read more about the Studio Pass + SUPER NINTENDO WORLD + Have Fun In Kansai Pass in my guide here.

If you would rather try to get in for free, we have successfully test-run two reliable ways to get in to Super Nintendo World Japan without paying any more than your Universal Studios Japan entrance ticket. Best of all, whilst the following methods may cost you extra effort, they won’t cost you any extra money!

It’s important to remember that before you use any of the following methods to get into Super Nintendo World you must buy a valid entrance ticket to Universal Studios Japan for the day you attend.

Where should I buy Universal Studios Japan tickets online?

Buy your Universal Studios Japan entrance tickets online at Klook here

If you prefer to buy Express Tickets to Super Nintendo World, you can buy them on Klook here

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

LETSGOMUMKLOOK at Klook 

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Japan 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 Universal Studios Japan and allows you to access the internet in Japan.

Buy an Airalo eSim

How can I get into Super Nintendo World Japan for free?

There are two main ways to get into Super Nintendo World for free once you have entered Universal Studios Japan. No matter how you get in to Super Nintendo World, you will first need a valid Universal Studios Japan entry ticket for that day to enter the park.

Method 1 – Enter Super Nintendo World before it opens in the morning

You’ll notice a lot of locals using this trick. It’s a big time and money-saver – but it does require some planning!

What time should I arrive at Super Nintendo World Japan in the morning?

If possible, try to plan your Universal Japan visit on a weekday that isn’t a public holiday. Arrive at Universal Studios Japan very early in the morning, well before the park opens. A good rule of thumb is two hours prior to the official opening time.

We arrived at 7am in the morning by train and walked through Universal City to the main gates. You can watch the video of our early entry into Super Nintendo World here. It takes around 5 minutes to walk quickly from the Universal City Train Station to the Universal Studios Japan main entrance.

When we arrived at the entrance gates, we found ourselves towards the rear of the main front queue. This was good enough to get us to Super Nintendo World on time for that day’s opening time of 9am.

What time does Universal Studios Japan open?

The official opening time of Universal Studios Japan fluctuates with the days and seasons. Times are listed on the official website, however the park nearly always opens around fifteen minutes to forty-five minutes earlier than stated. For example, officially Universal Studios may be listed as opening at 9am however the main gates may start scanning the general queue of people in at 8:30am. The only way to know for sure is to experience it on the day. You can ask at the customer service office outside of the park, however they can only tell you the previous day’s opening time. VIP and Early Entry guests enter the park earlier first through a different entrance.

How do I enter Super Nintendo World Japan early?

You need to hurry! Once the park opens the waiting queue will commence steadily filtering through the turnstiles, scanning into the park.

You will scan your entrance ticket QR code at the Universal Studios main gates to get into the theme park. You will then need to go straight to Super Nintendo World without delay.

Do people run to Super Nintendo World?

Yes, some people do but most don’t.

Depending on how soon you scan into Universal Studios Japan, you can walk briskly for several minutes to Super Nintendo World, or if you are further back in the queue you may need to power walk or even jog to make it in time!

You’ll come across several staff holding “Don’t Run” signs soon after you enter. These signs are ignored by some park-goers without penalty, however the majority of guests proceed in a rapid but safe fashion.

How do I get into Super Nintendo World if early entry is closed?

If you miss out on getting to Super Nintendo World before they close the free entry period in the morning, then go to Method 2!

How do I get into Super Nintendo World Japan before it opens? Watch this video

Watch my step by step video here which shows you exactly how it’s done. When to leave, where to go, what it’s like to arrive at the train station at Universal Studios Japan, join the general entry queue, enter the park and then how to get into Super Nintendo World before it opens.

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How do I get to the entrance of Super Nintendo World Japan?

Use my Super Nintendo World rope-drop map!

Wondering which way to go? Well you can just follow the crowd when the time comes, but it’s always good to have an idea first!

Use my below map to get an idea of which way it is to Super Nintendo World Japan from the Universal Studios front entry.

Follow the blue path drawn on our map below to get directly from the entrance gates to the Super Nintendo World entrance.

Disadvantages to the early-entry method:

Early arrival is necessary and standing waiting time is around an hour-to an hour and a half.

Advantages of this method:

Entering Super Nintendo World immediately in the morning means short or shorter queues onto the SNW rides including Mario Kart, Donkey Kong and Yoshi.

Queues are particularly rapid first thing in the morning as there are no express passes or timed entries that early, plus the ride queues have not grown excessively yet.

You can also book a timed entry to re-enter Super Nintendo World again later if you wish.

Method 2 – Book Timed Entry to Super Nintendo World

This is another good way to get into Super Nintendo World without paying any extra money, and that is to book a free timed entry ticket.

The main thing to keep in mind is that booking Timed Entries into Super Nintendo World Japan by any method are that they are on a first-come-first-served basis. On busy days they can be gone by 9am. On quiet days they can be available all day.

How do I book a Timed Entry into Super Nintendo World Japan?

There are two free ways to book Super Nintendo World Japan Timed Entry tickets inside Universal Studios Japan.

1. Using the Timed Entry Kiosk machines, or
2. Booking on the official Universal Studios Japan App.

1. How to get Super Nintendo World Timed Entry tickets from the kiosk machines

There is a bank of several ticket machines inside Universal Studios. You can use these to get physical entry tickets into Super Nintendo World for free.

The sooner you do this in the morning, the better as no matter where you seek timed entry tickets they may run out early.

How do I use the Super Nintendo World ticket machines?

To operate the Super Nintendo World kiosks you’ll need to scan your entrance ticket QR code into the machine first and then make your selections. Attending staff can assist you to use the machines.

One advantage of obtaining your Timed Tickets from the kiosk machines is that you can opt to either get a ticket as soon as possible, or choose your desired time slot later. This differs from the app which issues you with the next available time.

The ticket machine will issue you with Super Nintendo World paper tickets printed for your chosen timed entry period. If times entry tickets are no longer available you may be able to obtain a Super Nintendo World standby ticket from the machines.

How do I get a timed entry ticket to Super Nintendo World if I don’t have a phone?

The Super Nintendo World kiosks are the solution to obtaining a Timed Entry or Standby Timed Entry ticket if you don’t have a mobile phone to book online. In this case you will need to have a print-out of your ticket QR code with you to scan into the machine (which you will need to enter the park anyhow).

Where are the Super Nintendo World Japan ticket kiosk machines located?

Use my below map to guide you to the Super Nintendo Ticket kiosks. You can also ask staff inside the front entrance which way to go.

The Super Nintendo World ticket kiosks are located in Universal Studios Japan Central Park.

The red line on the map below shows you the most direct route to get from the main front entrance to the Super Nintendo World Timed Entry kiosk machines.

2. How to book Super Nintendo World Timed Entry on the app

The Universal Studios Japan official app is used to book Timed Entries.

Using the official app to book your Super Nintendo Japan Timed Entry on your mobile phone is faster and easier than using the kiosk machines, as you can do it as you go – or while you are waiting in line for another ride.

Before arriving at Universal Studios Japan, be prepared by scanning your Universal Studios Japan entry ticket QR codes into the official USJ App. You’ll need to do this first in order to book Timed Entry in the App.

Be sure to still take a digital or printed copy of your entry QR code with you on the day to scan into the park. You cannot produce a copy of your tickets from the app even after your tickets are scanned into the app.

What happens if timed entry runs out?

If no more timed entries are available on busy days you may be able to try to get random entries on the Timed Entry lottery.

What is the Super Nintendo World Lottery?

The Super Nintendo World timed entry lottery is a random selection option sometimes offered on the Universal Studios Japan app instead of Timed Entries on high-demand days.
When you go to book a Timed Entry in the App you will either be offered a Standby Timed Entry, or you will receive a message saying you were not successful in the lottery. You can only attempt this once.
You can also attempt to obtain a Standby Ticket from the kiosk machines but you need to choose one method.

