Tokyo DisneySea

Fun for all ages and you can easily fill an entire day here even into the night. My favourite ride was journey to the centre of the earth. Lots of stores selling cool Disney memorabilia for both adults and kids. This place is very busy in the mornings expect to be standing in a line for atleast 30 minutes. Buy tickets in advance off reputable sellers.

One of the best theme parks I have ever been to. I was able to visit late September 2024, it was a warm sunny day (very warm, and humid) but the park is incredible. I wish Disney would learn a few things from this one. The park is clean. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The scenery is well maintained and in my opinion the top tier level of what scenery at a theme park could be. I was only able to visit for a day but felt like I was still able to see and do a lot. I would recommend two days to be on the safe side, especially if traveling with family, to allow for frequent stops and exploring. In 2-3 I feel like you would sufficiently be able to see and do everything in this park for a family or leisurely travel. Restrooms are always available around the park and there was never a moment where I felt like they were too far. You will do a lot of walking at this park. There is an option to take some of the transport options (Riverboat/train) but overall, plan on being up and walking a lot. With that, mild hills and steps in some areas, nothing too drastic. Shade is minimal in I would say a good amount of the park (80%?), so sunscreen/umbrella would be good to have. Hope this helps, it is a wonderful park, and I really hope I get to visit again some day.

Amazing park, impressive rides, beautiful scenery. However, ultra long lines (up to 180 minutes for the best attractions, and even 20 minute lines for popcorn). Really amazing park, the best I've seen so far (worked previously at WWD), but it really seems like they sell 3 or 4 times the number of tickets they should.

Good time for kids and adults. Each area has a very nice unique theme that makes you feel like you’re there very well done! Popular rides have really long lines 90 - 120 minute wait times. Just plan your day and you will enjoy.

Disney Sea offers a unique and refreshing experience compared to Disneyland, with a variety of distinct rides and attractions. Familiar rides like Indiana Jones provide a similar yet enhanced experience with unique features—I honestly prefer the Disney Sea version. The scenic atmosphere is incredible, transporting you to different parts of the world, such as Europe and the Americas. Having visited some of these places in real life, I can say Disney didn’t skimp on the details. From Plaza Mayor to Florence to Venice, the craftsmanship and attention to detail are truly impressive. The only downside is that it’s also quite crowded, so it’s best to visit only if you have a full day to spare.

Still the happiest place on earth but very crowded when we visited. With long queue from the early morning. After entering the park make sure to get pass and show schedule as some shows only allows entrance via lottery. You'll need a whole day for this activity. And a lot of patience lining up. But the rides are pretty good especially the toy story ride

We came with a 10 month old and had a really good time. Great fun with rides and lots of places to eat. Really good facilities for babies as well. Baby changing rooms were great.

Truly the most magical place on earth. I've been to the US locations, and while it was easier to get on rides there, the atmosphere of Tokyo Sea is far more magical (except, perhaps for the Star Wars area in California). Absolutely beautiful! It's crowded for sure, rides fill up fast and you may not get a chance to ride, even if you're willing to pay. But even not knowing the language, it was very easy to navigate. Super friendly cast members! Much more affordable than the US. But even if they don't have pin trading, I wish they had more pin selection at the stores! Lots.of other cool, unique items though! Don't skip the popcorn! 😋

A must-do for any Disney lover! My favorite area was Fantasy Springs (with the Peter Pan, Tangled, and Frozen rides). Despite the complicated steps to get ride passes and enter the area, it was 100% worth it. The rides are spectacular and the scenery and design is gorgeous. You can tell that the engineered and designed these rides and restaurants with the fans of the film in mind, and I loved keeping an eye out for the Easter eggs within the restaurants! Only downside is that there are so many people in the park that the wait times get extremely long. Even though DPA is an option, it sells out early in the day. I didn't get a chance to explore everything the park had to offer, sI will definitely be back again soon!

Went to Disney Sea, soon after they lifted the entrance restrictions to Fantasy Springs, anyone can enter now. Loved it a lot and Disney did an amazing job with creating the scenes and villages. We love Disney sea, it's different than California adventures. But here's some tips for visiting: Arrive early, an hour or so before they open at 9:00am for general admission ticket. We waited 1 hr before we were actually in the park and by 10:00am the standby pass for rides in fantasy springs were not available. Only Peter Pan was available. IF Fantasy Springs is your goal, suggest you book a Disney hotel room so you can enter the park at 8:00am, this will give you a better chance of getting on the fantasy springs rides. Pre book your restaurants and shows if available OR as soon as you enter. The lines for food is insane, but you can do a mobile order from the app, BUT you still have a wait time to pick up your food order. Snacks carts and booths are available all over, but be prepared to wait in a line. Have some snacks in your bag "just in case" to hold you over. Popular rides have long wait times, similar to all Disney parks. The DPA is worth paying for if you can't get any passes. Once you book a ride you can't book another for 2 hrs, unless you are with other people that are not attached to your QR code and tickets. We don't exactly understand how their system works but trust me it's very hard to get passes for rides and the app is really really hard to navigate when you can't get internet connection. We ended up standing in line for the popular rides. Parades and shows are all in the Mediterranean water area and fills up quickly, the local Japanese tend to go early to hold their viewing spots. We loved the water shows it is amazing and different from California adventures. Stage shows are easier to get into, with shorter wait times. We didn't go to any since we booked the Duffy dinner show, which was worth the price for a prefixed dinner. Dinner at cape cod cook off was surprisingly good, it was a pasta dish, fresh salad, strawberry dessert and drink. Show was okay, but super "kawaii" to see Duffy and friends. Fireworks are good, we were outside park so we got some nice pix of fireworks with the globe , it was awesome. Popcorn containers if you looking for the cutest containers Disney sea has them, way cuter than Disneyland. And they seem to have more flavors at Disney sea. Try milk chocolate, I was like no way, but I wanted the container so had to get the popcorn and it surprised me and it was "oishii"! Parking is NOT free and be warned they had us early birds park far and the later people parked in the closer lot, that kinda sucked as Disney sea is on the ocean front and it was super cold walking back to our car since we were parked closer to the water. This made no logical sense to me? Overall for the price of admission, plus the DPA fees we paid it was a great day at Disney! Love Japan Disney over California, they have cuter merchandise.

