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Be Our Guest Restaurant Magic Kingdom

Be Our Guest Restaurant Magic Kingdom

Dine inside Beast’s castle, where the story of Beauty and the Beast comes alive at Be Our Guest Restaurant.

One of the hottest dining reservations at Walt Disney World Resort, Be Our Guest (called BOG in the forums!) is an elegant dining experience set across three rooms, each designed to immerse guests in a different part of the famous Disney story.

Upon arrival, guests are allocated a table in one of the rooms: The Grand Ballroom, with a high, domed ceiling, chandeliers and snow-laced Gothic arches, The West Wing, home to Beast’s enchanted rose, and The Rose Gallery, which has larger-than-life figures of Belle and Beast dancing.

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Guests are welcome to walk around the different rooms and take photos. We especially enjoyed watching the animations change in the windows and inside the West Wing.

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The French-themed fixed prix menu offered some of the tastiest meals we had at the park. The kids meal included a really cute white chocolate “chip” cup to paint.

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At some stage during the meal. Beast himself makes an appearance. He does not meet the diners, however, rather he strides quite quickly through each of the rooms and then out again, so have your camera ready to get a photo for when he makes a sudden appearance.

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Be Our Guest Restaurant Magic Kingdom
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/be-our-guest-restaurant/

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Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

Story Book Dining

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

Meet characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs over dinner at Story Book Dining, Wilderness Lodge Resort, Walt Disney World Resort.

Story Book Dining

The magical story of Snow White comes to life inside Artist Point, where dinners enter an enchanted forest and during the evening meet Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy and The Queen.

Story Book Dining

The first three characters visit tables during the meal, with the Queen ready to post for photos at the end of the dining experience.

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The meal offers a choice of individual plated entrées and shared starters and desserts, with a story-book theme to the meals. Vegetarian options are available, as are plainer choices for kids.

Story Book Dining

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The highlight of the meal was the dessert platter, featuring a “Poison” Apple, a dark chocolate-apple mousse, Fairy Tale Gooseberry Tart and Miner’s Treasures.

 

Reservations
Advance reservations are highly recommended.

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
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Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Pre-Party

WDW Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Pre Party

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Pre-Party

Join the happiest of parties at Magic Kingdom: a dessert buffet followed by fireworks in a prime viewing area at Walt Disney World.

WDW Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Pre Party

For a special treat at Walt Disney World, reserve your spot at the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties Pre-Party. Indulge yourself in a massive buffet of desserts before the show, then move to a prime viewing area to watch the Happily Ever After fireworks extravaganza without the crush of the crowds (or waiting for hours to save a good spot!).

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This fireworks dessert pre-party was an absolute highlight for us, and one of the few events where we have paid a bomb and felt like we got our moneys worth out of the cost.

The evening starts with checking in at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, where guests are given a wristband before entering the dining area to eat their heart’s desire from a huge array of sweet and savoury desserts including chocolate-dipped strawberries, so many pastries of all kinds, a variety of cheeses and crackers, fruit and cookies for kids to decorate.

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Shortly before the start of the nighttime spectacular, Cast Members escort party-goers to a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden. The area for the dessert pre-party is directly behind the viewing area for wheelchairs and scooters (as seen in the photo above).

The best viewing area is at the front of the garden, so my advice is to be in the first group to move into the Plaza Garden if possible to choose the best spot you can for fireworks viewing.

WDW Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Pre Party

There is still waiting involved before the show starts, so I suggest bringing something to sit on such as a jacket or even a blanket if you have one. Once the fireworks is about to start, guests are asked to stand up, so being as close as possible to the front of the area is beneficial particularly for shorter guests.

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After the fireworks is a great time to go back through the park and do a few last rides while the crowds are lower. This also avoids the crush of people trying to exit the park at this time.

Price (at time of writing)
Admission is $99 per adult (ages 10 and up); $59 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included. Gratuity is not included or required.

Theme park admission is required, but it is not included in the price of this event. Theme park reservations are also required.

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Pre-Party
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/fireworks-dessert-pre-party/

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Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Hollywood Studios WDW

Sci-Fi Theater Restaurant WDW

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World

Enjoy the nostalgia of the 1950s with dinner and a show at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

Sci-Fi Theater Restaurant WDW

One of the most unique and fun dining experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort (as well as a challenging reservation to nab!) the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant features car-shaped booths and tables “parked” in front of a movie screen featuring non-stop old school sci-fi movie clips.