How can I eat at Kinopios Cafe?

You can only book once you are inside the park. You can read our Kinopios Cafe beginner’s guide here.

How do I scan my Universal Studios Japan ticket into the app? Watch this video

Watch my step-by-step video guide here which shows you exactly how to scan your Universal Studios Japan park entry ticket into the official USJ App.

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What time do Super Nintendo World Timed Entries start?

Timed entries can start around 15-30 minutes after the general queue into the park is open.

What time should I arrive at Super Nintendo World?

It’s best to arrive at Universal Studios Japan around the official opening time.

Timed Entries do often run out, usually during the morning on high-demand days, so don’t arrive too late.

Once you have scanned into the park open the app to check for Timed Entries. They can start anytime – usually from around fifteen minutes to half an hour after the general gates open.

Timed Entries are allocated in chronological order, so the sooner you book, the earlier your booking is.

Can I book a Timed Entry to f I already have purchased a Timed Entry or Express Pass?

Yes, you can book another timed entry if they are still available.

How do I book a free Timed Entry into Super Nintendo World Japan? Watch this video

Watch my step-by-step video here which shows you exactly how to book a Timed Entry into Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan.

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Can I choose the time of my Super Nintendo World Timed Entry?

By ticket kiosk, yes, but by app booking, no.

A way to try to choose a time period by app is by making several attempts. You can try for a Timed Entry and if you are offered a time that’s earlier than you would like, then try again a little later. As times are issued in chronological order, if you see 10am but want to enter at 3pm, try again until it shows closer to your preferred time.

This method is not perfect – don’t leave it too long. On busy days blocks of times can go fast, so don’t leave booking a spot too long or you could miss out altogether!

Disadvantages to this method:

Timed entry will get you into Super Nintendo World for free, but it won’t get you on the rides quickly – you’ve lost the advantage of going directly to the Super Nintendo ride queue you want before the big queues back up.

When you arrive via Timed Entry Super Nintendo World has already been open for at least half a hour. You’ll need to wait your turn in the general queues, which by then can be around two hours long.

To avoid this you’ll either need to use Method 1, or buy an Express Ticket.

Advantages to this method:

You don’t have to arrive at Universal Studios Japan as early in the morning.

You can go straight to another popular ride in the morning such as the Harry Potter ride and enjoy the shorter, faster moving queue, as you go to Super Nintendo World later in the day when your timed entry period is allocated.

Bonus Method to get into SNW for free!

Method 3 – How to get into Super Nintendo World with no booking

Sometimes, if it isn’t a busy day they will allow guests to simply walk into Super Nintendo World in the evening if numbers inside have decreased sufficiently.

There’s no predicting this method, however you have a higher chance of it happening on weekdays which aren’t public holidays, or during inclement weather.

Where can I buy Universal Studios Japan tickets online?

Buying Universal Studios Japan park entrance 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 USJ website.

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

Buy your Universal Studios Japan entrance tickets online at Klook here

If you prefer to buy Express Tickets to Super Nintendo World, you can buy them on Klook here

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

LETSGOMUMKLOOK at Klook 

Klook conditions: $50 min spend, $50 max discount, 5 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!

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

Universal Studios Japan Facebook Group

Love all things Universal Studios Japan, or just have more questions? Join our huge Universal Studios Japan Facebook Group here!

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The island of Bali is a gorgeous Indonesian jewel that deserves so much more time than just one day, but if that’s all the time you have to go out and see Bali, then this Bali tour is for you!

We had never visited Bali before and for our first trip we only had one free day to go out and explore. We really wanted to see what Bali was like outside of our resort too! We certainly hit the jackpot with our tour of choice which included fun activities, sightseeing and visits to iconic Bali tourist spots!

Our Klook Family Bali Tour

When I first started searching for a Bali Day Tour, I knew that the main points I wanted was that it was stress-free and also suitable for all ages. Being our first visit, I didn’t want to accidentally book us into a high pressure or risky activity! I didn’t want to be worrying about family safety – I just wanted us to have fun! Luckily there were plenty of kid-safe tours listed in Klook, and we found the best family friendly tour for our needs.

Ubud Cave Tubing

We looked through Klook’s Tours and spotted an activity we all wanted to try – Cave Tubing! This tourist activity was rated for all ages. The tour also included visits to some of Bali’s most famous tourist attractions. It was everything we were looking for in a Bali day tour package at an incredible price. Bali really is as cheap as everyone says it is!

No time to read? Watch the Bali Cave Tubing video

Bali Tour with a private driver

Our Klook tour included a private driver.

Our driver spoke English, was super friendly and facilitating. He arrived early and messaged when he arrived.

The car was comfortable and air conditioned and our driver drove responsibly all day. He guided us to where we needed to be and never rushed us at any of our stops, waiting patiently. He didn’t even mind stopping in at shops we saw along the way! Nothing was too much trouble.

One of the best things about booking tours on Klook is that you know you are going to get professional service providers – and that’s peace of mind for me, knowing my family is in safe hands.

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What is in a Bali one day tour itinerary?

Our Bali Tour’s main focus for us was the tunnel tubing but our day out offered us so much more than we expected!

The tour was about three hours driving in total including our Grand Hyatt Bali resort pick up and return in Nusa Dua. The drive itself was really fascinating, passing by on-road stores, busy markets and numerous temples. Steady traffic flowed along with moped bikes darting all around alongside of us!

As we moved into the mountains, the landscape transformed into beautiful rainforest and lush jungle views. It really felt like we were experiencing both Bali’s local town atmosphere and natural wonders. This was exactly the holiday adventure that I wanted for us!

Our One Day Bali Tour Itinerary

Tour Start: 10:00am

Pick up and departure from Nusa Dua by private car. We spent approximately one and a half hours driving through Bali’s city streets of Denpasar winding up into the mountains and Ubud.

Bali Private Day Tour Stop 1

Tourist Attraction – Civet Cat poo coffee plantation

First stop: The Cantik Agriculture 2 Coffee Plantation and Coffee Tasting – a shady coffee plantation visit which showcased the production of Civet Cat poop coffee – Kopi Luwak.

We were introduced to our guide and strolled through the shady groves of the plantation. We were able to watch the coffee hand-grinding and roasting process and were shown a native Civet Cat in a cage. We asked if the poop to produce the coffee was farmed and were told that the majority of Kopi Luwak comes from Civet Cat droppings collected in the wild, which sounded much nicer for the Civet Cats.

We then moved on to the tables in the tasting area to try some coffee. We sampled about 10 different types of tea and coffee for free and to sample cat poop coffee is 50,000 IDR (about $5 AUD) a cup. The Kopi Luwak (poop coffee!) isn’t as bad as it sounds! The coffee is made from the inner bean of the Civet Cat poo – it actually tastes pretty good!

When we were finished tasting we visited their big coffee store and bought a couple of different coffee packets to take home with us – including Kopi Luwak of course! 💩 

We spent 50 minutes at the coffee plantation in total. We bid goodbye to our friendly guide and met back up with our driver to carry on with our day trip.

Bali Private Day Tour Stop 2

Tourist Activity – Ubud Cave Tubing & Pandawa Cafe

Next up on our day tour was something we had really been looking forward to – Cave tubing!

Located at Nukuwera Pandawa Cafe in Ubud, this activity included all the necessary safety equipment and also lunch afterwards in a beautiful open-air pavilion on the side of a ravine set within rice paddies.

To start our Cave Tubing activity, we took a short ride in a buggy to the upper start point of the water channel. In no time at all we stepped down into the waist-deep water and climbed aboard our tubes. We all linked up together with our feet on each others tubes, and off we went!

