Get into Fantasy Springs EASY without a Vacation Package (on a regular day ticket)

[@tdrexplorer]

Watch all my other Fantasy Springs videos so you know how to navigate this area like a pro! kzbin.info/aero/PLYiTKnRG1VUc-mUaK-8ZXkqtKV-Xt_2_1

[@baracudasmile]

TDR great video thank you! Planning on a 2025 Marbut vacation for my grandsons, who are experienced Disney World explorers. As in this vid seeking a simple way for ten people to experience the most rides between the parks over five days. PS this vacation will be over Christmas 2025. Help me! Planning on buying your guide when the come comes sooner.

[@lelongbashi]

Dude, I saw you were there at Universal Studios Japan just now in the afternoon.

[@kaitlynmercier2611]

not me sitting here watching this while waiting in line for fantasy springs

[@nomaam9288]

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[@Richard7481]

I was at TDS at the end of May on a regular Monday. I assumed Fantasy Springs would be invitation only as it wasn’t officially open at the time, but in the evening, a sign said it was open to all guests. Amazing as I didn’t expect that at all. The rides were off limits for mere mortals without invitations or special tickets, as were the shops, but the area was free to explore. It’s definitely a beautiful new area they’ve added and will no doubt be heaving for years to come as it will be the most popular spot in an already unbelievably popular theme park.

[@OkiDingo]

This is the video people should watch (they should watch all your videos, but follow this one)….the vacation packages are ridiculously priced! Journey is always our first ride since it’s the best and we always plan to ride it twice

[@sparkfan6135]

Ooh wow, your mobile orders seem to work out just fine! We couldn’t order through the app for some reason, all our credit cards weren’t working but if you explain to cast members that you couldn’t place an order since your credit card doesn’t work through their app, they let you buy at the cashier! That’s how we were able to eat twice at the Snuggly Duckling! And happy birthday, Chris, love your videos a lot! Your tips have really helped us get through the craze that’s Fantasy Springs right now and I’m so happy we managed to do Rapunzel, Peter Pan and Frozen with your advice! 💗💗

[@UtotheJ]

We have a Chase Visa card. If the card doesn't go through, what do you suggest we do to pay for the DPA (if one is available) while in the park?

[@sparkfan6135]

⁠@@UtotheJfor some reason when we tried for the DPA it worked?? So I think only mobile orders seem to have problems. I think you should be fine for DPA, it’s really just mobile orders that didn’t work for us.

[@jorgelinaprenollio1875]

@@sparkfan6135 where are you from ?

[@CynthiaElliott-j7b]

Your videos are the best! So helpful as we planned our vacation. I was at Tokyo Disneyland on Friday - that rain was crazy!!!!!

[@Paw_Lover86]

Nice video. Loved the part with the "I feed my cameranman." 😂 Those meals looked soo good. I really miss the fake meals outside the resturants. They made thing so much easy to choose on my trip in Japan. Wish we could have that here in Sweden.

[@RinaRachel]

Your ふあふあ while squishing the bread had me cracking up 🤣 This vid was super helpful as always, thank you!!

[@kaoritanamachi8798]

Thanks for this! Perfect timing for this to come out since I’m going next week! This video was really helpful. Also, the guidebook is so well done. This is a must have for anyone going to TDR!

[@Serafijm]

Aww, baby Chris is so cute! The 90s/00s were the best. I definitely had that period too. June is the best birthday month ;)

[@Milkwalker89]

Ahhhh happy birthday Chris!!! I miss the late 90s early 2000s too … I’m an 80s baby and also June is my birth month too😂

[@nipunmunasinghe83]

Thanks so much for mentioning about the mobile data issue at entrance, and for the tip.

[@ktaxtell]

Chris, your skin looks gorgeous! Keep up the good skincare.

[@suzyan1369]

Hi! Could you please try doing a video trying to do as many rides as possible with a one-day DisneySea ticket and a weeknight 5:00 PM Disneyland ticket?

[@kaiak8585]

Thank you Chris for making this video. We are planning to go to Tokyo Disneysea in August and will be staying at a Disney Partner hotel. This video helps us to gauge the time needed to arrive at DisneySea with small child.

[@CassieQuach.]

Love this! And the breakdown of who should do what in the group is hilarious. Very helpful for an upcoming trip! Thank you! ❤

[@AFonicel]

I’m so excited to see Fantasy Springs! Hoping to plan a trip soon! And honestly Vulcania is one of my favorite Disney restaurants, food and decor are on point.

