Located in Maihama, Disneyland and Disneysea is a must visit themepark around Tokyo. Most people recommended 2 days for each park, but a day trip.
Tickets available, there is day-pass available via purchase online or via Klook platform.
Some useful blogs:
- Visit tips and tricks
- Blog from TDR Explorer
- Crowd calendar to pick the right dates. In general, weekday is recommended with Tuesday to Thursday if possible as least crowded. Also it's good to watch out for Japanese holiday, for example summer holiday starts late July.
- Travel intern guide.
Disneyland is oriented towards classic Disney and younger crowd. Disneysea on the other hand is oriented towards teens and older with more thrilling rides.
Disneysea
Top rides to aim for:- Toy Story Mania (American waterfront)
- Soaring: Fantastic flight (Mediterranean)
- Journey to
the Center of the Earth (Mysterious Island)
- Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull (Lost River Delta)
Top shows:
- Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance! — A dance-along program for kids with Mickey Mouse and friends. 15mins, 11:05 a.m. / 12:20 p.m. / 1:35 p.m. / 3:25 p.m. / 4:40 p.m.
- Big Band Beat: A Special Treat — Broadway performance with a live jazz band and Mickey on the drums. 25mins, 11:30 a.m. / 12:55 p.m. / 2:20 p.m. / 4:20 p.m. / 5:45 p.m.
- Believe! Sea of Dream (30 mins) on 7:40pm
Tips:
- Escape the afternoon heat and head to Triton’s Kingdom at the Mermaid Lagoon (DisneySea)
- Midday seasonable greeings - save a seat on the Mediterranean Harbor near the railings at least half an hour before the show to secure a good spot for the seasonal greeting. Let's Celebrate with Colors 12pm / 4pm
- Catch the stunning firework display at DisneySea which happens daily at 8:30PM. We suggest saving a spot at the Mediterranean Waterfront in advance. Sky full of colors Fireworks around 8:40pm (5 mins)
- Submit lottery for shows
- Bring food / bento
- Visit Magellan’s for a midday drink (DisneySea)
Disneyland
Top rides to aim for:
- Enchanted tale of Beauty and the Beast
- Haunted Mansion
Shows and Parades:
- Mickey’s Magical Music World — Catch Mickey Mouse and your favourite characters in a live stage performance in the majestic Fantasyland Forest Theatre.
- Club Mouse Beat — A dynamic live song and dance show by Mickey Mouse and his Friends.
From April 15, 2023 through March 31, 2024, a part of the show will be presented in a special version commemorating the Tokyo Disney Resort 40th anniversary. (25 mins)
- Harmony in Color parade, 45 mins around 3:45pm
- Mickey Magical musical world (5 shows a day) 10:50 a.m. / 12:15 p.m. / 1:40 p.m. / 3:45 p.m. / 5:10 p.m.
Tips:
- Tokyo Disneyland, the Electrical Parade Dreamlights is a night parade you wouldn’t want to miss. With lit-up floats and classic Disney music, the atmosphere is pretty magical. 730pm (grab seat 45 mins before)
- Sky full of colors Fireworks around 8:40pm (5 mins)
- Bring food / bento
- Apply lottery for shows
Credit to <https://thetravelintern.com/ultimate-tokyo-disneyland-and-disneysea-guide/>
