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The Tokyo Disney Resort (東京ディズニーリゾート; [1]) in Chiba, Japan is a vacation and recreation resort opened in 1983. Comprised of Tokyo Disneyland (東京ディズニーランド) and Tokyo DisneySea (東京ディズニーシー) theme parks, seven hotels and the Ikspiari (イクスピアリ) shopping complex, it is the most annually-visited theme park complex in the world.

[edit] Understand

Dedication "To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Here you will discover enchanted lands of Fantasy and Adventure, Yesterday and Tomorrow. May Tokyo Disneyland be an eternal source of joy, laughter, inspiration, and imagination to the peoples of the world. And may this magical kingdom be an enduring symbol of the spirit of cooperation and friendship between the great nations of Japan and the United States of America." -- E. Cardon Walker, 15 April 1983

Tokyo Disneyland, a "Magic Kingdom" park just like all the others, was the first Disney park to be built by the Walt Disney Company internationally. It is unusual that it is not owned by Disney but by the Oriental Land Co., Ltd. The park opened in April of 1983 (but had been finished for a few months and the company waited for better weather) and was an instant success. Tokyo Disneyland's sister park Tokyo DisneySea, a Japan-only park with an oceanic theme, opened in 2001 along with the first two Disney hotels at the resort. The resort is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2008, and along with celebrations, new rides and shows, a third Disney hotel will debut.

[edit] Get in

[edit] Park admission

Ticket prices seem decent by Japanese standards, but in truth, visiting Tokyo Disney Resort is about as equally expensive as visiting any of the other Disney theme parks around the world. Children aged 3 and under are admitted free.

• 1-Day Passport: You can enter Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea all day long with this ticket, but not both.
  • Adult (18+) ¥5,800
  • Junior (12-17) ¥5,000
  • Child (4-11) ¥3,900
  • Senior (60+) ¥5,100

• Multi Day Passport: You can enter one park on the first day, the other park on the second day, and then you may move between the two parks (called "park-hopping") on subsequent days. If you find that you need to upgrade your ticket, you can do so simply by paying the difference.
  • 2 days: Adult (18+) ¥10,000, Junior (12-17) ¥8,800, Child (4-11) ¥6,900
  • 3 days: Adult (18+) ¥12,900, Junior (12-17) ¥11,500, Child (4-11) ¥8,900
  • 4 days: Adult (18+) ¥15,000, Junior (12-17) ¥13,500, Child (4-11) ¥10,500

• Starlight Passport: You can use this ticket from 3:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays.
  • Adult (18+) ¥4,700
  • Junior (12-17) ¥4,100
  • Child (4-11) ¥3,200

• After 6 Passport: You can use this ticket from 6:00 PM on weekdays. It is sold from 5:00 PM for ¥3100 (all ages).

Before you reach the ticket counters, your bag will be inspected by a clerk, but you don't need to show your ID card. Generally the check is very brief, and not at all thorough. At the ticket counter, you will not need to show any ID either. While not everyone speaks English fluently, most employees understand enough to get you the basics. You will receive a receipt, your passport (ticket) and a map.

Maps are available in Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese. (If your native language is not one of these, the English map will work fine.) All the maps do a very good job of letting you know how to get around. The Japanese maps, however, are a little bit more informative. They include highlights on some of the special events going on in the park, including special food menus and merchandise, most of which can only be had for a limited amount of time. It also sorts the restaurants, shops and shows into different categories. If you know katakana, hiragana, and a little bit of kanji, this might also be a helpful resource. Nearly any park attendant should have maps available if you forget to pick one up or lose it.

If you can, it is a good idea to get a map ahead of time and plan out what rides/attractions you would like to get to first. Like any other large amusement park, Tokyo Disney Resort can be quite crowded. Even on weekdays there can be a large amount of people in the park and if you want to maximize your experience, it's best to have at least an idea of what you would like to do before you get there. It may even get you on one or two more attractions. If a physical map cannot be had ahead of time, the park website is just as good, if not better.

[edit] By plane

[edit] From Narita International Airport

Most international visitors would probably land at Narita International Airport (IATA: NRT) [2]. If you have a Mickey Mouse urge right upon landing, there are limousine buses, albeit infrequent, that will bring you to Disneyland and the resorts in 60-90 minutes at a cost of ¥2400 (children ¥1200). Afternoon departures from Narita at 14:40, 15:40, 17:40, 18:40, 20:40.

The alternative by rail is to take the Narita Express to Tokyo and transfer to the JR Keiyo Line. The ride takes 90-100 minutes, and costs ¥2570 or can be boarded free with the Japan Rail Pass.

