{"id":37672,"date":"2019-07-09T08:13:31","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T15:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=37672"},"modified":"2025-08-23T21:46:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T04:46:00","slug":"tokyo-disney-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/tokyo-disney-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO PLAN A TRIP TO TOKYO DISNEY IN 5 EASY STEPS"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever planned a trip to Disney World or Disneyland, then you know how easy and convenient it is. You can do everything online without the need to talk to a representative. Piece of cake. However, when it comes to an international Disney park like Tokyo Disney, things can get a bit tricky.<\/p>\n

This is where this article comes in. Although it can be a bit overwhelming, if you properly do your research, it really can be just as smooth as planning a Disney trip in the States. To help, I\u2019ve created this guide: 5 easy steps for planning a trip to Tokyo Disney.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

TRY TO VISIT TOKYO DISNEY IN JANUARY OR SEPTEMBER<\/h3>\n

I\u2019d say this is probably the most important advice I can give you. Walt Disney World in Florida and Tokyo Disney are the busiest parks and it can get very crowded. Which is why you should visit during the slow season.<\/p>\n

I went in January and it was the best decision I ever made. You should also know that the best days to go during the slow season is the weekdays, specifically Tuesday through Thursday, the ultimate slow time.<\/p>\n

Avoid going to the parks during the weekends. It can get very unpleasant in terms of crowds. I cannot stress this enough!<\/p>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

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When we went to Tokyo Disneyland on a Tuesday, most rides were empty so all we did was walk in and hop on the ride. Others only had a 5-minute wait. It was so funny watching the cast members just stand there waiting for someone to walk into their rides. It was amazing. I remember riding 3 rides in the span of 20 minutes, no FastPass necessary!<\/p>\n

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STAY AT A DISNEY HOTEL OR PARTNER HOTEL<\/h3>\n

If you want to take advantage of being one of the first people to enter the parks AND have a stress-free commute to the parks, I suggest staying at a Disney hotel or Disney partner hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re only planning on doing one day at the parks, then it\u2019s not really necessary, but if you aren\u2019t, you definitely should stay on Disney property. The commute from central Tokyo to Urayasu can be a hassle, especially in the mornings and evenings. I stayed at the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel<\/a>, a Disney partner hotel, and it was one of the best experiences of the whole trip.<\/p>\n

\"Mickey<\/p>\n

The hotel is situated right across the street from the Disney resort line, which takes you around the entire Disney resort, the parks, and Ikspiari (their version of Disney Springs). It was convenient and so satisfying just crossing the street to catch our train to and from the parks.<\/p>\n

The same goes for the Disneyland Hotel, the MiraCosta Hotel, Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay<\/a>, and the Hilton Tokyo Bay<\/a>. All of the nearby Disney Tokyo hotels are easily accessible and a small walk to the resort line.<\/p>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

SHERATON GRANDE TOKYO BAY HOTEL<\/h4>\n

If you can\u2019t choose a hotel and if you\u2019re looking for something affordable, I highly recommend the Sheraton<\/a>. The room was so amazing and we were lucky enough to stay in their newly renovated wing.<\/p>\n

They offer so many amenities, we were slightly overwhelmed. The food was delicious, the hotel itself was beautiful, the little shopping area in the hotel was extremely useful, (I got sick and required some medicine). And they have their own mini Disney store!<\/p>\n

You can easily buy Disney tickets right at the hotel and you\u2019re guaranteed admission even if the park reaches capacity. Their body wash also smelled really good! Another great thing about the partner hotels is that you can book them on Booking.com<\/a> and other travel websites, so you can use your points if you have any.<\/p>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

PURCHASE A DISNEY RESORT LINE MULTI-DAY PASS <\/h3>\n

Now you really only have to do this if you\u2019re staying on Disney property, or if you\u2019re planning on commuting to the parks more than one day. Like mentioned before, the Disney resort line<\/a> moves you throughout the entire Disney property. It\u2019s one large loop going in circles around the resort, with 4 stops total:<\/p>\n