Cave Tubing is an activity suitable for all ages – we saw one Dad carrying his toddler with him! It’s really fun to float along on inflatable tubes down a slow-moving canal. Along the way you float through several short tunnels under the rice paddies. There were a couple of cave sections where you had to duck down, and only two tiny “rapids” sections at the very end. The water is a safe adult waist-depth all the way along, so if someone falls off their tube (no one did, it’s so gentle), they can just stand up.

Our tubing guide was really entertaining and had us laughing all the way. He had eyes on us the whole time and the activity never felt unsafe. Our guide often offered to take photos of us too!

When we reached the end we climbed out. There were warm basic showers in the locker area and towels too. We were soon showered and dressed again, and ready for lunch.

The cafe itself was a gorgeous bamboo pavilion set on the side of the gorge. There are spots to take some lovely photos there.

We were very hungry after our tubing adventure, and the included lunch was very nice. There was the choice of noodles or rice and bottled water was provided. We were able to buy some soft drinks and ice creams too. We sat and took our time eating, enjoying the beautiful scenery.

We spent two hours and ten minutes in total at this activity, including tubing and eating lunch. Then we headed back up through the rice terraces to the car where our driver was ready to continue on to our last stop.

Bali Private Day Tour Stop 3

Tegallalang Rice Terrace

The Tegallalang Rice Terrace is a famous Bali tourism spot where you can buy an access ticket (Adults 50,000 Kids 30,000 IDR – this was included in our tour price) to the area to see and go for walks through the rice paddies.

There is also a lot of fun activities you can do for an extra charge. If you’re feeling daring you can do a zip line or take a Aladdin Carpet ride across the valley. We opted for the slightly more sedate option and decided to do the iconic Bali tourist experience. We hired some big floaty dresses (100,000 IDR – about $10 AUD) and did the single Bali Swing (200,000 IDR – about $20 AUD). You could also choose to do a couple swing or a bed swing.

The Bali Swing was so fun, and the swing assistants were great at their job too. When they whispered that a tip would be good, we gave them 100,000 IDR (about $10 AUD) and they did a mini photo session for us too! 

It’s all very touristy at the Tegallalang Rice Terrace, but it’s not over-crowded, and a basic must-do Bali tourist attraction for first-timers like us. There are also lots of tourist shops located along the road at this tourist spot.

We spent an hour in total at the Tegallalang Rice Terrace and by this time we were all tired but really happy with our day. We decided to head back to the hotel – with a quick souvenir shop stop along the way!

Tour end: 6:50pm

We arrived back at The Grand Hyatt Bali just in time to get changed for dinner. We tipped the driver goodbye, 200,000 IDR (About $20 AUD). I wasn’t really sure how much to tip, so hopefully that was enough!

We really couldn’t have asked for a better exploration day out for our introduction to Bali – and it was incredible value. I had only expected the tubing and maybe some sightseeing along some rice paddies, so we were thrilled to be able to do so much in one day.

We arrived back from our tour falling in love with this beautiful country and determined to return to continue our Bali adventures – we are already making plans to visit a temple and the monkey forest upon our return!

We had such a fun time in Bali even though we only stayed 3 nights. Our accommodation at the Grand Hyatt Bali was incredible, and our day tour gave us a true appreciation of how beautiful and fun Bali is.

How much does a Private Bali Tour cost?

Our entire day tour for 3 people cost $131 AUD total on Klook including a cancellation insurance policy – it was a very cheap Bali tour, considering how much is included! Great value indeed.

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Bali Family Holiday FAQs

Do Australians need a visa for Bali?

No, not in the traditional sense, but they do need a digital e-Visa on arrival, known as an “e-VOA” or “VOA”. There are also separate tourist and environmental fees to be paid. All can be done online and in advance as long as you are at least 48 hours out from your trip. If it all seems too complicated or you forget, don’t worry! As long as you have a valid Australian passport you can do it upon arrival.

Is Bali safe for kids?

One thing I quickly discovered in Bali was that there were plenty of other families on vacation! Bali is hugely popular with Australian families, and we felt instantly welcomed and comfortable. Our hosting resort The Grand Hyatt Bali was gated, as was the general Nusa Dua luxury tourist area. We always felt safe and were able to walk around securely – even after dark.

Do you tip in Bali?

Yes, you do tip in Bali. Although tipping is not compulsory, it plays an important part in helping to support the amazingly lovely Balinese people who spoil us lucky Aussie tourists so thoroughly!

How much should I tip in Bali?

I wasn’t really sure how much to tip, but wherever I did people seemed to gracefully receive and appreciate it. I tipped our first driver $5 AUD for our ten-minute Denpasar Airport trip as I had forgotten to get Bali cash at the airport upon our arrival. The driver didn’t seem to mind the Australian cash despite my apologies! For our day tour, I tipped the Bali Swing attendants at the Rice Terrace 100,000 IDR (about $10 AUD) and I gave our day trip driver 200,000 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), which is roughly $20 AUD.

Where to stay in Bali

When in Bali we loved being hosted at The Grand Hyatt Bali, a beautiful all-inclusive holiday resort located in Nusa Dua.

A 5-star family-friendly resort, The Grand Hyatt Bali offers its own spa, resort pools, kids clubs, incredible restaurants and one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali right on its doorstep! We really can’t recommend it highly enough! You can read all about our stay at the Grand Hyatt Bali Resort here.

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A common question from those who haven’t visited Tokyo Disney yet is Should I spend extra on Disney Premier Access ride passes? however after you have visited Tokyo Disney the question often changes to How can I get as many Tokyo Disney Premier Access passes as possible?!

In this guide I will explain how Disney ride fast passes – that is, Priority Passes & Premier Access Passes (otherwise known as DPA) ride passes work – and why they should be part of your Tokyo Disney Resort visit ride strategy!

How Tokyo Disney Resort passes work

Put simply…

1. Two months in advance – buy your Tokyo Disney Resort entrance tickets for your chosen park and date. These are also known as 1 day passes or passports.
2. In advance – Scan your group/family’s tickets all into one Tokyo Disney Resort (TDR) App account so that you can book passes as a group. Watch how to scan your tickets into the TDR App on our YouTube video. If you have purchased an official TDR hotel package, disregard this step.
3. On the day of your visit – after you have scanned inside the park entrance gates, immediately book your Priority Passes and Disney Premier Access passes using the TDR App. Book your most desired ride first. You cannot book them until you are inside the park. Popular ride recommendations: The Enchanted Tale of Beauty & the Beast and Anna & Elsa’s Frozen Journey

How do I scan a Tokyo Disney ticket into the App?

Watch my YouTube video to follow my step by step guide showing you how to scan your Tokyo Disney Resort tickets into the official Tokyo Disney Resort App.

Note – you may need to wait up to 24 hours after purchase

What is a Tokyo Disney Premier Access pass?

Tokyo Disney Resort Premier Access ride passes are paid individual ride fast passes which allow the holder to bypass the standard ride queue via an express laneway.

DPAs are available for a selection of the most popular rides at each of the Tokyo Disney Resort theme parks; Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

How to book a DPA for a parade or show

You can also purchase DPAs for Tokyo Disney parades and shows including the night show in Tokyo DisneySea. Our YouTube Tokyo Disney Priority Pass ride, DPA parade and lottery show pass booking guide shows you how to book DPA’s for parades.

Why should I buy a Premier Access Ride Pass?

Tokyo Disney Premier Access Passes:

• are the only way to pay to skip the queue for the most popular rides.
• are a way to save waiting up to several hours in a queue.
• are a way to buy yourself more precious TDR time to do other things like ride, eat, shop or rest.

Skipping DPA passes for the sake of saving money at this point is really false economy. You’ve probably already spent several thousand dollars just to get to Tokyo Disney. Time is money, particularly on holiday.