[edit] From Haneda Airport

Tokyo International Airport (IATA: HND) [3], also known as Haneda Airport, is the closest airport to Tokyo Disney Resort and mainly serves domestic flights as well as a few international flights to Seoul, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. There are more limousine buses that run to the resort, 3 to 5 times per hour. The one-way cost is ¥810 (children ¥405) and the ride takes 50-70 minutes. The last bus leaves Haneda at 19:00.

The rail alternative from Haneda is slightly cheaper than the bus, but you will need to take three trains: Keikyu Express Line (from Haneda Airport to Shinagawa) or Tokyo Monorail (from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho), JR Yamanote Line (from Shinagawa/Hamamatsucho to Tokyo), and finally JR Keiyo Line (from Tokyo to Maihama). This costs ¥690 via Keikyu/¥760 via Tokyo Monorail and will take about 1 hour.

[edit] By train

As with practically all of Japan, the most practical way of getting to Tokyo Disney Resort is by train. From Tokyo Station, take the JR Keiyo Line to Maihama (舞浜), which is adjacent to the park. The ride costs ¥210 and takes about 15 minutes on an express train.

[edit] By car

From Tokyo and the Yokohama region, follow the coast of a bay to Chiba, exit at the Urayasu ramp and then go out at Route 357, go straight on the road about 1km, make a U-turn at Mihama Rittai Road (美浜立体道路). Then, you just follow the signs.

The Tokyo Disneyland parking lot is huge and can take about 8000 cars. In the parking lot, there are four sections: (M) Mickey, (D) Donald, (G) Goofy, (P) Pinocchio. So, if you remember the space where you parked your car, you can find it soon when you go back. The parking fee is ¥2000. If you want to know more information about the car park and the circumstances of surrouding street, you can contact the Tokyo Disney Resort information line at 045-683-3011.

[edit] By bus

Most visitors will have little reason to travel to Tokyo Disney Resort by bus, due to the more convenient JR Keiyo Line. However, some hotels around Tokyo Disney Resort have free transportation service to the resort.

Long distance bus services come here from all over Japan, but the Shinkansen is much faster and easier to use by non-native speakers of Japanese or persons who don't understand the language.

[edit] Get around

[edit] By monorail

The four-station Disney Resort Line monorail, with its spacious interiors and Mickey Mouse-shaped windows and pull straps, connects the Tokyo Disney Resort Welcome Center adjacent to JR Maihama Station and Ikspiari to, in order, Tokyo Disneyland, Bayside Station (gateway to Tokyo Bay NK Hall and the Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotels), and Tokyo DisneySea. The monorail travels one-way in a counterclockwise circle. The fare is ¥250/130 for adults/children and the Passnet stored value card can be used. If you're going straight to Disneyland (not DisneySea) from Maihama Station, it's probably easier and faster to just walk from the station.

Note that Suica and PASMO farecards cannot be used on the Disney Resort Line monorail.

[edit] By bus

The Disney Resort Cruiser is a free bus service.

• From Bayside Station on the Disney Resort Line, service is to the each of the Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotels and Tokyo Bay NK Hall.
• From Disney's Ambassador Hotel, service is to both theme parks.

[edit] See and Do

Do you know the story of Captain Hook? If you meet Captain Hook, try to say "tick" towards his back. Then, Captain Hook will run away in fear. In the Peter Pan movie, Hook was nearly eaten by a crocodile, but the crocodile ended up eating an alarm clock instead. So when Hook hears the "tick" sound, he is afraid the crocodile is near.

Tokyo Disney Resort is mostly for doing, not seeing. But of course, you can see the same Disney characters, a castle, and mountains, and magic performances as at other Disney Parks. The seaside does make this park a bit different from the others. And, the people-watching is great.

Tokyo Disney Resort is something different from all the other Disney parks. People are friendlier, and you forget that you are in the largest city on Earth when you are wandering, amazed at the fantastic shows and rides in both the parks.

[edit] The Parks

The two theme parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, complement each other. Disneyland is the most visited theme park in the world, with DisneySea following at a close second. The two major symbols, Cinderella Castle at Disneyland and Mount Prometheus at DisneySea are exactly the same height, and from Ikspiari you can see them both.

Like all the other Disney parks, Tokyo Disney Resort uses FastPass, which enables you to skip lines at the most popular attractions. If you wish to use FastPass, you need to do so before 4pm. They cover the machines afterward and then you will have no choice but to stand in the long lines.

[edit] Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland is a "Magic Kingdom" park just like all the others. Fans of Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom may be a little bit disappointed, as the layout is nearly identical, right down to Cinderella Castle.

If you desire to watch the nighttime parade, grab your road side seat 1 hour in advance, have someone go get some food and then enjoy the wait. One reminder, no chairs are allowed and all family members are requested to stay seated at all times (small children under 3ft may stand).

