Tokyo Disneyland Expert Answers Your MOST Asked Questions About Tokyo Disney
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Answering your MOST asked questions about Tokyo Disney Resort, from what to eat, to what to do and tons more Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea tips.
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00:00 Digital Theme Park Guide Pre-Order Announcement!
02:20 Underrated stuff at Tokyo Disney Resort
04:03 Changes in the Parks since 2019
05:31 Best Attractions for Disney Premier Access
06:31 Character Greetings
07:19 Masking at Tokyo Disney Resort
07:59 Vaccination Requirements at Tokyo Disney Resort
08:46 Character Dining Spots
08:59 Best Places for Picky Eaters at the Parks
10:57 Cultural Differences at the Parks
12:39 Our Sponsor: WDW Magazine
13:25 Barrier-Free and Accessibility at Tokyo Disney Resort
14:28 Dining at the Disney Hotels
14:45 Disney Hotels vs. Official Hotels
16:08 Shopping outside the Parks
17:07 Mobile/cellular Service in the Parks
18:04 Using English at Tokyo Disney Resort
19:50 Attractions open during Happy 15/Happy Entry
20:27 Favourite Non-ride things at the Parks
21:12 International Credit Cards at Disney Hotels
22:23 Apple Pay at Tokyo Disney Resort
23:17 Buying Park Tickets, when and where
24:13 Buying Park Tickets from other Sellers
24:49 Entry Request Lottery and how it works
25:36 Disney Premier Access and how it works
26:12 Paper Fast Passes are no longer available
26:23 Genie+ and Lightning Lane at Tokyo Disney
26:32 Getting to Tokyo Disney Resort from the Airport
27:37 How many days to spend at the Parks
27:53 Park Re-entry at Tokyo Disney Resort
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Hi, 👋🏽 My name is Chris, aka TDRExplorer, and I started sharing my theme park adventures. Over the years, TDRExplorer has become a resource for passionate theme park fans looking to make the best of their trips to Asia. Including Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan!
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We've been to Tokyo Disney twice and I'd like to add a couple of things. As for English speaking cast members, we didn't have any trouble in the parks communicating with any cast members at all. The only trouble I had was at Ikspiari, when at one of the food court restaurants, I had a difficult time communicating that I wanted a tomato on my hamburger. =) For credit cards, I used a no foreign transaction fee card and had no trouble using it. If you're asked if you want to pay in yen or your home currency, you should choose yen, because if you choose your home currency, the merchant calculates a conversion rate to give you a home currency figure, and that rate is usually far below the market rate. If you choose yen and have a no foreign transaction fee credit card, it's cheaper on your end and the extra fees can add up during your trip.
Usually in Japan they don't normally do accommodations for food (such as adding or removing something). It's not commonly done, nor in countries like Korea either.
I love when couples say “we” instead of “I”.
I am staying at the Toy Story Disney Hotel and was wondering do I buy my tickets, before check in and at the hotel or do I have to book it through the website?. I want to go to Disney on the day I check in, but it doesnt mention a check in time and it doesn't say, because I would like to buy my tickets and use the early park access entrance for the day I arrive.
Do they accept visa debit cards or is it always got to be credit cards?
Thank you so much for going in a bit of detail for those of us with disabilities!
As always, great useful information from TDR Explorer. Pay attention, he knows better than anyone else how to navigate the theme parks in Japan.
The reserving the table thing I found also goes for spots for the parades! I got a bench for Dream Up and just left my backpack and drink there to save it and I saw other people use cushions or blankets to save theirs. It was so great for when people queued up hours ahead of time (me included haha)
I visited TDR a few weeks ago and this video was really helpful. Thank you so much! The waffles were so fun there, and the very mini New Orleans Square was so cool, and there’s just so many other things that were so fun and unique.