Between Tokyo DisneyLand and DisneySea I was told that the one to go to if I had to pick one would be DisneySea. This is definitely the cleanest Disney theme park I've been to. There's also plenty of seating all over that I never really had trouble looking for a place to sit, whether it's outside or in one of the restaurants. When going with a group I recommend staying as one group in the Tokyo Disney Resort app so that you can try for passes all at once, otherwise if you're in separate groups you run the risk of only a few people getting passes and others not getting in. Even if part of your group decides to split off, you can pick and choose the people to try the passes for. My group did not do this and decided to stay in separate individual groups in the app, and because of that mistake we were not able to get into Fantasy Springs. I was the only one in my group who was able to get passes for one of the shows, but no one else was able to get them. This problem could have been avoided if we were all in the same group so that we could request the passes all at once. The food here was great. Each area has their own unique food that you can get, and they have so many different popcorn flavors that we really tried to get all of them. My favorite items were the the Gyoza Sausage Bun, Sweet Soy Churro, and the Garlic Shrimp Popcorn. Even their hot dogs come with ketchup and mustard packets that you just snap open right over them, which is super convenient. I was actually the least impressed with the rides. I went on Tower of Terror and Journey to the Center of the Earth, and I feel like the rides ended right when it was starting to get fun. Waiting in line was long but you could also pay for the premier pass in some others. I think it's about $12-15 per pass, so you could do that as well so that you won't have to wait in line as long. Overall it was a fun journey. Definitely the best of the Disney theme parks that I've been to. I would definitely have to come back to experience Fantasy Springs.

I finally visited DisneySea! I've visited TokyoDisney several times but this was my first for DisneySea and it was so fun. It is different than our local California Adventure park here in SoCal. I love most things Disney especially all the theme parks and I will definitely visit again. We went on a weekday so it wasn't too crowded but the lines for the popular rides will end up having 60-120 min wait times. The food lines also get long like 45-75 min wait times so plan well. Even the snack lines for popcorn or churros can get wait times of 30 mins. Definitely try a bunch of different food/snacks here as it is much cuter and some are tastier than our Disney Parks in SoCal. And the prices are much cheaper. It will get pretty crowded to ride the trains back if you stay til the end so keep that in mind otherwise have a great time. Use the App for priority pass or premier access or to book restaurant reservations. I always forget then don't see very much.

If you are planning a trip to Tokyo Disney Sea, then please be sure to take notes on the following: -Get here early. I don't mean right at 9:00 am when it opens, because that is when things will start get moving. Arriving at 8:00-8:30 am is going to be ideal, so that you get a decent place in line. Be forewarned. When the doors open at 9:00, expect to wait in lines for another hour or so... -Use the app as soon as possible. When you are in the vicinity, be sure to have a good wireless connection and check the app to reserve spots for exclusive rides, and FANTASY SPRINGS. Yes, this is an exclusive area with exclusive rides, and you cannot get in for rides or dine UNLESS you reserve on the app. -Again get into FANTASY SPRINGS. Fantasy Springs has the Frozen ride and the Rapunzel ride, both of which are in Japanese but have amazing effects, as well as extremely life-like robotics that brings characters and the story to life. -Be prepared to wait in line for everything. Yes, that includes snacks, food, rides. Even waiting for a popcorn or an ice cream will take at least 30 minutes. -Have a good camera. Tokyo did a very amazing job creating an amazingly immersive, realistic environment. You will feel like you are in another world. Capture the experience, live the experience. -Enjoy the night scenes. Super amazing, and the whole venue changes. You'll see a live "volcano" and will seem to have been transported to into a moonlight scene of Italy, as well as all the other disney worlds. Seriously, if you are in Tokyo do not miss this place. Your loved ones will love you even more for it.

I've been to every Disney park in the world and this is by far the worst. The park is overly crowded and inefficient for absolutely no reason. I'm glad that it's checked off my list and that they don't charge USA entry prices but I will never visit this park again, even if it's free. The day started with an over 2 hour wait for entry after 9am only to be bombarded with line after line after line. In my opinion it's a waste but you can give it a go yourself if you must. Universal Studios was better.

If you're ever in Tokyo. This is definitely a spot to visit. Probably the best disney park by far I've visited. I visited at the end of September when it was just starting to cool down. You can take a cab directly to the entrance but if not most will be entering by train. I would say get to the park early as it's likely to be packed full at the entrance at the beginning. Pro tip make use of the app and be sure to have your ticket good to go on it. Also be sure to try and reserve a ticket to a ride in fantasy springs you will need a ticket to enter that area. There's different flavors of popcorn around the park so be sure to give to them a try

Tokyo Disney Resort is another happy place to go, as it should also be in your bucket list of destinations. The Disney Resort has two Disney Parks which they are Tokyo Disneyland, and Disney Sea. However, the two parks combined is probably the same size as Disneyland Anaheim, CA, but has no comparison to the size of Disney World in Orlando, Fl. Pre-booking your tickets and settings dates months in advance is recommended. They too, have blackout dates, and the earlier you book, the better. I'd say six to eight months in advance. Also, paying more for priority tickets is recommended. On a typical day, you'll be waiting at an hour for the different rides. And the more popular the ride is, the waiting period is much longer. Some rides allows you to book in advance to avoid over crowding. But paying more for priority tickets imo is worth it for rides that are popular... *cough* Tower of Terror *cough* Indiana Jones *cough*. It guarantees you to cut almost to the front walking through the priority lane. You'll probably wait 20% of the time which is totally worth it. Everyone who works there are always so happy. Always smiling, waving, and extremely polite. And they speak in Japanese. Many employees also speak English as well. But, I'm sure you could figure out what they might be saying by following what everybody else is doing. Lol. If you're having difficulty, use Google translate. It does wonders. Most rides were up and running. There was a few that was shut down for maintenance reasons. There was also one that was abruptly closed when we were in line. The Peter Pan ride. No biggy for me at least, but I was a bit disappointed to waste valuable time since the park closes at 9pm. Their Disney hours are 8am to 9pm during the fall season. And when there's a private event, they'll close at 6:30pm. Yes, i was a bit disappointed about 6:30pm closing one day. But it was also raining. Overall, I had a fun experience. Tokyo Disney was in my bucket list. The park is extremely clean. Nobody litters. The ironic thing was there wasn't too many trashcans for the vacationers to use. And the food, plastic, and can waste had to be separated for recycling. I had a great time.

Tokyo DisneySea is a unique experience only available in Japan, therefore it is a must visit for those big on Disney and/or theme parks. I really had a great time with my boyfriend, as he has never went before. The food was easily better than the California counter part, with some really colorful and Instagram worthy ones (Ukiwah Bun and Little Green Manjus). The only gripe I had with the experience is the insane amount of people and waiting in lines. We took the first train out by waking up at 4:00a, arrived at the park entrance at 6:30p and there was already so many people that I could barely see the front gate. I don't think it is humanly possible to experience all of the attractions in a single day. Despite this, we really enjoyed all of the experiences and attractions we were able to do including those in Fantasy Springs. The Rapunzel and Frozen's rides were really beautiful; I was amazed by the characters, how natural their movements were, and the references to their respective movies. Pack light, come early at gate opening, and make magical memories at DisneySea!

