It Snowed at Tokyo Disneyland! ❄️

It rarely snows at Tokyo Disneyland (and the Tokyo area), but on February 5, 2024, it snowed heavily! I went to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea the next day to show you what happens when it snows at the parks in Japan!
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00:00 Tokyo Disneyland in the Snow
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Hi, 👋🏽 My name is Chris, aka TDRExplorer, and I started sharing my theme park adventures. Over the years, TDRExplorer has become a resource for passionate theme park fans looking to make the best of their trips to Asia. Including Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan!

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[@phyternl]

26:40 Chris, it's the kindness and happiness that you exude in every video that makes you a joy to watch.

[@tdrexplorer]

@@phyternl Thank you

[@EnigmaticToaster]

You're my favorite theme park presenter guy... you bring the right energy without being too over the top and annoying.

[@stevehvak]

1 hour video from TDR Explorer is the best kind of comfort food I could ask for today 🥰 Thank you for your dedication always.

[@tdrexplorer]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for being here.

[@Erbolicious]

I love these longer more casual videos, as a comfort watcher, its so relaxing watching you just go on a little journey enjoying the parks ambience.

[@FruitBrute]

Oh my gosh, the snow was so picturesque on the Beauty and the Beast area. 😍

[@tdrexplorer]

It really is!

[@charli1908]

I really enjoy this style of video, following you around spontaneously. I'm not very mobile / am in too much pain to travel, but videos like this feel almost like I'm outside too. Thank you

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad I can help you feel as if you're here experiencing it in person

[@SazzyNoodles]

Even with snow Tokyo Disney looks so beautiful! I hope I bump into Marie when I next visit as I have a disneybound just for her! 💖 I’m so glad they understand English too! ^_^

[@tdrexplorer]

Characters seem to understand things like Hello and asking for a picture. I wouldn't say anything too complicated though, keep it simple. Marie is such a cutie! I wanted to get a photo with her but it there were a lot of people around, hahaha. Thank you for watching!

[@phyternl]

I'm the opposite of you, Chris. I would ride Splash Mountain over and over and over again. A 35m wait at a Disney park? I'll suffer pneumonia for that opportunity. 🤣

[@tdrexplorer]

Hahah, have at it! You won't catch me getting wet in this cold, haha.

[@Laura_Darkspear]

These vlog style videos are great. Very chill vibe. And, oh wow, cheese on curry looks/sounds frickin’ amazing lol I’d destroy that meal. 😆

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! Yes, get the cheese with the curry, it's a winner.

[@ChuckE.CheesesIllinois]

I'd low-key ride Splash in that weather lol I love the calm vibes of your videos! And I love Tokyo Disney too! So this is a good thing to have in the background while studying. Keep making great videos!

[@tdrexplorer]

Aww thank you! I like having a nice mix of thrilling videos of me screaming at everything in glee and chill videos haha.

[@jackieowen7717]

My friend and I call this "Leisurely-ing"...when you just go where you go at the pace you go. Best way to enjoy a familiar park!

[@kylekeller3398]

I love how you interact with the characters!

[@tdrexplorer]

Awww, thank you!

[@bacon5453]

I love the shot of the palm tree blowing in the snow

[@Indomita506]

Thank you Chris for taking us there

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@sweethistortea]

The atmosphere is very calming.

[@tdrexplorer]

It really is!

[@MrsCrunchie]

Aussie here, can confirm we call them Witches Hats. haha, loving the content, and making our planning for Halloween 2024 so much easier, Thanks

[@kanggg1404]

"But daddy I love him," caught me off guard LOL

[@tdrexplorer]

That line ALWAYS pops up in my head when I walk into Mermaid Lagoon, ahah.

[@hecallsmepineappleprincess]

It’s so peaceful

[@tdrexplorer]

It is, if you can stand the cold, haha.

[@Coco-qc9ev]

Thank you for the comfy video!! I liked the relaxed pace and just showing off little things you saw. Feels like walking the park.

[@naturalnaiad]

I always knew god was a woman, but I didn't realise it was Minnie!! Haha, genuinely laughed out loud when you described how Duffy & gang came about, I didn't know the story. Really enjoyed this video, was relaxing walking around both parks with you. I miss Tokyo Disney 💖

[@bonjouritsizzy3405]

ughhh I seriously cannot wait to be there next year, just cant wait :D

[@mankinz]

It looks so whimsical in the snow 🥰 Hope you enjoyed your warm meal!!!