Sci-Fi Theater Restaurant WDW

When checking in at the restaurant, a car hop will escort you to your table or booth. The lighting is a bit dark so the menu is not the easiest to read (or food to see when it arrives!). The ambiance of this restaurant is what you’re really here for though, so check out the menu in advance so you know what you want to order, and settle in for the show while you wait for your food to arrive.

The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant offers classic “American” cuisine such as burgers, salads, sandwiches, mac and cheese, fries and shakes.

Sci-Fi Theater Restaurant WDW

Sci-Fi Theater Restaurant WDW

The movie clips run on the scary side as a warning to those with younger kids: think attacking aliens, marauding mummies and rampaging robots.

Take your time and enjoy the show, and be sure to take a stroll around the theatre before you leave. There are road-ready picnic tables at the back of the theater, where you’ll also find an old-fashioned, drive-in-style concession stand.

Reservations
Tables and booths will be assigned upon your arrival at the restaurant, unless otherwise reserved. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Learn when advance reservations can be made.

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Hollywood Studios WDW
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Cape May Beach Club Resort WDW

Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Meet Minnie and her friends for a beach-themed bash breakfast at Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort.
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Enjoy a classic character breakfast at this New England-inspired venue. Choose from a bountiful buffet filled with breakfast favourites including Mickey Mouse waffles, scrambled eggs, seasoned potatoes, sausage, oatmeal and more.
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Minnie and her friends visit each table throughout the breakfast for photos and autographs.
Like all character meals at Walt Disney World Resort, Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast books out fast, so advance reservations are highly recommended.
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Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

 

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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop WDW

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Enjoy the nostalgia of the Atlantic seashore at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort.

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop WDW

Offering nostalgic favourites such as flavoured sodas, malted milkshakes plus burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches and old fashioned sundaes, the Soda Shop is a popular spot so make sure to book well in advance.

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop WDW

This retro-themed soda shop and ice cream parlor is the place to grab a meal or one of their famous desserts, including the “Kitchen Sink”, which is a huge bowl in the shape of a kitchen sink, filled with ice cream, cookies, candy, cake, whipped cream and fruit.

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A to-go menu of ice cream and beverages is also available, with tables outside to sit on overlooking Stormalong Bay.

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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Lunch – 11:00 AM to 4:55 PM
Dinner – 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/beach-club-resort/beaches-and-cream-soda-shop/

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Beach Club Resort WDW Florida

11 Reasons to Stay At The Beach Club Resort, WDW Orlando Florida

Enjoy New England-style elegance and easy access to theme parks at The Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Beach Club Resort WDW Florida

The Beach Club Resort is a deluxe category resort at Walt Disney World. The light, bright and airy resort is the perfect base for a theme park holiday due to its many perks.

Beach Club Resort WDW Florida

Shared amenities

The resort shares many amenities with its more formal sister, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, which expands its offerings of recreational activities and eateries.

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Early Entry into the theme parks

Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks every day.

Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.

Walking distance to Epcot

One of the best features of Disney’s Beach Club Resort is its close proximity to Epcot. The resort is a 10-minute walk from the International Gateway entrance of the World Showcase at Epcot.

Friendship launch to Disney Hollywood Studios

Take the Friendship boat to Disney Hollywood Studios. The Friendship service is shared with the other Crescent Lake resorts and can take up to 20 minutes.

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Disney Bus Transportation

Most areas throughout Walt Disney World Resort—including theme parks, water parks, Disney Resort hotels and the Disney Springs area—are accessible by complimentary bus transportation. The bus stop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is located across the canal, between the entrance to the Resort hotel and the Convention Center.

Ride the Disney Skyliner

Cruise around Walt Disney World Resort in an aerial gondola. These themed gondolas are a 10 minute walk from the Beach Club Resort, outside the entrance to Epcot.

Swim at Stormalong Bay

The incredible 3-acre water wonderland at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a solid reason for staying at the resort on its own! Stormalong Bay is an incredible outdoor recreation area featuring a life-size shipwreck, pools, lagoons, one of the highest hotel waterslides at WDW, a lazy river, two kiddie pools and three whirlpool spas.