I've heard so many raving reviews about Tokyo Disney Sea so I definitely had to visit during my Japan trip! I was lucky enough to be able to visit the newly opened Fantasy Springs area within the park which was breathtaking! We got to the park at about 7 AM on a weekday and was able to get a time slot to enter Fantasy Springs to standby for the Tangled ride later in the afternoon. All spots were taken but we got lucky by refreshing! The competition is quite fierce just to get a time slot for literally almost any ride or dining within Fantasy Springs due to how new it is and unfortunately if you're unable to you won't be able to go into that section of the park since it requires you to scan a pass to enter. The area is quite small so I'd say it's still worth going to Disney Sea even if you can't visit Fantasy Springs. If Fantasy Springs is a must for you be prepared to arrive super early! I've heard people start lining up even as early at 5 am! Now for where things fell a bit short! I think overall the experience was good but I truly wish more experiences did not require a standby pass just to queue or wait for an experience. For instance, even using a gachapon machine required a standby pass despite there being no one on line which I thought was quite interesting. This made the experience less enjoyable as the day was spent with us refreshing the app to see if there were more open spots that we could snag. Wait times are also on the higher end for most experiences but I understand that as the park is super popular! While the tangled ride was enjoyable, it was also super short. I was lucky as I had a later time slot so crowds thinned out but I'd be a bit sad if I had waited 2+ hours for such a short ride! I also found that I enjoyed Tokyo Disneyland more as I love Disney characters! I'd say DisneySea is unique in which it's definitely not as heavy on the Disney theming! Their mascot is duffy which is a super cute teddy bear character. All in all, I'd say Disney Sea is worth visiting but I lean towards Disneyland as I enjoy heavy Disney theming more!

DisneySea was truly an experience. Highlights: Definitely the animatronics of the rides (so beautiful!!), the food (alien mochi and churros are a must), and the boat parade/show on the water at the end of the day- I legit cried at the end. Lowlights: The merch was a little disappointing - I've always heard of how the exclusive tokyo Minnie ears were so much cheaper and I now understand why. The quality and designs were just not as interesting. Even if I purchased for the good deal, I couldn't see myself wearing any of them over the designs I've purchased in the states. The lowest of the lows: The insane hour you have to get to the park due to the current hype of Fantasy Springs. I arrived at 6:45am and I was not surprised at all that there was already a crowd sitting in front of the park waiting for the park to unofficially open at 8:30am. If you're a foreigner, make sure you have an eSim to secure your DPA and priority passes and strategize ahead of time. All in all I'm glad I had a chance to go, but I don't know if I'd go a second time knowing my overall sleep and queueing experience would be easier at Walt Disney World!

Getting in: Get there by 7:30am the latest. Some people come there by 6am. For non Japanese residents, you have to buy your ticket on Klook or some 3rd party. Just have that QR ready to scan when you show up and you're in! (Be extra sure of your day bc it's not refundable) Tips to not wait: Hit the places you care about the most first. The lines for everything whether it's shows, rides, or foods become extremely long. I personally recommend getting the important foods first and when lunch time comes, find some rides. The rides aren't as long at meal times. Rides: If you come on a rainy day, don't be upset! It's actually better bc the lines are much shorter. If you want to go on the famous ones: 20,000 Leagues or Journey to the Center of the Earth, RUN. I'm not kidding. As soon as the doors are open, people start running to those rides because if not, the wait 3- 4 hours. Make sure you snap photos when you're there because there's so little people at that time, you'll feel like VIP with how beautiful it is. Food: I highly recommend the Toy Story Alien Mochi. They're worth the hype! You can find it at Mediterranean Harbor at the Zambini Brothers' Ristorante. My top two favorite popcorn is the White Chocolate Matcha. It's in front of Scuttle's Scooters by the Mermaid Lagoon. It's not overly sweet and had a gentle matcha flavor. The Curry Popcorn is AMAZING. It's by the Arabian Coast and I finished 3 bags by myself. Skip the Pepper Popcorn. It's exactly as it sounds and was really disappointing. Souvenirs: For the really cute popcorn buckets, they do limit you to 3 a person. Bring some personal bags so that you can save your money on the food! Last but not least, bring some yen! They have a postboxes located all over where if you ship a postcard, you get a special stamp on them! I bought a bunch of postcards from all over Japan and shipped them at DisneySea. It's only 100 yen a stamp so go crazy! And just enjoy! It's impossible to do everything here so focus on what's most important to you and not stress.

I recently just went again for a solo momcation the week of October 20th for 2 days using the Tokyo Disney Vacation Package (150% worth every penny no matter what hotel you get) and I was able to get into Fantasy Springs with an all day pass and premier access (fast pass) on all rides in there!!! I had so much fun, but I did realize that this part is more fun for groups or if you have at least a friend. I had a lot more fun at Disneyland by myself. I did, however enjoy walking around and buying souvenirs, and eating the food, of course! Prices are still relatively the same from my last review and I swear I spent more money on transportation getting there from southern Kyushu than in the parks for all 3 days I have recently posted videos on YouTube about Fantasy Springs and have some 4K ride POVs as well for both parks! Check out the shorts for more videos on food, shopping and more in the Disney parks! https://youtu.be/bKGLRRaETFQ?si=lxmZn72RnQF_d5Kw

Story time! I was practicing from my room to the ground floor how to ask the cab driver to take me to DisneySea in Japanese. "Koko made onegaishimas DisneySea" *waves down a cab* Cab driver rolls down the window: Hi! Where do you need to go? Me: Oh... DisneySea please. Cab driver: Okay! Lets go! Lol. I should've just replied in Japanese. Had such a good time at DisneySea! It was a 30 minute cab ride from the Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi. I heard the train ride to DisneySea was an awesome experience. But I didn't trust myself navigating the train. I would've gotten myself lost. Lol. *Pro Tip* if you bought your ticket from Klook, make sure you have a way to scan the ticket into your Disney app. Luckily for me, I was able to take a picture of the QR code with my camera and was able to scan the QR code into the app. But it wasn't working right away. So if you can do it before you get into the park, it'll save you a lot of time. I got there around 830 and it was packed! I finally got into the park around 9:30 and I started looking for any Fantasy Springs reservations. I got one for the Tangled ride at 7:00PM. Mission Accomplished! I gotta say, DisneySea during October/Halloween was AMAZING! Everyone was in costume! And everyone's costume looked so LEGIT. All I kept thinking was "there's no way Disneyland in CA would ever allow this." Lol. Watched all the shows, bought all the merchandise, took a lot of pictures. Definitely need to go back! But like I said, it was a great experience.