It’s wise to factor at least a couple of ride DPAs into your overall Tokyo Disney budget. Often, you’ll be lucky to get more than a couple of DPA rides per day, anyhow. You’ll find a price breakdown towards the end of this guide to help you budget for your Tokyo Disney Parks visit.

When don’t I need to buy Premier Access passes?

Buying a Disney Premier Access pass is probably unnecessary if:

• you have purchased a Tokyo Disney Vacation Package, VIP tour or are staying in the Fantasy Springs Grande Chateau (all include ride passes).
• you have several days at the parks, and/or plenty of time to spare and don’t mind waiting in long queues.
• you want to experience a themed ride queue like Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey in Fantasy Springs in DisneySea.
• you have a big group/tight budget.
• you have no preference or interest in riding the theme park rides

What are Tokyo Disney 40th Anniversary Priority Passes?

Tokyo Disney 40th Anniversary Priority Passes are free ride fast passes you also book on the Tokyo Disney Resort App. They work the same as DPAs, but for different rides.

So can’t I just use the free Priority Passes instead of buying DPA’s?

No. 40th Anniversary Priority Passes are great, and you should absolutely book Priority Passes as well as DPAs – but they aren’t available for the most in-demand rides. No TDR rides offer both DPAs and Priority Passes. Many of the best rides only offer Premier Access as a way of bypassing their long standby queues.

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How do I buy Disney Premier Access?

You buy Premier Access passes by booking a time period direct on the Tokyo Disney Resort official App after you have scanned into the park. You can watch a YouTube video of us booking a Tokyo DisneySea Premier Pass here.

What do I do if I can’t book a Premier Access or Priority Pass on the app?

If you have problems getting the app or your credit card working on the app there is an alternative. It’s possible to book ride passes in person from a shop near the main entry to each Tokyo Disney Resort Park for as long as they remain available. Just ask a Cast Member for directions.

When should I buy Premier Access & Priority Passes?

You should buy your ride passes as soon as possible after you have scanned into the park. On weekends or public holidays in particular it can increase demand.

Should I get early entry too?

For DisneySea, yes. It is usually advantageous to use Happy Entry or queue early to allow more time to secure the Premier Access pass you want in DisneySea. The most popular Premier Access passes such as Anna & Elsa’s Frozen Journey often run out quickly. It will also allow you to book the maximum amount of Priority Passes and DPAs possible during the day.

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Can I delay buying Premier Access passes until later in the day?

Strategically this would probably be an error. To maximise your passes, it’s far more effective to book Priority Passes early and DPAs are not readily available later as they often run out fast. You usually get only a small window of time to snap the good ride Premier Access passes up. Particularly rides such as Frozen in DisneySea, and on busy days, Beauty and the Beast in Disneyland.

If you miss out, you may end up waiting 3 long hours in a queue as you watch Premier Access DPA pass holders walk right past you on their way down the fast lane.j

How many Premier Access Passes can I buy?

You aren’t limited in number to how many Disney Premier Access Passes you buy, but eventually most – if not all – DPAs sell out.

How long do I have to wait between booking ride passes?

There is also a minimum time delay between booking ride fast passes.

Disney Premier Access Pass minimum wait time between purchases. You can buy your next Premier Pass either:

• right after you have scanned into your previous Premier Access pass, or
• one hour after the previous Premier Access pass was purchased.

Disney 40th Anniversary Priority Pass minimum wait time between purchases. You can buy your next Priority Pass either:

• right after you have scanned into your previous Priority Pass, or
• two hours after the previous Priority Pass was purchased.

Can I buy Priority or Premier Access in advance?

No, you cannot buy Priority Passes or Premier Access Passes until after you have scanned into the park. You can select from different times later in the day if they are selectable on the App.

Can I buy ride passes for family or friends who have not yet arrived in the park?

No, you cannot buy Premier Access or Priority Passes (or make any other kind of booking) for anyone else who is not scanned into the park.

Do I have to buy a Tokyo Disney Premier Pass or Priority Passfor my under 4yo child?

No. If your child is aged under four years old, you do not have to buy or arrange any type of ride pass for them. They ride along with you for free providing they meet the ride height and age requirements.

How do I use a Tokyo Disney Premier or Priority Pass?

After booking on the official Tokyo Disney App, you will receive a 5 minute notification on the official Tokyo Disney App telling you to proceed to your booked pass ride.

When your ride ticket with code becomes visible on the app you can access the Priority Entrance of that ride. Be ready to scan your Pass barcode with the Cast Member. Walk along the Priority laneway to the head of the queue. You may need to scan your code again towards the end. You can watch how to use your Priority and Premier pass on our YouTube video here.

How many rides can I do with a Disney Premier or Priority pass?

Disney Premier Access and Priority Passes are only available for selected Tokyo Disney rides and will give you a once-only single use during the time period selected. You have a limited time period to use your Disney Premier Access pass.

Can I use my Premier Access or Priority Pass early?

Only marginally. You can use the pass when the actual photo Premier Access Pass or Priority ticket code appears visible in the app (usually within 5 minutes of the booked time). You won’t be allowed to use it any earlier.

Can I still use my ride pass if I arrive late?

The official answer would be no, however it can depend upon the ride attendants. If you have what is construed to be a valid reason then it’s possible that they may allow you to still use the pass even if you arrive outside of your allotted one-hour pass-use period. That said, I would recommend being on time to ensure that you don’t miss out.

Budgeting for Tokyo Disney – Ticket & ride passes

Is Tokyo Disney Resort cheaper than the USA Disney parks?

Yes. The Tokyo Disney Resort parks admission price is comparatively lower than other Disney theme parks – even the cheaper Asian Disney theme parks. Even with the purchase of Premier Access passes the total often still remains cheaper than USA Disney parks due to their higher park admission fees.

How much is a ticket to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea?

Tokyo Disney Resort 1 Day Passport admission ticket prices:

• Adult tickets range between 7,900 JPY – 10,900 JPY
• Junior tickets range between 6,600 JPY – 9,000 JPY
• Child tickets range between 4,700 JPY – 5,600 JPY
• Disabled adult tickets range between 6,500 JPY – 8,700 JPY
• Disabled Junior tickets range between 5,300 JPY – 7,200 JPY
• Disabled Child tickets range between 3,800 JPY – 4,400 JPY

Can you still get DPAs & Priority Passes with an Early Evening Passport?

I haven’t listed Early Evening Passport prices in this article as a pass ride strategy. Early Evening Passports allow access to the TDR parks from 3:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays, which is usually too late to expect there to be any DPAs or Priority Passes left available.

What is the price of a Disney Premier Access Pass?

The price of a DPA varies between 1,500 and 2,000 JPY each per person per ride.

Which rides are Tokyo Disneyland Premier Access rides?

• Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast Premier Access price: 2,000 JPY per access
• The Happy Ride with Baymax Premier Access price: 1,500 JPY per access
• Splash Mountain Premier Access price: 1,500 JPY per access

Which rides are Tokyo DisneySea Premier Access rides?

• Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey Premier Access price: 2,000 JPY per access
• Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival Premier Access price: 2,000 JPY per access
• Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure Premier Access price: 2,000 JPY per access
• Soaring: Fantastic Flight Premier Access price: 2,000 JPY per access
• Toy Story Mania! Premier Access price: 2,000 JPY per access
• Tower of Terror Premier Access price: 1,500 JPY per access
• Journey to the Center of the Earth Premier Access price: 1,500 JPY per access

Which rides are Tokyo Disneyland Priority Pass rides?

• Pooh’s Hunny Hunt
• Big Thunder Mountain
• Haunted Mansion
• Monsters Hide & Go Seek
• Star Tours

Which rides are Tokyo DisneySea Priority Pass rides?

