How to Plan for International Disney Parks

This video is your go-to guide for planning your international Disney vacation! The first half features travel tips like how to get cheaper plane ticket and some general advice and questions about all the international parks.
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The second half goes into each park individually, so use these links to jump to the park you want to know more about, such as getting to the park from the airport or how much time you should spend in each park:
Disneyland Paris Resort: 7:47
Tokyo Disney Resort: 10:31
Hong Kong Disneyland: 14:38
Shanghai Disneyland Resort: 16:24
-Shanghai Visa information: www.travelchinaguide.com/emba...
Official Disney website park pages in English:
www.disneylandparis.com/en-us/
www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdl/
www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdl/
shanghaidisneyresort.com
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[@JanaKatherineVideo]

this was so legit it wasn't just "pack this and know where this is" like THANK YOU

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Jana Katherine Thanks, Jana! Happy travels!

[@GabrielaRodrigues-su4hy]

God, thinking in english was a little bit difficult for me. Before find this channel. I'm Brazilian and a Disney Freak. And Brazil has no channels like this for people who loves Disney Parks. They do not even know that Walt Disney World isn't the only. And they don't know there is a Disneyland in California. They call Magic Kingdom DISNEYLAND!! God blessed me that I can get what people say in english. Man, i actually loved this channel!!

[@cryptopian507]

From CDG to DLP definitely take Inter Service Prestige. Went last year with my family and I was impressed. They picked me up in a new mercedes mini van with leather buckets. It was 60 euros for all 5 of us and we got to DLP in 27 mins, I asked the driver to get us there quick because we had just done a 13 hour flight.The driver was waiting for me and he was very professional and had no problem conversing with us. Hats off to this company. I'm giving them there well deserved recommendation.

[@LazAngel11]

You can take the TGV train from CDG airport to Disneyland Paris too. It's much quicker than the RER lines and changing in the centre of Paris. Only about 9 mins normally! Xx

[@danspiral]

Lol every Disney Park is International for me ! I wanna go to every single one!! Love your videos Tiff !!!

[@musicalsandmerlot]

There is a direct train from Charles du Gaulle to Disneyland Paris. It's called the TGV and only takes about 9 minutes to get from the airport to the parks.

[@bendalymckenna6271]

IndianaJohnsAdventure It’s a wee bit expensive

[@amandawynn1040]

I saw a video of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Shanghai Disneyland and it was INCREDIBLE, you're gonna love it. Can't wait to see what else you discover there!

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Amanda Wynn Do you know how hard it is to NOT watch any of that?!!? -Tiff

[@calliemyersbuchanan6458]

+Thingamavlogs My boyfriend's taking me to Shanghai Disneyland June 17th through the 19th! We managed to snag a room in the Toy Story Hotel! Hopefully I see you there! But now that you said it soft opened already...I wish I didn't know that! Now I must avoid temptation to watch attraction videos!

[@MelanieinAction]

Thingamavlogs it’s such a GREAT ride!!!! It really blew my mind.

[@feitocomfruta]

I worked in travel and I know about the flight pricing. It's not so much that they inflated the rates with the cookies, but rather every time you pull a fare for a flight, that seat gets removed from the fare class they are in. That cookie is like a temporary reservation of the ticket. If you look for the same flight twice without clearing the cookies, the bookings system will see it as a rush of interest and move to the next fare class if they are low on seats. By clearing the cookies, you are canceling that temporary reservation and releasing the seat back into the system.

[@ouizinamoula753]

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[@christapinder8205]

Going to Japan next September for two weeks, disneysea and Disney are one of my must do things.

[@christopherlara1649]

Tiff this was literally the best explained video I've ever seen! I'm interested in going to every single Disney park when I'm older (obviously) and my first step is most likely going to be Disney world, then Tokyo Disney,Shanghai,Paris and then Hong Kong. I go to Disneyland a lot and I'm so excited to see how different the others will be!

[@-missmarialeon-3943]

I am not even going to a international disney park and im watching this anyone else ?

[@heidisworld6893]

me too!

[@runrgrl35]

Me🙋🏻!

[@gabriellew77]

Maria Leon me! 😂

[@emjenkins464]

I'm uk so my local is Paris. It's almost international though.

[@haydensice7645]

Yas

[@h502star]

Thank you so much Tiff for these videos! So helpful and organized! I can't wait to see footage of your Shanghai Disney trip. Your Tokyo Disney video was great! Just gotta wait a cool while for Shanghai Disney..m

[@tanyamckinley6227]

This is exactly what I have been waiting for! Thank you tiff! Have fun in Shanghai! Can't wait to see your videos!

