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Disability Accessibility Shortcut information index

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

Tokyo Disneyland tickets

Disability Access Services

 How do I buy a Tokyo Disney Disability pass?

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

Where should I buy our other Tokyo Disney Tickets?

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

Buy your Disneyland tickets at Klook online here

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

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

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

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

Are Tokyo Disney Resort disability tickets cheaper?

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

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

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

Tokyo Disneyland Disability park entrance ticket price:

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

(Adult ¥6,800 = AUD$72.51, USD$46.44)

Tokyo Disneyland Standard day pass price:

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

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

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

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

Australian Compaion & Carers Cards

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

What disability proof worked for us:

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

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

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

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

UK Blue Cards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tokyo mobile phone internet data eSims

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

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

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

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

Can I buy Tokyo Disney multi-day disability tickets?

No. Disability tickets are one day passes only.

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

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

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

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

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

At Tokyo Disneyland:

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

At Tokyo DisneySea:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From the Tokyo Disney website:

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

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

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

Watch my DAS registration video

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

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

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

Do Tokyo Disney Cast Members speak English?

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

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

What happens during the Tokyo Disney Disability Registration Process?

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

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

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

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

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

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

After registration you will make your first ride Disability Reservation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where do I go at my ride queue return time?

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

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

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

Watch my DAS return-time ride entry video

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What  Tokyo Disneyland Holiday Planning Facebook Group members say…

Okay I just did this last week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are vegetarian meals available at Disney in Tokyo?

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

Using a pram or stroller as a wheelchair

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

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

Tokyo Disneyland

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

Tokyo DisneySea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tokyo Disneyland Disability Resorces

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

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

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

Where can I buy Tokyo Disneyland Tickets online?

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

Buy your Tokyo Disneyland tickets online here

Tokyo Disneyland Facebook Group

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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

Further reading…

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

You can read more about Tokyo Disneylands best rides here.

You may also be interested in these other Disneyland holidays…

Read about our Aussie family Disneyland Park California holiday here.

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Firstly, if you haven’t read our Aussie family Disneyland Park feature, read it here.

Or our Australian family Disney California Adventure Park feature here.

Here are some handy tips for what, why and where to buy the right Disneyland tickets in Australia so that you can make the most of your time at Disneyland Resort…

One of the biggest questions on Aussie parent’s minds when planning a trip to Disneyland is where to buy cheap Disneyland tickets

Where can I buy Disneyland Tickets in Australia?

Our first stop for Disneyland tickets is Klook, an official Disneyland ticket seller.

Not only are Klook Disneyland tickets cheap, once purchased you always have them on you digitally on the Klook app. It’s a simple scan in process at the Disneyland entrance, skipping the queue for tickets.

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In Australia (and many other countries around the world) you can also buy your Disneyland Resort theme park tickets direct from a travel agent in your country, but you will be paying a premium. A travel agent can also include tickets in a Disneyland holiday package.

Which Disneyland tickets should I choose?

Disneyland Resort Multi-day tickets are the best choice if you’ve never been to Disneyland before.

Tickets are available singly into either theme park, or Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets allows you to cross between the two theme parks during the same visit. It’s simply a matter of walking across from one park to the other. It’s best to allow at least three days to cover both parks. Five or seven days are even better! Multi-day tickets and Park Hopper tickets can be great way to enjoy the two California Disney Resort parks.

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What is Disneyland Lightning Lane?

Disneyland Lightning lane is the current name for the Disneyland ride queue fast lane. A Lightning Lane pass allows you to bypass the long ride queues to go straight to the front of the queue.

There are two versions of Lightning Lane passes to choose from.

The Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and the Lightning Lane Single Pass.

What is the difference between Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass?

Formally known as Disneyland Fast Pass and Disney Genie, there are now two new Disney Lightning Lane systems – here’s the simple explanation of how they work. Remember, you must have a valid Disneyland day ticket and park reservation first!

How does Lightning Lane Multi Pass work?

1. For several selected rides at Disneyland and California Adventure
2. For one use per ride
3. Book the next available ride window
4. Get free Disneyland photo benefits
5. Buy either in advance (can buy from Klook) or in the park, but limited availability

How does Lightning Lane Single Pass work?

1. For the following two rides only:
   1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland
   2. Radiator Springs Racers in California Adventure
2. Both of the above 2 rides are not included in the Lightning Lane Multi Pass
3. Use one time only on one ride
4. Book the next available ride window
5. Buy once you are inside the theme park using the Disneyland app (if available)
6. You can buy both if you like, but only one per ride is allowed per day.

Is Disney Lightning Lane worth it?

