How to visit Tokyo Disney Resort

How to visit Tokyo Disney Resort
Last Updated: 22-07-2024
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How can I visit Tokyo Disney Resort, isn’t it really expensive and I guess it’s not as easy a place to reach compared to Orlando ? … Well some of you may be thinking this but actually Japan is a very accessible country and the overall cost of exploring a different side of Disney is more achievable than you might imagine.

So when is a good time to go ? .. While we focus mostly on Disney with this package, if you also wanted to explore Japan, the autumn season is perfect for seeing the traditional cherry blossoms, experienced the seasonal changing of colors and enjoying a temperature that will satisfy most travel lovers. September & October can be a bit hit or miss though with the weather and you may face a few days of high winds and lashing rains, but fans of the Halloween season might be willing to overlook those downsides in favour of experiencing one the resorts best loved festivals.

As you might expect, July and August are pretty crowded and two of the warmest months to visit Tokyo Disney Resort, with the parks often at capacity and the humidity at an all time high. For those who are not fans of long queues and sweating, these are probably months to avoid. May & June on the other hand are still a warm months but a lot less crowded, so if you do need to travel in a summer month then this maybe the perfect time for you.

March to April tend to be the busiest months, especially towards the end of April when you reach Golden Week (a collection of four national holidays in Japan all happening within seven days). February tends to be similar to March, very busy, but the weather is a little cooler and it has been known to snow in the early days of the month. The lowest crowd level days are found mid-January, after the christmas season has ended. While it will be very cold, the trade off is a very peaceful and quieter park.

Our guide itinerary below is based on a real booking we recently made for a customer and serves as an example of a generally good time of the year to visit Tokyo Disney Resort, since November and December can offer lower crowd numbers along with reasonably enjoyable temperatures.

Tokyo Disney Resort is located just outside Tokyo in Urayasu (Tokyo Bay) and has two separate parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. These two Disney destinations are Japan’s most visited theme parks and drawing in millions of visitors every year.

Tokyo Disneyland is your classic Disney style park, with Cinderella Castle at its hub, 6 immersive lands including their version of Main Street USA called World Bazaar (under cover for those rainy days) and hosts many beloved attractions like Space Mountain (currently being reimagined), Pirates of the Caribbean and It’s A Small World, alongside unique to Tokyo’s Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast and Happy Ride with Baymax.

Tokyo DisneySea is a destination unlike any other in the world and features nautical themes inspired by stories from the sea in its many ‘ports’. Tower of Terror in this park has a completely different storyline to its counterparts for example, going with a more mystical adventure rather than the traditional twilight zone styling.

Fantasy Springs

Tokyo DisneySea also offer the newest and most advanced land expansion of any Disney resort in the world, the first ever ‘Fantasy Springs’, and the eight port in this park. In itself this new realm features three lands dedicated to the movies of Tangled, Frozen and Peter Pan, with four state-of-the-art attractions, exclusive merchandise, themed dining experiences, and a luxurious new hotel. The Fantasy Springs Hotel is only the second accommodation in the world found physically inside a Disney theme park, after the Hotel MiraCosta (which is also at Tokyo DisneySea).

First things first, this is just an idea of itinerary to visit Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan. Every aspect can be changed, amended, added to and explored in a million different ways to fit with your desired dream holiday and budget.

This holiday package includes flights from the UK (London Heathrow), however we can always package with flights from anywhere in the world in your own currency. All you have to do is request a quote.

The price quoted is based on live pricing, so is subject to change at any time. It’s simply designed to give you an idea of what the costs could be. Your package may cost more or less depending on what you want included.

We would also mention that booking an adventure to visit Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan can only done 11-months out from your preferred departure date since most of the flights, hotels, tickets etc that you will require will not be on sale before then.

We never quote for holiday elements that are not physically bookable or offer quotes based on a best guesses. No company should be booking you a holiday they can not guarantee would take place.

It’s also worth noting that Tokyo Disney Resort hotels are currently only available to book 3-4 months out from an arrival date, and generally for a maximum of 5 nights only, but there are a lot of excellent off site hotels around Tokyo Disney Resort which are of a really good value in comparison and only steps away from the parks. These off site alternatives are what we have based the itinerary below on and can offer a way to discover the magic of visiting the Tokyo Disney Resort while keeping the overall costs down.

