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Flow of the day
A day at Tokyo Disney Resort begins with a wait at the park. Here, we'll explain in detail how you can effectively utilize your waiting time and enjoy the park in comfort.
Waiting before admission
Thorough preparation can shorten the waiting time for admission and ensure more playtime. Below are some important preparation points.
Early Morning Arrival
According to the official website, the park opens at 9:00 a.m. Generally speaking, the ideal time to arrive is 7:00 a.m., but sometimes security checks start 15 minutes earlier due to overcrowding. If you are staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels, you can use the "ハッピーエントリー" (ハッピーエントリー), which allows you to enter the park 15 minutes earlier.
If you want to enter the Fantasy Springs area, you need to start queuing up at 5:00 a.m. in order to snag a spot. If you don't want to get up that early or wait that long, it's best to stay at a hotel in the Tokyo DisneySea area the day before to save time and energy.
Queuing Tips
- Observe the condition of the teams at the entrance and choose the team that moves smoothly.
- Choose a team with a stroller or fewer suitcases for a smoother ride.
- Try to choose teams with fewer large groups.
Research the Official App and ChargeSPOT App
You can check the following information on the official app before queuing up:
- Waiting time for amusement facilities.
- Restaurant reservation status.
- Confirm the park map and plan your trip.
- Prioritize the rides you want to play: Waiting time at popular attractions is relatively long, so please plan your trip in order of priority. Please check the crowded conditions on the app and formulate strategies to shorten the waiting time (e.g., go to popular attractions immediately upon opening, make good use of waiting tickets, etc.).
- Planning Route: Plan an efficient route while looking at the map. By organizing playground equipment into zones, you can shorten the distance you need to travel.
- Decide where and when lunch and dinner will be served: Reserving a restaurant in advance can save on waiting time. Avoiding the expected crowded time slots and dining during free time is also effective.
In addition, if you are afraid that you don't have enough charging straps, you can consider downloading the "ChargeSPOT" software, which allows you to rent a charger at Disney's charging stations that are partnered with this manufacturer.
Efficient Tourism Method
In order to visit DisneySea efficiently, it is also very important to be flexible on the day. Below is a list of ways to enjoy the DisneySea and the key points of the day:
- Go to the rides you want to play the most immediately when the park opens: The relatively free time after the opening of the park provides a better opportunity to experience the popular attractions first.
- Effective utilization of the cards related to the Waiting Fast Track Clearance (WFTC): Obtain a free "Priority Pass (PP)" and "Standby Pass (SP)" on the app, and if you have the financial means, you can also purchase a "DPA" card to shorten the waiting time. If you want to play more efficiently, you need to check your cell phone frequently, and when you see that the time limit has been lifted and you can get the next "Priority Pass (PP)", "Reserved Waiting Card (SP)", or purchase the next "DPA", you can immediately grab the next trip's fast-track card.
- Make good use of the priority seatsAs mentioned in the previous section, some hotels offer the right to "プライオリティ・シーティング (Chinese: 優先座位)", which allows guests to dine at the hotel with priority, and it's easy to make a restaurant reservation on the app.
- Use less cash when paying(Basically, most of the credit cards can be used to pay by induction payment, but China UnionPay can only be used to pay by inserting the card). (Basically, most credit cards can be used to pay by induction payment, but China UnionPay can only be used to pay by inserting the card.)
- Adjust the route while confirming the congestion: Verify congestion conditions immediately and flexibly adjust routes if trips are not proceeding smoothly.
- Interspersed with breaks: Walking for long periods of time can be tiring, so take a break and buy a snack or drink to replenish your energy.
Return Tips
After a fun day at Tokyo DisneySea, the return trip is usually characterized by a large number of visitors leaving at the same time. In order to avoid the crowds or get home more easily and smoothly, here are some smart strategies and suggestions for your return trip:
Avoid leaving the venue during peak hours
- leave early
- Avoiding Closing Rush: If you are not particularly interested in watching the night show or fireworks before the closing time, it is recommended that you leave early before the end of the evening show, as this will greatly reduce the congestion at the exits and on transportation.
- Quick exit after the night showIf you want to see the nighttime water shows such as "Believe! ～Sea of Dreams～", move to the exit as soon as the show ends to avoid the crowds of tourists.