Great park that is probably 1/3 the cost of the USA Disney parks. Here's how you do DisneySea as of October 2024. Have a basic understanding of the app before arriving. Arrive at 730 or earlier at the latest. You will still have hundreds of people ahead of you, but at least it won't be thousands. The park regularly opens early (830 when I visited) so plan to be late if you arrive at 900 - see my photo from around 800. There are three kinds of passes: 40th Anniversary Pass (DPA) which costs money, Priority Passes (PP) which are free, and Standby Passes (SP) which are free. Fantasy Springs must be your priority, but unless you buy a DPA, get an SP, or live in that resort section, you can't get in. The moment your ticket is scanned at the park entrance, start walking to Indiana Jones and at the same time request an SP for Peter Pan, and ALSO BUY a DPA for Frozen. You don't need to go on the underwhelming and VERY short Tangled ride because it lasts literally 4 minutes. Throughout the day until lunch keep refreshing the app to claim more passes for rides, especially the free PP ones. Pretty much everyone seemed to go to Toy Story and Soaring right as they entered making those lines very long to start (over 2 hours), but they thinned out to only 1.5 hour waits by 10 am. The best time to get in line for a ride is during lunch hours, dinner hours, or the parades. You can order meals to be picked up within ten minute windows at many restaurants. Use that to skip lines. My most overrated rides (that I experienced) were Soaring, Tangled, and 20,000 Leagues. Best were Indiana, Frozen, and Peter Pan (my fav). Skip the curry popcorn, do try the caramel popcorn. The alien mochi are excellent and can be found on the permanent menu of Zambini Brothers along with the equally delicious Mickey churro.

Main Points: 1. The crowd is HECTIC 2. Go in with the mindset that you might not be able to get everything done on your list 3. Take advantage of the affordable merch 4. Use the app religiously lol. When you're waiting in lines, keep refreshing! 5. Bring your own baby/toddler stroller. Their rentals are affordable but doesn't seem comfortable 6. If you're a foodie like me, try every food you can! 7. Enjoy and have fun! It can be stressful but it's totally worth it!

If we're just going by the rides and shows, Tokyo Disney Sea is in a league of its own amongst all Disney parks and if you're visiting Tokyo it absolutely demands a visit, especially if you're a Disney parks fan. The new Fantasy Springs area is just incredible and mind-blowing. And don't worry, it's not impossible to get into this new land (though you do have to show that you're in a virtual queue or have purchased Premier Access. Nor do you have to queue up, like most people do, 3 hours before the opening of the park to ensure you can get on one of the rides. Just don't do it. You'll be fine. They move the lines quickly at opening and then you go in and have at the app to buy your virtual queue or Premier Access. The best rides, the kind that are worth the price of admission (much lower than US Disney parks) are Peter Pan and Frozen (I never even have seen the movie but the ride is breathtaking), both in Fantasy Springs and 20,000 Leagues under the Sea. Journey to the Center of the Earth was unfortunately closed down the entire day we were there and that was my top ride pick that wasn't in Fantasy Springs. I'm not one for fireworks shows in general but the show that ends the night at Disney Sea isn't to be missed. It's about a half hour and is an entire water, lights and fireworks extravaganza with watercraft floats and music. It's awe-inspiring, honestly. Where Disney Sea fails for me is the food. I hate that I associate my time here with surviving on gross protein bars so that I wouldn't feel sick. Part of the Disney fun is that you can indulge here and there, even if Disney food isn't that great but here it's actually terrible, abysmal if you have any dietary restrictions at all. There is literally one vegetarian option in the park, a vegetable curry that I suffered through just to get some nutrition in my body. I remember having vegan options at Disney 30 years ago so I'm not sure what is up here but I actually don't think I'd ever return to Tokyo Disneyland or Sea because the food is that scarce/terrible. It may sound silly, but on average you're walking 10 miles on a Disney day and you need to fuel your body! And you're kind of stuck in the park unless you want to get on the metro back to the heart of Tokyo to find decent food.

What has happened to Tokyo Disney resort!? This has been the place my American friends kept raving about. I loved the food and alcohol options back in the day. My little ones enjoyed either simple rides or a show from a distance. Things could have been better if the new Fantasy Springs area was easier to access. We just wanted to walk around but they don't even allow that. I'm sure people that got in are having a great time. It is not clear if that we got unlucky or things are just different now. All the facilities for the small kids and the beautiful harbor and everything is still wonderful. It is just a bit different to get most out of it due to the new area and the app that seems to control traffic and honors people that can spend more money for premium access.

We got the early evening passport so we could check out DisneySea without dedicating a whole day to it. They have some rides unique to DisneySea: 20,000 leagues under the sea (kinda weak) and journey to the center of the earth (I'm a wuss and admittedly a tear or two escaped). The weekend/holiday evening pass hours are 3-9pm for ¥8700 ($58 USD). Not bad! The merch and food were very reasonable in comparison to Disneyland (LA). Don't expect to cover the entire park in these six hours though! As it's by the ocean, it can get very windy and cold here! Make sure you come prepared! Rides stop, specifically the ones on the water, when the wind picks up. The monorail also costs ¥300 per person per ride, which is steep considering it's one short stop on the way back. We didn't know at the time, but there's a (free) way to walk through the hotels instead of taking the train.

First and foremost, there was a time when Disney parks were on my bucket list. That changed in the mid-90s during my first trip to Disney World. Disney (mostly) did its part during that trip, but I learned real quickly that a two-year-old can be a pain in the ass when one must walk five miles in crowds. Though it is no longer a bucket list item, I have since enjoyed several trips to the Orlando location and now a visit to DisneySea in Tokyo. Like other Disney parks, this place is immaculate. The attractions are what they are -- very well planned and executed. As much as I love the U.S., I must admit that the customer service here is superior to anything I have experienced in Florida. I did not intend to visit a Disney park during my trip to Japan, but it was a nice visit indeed.

We came here super last minute and honestly it was fun! Instead of doing rides we opted to eat around Tokyo Disney Sea and it was totally worth it! We were lucky and got to try some of fall/halloween exclusive food/drinks. Everything was fairly priced (from Yen to USD) and honestly we'd come back and do it again!!

i heard the disneyland park in tokyo was similar to the one in anaheim, california and that their version of california adventures was tokyo disney sea! and it was just as magical ahhh everything was adorable like the ears were only about $15 and the foods are cooler and cheaper and of course it was all super clean. the app i will say, is super buggy and has glitches if you're going to utilize it for maps or ordering food. but yeah i had so much fun they go above and beyond breh * the fantasy springs area/ rides are restricted until you have a ticket (basically went early in the morning to reserve the tangled and frozen rides) btw

Instead of Disneyland, we decided to go to Disney Sea since it's the only one and we've been to Disneyland CA before. Unfortunately when we went there was a terrible rainstorm! Despite the downpour staff were still cheery, welcoming, and friendly! Some of the rides and attractions were closed due to the weather, but what we did do/see was fun. Cool to try different foods from Disney JP. I would definitely try to go again on a day with better weather and experience it fully if we are ever back in JP!