[@GoofyLover98]

i agree! 🥰 cozy

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-cn6de7xe2o]

Oh wow- looks pretty in the snow!

[@tdrexplorer]

it really does!

[@erikagholston6610]

My favorite part of the video was just watching walk around showing me the sites.

[@kaitlin2221]

so excited for fantasy springs!!! tangled is my favorite disney movie ☀️

[@alyssaarias1218]

I live near Disneyland and we got plenty of rain the last few days but no snow. Thank you for this calming, entertaining video!

[@michellemeentemeyer7047]

I love this video.just relaxing.

[@Gusbusbus]

I enjoyed this walking tour. I was in Disney Sea 2 weeks ago and I mainly walked around instead of rides

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@sdoes]

This is such a cozy video I love it

[@meim1555]

Tnx for the video, i never seen disney parks in the snow and its pretty! And yet u r warm, always smiley, jolly person...a perfect combination! 😊

[@katesommerville7217]

Looks so pretty ❤

[@caro75003]

Wow you went to Hungry Bear... My family tired and hungry and cold and I checked on the app and aaaaah( Angels' choir) here it was, and we found seats (it was packed) and they all enjoyed warm and good rice and curry ❤! Thanks for bringing back so many memories

[@tdrexplorer]

When in doubt, Hungry Bear!

[@lornaduigan8920]

Thanks for sharing! Looks so pretty! When you said you were hungry I thought to myself, I know I’d go to Hungry Bear and get curry if I was there and YOU DID! 😂🙌🏻 That is the best!! ❤

[@tdrexplorer]

Great minds!

[@kristinconfer444]

I'm brand new to your channel. Love it!! Going to Tokyo Disney is a dream of mine! Thank you for sharing!

[@user-op2ov4jq1f]

Thank you so much for your hard work on these videos! I love watching on the treadmill at the gym daydreaming of my next visit to the Tokyo Disney Resort! 💜

[@deborahconner2006]

Thank you Chris for the random unplanned video I really enjoyed it

[@KySpice]

This video was absolutely lovely, as usual 🩷 the snowy atmosphere at the park is so pretty! Thank you for sharing this with us

[@zzaliezz91292]

Thanks for this video! Excited to be there next week 😊. I guess the snow might follow me ❄️

[@kianakami6328]

I'm grateful for you and to be here! From a computer job to THIS it's extreme happiness

[@ThePulgavane]

I love your content so much! The way you talk/explain things is so entertaining ! Thanks for this amazing content 😊😊

[@waterlilyfairyy]

Loving the vlog style videos

[@tdrexplorer]

Glad you like them!

[@user-ft4gt1ex2t]

We arrived at Disney Ambassador Hotel when it started snowing and was magical. DisneySea the next day was freezing cold but crowds weren’t too bad. First trip and loved it there

[@tdrexplorer]

I’m glad you had fun!

[@WDWCentral]

So…Cool

[@Bman442]

Yooo keep up the good work

[@theodorepaul2610]

Ditto... thank for going out in the cold to give us a vie of the park.

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@brookesmith5671]

Beautiful park, great vlog. It was fun just to see the sights.

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@anuro3123]

This was a great video! It was really laid back and just having fun at the park... Love all your vids but this one was especially fun... And a heartfelt thank you to all subscribers :)... Great Vid Chris...

[@tdrexplorer]

I'm glad you enjoyed this laid back video! It was one of the easier ones for me to do in the last while and I really enjoyed it.

[@alliekuma4234]

I think I heard some Atlantis the Lost Empire music when you were on the boat under the bridge. ❤❤❤ Thanks for braving the cold for us!😊

[@LorettaCorona]

hi Chris the snow looks very pretty at Tokyo disneyland but the cold really was terrible I can imagine thanks for sharing 🫎

[@wildspirit6785]

I enjoy your videos thank u for making them😊❤ I love seeing flowers in the snow too, very pretty.

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@zs0-0]

Love your pink beanie and the long video! 🩷

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!!

[@bakersbites]

Love your vlogs! It kept me company during my lunch break. Can't wait to use all your tips/tricks in December 💜

[@tdrexplorer]

Yay! Thank you!

[@wonkm222]

Thank you so much for sharing this magical time at Disney with the rare snow! I’ll be there next month and can’t wait!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching and have fun next month!

