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Join me as I spend 1 full day at Tokyo Disneyland. I test the limits of what feels like the most busy Disney park Iāve ever been to and see how much I can get done in 1 day at Tokyo Disney. I experience the best rides, attractions, parades and more. But even with all my Disney theme park years behind me, I am not ready for the crazy crowds that lay ahead.
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00:00 Disney Planning
2:11 Too Many People
9:12 Hunger Games
12:56 Redemption!
15:20 The Come Down?
17:26 Leave Them Wanting More?
19:29 Reflection
22:38 Disney at Night
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For the last 12 years, every time Iāve visitedĀ a Disney theme park, itās been preceded by atĀ Ā least a couple hours of Disney planning.Ā As the parks get busier and more complex,Ā Ā and the price continues to climb, itāsĀ almost a necessity to get your moneysĀ Ā
Worth. Iām a planner by nature so I actuallyĀ enjoy this part. So the night before my firstĀ Ā ever visit to Tokyo Disneyland, I setĀ some time aside, and did my studiesā¦ Download the Disney Resort app before you visit Arrive 1 to 2 hours beforeĀ the official opening time.
The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the BeastĀ is always busy so make that a priority. Once your ticket is scanned, use the appĀ to reserve your first free priority pass You can obtain your next priority pass 2 hoursĀ Ā later or after the start timeĀ of your previous Priority Pass
Priority pass runs out on theseĀ rides sooner so reserve those first Introducing Premiere Access Introducing Entry Request Introducing Disney MobileĀ Ā At this point, as strange as it may seemĀ to any non theme park folk out there,Ā Ā this was all pretty standard fairĀ for an enthusiastic Disney fan.
See, Iām no stranger to Disney theme parks,Ā because I love visiting. I enjoy the DisneyĀ Ā movies as much as the next, but itās theĀ parks that really hit the right note. As corny as it sounds, for me, there is aĀ magic to this place, maybe it syncs backĀ Ā
To childhood memories, maybe it resemblesĀ a safe haven away from lifeās problems,Ā Ā maybe its just a deep appreciation forĀ its theming, rides and environment. So I want you to know upfront, this isnātĀ some throwaway negative Disney video. NorĀ Ā
Is it a blind faith love fest. Itās an hourĀ by hour retelling of the fantastic highsĀ Ā and disappointing lows of visitingĀ Tokyo Disney in the modern day era. Now, Iād heard that Tokyo Disneyland specifically,Ā was busy on a whole other level. And thatās whyĀ Ā
Iād spent all those hours of planning, gettingĀ up to date. Iāve had countless Disney plansĀ Ā before and they have ALWAYS paid off and ALWAYSĀ meant Iām able to tick everything off my list. But as Iād soon find out, theĀ levels of people were so high,Ā Ā
That despite all this research, surely puttingĀ me ahead of the vast majority of park goers,Ā Ā it would be the first time, that all thisĀ preparation, was no longer, good enough. The park is set to open at 9am so, I arriveĀ 90 minutes early, and thereās already a seaĀ Ā
Of people in front. Maybe I should have gotĀ here for 7, but no worries, I have the plan.Ā Ā Probably the same plan as everyone else inĀ front, but hey, thereās enough to go aroundā¦ Itās now 8:30 and Happy Entry starts which isĀ hotel guests gaining access 15 minutes early.Ā Ā
Which means that 8:45, the parks opening early,Ā and Iām shuffling towards these magical gates. Once my ticket is scanned, most people are headingĀ towards Beauty and the Beast, as am I. There is aĀ Ā slight urge to run hysterically towards it, butĀ I remember I am English, and I will remain calm.
Now that my ticketās been scanned,Ā whilst still walking, I bring outĀ Ā my phone and book my first PriorityĀ Pass. For those who remember Fast Pass,Ā Ā this is basically a digital version,Ā but now from the convenience of yourĀ Ā own phone. I reserve a Priority Pass forĀ Space Mountain between 10:10 and 11:10. Cool.
