When it speaks of theme parks, some adults tend to skip them in the itinerary thinking that they are too old to enjoy it. The truth is, theme parks can cater to visitors of all ages as there are numerous attractions and activities that also suit the kids at heart.
Asians are huge fans of theme parks. In fact, Tokyo Disneyland is admittedly the second Disneyland franchise that I visited. The first was at Hong Kong Disneyland in 2006. But since it has been ages, I was so excited to visit the so-called "happiest place on Earth" again.
Tokyo Disneyland is divided into seven areas namely: World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Toontown, and Tomorrowland with each area having its respective theme.
But among all the attractions in the park, I was in awe the most by Cinderella’s Castle.
The street parades are also must-sees. A good tip is to find your seat as early as 30 minutes before the start time. Everyone gathers up to catch this parade so it is really jam-packed. If you don’t mind sitting on the floor, I definitely recommend it as it gives the best view of the street parade.
The daytime parade “Happiness is Here” runs for 30 minutes. It was a showcase of dance, Disney characters, and beautiful floats!
At night, don’t miss the "Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights," a spectacular parade of lights featuring the glowing floats ridden by different Disney characters.
Tip: Standing, using lengthy tripods / monopods, and anything else that may obstruct the view may be prohibited during the parade. Also, unused wheelchairs and strollers may be folded. This is to consider the ones viewing at the back and at the benches.
Restaurants and food stands are all over the area. Food won’t be a problem inside the park. I find it so cute that even the food containers are Disney inspired! We ate lunch at Lunch Plaza and I ordered this Mickey Mouse platter for 1,050 yen (PHP 460).
Most of the live shows in Tokyo Disneyland are in Japanese language. Unfortunately, there is no English translation yet. Although we skipped them, other activities in the park are countless.
In fact, it is best to spend a full day at Tokyo Disneyland in order to catch the presentation at Cinderella’s Castle before the park's closing time. While the fireworks brighten the skies, the castle also sparkles and glows at night!
Entrance fee:
A one-day pass costs 7,400 yen (PHP 3,250) for adults, 6,700 yen (PHP2,937) for senior citizens and 4,800 yen (PHP 2,103) for children 4-11 years old. The fee is inclusive of all the rides, shows, and attractions inside the park.
Tip: It is best to reserve and purchase online to avoid the queue especially on weekends and holidays.
In our case, we fell in line at the park without any reservation. Even if we went on a Tuesday at opening time, there was still a long line that took us around 20-30 minutes.
Operating hours:
Tokyo Disneyland is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 pm, but schedule may vary. It is best to check the park operation calendar always.
How to get there:
The Maihama station is the nearest station to Tokyo Disneyland. It is served by two lines, namely JR Keiyo Line and JR Musashino Line. Once at Maihama Station, it may take around a 5 to 10-minute walk to reach the Tokyo Disneyland main gate.
There is also a Disney Resort Line in the area, an exclusive monorail that links Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Sea and Disney Hotels for the convenience of those who are going to other Disney attractions aside from Tokyo Disneyland.
View my Tokyo Disneyland vlog here.
Tokyo Disneyland
Address: 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture 279-0031 Japan
Phone: +81 45-330-5211
Website: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
View my other Japan entries here.
Asians are huge fans of theme parks. In fact, Tokyo Disneyland is admittedly the second Disneyland franchise that I visited. The first was at Hong Kong Disneyland in 2006. But since it has been ages, I was so excited to visit the so-called "happiest place on Earth" again.
Tokyo Disneyland is divided into seven areas namely: World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Toontown, and Tomorrowland with each area having its respective theme.
But among all the attractions in the park, I was in awe the most by Cinderella’s Castle.
The street parades are also must-sees. A good tip is to find your seat as early as 30 minutes before the start time. Everyone gathers up to catch this parade so it is really jam-packed. If you don’t mind sitting on the floor, I definitely recommend it as it gives the best view of the street parade.
The daytime parade “Happiness is Here” runs for 30 minutes. It was a showcase of dance, Disney characters, and beautiful floats!
At night, don’t miss the "Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights," a spectacular parade of lights featuring the glowing floats ridden by different Disney characters.
Tip: Standing, using lengthy tripods / monopods, and anything else that may obstruct the view may be prohibited during the parade. Also, unused wheelchairs and strollers may be folded. This is to consider the ones viewing at the back and at the benches.
Restaurants and food stands are all over the area. Food won’t be a problem inside the park. I find it so cute that even the food containers are Disney inspired! We ate lunch at Lunch Plaza and I ordered this Mickey Mouse platter for 1,050 yen (PHP 460).
Most of the live shows in Tokyo Disneyland are in Japanese language. Unfortunately, there is no English translation yet. Although we skipped them, other activities in the park are countless.
In fact, it is best to spend a full day at Tokyo Disneyland in order to catch the presentation at Cinderella’s Castle before the park's closing time. While the fireworks brighten the skies, the castle also sparkles and glows at night!
Entrance fee:
A one-day pass costs 7,400 yen (PHP 3,250) for adults, 6,700 yen (PHP2,937) for senior citizens and 4,800 yen (PHP 2,103) for children 4-11 years old. The fee is inclusive of all the rides, shows, and attractions inside the park.
Tip: It is best to reserve and purchase online to avoid the queue especially on weekends and holidays.
In our case, we fell in line at the park without any reservation. Even if we went on a Tuesday at opening time, there was still a long line that took us around 20-30 minutes.
Operating hours:
Tokyo Disneyland is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 pm, but schedule may vary. It is best to check the park operation calendar always.
How to get there:
The Maihama station is the nearest station to Tokyo Disneyland. It is served by two lines, namely JR Keiyo Line and JR Musashino Line. Once at Maihama Station, it may take around a 5 to 10-minute walk to reach the Tokyo Disneyland main gate.
There is also a Disney Resort Line in the area, an exclusive monorail that links Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Sea and Disney Hotels for the convenience of those who are going to other Disney attractions aside from Tokyo Disneyland.
View my Tokyo Disneyland vlog here.
Tokyo Disneyland
Address: 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture 279-0031 Japan
Phone: +81 45-330-5211
Website: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
View my other Japan entries here.
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