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Guests of the hotel can access the three all-ages pools (each with a whirlpool spa) located throughout Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.

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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

This retro-themed soda shop and ice cream parlor is the place to grab a meal or one of their famous desserts, including the “Kitchen Sink”, which is a huge bowl in the shape of a kitchen sink, filled with ice cream, cookies, candy, cake, whipped cream and fruit.

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop WDW

Offering nostalgic favourites such as flavored sodas, malted milkshakes plus burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches and old fashioned sundaes, the Soda Shop is a popular spot so make sure to book well in advance.

Beaches and Cream Soda Shop WDW

Light and airy rooms

Disney’s Beach Club Resort has a wide range of rooms and suites that sleep up to six adults, rooms and suites with Club-Level Service that sleep up to 7 adults, deluxe studios (sleep up to 5 adults) and 1- and 2-Bedroom Villas (sleep up to 8 adults).

WDW Beach Club Resort

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Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast

Enjoy a fun character dining experience at Cape May Cafe with Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast.

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Beach Club Marketplace

Start your day with a breakfast sandwich or Mickey waffles. Then fuel up on lunch and dinner with a selection of macaroni and cheese dishes, hot or cold sandwiches, or refreshing salads. You can also buy basic snacks and drinks and a wide range of souvenirs.

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Beach Club Resort
1800 Epcot Resorts Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
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‘Ohana Best Friends Character Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch

‘Ohana Best Friends Character Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch

Ohana Polynesian Resort

The ‘Ohana restaurant inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort serves Polynesian-themed family-style meals.

Ohana Polynesian Resort

We loved the ‘Ohana character breakfast, called the “Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch”, an American breakfast feast influenced by Polynesian flavors, with visits from Disney characters.

Ohana Polynesian Resort

Breakfast is served “family-style”, which means platters of food for sharing.

Ohana Polynesian Resort

Breakfast selections include scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, Stitch and Mickey waffles, ham with pineapple, a variety of fresh fruits and assorted breads.

Ohana Polynesian Resort

As we had vegetarians in the party, our meals were served individually rather than on larger platters. We received “Impossible” meat substitutes.

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While enjoying breakfast, Disney Friends visit walk around the tables, signing autographs and posing for photos. On our visit we had Lilo, Stitch, Mickey and Goofy.

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6 Reasons to stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Polynesian Resort

6 Reasons to stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Enjoy the spirit of the South Pacific at the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Located near Magic Kingdom park, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a Disney Deluxe Resort hotel with beaches, pools, shops and several dining options.

Polynesian Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is known for its island ambiance, with tropical palms and lush vegetation.

Polynesian Resort

The resort is quite spread out, with rooms spread among several buildings, so it can be a bit of a walk to get from your room to the main building and amenities and to transport to the parks.

There are plenty of great reasons to stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Early Park Entry

Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks every day.

Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required. Get more info here.

Access to the Resort Monorail

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is situated on the Resort Monorail. The free Walt Disney World Monorail System has 3 separate lines that travel throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is two stops away from the Magic Kingdom park and three stops to return.

The Monorail is, in our experience, the fastest way to get around Walt Disney World.

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The Resort Monorail makes the following stops:

Magic Kingdom park
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC)
The EPCOT Monorail and the Express Monorail originate at the TTC and offer express round-trip service to EPCOT and Magic Kingdom park.

Two excellent pools

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has some of the best pools out of the Walt Disney World hotels.

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Lava Pool
Make a splash at this pool which features a towering volcano, a waterfall and a thrilling 142 foot-long waterslide. A zero-depth entry point, similar to a beach, slopes gently into the pool making for easy entry and exit. Nearby, a lounge and bar offer refreshments and snacks.

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Oasis Pool
Nestled amid a lush garden, this all-ages leisure pool promises a more tranquil swim for those looking to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Village Campfire Activities

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort offers a range of activities around the grounds, our favourite being the marshmallow roasting over campfire.
Located on Seven Seas Lagoon Beach 6:30-7:30pm – Monday, Wednesday, Friday

DOLE Whip from Pineapple Lanai

Dole Whip Polynesian Resort

A huge plus for us was the delicious frozen DOLE Whip on tap at the resort from Pineapple Lanai, located just outside the great Ceremonial House.

‘Ohana Restaurant On-Site

Ohana Polynesian Resort

The ‘Ohana restaurant inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort serves Polynesian-themed family-style meals.