I look up from my phone and approach theĀ ride entrance for Beauty and The Beast,Ā Ā marked by this stunning French Chateau. AndĀ itās here that I do a double take. The waitĀ Ā time is alreadyā¦ 140 minutes. Like, howĀ is this even possible? The park has onlyĀ Ā
Be open 25 minutes for Hotel guests, and 10Ā minutes for the public. Itās not even 9am,Ā Ā the park shouldnāt be open yet, and thereās 140Ā minutes worth of people at this one ride? And ifĀ Ā youāre assuming theyāre just over estimatingĀ the wait time, weāll get to that later.
Anyway, I immediately realise my firstĀ mistake, something I hadnāt read duringĀ Ā planning. This ride is already so busyĀ that to join the back of the queue,Ā Ā you donāt head to the entrance. No, the backĀ of the queue starts in the next land over,Ā Ā
So I walk for a good minute. Watching theĀ castle slip into my past, my gut gets uneasy. So, I am now in my first queue at TokyoĀ Disneyland. And, I really donāt mind queuing,Ā Ā itās expected within a Disney Park, but 2Ā hours and 20 minutes, this early in the day?
For comparison, just one week ago, I was atĀ Universal Studios Osaka. Here I followed aĀ Ā similar plan to get into the massively busyĀ Nintendo Land. I arrived 90 minutes early,Ā Ā used their single rider lane for free, whichĀ Disney didnāt offer, and that all meant IĀ Ā
Waited 10 minutes for the crazy new popular MarioĀ Kart ride. Tokyo Disney was a whole other beast. But thatās normally the beauty of arrivingĀ early at a park; you can experience 2 orĀ Ā 3 of the most popular rides with littleĀ wait, and then when it does get busier,Ā Ā
The wait times are fine as youāve averagedĀ it out, making the early rise worth it. But, after 5 minutes in this queue, I realiseĀ Iād lose all that early advantage with thisĀ Ā one ride. Iāve never experienced thisĀ many people this early into the gameā¦
So I hastily made a decision that 10 minutesĀ ago hadnāt even crossed my mind. I was goingĀ Ā to succumb to my Fear of missing outĀ and purchase, Disney Premiere Access. Premiere Access allows you to purchase aĀ skip the line entry. Considering DisneyĀ Ā
Offered Fast Pass completely free for 20Ā years, the decision to now charge for this,Ā Ā has understandably caused a big backlash,Ā even amongst the most diehard of Disney fans. The silver lining is the weak Japanese currency,Ā so my 2000 yen doesnāt break the bank, but I stillĀ Ā
Feel like an absolute mug for paying anyway. But,Ā Iām only here for one day so I can justify it. By the time Iāve added my card details, itās 9:03,Ā Ā and the wait now stands at 170 minutesĀ with the next available time slot 3 hoursĀ Ā
Away. I click purchase, the cogsĀ spin andā¦ the payment is accepted. OK, so Iāve pre booked SpaceĀ Mountain for an hours time,Ā Ā got Beauty and the Beast reservedĀ after that. What to do now? OK so the nearest ride to me also hasĀ a 2 hours plus queue, thereās MonstersĀ Ā
Inc? A 50 minute wait apparently, and thatāsĀ easily done by listening to a single podcastĀ Ā episode. For those wondering, my wife hasĀ more sense than me, so is still in bed. I look at my watch and itās been 55 minutesĀ in line. Those wait times seem to be prettyĀ Ā
Accurate. After someone yells at me in Japanese,Ā I take my seat, hoping it isnāt important. But,Ā Ā after being inside the park gates for 80Ā minutes now, the attractions can finally beginā¦ Itās my first time riding Monsters Inc andĀ itās fun for what it is. Iām given this torch,Ā Ā
Which I can I can point towards variousĀ monsters, which will in turn, make themĀ Ā react in various ways. Itās a solid start andĀ Iām already feeling my energy slightly rekindled. As I exit through the gift shop,Ā Ā I realise itās already time forĀ one of my favourite Disney staples.