As a Disney fan, i love your channel. Your information is really useful and the way you explain it is easy to understand. I went to TDR 3times a year before covid. Now the situation is getting better and TDR changes a lot. Thank you again for your information. I know what i need before go to TDR this year. I need your guide book!! 😄😄
On things about characters greeting you forgot to give, characters in tokyo disneyland are aimed for all age. So the characters greeting are for all age, so the way they pick people for hug and photograph, they dont pick whoever first because theyre kids or adult, they dont, but the way they pick is whoever they want. And it best to bring along some prop to interact with the characters. And when circle around the characters, the characters will choose everyone who circle around them eventually. Now if the guest have a disability or an elderly, and they have their id card on them, the characters may pick them first for greeting if the characters is kind.
Thats also my advice.
Thank you so much for this video! We are traveling to Tokyo Disneyland for our honeymoon in a few months and your information is so helpful. We also bought your new 2023 Guide and it has been a great guide to plan our trip.
Great Video!! Great questions. Thank you. Looking forward to the 2023 guidebook.
Thanks, this video is really helpful!! I hope people buy your upcoming Guide so they will have tons of info at their fingertips!!
Thanks for answering our question! We're really looking forward to eating at both Tokyo parks! Love the parade recommendation too. We're so excited for our trip in March!
When I visited, as someone who speaks almost no Japanese and only English, it really was all fine. When you’re at the front of a line and are being distributed, I held up the number in my party with my fingers and they pointed exactly where to stand. Restaraunts we’re always fine, you can point or they often had an English name that would work if you speak clearly. Only time we needed a translator app was when a monorail dispenser didnt dispense enough passed but we’d already paid and it didn’t refund. But with the app it was all fine.
Thank you for your work. I've been in TDL and TDS bfore covid, and I found a lot of things were changed.
The Jungle Cruise one kinda surprised me. It's easily a top 5 for me from Disneyland California, so it's a MUST see on my list for when I make it to Tokyo Disney (hopefully later this year!)
I can't remember if it was mentioned, but I'd love it if you did a video covering phrases most common to be used at Disney parks in Tokyo. I thought to ask this because when you mentioned the hand stamps (which makes me so happy to know, 'cause the US parks stopped doing this ages ago and my inner child loves getting my hand stamped) that there's cast members that ask if you're returning, but if you don't know Japanese you might not know what they're saying and miss this. So yeah, park-specific phrases would be great to know :D
Great video- thank you!! Bucket list for us... if we can save up for it. I did order your guide so we can "dream." 😀
When I made my list of attractions to go on at TDL, even being from So Cal, Jungle Cruise was on it. Definitely an underrated version! 😊
It's an easy one to skip and I always tell people to not just for the ending!
Thank you for answering my question!
Thx for the info Chris
I love watching your videos you are always so informative! Is it true with the new 40th Anniversary that there won't be any Easter celebrations, merch etc. in the parks? I was hoping to see some when I go in May.
Fantastic video!
Guzman y Gomez is a boon for veggie-based humans!
After years of asking, turns out the Hungry Bear Curry is also veggie-based (sent half dozen very polite emails since 2015, finally they updated their website, though they never returned one email!)...
Lot's of useful tips here! 😍
The menus on the website will only appear in Japanese but if you’re using google, the google translate feature works great. It’s how I’ve mapped out my meals in the parks.
Thank you for this timely video Chris - my sister will be going to the parks in a few weeks and I've been compiling my own 'best day ever' guide for her as I can't go this time (newborn mom life!)
We last went together in Oct 2019 and your guide was so helpful back then :)
I LOVE your Tony Solaroni!!
I hope she can pick me one up!
Was he in the Tomorrowland gift shop or in Bon Voyage? 🍕
Thank you!
Are you going to any of the parks this week? I’m visiting this week and so excited!!
Already ordered mine😊
Was there last week and my group of 4 plus 2 kids under 2 walked up to ticket booths and got day of tickets for Tokyo Disneyland. Then decided to go to Disney Sea 2 days later and went to information and got tickets same day as well. These were weekdays tho
Thank you so much for making this video! What is the etiquette for mascot meet and greets? At WDW/DL we’re used to giving mascots big hugs; is it different in Japan?
