The essential beginner’s guide to Tokyo Disney Resort’s Happy Entry 15 minutes early entry into Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea – how to get it, where you go and if it’s worth it!
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.
Where can I buy Tokyo Disney Resort Tickets online?
KKDay is one of the biggest official sellers of Tokyo Disney Resort theme park tickets!
KKDay Disney Admission tickets CAN be used with your Disney Hotel Happy Entry early entry pass!
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
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?
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Find out more at the official Tokyo Disney Happy Entry website page here.
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Further reading…
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