Yes! One thing is for certain – your Disneyland time is precious – and valuable. You may have traveled half-way around the world to visit Disneyland. You need to make the most of your time whilst you are there – this is no time to try and save a few dollars! So, it makes good sense to spend a bit more on a Disney Lightning Lane and streamline your Disneyland ride and entertainment experiences.

Disney Lightning Lane may seem like an extra expense, but even if you are only visiting Disneyland Resort for a limited number of days, you should definitely consider upgrading your standard ticket to a Lightning Lane pass for a more efficient visit.

What is Disneyland Early Entry?

As a bonus, when you stay at an official Disneyland Resort Hotel you get access to the Disneyland 30-minute early entry to one of the two Disneyland theme parks every day of your hotel stay. This is a really good reason to stay at a Disneyland Hotel. That’s a 30 minute head-start on other Disneyland visitors, which is a great advantage when it comes to the most busy rides at Disneyland! You do still need to have a valid park ticket and have booked a park reservation.

Which days are early entry for Disneyland Park for hotel guests?

Disneyland Park are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Which days are early entry for California Adventure for hotel guests?

Disney California Adventure Park are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Download the Disneyland Apps

In preparation for your days at Disney Resort, download the Disney Resort App before you go at the App Store and Google Play. The Play Disney Parks App. is another Disney family essential.

The Disneyland Resort App is essential to make the most of your Disney days. Us this app for entry, Lightning Lane, live navigational maps, to find out ride wait times, event information and even where Disney characters are going to appear! Your photo pass ride photos can also be loaded into your app as you make your way around the theme parks.

In the USA or Japan, you can also use the Disney Parks App to purchase park tickets. We decided we wanted an extra day at Disneyland before flying home to Australia, and bought tickets using the Disneyland App.

The Disneyland Resort Play App comes in very handy if you are waiting in line for a ride, as families can use it to play Disney games together! It keeps everyone entertained and is a lot of fun.

Can I connect my paper Disneyland ticket to the App?

Yes you can. It’s a good idea to link your Disneyland Resort ticket to the Disneyland App on your phone before your visit, however you can do this anytime, such as after receiving your ticket (if you bought tickets online) at the gate.

Ticketing and Lightning Lane work seamlessly within the Disneyland Resort App on your smart phone via a scannable barcode system.

How do I scan my Disneyland tickets into the app?

Watch my step-by-step video which shows you how to scan your Disneyland California tickets into the official Disneyland App .

Does holding a Disneyland ticket guarantee entry?

No. Like any other theme park, Disneyland has the potential to reach a maximum number of Guests in the park.

As there is still a park date reservation system being used in California Disney, it’s important you reserve the dates you wish to visit if this isn’t automatically included with your admission pass.

Do you still need to reserve your Disneyland date of visit in 2025?

Yes. This is managed by the Disneyland reservation system, which you can only make after you have bought a Disneyland ticket.

Therefore, at peak times such as USA holidays and weekends, it’s highly recommended that if your reservation isn’t included automatically with your Disneyland ticket, that you make your reservations early.

How do I reserve Disneyland tickets?

Watch my step-by-step instruction video which shows how to reserve your Disneyland California tickets.

Where to stay when visiting California Disneyland Resort

Disneyland is located around 45 minutes drive from LAX in the city of Anaheim, so it’s important to stay in Anaheim so that you aren’t wasting your precious Disney time commuting each day.

You can find a comprehensive listing of all hotels surrounding Disneyland in my guide here.

Whilst in Anaheim our family stayed in the Anaheim Marriot Suites, in Garden Grove. Located only minutes from the Disneyland Resort attractions, this elegant hotel is the perfect base for any Disneyland family holiday. Find out more about the Anaheim Marriot Suites hotel here.

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Contact your travel agent to book your own magical Disneyland Resort Holiday. More information can be found at Disneyland.com.au

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Read all about the three exciting California destinations, including Disneyland, we visited in one trip here!

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

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What is Tokyo Disney Happy Entry 15 minutes early entry?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta
Tokyo Disney Fantasy Springs Hotels

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

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

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

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

Where is Tokyo Disneyland Happy Entry early entry located?

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

Where is the Fantasy Springs Hotel Happy Entry?

Fantasy Springs Hotel has two separate, special Happy Entrances.

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

Which is the best DisneySea Happy Entry?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do Tokyo Disneyland partner hotels give early entry?

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

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

Do Tokyo Disney Official Partner Hotels offer early entry?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is open during Happy Entry?

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

Do Tokyo Disney Resort partner hotels give Happy Entry?