• Aquatopia (until Sept 15, 2025)
• Nemo Sea Rider
• Indianna Jones Adventure – Temple of the Crystal Skull
• Magic Lamp Theater
• Raging Spirits
• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Disney Premier Access ride passes are a useful Tokyo Disney Resort ride strategy rather than something to be looked upon as an unnecessary expense. Secure your preferred Premier Access and Priority Pass rides if you can and you’ll free up more time to do so much more on your Tokyo Disney Park Day!

If you want to see how we did:

Happy Entry
Booked ride DPAs
Booked Priority Passes
Watch our video here!

If you want to see how we did:

Booked a Disney Premier Access parade
Booked a 40th Anniversary Priority Pass
Entry Requested a Show in the Lottery
Watch our video 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

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We’ve just arrived back from our first ever trip to Bali and it really feels like we hit the Bali holiday resort jackpot straight away! We just spent 3 nights hosted at the 5-Star Grand Hyatt Bali, and we all had such a wonderful time!

The Grand Hyatt Bali is a gorgeous luxury vacation resort located on the East Coast of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula in Nusa Dua. The resort is nestled within exotic tropical gardens, fronting a beautiful white sandy beach – this truly is a Bali paradise!

Family resort accommodation in Bali

There is luxury accommodation to suit everyone at the Grand Hyatt Bali, with a range of rooms, villas and suites – 636 rooms, to be exact! Centrally located deluxe facilities abound, including swimming pools, bars and restaurants – plus kids’ clubs and a shopping arcade! In fact, this resort is so well serviced that you could spend your entire Bali family holiday here without even stepping foot outside of the resort!

Getting around the resort is easy

Even though the resort is spread out over several acres, most features are either centrally located or within easy walking distance along paved paths. In addition, there are resort shuttles which circulate regularly, both around the resort and even over to the nearby Bali Collection shopping mall. Plus, you’re always only steps away from that gorgeous beach!

Arriving at the Grand Hyatt Bali

With the Bali Airport just 15 minutes away, you can get right down to the business of relaxation and fun soon after you land! It felt like in no time at all we had been whisked away by the Grand Hyatt Bali shuttle driver, as we left the rush of the bustling Denpasar city streets behind us and entered the security gates of peaceful Nusa Dua.

From the moment we drove through the gates and down the tree-lined drive of the Grand Hyatt Bali resort our 5-star holiday experience began in earnest! Hotel attendants met us at the car, spiriting away our bags and gently ushering us down the elegant walkway. Two traditionally dressed Balinese girls gracefully greeted us along the way – already we felt the excitement and enchantment of an exotic, luxurious Bali holiday!

A seamless check in experience followed, where we were seated and welcomed with cool drinks, hand cloths and warm smiles.

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What is a Grand Hyatt Bali suite like?

We were escorted to our room and were thrilled to find that the Grand Hyatt Bali had arranged a Grand Executive Suite King for us!

The Grand Executive Suite was luxury personified. A spacious 141 square meters of climate-controlled deluxe accommodation. Our one-bedroom suite consisted of a generously sized open-plan foyer, lounge and dining area. The decadent bedroom and ensuite opened off the lounge, plus an additional toilet was situated off the foyer. A large private balcony ran the length of the entire suite and was also accessible from the bedroom.

The balcony had an outdoor setting and featured beautiful views. It looked out over tropical gardens to the twinkling blue Indian Ocean. A lovely spot for a coffee in the morning.

The lounge featured comfortable lounges and a huge flat screen TV. It was a great place to kick back and relax after an exciting day of fun.

In addition to a dining setting the dining area had a desk, a well-stocked mini bar fridge, tea and coffee amenities, and a convenient coffee machine.

The bedroom featured a four poster style King-sized bed romantically draped – it felt like waking up in a movie with the sea breeze drifting in from the balcony. There was a dressing room/walk in robe with a safe, iron, robes and slippers.

The bedroom led into the huge bathroom with separate shower and step-up marble bath. The bath had – wait for it – its own TV with a remote control! So that you can relax in the bath and watch TV, of course!

Our suite was a one bedroom with an extra bed added to the lounge area, however if you needed more space for more children or family, interconnecting twin or standard rooms are available to add to bookings.

Choose an all-inclusive Bali Holiday

One of the great things about the Grand Hyatt Bali is you can make your vacation as inclusive as you want, with options to purchase the all inclusive meal and drink package!

We loved the all-inclusive package and enjoyed wonderful restaurants for breakfast lunch and dinner, and could enjoy relaxing by the pools knowing we could grab a drink and even a range of beers, wines and cocktails at the various bars. All included, and more.

Best of all, the Grand Hyatt Bali All-Inclusive Package is discounted right now!

What does the All-Inclusive Package special include?

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Alcoholic beverages
• 2 hrs Grand Hyatt Bali Oceania Kids Club per day
• 5 photo shoots in the resort

Plus!

Get 30% discount on special/premium dining, spa appointments and extra resort activities!

Read all about the All-Inclusive Grand Hyatt Bali special on their official website here

A Bali Foodie Paradise

There are mouth-watering restaurants in abundance at the Grand Hyatt Bali and enough delicious cuisine to satisfy any budding Bali Foodie!

In each restaurant the service was impeccable. We were always asked if we had any allergies first, guided through the menu choices and food was served promptly.

We dined at the four main Grand Hyatt Bali restaurants during our three-night stay…

Salsa Verde Restaurant

This pool-side Italian Restaurant was a real winner with its delicious pizza and pasta choices. This Grand Hyatt Bali restaurant has a great airy Mediterranean theme with al fresco dining available too.

The location and outdoor dining option made this particular restaurant a winner for lunch, because you could choose to eat outside so that you barely needed to leave the pool!

My girls’ particular favourite at the Salsa Verde was the Spaghetti Bolognese.

Nampu Japanese Restaurant

On our first night at the Grand Hyatt Bali we experienced our first ever teppanyaki meal at Nampu, the Grand Hyatt Bali’s Japanese restaurant.

Our teppanyaki dishes were not only absolutely delicious, but also highly entertaining! We couldn’t believe the incredible skills of the resident chefs – it was lots of fun! The Lobster was my stand-out favourite – it was just unforgettable!

Watercourt Restaurant

We were lucky enough to have breakfast, lunch and dinner at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Bali Watercourt open air restaurant.

On our second night we had been out all day visiting the Bali tourist sites, so we were very happy to have dinner at this gorgeous Indonesian and grill restaurant.

The beautiful pool and fountains setting is such a special dining experience, and the food is just incredible too. Particular dish standouts were the steaks and the Tuna Tartare – absolutely delectable!

Passar Senggol Theatre Restaurant

On our last night we loved dining at Passar Senggol, a Balinese Night Market experience with a spectacular open-air stage Balinese cultural theatre performance show.

We loved trying all the different new Indonesian foods at the “stalls” – there’s even a dessert area! This is a fantastic way to try lots of new Balinese food – and it’s all so delicious!

I’m sure that many parents were appreciative that the Passar Senggol restaurant also offered Western options – including chicken nuggets and other kid-friendly foods for those fussy eaters!

Whilst I loved all the new Balinese dishes here, I discovered that my new food-favourite is sweet Balinese pancakes!

Following one of the amazing shows diners were invited to come up onto the stage with the cast members for a fantastic photo opportunity – I think every table jumped at the opportunity! At the end of the night all the children were invited up onto the stage to learn some new cultural dancing!

The Garden Cafe Restaurant

We loved exploring all of the Grand Hyatt Bali restaurants for not only dinner but lunch and breakfast too. We finally ate at the beautiful Garden Cafe on the last morning of our Bali getaway.

The Garden Cafe had a special Balinese breakfast selection area and also offered a wide range of Western breakfast choices.

A satisfying breakfast looking out at the wonderful view was such a peaceful – and tasty – way to start the day!