Upon arrival, I flash my free Priority Pass,Ā Ā bypassing the common queue, feeling likeĀ the Lion King. The plan is back on track. Walking through the priority line, I noticeĀ several times that here, Space Mountain isĀ Ā sponsored by Coca Cola. That must have costĀ an absolute fortune and for what gain, I askĀ Ā
Myself? I mean, Iām certainly too intelligentĀ to fall for some brand association marketing,Ā Ā that, I can be sure of, and it certainlyĀ wont become relevant later in this video!ā¦ Whilst queuing, I realise I canĀ now book my next Priority Pass,Ā Ā
Since Iāve just used the first. I rememberĀ reading that Buzz Lightyears Astro BlastersĀ Ā is usually the next most popular free passĀ but by now, the next available slot is 6Ā Ā long hours away. So I reserve the ticketĀ and get my head back into the theming,Ā Ā
With my current Priority Pass turningĀ what is now a 90 minute wait into 15. Space Mountain has recently seen a resurgenceĀ at Tokyo since itās soon to be closing for aĀ Ā reimagined version. So at least forĀ me, this finality made it even moreĀ Ā
Special and the pitch black roller coaster is asĀ atmospheric and exhilarating as its ever beenā¦ Completing my Tomorrowland experience then, isĀ Star Tours, with a tantalising 35 minute wait.Ā Ā For those that donāt know, itās a pretty uniqueĀ 3D simulator, in that the ride sequence is alwaysĀ Ā
Randomised. This means guests will experienceĀ any 4 out of a possible 21 different segments,Ā Ā which amounts to 700 possible combinations.Ā Although itās a ride Iām really familiar with,Ā Ā itās executed really well andĀ is always a fun experience.
I glance at my watch and, wow, itās already goneĀ 11am. Itās a little early than Iād have liked butĀ Ā this means itās lunch time. The plan says thatĀ peak lunch really kicks off from 11:30 so nowĀ Ā
Is probably a good time to get in before everyoneĀ else. Oh, you have no idea how very wrong I wasā¦ If youāve ever watched or read any themeĀ park tips content, they all make an almostĀ Ā passing suggestion to eat outside of peak lunchĀ hours. Only sometimes do I pay attention to it,Ā Ā
Because generally, even when it is a bitĀ of a wait, it isnāt that much of an issue. The plan suggested Tomorrowland Terrace, andĀ here it is looking empty. The reason beingĀ Ā is that it has the most number of seats, but IĀ just really wanted a burger. I open the app toĀ Ā
See where it was and Iām shown a 30 to 45 minuteĀ wait time. Ah but thereās the new Disney MobileĀ Ā Order system. This lets you reserve a 10 minuteĀ collection windowā¦ but the next available slotĀ Ā clashes with the parade. I look at the Queen ofĀ Hearts Banquet hall, but thatās an hours wait.
I donāt want to be locked into a 10Ā minute food reservation window so IĀ Ā notice a 10 to 30 minute waitĀ for Gastons Tavern, sellingĀ Ā sandwiches. Hopefully itāll be onĀ the lower side of that estimate. I walk to the doors of Gastons and, yeah, IāveĀ clearly learnt nothing from this morning asĀ Ā
Again Iām headed to the entrance, when in fact theĀ queue for sandwichs starts all the way over hereā¦ So I take place, and question my life. I wait long enough to see inside,Ā hoping thatās the end but yeah,Ā Ā this is absolutely 30 minutes. Since IāveĀ got Beauty and the Beast coming up soon,Ā Ā
This possibly doesnāt then give me much timeĀ to find a space for the parade, so instead,Ā Ā I enjoy this Kit Kat I brought with me.Ā Note to self. Next time bring more Kit Kats. So, with some time on my hands, I takeĀ a breather and check out CinderellasĀ Ā
Castle up close. This iconic centrepiece isĀ actually my most sentimental Disney traditionĀ Ā and has lasted for 25 years. WheneverĀ I exit a Disneyland or Magic Kingdom,Ā Ā right as Iām leaving, I always take oneĀ final glance over my shoulder. Not onlyĀ Ā