[@illyannalopez]

This was so extremely helpful! I’ll be there in about three weeks without a package so I appreciate you showing the fantasy springs process!

[@telmawyattgamble0819]

Happy beloved birthday 🥳 🎂 ❤ You are my favorite Disney Vlogger🥰

[@AWinterRose]

Thanks so much for the thorough explanations, it helps a lot with planning our upcoming trip to Disney Sea. You're the best!!

[@lynZy05]

thank you so much for this video! Helps me prepare for my trip. Really want to see Rapunzel!!!

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

I'm surprised Disney doesn't have an automated message that plays over the loud speakers throughout the park for emergencies like earthquakes that cycles through the warning in multiple languages.

[@cwaluk]

If you check out videos of the parks during the 311 earthquake in 2011, they do have those announcements.

[@kirakaboom]

I found your videos because my friend and I going Oct 2025! I'll definitely be using your tips and tricks. Thanks for all the Tokyo Disney content!

[@brianabluebell]

Thanks for all your tips! We visited Disneyland two weeks ago and had a great time!

[@docvern7]

Aloha Chris! Great, comprehensive info video. I was fortunate to go to Disney Sea on a Monday in May. My friend had an “educated hunch” that it will be a preview FS opening and it was. Very lucky to get in. It was all Standby pass and got 2x for Peter Pan (although the ride broke on the 2nd) and Frozen. Both masterpieces! Guidebook subscriber and I appreciate your attention to detail. Going to be there in October but couldn’t secure a FS hotel res at the 4 month ahead mark. Website was too congested. Your tactics with a regular ticket looked successful so perhaps I don’t have to buy the vacation package. 🤑 Mahalo and keep up the great work! 🤙🏼

[@yuutafan]

Happy Birthday and thank you!! This was exactly what I wanted to see. We're staying at the Mira Costa in July, so will get to enter a little earlier, but I really wanted to know about getting the DPA and stand by passes. We're hoping to try the Snuggly Duckling because they have vegetarian options.

[@prt2095]

Thank you, Chris for exploring this option despite the rain!! your videos really help us in planning our trips!! more power to you & your team!!🤍

[@Mountainmom61]

Thank you for sharing these awesome video Great Job😊,safe travels from Northern California USA.

[@biancastott1403]

Happy Birthday!! 🎉

[@davidcross7824]

I was the same back in the late 90's wild hair and giant pants!

[@pandawong8646]

Happy birthday!! This video is so good.

[@audrey.c1]

One thing my husband and I learned while at TDR was that the Japanese have the patience of monks lol They're able to wait in 2-3 hour long lines and be fine with it

[@jesuscerda6451]

Everytime you mention your Apple 🍎 drinks I just know we would have the same taste in candle fall scents hahahaha

[@ltakahashi3802]

Oh nooooo, the egg plant slices on the Mabo Doufu aren’t there anymore. So glad you ordered it, I would have been so disappointed otherwise. Now my expectations have been managed so I can just enjoy that Vulcanian vibe.

[@supersanji_tokyo]

We’re planning to go back next month because we weren’t able to try any of the restaurants the last time we went. Does the reastaurant requires “1order per person” for all of us to enter the restaurant? We want to try all of the three restaurants so we plan to just get 1 order and just share the food. Is it possible? Thank you very much.😊

[@MochiMoment]

Hey Chris Happy Birthday! I just also uploaded a video was also rainy day in Fantasy Springs (Without a vacation pacakage)!!! I think I may meet you there that day haha!!!

[@dlittle7983]

Belated birthday wishes, Chris. ❣️🥳

[@FemmeSensei]

How much of this success had to do with the rain? Would it have been much more difficult with longer lines if it was clear skies, or is attendance in Japan entirely undeterred by weather conditions?

[@emmamurton2735]

Hi Chris, thank you for this video. Quick question, if you don’t have a standby pass for the other rides in fantasy springs can you still line up for the rides? Or do you have to have a pass for each individual ride?

[@UsagiMylene]

Im going in December so I'm hopeful that i can do DPA / Standby!

[@laurenmichero9003]

I was 16 in 2001 too! My birthday is in July. I miss the 90s and early 2000s

[@michellemeentemeyer7047]

Nice information.