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

Do Tokyo Disney Vacation Packages include Happy Entry?

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

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

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

Where can I buy Klook Tokyo Disneyland Tickets online?

Buy your Klook Tokyo Disneyland tickets online here

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

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

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

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

Find out more at the official Tokyo Disney Happy Entry website page here.

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Further reading…

Learn all about Tokyo Disney Resort fast passes

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

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

See our pick of Tokyo Disneylands best rides here.

You may also be interested in these other Disneyland holidays…

Read about our Aussie family Disneyland Park California holiday here.

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Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park at the Plaza Inn

If you want to experience all aspects of Disney magic whilst you are visiting Disneyland California, then you really must do at least one Disneyland breakfast.

There are several amazing California Disneyland breakfasts available, including the Donald Duck Breakfast at the Paradise Pier Hotel, Mickey’s Tales of Adventure and the Princess Breakfast at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, and Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel – however we think it would be hard to beat the Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park – which happens right inside Disneyland at the Plaza Inn.

Location Location Location!

This Disney breakfast is the only one to actually take place inside Disneyland. Hosted in the historic Plaza Inn restaurant, an original landmark of Disneyland Park, this location simply can’t be beat. If that wasn’t enough Disney magic, this Disney breakfast experience is made all the more special by it’s views of the Disneyland Sleeping Beauty castle!

Before you go – don’t forget these essential items!

Essential items to take along with you to your Minnie and Friends Disneyland breakfast are your camera (of course!) and a Disney Autograph book, which you can purchase from most Disneyland gift shops. Your Disneyland Autograph Book will become one of your child’s most treasured Disney souvenirs. My girls page through their autograph books in wonder. If I had a dollar for every time Brooke or Samantha exclaimed, “I can’t believe we filled up our autograph books!”, I’d be a rich mum! Each Disney character has their own, very special autograph style – and it’s absolutely charming watching them sign your child’s book as they look on in awe.

What is the Minnie & Friends Breakfast like?

This wonderful Disney breakfast was truly magical. My girls and I absolutely loved every moment. Whilst it’s truly a thrill to come across Disney character circulating outside in the Disneyland theme park itself, it’s here at the Minnie & Friends breakfast that you will be given the opportunity to spend quality time with almost every Disney pal you can think of will come to you!

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You have the opportunity to get photographs, hug, high five and generally hang out with all your Disney favourites – from the fabulous Minnie Mouse to Eeyore and even Chip and Dale, you’ll be starstruck with this very special Disneyland experience. With character after character dropping by our breakfast table to sign autographs, hug and pose for photographs, we all agreed this was one of our favourite times at Disneyland – and given how much we adored every aspect of Disneyland, that’s really saying something!

What is on the menu at a Disneyland Breakfast?

An expansive all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is laid out for all to enjoy – with lots of special Disneyland themed foods too, of course! From all your standard hot breakfast or continental breakfast regulars such as bacon and eggs, to the essential Mickey Mouse waffles, you will be well set-up and ready to hit the Park afterwards!

You can even add a Mickey ears cake to your Disney breakfast reservation if you like!

Are Disneyland breakfasts just for kids or families?

No way! Whilst Disneyland breakfast are every child’s dream, and of course Disneyland breakfasts are very popular with families,  you will also see adults of all ages, be they singles, young to elderly couples and groups of adults without a child to be seen. People of all ages love Disneyland!

How do I book a Disneyland Character Breakfast?

You will need a valid ticket for entrance into Disneyland, and so access the Plaza Inn. Reservations for the Minnie & Friends Disney characters breakfast are highly recommended, however if there is availability you can attend without a prior booking (You will need to pay for the character breakfast experience if you are a walk-in).

Any Disney fan is going to absolutely adore this special Disneyland breakfast, and it really adds further wow-factory to your special Disney California family holiday. Don’t miss the Minnie & Friends Breakfast at the Plaza Inn at Disneyland!

To book a table, or find out more about the Minnie & Friends Disneyland breakfast, go to the official Disneyland Park website here

Where to stay in Anaheim

Whilst visiting Disneyland Resort in Anaheim we stayed in the Anaheim Marriot Suites, in Garden Grove.

Located only minutes from the Disneyland Resort attractions, this elegant full-service hotel is the perfect base for your Disneyland family holiday.

To book your Anaheim Marriot Suites or find out more, go to their official website here.

Read all about the three exciting California destinations we visited here!

The Let’s Go Mum family partnered with Visit California and their supporting partners for this trip.  As always, all opinions are 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.

Buy your Tokyo Disneyland tickets online at Klook here

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

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Is the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea line really that bad?