We loved the Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch, an American breakfast feast influenced by Polynesian flavors, with visits from Disney characters.

Read more about our experience at the ‘Ohana Character Breakfast.

Ohana Polynesian Resort

Room types offered at this Resort

Rooms and Suites (sleep up to 5 adults)
Rooms and Suites with Club-Level Service (sleep up to 5 adults)
Deluxe Studios (sleep up to 5 adults)
Bungalows (sleep up to 8 adults)
Bungalows feature a fully-equipped kitchen, so you can prepare meals and snacks from the comfort of your villa, separate bedrooms, a washer and dryer, a private deck and plunge pool.

Polynesian Resort

We stayed in a Deluxe Studio, with the benefit over a standard room being the additional bathroom and a kitchenette which helped us make make meals in our room.

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Deluxe Studios feature a sleeper sofa, one queen bed and one pull-down bed.

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Direct Transport Options

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort offers the following transport options:
Monorail
Ferryboat (Ferryboats connect Magic Kingdom park to the Transportation and Ticket Center.)
Bus (Catch the bus to Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and other hotels.)

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Best Tokyo DisneySea Tips

Tokyo DisneySea

Best Tokyo DisneySea Tips

Get Tokyo DisneySea tips to make your trip fun and memorable.

Tokyo DisneySea is located in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, about an hour from the centre of Tokyo, Japan. It opened on 4 September 2001. Tokyo DisneySea is owned by The Oriental Land Company, with intellectual property licensed from The Walt Disney Company. Tokyo Disneyland and its companion park, Tokyo DisneySea, are the only Disney parks in the world not owned or operated by The Walt Disney Company in any capacity.

Tokyo DisneySea

As of 2019, Tokyo DisneySea is the fourth-most visited theme park in the world and the second-most visited in Japan behind its sister park Tokyo Disneyland.

Tokyo DisneySea

Upon opening, Tokyo DisneySea became the ninth park of the twelve worldwide Disney theme parks to open. It has an overall nautical exploration theme.

Getting to Tokyo DisneySea

The park is easily accessed by train. Catch the train to Maihama Station and then the resort monorail to the Tokyo DisneySea Station.

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Stay Onsite

One of the biggest reasons for this is because hotel guests get early entry into the parks and their own special entry gates. The early entry was only 15 minutes at time of writing (May 2023) however this combined with a special entrance for hotel guests only meant we were able to get inside the park quickly and ahead of the general crowd and had ridden our first ride before most people were able to pass through the entry gates.

Tokyo DisneySea

Offical hotel guests receive a special paper pass at check in that grants early access for each subsequent day of their stay (not available on day of check in). You will need to nominate at check in which park you wish to enter each day to be given a pass specific to the park.

Tokyo DisneySea

We stayed at the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and loved it. You can read about our stay here. If you stay at the MiraCosta, the hotel is actually inside the park, the closest location you can get to Tokyo DisneySea. Photo above of the hotel from inside DisneySea!

Buy your tickets in advance

The tickets can be tricky to buy from the direct Japanese website, so I suggest if you are struggling to buy them from a third party like Klook (which is what we did). Klook also often has sales and you can purchase the park passes a bit cheaper through them.

Tokyo DisneySea

At the time of writing (May 2023) single day passes are all that is available to each park, and you must choose which park to visit – no park-hopper tickets are available. The parks can sell out so I highly suggest booking tickets well in advance. If you stay at a Disney hotel, you are guaranteed entry to the parks however even if the parks sell out.

Arrive Early

The reason getting into the park as quickly as possible matters so much at Tokyo DisneySea is the lack of any kind of fastpass system. The only ways to skip queues are either to take the single rider line where offered and ride by yourself, or to purchase Premier Access for the most popular rides where offered. More on Premier Access further into this article!

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Photo of our special entry and line above, when the general entry was a good 50 people long at the same time.

So the best way to avoid spending most of your day lining up is to get into the park as quickly as you can and getting to the most popular rides early in the day.

Tokyo DisneySea

If you do not have early hotel access then I would advise arriving REALLY early like an hour early. If you can’t arrive that early than you’re best off arriving later in the day and just preparing yourself queue for rides and not get on many of them. Even with early entry I advise arriving at the gates about 45 minutes before the park opens.