[@gailkenney278]

So the max passes you can claim at one time is 2 (DPA and Stand by?) What about the 40th anniversary pass?

[@IkePaz]

16:41 how do they enforce the Fantasy Springs stay times? couldn't a guest just stay over their allotted time?

[@lindamemo5224]

I believe it isn’t a stay time once you enter you don’t have to leave.

[@IkePaz]

@@lindamemo5224 thanks

[@Creambunni]

Happy birthday! June is the best birthday month (totes no bias here).

[@saracataletta]

Happy Birthday Chris! 🎉 love your shirt! Where did you buy it?

[@catherineadler65]

YES! Please, pretty please can you do a merch haul video?? Also do they have Anna & Elsa plush dolls that look like “dolls” that they play with in the movie? I thought I saw them in someone’s vlog but can’t find it - going in November for my dream trip off lifetime & would love one (or both) thank you!

[@tdrexplorer]

To my knowledge those dolls are sold out and not sure when they'll be back.

[@catherineadler65]

@@tdrexplorer thank you so very much for your reply ..at least I know I didn’t dream about them! 🤭 ..love your channel - so helpful for planning and just to watch for enjoyment - you are such a kind soul 🥰

[@meryepi]

Hi! thanks for the video! I will go the next 15th of August. One question, I bought 2 tickets (for me and my boyfriend) with my account, so I have them both in my account in the app, I just apply for the DPA or Standby with my account and automatically will apply for both, right? best!

[@ezthefoodieandtravel1534]

Hello, thank you for the help on our last trip to Tokyo. Me and my wife are heading back the first week of November and wanted to get your thoughts on. would recommend one full day in fantasy Springs ? I’m hoping hoping it is not busy the first week of November. Our planets are due two days in Tokyo see and one day in Tokyo Disney being that our last trip we only spent one day at Tokyo Disney.

[@kaitlynmercier2611]

So is standby pass like a fast pass or it’s just that you can get in the line ?

[@romychar]

Standby is the normal line

[@carolynkennedy1083]

A Japanese pancake restaurant is opening in my city! They named it "Fuwa Fuwa"! For context I'm in North Alabama, US. 😂

[@frederickchao85]

Hi chris, just want to ask if both me and my wife (with 4 kids), can download the app and input all our family members tickets into it so that we can share the responsibilities of getting premier access or only 1 person can do it? Thanks a lot

[@LorettaCorona]

hi Chris I would also wait an hour per attraction more no I need to try apple tea soda 🦅

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thanks for this.. in regards to adding children to your group that are booked under one booking on one app how do we do this? So that we can book together

[@krswkk]

Hi chris! Can i ask if the ticket in disneysea can only be bought in conbinis/online or we can buy tickets inside the parks? Hope you understand my question and hope you can answer it thank you! And i wish i can bump into you in the park!

[@angel101heartsJB]

Sitting in line watching this to know how to do it.

[@panyalao1551]

I have not a good command of English.I have a plan to visit DisneySea on Fri 18 Oct 2024.I checked operating hour on Disney app. The park has closed early at 18.30 pm. Will be there crowd people on that day? Has the park a chance to change the operating hours ? Thank you I have plan my trip since Feb 2024.

[@joyceleung8856]

Your video is amazing. It is really helpful. Quick question on the Disney App. I don't see anywhere I can add my credit card payment info. Just wondering how they are going to charge my DPA or meal for mobile order. Your help is really appreciated.

[@tdrexplorer]

There's a way to do it only through the website but it's incredibly convoluted. You'll be asked to input a card when you make a purchase the first time. If you wanna avoid the stress of one more step for Fantasy Springs, then have your day prior be a non-Fantasy Springs day and purchase DPA or Mobile Order. That way you know your card works and it'll be saved all future purchases.

[@newrulefarah]

Hi Chris. May I know your tips on getting into the duffy store? I wasn’t able to get in the last time I was there

[@MikeLi1019]

How much is DPA for each ride at Disney Springs? Also once you get in, you can stay as long as you want?

[@hyp3rxw0lf]

Not you being an OG Kandi Kid!, HBD! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@SinnoraiLife]

I'm curious if Mondays will be more or less crowded since its vacation season.

[@lausbv]

Could anyone please help clarify if I decide to go in the park early and make my priority access selections and then decide to go back to my hotel for breakfast, can I still refresh for priority pass and premier access while outside of the park if I scanned already for the day?