[@garitreuble]

I was so sad to miss the snow. But excited to plan a 2025 DisneySea trip. (winter time) for Fantasy Springs.

[@sweethaven5]

9:52 To see Space Mountain with snow is odd😅😂!! That is so weird because I’ve only been to Walt Disney World, usually no snow in Florida. Thanks for sharing!! 11:51 Gorgeous waterfall with the snow! And to top it off, the music in the background ❤❤ Absolutely LOVE THIS!!❤❤ 13:10 oh, I’m sorry, if I made you get “hit”. But the music was from Cinderella or Snow White, why when you can purchase that song from stores? Again I am sorry but I did love the snow and music together. ❤❤from Ohio🇺🇸

[@ColdNeonOcean]

I found your channel just the other day and I've been binging your videos, you're such a delight and your videos are so wonderful! Definitely glad to have stumbled upon a video of yours by chance! 💙

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you so much!! Welcome!

[@Cassie-bg3co]

I loved going to the perfumery! It was gorgeous, and my friend and I got limited edition perfumes. They're amazing gifts and so pretty.

[@pattilee9716]

Appreciate you showing us the park during the snow event - was it an event? Cool to see the park that way. Confirming Calif Dland does not evr snow but it sure is rainy right now with alot of wind!!!!! Loved ur patience in walking thru the park n giving us your xpectations. thank you for outting up with the cold weather to do video!!!! Tuddos!!!!

[@brisbanenight]

my envious levels are massive right now!

[@beebeebee05]

Love these longer videos. So relaxing and it is like we are in the park with you ❤🎉. And I agreed with you, I'm in Saskatoon SK Canada, takes hours to drive to anywhere fun 😂. Thank you Chris 🥰🥂

[@tdrexplorer]

No way! I grew up in Northern SK and Prince Albert. I lived in Saskatoon when I was in University!

[@narelleberes5809]

0h Chris, you make me happy. 😊

[@ringoffireguy]

What a wonderful day...

[@tdrexplorer]

Very!

[@caro75003]

Oooooh thank you so much for going there and making this lovely video! Watching with my toddler girl while having lunch (I know, too much screen time for her) because it's so special ! The Beauty and the Beast area is whimsical, it's beautiful ❤️ The umbrella attack was very funny (not for you, sorry😅) and then I was all excited to see Gaston's tavern, because I had a blast there in January! And I started humming right before you the theme song 😂 my toddler dancing on her chair. Thanks for this. Now back to the video 😊

[@tdrexplorer]

Aww, thank you for sharing this story and thank you for watching!

[@Energii390]

Thanks!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! I hope it was relaxing while you were staying warm (as I was chilly haha)

[@user-mg4un6qy5h]

So excited for the new fantasy springs! We visited from the UK in October 22 and could see the construction from the monorail. Returning in July and managed to book a vacation package for the hotel (fantasy side) 😊

[@PhoenixVic21]

That snow looks scary cause it is melting and turning to ice 🥶 The roaming characters are so cute! And the actors are possibly warm as they walk around, depending on the costume. It is extremely rare for snow in Anaheim, CA but I think it has happened. Not in my 30 year life though. It has rained and been EXTREMELY foggy though

[@ktaxtell]

I have been in WDW one time and it snowed. It was maybe the 90's and during Christmas time. I have only ever experienced hail at Disneyland.

[@ThemeParkOgre]

52:45 made me burst out laughing 😂 Great vid, really relaxing!

[@sole23md]

Great video

[@tdrexplorer]

Thanks!

[@R.MaeKitsune]

You were right- definitely no snow ever near CA Disney. 😸

[@nezuminora9528]

Like TDR, I turned 40 recently and one of my potential 40th plans was a trip to Tokyo Disney for our shared 40th, but in the end I went with another option - watching this video which was likely filmed on or near my actual bday makes me glad I went with another option, and TDR might be better another time of year.

[@celineroyal]

I was there that day ! Too bad I didn’t bump into you I would have said hi! 💚

[@erikabaez6725]

Damn lol not Minnie playing god lol 😂😂😂 Also no wonder your so nice your Canadian 😊

[@emily91303]

Japan 🇯🇵 does get chilly 🥶 sometimes.