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS.I'm going in June. Feeling stressed. Excited for the travel guide! Will they have information on Disability services?
You're gonna be OK! We include barrier free information in our book.
Great video! Waiting for my ebook to drop next week!!! 🎉 Question: why is the Disneyland fireworks show so simple? Is there a chance that Disneyland may update with some projections later this year?
Can't wait to make it over there one day! Beauty and the Beast is my favorite 😍
Im here just in time!!!
Hi!
Thanks to you and your Explorer team for all the work that goes into the videos and the upcoming guide. I have it pre-ordered for my trip in May and I can't wait!! I do have a question for the next video. I plan on taking the bus from Haneda to the resort and I'm fairly confident in that part of the process. My question is getting from the resort back to Haneda. Can you book a bus round trip at the counter in Haneda or is it better to book the return from the desk of the resort hotel? Thanks again!
TDR Explorer is my Tokyo Disney ❤
Just downloaded your TDR Explorer Guide to Universal Studios Japan 2023!! It's so great! So much info! And so many tips! And not just about the park itself, but the surroundings and of the city of Osaka as well! And really like the maps at the back as well!
Thank you for all the "magical" information! Any free items that you can get at tokyo disney/disney sea? Like how Disneyland has buttons?
In 2019 we bought our Disney tickets from Klook. It worked just fine...however, at THAT time, we had to go to the Klook "office" which was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay out of the way for us. I'm not sure if it's still that way now, but I think we're going to book directly through Disney for our upcoming visit this autumn.
Love your videos! We're planning for our first trip in July. Does Tokyo Disney do physical tickets anymore? And do they have photo pass?
Would love a new overview of vegan options in the park ☺️
Love the updated, 2023 Book. Very helpful for our October trip. Thanks so much. I am celebrating my birthday at DisneySea. Where do you recommend for special dinner. (Doing Teddy Roosevelt for lunch, if get priority seating)
Happy birthday! I highly recommend Magellen's at Tokyo DisneySea!
thanks for this and your prev video, they help me a lot. On April its going to be our fist time on TDL we are so exciting :D did TDL give first time botons like WDW?
Ty for the video? If i can ask do you maybe have any recommendations for restaurants inside disney sea that dont serve any seafood? Since im allergic
I would like to know things to do at the parks if you’re afraid of jet coasters? I want to visit Tokyo Disneyland again (and Sea for the first time)
last year was my first time at TDL and my friends tried forcing me on Space Mountain but finally stopped when I started crying
Thank you mate. We have booked the Disney sea hotel using Australian credit card without problem. In addition we bought the tickets with success as well. Can we meet in person just like 5 years ago? That would be cool
Which rides are recommended for 4 years old? Should I book an express pass for the toddler’s ride? Which shows that you recommend for toddlers ? Disneyland and Disney Sea. Any restaurants that you recommend for the toddler?
My question is:
how does the early entry work for the parks work if staying at a Disney hotel. For example can I get early entry into a park on checkin day and checkout day or is it only one day?
I am thinking of doing two nights and three days so am wondering if I would be able to enter the park early for all of those three days
Thank you so much for all the helpful tips!
I’m staying at the Toy Story hotel for the first time on my next trip and waiting to buy tickets there still makes me a bit nervous 😅 Do you recommend waiting for the Welcome Center at Maihama Station to open or going directly to the hotel to buy it from their guest services counter?
I saw on their site the Welcome Center opens at 7:30am and the Toy Story Hotel guest counter opens at 6am, so debating whether or not to just go earlier directly to the hotel
i would say that probably travel cards wouldn't have transaction problems cuz I have booked both Disneyland and DisneySea tickets with my travel card and it went through easily
Wana find out more about priority seating reservation, seems that I must login at 10am (Japan time) and snatch for a slot for the lunch and dinner?
i like to go to japan
Does the couch pull out into a bed at the resort?