[@kpxgirl25]

Went to Disney sea JUST for fantasy springs and it’s literally impossible to get ticket for frozen Wait 1 year before going so the hype kinda comes down It’s not the stress to get into fantasy springs if you have the vacation package or staying at Disney springs hotel , which runs at over $1000/night So unless you are rich it’s not going to happen If you get to ride 2 of out 4 rides that’s insanely lucky Also Rapunzel ride is about 2 min long with the lantern scene being the highlight

[@mortahan9680]

Is it worth buying a vacation package for less crowded months like September?

[@GiscelRoseBiolena]

"the former fast pass machine" man I can still remember my first time there and have to run across just to get a fast pass to an attraction HAHA lol it was 2019

[@MrBlader52]

I am planning to go to Disney Sea on a Monday in early September, should I still follow all of these steps to get into the park as early as possible or is there a chance that the crowds won’t be as high because it is not peak summer?

[@AnnaTravels]

Jnco jeans, man do I miss those pants lol.

[@_Paul__M]

I was in DisneySea in May of 2023 when it started raining cats and dogs, so waiting times for all attractions including Soaring plummeted to 5-10 minutes. I didn't know it's even possible 😂😂😂

[@LorenaQuintero-yn8yc]

Hi! Have you had any issues with other credit cards?

[@icaricar2484]

Ohhh that’s why “fuwa fuwa” 😂

[@kukycaty]

One question you said that the park opens At 9 am but you enter before that time, This happens every day? When is the real time that the park opens??? If i stay at a hotel disney when i have to enter?? Sorry myenglish is bad thank you

[@ahmadnazriabdullah8656]

Hi may i ask if I have 4 people's ticket in my disney app, does the Premier Acesss applies to all of them? Or per person?

[@forrestharper9607]

OMG. Bring back the orange hair!! :)

[@tdrexplorer]

Those were the days ...

[@salengalupo254]

Hi. We are going to Disneysea this fall. Just want to ask, once we scan all the tickets in one of our celphone to book for one attraction standby pass and use another phone with same tickets scanned on the app then book another attraction inside fantasy springs

[@haranv10]

do people staying at disney hotels have a better chance? im staying in mira costa and will be going to tokyo disney july 12&13

[@orlandopotts4819]

Can u do a food update of the parks lol

[@lindamemo5224]

Any American food options there

[@KingTheFifa]

I am still a little unsure about how fantasy springs works. Excuse me if you maybe mentioned that and I just missed that part. If I get a time slot for a ride in fantasy springs do I just have to que up in that certain time, or do I have to be riding the ride in that certain time period, meaning I would need to consider the wait time when queing up for a ride.

[@hayleys4627]

All the app stuff stresses me out. I’d honestly prefer to just have traditional lines.

[@lgerback34]

same. I miss paper maps!

[@Twilley]

I'm right there with you. Would rather just stand in line. Virtual queues are no bueno.

[@katc4786]

It was not like this when I went on Wendsday. I woke up at 4 am stood in line and got in by 8:30. Only ride I could get was frozen at 10:20 am and tangled at 7 pm at night. I didn’t do tangled it was so lóate bcs I wanted to see the water show. I really think this park is all stress and young people adrenaline and energy. It’s like preparing for a marathon to go in. The only times you will get rides you want are during rainy days. People even come after school here and it’s madness. By 9:00 am the only rides available were shows or the submarine ride and everything else was gone even DPA I had to pay for 2 rides to end my night

[@michaelw4767]

I've been few times and the experiences have varied each time too. I even went on a Saturday, but I was able to get both DPA and Standby passes for some of the rides I wanted. It is possible, but it's definitely not easy.

[@ausflyer]

Wow... I was also there on Friday the 21st (mainly to try and get on the rides I missed 2 days earlier). Given I was staying near Haneda, the earliest I could get there was 8:30am, and by the time into the park, most DPA's etc for Fantasy Springs had gone. I did manage to get Rupunzel's on Standby Pass, but due to the Rain (and being soaking wet), plus it being a 1hr wait (mostly outside) I gave it a miss... next time. Love your videos, having visited the parks in Anaheim & Orlando (over 100 times since 1990) I am torn now, as the parks in Tokyo are next level awesome. Hong Kong is great for a single day experience, Shanghai was way better than expected... but Tokyo... wow (Paris Parks are in a few months time for the first time).