Is it sad to leave such a happy place andĀ go back to the real world and its problems,Ā Ā but itās a quiet thank you a fun day. I wonderĀ how Iāll actually be feeling by tonight? As for right, now, aside from hunger,Ā I am feeling bemused yet a littleĀ Ā
Overwhelmed all at the same time. Lucky forĀ me though, Disney is about to blow my mindā¦ So I want to tell you a little travel story.Ā As you may know, this trip was part of a 3Ā month journey around Asia. Just as we wereĀ leaving, Season 2 of The Traitors had justĀ Ā
Started on the BBC. Itās my absolute favouriteĀ reality show, especially the UK version. So, weāre in Malaysia, episodeĀ 2 comes out, and to watch it,Ā Ā since its on the BBC, Iād have go toĀ the airport, catch a flight to England,Ā Ā enjoy some Traitoring on my own, thenĀ return. Next week, weāre in Indonesia,Ā Ā
Episode 3 comes out, ANOTHER flight. This costĀ me Ā£2000. Then, Nord VPN came into my life. At the click of a button I was able to changeĀ our location to the UK whilst traveling,Ā Ā and just like that, we were watching The Traitors.Ā Plus, if youāre concerned about online security,Ā Ā
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So get 4 bonus months on a 2-year plan by visitingĀ Ā nordvpn.com/SuitcaseMonkey Itās risk-free with Nordās 30-day money-backĀ guarantee so itās worth checking out,Ā Ā even if youāre just curious. Now, back to Tokyo. Whenever a new Disney ride is being shown on aĀ YouTube video, I always, always look away fromĀ Ā
The screen. I want to go in, totally blind forĀ whatās about to happen. Indeed, Iām possibly theĀ Ā only parks fan who still doesnāt really know whatĀ to expect at Floridas Pandora and Galaxyās Edge. But the reason why I look awayĀ is exactly for moments like this.Ā Ā
I have absolutely no idea whatĀ Iām walking into and itās a joy. The pre show and line itself is everything youādĀ expect, setting the tone and scene perfectly. ButĀ Ā as I see the cars weāre about to ride in, IĀ know Iām in for a treat. The first thing IĀ Ā
Notice is that these teacups are trackless, whichĀ always impresses me. The ride is structured intoĀ Ā different rooms, each depicting key scenes fromĀ the movie. Unfortunately I canāt include theĀ Ā music being played here or this video will get aĀ copyright strike, but just imagine sitting in aĀ Ā
Very excitable teacup thatās floating on air, asĀ if by magic, with Lumiere singing Be Our Guest. And itās at this very point that I forget allĀ about the plan, forget about the wait times,Ā Ā hell, even the fact that the only thing IāveĀ eaten in the last 7 hours is a tiny Kit Kat,Ā Ā
This is something only Disney can pull off,Ā and it literally sends chills down my spine. Lasting 8 minutes in total, itās longerĀ than your average ride and for me,Ā Ā should be the blueprint for modern dayĀ attractions. Moving across 4 rooms forĀ Ā 2 minutes each really allowsĀ you to soak in the atmosphere,Ā Ā
Youāre not just passing an animatronic forĀ 10 seconds and then moving onto the next. And, Iām so lost in this moment, that IĀ donāt even wonder where this is all goingĀ Ā to climax. As the melody that accompaniesĀ the words Tale as old as Time begins,Ā Ā
We enter into that ballroom and I haveĀ no words. Itās one thing to witness anĀ Ā embracing beauty and the beast right in front ofĀ you, itās another to be dancing around them and,Ā Ā as I assume is intended, dancing with them.Ā You literally become part of one of DisneysĀ Ā
Most famous moments. We are now a collectiveĀ group of teacups, dancing with Beauty andĀ Ā the Beast and I think Iāve just died and gone toĀ Disney heaven. This cannot be topped. Or can it? Feeling like Rapunzel, I stepĀ into a new world. Itās now 12:30,Ā Ā
Disneyland is my oyster and yes IāmĀ feeling apprehensive but positiveĀ Ā about completing my Disney list. I head towardsĀ Fantasyland, with the parade being my end goal. I still keep an eye out for food but the linesĀ are even longer now and my stomach grumbles on.