I was super happy to finally visited Tokyo DisneySea! It has been on my bucket list for so long! Just like other Disney parks, huge crowds and long lines. The park opened at 9am. My sisters and I got there around 8:30am and there was a huge crowd waiting to get in. Once the park opened, the lines went pretty fast. Bags checked at the entrance. Guests were offered 40th Anniversary Priority Pass. It is free and first come first serve. The Priority Pass allows guests to select eligible experiences and enter the venue at a specified time, and enjoy their selected experience with a reduced wait time. For the Premier Access, it is available for a fee, will allow guests to select designated times to be admitted to and enjoy certain experiences. Each attraction is a different fee. These passes are offered on the app. Be sure to download the app beforehand. There were many rides here that we didn't care for. We pretty much finished the whole park by 4pm. We stayed to watch the water show and hopefully the fireworks. Few rides here are the same as the ones in the States. It sucked though as some attractions were closed while we were there. This park is smaller than the ones in the States. The park here was really clean. Well, overall Japan is a clean country! The staffs around the parks were mostly very nice and welcoming. Japanese culture is definitely different from the States. Japanese loves to wave hands and bow. Super friendly! Because of the weather, the fireworks show was cancelled. I was a bit disappointed. Overall, I had a good time but I personally think the parks at the States are better. Phone reception at the parks was pretty bad for us. Hopefully will be better for you :)

I bought my tickets on the DisneySea website for 9,400 yen, which is ~ $60 USD per person. Since I stayed at the Hilton Tokyo Bay, I was able to take the Disney tram straight to DisneySea and arrived around 9am. There was a crowd of people in line, but since there were multiple gate entrances, the wait was only ~30 mins. Upon entering DisneySea, it felt just like a Disney land - characters, themed architecture, rides, food vendors... except on a smaller scale similar to California Adventures. I immediately checked-in on the Tokyo Disney Resort App to see if I could get into any shows. Unfortunately they were all booked. My favorite rides were Journey to the Center of the Earth (must!), Toy Story Mania, Sinbad's Storybook Voyage, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I wanted to ride on Soaring and Indiana Jones, but the lines for both rides were way too long.

DISNEY SEA WAS SO FUN!!i definitely enjoyed this Disneyland more than the one in LA. I got to go into the new area that was just built and the Frozen Ride was so great. Also, the ice cream sandwich was really good. The only downside was the lines were very long and it was super hot. Other than that, would recommend! I also bought a lot of souvenirs here.

Where dreams and imagination come to life. Tokyo's DisneySea was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. This place has some of the same rides that you'll find at other Disney parks and some unique ones as well. Arguably the best ride is Journey to the Center of the Earth - the ending is a real blast! While the rides are great, the real gem is the spectacular theming. Every corner of the park is its own little world, whether you're exploring the mysterious ocean depths of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea or gazing across the sweeping Mediterranean Harbor. And perhaps the crowning jewel of any visit is the "Believe! Sea of Dreams" nighttime show on the harbor. This half hour show combines choreography with boats on the water, music, lights, fireworks and more in a story about the battle between good and evil with some of Disney's most popular characters. It's a bit of sensory overload but comes together in a beautiful, uplifting, magical way. Note that the narration for shows and rides are all in Japanese with no translations. And the place is crowded and lines are long. Even on what we thought was a school day, there were lots of schoolkids here. The Mediterranean Harbor was particularly packed for the nighttime show and it was hard to find a good spot to stand. We were also unable to get into the Big Band Beat show, as tickets need to be gotten through the Tokyo Disney Resort app and there aren't enough to go around. To summarize, our visit here was quite magical and memorable, though the crowds did detract a bit. But that's how every Disney park is, and this one was by far one of the best we've been to.

Tokyo Disney Sea captures the essence of being transported to a different world, something every amusement park should strive for. Compared to Disney in the states, I personally love Tokyo Disney Sea much more. The attractions and rides are much more modern, and the animatronics on rides are smooth and give a feeling like you are in a Disney movie in real life. The food here in the park is also a good few tiers above most of the food at other Disney resorts in the states. You won't be disappointed. Prices are expected to be high at a Disney park, typical. My only issue is the wait times and experience having to get into the park. We had to wake up at 4:30 AM to take a train to get to the park, after arriving around 6:45 AM, we then waited till 8:30 - 8:45 AM for the gates to open. This is all just to get a good spot to get in the park first, and start buying passes to hopefully get in a better queue to ride the attraction you want. And even after buying the pass, you still have to wait an hour or so. The Disney fans here are honestly on another level compared to the states. Crowds pushed and compressed everyone. From my observations, I could see examples of individuals who came with their elderly parents being squished pretty hard in my opinion just to get into an amusement park. It felt like a crazy riot or heated black-Friday event disguised by the love for Disney. The fact that you have to spend hours in line at a front gate, just to wait more hours in line all day to ride essentially only a handful of rides removes this attraction from being perfect. On a side note, the Nemo Searider's ride is top notch and thrilling to go with family or friends. I much prefer this over other rides as it is longer and felt more satisfying/exciting, but that doesn't mean the other rides fall short of impressive. Long story short, amazing park, but crazy lines and time needed to have fun. One time was enough for me, but I hesitate to come back due to the experience mentioned earlier.

This is the nicest looking Disney park. It's just so beautiful. Everything in this park is high quality. Even though the park isn't huge, everything still feels so grand and impressive. While Disney Sea has a lot of great, high quality rides, none of them are in my top 5. If I could trade Disney California Adventure for Disney Sea, I'd do it 100%. I can see Disney Sea being the perfect park for annual pass holders. RIDES WITH THE LONGEST LINES Toy Story Midway Mania Soaring PERSONAL FAVORITE RIDES Journey to the center of the earth Sinbad - 5 min wait avg. but decent ride Indiana Jones - the ride is similar but the queue is different and if you use single rider, the wait is short! FOOD Popcorn - many different flavors Alien Mochi - so good Mickey Fruit popsicle - So good Teddy Roosevelt Lounge - fun spot for a drink because it's on the ship. Food wasn't the best. You need a reservation. I went to the ship in the morning and requested one for later. Magellan's Restaurant - such a beautiful restaurant. It's fine dining. There's also a lounge area upstairs if you'd rather just get drinks/small bites. Reservation needed. Couldn't get one earlier but found one online while in the park. DUFFY There's a bunch more Duffy merch at Disney Sea than at Tokyo Disneyland. There are also photo op spots around the park (for ex. On the gondola) for these Duffy toys.

