Disneyland in Tokyo
Tokyo Disneyland opened on April 15, 1983 and covers an area of over 450,000 meters. The amusement park is similar in style and attractions to parks in Florida and California, but unlike them, it is not owned by Disney. There are more than 45 attractions on the territory of the complex. This is one of the most popular places in Japan, which is unlikely to ever lose its relevance in the future.
Thematic areas and attractions
You can get to Disneyland in Tokyo by metro; the exits of two stations of the same name are located almost at its gates. The entire territory is divided into 7 zones:
- Wild West;
- Animals;
- Adventureland;
- Toon Town;
- Ecumenical Bazaar;
- Future Country;
- Fantasyland.
Many people like the block called “Wild West”, where there is the Splash Mountain attraction, this is a water slide down which is carried out on a wooden boat. On one of the sections of its journey, the boat abruptly falls off a waterfall, the height of which is 16 meters. On this descent, visitors are captured by a camera, and at the exit from the attraction you can get your own photo.
In Tomorrowland at Disneyland in Tokyo, a visit to the Star Wars attraction is recommended. There is also a themed cafe here that serves incredible desserts. Another interesting cafe is "Tea Party at Alice's", where both the hall and the staff have an appropriate design that will appeal to both adults and children; it is located in the Land of Fantasy. This dream is inhabited by Winnie the Pooh and Peter Pan, and other fairy-tale characters.
Mickey Mouse's House at Disneyland in Tokyo can be visited in Toon Town, where the youngest guests of the park will really like it. Special, safe attractions and entertainment are open for them. In total, Disneyland has about 50 different attractions, for every taste and age. In addition, while walking through the park you can meet your favorite characters and take a photo with them as a souvenir.
Parades
Usually three times a day, colorful themed parades take place at Disneyland in Tokyo. They attend various events and holidays. During the costume procession, guests are greeted by characters from their favorite cartoons. They either simply pass by with cheerful music, or drive by on all sorts of platforms. Spectators are seated along the road in advance according to the parade route. The evening parade deserves special attention. All platforms are richly decorated with glowing lights, a truly impressive sight. The finale of the evening parade is a large-scale light show and fireworks at Cinderella Castle.
Preparation
Before visiting Disneyland in Tokyo, you should be patient, as you will most likely have to wait in several long lines. It's good to have a bottle of water on hand for small children. Comfortable shoes are also a good idea; the park is large and you will have to walk around it a lot. It is best to buy a ticket in advance; there are special places in Tokyo where tickets to the amusement park are sold.
A single ticket - a passport, is valid for all entertainment at once, you do not need to pay anything additional. Children under three years old are admitted free of charge, together with their parents or accompanying people. There is a huge amount of souvenirs here: T-shirts, books, backpacks and much more. You should also include visits to cafes and restaurants on Disneyland territory.