Visit on a weekday

As the majority of visitors to Tokyo DisneySea are locals, weekends, school holidays and public holidays are the busiest times to attend. If you can visit the parks on a typical weekday, the parks are much less busy.

Tokyo DisneySea

Make a plan for your day

Research what rides you want to get on in advance, look at the map of the park and plan where you are going to go first and subsequently. I advise knocking out all of the popular rides that you want to do first thing in the morning in an orderly fashion – pick the ride you want to start with and then the next that is closest to it and so on so you are moving around the park in a circle vs trekking back and forth and walking needlessly.

Tokyo DisneySea

The food places get busy as the day goes on so I advise starting your day early and breaking for an early lunch.

Tokyo DisneySea

If you wish to dine at a restaurant in the park, bookings open at 10am (JST) one month in advance. You can also try to book at 10am once you are inside the park.

Download the Tokyo Disney Resort App

I highly recommend doing this in advance. The app is useful for its map alone. You can also scan your tickets into the app as soon as you enter the park and then purchase Premier Access to certain attractions and events to reduce your wait time for popular rides and entertainment. See below for more details on Premier Access.

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You can also use the app to lock in a time to visit popular shops like the ones that sell Duffy & Friends merch.

Have a ride strategy

If you have been to other Disney parks or plan to do so soon, then I highly recommend prioritising the rides that are unique to Tokyo DisneySea.

The unique rides not to miss are:

Journey To The Center of the Earth (a Jules Verne-inspired attraction that uses a similar ride system to Test Track at Epcot, with guests boarding “steam-powered” mine vehicles before embarking on trip to the planet’s core.)
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (a submarine ride based on the Jules Verne book)
Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage (a boat ride similar to It’s a Small World, based on the popular Sinbad stories)

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We also enjoyed Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull (which is similar to the Anaheim version but themed to the Crystal Skull movie (and entirely in Japanese), the two story carousel in the Arabian area and Sourin’, which is also almost identical to the version in Anaheim except for the entry which has cool projections / animations on the walls and the end of the Sourin’ video which flies over Tokyo.

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The most popular rides in the park are:

Toy Story Mania (basically identical to other versions)
Sourin’
Journey to the Center of the Earth

If you have been to the other parks I wouldn’t pay for the Premier Access passes to Sourin’ or Toy Story Mania, nor would I line up for the crazy wait times to ride them. If you must, however, then I suggest heading to these rides early or purchasing them on Premier Access.

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Buy Premier Access

Premier Access is currently the only way to skip queues for rides at Tokyo DisneySea. This service, available for a fee, will allow guests to select designated times to be admitted to and enjoy certain experiences. Premier Access best accessed through the Tokyo Disney Resort mobile app, which I highly recommend downloading in advance.

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  • Each park ticket can be used to purchase one Disney Premier Access at a time.
  • Guests ages 3 and under will be able to access the experience with an accompanying person who has purchased Disney Premier Access.
  • You will be able to purchase Disney Premier Access for another attraction 60 minutes after purchasing Disney Premier Access, or after the start time of your purchased Disney Premier Access, whichever is earlier.
  • If you would like to purchase Disney Premier Access for the same attraction again, you may do so after using the Disney Premier Access you have purchased or after the designated time to use your Disney Premier Access has passed.
  • Disney Premier Access can be purchased by using the Tokyo Disney Resort App.
  • Only credit cards are accepted as method of payment. Please see here for information about the credit cards accepted.
  • Guests who do not have the Tokyo Disney Resort App or a credit card will be able to purchase Disney Premier Access at Main Street House (at Tokyo Disneyland) or Guest Relations (at Tokyo DisneySea).
  • Disney Premier Access is available in limited numbers and may sell out. Please check the Tokyo Disney Resort App in advance for availability.
  • To make bookings and purchases you must log in with a registered Disney Account. If you do not have a Disney Account, please register from here (user registration on the bookings/purchases page).
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Using Premier Access to View a Parade / Show

Guests can select a designated time for admission in advance, and enjoy parades or shows from a designated viewing area.
  • You will be able to purchase Disney Premier Access for another parade or show 60 minutes after purchasing Disney Premier Access, or after the admission time of your purchased Disney Premier Access (for parades or shows,) whichever is earlier.
  • For certain parades and shows, the location for viewing performances within the viewing area will be specified in advance. On your day of visit, please view the performance from the specified location with a corresponding number at your feet. (The number indicating your specified location will be displayed on the screen of your device after you have completed your purchase of Disney Premier Access.)

