Tokyo Disneyland - Chiba

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.

Cinderella's Castle at night

Nighttime Parade "Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights"

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 LINK to 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).

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