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

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

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Why is the Tokyo Disney Entry Queue so long?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should I queue up early for Tokyo Disneyland?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How long does the Tokyo Disney Resort queues take?

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

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

Tokyo Disneyland entrance queue POV video

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

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

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

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

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

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

When is Golden Week in Japan?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are the Tokyo Disney queues safe for children?

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

Can we bring a pull along cart to Tokyo Disneyland?

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

What are people sitting on in the queue?

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

Where can I buy a Tokyo Disney mat?

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

Can I take a chair to Tokyo Disney parks?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I see people queue jumping

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

Are there toilets located outside of the Tokyo Disney entrance?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will my bag be searched at the Tokyo Disney gates?

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

Are selfie sticks allowed at Tokyo Disney?

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

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

Can you take food into Tokyo Disney parks?

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

What happens at the Tokyo Disney entrance gates?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where is my Klook Voucher QR Code?

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

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

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

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

No. But it can’t hurt to take one.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What if I have a Tokyo Disney Disability entrance ticket?

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

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

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

How can I skip the long Tokyo Disney entrance queue?

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

How do I get Tokyo Disney Happy Entry?

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

What time should I arrive for Happy Entry?

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

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

Is the Disney Fantasy Springs Hotel Happy Entry location different?

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

Which hotels have DisneySea Happy Entry?

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

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

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

Toy Story guests special Disney Sea entrance

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

Should I use the Toy Story 10am entrance?

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

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

How can I skip the queue without Happy Entry?

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

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

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

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

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

Why should I arrive at Tokyo Disney Parks early?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Where can I buy Klook Tokyo Disneyland Tickets online?

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Let’s Go Mum Readers get up to 10% off many Tokyo attractions on Klook using our exclusive discount promocode: LETSGOMUMKLOOK at checkout.

Buy your Klook Tokyo attractions online here

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

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

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

Tokyo Disneyland Facebook Group

Love all things Tokyo Disneyland, or just have more questions? Join our huge Tokyo Disney Facebook Group here!

Further reading…

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

See our pick of Tokyo Disneylands best rides here.

You may also be interested in these other Disneyland holidays…

Read about our Aussie family Disneyland Park California holiday here.

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Buy your Disneyland tickets here and use our exclusive discount code!

One of the cheapest ways to buy Disneyland tickets has to be online via the Klook App – an official Disneyland California online ticket seller.

Use our Disneyland promo code discount!

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The Original Disneyland

Disneyland Park is the original theme park created by Walt Disney in 1955. Disney fans travel from all around the world just to visit California Disneyland – and for good reason. It’s here that some very special memories are made together. As a parent, I’ll always remember seeing the look of wonder on my girls faces as we passed through the entrance gates for the very first time – and that tingling feeling I got when I caught my first glimpse of the Disneyland Castle. It’s just…magic!

The Disneyland atmosphere is one of sheer joy and excitement. Families skip through the park together, wearing group Disneyland-trip t-shirts and matching Mickey ears. Mickey Mouse, the Disney Princesses and all the other beloved Disney Characters roam the park to hug you and your kids, and pose for photographs. This is the real Disneyland, where you can even see the light that is always left on in Walt Disney’s original apartment.

Disneyland rides are fun for the whole family

Our family made it our mission to go on as many different Disneyland rides as possible during our holiday. Over the course of several days we still didn’t come close to riding them all – but we sure had a lot of fun trying!

There are so many wonderful rides and attractions at Disneyland. They range from the very gentle rides suitable for people of all ages and abilities, right up to rocket-fast thrill rides for the daring.  Each one has it’s own Disney theme, and immerses you into it’s own special world.

From the very charming rides such as It’s A Small World, Jungle Cruise, The Enchanted Tiki Room and Mark Twain Riverboat, to the very exciting rides like Pirates Of The Caribbean, Indianna Jones Adventure and the Matterhorn Bobsleds – the sheer scale of some of these rides is mind boggling. When you emerge at the end of each ride, all you want to do is go again, and again…but there’s so much to see – and onward to the next!

Disneyland are continually expanding their ride world’s and technology – it’s here you’ll find some of the most advance virtual reality and thrill rides in the world! If you’ve visited Disneyland before, you’ll find there’s always another new attraction, and so another reason to revisit Disneyland and see what’s new!

Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park at the Plaza Inn

If you only do one Disney-themed breakfast at Disneyland Resorts California, then Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park at the Plaza Inn should be the one! This wonderful breakfast was truly magical, with Disney character after character visiting our table to sign autographs, pose for photographs and give you a big hug – you haven’t been hugged, until you’ve been Disney-hugged! This breakfast is the Disney-est experience you could ever imagine, and just adorable. You can read all about our Minnie & Friends Disneyland breakfast here!