To allow for crowd flow, you can onlyĀ watch the parade from specific areas,Ā Ā and I duck under a rope into an open spot,Ā which I think is allowed if thereās space?Ā Ā I arrive 18 minutes before show timeĀ and am more than happy with my view.
Whilst waiting, I notice that all free PriorityĀ Passes have already run out. So, I ultimatelyĀ Ā decide that paying for Splash Mountain is my bestĀ option. It currently has a 2 hour standby time,Ā Ā so I pay 1500 yen to reserve my slot. Again,Ā I feel like Iām part of the problem, I know,Ā Ā
But you must remember that, ohĀ sorry, the paradeās startingā¦ By this point, everything is 60Ā or 90 or 120 minutes and beyond,Ā Ā so hereās an idea. Lets refrainĀ from trying to plan everythingĀ Ā and go traditional with a goodĀ olā fashioned Disney wanderā¦
Over the next 3 and a half hours I pack in theĀ highest density of wins yet. I start with PiratesĀ Ā of the Caribbean, and the ride continuesĀ to remain a classic, and for good reason. I then finally notice a restaurant that doesnātĀ have a queue bursting out its doors. I order theĀ Ā
Hungry Bear Curry and for some reason, IāmĀ absolutely gagging for a Coca Cola. Oh yes,Ā Ā Coca Coca number 1! But no timeĀ to relax, I have Premiere Access. Over to Splash Mountain then, and the weatherāsĀ getting me well and truly prepared. As I arrive,Ā Ā
The wait time stands at 135 minutes butĀ my paid Access spins it into 15. ThisĀ Ā has always been my favourite from theĀ mountain trilogy and easily the bestĀ Ā Disney ride soundtrack out there.Ā And then, of course, thereās thisā¦
Oh, The Jungle cruise. I have no idea whatĀ this guyās saying, but, Iām all for itā¦ Next and contender for the worlds greatestĀ song to listen to for 10 minutes on repeat,Ā Ā itās Small Small World. Marking theĀ definition of āits so sweet its scaryā,Ā Ā
How could you not enjoy being under its spell? (music repeats) Normally, I remember being able to get atĀ least 4 Fast Passes during a day at Disney,Ā Ā but itās now time for my second and finalĀ Priority Pass. Itās another shooter ride butĀ Ā
Since this one requires two hands and IāmĀ very competitive, I have no time to film. And finally, thereās the Western River Railroad;Ā Ā something Iād not normally do, but withĀ a 15 minute line, itās hard to resistĀ Ā and itās actually an enjoyable changeĀ of pace, especially during nightfallā¦
These last few hours of back to back rides feelsĀ like classic Disneyland. And thatās because,Ā Ā largely, it is. Iām mostly left ridingĀ yesterdayās rides, with fewer people in line,Ā Ā and not having to think about using an appĀ to reserve or pay for them, which is nice.
This is the first time Iāve visited a DisneyĀ Park that requires the app and overall,Ā Ā Iāve found its reliance kinda took meĀ out of my surroundings. 10 years ago,Ā Ā the only real preparation you needed to know, wasĀ the order of collecting Fast Pass tickets and now,Ā Ā
For me, itās gotten a little out of hand.Ā Although I didnāt realise it at the time,Ā Ā those Fast Pass machines and park maps, bothĀ benefited from being physically in the DisneyĀ Ā World, so they werenāt breaking immersion. NeedingĀ my phone so much to get the most from Disneyland,Ā Ā
Is like playing Mario and needing to be in theĀ menu screen more than the Mushroom Kingdom. There are obviously clear benefitsĀ to using this app, but my point is,Ā Ā there is a tangible cost of making yourĀ park rely so much on your own phone.
For comparison, I used more data 1 day atĀ Disney than I did over 2 days at UniversalĀ Ā Studios. And I should note, I was ableĀ to do everything I wanted on my equallyĀ Ā packed first day there, so let me knowĀ if thatās a video youād like to see.
