All things Disney

Photo: Japlanease, which is Helen Foster’s excellent Japan travel guide that explains ALL the nuts and bolts (and what they cost)

I’m not going to pretend to know about Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea. But I know it’s a major must-see for some travelers, so I’m going to send you to the greatest Disney authority I know. My fellow Japan warrior Helen knows the parks inside out, and like the consummate journalist she is, she hunts down every fact and pursues every angle. If you’ve got a question, Helen can answer it.

Start with 19 Differences between Tokyo Disney and the US parks, which is worth a read whether you’re Disney-curious or not!

Yes, that’s what she got when she ordered a burger Photo: Japlanease

Next, the must-read Tokyo Disney Resort Tickets & Extras Explained 

• What kind of entry ticket do I need?
• When should I buy it?
• How and where can I buy it? Can I buy it online? At the gate? At a convenience store?
• What is Premier Access? What rides can it get me on? How much does it cost?
• What is Priority Access? What rides can it get me on? How much does it cost?
• What is an Entry Request? Which shows require one? How can I get one?
• What is a Standby Pass? Which shops and restaurants require one? How do I get one?
• What is Priority Seating at park restaurants? Which restaurants offer it? How do I arrange it?
• What are Attraction Tickets? How do I get those?

By now you’re probably wondering,
how much does it cost to visit the Tokyo Disney parks?

Straight talk on how to optimize tickets, express passes, shows, hotels, transportation, food & drink, and exclusive Tokyo park merchandise.

Once you’ve got your tickets, you’ll need a strategy.

Ten things to skip at the Disney Parks

Visiting Tokyo Disneysea with a Picky Eater

How can I ride the new Disney shinkansen?

How do I use the Disney Resort monorail?

What to wear (and what not to wear) at the Disney Parks

If you have other questions or are looking for more Disney planning advice, join Helen’s USJ and Disney Facebook group. And if you’d like a hand with general Japan trip planning, she makes excellent practical suggestions on the Japlanease blog and in her Japan trip-planning Facebook group.

Here are some more tips to make your Japan travel easier:

And here are the other places I take my friends when they come to town

Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had

2 thoughts on “All things Disney

    1. I’m afraid Inari-cho is one of the most traditional neighborhoods in Tokyo, and not only do the stores tend not to have websites, some of them still require cash. If you walk the big street between Inari-cho station and Tawaramachi Station, you’ll see all the stores in this post. You can also get those fox figures at many Inari Shrines, like Sasuke Inari in Kamakura (https://jonellepatrick.com/sasuke-inari-shrine/)

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