🇯🇵 Tokyo DisneySea vs. Tokyo Disneyland 2024 | Which one should you go to?

Summary

In this video, Eileen compares Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, offering insights into attractions, food, shopping, and entertainment. She shares her personal experience and recommends DisneySea for its unique theming and offerings not found elsewhere. The video provides a guide for visitors on choosing the right park, highlighting the best of both worlds in Tokyo's Disney Resort.

Takeaways

• 🎫 Ticket prices and operating hours for both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are the same but vary by day and time of the year.
• 🚂 Access to Disneyland is by walking from the Jr mahima train station, while DisneySea requires an additional train ride on the Disney Resort line.
• 🏰 Tokyo DisneySea is unique with a nautical theme featuring seven themed ports, unlike any other Disney park worldwide.
• 🎢 Both parks offer a mix of unique and familiar attractions, with DisneySea having single rider options for certain rides.
• 👶 DisneySea may be more suitable for thrill-seekers, but both parks provide attractions for all ages, including those traveling with kids.
• 🍽 Tokyo DisneySea is particularly praised for its food, offering character-themed and unique food concepts with top-notch quality and reasonable prices.
• 🍿 Both parks have a variety of dining options and snacks, including Japanese and Western cuisine, with seasonal menus that are worth trying.
• 🎉 DisneySea's 'Believe... Sea of Dreams' is a standout nighttime show combining fireworks, water, music, and projections for an immersive experience.
• 🛍 While both parks offer a range of merchandise, Tokyo Disneyland's World Bazaar area is highlighted for its Main Street USA-like atmosphere and seasonal displays.
• 🌟 The overall recommendation for a visit to one park is DisneySea due to its unique theming, entertainment, and food offerings that can't be found elsewhere.
• 👩‍💼 The level of service in both parks is on par with or exceeds that of Disney parks in other countries, contributing to a high-quality visitor experience.

Q & A

Which parks are compared in the video?

The video compares Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

What is the narrator's name and what is her background?

The narrator's name is Eileen, and she has spent the last 14 months traveling around the world, including 6 weeks in Tokyo. She has visited every Disney park in the world except Shanghai and considers Tokyo Disney Resort her favorite.

What are the ticket options currently available for the parks?

The ticket options currently available are single-day tickets or one-day passports. Park hopping and multi-day tickets are not available, but there are early evening and weeknight options at a reduced price.

How can you get to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea from the train station?

Tokyo Disneyland is walking distance from the Jr Maihama train station. To get to Tokyo DisneySea, you'll have to take a short train ride on the Disney Resort line, which requires an additional ticket.

What are the unique themes of Tokyo DisneySea?

Tokyo DisneySea is themed to the myths and legends of the sea and has seven themed ports including Mediterranean Harbor, American Waterfront, Port Discovery, Lost River Delta, Arabian Coast, Mermaid Lagoon, and Mysterious Island.

What are some unique rides at Tokyo DisneySea?

Unique rides at Tokyo DisneySea include 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Raging Spirits.

Which park has single rider options and for which rides?

Tokyo DisneySea is the only park of the two that has single rider options, which applies to the Indiana Jones ride and Raging Spirits.

What is the narrator's favorite ride at Tokyo Disneyland?

The narrator's favorite ride at Tokyo Disneyland is the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast.

Which park is considered better for kids and why?

Both parks have plenty of attractions for kids, but if looking for more thrill rides or going with a group of adults, Tokyo DisneySea offers more options.

What makes Tokyo DisneySea's food stand out according to the narrator?

Tokyo DisneySea's food stands out for its character food and unique food concepts, with top-notch quality and taste, and reasonable prices.

What is the narrator's favorite food item at Tokyo DisneySea?

The narrator's all-time favorite dish at Tokyo DisneySea is the creamy spaghetti from Zambini Brothers.

Which park has better shopping according to the narrator and why?

The narrator prefers the shopping in Tokyo Disneyland, particularly in the World Bazaar area, for its Victorian buildings and cute, seasonally changing display windows.

What are the highlights of the shows and performances in the parks?

The highlights are the nighttime entertainment, such as Disneyland's electrical parade and DisneySea's Believe... Sea of Dreams, which features a combination of fireworks, water show, music, and projections.

Which park does the narrator recommend if you can only visit one?

The narrator recommends Tokyo DisneySea if you can only visit one park, as it offers a unique experience not found in other Disney parks around the world.