{"id":8743,"date":"2019-06-14T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T05:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=8743"},"modified":"2023-07-03T08:38:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T06:38:16","slug":"tokyo-disneyland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-disneyland","title":{"rendered":"Tokyo Disneyland: How to get there and make the most of it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In 1983, Tokyo Disney became the <strong>first Disney theme park to open outside of the United States<\/strong>. It is located alongside the Tokyo Disney Resort, just a 5-minute walk from Maihama Station.<\/p>\n<p>The park <strong>stretches out across 7 distinct zones and includes a range of classic Disney rides<\/strong> such as <em>Space Mountain<\/em>, <em>It\u2019s a Small World<\/em>, <em>Star Tours<\/em>, and the <em>Haunted Mansion<\/em>. An ideal destination for a family day out while in Japan\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_to_Tokyo_Disneyland\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> How to get to Tokyo Disneyland<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Narita_Airport_to_Tokyo_Disneyland\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> Narita Airport to Tokyo Disneyland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Entrance_fees_tickets_and_Fastpass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Entrance fees, tickets, and Fastpass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Opening_Hours\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Opening Hours<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Disneyland_Themed_Areas\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Tokyo Disneyland Themed Areas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_Rides\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Best Rides<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Big_Thunder_Mountain\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.1<\/span> Big Thunder Mountain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Splash_Mountain\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.2<\/span> Splash Mountain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Its_a_Small_World\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.3<\/span> It\u2019s a Small World<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Poohs_Hunny_Hunt\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.4<\/span> Pooh\u2019s Hunny Hunt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Haunted_Mansion\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.5<\/span> Haunted Mansion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Star_Tours_The_Adventure_Continues\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.6<\/span> Star Tours: The Adventure Continues<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Space_Mountain\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.7<\/span> Space Mountain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Buzz_Lightyears_Astro_Blasters\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.8<\/span> Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Astro Blasters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Monsters_Inc_Ride_and_Go_Seek\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.9<\/span> Monsters, Inc. Ride and Go Seek!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_Time_to_go_Crowd_calendar\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Best Time to go: Crowd calendar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Disney_Special_Events\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Tokyo Disney Special Events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_get_to_Tokyo_Disneyland\">How to get to Tokyo Disneyland<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Traveling from Tokyo to Tokyo Disneyland by train is easy using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">JR Pass<\/a><\/strong>. Tokyo Disney Resort (which includes Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea) is located <strong>five-minute walk from Maihama Station, in JR Keiyo line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong> From Tokyo Station<\/strong>, take the <strong>JR Keiyo\/Musashino Line to the JR Maihama Station<\/strong> (the 6th stop). The train traject is about <strong>17 minutes<\/strong> and <strong>covered by Japan Rail Pass<\/strong>. The train ticket costs 220 yen without JR Pass.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d51868.909059154445!2d139.78917929442756!3d35.65713097116346!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x60188bfbd89f700b%3A0x277c49ba34ed38!2sTokyo+Station%2C+1+Chome-9+Marunouchi%2C+Chiyoda+City%2C+Tokyo%2C+Japan!3m2!1d35.6812362!2d139.7671248!4m5!1s0x60187d03114737b3%3A0xe4d93636d509d3cb!2sTokyo+Disneyland%2C+1-1+Maihama%2C+Urayasu%2C+Chiba+279-0031%2C+Japan!3m2!1d35.6328964!2d139.8803943!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ses!4v1560413802202!5m2!1sen!2ses\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Narita_Airport_to_Tokyo_Disneyland\">Narita Airport to Tokyo Disneyland<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to go to <strong>Tokyo Disneyland directly from Narita Airport<\/strong>, you can take the <strong>Tokyo Disney Resort Bus<\/strong>, keep in mind the last bus departs from Narita Airport terminal 1 at 06:10 p.m. The trip takes about 75 minutes and costs 1.800 yen for adults and 900 yens for child. You can buy a ticket from the bus ticket counter at the airport.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a JR Pass, you can <strong>use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-express\">Narita Express<\/a> form Narita Airport to Tokyo Station<\/strong>, a 60 minutes trip, and from there, take the JR Keiyo line, as mentioned above, and arrive at Tokyo Disneyland in another 15 minutes. The whole trip is about <strong>75 minutes<\/strong>. Narita Express and the trip by Keiyo line are full covered by your JR Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can take the Disney Resort Monorail to Tokyo Disneyland Station.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Entrance_fees_tickets_and_Fastpass\">Entrance fees, tickets, and Fastpass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tickets may be purchased up to two months in advance for a fixed date, or you may buy open date tickets, good for one year from the time of purchase.