Breakfast at the Grand Hyatt Bali

At all of the Grand Hyatt Bali restaurants for breakfast there were dedicated Balinese and/or Asian breakfast food areas as well as plenty of Western breakfast choices for both adults and kids.

In addition to sausages, beans and scrambled eggs, you could always find toast and spreads, including strawberry jam and Vegemite. Yoghur, fresh fruit, toast and pastries plus cereal were all readily available. Various milks were available too.

At each restaurant there were freshly made options such as chef-ordered pancakes and egg chefs. Every morning, at each restaurant I just couldn’t resist the yummy Eggs Benedict!

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The Grand Hyatt Bali is an absolute beachfront resort, located along the beautiful Mengiat Beach at Nusa Dua, the longest beach in the region.

Regarded as a gentle wave beach, Mengiat Beach is perfect for swimming with the kids or just working on your tan! We had to try out the Hotel swing whilst we were there!

The Grand Hyatt Bali Water Sports hut offers lots of different activities for extra fun at the beach too! There is everything from Parasailing and kayaking to jet skiing and surfing lessons!

Swimming pools and a real water slide

Something my teens were very excited about at the Grand Hyatt Bali were the amazing swimming pools and water slides!

There are several swimming pools – the Main Pool, the River pool and the Balinese Feature Pool.

There are so many pools and water features at the Grand Hyatt Bali that we completely missed another two pools altogether and didn’t even know it! I think that’s a first for us!

We had such fun flying down the main water slide on inflatable tubes and there’s even toddler pools and a gentle water slide for little kids too.

The Grand Hyatt Bali pools are open daily from 8am to 7pm, and the water slide to 6pm.

The Un-Crowded Bali Resort

Even though we visited the Grand Hyatt Bali during a peak period, it didn’t ever feel crowded. I loved that we could find available pool lounges when we wanted them, or pop to the bar to get a drink without having to wait in a queue. Service was always prompt and friendly. It really surprised me to learn that they during our time there they were close to full capacity – as it really didn’t feel that way!

Spoil yourself at the Grand Hyatt Bali!

Ever dedicated to looking after their guests’ relaxation and wellness, the Grand Hyatt Bali is home to The Bay Club fitness center gym for their guests, but we couldn’t resist luxuriating in the stunning Kriya Spa.

Our Kriya Spa Balinese Massage

The Kriya Spa is designed to replicate a Balinese Water Palace – it’s truly stunning to visit. They offer a range of luxurious experiences, including facials, Ayurveda Rituals, body scrubs, wraps and combined packages.

We were excited to visit the spa for a full body Balinese Massage experience. Our massage was an hour-long and fabulously relaxing. Just being at the spa is like being in a peaceful Oasis.

We all adored the indulgence of our afternoon massage therapy session at the Kriya Spa!

Kids clubs for all ages

Normally it would be difficult to align the term 5-star with family-friendly but the Grand Hyatt Bali has nailed the combination!

The Grand Hyatt Bali has some great options to keep the youngest members of the family right up to the hard-to-please teens totally entertained!

There are three separate age-targeted Kids Clubs.

The toddler, kids and teens Kids Clubs are open all day and have both free and paid options available.

Nearby shopping

The Grand Hyatt Bali has the best of both shopping worlds with their in-resort shopping mall with several shops including boutiques and a surf brands shop. We bought some great souvenirs from the hotel gift store too!

There’s a corner store open every day for life’s little essentials, including snacks! Plus there’s even some fun market stalls selling local souvenirs and crafts each evening.

The Bali Collection shopping mall

Just across the road from the Grand Hyatt is the Bali Collection, a fantastic one level shopping mall with a Starbucks, huge souvenir stores, brand outlets and much more. It’s easy to spend a couple of hours drifting from store to store!

What is the price of a night at the Grand Hyatt Bali?

The price for a room for two people at the Grand Hyatt Bali starts from $257 AUD.

How do I book a room?

Go to Trip Advisor to compare prices at different hotel websites and book your stay. Check room availability for the Grand Hyatt Bali here.

How far is Nusa Dua from Denpasar Airport?

The Grand Hyatt Bali is 11kms and just fifteen minutes’ drive from Bali’s Denpasar International Airport.

Where is the Grand Hyatt Bali Hotel located?

Here is a map to show you where the Grand Hyatt Bali Hotel is located.

What is the Grand Hyatt Bali Hotel address?

The Grand Hyatt Bali Hotel address is:

Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua ITDC, Nusa Dusa 80363, Indonesia

The Grand Hyatt Bali was such an incredible family holiday for my teenagers and I. It really was the perfect mix of relaxation, activities and entertainment. Plus the location – and food – was out of this world! We would return to the Grand Hyatt Bali in a heart beat, which is always the sign of a holiday well-spent!

You can find out more about the Grand Hyatt Bali at their official website here.

The Let’s Go Mum family were hosted by the Grand Hyatt Bali Resort and were flown out to Bali by our airline partners Jetstar Australia. As always, all opinions remain firmly our own.

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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?

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

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Further reading…

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

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My beginner’s guide to getting from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disney Resort Parks and Hotels in the easiest, most cost-effective and comfortable way possible!

For many Tokyo visitors, the first question they have about their Tokyo Disney vacation is…

How do I get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disney Resort?

There are several main transport methods to get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disney…

Taxis, Ubers and Private Transfers

Taxis and Ubers are readily available at Haneda Airport, however Pre-booked Private Transfers can be the easiest option and often preferable to using the more complicated train system from Haneda to Tokyo Disney when first arriving in Tokyo.

How can I book a private transfer from Haneda Airport to a Tokyo Disney hotel?

Klook private transfers usually work out to be cheaper than a taxi to the Tokyo Disney area and are very reliable too. You’ll have someone waiting to meet you at the airport, help managing your bags and will be driven direct to your hotel in around 30 minutes travel time. It’s much easier than trying to buy tickets, navigate public transport and juggle bags, prams and children along the way. Private Transfers are the fastest and easiest option to get you to your hotel and out sight-seeing or to the Disney parks.

Can I send my bags from the airport to my Tokyo hotel?

Yes. If you would like to send your luggage directly to your Tokyo Disney area hotel from the airport you can pay for your luggage to be transported directly from the airport to your Tokyo or Tokyo Disney Hotel without you, freeing you up to head off into Tokyo and sight-see.

Are you looking for hotel accommodation around Tokyo Disneyland?

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

Trains from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disney

Haneda Airport’s Keikyu Tokyo Train Line and Tokyo Monorail Line both link into the main Yamanote JR loop line which encircles Tokyo. From there you can change at Tokyo Station for the Keiyo Line to Disneyland at Maihama Station. The whole train trip takes about 50 minutes.

Can I buy a Suica IC Card at Haneda Airport?

Yes, you can buy a Suica IC train card at Haneda Airport at the JR Rail office at the Airport train station. You can also pre-order a Suica Card from Klook to pick up at Haneda Airport. It’s a good idea to buy a train travel card like a Welcome Suica Card and put credit on it if you will be catching trains in Tokyo during your visit. Otherwise you can buy single trip tickets from the machines which have English options. The Suica Card will also work with the Tokyo Disney Monorail.

What if my flight arrives late at Haneda Airport?

If your flight arrives at Haneda Airport late transport options become less frequent. You are probably best to pre-book a Private car to your Tokyo Hotel.

What time is the last monorail from Haneda Airport?

The last Bus to Tokyo Station is around 23:30pm.

What time is the last Limo Bus from Haneda Airport?

The last Limo bus to Tokyo Disney is 20:25hrs.

What time is the last train from Haneda Airport?

The last Keikyu Line train leaves Haneda Airport at 00:20pm.

How do I get from Tokyo Station to Tokyo Disney?