Newest ride at Disneyland is Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge

One of the amazing Disneyland Park areas to explore is Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge which is incredibly themed throughout, and has its own roaming Star Wars characters to interact with – including the newest, the Mandalorian! It also runs some really unique workshop experiences, such as building your own light saber or droid! Make sure you book for a spot in one of these – we couldn’t get in on the day, as they are very popular!

There are two incredible rides to experience at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge – Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run and the brand-new Star Wars ride, Rise of the Resistance.

No time to read? Watch our video of all the fun we had riding these two amazing new Disneyland Star Wars rides!

Considered two of the most immersive ride experiences on the planet, these new Star Wars rides will have you open-mouthed at how real they actually do feel – it’s next-level entertainment that will leave you and the kids, quite simply – dumbfounded.

You can walk up for a ride on Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run and Rise of the Resistance. It’s worth the extra wait times – whatever you do, don’t miss Rise of the Resistance! It definitely lives up to all the surrounding excitement and hype!

The night time show is a don’t-miss!

In the evening, the Disneyland Castle show had us all enchanted with its colourful projections and fireworks. And of course fireworks over Sleeping Beauty’s castle is an essential part of any Disneyland Park visit. Prepare to look on with your heart in your mouth at the final fireworks, wondering just how you’re ever going to top this family holiday!

Disneyland planning tips

It’s not all fun and games – you need to do some planning before you go!

Where should I buy Disneyland Resort tickets from in Australia? To read more about this, go here.

Buy your Disneyland tickets here and use our exclusive discount code!

One of the cheapest ways to buy California Disneyland tickets has to be online via the Klook App.

Use our Disneyland promo code discount!

Let’s Go Mum Readers get up to 10% off Disneyland tickets on Klook by using our promocode: LETSGOMUMKLOOK at checkout!

Buy your Disneyland tickets online here

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Add Lightning Lane to your Disneyland tickets

Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass allow you to Fast Pass queue hop, and Lightning Lane Multi Pass also includes an unlimited Disney Photopass to download all of your Disney ride photos taken throughout the day.

Download the Disney Apps

In preparation for your days at Disney Resort, download the Disney Resort App and the Play Disney Parks App.

The Disney Resort App is essential to make the most of your Disney days. Us this app for virtual entry tickets, Max Pass, live navigational maps, to find out ride wait times, event information and even where Disney characters are going to appear! Your photo pass ride photos can also be loaded into your app as you make your way around the parks.

In the USA or Japan, you can also use the Disney Parks App to purchase park tickets.

The Disney Play App comes in very handy if you are waiting in line for a ride, as families can use it to play Disney games together! It’s a lot of fun.

Where to stay when visiting California Disneyland Resort

Disneyland is located around 45 minutes drive from LAX in the city of Anaheim.

As any trip to Disneyland requires several days to enjoy the full experience, it’s important to stay in Anaheim for this part of your California trip. Otherwise, you’re going to find yourself spending a lot of precious holiday time commuting in LA traffic (Uber journeys from Hollywood to Disneyland cost around $80 at the time of writing this article, and can take around an hour). Therefore, it makes good sense to book your stay in an Anaheim hotel – particularly one located in the Disneyland neighbourhood.

Whilst in Anaheim we stayed in the Anaheim Marriot Suites, in Garden Grove. Located only minutes from the Disneyland Resort attractions, this elegant full-service hotel is the perfect base for any Disneyland family holiday.

Book your stay here, or read our review of the Anaheim Marriot Suites hotel here.

Disneyland lives up to its reputation of The Happiest Place On Earth

Three weeks following our Disneyland days, and on the last day of our California trip, I gave my children the opportunity to choose wherever they would like to visit in the Los Angeles or Anaheim area before we returned to Australia. They chose to return to Disneyland.

More information can be found at Disneyland.com

Read all about the three exciting California destinations we visited in one trip here!

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Buy your Disneyland tickets here and use our exclusive discount code!

One of the cheapest ways to buy California Disneyland tickets has to be online via the Klook App.

Use our Disneyland promo code discount!

Before we get started Let’s Go Mum Readers get up to 10% off Disneyland tickets on Klook by using our promocode: LETSGOMUMKLOOK at checkout!

Buy your Disneyland tickets online here

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Watch our step-by-step instruction video showing exactly how to buy Klook Disneyland Tickets, including how to Disney link and Disney reserve them!

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Why buy Disneyland tickets on Klook?