I had mixed emotions about Disney Tokyo Sea... the park wasn't busy at all but a majority of the rides were unavailable until after 7pm. We ate and did 1 ride. We did this captain Nemo pod ride, it was cool. Walked around and sight seen. Got some ice cream and that was really it. It was like about 1pm when we got there and 3pm when we left. No one was about to just walk around in the heat waiting for rides to open. Then the rides were only open from 7pm-9pm.

Absolutely breathtaking! Sad I missed the fantasy springs, but this was such an incredible experience nonetheless. Nothing compares. It was like you were in a whole new world of its own. And we only did about 1/4 of the park. If you're coming to Japan, it's a must come and see place. My most favorite place was Ariel's play area!! It looked identical to the movie and was incredible

Where do I even begin with Tokyo Disney Sea? This was my second time there - I have never been to Tokyo Disneyland thus far. And it's because Disney Sea is quite magical. There is a whole water/nautical theme to the park, and that adds to the uniqueness. On this visit, I traveled more slowly and leisurely - my last visit we hit MANY rides, so I feel like I have experienced that part of it. This time, I had a chance to do several things I did not before: 1. See an indoor (A/C) show - Big Beat Band - this was fantastic. 2. Take in a drink (or two) at the S.S. Columbia Roosevelt Lounge - we waited in the standby line about 20 minutes, worth it. 3. Eat all the cool stuff only found at DisneySea: A. Gyoza bun (Mysterious Island) B. Toy Story alien mochi (Lost River Delta) C. Tons of uniquely flavored popcorn (all over the park) 4. Visit Mysterious Island and Mermaid Lagoon at night. Saw a completely different perspective of these areas. One unique thing we LOVED here - a whole Jules Verne themed land - the Mysterious Island. On our last trip, Hubs wanted to stay here the entire time! What have I missed? I have missed the Venetian Gondolas TWICE so far...my goal is to do that ride on my next trip (and aim for sunset). Some rides we made it on this time: Journey to the Center of the Earth - amazing; Indiana Jones (fun to see this in Japanese!); and some of the kids rides in Mermaid Lagoon (fun for the under-10 set). If you visit Japan, this is worthwhile to see.

Disney Themed park. Not Disney theme park. A major trait of visiting Japan is noticing the little things that makes Japan what it is - the land of weaponized FoMo (Fear Of Missing Out) hustle - it's about sharing missed experiences with friends and loved ones. In every transit hub there are shops that sell meisan (名産), or regional specialties - a special produce or liqueur, or pastry at a local food hall. Why? It's a Japanese custom called Omiyage (お土産), the practice of bringing gifts from a destination to share. Before you jump on that shinkansen, grab an Ekiben (railway bento box stuffed with meisan) for yourself, and some Omiyage for the ride home. In major shopping areas you also see Gachapon machines which dispenses little capsule toys...maybe something anime, something cutesy, or it's something FoMo. Do you remember going to Asakusa? Here's a Gachapon machine that sells a little model of Nakamise-Dori (the tourist trap between the thunder gate and the temple with food stalls) ...limited time only. Want a 551 Horai mini bun model from your Osaka trip for your display case? Buy it before it's out. How does this translate to Disney Resorts Japan (DRJ)? First, DRJ ain't Disney. It's a Disney Franchisee named Oriental Land Company (OLC), a subsidiary of Keisei Electric Railway (京成電鉄). Keisei connects Tokyo (東京), Chiba prefecture (千葉) and Narita (成田), and they own Maihama (舞浜), a reclaimed area bordering Tokyo. Keisei also run hotels, retail and residential developments as a side hustle. If you rode a train from Narita Airport to Ueno (Skyliner) or Asakusa (SkyAccess), that's Keisei. The original concept for Maihama was an amusement park called OrientalLand, and the Disney theming happened as a happy accident. Disney was looking for a cash injection in the 1970s to finish WDW, and OLC wanted top notch theming to compete with Nara Dreamland (a since defunct Disney knockoff south of Osaka). DisneySea grew out of Disney's original concept for a theme park in Long Beach (Port Disney), and it's still growing. Thanks to Tokyo bay's population (same as California but in an area slightly bigger than NYC Metro), it has enough turnover to keep pricing down (70 USD/day vs 110 USD/day for WDW), and the food and souvenir options are cheaper overall (example: 900 yen turkey legs, 1500 yen mickey ear tiaras). It also has the Japanese attention to detail that makes them superior to their US counterparts. OLC parks are not subject to the penny-pinching / nickel-and-diming of their Disney cousins. Was it like its distant cousins overseas? OLC hires Disney for their imagineers and licenses their IP, so most rides are very similar. Soarin' is almost the same as the one in Epcot, swapping out Orlando with Minato in Tokyo for the finale. Searider is Star Tours but with a Findin' Nemo theme. Crystal Skull was the same as the DisneyLand version. Journey to the center of the earth is similar to Epcot's Test Track. 20000 leagues under the sea was a hybrid between its long dead Epcot cousin, and Magic Kingdom's Haunted mansion. The only difference is that unlike Disney Stateside with Genie/Genie+, the DLJ 40th Anniversary priority pass is free and works like FastPass+, so it's more equitable...and unlike Genie+ where you pay your way to the front...you can't do that here. It also doesn't matter much - most rides are already overbooked even at its 9a opening...so either a) you dealt with Japan's tendencies for 30 day-waitlist-with-60-minute-sales-window or b) you rode it somewhere else already c) you are already screwed, so eh, you already missed out and are just there for the merch/food/themes. The theming is like other Disney parks, except immaculately clean and well maintained. You can see reflections from other Disney parks. Arabian coast is kinda like Epcot Morocco, except with touches from the cancelled Egyptian pavilion. Mediterranean Harbor is a bit like the Italy pavilion, except with much better sightlines...and so on. Food's pretty decent and fairly priced too. Of course, then there's the limited time, blink-and-you'll-miss-it merch, like the popcorn buckets. I mean, 600 yen for flavored popcorn is not that bad (some of the flavors like shoyu butter is actually damned good) but the themed popcorn buckets? Oh, those are the cute, DRJ exclusive collectibles. See that Winnie the Pooh popcorn bucket? Only sold at the booth outside Ariel's Grotto, and I had to endure some matcha white chocolate popcorn for it (protip: buy the bucket at that location, but get a voucher and redeem it somewhere else for the flavor that you actually want). Want one later? Oh, be prepared to hunt it down at Mandarake in Nakano Broadway...and you'll probably need to pay up the yang for it. So yeah, pretty, pretty cheap, cheap pretty merch. Fun times.