- Delayed departure
- Waiting for the crowds to clear.If you're not in a hurry and don't want to get caught up in the crowds, you can choose to leave after the closing time and use the last minute to browse the stores in the park and enjoy the last moments of the park.
Delivery of goods after shopping in the park
If you have purchased a large number of items or bulky goods in the park, it may be inconvenient to carry them on your return trip.
- Use of Home Delivery Service: Home delivery service is available in the park, which allows you to have your purchases sent home and reduces the stress of carrying luggage.
- Make good use of baggage storage servicesIf you have large items, you can pick them up from the lockers in the park and organize them before leaving, then pack them lightly for your return trip.
Be aware of late-night transportation or lodging arrangements
- Late Night Traffic Countermeasures
- If it is already late for your return trip, you should check the terminal timetable in advance to avoid missing the last train.
- If you miss the last bus, consider nearby cab services for an easier way to get back to your destination.
- Choose a night's stay
- If you don't want to rush back, you can also choose to stay at a nearby hotel for one night. For example, there are many convenient hotels around Tokyo Disneyland, so it's a good idea to return the next day at your leisure.
Coordinate actions with family and peers
- Confirm the meeting time and location with fellow travelers before returning to the airport to avoid getting separated in the crowd.
- Large organizations suggest moving in groups to minimize confusion in the crowd.
Personal experience (2017)
I've explained a lot of tips and tricks, but I'm also going to share some photos to give you a more concrete impression of what Disney is all about.
Morning Scenery
Take a train from Kanagawa to Chiba early in the morning and transfer to the Disney Resort Line at JR Maihama Station (JR舞濱車站), arriving at Tokyo Disney Sea Station (東京ディズニーシーステーション, Tokyo Disney Sea Station) in about 9 minutes.
Upon entering the park, you will be greeted by the Tokyo DisneySea landmark "ウィング・オブ・ウィッシュ号(Chinese: Wish Wing/English: Wing of Wish)" at the entrance plaza, and as you walk inside, you will see the second landmark "プロメテウス火山(Chinese: Mount Prometheus/English: Mount Wish)". Prometheus". Since the park is really by the sea, there are a lot of ship-related amusement facilities, and you can see Tokyo Bay when you lean over the border of the park.
In addition, both the stores and restaurants are so exquisite, both in terms of exterior and interior, that you may spend a lot of time just taking photos to capture many details, such as the LEGO figurines in the window, which look so cute that you will be tempted to buy a few more to collect at home.
If you are a bit resistant to riding exciting rides, you can try the small roller coaster "フランダーのフライングフィッシュコースター (English: Flounder's Flying Fish Coaster)" in the "マーメイドラグーン (中文:美魚珊瑚礁/English:Mermaid Lagoon)" area, which is very suitable for parents and children to ride together. The "Flounder's Flying Fish Coaster" is a great ride for parents and children.
Why do I recommend this area? It's because there is a lot more to it than meets the eye. After entering through a small cave, you will find the "Tritonz・Kingdom" (English: Triton's Kingdom). In addition to the fantastic rides, since it is an indoor area, it is also a good place to escape from the rain or snow if it rains or snows.
Since the whole day may be spent in the alternation of queuing and amusement, it would be a good choice to choose the food from the small food truck rather than having a good meal in the restaurant, and I only ate the Tycoon burger and turkey leg that day.
The most special thing was when we were taking photos at Disney, it suddenly started to snow. It made me feel like I was really in the middle of Frozen.
Evening Scenery
As night falls, the lights make Disney feel like a new dream, like a traveler running with the ship, searching for the next challenge and goal in the darkness with the faint light. Suddenly, a corner was turned and the brightly lit "Tokyo Diznisi-Hotel Mira Costa (English: Hotel MiraCosta)" stood in the distance, as if welcoming the travelers and ships back to the harbor with open hands, making me suddenly feel like I had found my home, and the view in front of my eyes was mesmerizing. I look forward to the day when I can bring my family to stay at this hotel and experience the dream of Disney.
In addition to the water parade, you can also see the fireworks set off at Disneyland in the distance and feel the last happy moments. After the fireworks are over, you can see the glowing "Wishing Wings" and say goodbye to Disneyland Resort.
Trivia
After reading this Disney guide, do you feel more confident that you can run around the Disney Sea more efficiently the next time you visit Disney? So what are you waiting for? Buy your tickets and follow your dreams! Maybe if you are lucky, you will be able to see the real "Frozen"!
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