Tokyo DisneySea Archive
Ranking our favorite Disney attractions around the globe–not just at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, but also Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, etc–is no easy task. It’s tough to balance sentimentality and storytelling with wow-factor and modern technology. That’s also a lot of rides and shows to narrow down into a relatively short list. (Updated October
Oriental Land Company has released new restaurant & ride names and details for Fantasy Springs, the eighth port themed to Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan at Tokyo DisneySea. This shares a sneak peek at the upcoming blockbuster additions, and updates on the progress to this expansion. Previously scheduled to open this year, Oriental Land Company
Line-skipping at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea saves you time waiting in line for rides, which means more for the important things…like snacks! This guide explains how to use Priority Pass and Premier Access, which are the replacements for FastPass at Tokyo Disney Resort. Here’s a comparison of the free vs. paid services, ride rankings, our
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that free FastPass is being permanently retired, but in a plot twist, it’s not being fully replaced by a completely paid alternative like Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. Instead, unpaid Priority Pass is being introduced. This post details the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea attractions that’ll offer free line-skipping again, plus our commentary,
The Frozenification of Disney’s theme parks continues. For almost a decade since the film’s release, Imagineering has been gradually adding Frozen to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and the international parks in Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. (Updated May 12, 2023.) It started with some of the most popular meet & greets ever, continued with stage shows and other
We love Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. They’re our two favorite Disney theme parks in the world, and we’ve been singing their praises for years. However, we also have to admit that reopening has been excruciatingly slow in Japan, and that’s very apparent at TDR. As such, we’ll be covering whether now is a good time
This touring plan covers our “perfect day” at Tokyo DisneySea (TDS), offering a single-day itinerary for everything we would do in one day. This includes an efficient plan of attack for rides, restaurant & snacks recommendations, and most importantly, ways to slow down and enjoy the park’s exceptional atmosphere. (Updated February 12, 2023.) In our
Tokyo Disney Resort has released new concept art and opening info about Fantasy Springs, the colossal port themed to Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan under construction at Tokyo DisneySea. This shares a sneak peek at progress, names for the new lands, and updates on the progress to this $2.2 billion expansion. This follows the recent
During the 2022 D23 Expo, Disney shared new details about the Fantasy Springs expansion coming to Tokyo DisneySea. In this post, we’ll take a look at what was shared on the show floor, including photos of ride vehicles, video of construction progress, and commentary about OLC’s leadership. For those who haven’t been following its development,
Oriental Land Company announced that the permanent replacement for Fantasmic, “Believe! Sea of Dreams,” will debut on November 11, 2022 at Tokyo DisneySea. This post shares details and concept art about the upcoming nighttime spectacular, plus a rundown of other upcoming changes and additions to Japan’s Disney parks. In “Believe! Sea of Dreams,” Disney and
Oriental Land Company announced that Disney Premier Access line-skipping will be sold on the official Tokyo Disney Resort App beginning on May 19, 2022. This post details the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea attractions that’ll sell paid FastPass, plus our commentary on how this differs from its counterparts at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and what