So before the evening truly sets in, withĀ the electric parade and final fireworks,Ā Ā what have I missed? The Haunted MansionĀ has remained around 90 minutes for theĀ Ā entire day and itās the only ride Iām sad to miss. Iāve also given up on watching a live show,Ā Ā
Which is the first time Iām not been able to seeĀ at least one during a visit. For performances,Ā Ā they have something called Entry Request.Ā Itās effectively a lottery where you haveĀ Ā to request entry to a show, because justĀ turning up is no longer good enough.
Unfortunately, I was unsuccessful in thatĀ lottery, and after being refused once,Ā Ā you canāt apply again for that show.Ā The cast members suggested I arrive 30Ā Ā to 60 minutes before the next performance toĀ have a possible chance of still getting it,Ā Ā
But again, it clashed with my other timedĀ attractions so just fell by the wayside. Overall then, the pre planning has mostlyĀ paid off. Unlike with previous visits,Ā Ā it did still come at the cost of needing aĀ lot of extra organisation during my time here,Ā Ā and then of course, payingĀ twice for Premiere access.
More than ever, it seems, you do needĀ a Disney plan to really get your moniesĀ Ā worth and hopefully by the end of this video,Ā youāll know how I truly feel about my day here. I do wonder though, what mustĀ be going through the minds of anĀ Ā
Unprepared family who just casually strollĀ in at 9am. Like, what are they thinking? Maybe itās just no longerĀ possible to see everythingĀ Ā you want in a single day which is a good thing,Ā Ā but that choice also comes at a price and aĀ change of mind set on my part, going forward.
One thing to keep in mind I found interesting.Ā Thereās this online crowd calendar that all theĀ Ā Disney experts say is pretty accurateĀ based on their years of visiting. ItĀ Ā predicts how busy the park will be on aĀ scale of 1 to 8, with 8 being insanity.
Today is projected to be a 3 out of 8, less thanĀ 30,000 people. Now, predictions are obviouslyĀ Ā just that, but even if this is a 4, or a 5? IĀ donāt even want to think what a 6 feels like. Unfortunately, my last few hours atĀ Tokyo Disney were a little disappointing,Ā Ā
And to no ones fault. I asked a cast memberĀ about the Electric Parade and they said thatĀ Ā due to the rain, it was unfortunatelyĀ cancelled. Iām not exactly sure why,Ā Ā something about water and electricity, theirĀ English wasnāt very good. But they did thenĀ Ā
Raise a question mark over the likelihood ofĀ the final fireworks display from happening also. Looking for things to do, even this late inĀ the day, the wait times werenāt coming down,Ā Ā and I was pretty exhausted. But I was ableĀ to duck into Star Tours one more time,Ā Ā
Enjoying another randomised sequence. I alsoĀ got to grab that burger Iād wanted 8 hours ago. But the fireworks were eventually cancelled,Ā which is just one of those things thatĀ Ā canāt be helped. To combat the overallĀ disappointment that was hanging in the air,Ā Ā
They did put on a scaled back parade as aĀ consolation prize which was appreciatedā¦ As the parade passed me by, my time atĀ Tokyo Disneyland was coming to an endā¦ I made my final walk, towards the exit,Ā reflecting on the crazy day Iād just had;Ā Ā
The good times, the not so good times, theĀ hungry times and the fun. The strange thing?Ā Ā That despite everything, despiteĀ any unexpected down sides that IādĀ Ā experience over the last 12 hoursā¦ IĀ still looked back, over, my shoulderā¦
Well this was a fun video to make. Welcome toĀ those who are new to the channel and welcomeĀ Ā back if not. I try to make YouTube travel videosĀ that are unique in this world of copy and paste.Ā Ā
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Those lines look like a bit of a nightmare for me. I can only imagine this in Japanās extreme humidity or rainy seasonā¦
Wonderful video! I am happy to be part of a growing 'Suitcase Monkey Youth' movement š. If it takes years, if not decades, of Disney Park experience/fandom to know how to make the most of this trip then I can only imagine what a dreadful experience this ends up being when going in cold for the first time ā and then how exponentially worse it must be if it were a family with young children going for the first time. š For this Suitcase Monkey destination I am extremely happy to watch this video, but will this time take a hard pass on participating myself.