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A 1-Day Passport<\/strong> costs 7,400 yen for adults, 6,400 yen for ages 12 to 17, or 4,800 yen for ages 4 to 11. It can be used at either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The 2-Day Passport<\/strong> can be used in one park. Adult tickets are 13,200 yen, junior tickets 11,600 yen, and child tickets 8,600 yen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The 3-Day Passport<\/strong> can be used on both parks and costs 17,800 yen for adults, 15,500 yen for teens, and 11,500 yen for children. The similar 4-Day Passport costs 22,000 yen for adults, 19,400 yen for teens, and 14,400 yen for children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The After 6 Passport<\/strong> allows entry after 6 pm and costs 4,200 yen for all ages. The Starlight Passport allows entry after 3 pm on weekends or holidays. Its price ranges from 3,500 to 5,400 yen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On high attendance days, only those with fixed date tickets (rather than open date tickets) will be permitted to enter the park. You can purchase fixed date tickets in advance. Disney hotel guests can purchase same-day tickets at a welcome center or at their hotel, and they will be guaranteed entry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Fastpass allows you to skip the line at a specific ride<\/strong> during your assigned one-hour period. <strong>You can get a Fastpass for free by inserting your Passport into a Fastpass machine, located in front of the attraction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Opening_Hours\">Opening Hours<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Opening hours vary by season, but they typically encompass the hours of <strong>8 am to 10 pm<\/strong>. Admission ends one hour prior to closing. <strong>The park is open 365 days a year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_Disneyland_Themed_Areas\">Tokyo Disneyland Themed Areas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tokyo Disney is home to seven distinct areas, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The World Bazaar<\/strong>, a shopping and dining area modeled after a retro American town.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomorrowland<\/strong>, a hive of futuristic and spacefaring technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toontown<\/strong>, where characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck \u201clive, work, and play.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fantasyland<\/strong>, home to classic Disney characters and the famous Cinderella\u2019s Castle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Critter Country<\/strong>, a haven for Bre\u2019r Rabbit and his friends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westernland<\/strong>, based on the American West.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adventureland<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll find the Swiss Family Treehouse and the Pirates of the Caribbean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8744\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8744\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tokyo-disneyland-map-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Disneyland map\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tokyo-disneyland-map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tokyo-disneyland-map-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/tokyo-disneyland-map-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tokyo Disneyland map &#8211; \u00a9 Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Rides\">Best Rides<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Big_Thunder_Mountain\">Big Thunder Mountain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A mine and train-themed rollercoaster, modeled after its counterparts at Disneyland California, Disneyland Park in Paris, and Disney World in Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8755\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8755\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8755 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/big-thunder-mountain-tokyo-disneyland-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Big Thunder Mountain ride\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/big-thunder-mountain-tokyo-disneyland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/big-thunder-mountain-tokyo-disneyland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/big-thunder-mountain-tokyo-disneyland-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Big Thunder Mountain, Tokyo Disneyland &#8211; \u00a9Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Splash_Mountain\">Splash Mountain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A global park staple that will cool you off on hot summer days.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8760\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8760\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8760 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/splash-mountain-tokyo-deisneyland-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Splash Mountain\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/splash-mountain-tokyo-deisneyland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/splash-mountain-tokyo-deisneyland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/splash-mountain-tokyo-deisneyland-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Splash Mountain, Tokyo Disneyland &#8211; \u00a9Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Its_a_Small_World\">It\u2019s a Small World<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A waterbased ride in Fantasyland, modeled after the inaugural Small World ride that premiered at the 1964 New York World\u2019s Fair.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8765\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8765\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8765 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/small-world-tokyo-disneyland-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"It\u2019s a Small World\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/small-world-tokyo-disneyland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/small-world-tokyo-disneyland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/small-world-tokyo-disneyland-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s a Small World, Tokyo Disneyland &#8211; \u00a9Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Poohs_Hunny_Hunt\">Pooh\u2019s Hunny Hunt<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This ride is unique to Tokyo Disney, not found in any other Disney parks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8770\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8770\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8770 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/poo-hunny-hunt-tokyo-disneyland-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Poo's Hunny Hunt\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/poo-hunny-hunt-tokyo-disneyland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/poo-hunny-hunt-tokyo-disneyland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/poo-hunny-hunt-tokyo-disneyland-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pooh&#8217;s Hunny Hunt, Tokyo Disneyland &#8211; \u00a9Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Haunted_Mansion\">Haunted Mansion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you brave enough to face the \u201c999 happy haunts\u201d that live there?