Located in Urayasu-shi, Chiba Prefecture in Japan, Tokyo Disneyland (東京ディズニーランドTōkyō Dizunīrando) is a 115-acre theme park. It is also the first Disney park to be built outside the United States.
Tokyo Disneyland (東京ディズニーランドTōkyō Dizunīrando)
Tokyo Disneyland History
Tokyo Disneyland was first constructed in 1980 and was opened on April 15, 1983. The park was constructed by Walt Disney Imagineering in the same style as that of Disneyland in California and Magic Kingdom in Florida. With only a few exceptions, Tokyo Disneyland has the same attractions as that of its Western counterpart.
Tokyo Disneyland - Urayasu-shi, Chiba Prefecture
Disney won't be complete without Mickey!
The different rides and attractions of the theme park are distributed in the seven themed areas in the park. These areas are:
The Cinderella Castle
Cinderella's seal in front of the castle
Adventureland
Westernland
Fantasyland
Tomorrowland
World Bazaar
Critter Country
Mickey's Toontown
Here are some rides that we tried in these areas:
Haunted Mansion at Fantasyland
Pooh's Honey Hunt at Fantasyland
Pooh's Honey Hunt at Fantasyland
Pinocchio's Daring Journey at Fantasyland
Donald's boat at Toontown
Chip 'n Dale's Treehouse at Toontown
Goofy's Paint and Playhouse at Toontown
Swiss Family Treehouse at Adventureland
Western River Railroad at Adventureland
Jungle Cruise: Wildlife Expedition at Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean at Adventureland
Big Thunder Mountain at Westernland
Mark Twain's Riverboat at Westernland
Big Thunder Mountain at Westernland
Tom Sawyer Island Rafts at Westernland
Critter Country
Star Jets at Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters at Tomorrowland
The park is known for its wide-open spaces, Disney story-based rides, and not to mention the Cinderella Castle (The icon of Tokyo Disneyland). In 2013, Tokyo Disneyland welcomed 17.2 million visitors, making it the world's second most visited theme park in the world.
Cinderella Castle up close
The colorful tile mosaic of Cinderella's story found in her castle
Daytime Parade "Happiness is Here"
Cinderella with her castle in the background
We visited Tokyo Disneyland during the first and third days of our 3-day Tokyo-Chiba trip which is also the 18th and 20th day of our 2014-2015 Japan Trip. Although I have seen the park from pictures on the internet, I have never expected it to be that beautiful.
What I liked most about the theme park is the night parade. The lights from the floats and dancers make the event very magical.
Tokyo Disneyland Rates:
Since entrance fees change without notice, click this LINKto view the latest price and to reserve a ticket to Tokyo Disneyland.
Tokyo Disneyland Opening Hours:
Tokyo Disneyland is open from 8AM - 10PM. However, some special holidays might affect the theme park's operating hours.
Why visit Tokyo Disneyland?
Tokyo Disneyland is a dream destination for many. If you are a fan of Mickey Mouse and friends then this place is a must-visit. Aside from that, there are currently 6 Disneyland theme parks in the world so why not start your Disneyland adventures here?
Getting to Tokyo Disneyland:
From Haneda Airport, ride the Direct bus going to Tokyo Disney Resort. Travel time is about 45 minutes. You could also take the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station (23 minutes ride) then transfer to the JR Yamanote Line (6 minutes ride) then transfer to either the JR Keiyo or JR Musashino Line going to Maihama Station (15 minutes ride).
All these Disneyland pics made me wanna go back to my childhood days. You literally took me there. I have plans to visit Hongkong Disneyland this year end. Hopefully that happens. The parade, the rides and all the Disney charactersin this post looks so lively. Thanks a lot for sharing:)
Disneyland has been on my bucket list since ages. I bet it's on most travelers list. I actually didn't know there was one in Tokyo..my bad..I'm glad to know as Tokyo is so much closer than US..This article is really helpful in terms of the information provided. Hope to visit soon!
I have never been to any Disneyland! I'm usually not a huge fan of theme parks because of the artificiality of it and most of all the pricey tickets. But Disneyland is a whole new attraction. I wish I'd see this and the Hogwarts theme park!
i have never been to a theme based park of this stature hence was interested to read through ur article , i had read about another mega theme park in Japan , which was also iconic in stature called USJ .. have u been there ?
I thought I already outgrew my I-want-to-visit-Disneyland phase of my life but, apparently, I haven’t yet. I guess we will always yearn to visot Disneyland no matter how old we get.
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All these Disneyland pics made me wanna go back to my childhood days. You literally took me there. I have plans to visit Hongkong Disneyland this year end. Hopefully that happens. The parade, the rides and all the Disney charactersin this post looks so lively. Thanks a lot for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteHello Hetal. Wow that sounds nice. I would love to see your photos of HK Disneyland. I haven't been there though.
DeleteDisneyland has been on my bucket list since ages. I bet it's on most travelers list. I actually didn't know there was one in Tokyo..my bad..I'm glad to know as Tokyo is so much closer than US..This article is really helpful in terms of the information provided. Hope to visit soon!
ReplyDeleteThere is also one in Hongkong and another in Shanghai. =) You should visit them all. =)
DeleteI have never been to any Disneyland! I'm usually not a huge fan of theme parks because of the artificiality of it and most of all the pricey tickets. But Disneyland is a whole new attraction. I wish I'd see this and the Hogwarts theme park!
ReplyDeleteHi Sam. The Hogwarts theme park is in Universal Studios. Been there too and loved it.
Deletei have never been to a theme based park of this stature hence was interested to read through ur article , i had read about another mega theme park in Japan , which was also iconic in stature called USJ .. have u been there ?
ReplyDeleteHi sumit walia. Yes, I have visited the top 3 mega theme parks in Japan.
DeleteI've been to USJ and DisneySea also. =)
I thought I already outgrew my I-want-to-visit-Disneyland phase of my life but, apparently, I haven’t yet. I guess we will always yearn to visot Disneyland no matter how old we get.
ReplyDeleteThat's true Jonathan. I thought it was only for my daughter but I was the one who enjoyed it the most. Hahahaha.
DeleteI like the place, it's very beautiful
ReplyDeletethank you for the meaning, very helpful
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