Maximize Your Fun: Must-Try Rides at Tokyo Disney Resort
Stepping into Tokyo Disney Resort feels like walking through a tour into a fairy-tale land. Your vacation in Japan becomes even more exciting, as Tokyo Disney Resort must be on your list of places to visit.
Within the resort, you can explore two iconic parks: Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. Each has many thrilling rides with unique themes and experiences.
To make your visit as fulfilling as possible, here are some recommended attractions worth trying. All of these choices are popular among visitors and offer unforgettable experiences.
Your journey into this fairy-tale world can begin by visiting some of the best spots in Tokyo Disneyland, such as:
Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast: A ride that will take you into the world of Belle and the Beast in the form of an interactive dark ride. Using a freely moving teacup-shaped vehicle, the ride retells the classic story with immersive visual and audio effects.
Pooh's Hunny Hunt: One of the most innovative rides at Disneyland. Here, you ride a trackless vehicle that moves randomly, meaning every journey can be different. You will join Winnie the Pooh and his friends on an adventure in the warm and entertaining setting of the Hundred Acre Wood.
Splash Mountain: Here you can play with water and a bit of a thrill. This attraction combines a musical narrative with a high-speed drop that is quite an adrenaline rush. The fun part is you get soaked at the end of the journey, perfect for cooling down on a hot afternoon.
Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek: This interactive ride invites you to explore the Monsters, Inc. facility while shining a "laser flashlight" on the characters. Children usually love this part, especially because of the many small surprises along the way.
In addition to the best rides available, here are the flagship attractions from Tokyo DisneySea:
Journey to the Center of the Earth: This is one of DisneySea's most popular icons. You will be taken on an exploration vehicle deep into the Earth's core, passing through mysterious caves, strange creatures, and lava eruptions. The combination of narrative, visual effects, and surprises makes this ride a must-try at least once.
Tower of Terror: This is different from the version in America. The Japanese version of the Tower of Terror has an original story about an antique collector who disappeared after finding a cursed statue. The ride offers the sensation of dropping from a height, combined with strong storytelling.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Here you will be invited on an underwater journey in a small submersible. You will see strange and mysterious marine life, including an alien civilization at the bottom of the sea. Although tranquil, the adventurous atmosphere is still strongly felt.
Sinbad's Storybook Voyage: You and your family are invited to take a slow boat ride and follow Sinbad's adventure exploring a world full of fantasy. The music and animatronic animations create a warm atmosphere suitable for relaxation, especially if you want a break from the more intense rides.
Soaring: Fantastic Flight: This ride provides the sensation of flying over various iconic places around the world such as the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon, and the Eiffel Tower. Seated in an elevated chair, complete with wind and scent effects matching the locations, you will truly feel like you are flying around the globe.
Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull: Do you like more thrilling adventures? This ride might be a favorite. Together with Indiana Jones, you will navigate an ancient temple full of traps and surprises. The fast movement of the vehicle and the visual effects make you feel like you are on a real expedition.
To enjoy all your favorite rides without running out of time, use the official Tokyo Disney Resort app to check wait times and book Disney Premier Access if available. Arriving early can also help avoid long queues, especially for popular attractions.
Getting to Tokyo Disney Resort
If you and your family plan to visit Tokyo Disney Resort, prepare your transportation and tickets, which can be booked online. The transportation options include taking the train via the JR Keiyo Line or JR Musashino Line to Maihama Station.
Other alternatives are buses, including Airport Limousine Bus services directly from the airport, shuttle buses from certain hotels, or private vehicles. From Maihama Station, you can walk or use the Disney Resort Line (monorail) to move around within the resort.
Airport Limousine buses are available directly from both Haneda and Narita Airports to the Disney Resort. Additionally, you can also use shuttle buses provided by some hotels that offer a shuttle service to the Disney Resort.