My experience at Tokyo Disney sea was unforgettable! I recommend buying the skip the line pass in advance so you don't have to wait 45 minutes to an hour. The souvenirs and all the shops were so cute. It was hard to just leave with one or two. The restaurants were also good, not a fan of the soy churros though. My favorite experience was watching the Broadway play of Mickey and his friends, the dancers are super talented, and it was just magical.

We visited Tokyo Disney sea and Disney as few months ago. Seeing reviews about this location got me really excited to visit. Entering-quick and easy. It is totally doable to do both parks in a day. You'll be tired, but doable. I love how picturesque Disney sea is. All of their sections had its own theme, and it was very on point. You can access the popular rides via fast pass--you pay a little extra and save time. Considering how little the tickets cost, we were more than happy to pay the fast passes. Everything was so far apart from each other which made it feel really big. Although in reality, not too bad. Be aware--people sit out for the firework show super early. Also if windy, be prepared for it to not even happen. If you want to go shopping, def recommend doing it at the Disney side. Not too much items in the sea side. All in all, we enjoyed our time in Disney sea.

Truth is that after my last venture into a Disney park years ago I felt that I was pretty much done. I'm no spring chicken, and it was just no longer worth the lines and crowds. But when we decided to travel around Japan, I felt a bit curious about Disneysea...how could I not after reading on multiple articles that this particular park is THE best Disney park. Had to see for myself. We spent 2 days in the park, using our room at Mira Costa to easily rest a bit during the afternoons. The park was fun, clean, and full of smiling people. The rides were pretty fun...my top two were Journey to the Center of the Earth and Indiana Jones. Note: I'm prone to vertigo, so (spinning on) Aquatopia & Soaring can be a bit troublesome. There were no parades and the park felt as though it was somewhat lacking in the show department...I found myself missing those uniquely Disney animatronic presentations and entertainment. I also wasn't crazy about the shows that played out in the lagoon. Those I witnessed and heard in passing during our 2 days seemed fairly simplistic, repetitive, and uneventful. Although, the majority of the guests seemed to be REALLY enjoying them...so maybe that's just me. The food we ate in park was pretty darn good. We had snacks and meals. We ate dinner at 2 different restaurants and had the set meal options. We enjoyed the food, left full, and found the pricing to be very reasonable, especially compared to other theme parks (including other Disneys). We definitely preferred the park food to Mira Costa's room service. Dining note: there's not much in terms of Western breakfast inside the park. They've got one bakery, and a handful of places that serve coffee, but we didn't find a single place either day that had any Western style breakfast options or even fruit. One morning we ended up with fries and coffee. Also, of all the popcorn trucks around we only found one that was just butter/salt (just past the Mermaid kiddies area). The rest are all funky & fun flavors, just not for me. The park isn't huge, felt like we could've covered things adequately with only 1 day. But in the end it was nice to not feel rushed, take some breaks, and ride a few things more than once. We appreciated the app and its map a lot. Seemed the ride times were decently accurate in general. We did take advantage of the ability to reserve a few time slots, although the eligible rides were limited. During our stay Toy Story and Soaring were consistently the longest lines (no matter the time of day or night), so if those are on your list consider heading to them first thing. Ride note: we took advantage of the 15 minute early entry bonus for staying at Mira...but found out morning 1 that not all rides open when the gate does. So while that 15 can put you at the front of a line, if you don't choose a ride that opens first thing then you're still going to be just standing there awaiting it to open while others inside are already on and off a ride elsewhere in the park. Overall I'm glad I went back on my word and entered another Disney park. I can't say whether it's THE best one, but Disneysea was a good time....even for the middle-aged.

This is the best Disneyland on the planet. Different rides vs any Disneyland in the world and just my luck they are having their first food festival ever! Get in line early and eat everything they offer, you won't regret it. This is our second visit and it won't be our last. Their merch is also different than the ones you find in America or the other countries with Disneyland's. Lots of water themed rides and attractions. Try all the popcorn flavors offered and get all the popcorn buckets. Bring an empty suitcase and fill it up. Happy Yelping!

Tokyo Disney Sea!!! I had such a great time here. I miss it :') Tickets - I was able to get two tickets for ¥16,800 directly from the Tokyo Disney website. I was also able to make reservations then and there. At the ticketing booth, they were able to scan the tickets that I added on my app. I did not purchase premium pass to skip the lines. Tokyo Disney Resort app - highly recommend to download before you get to the park. There are no printed maps in the park, so you have to use the one in the app. It will also tell you wait times per attraction. Attractions - I watched the show Believe! Sea of Dreams, which was at 20:00 every night. I didn't get here early, so I had to stand behind a bunch of people. I could only see the tops of the boats. Luckily the princesses and other characters were dancing on the top of the boats! They cancelled fireworks between Jul-Sep, rip. The best ride I went on was Raging Spirits for the roller coaster thrill. Aquatopia was probably my runner up. You get soaked on this ride! I would have enjoyed the tower of terror, but I didn't go on that (as it's the same as the one in Disneyland in Anaheim). Food - Vulcania had some really good Chinese food. It's inside the Journey to the Center of the Earth area. The various popcorn flavors are fun to try, but nothing I would go back for. The popcorn buckets are theee cutest!! GET THE ALIEN MOCHI. This whole theme park was beautiful. The merch is kinda confusing because they like to sell boxes of cookies. It's hard to tell how the cookies will taste. BUT, I did appreciate that they had open sample boxes so you can see what's inside! They do not charge tax inside the park.

Our visit to Tokyo DisneySea was a mix of excitement and a bit of frustration due to the complex pass system. To make the most of your visit, you need to understand the Priority Pass, 40th Anniversary Pass, and Standby Pass. With the recent opening of Fantasy Springs, getting these passes has become quite challenging. You even need a pass just to enter Fantasy Springs. Be prepared to spend a lot of time on your smartphone managing these passes. Bringing an extra battery is essential to keep your phone charged throughout the day. We didn't dine at any sit-down restaurants, but we did try a variety of foods from different stands. The longest line we encountered was for the chicken leg. However, we were a bit disappointed with the souvenir selection. It seems to cater more to the region, and I've never seen so many types of mouse ears! Keep in mind that the monorail charges a separate fee, which feels like a bit of a "Disney tax." Also, expect to walk a lot. Depending on the passes you have, you'll be trekking across different areas of the park frequently. Overall, Tokyo DisneySea is a magical experience, but understanding the pass system and being prepared for the logistics can make your visit much smoother and more enjoyable.