[@1973joecool]

You are so wonderful xxxx wish we could afford to come over 😢

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching

[@OkamiRissi]

it's very random but I find it kinda funny personally, I don't care much for disney or anything around it, but I do have a lot of fun watching these videos xD they're oddly relaxing

[@MadsMcKay]

I was working at California Pooh Bear when we *thought* it snowed last year, it was so bizarre to see! (It was actually Graupel, whatever that is... anyway) Super super rare for it to snow in Anaheim DL.

[@tdrexplorer]

Oh wow!

[@micro831]

Your Japanese is so good! 😊

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you! 😃

[@sweethaven5]

32:55 Traffic cones or just cones.😊

[@sweethaven5]

19:16 Love your shirt

[@bunniesisland]

I’m late to this video but! My mom had family in Brandon!! (And elsewhere across the prairies). Are we distant cousins? 😂 Thank you, as always, for the great video 🎉

[@ryanjones6827]

Dang! I could’ve been there sooner than later

[@alyssaterry9458]

I’m curious how many characters you have met and if there are any elusive characters? Have you met them all? I love the rare characters Tokyo Disneyland gives love to

[@stevenjohnson7145]

Sorry if this was asked elsewhere and I missed it, but what does the Alice hand cream smell like? “Wonderland-scented” could mean a lot of things (Black tea? Baked goods? Oysters?). 23:24

[@wikornchatnarattanakul3942]

Literally watching this with 20°C ac open for immersion lol

[@tdrexplorer]

Haha, that's perfect!

[@19800910]

We did have snow in Florida in the 1970s and 1980s. Once in a great while.

[@tdrexplorer]

Haha so incredibly rare.

[@RamaRama-po4hc]

AMAZING❤ TOKYO DISNEYLAND🇯🇵❤❤ FROM JAKARTA CITY" BEKASI CITY" TANGERANG CITY" DEPOK CITY" BOGOR CITY" BANDUNG CITY" INDONESIA🇲🇨❤🇯🇵

[@marilopez5872]

Do you have a travel agent that you recommend that plans Disney trips ?

[@primanandayuliana6605]

Hai can you tell us more about vacation packages? Is it worth the price and the experience?

[@lemonandreaa]

What a fun day ❤ do you think mid to late November of this year is a bad time to go for crowds?

[@RamaRama-po4hc]

I LOVE❤ TOKYO DISNEYLAND🇯🇵❤❤ FROM JAKARTA CITY" COVE AT BATAVIA PIK2 JAKARTA" LA RIVIERA PIK2 JAKARTA" INDONESIA🇲🇨❤🇯🇵

[@AkageNoDonna]

How many days would you recommend at DisneySea? I'm thinking about doing a week next year. Three days for each park.

[@serg627]

How wheel chair friendly is Disneyland and Disney Sea ? How about Tokyo in general? Me and my gf are planning a trip but that was something we had in mind as we require the use of a walker / wheelchair. Thank you !

[@alexandriafarmer8920]

It rarely snows it’s snows in the mountains it’s a rare sight to get snow

[@19800910]

Hi Chris, they are called traffic cones!

[@tdrexplorer]

I've heard that too! I like pylons, quick and too the point, haha.

[@RONNIERABBIT1]

I have heard that guests staying at the NEW Fantasy Springs hotel will be allowed to skip the queue and just ride over and over again if they wish!. Several You-Tubers are saying don't visit in 2024, you WON'T get in. What are your views on this and will 2025 be any better?. I was thinking May 2025.

[@tdrexplorer]

I talk about this in the video when I'm on the monorail showing the construction at 27:30. There's a special one-day ticket for Fantasy Springs Hotel Guests that allow them to skip the lines for Fantasy Springs attractions. It's a bit confusing, so I also have a breakdown on our website: tdrexplorer.com/tokyo-disneysea-expansion-fantasy-springs/

[@sunni.6375]

California never snows only in the mountains area, unfortunately. Since California is technically a desert. And no California can get very cold during the winter months 15:40

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for the info!

[@sunni.6375]

@@tdrexplorer you're welcome!

[@lexylovexoxo19]

Does he have a video showing when and how to book restaurants in tokyo disneyland and tokyo disney sea? 🤔

[@cathywang2753]

When can we start booking restaurants inside of Disney hotel?

[@JLynPA]

When traveling abroad do not forget to let your credit card company know where you will be, so your card is not blocked when needed.

[@tdrexplorer]

Yep! This is good advice

[@anthonye8738]

Do you think you could visit Pixar Place Hotel please 🙏