1 – Klook is cheap – Klook sell discounted Disneyland tickets (PLUS I have an EXTRA  up to 10% off promocode for first-time users!)

2 – Klook is trusted – Klook are an official Disneyland ticket reseller (I have used Klook for tickets on multiple trips myself)

3 – Klook is convenient – you can purchase your tickets on Klook online from almost anywhere in the world

4 – Klook is immediate – you can buy then link your tickets to your Disney App immediately and then attempt to reserve your Disneyland dates

5 – Klook ensures you are prepared – you are Disney-ready and have your tickets digitally with you on the Disneyland App ready for when you arrive at the Disneyland gates!

How do I buy Disneyland tickets using Klook?

There are 5 basic steps to buying Disneyland tickets in 2025. You can watch our Klook Disneyland Tickets YouTube video here for detailed instructions.

1 – Check your desired Disneyland dates are available on the official website here (if you are booking far in advance – typically over 120 days ahead – you can do this step later, after your ticket purchase when your dates show on the Disney website)

2 – Purchase your Disneyland tickets online on the Klook website or the Klook app on the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to use our up to 10% off promocode LETSGOMUMKLOOK for your first Klook purchase!

3 – Create an account on the official Disney website

4 – Link your tickets to the Disney website – watch our video step by step linking instructions here

5 – Reserve your desired dates on the Disney website – watch our video step by step reservation instructions here

6 – Download the Disneyland app in the App Store or Google Play and sign in with your new Disney website account login – you will find your tickets in the menu item “Tickets and Passes”

7 – Use the Disneyland App tickets to enter the park – watch our video how to use your tickets at the gates to Disneyland here

Which Disneyland Resort in California tickets should I choose?

When you go to Klook to purchase your Disneyland tickets you’ll be met with a few different selections. Before you choose anything, read any terms, condition and notes thoroughly to be sure to be across how they work.

How many Disney parks are in California?

There are two Disneyland Resort theme parks in Anaheim, California, located directly opposite each other.

Disneyland Park – the original Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure – the second Disney theme park in California. It’s just a minute’s walk to cross from one park to the other.

What kind of Klook Disneyland tickets are available?

There are two main types of California Disney Resort tickets available to choose from on Klook – the 1 Park per Day ticket and the Park Hopper ticket. You can also buy a version with Lightning Lane included, which is highly recommended to skip the ride queues!

The Disneyland 1-Park-Per-Day Ticket

Cheaper, and perfect for your days at Disneyland Resort when you want to stay within one park, the One Park Per Day Disneyland Ticket from Klook is just the thing!

How does the One Park Per Day Disney Ticket work?

You just choose which of the two Disneyland Resort theme parks you’d like to visit for each day – Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure.

You can choose how many days you’d like to visit. Choose from 2, 3, 4 or 5 days. Note that with this choice, there is a minimum order of 2 days, and whilst you are at the Disneyland Resort you can’t change parks during the day – you get access only to the one park each day.

The Disneyland Park Hopper Ticket

Can’t decide which park to visit on which day – why not do both?

Purchase the Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket for total flexibility. With a Park Hopper Ticket, you can visit the two parks in one day. It’s great to have the ability to revisit your favourite Disney rides at either park during the day – and that’s exactly what you can do if you choose a Park Hopper Disneyland ticket.

How does the Disney Park Hopper Ticket work?

After a certain time each day (it depends upon the day and season – usually 10am for quieter days or 2pm for busy days) you can walk (“hop back and forwards”) between the parks as much as you like with your Klook Disneyland Park Hopper Ticket – too easy!

Again, you have the option of choosing from 2 to 5 days. We pinged around like crazy with our Park Hopper tickets, and although they’ll cost you a little more, they’re definitely worth it to optimise your time at Disneyland.

What are Disneyland Lightning Lanes?

Lightning Lanes are basically a fast lane you can buy as a Disneyland ticket add-on. There is a Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass which includes multiple once-only rides and a free photo download package, and the Lightning Lane Single, which is a single ride on two rides not included in the Multi Pass – Radiator Springs Racers in California Adventure, and Starwars Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland Park.

Lightning Lanes bypass much of the Disneyland long and winding standby ride queues by funneling you straight to the head of the line. This can save you hours of waiting in line. Several popular ride lines can be well over an hour, or even two hours long.

I’d highly recommend selecting Lightning Lane Klook Disneyland Resort California ticket package to access the Disneyland and California Adventure Lightning Lanes – time is money, and it is really worth its weight in gold!

Buy your Disneyland Resort tickets online here

Download the Disneyland App

To have your digital tickets on hand, and in preparation for your visit to Disneyland, download the Disneyland App before you go at the App Store and Google Play.