There are other extra items we haven’t included costs for as these are subject to the individual such as possible visa costs, depending on the country you hold a passport for. Food & Drinks costs are also not included, and other general expenses such as buying merchandise and add on sightseeing options are also not included.

Departure Day
London Heathrow – Haneda International 
Japan Airlines – Economy – Flight Time 13 hr(s) and 30 min(s)

While economy can be the cheaper travel option, you may want to upgrade to premium economy for your outbound and return journeys. These are very long flights and that little extra leg room and more comfortable seating is a blessing (trust me, it’s worth the extra expense). Plus with premium economy you generally get access to an airport lounge for a little pre-flight champagne (or soft drink if you prefer)

With this flight you will be taking off one day and landing the following day due to crossing international date lines.

Transfers: Private Car Airport To Hotel Included

Day 1

7 Nights | Hilton Tokyo Bay | 4 Star
Room: Deluxe Park View Room with Breakfast

Situated on the eastern shore of Tokyo Bay, Hilton Tokyo Bay Hotel is the official hotel of Tokyo Disney Resort. Offering spacious rooms with ocean or Disney Resort views and features 5 restaurants, plus an indoor and outdoor pool. Bayside Monorail Station on the Disney Resort Line is just a 5-minute walk or 1-minute shuttle ride away, and goes directly to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea as well as Tokyo Disney Resort versions of Disney Springs called ‘Ikspiari’.

Disney Hotel Upgrade: You may want to consider upgrading to either the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea MiraCosta, Tokyo Ambassador Hotel, Tokyo Celebration Hotel, and the Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel when they go on sale. Generally this is from around 3 month out from arrival.

Day 2 – Day 7

Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea
Inc. 1 day park entry ticket per person

Tokyo Disney Resort does not operate a park hoping option so our recommendation would be 3x Tokyo Disneyland park days, and 3x Tokyo DisneySea park days. These are two very large parks and there is a lot to see and do.

Day 8

Transfers: Private Car Hotel to Airport Included

Departure Day
Haneda International – London Heathrow
Japan Airlines – Economy – Flight Time 15 hr(s) and 00 min(s)

Making dining reservations for each resort: 

It is worth getting to know the various dining locations when you visit Tokyo Disney Resort, from the table service options to quick service dining, via the official park app. Then make a plan of where you would like to eat each day. Some places may need advanced reservations and others will be quick service locations where you queue up and wait.

– Tokyo Disney Resort – Opens 30 days prior to your desired dining date via the Official App

Official Park App

Available to download from both the Apple App Store & Google Play Stores.

Link your park tickets ahead of arrival to save time on site. Most of the app features will not work until you are in resort and scanned through the gates. Scan tickets at the gates via your mobile device to gain entry then we highly recommend staying on the app once through and, before doing anything else, reserve your free standby passes & priority passes, request show access (lottery) and purchase any paid premier access attractions that maybe available. While you may begrudge paying to access rides, you will thank us for this advice when you see just how long some of the most popular attraction queues can be. Worth every penny!

The app will give you times to which you can return and secure further passes so make sure to take note and be ready to reserve your next batches. These options go fast and once gone, they are gone. The show request lotter system you can only do once a day and is incredibly difficult to secure, however our understanding is the app will allow you at least one during your stay to access one of these shows via the lottery, assuming you have linked all your tickets ahead of time.

Local Extra Information 

Tokyo

• We recommend having about JPY¥20,500 (£100) in cash.
• Use your credit card inside Tokyo Disney Resort for many purchases (including food). Small food carts and monorail tickets are cash only. Monorail day pass JPY¥700 (£3.45)
• Once you go into each city, it’s hit or miss if shops accept credit cards.

Extra Tip: Always choose local currency when paying by credit card to potentially avoid foreign transaction fees.(check with your credit card provider first). Always good to save a little extra off those merchandise purchase costs when you visit Tokyo Disney Resort on your next big adventure.

Let’s start planning your visit Tokyo Disney Resort today.