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8775\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8775\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8775 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/haunted-mansion-tokyo-disneyland-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Haunted Mansion\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/haunted-mansion-tokyo-disneyland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/haunted-mansion-tokyo-disneyland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/haunted-mansion-tokyo-disneyland-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Haunted Mansion, Tokyo Disneyland &#8211; \u00a9Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Star_Tours_The_Adventure_Continues\">Star Tours: The Adventure Continues<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This 3D motion simulator ride will take you to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8780\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8780\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8780 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/star-tours-tokyo-disneyland-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Star Tours: The Adventure Continues\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/star-tours-tokyo-disneyland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/star-tours-tokyo-disneyland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/star-tours-tokyo-disneyland-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Star Tours: The Adventure Continues, Tokyo Disneyland &#8211; \u00a9Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Space_Mountain\">Space Mountain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A futuristic rollercoaster and a staple of Disney theme parks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8785\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8785\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8785 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/space-mountain-tokyo-disneyland-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Space mountain, Tokyo Disneyland\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/space-mountain-tokyo-disneyland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/space-mountain-tokyo-disneyland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/space-mountain-tokyo-disneyland-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Space mountain, Tokyo Disneyland &#8211; \u00a9Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Buzz_Lightyears_Astro_Blasters\">Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Astro Blasters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To infinity and beyond! This is an interactive shooting ride based on the Toy Story franchise.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8790\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8790 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/buzz-lightyear-astro-blasters-tokyo-disneyland-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Astro Blasters\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/buzz-lightyear-astro-blasters-tokyo-disneyland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/buzz-lightyear-astro-blasters-tokyo-disneyland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/buzz-lightyear-astro-blasters-tokyo-disneyland-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buzz Lightyear\u2019s Astro Blasters, Tokyo Disneyland &#8211; \u00a9Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Monsters_Inc_Ride_and_Go_Seek\">Monsters, Inc. Ride and Go Seek!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A dark ride attraction based on the 2001 film.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8795\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/monsters-ride-go-seek-tokyo-disneyland-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/monsters-ride-go-seek-tokyo-disneyland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/monsters-ride-go-seek-tokyo-disneyland-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/monsters-ride-go-seek-tokyo-disneyland-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monsters, Inc. Ride and Go Seek!, Tokyo Disneyland &#8211; \u00a9Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Time_to_go_Crowd_calendar\">Best Time to go: Crowd calendar<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to select the <strong>best time to visit<\/strong> when the park is less crowded, <strong>avoid weekends, especially extended holiday weekends<\/strong>. Other busy times include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-holidays\">national holidays and school holidays<\/a>. In Japan, school holidays occur mid-March through early April, late July through August, and late December to early January.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>weather is especially pleasant in spring and fall<\/strong>, but these times are also the busiest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_Disney_Special_Events\">Tokyo Disney Special Events<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Decorations and <strong>parade events change seasonally<\/strong>. A favorite is the <strong>Dreamlights Electrical Parade<\/strong>, which features floats and performers decked in over 600,000 LED lights. Fireworks are a frequent nighttime attraction.<\/p>\n<p>In January of each year, you can celebrate the traditional <strong>Japanese New Year with Mickey and Minnie<\/strong>. In June and July, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tanabata-star-festival\">Tanabata<\/a>, a traditional Japanese Star Festival.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming years, Tokyo Disney will also host the <strong>opening of two new themed areas<\/strong>, based on Big Hero 6 and Beauty and the Beast.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover image by \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gonzo_pz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Gonzalo Pineda Zuniga<\/a>\u00a0used under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">CC<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 1983, Tokyo Disney became the first Disney theme park to open outside of the United States. It is located alongside the Tokyo Disney Resort, just a 5-minute walk from Maihama Station. The park stretches out across 7 distinct zones and includes a range of classic Disney rides such as Space Mountain, It\u2019s a Small World, Star Tours, and the Haunted Mansion. An ideal destination for a family day out while in Japan\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8749,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24],"tags":[],"acf":{"related_tours":{"tour_number":false},"pageresume":"In 1983, Tokyo Disney became the first Disney theme park to open outside of the United States. It is located alongside the Tokyo Disney Resort. 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