Toy Story Mania!
Tower of Terror
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Soaring: Fantastic Flight

Disney Premier Access Experience Price
Parade/Show Believe! Sea of Dreams 2,500 yen per access
Attractions Soaring: Fantastic Flight 2,000 yen per access
Toy Story Mania! 2,000 yen per access
Tower of Terror 1,500 yen per access
Journey to the Center of the Earth 1,500 yen per access

How to buy Premier Access

Premier Access is available once your tickets have been scanned upon entry into the park. Most tickets need to be printed and presented on arrival for scanning, such as those purchased through third party vendors such as Klook (which is what we did).
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Once your paper ticket has been scanned and you are in the park, one person in the party should scan all the tickets into their mobile app and control the Premier Access bookings for the entire party. It’s easy enough to scan the tickets into the app while walking to your first ride, then select from the Premier Access menu which attraction or show you wish to purchase.

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Visit the Mermaid Lagoon

While this is very much geared towards younger children, I highly suggest checking it out even if you have older kids or no kids. The exterior facade is made to look like the Palace of King Triton, with the inside designed to resemble an underwater world with rides, play areas and places to eat. The detail in this area is incredible and visitors of all ages will enjoy a stroll around the lagoon.

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Try the popcorn

Popcorn is the most popular snack at Tokyo Disney Resort! Not only is the popcorn unique and available in crazy flavours found nowhere else, but Disney’s popcorn buckets are also pretty special and worth taking home as a souvenir. They are often ‘limited’ and only sold at specific locations within a park, with most buckets not likely be found at other Disney parks.

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The buckets are typically pretty pricey, with an average cost of ¥2,600 to ¥3,400. You can buy popcorn without a souvenir bucket for vastly less. Flavours on offer include Honey, Strawberry Milk, Cookies & Cream, Matcha White Chocolate, Curry, Garlic Shrimp.

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Eat all the food

While the green mochi Toy Story Aliens are the most instagrammed snack at Tokyo Disney Resort, I highly recommend trying a bit of everything!

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We loved the churros, which are also available in a wide variety of exciting flavours, and the celebration drinks, which come with cubes of jelly in them.

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We also loved the tropical ice blocks! They are amazing.

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When it comes to dining, you can make a reservation at a restaurant or you can play it by ear at a quick service food spot. This is what we chose to do since we don’t like being tied to reservations and we had a fantastic quick service lunch at Zambini Brothers’ Ristorante squeezed in between rides.

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Try a vending machine

The Tokyo Disney Resort vending machines are insanely cute! The drinks inside are themed to the parks.

Meet or watch the characters

The characters are typically available in large numbers towards the front of the park rather than being scheduled for short periods allover the park.

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It’s possible to see and meet a huge number of characters all in the one area. We were so excited to see characters we’ve never seen at any other park including the entire cast from Pinocchio.

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Buy the all Merch

The merch at Tokyo Disneyland is definitely different to the American parks! The Duffy and Friends line is only available at the Asian parks (you will need to use the app to reserve your spot to enter the store inside the park, it is so popular).

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The ears are also different and extremely cute (and cheaper than the American ones!) as are the souvenirs like little bento and cutlery boxes. There are also cute pins that are stamped Tokyo Disney Resort so unable to be bought anywhere else.

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I also loved the tote bags specific to the park and cute little plushes that are bought to hang off them. You will see locals with their bags covered in these plushies.

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Use the Disney photographers

The photographer system works differently in Tokyo. You cannot get a digital copy of a photo unless you have a Japanese mailing address (do not ask me why). The photographers will take a photo on their cameras and give you a paper ticket to collect the print later in the day to purchase if you choose to do so. The photographer will also take photos for you on your own camera.

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Watch the parades and shows

Tokyo DisneySea is not just about rides, it’s also about the entertainment. I highly recommend looking at the schedule and seeing at least one parade or show during your time at the park.

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The Japanese locals love the shows and parades and get a spot a good 30-60mins before they start, so I highly suggest doing the same if you want to be able to see well. You can also book a time and seat for some entertainment using the app after entering the park.

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