The walk from Tokyo Airport trains to the Keiyo Line (Tokyo Disney Platform) can take 10-15 minutes and includes travelators and escalators or elevators. You can watch the whole walk at the start of my video here. The train journey from the Keiyo Line platform at Tokyo Station to Maihama Station (Disneyland) will take around twenty minutes.

Watch my YouTube POV Tokyo Station to Tokyo DisneySea here

This is a POV video of our trip from Tokyo Station to Tokyo DisneySea. It includes pedestrian navigation through Tokyo Station, the train ride to Maihama Station at Disneyland, changing to the Disney Resort Line Monorail, viewing the Bayside Disney Hotels from the monorail and arriving at DisneySea Monorail Station.

What if I am arriving in Tokyo by Shinkansen from Osaka?

If you arrive by Shinkansen (bullet train, usually from Osaka) you’ll arrive at Tokyo Station, in Tokyo. Your ongoing travel to Tokyo Disney will be from Tokyo Station. You can walk to the Keiyo Train Line platform to Maihama Station at Tokyo Disney Resort, or catch a Taxi, Uber or Private Transfer car to Tokyo Disney Resort.

How do I get from Maihama Station to my hotel?

You can catch the Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail at the Resort Gateway Station located right next to Maihama Station. Or they may offer free shuttle buses out the front of the station. You’ll need to check, depending upon your hotel.

How do I get to the Tokyo Disney Parks from Maihama Station?

You can either turn right outside of Maihama Station and walk down to Disneyland (10 minutes) or turn left to walk next door to the Resort Gateway Station and catch the Disney Resort Line Monorail one stop for Disneyland, three stops for DisneySea.

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Is the Tokyo Disney Monorail free?

No, the Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail isn’t free. You will need to buy tickets or use a Japan IC Suica card to ride it. Tokyo Disney Resort Line staff can help you to buy tickets or put credit on your Suica card if you don’t know how. Ticket machines have English options are easy to use. Picture-card multi day tickets can save you money and make a nice souvenir too!

When is the earliest Tokyo Disney Monorail?

The earliest Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail leaves from the Resort Gateway Station at 6:03am.

When is the latest Tokyo Disney Monorail?

The latest Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail leaves from the Resort Gateway Station at 23:30pm.

The Tokyo Disney Monorail operating hours are from 6:03am to 23:30pm.

Can I leave my bags at Maihama Station?

Yes. If you want to head straight to the Disney parks, the Welcome Center is located next to the Maihama Station. If you are staying at a Disney Hotel or certain Disney partner hotels you can drop your luggage in at the Welcome Center and head to the parks and they will transfer your luggage to your hotel for free. (The hotels can also do the reverse and transfer your bags from the hotel to the Welcome Centre for a charge). Otherwise there are plenty of large-size lockers at Maihama Station available for a fee. You can also book a luggage transfer direct from the Airport.

The Airport Limo Bus

How long does the Tokyo Disney Limo Bus take?

The Limo Bus takes approximately 40 minutes from Haneda to Tokyo Bay, at Tokyo Disney.

What are the Limo Bus operating hours?

The Limo Bus operates from 7:35am-8:25pm from Haneda.

How much luggage is allowed on the Limo Bus?

Passengers are allowed 2 pieces of stowed luggage up to 30kgs each.

Can I buy tickets for the Limo Bus at Haneda airport?

Yes you can book the Limo bus at Haneda airport, however it is better to book the Limo Bus online in advance. The bus counters at the airport are located in the arrival areas (after customs) for ticket purchases.

How can I book the Limo Bus online?

You can book the Limo Bus from Haneda Airport direct to Tokyo Disney Parks on Klook.

Where does the Limo Bus stop at Tokyo Disney Resort?

• Tokyo Disneyland
• Tokyo Disneysea
• Disney Ambassador Hotel
• Tokyo Disneysea Hotel Miracosta
• Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
• Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort
• Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel
• Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama
• Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel (Platform: Hotel 1st floor entrance)
• Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay
• Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel
• Hilton Tokyo Bay
• Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs

You can see the Limo Bus Timetable here.

Does the Limo Bus go to the Disney Celebration Hotel?

No, the Limo Bus does not go to the Disney Celebration Hotel. Disney Celebration Hotel guests will need pre-book the Limo Bus and then catch the free Celebration shuttle bus to Disneyland or DisneySea and get on the Limo Bus there.

How do I hire a car at Haneda Airport?

You can book a car rental from Haneda Airport in advance on Klook and compare hire car rates using the DiscoverCars website here.

How do I get to Tokyo from Haneda Airport?

There are several ways into the city as Haneda is so close. A private transfer is a very easy and fast way to get to your Tokyo Hotel. Haneda Airport’s Keikyu Tokyo Train Line and Tokyo Monorail Line both link into the main Yamanote JR loop line which encircles Tokyo. There are also Limo buses connecting Haneda to the major Tokyo city areas plus Tokyo Disney. Haneda is also serviced by Taxis and Ubers.

Japan mobile phone coverage information

Add international coverage onto your normal mobile phone service provider or buy an eSim so that you have data from the moment you land in Japan. Airalo eSIM is proven to work well in Japan, including Tokyo Disney Resort, and allows you to make calls and access the internet in Japan.

Buy an Airalo eSim

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

Additional Tokyo planning reading

Tokyo Disneyland Facebook Group

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

Have a question? Drop a comment below! I’d also love to hear about your own Japan experiences!

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This is a beginner’s guide to getting from Narita Airport to Tokyo Disney Resort Parks and Hotels – so that you’re having fun at Tokyo Disney in no time!

For many Tokyo visitors, the first question they have about their Tokyo Disney vacation is…

How do I get from Narita airport to Tokyo Disney Resort?

There are several main transport methods to get from Narita Airports to Tokyo Disney…

Taxis, Ubers and Private Transfers

Taxis and Ubers are readily available but are amongst the most expensive options, as Narita is an hour from Tokyo. Klook pre-booked Private Transfers usually work out to be easier and cheaper.

How can I book a private transfer from Narita Airport to a Tokyo Disney hotel?

Klook private transfers usually work out to be much cheaper than a taxi to the Tokyo Disney area. You’ll have someone waiting to meet you at the airport, help managing your bags and will be driven direct to your hotel in around an hour. It’s much easier than trying to buy tickets, navigate public transport and juggle bags, prams and children along the way. Private Transfers are the fastest and easiest option to get you to your hotel and out sight-seeing or to the Disney parks.

Can I send my bags from the airport to my Tokyo hotel?

Yes. If you would like to send your luggage directly to your Tokyo Disney area hotel from the airport you can pay for your luggage to be transported directly from the airport to your Tokyo or Tokyo Disney Hotel without you, freeing you up to head off into Tokyo and sight-see.

Trains from Narita Airport to Tokyo Disney

The Narita airport train stations are located in Terminals 1 and 2.

Express trains from the Narita Airport Station

The JR N’EX train

The JR N’EX train is a direct train into Tokyo and its line goes to Tokyo Station (to change for the Disney Parks) then both Shibuya and Shinjuku (or Yokohama). You’ll need to buy tickets for the NEX train from the JR Office.

The Keisei Skyliner see Tokyo Downtown

Can I buy a Suica IC Card at Narita Airport?

Yes, you can buy a Suica IC train card at Narita Airport Station at the JR Rail office. It’s a good idea to buy a train travel card like a Welcome Suica Card (short term for tourists) or Suica Card and put credit on it if you will be catching trains in Tokyo during your visit. Otherwise, you can buy single trip tickets from the machines which have English options. The Suica Card will also work with the Tokyo Disney Monorail and work with many vending machines and at shops.

How do I get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station by bus?

Another option is buying a bus ticket to Tokyo Station and catch a train to Tokyo Disney from there.

What if my flight arrives late at Narita Airport?

If your flight arrives at Narita Airport late transport options become less frequent. You are probably best to pre-book a Private car to your Tokyo Hotel.