Navigate around the theme parks, find restaurants, rides, check for event times and other points of interest. You can check ride wait times and much more.

How do I link my tickets to the Disneyland App?

To link your Klook Disneyland tickets to the Disneyland App, you’ll need to create a Disney account and then copy your Klook ticket numbers onto your account. You can watch our Klook Disneyland Tickets YouTube video here for step-by-step instructions.

How do I make a Disneyland park reservation?

To make a Disney Resort park reservation, first you’ll need to link your Klook Disneyland tickets to the Disneyland App, then you can choose the dates you’d like to visit Disneyland. Watch the step-by-step instructions on our Klook Disneyland Tickets YouTube video here .

Is a Disneyland park reservation compulsory?

Yes, a Disneyland Resort park reservation is absolutely essential prior to visiting Disneyland in 2025. You must make a Disneyland Resort park reservation IN ADDITION to holding valid Disneyland Park tickets before you visit. People have been turned away at the Disneyland gates even if they have a valid ticket if they do not have a park reservation.

Do I need to make Disneyland reservations for both parks with a Park Hopper Ticket?

No, you only need to have a park reservation for the first park you visit, which you have already nominated on your Klook Disney ticket.

Buy your Disneyland tickets here and use our discount code

One of the cheapest ways to buy Disneyland tickets has to be online via the Klook App.

Use our Disneyland promo code discount!

Let’s Go Mum Readers get up to 10% off Disneyland tickets on Klook by using our promocode: LETSGOMUMKLOOK at checkout!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buy your Tokyo Disneyland tickets online at Klook here

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

LETSGOMUMKLOOK at Klook 

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Are you really buying Tokyo Disney parks merchandise?

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

Who owns Tokyo Disneyland?

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

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

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

Which stores are Tokyo Disney official stores?

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

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

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

Which are the official Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels?

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

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

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

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

Tokyo Disney MiraCosta Hotel

Tokyo Disney Ambassador Hotel

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

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

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

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

Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel

Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel

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

What is in the Tokyo Disney Resort Bon Voyage store?

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

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

Is the Disney Store in Ikspiari at Maihama official?

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

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

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

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

What do the USA Tokyo and Osaka Disney Stores sell?

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

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

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

Which are the Japan USA Disney Stores?

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

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

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

Watch our Osaka Disney Store Tour YouTube video here.

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Tokyo Disney Resort Shopping FAQs

Where can I buy Duffy and Friends merchandise in Japan?

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

Can I buy Duffy and Friends at Tokyo Disneyland?

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

Where can I buy Tokyo Disney Popcorn Buckets?

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

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

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

Can I buy Tokyo Disney Ears outside of the parks?

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

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

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

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

At Disneysea you can buy Pandora from Bella Minni collections .

They can be frequently sold out.

Can I buy Tokyo Disney merchandise online?

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

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

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

Watch our Tokyo Disney Store Standby pass booking guide here.

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

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 Are there Tokyo Disneyland Official Merchandise Resellers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buy your Tokyo Disneyland tickets online at Klook here

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

LETSGOMUMKLOOK at Klook 

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

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

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

Tokyo Disneyland Facebook Group

Love all things Tokyo Disneyland, or just have more questions? Join our huge Tokyo Disney Facebook Group here!

Additional Tokyo planning reading

Top Tokyo Tourist Attractions you shouldn’t miss

Hotels with free shuttles to Tokyo Disney Resort

You may also be interested in these other Disneyland holidays…

Read about our Aussie family Disneyland Park California holiday here.

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

Where can I buy discounted Tokyo Disney Resort Tickets?

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

Buy your Tokyo Disneyland tickets online at Klook here

Buy your Tokyo Disneyland tickets online at KKDay here

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

Use my discount promocodes on Klook or KKDay to get up to 10% off many Japan attractions by using our discount promocodes:

LETSGOMUMKLOOK at Klook checkout

LETSGOMUM at KKDay checkout

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Which is the cheapest Tokyo Disney Hotel?

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

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

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

Are Tokyo Disney Celebration Wish and Discover hotels the same?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Disney Celebration Wish hotel

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

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

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

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

Disney Celebration Discover hotel

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

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

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

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

How much is the Disney Celebration Hotel price per night?

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

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

What is a Disney Celebration hotel room like?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How big are Twin Beds in Tokyo Disney Hotels?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All Tokyo Disney Hotel TVs includes the Disney+ Channel.

What is a Disney Celebration bathroom ensuite like?

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

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

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

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

Are Celebration hotel rooms comfortable?

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

What is the Disney Celebration breakfast like?