[@chrishintz1077]

Journey to center of earth is already 20 years old??? Wow. Where did that time go?

[@jhersonsanagustin4174]

do you guys know if i can book stabdby pass for 5 person in one app? thanks

[@soitsmelaura]

I was sweating over here ... when you were trying to grab those attractions

[@LeahFriedman-gj9qo]

Make video wat u buy

[@jorgelinaprenollio1875]

Is Anna and Elsa similar to the orlando ride?

[@tdrexplorer]

The only similarities are they're both boat rides.

[@jorgelinaprenollio1875]

@@tdrexplorer ojhhhhhhhh 🤗🥰

[@jheazy112]

Hey Chris, I am the only one staying on property out of my group. Would I be able to book a dpa or standby for my group if I’m in the park before anyone else? Thank you!

[@tdrexplorer]

Nope, everyone has to be scanned into the park with their ticket.

[@jheazy112]

@@tdrexplorer thank you!

[@liawijaya23]

Well, is tackling down fantasy springs + all other attractions in 1 day doable? Any experience guys? Hehe

[@kylekeller3398]

If I want to go back to Tokyo, which month is the less rainy season?

[@ThisIsDownstate]

just avoid late june / early july and you'll be good. Rainy season is usually around now for a few weeks

[@kylekeller3398]

@@ThisIsDownstate Ok, but aren't June and July are very hot months in Japan?

[@ThisIsDownstate]

@@kylekeller3398 June is not sooo hot usually, but as the years go by it's definitely getting hotter earlier in the last few years. The main problem with mid June to early July for me is the rain combined with it being up to 30C, so as you can imagine, the humidity is gross. For me, tbh I avoid going from around now until mid September cos it's just too wet and humid until mid July and then it's just unbearably hot for the remainder of july and august

[@kylekeller3398]

@@ThisIsDownstate Gotcha

[@LeahFriedman-gj9qo]

Hi

[@andrewsadikin5226]

Chris, because the apps already recognized you as a Tokyo Disneysea privileged client, that’s why you find it easy to get to a new places in Tokyo Disney area, but for normal client is not easy to get in and long waiting line.

[@wee-senchoo7025]

Anna and Elsa better than Pirates Battle for the Sunken Treasure Chris?

[@alishamiller5469]

Would you recommend. I get a wise card? Tokyo Disney is known to reject American card and rejected mine. I am been in Japan about a year and have been to Tokyo Disney multiple times and I have only been able to buy one Disney premier access pass with my American card out of five times I been last year alone. Other time I have tried it has rejected my card. And when that happens I just go to guest relations. But with me planning my new trip to fantasy springs I nervous I won’t be able to purchase the DPA if my American card get rejected. And I fight with it in the app. Then just hope by the time I get to guest relations and hope there not all sold out so I can pay in cash. Any thoughts on maybe how I can get a Japanese prepaid card maybe that might work for Tokyo Disney for ordering the tickets plus DPA passes for the new fantasy springs. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you again. I am nervous you won’t event see this comment🤞you will see this.

[@tdrexplorer]

Yeah, you can give Wise a try. Friends who got theirs issued in the US said it works just fine.

[@alishamiller8981]

@@tdrexplorer Thank you. I live in Japan so Ill see if it still work.

[@Ivan-os4st]

going to osaka universal studios in oct 🎃 oct 22 tuesday 2024 if u like to come with us help us on youre guide

[@denamu5890]

disneysea is literal over crowded

[@lindamemo5224]

Sadly I am a very picky eater and I do not like Asian cuisine. Are there any American food options at all burgers hot dogs chicken tenders and not a strange version of those? I’m afraid I’ll starve over there

[@tdrexplorer]

There's burgers, fries, and nuggets are some locations. I recommend getting our guidebook for TDR. I give you food recommendations for different preferences! tdrexplorer.com/books

[@LeahFriedman-gj9qo]

Cries are going to donkeys kon

[@RajithDambadeniya]

i was born in 1990

[@domis1190]

What a mess..... Gonna be there in September but I will probably skip that spring stuff… So stupid… Stressing… Gonna be at Sheraton and fuck that over expensive package that’s not available anyway.

[@GemBee-en8yi]

I am coming early October, do you think crowds for Fantasy Springs maybe down a little by then???