Not sure if this is an easy question but when going to visit Japan, would you recommend doing Disney at the beginning, middle or end of a trip(ex. 2 week trip)?
would you ever make a video about fuji-q highland?
Apparently you can go to guest services and buy Premier Pass in person. Although I don't know how effective that would be.
thanks for your videos. they are very helpful. I share a birthday with Tokyo Disneyland (15 April 1983) - do you think there will be something special planned for the day? Tips so I can have a VIP experience for our joint 40th please?
Hi, we are planning our 1st trip to japan late Nov early Dec. we will have 2 young kids with us. do you have any tips or advice for us with heading to the parks. Love your content :)
I can't go to disneyland but I do hope someday I could. My relatives living in Japan visit TD from time to time and all of this info makes me wonder what they do at the parks when they go. Just a curious question: I noticed there seem to be merch available in Disneyland that aren't exclusive and could be found in stores outside. Are they sold at the same prices or is it cheaper at Disneyland?
Will traditional character meet and greets be returning to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea sometime soon?
We almost lost our Toy Story Hotel reservation because we had 4 cards not work. They were flagged by the companies and 2 factor authentication was required on the card we ended up using. Be wary of that
Wondering if you had to choose would you have the ambassador hotel character room (mickey, Donald etc) or Disneyland hotel park view? Also which has nicer Christmas decoration (mid-late November)?
I’m confused about park tickets, I will be staying at a Disney hotel (please answer above) is there still a risk of selling out or are there a set number of allocated tickets for hotel guests reserved? If that makes sense.
My first trip to Japan, and meeting my partners family for the first time, excited and nervous. 😅
Thanks for the info! May I know if adults are allowed to dress in full Disney character costume in Tokyo, HK & Shanghai Disneyland on non-Halloween months?
My first time to the park. Do I need to early book for the ride. Which app should I upload to my hp
I have a question would you suggest maybe a translation device for those who are more shy or those with aniexty?(Don't trust google translate)
Hey there! I’m going in May & wanted to know if I’m able to purchase stuff from the park & ship it back to the US?
I heard country bears switches between the original show and vacation hoedown, at what point in the year do they do the switch?
Thanks for this great video! There were so many useful information. I am going to Hokkaido and visiting Tokyo Disney Resort in Tokyo. I plan to use the baggage delivery service at Hokkaido to ship my luggage to Tokyo. Will the Disney hotels accept my baggage? Thanks!
You mentioned a link for learning a few Japanese phrases, did I miss where you posted it?
Can I manage my entire group’s tickets in my app like I can for Disneyland in Anaheim? Meaning when we scan in at entry at the park for me my son my wife etc, all can be on my phone?
Does anyone know if Tokyo Disney will be doing anything for Easter this year? I had been searching on the internet but havent found anything on this?
Can I get a happy entry before I check in on the Disney hotel?
Question here, are the prices for the tickets the same when u buy it online and buy it at the disney hotel from desk?
Hi is there a park map for Disney or USJ in English ? Online there’s only Japanese one available
Do you recommend staying at a resort hotel or taking public transportation from another hotel in Tokyo?
@TDR Explorer, how's the Dec 2023. I'm going there in Dec. Is it crowded.
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Hi there is there no fast pass this year?
I have a question in Tokyo Disneyland and disneysea can we go hugging the characters and getting autographs?
hai... i want to ask what areas are the best viewing spots to watch Believe! Sea of Dreams for free and compare to paying disney premiere pass is it worth it?
Probably not recommended, but do you think it is possible to do both parks in one day? If someone only has time to do one park, which park would you recommend?