This is nightmare fuel, but i'm happy for you.š
Well narrated video from the Magical Kingdom. We always have wonderful time there. Well worth the wait. (Tokyo) (Shanghai ) (Paris) (Anaheim) (Orlando). Judy, Looked what you missed.
Sending you Best Wishesš š to you and Judy from Jim and Harriet
yes to the universal studios video!
Yes, we would be very interested in a USJ video as we are planning to visit for the first time this May! And especially for Super Nintendo World. Here's hoping the new Donkey Kong area (and mine cart ride!) will be open in time for our visit.
Nice job. Always appreciate your content. Heading to Porto and Madeira soon thanks to you.
Hilarious video. We will make it there one day. Would love to see a Universal video š
I see why this is your favorite storytelling youāve done!š
Thank you for a great video! Definitely would love to see your take on USJ.
Donāt go on a weekend or holiday, be at the gates 90-120 min before opening time, and for goodness sake, RUN at rope drop! Run until you canāt breathe, and then keep RUNNING! Or just pay for a timed entry later, especially if you do not have Happy entry 15 minutes before general admission.
Do not miss the second park, Disney Sea, but you need a minimum of 1 day per park.
Although the beauty and the beast ride is great, I donāt think itās the best thing in the parks. They have other excellent rides, but some of the shows and parades are amazing.
Great video and narrating, I was really immersed.
Just wanted to ask ā as someone who has never been. Do you pay for entry to the park, and then also pay for the fast pass to enter attractions?
Fantastic video, and very brave idea š
It's not Disney!; it's the Oriental Land šš» There is no such thing as unprepared park guests at Tokyo Disney Resort when it comes to its primary audience, the Japanese. Every Japaese citizen who goes there does a ton of research every time they go there, and the majority of them focus on experiencing one or two categories of things instead of ALL of them. There are hundreds of Japanese park goers who go to Tokyo Disney Resort just for their parades and shows or restaurants and merchandise
I've been to Disneyland 6 times between the late 90s and the early 2010s. I think that it was the best experiences possible and I (unfortunately) never want to go back
You are a great storyteller! Its fun to watch your videos!
Is this on the weekend or during the week?
Congratulationsā¦ what a dupeā¦ how many hundreds of dollars to put up with all that crud.
OOh, Universal & Disney are way different. Disney World is currently insane with mobs, broken rides, closed rides and everything costs a fortune. I just stopped going, it's not fun any more. I go to a Universal Studios weekend after hours event, it costs a little more than a day pass, but includes all food and snacks & virtually no lines. I had no idea Disney "insanea" was global.
I love Tokyo Disneyland, but you are absolutely right about the wait times. Really kills the vibe.
Omg this video was beyond helpful! Thank you so much! I am going to be at Tokyo Disneyland for one day in 2 weeks, and your experience completely answered a bunch of questions for me that you can't really get from just reading a blog. I have been hearing that the food lines were crazy, but looks like I'm going to want to mobile order something as soon as possible haha. Fingers crossed the crowds are a little lighter for me, but in everything I've seen lately the parks just have been packed.
Fyi: the crowd calendar isn't really accurate because it doesn't account for possible biases such as seasonal events and Space Mountain closing. These crowds aren't a 3; they're more of a 6 or 7. Big Thunder Mountain and Hunny Hunt being closed also really inflated the wait times because both have high capacity and are really popular. Another reason why the park was really crowded was because it's spring break and Tokyo Disney is mainly targetted towards young adults (high school/college age) and not young children. To really avoid crowds, it's best to check the Japanese school schedules for holidays and avoid weekends at all costs. We also made the mistake of going to USJ during a weekend and were unable to enter nintendoland. Lastly, just don't go to the park if Hunny Hunt is closed. TDL is also just not as good as DisneySea, so if you have one day, just go there instead.
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Technically Disney didnāt blow your mind bc this park isnāt even owned by Disney. Japanese company didnāt hold back and went all out making it and rent the IP.
If you only had time for Tokyo sea or Disney which would you recommend?
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Yes!! I want to see a USJ video!!
Thanks for sharing. Would love to see your Universal studio video
These rides look incredible! And love your humour š