[@claytonica23]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Y'all's Tokyo videos have me jonesing for some TDR so this is so timely and helpful. I've already spent some time researching but I learned so so much from this video. Thank you for taking the time to make this, Tiff!!

[@meagsandbaconn]

It's a good day when there's a 20 minute Tiff video 💕 this is also useful not just for international Disney vacation but international travel in general. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@sarahmiller2413]

Woah! 20 minute Thingamavlog video?? I'm liking this!! :)

[@beccarobertsonn]

I can't believe you fit all of that information in this video! I had no plans to go to an international park... but this may have changed that. I hope you have the best time on your trip to Shanghai!

[@JustAnotherDisnerd]

Thank you SO much for doing this video for us, Tiff! It's exactly what I've been looking for since I'm planning on going to Tokyo Disney in 2019.

[@Thingamavlogs]

Oh man- you should wait until 2020 when all the new stuff opens up over there!!!

[@jennh7040]

This is so very informative Tiff! Thank you. I am saving this for later. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@sade66119]

OMG, I didnt know that you dont need visas to travel to Shanghai for less than 140 hours, and, you dont need a visa to transfer in Beijing as long as it doesnt take 72 hours! Thats awesome, THANK YOU!!! You just saved me like $300 in unnecessary fees, and a head ache and a half worth of paper work

[@Thingamavlogs]

Keep in mind it ONLY works if you are traveling to and from a different location for Shanghai! It is not valid for a round trip ticket to/from the same location, regardless of connections/layovers.

[@KristinaBrito]

AH man! This makes me want to start saving up for an international Disney trip. Awesome video, Tiff! 😄👍🏻 And I will definitely be using your flight tips!

[@Thingamavlogs]

Awesome!

[@annette9150]

Super amazing crazy fantastic video!!!! You so inspired me to get out there and go as solo traveler. Thx for the tips very well rounded video!!!

[@jbravorox2]

Makes me want to travel so bad! Can't wait to see your videos thanks for sharing ❤️

[@ashleyjewel9684]

I literally took four pages of notes, such a helpful video, thank you so much for sharing!

[@kimbasciano_]

Loved this! Thanks for all the great info, Tiff! 💜

[@jasonrosenbaum3210]

A great and informative video!!! And you are so easy on the eyes to look at for 20 minutes! 😊 thank you!!!

[@bitsofbrittany]

I'm so prepared for this 20 minute video 🙌🏼

[@emmar3468]

wow! I am so impressed in how great this video. I can tell you spent a lot of time and effort for this video. It was amazing! Thank you for making this

[@davidpartida7940]

Your video was so informative! Thank you. EXACTLY what i needed.

[@clara537]

Thank you so much for this! I'm planning a trip next year to go to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai so I will definitely be re-watching this when it gets closer!

[@Thingamavlogs]

Awesome

[@karenkurby]

I just found your videos. Now I have to go through your list and see if I can find your Shanghai video I'm really looking forward to that you sounded so excited this one

[@itzellaluna4299]

An amazing video!! Loved it! Very helpful!

[@beemack3135]

Hi, as a frequent visitor of Disneyland Resort Paris, my advice: January and February is the cheapest time of the park but it is COLD! Early September is a quiet time and it's quite cheap but the weather is much bearable! The Ratatouille ride is super busy - my advice: at 10am when the Studio park opens go straight to the fast pass booth, which is located around the back of the animation building :) xxx

[@kaekae198]

TIFF!! THANK YOU FOR THIS! I've been doing research on the intl' parks and this is by far the best I have found! You rock!

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Kaelin Montanez Glad it's been helpful!

[@rosewalker6557]

Really informative video, thanks Tiff!! Really useful for my Christmas Disneyland Paris trip too! Might see you there! :)

[@jakerohlinger8838]

This is so incredibly helpful, thank for for the information!

[@imperfecthell]

Excited for your Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland Videos! Going to Tokyo Disneyland this year and planning on going to Shanghai Disneyland next year. :)

[@Thingamavlogs]

Have a blast!

[@harushouse]

you are SO informative! I'm definitely rethinking the way I travel!

[@normamunoz9171]

Yay thank you thank you so much. Because of you guys we are excited to go to Disneyland in Japan.

[@breebrumfield1526]

You must be working HARD to be able to go to all of the parks in one year. You go girl! Have fun and safe travels ❤️

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Bree Brumfield Work hard, play hard! Like I said, if I wasn't so flexible with my flight dates and constantly trolling for good deals, I wouldn't be able to do it! -Tiff

[@tiaisawesome7]

I have been waiting for a video like this one. Thank you so much!!

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Tia Maynard Glad to help!

[@disfancentral8685]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Planning my first trip to TDLR! Can't wait! Great tips and video!

[@Thingamavlogs]

Have fun!

