Here are just some quick tips I have picked up during my short stay at Tokyo disney.
Accommodation- I think accommodation is a key part of your experience, it's not just somewhere to sleep it can impact your whole overall stay so it is important to choose somewhere that's right for you. As mentioned earlier I decided to stay at the Hilton which was a disney recommended hotel. This hotel is affordable was a close distance to the park. I chose the happy magic room which was super cute and was good change from just a boring standard hotel room. BUT If I could do it all again (and I will) I would of defiantly stayed at one of the Disney resorts. Either the Disneyland Hotel, Disney Ambassador hotel or Disney's Miracosta hotel which is close to DisneySea. All of these disney hotels look AMAZING and staying at a disney resort hotel just surrounds you in the disney element a bit more. So I would personally recommend if you have the extra funds use it and choose one of these hotels.
If not there still are plenty very nice and very affordable hotels close by Tokyo Disneyland.
Language- So naturally in Japan the most dominant language is Japanese, but luckily for English speakers a lot of the park is in English so you don't have to worry to much. I would though recommend learning I few Japanese words and sentences just to help you out in common situations. Things like hello, yes please, thank you etc. I know a pretty basic Japanese and it did help me a lot.
Planning- ok so this is something we did not do and I wish we had of seeing that we only had a short amount for time in the park. Now with my new disney experiences I have had I realised planning in essential and I don't exact mean having to make a whole itinerary with time scheduling and all but I do mean just have a basic plan for your day. Decided on the most important things that you wish do and just have a basic outline of how your day will play out. Use the fast pass system, decide where your going to lunch and know what areas of the parks you want to spend the most time in. This will cut down your time of mindlessly wondering or getting lost.
Food- Japanese food. Yoroshii! I mean so good! I love Japanese food and there are plenty of Japanese but also westerner option of food at the disneyland park. You'll find a number number of quick service restaurant including tomorrow land terrace if you'd like to bit on a cheese burger and fries Or try a ice cream stand for a shell shaped salted icecream yum!
Attractions- Rides and attractions are a must at any disney park so make sure you have those fast passes in hand as the lines can become CRAZY long in the Tokyo Disney parks !
Shopping in also very important in my eyes! Tokyo disney offer so many different types of merchandise also different form the merchandise they have at the American parks. So make sure you have enough spending money to buy all the cutest merchandise you want! And don't forget your Mickey or Minnie plush!
Overall I'd say generally plan, also explore and enjoy your time at Tokyo Disneyland resort!!
Until my next blog, kelp dreaming! Xxx