Hiii....is it worth visiting Tokyo Disneyland on 14th april 2023 considering their 40th anniversary celebration begins on 15th April. Will the parade and attractions be functional on 14th? Sadly we are only in tokyo till 14th
Can you buy the Beauty and the Beast popcorn bucket at a Disney store? If not where in the park can you buy one? Thanks
Hi, what is « prononciation name »? I have it when i am trying to order my tickets.
I know that Disneyland and Disneyworld offer shipping at the parks or resorts for items purchased on Disney property. Is that also true of Tokyo Disney and will they ship to the US?
Which is the best day of the week to visit?
I am staying at the Toy Story Disney Hotel and was wondering do I buy my tickets, before check in and at the hotel or do I have to book it through the website?. I want to go to Disney on the day I check in, but it doesnt mention a check in time and it doesn't say, because I would like to buy my tickets and use the early park access entrance for the day I arrive.
How much kingdom hearts merch is available at Disney land, or is there not any unless there’s an anniversary or event ?
what's the difference between booking tickets on third party websites and on the official website?
Is selfie sticks or small tripods allowed in the park?
Is there a bus from downtown Tokyo?
I only have one full day, which I'm going to Tokyo Disney Sea. Is there an evening fireworks show? If not in Tokyo Disney Sea, can you see the fireworks show from Tokyo Disneyland?
Are guests able to have their shopping delivered to our hotels if we are staying at Sheraton? Is there a way to check if any rides will be closed in April 2023?
I’ve never seen them offer package delivery from inside the park to the hotel. They only offer to ship it home from the park, but they charge a fee and it has restrictions. I believe, for a fee, they will deliver your purchase in Bon Voyage to the hotel. Unfortunately, most of what I buy is only sold in the park, not at Bon Voyage. If you want to buy stuff in the morning, maybe you could stuff it all in a coin locker so you don’t have to carry it around all day in the park?
I went to Tokyo Disneyland for the first time for last year! This time, I plan to go to disneysea. I saw mixed comments about how this works so I wanted to ask......
Where and how do you scan your ticket to enter disneysea? I know when you first step out of Maihama station their are two sides, the right leading to disneyland. Do we have to scan tickets at the disneyland entrance to enter disneysea still or from the station do we choose the path on the left side and that will lead to disney sea?
You scan the ticket at the park that’s printed on your ticket. So you scan your DisneySea ticket at DisneySea. Also, the walk to DL from the station is very quick, but the walk to DS is at least a 15 min walk from the station. You may want to consider hopping on the monorail loop to save yourself the walk. Plus you get to see Mt Fuji on a good day and the Toy Story Hotel while you ride!
You mentioned picky eaters…I’ve read that you can’t customize food when ordering (e.g. plain cheeseburger or sauces on the side for things). Has this been your experience? Asking as the mom of two picky eaters! Lol
If your goth be careful they might think your too scary for the children and not let you in (this almost happened to me i think they thought i was intentionally scary dressing)
I really disliked the Entry Request Lottery system, otherwise I loved Disneyland and DisneySea!
Huge question 🙋♂ does bowser’s challenge got strobe lights I can’t go on the ride because I’m diagnosed of seizures TDR explorer what am I supposed to do?
I don't quite remember, it's best to check the Universal Hollywood website. They'll have those details.
@@tdrexplorer peter and Kitra said they got strobe lights on the ride bowser’s challenge so sorry 😞 I won’t be participating bowser’s challenge or any of the activities but I will walk around the park and I will of course take photos with you but universal definitely needs to fix that situation where peoples that are disabilities that have symptoms that have seizures chris.
@@tdrexplorer and I will be participating eating at toadstool cafe and up 1 factory but not on the ride because of safety reasons.
Hi, does the Disney Tokyo guide talk about Tokyo Disney and Disney sea?
Chris, you gotta burn that jar jar plushie. :)
That is the wonderful Tony Solaroni who is the manager at the Pan Galactic Pizza Port at Tokyo Disneyland!
@@tdrexplorer I want that plush. Pan Galactic is great to eat