[@carmenmaria6940]

So so helpful!!!!! Thank you for making this video!

[@LoStDaRkAnGeL]

AMAZING video. Thanks Tiff! 👌

[@transtremm]

Wow! I've never seen a video like this! Really well done and informative.

[@gavinng9969]

You can use Google Flights too. ITA's Matrix uses the same software. HKDL has Wifi in the park and hotels. Actually the Auberge @ Discovery Bay is kinda like a good neighbour hotel with shuttle buses and allowing you to buy tickets beforehand at the hotel. Cheaper than the Disney hotels. Also if you stay at the New York and Disneyland Club Level rooms in Paris you get a super fast pass where you can just use all the fast pass lines. I think the Sequoia and Yacht hotels Club level gives you 1 extra fast pass a day. Magellan's has a secret dining area hidden behind a wall that you can request for. In terms of hotels, you can consider the good neighbour hotels at Odaiba. I like that area because there are quite a number of malls there and entertainment as well (Sega Joypolis and Toyota Megaweb).

[@AngeloThomas]

This is such a great video! Interesting, informative, and organized.

[@FutureActress224]

You're awesome Tiff! Great video!

[@HayLvsJBnBTR]

This was so helpful!!! Thank you so much! Currently planning my Tokyo/Shanghai trip and this was fantastic!

[@Thingamavlogs]

Awesome- you'll love Tokyo!!

[@buggyboo42ily]

Bless Tiff and bless this video. Hopefully I can put this knowledge to use soon!

[@nhz1985]

spoken like a true slickdealer! awesome informative vid

[@estelleowens]

best thingamavlog video yet thanks Tiff!

[@whosallyanyway]

This was SO helpful - thank you Tiff! Wow, what a video! We're very grateful for all the work that must have gone into this :)

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Ally Thanks so much! It took a while to get all of this stuff together, but I'm glad that it's actually helping people out! -Tiff

[@princetongirl30991]

Brilliant video! Quick to the point yet informative. Lucky girl getting to visit all the parks in one year too!

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Amy M Thanks! Definitely feels like an amazing year. I can't believe I'm doing it! -Tiff

[@1986DLG]

Best Thingamavlog video yet! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@Thingamavlogs]

+dmvdiva 1986 High praise!

[@emjenkins464]

Recommendation for Disneyland Paris: try to book a hotel in the mini town which has popped up for the Disney guests. It has a full shopping centre with several international resturants. There is also a free shuttle to the Chessy station which is at the park gates. They aren't partner hotels but they are actually closer.

[@eloucks88]

Could you do a video like this for the US parks?

[@AbbieMaySmith]

yaaaaaaas

[@quinnoropesa5738]

I live in Canada so that will be helpful

[@jojobords7214]

Emma Enchanted she did

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'm in the UK & every time I look at going to Disneyland Paris it's so expensive that it seems more worth it to go to Florida for a longer holiday. They do have great versions of the rides at Paris though - their Big Thunder Mountain is amazing!

[@lildebbieplz1859]

This video has helped me when finding cheaper flights!!! Thank you!!!

[@chrisabercrombie1464]

Thank you.. thank you.. thank you.... Your video gave me great info for my honeymoon to Disneyland Paris this May!!😊

[@marianopompa2342]

Amazing and such details in the video. Thank you Tiff!

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Mariano Pompa Hope it helps!

[@kimbasciano_]

20 minute thingamavlog video??! YES!! 😊

[@cirquedusolielfan]

Tiff this video helped me booked my trip for Hong Kong and Shanghai!

[@Thingamavlogs]

Awesome!!!

[@daydreamersuuz]

This is super helpful! I have been wanting to try and do my own trip to see all the parks in the world... but I just keep ending up at Tokyo Disney (because I live in Japan). I do my own vlogs of my Disney trips... but they are still a work in progress. Thanks again for the awesome tips.

[@JoseMunoz-hl3bh]

Thank you for all of this awesome information

[@shipperlover44]

Hong Kong is really amazing. I went last summer! The trains are super nice, and I loved how on the maps, instead of a dot indicator, it was a lil Mickey to mark HK Disneyland. I really hope you enjoy your trip!!

[@westrew63]

Very nice review! Very informational.

[@adriangarcia1204]

Thank you for this! Super helpful!!

[@omgitsmandyc]

this is definitely the best video! i wanna plan a trip now!

[@zoerosiee]

This video was so interesting and helpful! It's hard to find clear and direct info about this kind of stuff! I won't be traveling internationally any time soon (But we are going to WDW this winter!!) but your video makes me even more excited and less scared for when I do eventually get to see (and afford) the international parks!

[@natalieking9026]

Thank you! This video is so helpful!!

[@49chamber]

THANK YOU so much for this! I am planning a trip myself & this helped fill in some gaps. really appreciate this!