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

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

Can I have dinner at the Disney Celebration Hotel?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does Disney Celebration Hotel have a free shuttle bus?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel address?

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

What is the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel phone number?

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

Where is the Disney Celebration Hotel located on a map?

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

Disney Celebration Hotel in a nutshell…

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

Is the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel a good choice?

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

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

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

What are closer hotels around the same price?

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

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

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

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

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Further reading…

You can read more about Tokyo Disneylands best rides here.

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Disability Access Services

 How do I buy a Shanghai Disneyland Disability pass?

You can buy a Shanghai Disneyland disability entrance ticket by contacting the Shanghai Disney Resort Reservation Center or through the Shanghai Disneyland App, official website or WeChat Account.

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How do I enter Shanghai Disneyland with my Disability ticket?

Upon arrival at the Shanghai Disneyland entrance produce your valid entrance ticket.
You may need to pass the “ID Query” page of “China Disabled Person’s Federation” WeChat Official Account to verify your disability at the Main Entrance and/or have your disability verification documents and also your passport to enter.

What happens if my disability documents aren’t acceptable at the entrance?

If for some reason your disability certificate or other documents are not found to be acceptable evidence of your disability you may pay the difference to obtain a standard entrance ticket so that you can still enter the park.

How do I register to get a Disability pass for Shanghai Disney Rides?

You need to register for a Disability Access Pass inside the park at the Customer Service Office immediately inside the Shanghai Disneyland entrance gates.

Make sure all members of your party who may wish to ride with you are present so they can also be noted as your ride group. You can have up to a total of six people including the disabled person accompanying you.

It takes around fifteen minutes to fill in the DAS application form and have your disability documents verified. You will then be issued with a Disability Access Services card to use.

How do I use a Disability card at Shanghai Disneyland?

The Disability card will allow you to spend your queueing time elsewhere than in the actual queue, so you will be able to sit, eat or spend time elsewhere than waiting in line for the ride you would like to ride. This DAS service is not regarded as a fast pass like a Tokyo Disney paid Premier Pass or the USA Genie+ pass, but a queue place holder.

Instead of producing your card at each ride like in the theme parks in Japan, you will need to go to a central Guest Services office for each ride area where they handle all of the rides for that area or world. There are several throughout the park.

At the Guest Services offices there are ride lists along with their current wait times displayed.

The attendant at Guest Services will fill in a line on your card for your chosen ride. The current listed queue wait time will be written down as your return time for that ride.

A barcoded ticket will also be enabled on your Shanghai Disney Resort app for the disabled person and all members of your party.

At the ride return time written on your card, go directly to that ride and show them your Disability card and you scan the app tickets to gain entry to the ride Priority Queue. There you can go to the head of the queue, bypassing the regular queue.

When you have completed that ride, return to the central office to register for a return time for another ride in that area – or you can move on to go to another office for another ride area.

Do I need all the members of our ride party to be with me when getting the ride card filled out?

No, the carer or companion of the disabled person can take the card and get the return ride on their own.

Where can I use the Disability Card to avoid waiting in the ride queue?

Your Disability Card will work for every ride queue with the exception of the large but constantly moving queue to get into the Zootopia area. It will work for the Zootopia ride inside the Zootopia world area.

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

There isn’t a great deal of information regarding what is acceptable proof of a disability other than an “official disability certificate issued by the relevant government”. Acceptable disabilities can include physical, developmental neurodiverse such as Autism (ASD) and ADHD, neurological, cognitive and mental disabilities.

As an Australian, our government NDIS & a supporting GP Doctor’s letter was accepted as proof for DAS at Shanghai Disneyland.

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

Should I bring our passports to Shanghai Disneyland?

Yes, you will need your passport as a tourist in China to enter Shanghai Disneyland, regardless of your ticket-type.

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

No. We used English documents without a problem.

Can I still get Shanghai Disney Resort disabled ride access if I have already bought a standard ticket?

Yes. We had standard entrance tickets and could still obtain a Disability Access Service pass. You can add this to your standard park access ticket by registering for the Disability Access Service add-on at the Guest Services office inside the park near the entrance.

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

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

Do Shanghai Disney Resort Cast Members speak English?

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

Where do I go at my ride queue return time?

You go to the ride Priority Lane – the same place you go to if you have a paid Fast Pass. Sometimes you will be moved through a special disability entrance.

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

Shanghai Disneyland appeared to be quite relaxed about return times as long as you arrive after the stated return time. You cannot enter any earlier.

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Shanghai Disneyland Disability Resources

Disability information can be found on the offical Shanghai Disney Resort website here.

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