Local tells Top 10 best Rides and Attractions in Tokyo Disneyland!

Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka!

Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983 as the first Disneyland outside of the U.S.

Just like the ones in California and Florida, Tokyo Disneyland is composed of several themed lands: World Bazaar, Tomorrowland, Toontown, Fantasyland, Critter Country, Westernland, Adventureland.

Disneyland is having its 35the year anniversary until March 2019, titled “Happiest Celebration.”

There are various parades and shows to celebrate this special year and even if you have visited Tokyo Disneyland before, you will get to enjoy the new Park after a year of renovations.

This is the great year to visit!!!

To prepare you for the trip, in this article, I will introduce you to Top 10 best rides and attractions in Tokyo Disneyland!

Local tells Top 10 best Rides and Attractions in Tokyo Disneyland!

No.10 Haunted Mansion/ホーンテッドマンション

Located in the Fantasy Land, this is a popular thrilling ride.

Your ride will go through a gothic styled mansion haunted with 999 ghosts.

You will get to have a thrilling yet exciting ride!

Average Waiting Time: 67 minutes

No.9 Mickey’s PhilharMusic/ミッキーのフィルハーマジック

This is a 3D-film magical music concert that is about 15 minutes.

It will be a perfect little break from walking around or in case of a sudden rain.

Average Waiting Time: 20 minutes

No.8 Peter Pan’s Flight/ピーターパン空の旅

You will get to ride a magical flying ship from London to the Never Land to experience the Peter Pan’s world.

Board your flying pirate ship and enjoy the ride!

Average Waiting Time: 20 minutes

No.7 It’s a Small World/イッツ・ア・スモールワールド

This has been one of my favorite rides at Tokyo Disneyland since I was a child.

Recently renewed ride, where children from all over the world will greet you.

Let’s celebrate this small yet magical world together!

Average Waiting Time: 60 minutes (FASTPASS applicable — seasonal)

No 6 Space Mountain/スペースマウンテン

This is a very popular thrilling ride where your space ship goes through a dark space, full of mysterious lights of the universe.

There are some restrictions on who are allowed on the rides (those below 102cm, expectant mothers, etc).

Personally, I got dizzy and felt a little sick, so if you tend to get motion sickness easily, this might not be for you.

Average Waiting Time: 69 minutes (FASTPASS applicable)

No.5 Pooh’s Honey Hunt/プーさんのハニーハント

Get lost in the cute and friendly nature that appears in the Winnie the Pooh, as Pooh hunts for his favorite honey!

This is one of my favorites.

Pooh is really adorable.He use balloons to find honey!

Average Waiting Time: 88 minutes (FASTPASS applicable)

No.4 Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters/バズ・ライトイヤー

This is also my personal favorite!

I tried it for four times a day:)

You board an exciting space ship as one of Buzz’s Space Rangers to explore the magical world of Toy Story.

Your space ship is equipped with the Astro Blaster that you use to defeat various robots, their weapons and the evil Emperor!

You will sure to enjoy this very interactive shooting game-like ride.

Average Waiting Time: 69 minutes (FASTPASS applicable)

No.3 Big Thunder Mountain/ビッグサンダーマウンテン

You will ride this thrilling attraction to experience the gold rush and wonderful rocky mountain scenery.

Hold on tight as the cart goes through the mountain ranges at the exciting speed.

Riding restrictions apply, so check before you proceed.

I’m not a big fan of roller coasters,but I love Big Thunder Mountain.

Average Waiting Time: 74 Minutes (FASTPASS applicable)

No.2 Monsters Inc. Rode & Go Seek/モンスターズ・インク ライド＆ゴーシーク

Participate in this cute and exiting hide and seek ride in the world of Monsters Inc.

Use your torch to find various monsters including the famous Sulley and Mike!

Average Waiting Time: 99 minutes (FASTPASS applicable)

NO.1 Splash Mountain/スプラッシュマウンテン

This ride will take you on the tour of the cute scene from the Song of the South, however, be prepared for the thrilling 16-meter drop down from the waterfall!

Stop by at the photo shop later which captures the amazing drop down moment.

This is also my personal favorite!

Average Waiting Time: 70 Minutes (FASTPASS applicable)

Summary

Top 10 best Rides and Attractions in Tokyo Disneyland

1. Splash Mountain・・・This ride will take you on the tour of the cute scene from the Song of the South.
2. Monsters Inc. Rode & Go Seek・・・Participate in this cute and exiting hide and seek ride in the world of Monsters Inc.
3. Big Thunder Mountain・・・You will ride this thrilling attraction to experience the gold rush and wonderful rocky mountain scenery.
4. Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters・・・You board an exciting space ship as one of Buzz’s Space Rangers to explore the magical world of Toy Story.
5. Pooh’s Honey Hunt・・・Get lost in the cute and friendly nature that appears in the Winnie the Pooh, as Pooh hunts for his favorite honey!
6. Space Mountain・・・This is a very popular thrilling ride where your space ship goes through a dark space, full of mysterious lights of the universe.
7. It’s a Small World・・・Recently renewed ride, where children from all over the world will greet you.
8. Peter Pan’s Flight・・・You will get to ride a magical flying ship from London to the Never Land to experience the Peter Pan’s world.
9. Mickey’s PhilharMusic・・・This is a 3D-film magical music concert that is about 15 minutes.
10. Haunted Mansion・・・Your ride will go through a gothic styled mansion haunted with 999 ghosts.

Helpful tips

As you can see, Tokyo Disneyland is a popular and often crowded tourist site thus it is not uncommon to see long lines in front of their most popular rides and attractions.

The waiting time suggested above is just an average thus, it can be less during off-peak days, or can be more especially during holidays.

There are, however, a few tips for you to combat the long lines.

The first tip is to download the real-time waiting time update from Tokyo Disneyland website to get up-to-date information for your target rides.

The second tip is to utilize the FASTPASS system.

A FASTPASS is like a reservation ticket, that can be issued on the day of your visit for free, which will allow you to reserve a spot then come back to your target ride/attraction at a certain time.

Though you can issue one FASTPASS at a time, combining this along with a good planning, you can enjoy this enormous park efficiently, as there are many rides and attractions you don’t have to wait for.

I hope you have a great time in Tokyo Disneyland!


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