[@Thingamavlogs]

You got it, dude!

[@miriamcq]

I think it's the ninth time I see this video in 3 months...so helpful

[@pixelxrae9529]

SUPER informative and helpful video!!!! Thanks Tiff! :D

[@Thingamavlogs]

+PixelxRae Welcome!

[@Beckooo92]

I fly to Tokyo on Saturday to complete my 3rd park, so excited!

[@Thingamavlogs]

Amazing!

[@isabellawasem1967]

it's on my bucket list to go to every Disney park in the world, so this video was super helpful!

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Isabella Wasem Awesome!! Good luck with your planning!

[@mihistoriasinfin]

One week to go!!! Have a great trip!!! 😉

[@nuthnmuchu]

Thank you! I'll be working in Shenzhen starting in July (right outside of hong Kong) so I've been interested in going to Shanghai and HKDL. I can't wait!!

[@Thingamavlogs]

You should definitely check them out!

[@audreygraciam4032]

i cannot wait tot watch your shanghai vlog!

[@Thingamavlogs]

I'll have to make it extra good!

[@dannyawesome63]

Thanks so much! I want to surprise my mom one day in the future and take her to an international Disney Resort! Very helpful information! :)

[@ddc163264]

Very good information. Trying to plan Shanghai for next year. Maybe it will have settled down a little by then.

[@princentlee498]

This was so helpful!!

[@_koukli]

Great tips! Thanks!

[@delatorture1633]

This was an amazing video.

[@janicefong6719]

love this video!!!

[@brianajaneflowers1677]

My husband and I are visiting Disney World this December and one of the Disney international parks next year. Thanks for all the help, this video helped us a lot! (:

[@Thingamavlogs]

+BrianaJane Flowers Have fun!

[@aflyingpaloma]

Thank you so much, this was super helpful!! I have a 30h layover in Shanghai this November so I wanted to spend it the new Disney park, but it's SO HARD to find useful info such as transport, etc. Thanks a bunch again 💕

[@Thingamavlogs]

It should become easier to plan out when more information is out by time you visit in November. At least maps will be updated! Haha

[@mythandmilagro]

Tiff! This video was so awesome and so informative! Sadly, I'm not allowed to plan anymore vacations until my husband and I buy a house but it's on my bucket list to go to all of the Disney Parks so this was super awesome! I'm definitely saving this for later ^-^

[@Thingamavlogs]

+The Next Imaginer Buying a house is on my bucket list, so I'm jellyl! Happy house hunting! -Tiff

[@mirandaperry1889]

THIS IS SO INCREDIBLY HELPFUL OH MY GOSH THANK YOU TIFF!!!! Watched the whole video because one day I hope to go to every park. I've never even been to disneyworld so that's stop #1 on my list, but eventually I will make it to the international parks. This was especially helpful with figuring out how long to stay at each park because I am so bad at judging time lol seriously thank you for this video!

[@Thingamavlogs]

Glad to help!!

[@perileonie506]

This is exactly what I needed because I've been so Confused thankyou! I'm from England, I've been to Orlando and Paris but I'd love a video like the for california too because that's just as confusing for where to stay and how to travel!

[@ClaudiaSteichen]

Tiff this is so helpful!!! Thank you! When I was in Paris I took the A line from the CDG station and didn't get lost! I hope to do the remaining 3 parks in the near future but we'll see lol have fun in Shanghai!!!!

[@Thingamavlogs]

+Claudia E I'm a big fan of public transportation. I wish we had it more in larger US cities!

[@ClaudiaSteichen]

+Thingamavlogs I completely agree with you! I think it needs to be more accessible. Maybe that's why LA area freeways are so crappy! Lol

[@TheHowardness]

Loved the video, but I'm actually french so I was wondering if you could do the same kind of video but for the american resorts (especially Disney World)!

[@damoonvlogs]

loved the video Tiff, would be awesome if you could do a video like this for Disnelyland Resort!

[@hinta1000]

I really needed this

[@alyssaelizalyn]

omg 20 minute video, YES PLEASE!!

[@SwiftyandDonna]

Very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@nikkiwybaczynsky2929]

this makes me feel so much less intimidated! thanks Tiff!

[@Thingamavlogs]

+nikki brigantino Awesome!! That's what I was hoping to do :) -Tiff

[@leeshalee165]

you are such a huge help!!!

[@alexlosoya8098]

Best most informative video ever !!!

[@Thingamavlogs]

Awesome to hear!

[@Twilighter9595]

SO HELPFUL! We are planning to go to Shanghai next year so hopefully you will make an updated video on your Shanghai traveling once you've gone? :)

[@Thingamavlogs]

I plan on it!