A must place to visit with family or even by yourself if you are near Tokyo Bay. I am so glad we added this to our itinerary during our weekend visit in Tokyo. The entrance lines are insane but once you enter, it gets better. Love everything about this place, from the park entrance fee, to the food and how clean everything is. I could go on and on about my day visit here, but all I have to say is highly recommend making a trip out here.

This is my very first time going to Disney and I'm glad Tokyo Disney Sea was my very first one. I honestly didn't know what to expect but I was really blown away. Our first ride was the Toy Story one and the wait time was almost 2 hours but definitely worth it. I'm not into rollercoasters or anything with spinning but my husband is, so he mostly went to the rides by himself. But I know he had fun because every time he exits out of his rides, he always has a huge smile. There's plenty things to see, buy and ride. The Disney App is a must have as well as it tells you accurate waiting time! Definitely a must go when you go Tokyo!

Disney sea was an amazing and unique experience! Definitely worth the visit. The food was super good. If you're in Japan mind as well take a trip here, tickets were super cheap, roughly 60$ usd. The show was amazing! Rides felt like they were a bit slower/not as fast. For example the Indiana jones ride was a bit slower compared to socals from what I remember. I felt like overall the more bigger rides were a big boring in the sense of adrenaline. The only one that i would go back on for the rush is tower of terror. Everything else i would still go back on because of how unique they were! Definitely would like to come back, just not in the near future LOL. We only didn't get to go on toy story mania as the ride was a 90-120 minute wait everytime we checked loll.

Only chance to see Disney at sea is in Tokyo Japan. It's like the California land alternative for Los Angeles. This place is huge! Features a artificial volcano and Venetian canals and a ferry dock. A lot of famous rides such as the Indians jones adventure (two different rides available!) and journey to center of earth, 20000 leagues under the sea, and the classic tower of terror (if you didn't know they made a movie of that ride, it's pretty darn good for Halloween, be sure to watch it before riding it) Different flavor popcorns spread around the park. A bit hard to find vending machines but plenty of clean bathrooms. The tickets are much more affordable here in Japan compared to America. Make sure you buy yourself some Mickey Mouse ear headband as you can't find these in the states. Actually a lot of gifts are Japan specific. Known for being a romantic place for couples, if you wanna avoid the kids, come to this park

Low crowds on a Wednesday and a break in the rain showers made for a great visit in late May. If you've been to Disney theme parks a few times, this is an enjoyable experience to renew your Disney spirit. This park is unlike any experience in Florida or California.

first time to Tokyo Disney sea! Visiting a new park, you would expect a lot of familiar Disney stuff which obviously had some lines. Some of the rides were hours long wait and most of the park had unique snacks like Matcha popcorn, and crème brûlée churros. Most of the rides here were water-based, like boat, riding, submarine, finding Nemo, but there were also familiar rides like Indiana Jones. not too much to see but I'm glad I was able to experience it

Tokyo Disney Sea. What can I say? I was BLOWN AWAY!! First it is WAY cleaner then DL or CA Adventures. NOT A SPECK OF TRASH! Like, wow! And the food is way better than any Disney Park!! Yum! My favorite ride was raging sprits which is a roller coaster featuring a 360* loop! Love it! Was my first 360* coster and I lived it. Another on of my fave rides was Peter Pan's Neverland Adventure at Fantasy Springs. Epic! The staff were super kind too. Recommended restaurants and snacks and popcorn rankings: RESTAURANT: Magellan's: A little on the pricy side but super high quality. (Don't forget to reserve the secret room! Which we saw the secret entrance!) SNACKS: Minnie Mermaid See Salt And Strawberry Ice cream Monaka Demi Glazed Churro (tastes like giant french fry) Mickey Ice Bar (Tropical) POPCORN RANKINGS: 1.) Curry Popcorn 2.) Matcha And White Choco. Popcorn 3.) Caramel Popcorn 4.) Roast Beef Tokyo Disney Sea is a must do and see! Enjoy! --Ms.FoodieCritic (TK's Daughter) Like and Subscribe!

The park grew on me, that's for sure. When we first got in, it was a different vibe. Most rides seemed laid back or silly. We got an Indiana Jones fast pass for the evening, and a reservation for dinner on the boat. Lots of "water" rides. 20000 leagues was our first ride (snooze) then some other aquatic ride which was actually more fun (yet silly). We searched for some popcorn tibs- so many varieties of popcorn to choose, but it depended on the kind of tub you wanted to the popcorn you selected. I tried berry cheesecake- kinda like candy... not very good. My friend got salt - better taste. We weren't up for trying curry or soy sauce popcorn, though the lines at curry were quite long. Aladdin's area looked cool, as well as Ariel's. Duffy is huge here, and really I have no idea who Duffy is. I hear he is making a return to the US, though, so maybe I should've stocked up on souvenirs because the prices here were SUPER reasonable. Nothing like US Disney prices. Even entry was only about $68 US, about half of what Disney costs in the states. Bummed the fireworks didn't happen, though there was a typhoon the day before so maybe it was still too windy (though it didn't seem like it).

I can see why this is so many folks' favorite Disney park. It's unique and the theming feels next-level immersive, especially viewing the Mediterranean Harbor from afar. I did not expect it, but my favorite ride was Sindbad's Storybook Voyage. And I also did not expect for my favorite land to be Mermaid Lagoon for the playground, but it was! I'm just a kid at heart lol. We ate at Vulcania and it was delicious. I particularly liked the mabo tofu on fried rice. I'm usually the type to skip shows, but here I watched both the afternoon "Let's Celebrate with Colors" (because I happened to be in the right area of the park), and the evening "Believe! Sea of Dreams" (because I heard it was good and actually wanted to see it). The afternoon song is insanely catchy and was stuck in my head the rest of the day lol. It was short, high-energy, and enjoyable. Honestly, my favorite part was probably the level of interaction from the crowd rather than the show itself. The evening show was impressive but did feel a bit long, but maybe that's just because I was standing the whole 30 minutes. I do think it was worthwhile. It's always nostalgic hearing decades-old Disney songs, and fun to hear newer ones.

Price: Great entrance price compared to SoCal. $51 for adult on weekdays Food: So many fun foods to try and you will have leftover to buy souvenirs Ride: Gotta try Journey to the Center of the earth, be smart and buy your Premier Access first Accessibility: It is some distance to travel to if you stay in or near Tokyo, subway, then train will take you 70 minutes from Otsuka (10km from Shibuya)