General Information on Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland is a popular tourist destination, so there are many ticket options. There are also packages available that combine meals and accommodation at the resort hotels with visiting the Disneyland and Disney Sea. If you stay outside the resort, there are “Good Neighbor Hotels” which offer other options, including shuttle buses to and from the park. Planning ahead will help you maximize your stay.
Tickets, called “Passports” allow you into most of the attractions in the park. There are a few activities which have extra fees, and many of the shows require reservations to attend. Before you go, confirm if these are needed for things you plan to see.
Ticket to Disneyland Tokyo
There are many passport options, starting with a basic, one-day pass that lets you into one of the parks. A regular adult costs 6200, a junior from 12-17 is 5300, and a child from 4-11 is 4100. There are discounts for 2, 3, and 4-day visits, as well as annual passes. There is also a discount for seniors over 60 and groups.
If you plan on only half a day, consider the Starlight Pass, good from 3 pm onward on weekends and holidays, or the “After 6 Pass,” which is good after 6 pm on regular weekdays. These also have a reduced price for each age bracket.
You can purchase tickets online, or at the ticket booths at the main entrance. Advance purchases make your wait here shorter. For more information about prices and ticket sales, refer to the official website: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/en/ticket/index.html
Tokyo Disneyland ‘Walt’
The hours of operation vary, but opening time is usually 8-9 am, and closing at 10 pm. The schedule for shows, fireworks, and other events also varies. It is fun to see the special events that occur at the park, but be aware that these are also the most popular times to visit, so may be the most crowded. Confirm times and events for the days you plan to visit at: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/en/schedule/timeschedule/may_e.html
Many of the rides have boarding restrictions for safety reasons. However, aside from these, the park makes every effort to be barrier-free and welcome all guests. There are many facilities for disabled guests and ones with limitations, such as small children in strollers. There are many restaurants and food wagons which cater to a wide range of dietary limitations. For more details about facilities for various needs, go to: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/en/tdl/guest/index.html
Mayonnaise Chicken Danish, Tokyo Disneysea
One important point is that there are ATM within the park, but these only accept Japanese bank cards. Prepare ahead by bringing enough cash to cover your meals and other expenses. If you need more, you will need to go to Main Street House in the World Bazaar.
A final point to remember is that, though Tokyo Disneyland looks much like those elsewhere, it still is in Japan. Most of the attractions are narrated in Japanese, with little or no English support. There are some English-speaking staff members, but they might not be readily available. However, most are used to foreign visitors and convey information well through gestures and simple words. Restaurants menus are written in both languages. There are maps of the park available in English from Main Street House if you do not receive one when you buy your tickets. Language may be a barrier to fluent conversation, but it should not interfere with your enjoyment of the park.
There are many things to think about when visiting Tokyo Disneyland, but with some preparation, you should have a fun and memorable trip.