What time is the last train from Narita Airport?

The last trains from Narita to Tokyo Station are:

The Nex Train last train is around 23:00hrs-24:00hrs – 2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg ea per person allowance.

The Skyliner Train last train is around 23:00hrs (for Ueno not Tokyo Station to the Disney Parks) – no official specified allowance I can source. There are luggage racks inside carriages.

The last local Tokyo Station to Maihama train (Keiyo Line) is 24:24hrs

What time is the last Limo Bus from Narita Airport?

The last buses from Narita to Tokyo Station are:

The Last Limo Bus to Tokyo Disney is 18:00hrs.

The last Airport Bus to Tokyo Station is around 23:00hrs – 1 stowed piece of luggage allowed per person

Always check official timetables, as the above times are approximate only.

Tip for Australians: Jetstar Australia arrives at Narita International Airport Terminal 3. Catch buses including the Limo Bus and Taxis right outside of Terminal 3 or take the free terminal shuttle bus to Terminal 2 for the train station.

How do I get from Tokyo Station to Tokyo Disney?

The walk from Tokyo Airport trains to the Keiyo Line (Tokyo Disney Platform) can take 10-15 minutes and includes travelators and escalators or elevators. You can watch the whole walk at the start of my video here. The train journey from the Keiyo Line platform at Tokyo Station to Maihama Station (Disneyland) will take around twenty minutes.

Watch my YouTube POV Tokyo Station to Tokyo DisneySea here

This is a POV video of our trip from Tokyo Station to Tokyo DisneySea. It includes pedestrian navigation through Tokyo Station, the train ride to Maihama Station at Disneyland, changing to the Disney Resort Line Monorail, viewing the Bayside Disney Hotels from the monorail and arriving at DisneySea Monorail Station.

How do I get to Tokyo Disney by Shinkansen from Osaka?

If you arrive by Shinkansen (bullet train, usually from Osaka) you’ll arrive at Tokyo Station, in Tokyo. Your ongoing travel to Tokyo Disney will be from Tokyo Station. You can walk to the Keiyo Train Line platform to Maihama Station at Tokyo Disney Resort, or catch a Taxi, Uber or Private Transfer car to Tokyo Disney Resort.

How do I get from Maihama Station to my hotel?

You can catch the Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail at the Resort Gateway Station located right next to Maihama Station. Or they may offer free shuttle buses out the front of the station. You’ll need to check, depending upon your hotel.

How do I get from Maihama Station to the Tokyo Disney Parks?

You can either turn right outside of Maihama Station and walk down to Disneyland (10 minutes) or turn left to walk next door to the Resort Gateway Station and catch the Disney Resort Line Monorail one stop for Disneyland, three stops for DisneySea.

Get your free Wise travel money card!

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Is the Tokyo Disney Monorail free?

No. You will need to buy tickets or use a Japan IC Suica card to ride it. Tokyo Disney Resort Line staff can help you to buy tickets or put credit on your Suica card if you don’t know how. Ticket machines have English options are are easy to use. Picture-card multi day tickets can save you money and make a nice souvenir too!

When is the earliest Tokyo Disney Monorail?

The earliest Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail leaves from the Resort Gateway Station at 6:03am.

When is the latest Tokyo Disney Monorail?

The latest Tokyo Disney Resort Line Monorail leaves from the Resort Gateway Station at 23:30pm.

The Tokyo Disney Monorail operating hours are from 6:03am to 23:30pm.

Can I leave my bags at Maihama Station?

Yes. If you want to head straight to the Disney parks, the Welcome Center is located next to the Maihama Station. If you are staying at a Disney Hotel or certain Disney partner hotels you can drop your luggage in at the Welcome Center and head to the parks and they will transfer your luggage to your hotel for free. (The hotels can also do the reverse and transfer your bags from the hotel to the Welcome Centre for a charge). Otherwise there are plenty of large-size lockers at Maihama Station available for a fee.

The Airport Limo Bus

How long does the Tokyo Disney Limo Bus take?

The Limo Bus takes approximately 80 minutes each way from Narita to Tokyo Bay, at Tokyo Disney.

What are the Limo Bus operating hours?

The Limo Bus operates 7:50am-6pm daily from Narita. If you arrive after 5:30pm, chances are you have missed the last Limo Bus from Narita Terminal 3.

How much luggage is allowed on the Limo Bus?

Passengers are allowed 2 pieces of stowed luggage up to 30kgs each.

Can I buy tickets for the Limo Bus from Narita Airport?

You can book the Limo bus at Narita airport or online in advance from the official website (but you do need to book the return journey from your hotel). All coach and Limo Buses have counters at the airport arrival areas (after customs) for ticket purchases.

How can I book the Limo Bus online?

You can book the Limo Bus from Narita Airport direct to Tokyo Disney Hotels on Klook

Where does the Limo Bus stop at Tokyo Disney Resort?

• Tokyo Disneyland
• Tokyo Disneysea
• Disney Ambassador Hotel
• Tokyo Disneysea Hotel Miracosta
• Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
• Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort
• Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel
• Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama
• Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel(Platform: Hotel 1st floor entrance)
• Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay
• Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel
• Hilton Tokyo Bay
• Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs

You can see the Limo Bus Timetable here.

Does the Limo Bus go to the Disney Celebration Hotel?

No, the Limo Bus does not go to the Disney Celebration Hotel. Disney Celebration Hotel guests will need pre book the Limo Bus, and then catch the free Celebration shuttle bus to Disneyland or DisneySea and get on the Limo Bus there.

Airport Transportation to Tokyo city

There are lots of transport options to get from the Tokyo Airports to your Tokyo Hotel.

How do I get to Downtown Tokyo from Narita Airport?

There are two main express train types into Tokyo at Narita Airport.

The fastest way into central Tokyo at Ueno from Narita is via the Keisei Skyliner express train.

Catch the Keisei Skyliner train to Ueno

The electric Keisei Skyliner is a fast, comfortable uninterrupted ride to Nippori (35 mins) to change to the JR Line, or Ueno (45 mins) in downtown Tokyo. You can save 10% off onsite prices by booking online on Klook or buy a ticket at the Keisei Office for the Skyliner electric train to Ueno.

Catch the JR N’EX train to Shibuya and Shinjuku

The JR N’EX Narita Express train is a direct and economical train into Tokyo. Its line goes to Tokyo Station (Just over 1 hour) and then both Shibuya and Shinjuku.

You can also take a Willer Bus etc. to Tokyo Station and catch a train or bus to the different Tokyo wards or Tokyo Disney from there. This can be one of the most economical choices.

There are also direct Limo buses available from the airport to different Tokyo city areas such as Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Akihabara, and also Tokyo Disney.

Book a Private Transfer into Tokyo

Taxis and Ubers are readily available but are amongst the most expensive options, as Narita is an hour from Tokyo. Pre-booked Private Transfers usually work out to be cheaper.

How do I hire a car at Narita Airport?

You can book a car rental from Narita Airport in advance on Klook and compare hire car rates using the DiscoverCars website here.

Are you looking for hotel accommodation around Tokyo Disneyland?

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

Japan mobile phone coverage information

Add international coverage onto your normal mobile phone service provider or buy an eSim so that you have data from the moment you land in Japan. Airalo eSIM is proven to work well in Japan, including Tokyo Disney Resort, and allows you to make calls and access the internet in Japan.

Buy an Airalo eSim

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

Additional Tokyo planning reading

Tokyo Disneyland Facebook Group

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

Have a question? Drop a comment below! I’d also love to hear about your own Japan experiences!

This page may contain affiliate links. If you book a stay, product or a attraction through one of them, I may receive a commission which does not add to the price you pay. Thank you for your support! Any prices are correct as of May 2025 – always check with the source website for the most recent prices.

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