Explore the Significant In-App Features Available for Visitors at Tokyo's Disney Parks
Tokyo Disney Resort Offers Unique Attractions and Paid Line-Skipping Services
Visitors to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea can now enjoy a more seamless experience with the introduction of paid line-skipping services for popular attractions. Outside Fantasy Springs, Premier Access is available for Journey to the Center of the Earth, Soaring: Fantastic Flight, Tower of Terror, and Toy Story Mania at DisneySea. In Tokyo Disneyland, the only ride that still requires a Standby Pass is the Happy Ride with Baymax.
The official Tokyo Disney Resort App offers a digital substitute for the old FastPasses for certain rides. At Tokyo DisneySea, Premier Access is now available for three of the four attractions in Fantasy Springs. The app also offers Premier Access for shows like Big Band Beat: A Special Treat, the new Dreams Take Flight, and the nighttime harbor spectacle, Believe! Sea of Dreams.
Tokyo Disneyland offers the Priority Pass for five rides: Big Thunder Mountain, the Haunted Mansion, Monsters Inc. Ride & Go Seek (unique to Tokyo), Pooh's Hunny Hunt (unique to Tokyo), and Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. The two best bets for a Priority Pass would probably be Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull and Raging Spirits (in that order).
While Tokyo Disneyland shares many classic Disney attractions with other parks, its unique features include a Baymax-themed ride and presence in parades, exclusive merchandise, and themed food like Baymax Curry, which are unique to Tokyo Disneyland.
Tokyo DisneySea is especially notable for attractions and experiences you cannot find anywhere else in the world. Unique attractions include Journey to the Center of the Earth, a thrilling, high-speed dark ride inside the park’s iconic volcano, Mount Prometheus; Sinbad's Storybook Voyage, a gentle boat ride with original songs telling Sinbad’s adventures; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, an immersive undersea adventure exploring mysterious depths in submarine-like pods; Venetian Gondolas, a relaxing gondola ride in Mediterranean Harbor; DisneySea Electric Railway, a scenic elevated railway offering spectacular views over the park; Soaring: Fantastic Flight, a variation of the popular Soarin’ ride with a unique queue and Tokyo/local park-themed ending; Mermaid Lagoon, an indoor fantasy area featuring unique attractions and play areas inspired by The Little Mermaid; and themed ports like Arabian Coast and Mysterious Island with unique rides and atmospheres distinct from other Disney parks.
The 40th Anniversary Priority Pass is still available at Tokyo Disney Resort, functioning similarly to the old FastPass. When you have a park ticket for a specified date, you can book Priority Seating for table-service restaurants up to a month before that date on the Tokyo Disney Resort App.
It's important to note that Soaring and Tower of Terror have different ride buildings and backstories than their U.S. counterparts. On crowded days, certain gift shops at Tokyo DisneySea may require a Standby Pass to enter, such as Emporio, Galleria Disney, or McDuck's Department Store.
In the American Disney resorts, the Tiana's Bayou Adventure has replaced Splash Mountain. At Tokyo Disneyland, Premier Access is currently available for three rides: Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, the Happy Ride with Baymax, and Splash Mountain. Premier Access is priced according to popularity, with the most in-demand rides costing around $13.60 and the second tier costing around $10.20 per ride. The Priority Pass can be booked once, with the next one becoming available two hours later or after the return time for your last pass (whichever comes first).
These features distinguish Tokyo’s Disney parks by blending classic Disney magic with exclusive storytelling and immersive environments unavailable at other Disney resorts worldwide.
- For those looking to explore the unique dining options at Tokyo Disney Resort, consider trying Baymax Curry, a dish exclusive to Tokyo Disneyland.
- Technology enthusiasts will appreciate the Tokyo Disney Resort App, which offers Premier Access for popular attractions and Priority Seat booking for table-service restaurants.
- When shopping for exclusive merchandise, keep in mind that some popular gift shops in Tokyo DisneySea, such as Emporio, Galleria Disney, or McDuck's Department Store, may require a Standby Pass during busy times.