[edit] Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea, which opened in 2001, is a Japan-only park with an oceanic theme. It has most of the scariest attractions, some of which include "Journey to the Centre of the Earth", which is a fast paced ride, with a track/vehicle system similar to Test Track at Walt Disney World, underneath the towering Mount Prometheus, with a surprise ending! "Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull", which is an invigorating jeep ride through the rainforest and Inca ruins. And a new version of the ever popular "Tower of Terror" made its debut in 2006 in the American Waterfront, with a completely new theme!

[edit][add listing] Buy

Many Disney character goods are available at Disneyland and DisneySea of course. At Disneyland, you find things from Disney toys to watches at the World Bazzar. A huge confectionary is inside the World Bazzar selling candies and chocolates. A home store selling Disney merchandise for every part of the house, jewelry, magic shops. There are books and stationery shops selling Disney character items. You will find lots of Disney merchandise in both parks selling a lot of products. At every land, there are some shops selling merchandise of that particular characters. If you are a fan of Disney merchandise, the theme parks are a good place to buy such goods.

If you haven't brought enough money, there's one ATM at each park entrance (at the information desk). But only Japanese cards will work in these ATMs. At the nearby Ikspiari shopping complex, however, there is an international ATM in the Japanese post office.

Major credit cards are accepted nearly everywhere. Remember that American cards only allow a one charge purchase, meaning that a 10,000 yen purchase will be charged once, instead of 5,000 yen now and 5,000 yen next month. (This system allows Japanese to keep their interest low.) They will ask you (sometimes) if you want to be charged once. Say yes and the transaction will go smoothly, say no and you will double your time at the counter.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Land of the rising popcorn Popcorn is a treat here! In addition to the traditional salted popcorn, visitors can enjoy a myriad of flavored popcorn. They include Curry Popcorn, Hunny (Honey) Popcorn, Chocolate Popcorn, Soda (Cream Soda) Popcorn, and Caramel Popcorn. A box usually runs for ¥250 and a commemorative refillable (for a small fee) bucket runs at ¥900. The flavors may also reflect the area of the park you are in. For example, Hunny Popcorn can be enjoyed near the Winnie the Pooh attraction and Curry Popcorn can be found in Adventureland.

There are several places to eat and all are listed on the map. However, the food descriptions are either not 100% accurate or there is something lost in the translation. Also, understand that portion sizes are different in Japan so don't be surprised when that large drink you ordered looks like a small to you. This combined with the normal increase in cost normally expected at an amusement park may hit your pocket book harder than expected. If you are arriving by car/bus you may consider having a cooler in the car and having a picnic. If you do decide to eat in the park scout out the restaurants before you intend on eating. This will give you a better idea of their menus and the fastest way to get there when it is time to eat.

[edit] Budget

If you want to save cash while dining, your best bet may be to stick to the many snack carts scattered all over the parks.

[edit] Mid-range

• Eastside Cafe (WorldB)
• Tomorrowland Terrace (Tom)

[edit] Splurge

There are no real "splurge" restaurants in Tokyo Disneyland, but for a better dining experence, try:

• Blue Bayou (Adv)
• Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall (Fan)
• Hokusai Restaurant (WorldB)

[edit][add listing] Drink

Most drinks are soft drinks. However, you can also get alcoholic beverages in some places inside Tokyo DisneySea. Coca-Cola and Kirin sponsor attractions (Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean, respectively) and are the main soft drinks to be found. Most Restaurants serve Coca-Cola, No Calorie (Diet) Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta though Kirin and Mets beverages may be found elsewhere.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

There are eight (soon to be nine) hotels within the resort, all rather expensive. Call 045-683-3333 (within Japan) or +81-45-683-3333 (outside Japan) for the combined reservation center at Tokyo Disney Resort. The center is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Japan local time.

• Tokyo Disneyland Hotel (opening July 8, 2008)
• Disney Ambassador Hotel
• Tokyo Disney Sea Hotel Miracosta
• Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel (may be booked online at StarwoodHotels.com)
• Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay
• Hilton Tokyo Bay (may be booked online at Hilton.com)
• Tokyo Bay Hotel Tokyu
• Sun Route Plaza Tokyo
• Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel

There are also a number of designated Good Neighbor Hotels [4] around Tokyo and Chiba that offer free shuttle bus transfers to and from Tokyo Disney Resort.

[edit] Cope

[edit] Get out

• Kasai Rinkai Koen (Sea Life Park) [5] is the first stop from Maihama in the direction of Tokyo Station. Essentially, this is Japan's answer to SeaWorld. There's an aquarium and a ferris wheel. The ferris wheel is the biggest in Japan (117m/385ft).

[edit] See also

• Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
• The original Disneyland in California.
• Disneyland Resort Paris.
• Hong Kong Disneyland.

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