The TRUTH About the Long Lines into Tokyo Disneyland

[@tdrexplorer]

For more context, the lines could be longer during busier periods like weekends and holidays. Check out my video on when to visit as I explain when the busy (and not busy) times typically are! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4a1iaaoo9WJi5o&ab_channel=TDRExplorer

[@natashag20]

Thank you for showing this!. I am going with my family on opening day for Fantasy Springs. Hopefully we run into you! much love from CALI

[@Suzette1122]

Will this video be updated ? I went in September last year expecting lower ques but I went on a Weds and Thurs and even not popular rides were like 60-100 minutes

[@musicloversnl7291]

❤hope to hear u at Spotify please thanks cris

[@jasonkno0525]

Been following your channels for the past month or so and becoming a huge fan of it. I’m loving your contents on Disney/theme parks for international travelers guide and the insight on the Merch & FOOD!! Lol. I have a question, if I’m traveling there in the fall, and was able to book a flight to arrive 4:30am at the HND airport… Will there be any transportation like the airport limo buses or the train open early before 7am to get arrive at the Disney’s resort hotels? Thank you for providing your insight & life in Japan!

[@jashevan]

The love for what you do shines. Your attention to detail is so appreciated. My daughter just turned 1 and I’m planning a trip to Land and Sea. As someone who calls Tokyo my second home, I’ve never had an interest in visiting Disney. Having a child has changed that. I was on the fence as to whether to take her. Having since watched your breakdown, we’re going at the end of August. Again, thank you for producing such a high quality set of content that educates and preps newbies. I’m consider your guidebook if it makes sense. 180 pages is a bit daunting, but it speaks to your depth and thoroughness. Consider breaking it down into sections and selling them individually; Such as the section on whether or not to stay at the Park. Have a wonderful day. 😊

[@alliekuma4234]

I love how people were sitting on their little blankets on the ground while waiting. I need to start carrying a little blanket with me too. Lol Thank you for this video!

[@tdrexplorer]

Those are usually leisure sheets (small picnic sheets) that you can buy in the Park! I have a bunch of them and they're great so you don't have to sit directly on the ground.

[@SuperAqueos]

They make you sit for the shows so they honestly come in very handy

[@jerfareza]

I am torn between liking this non written rule whenever visiting Tokyo Disneyland/Sea. On one hand it's very orderly and makes a very good experience watching parades etc. On the other hand, people wait for like 3 hours before the show to secure the best spots.. I don't think I can justify 3 hours waiting in the same spot wasting time when I could do something else in between... 😅

[@MracoK]

The most stressful "entering the park" experience I've ever had, happened in Shanghai... I had read that queueing is not the locals' forte, but oh my god... it was madness!

[@karcheng6996]

My friend told me the same thing . She said people just keep cutting in front of her 😢

[@ElliPelli110]

@@karcheng6996 Same for us, eventually we just started cutting back when anyone did it to us 🤷

[@xavierminchello8431]

@@ElliPelli110TAKE OUT A GLOCK!

[@carmenylee]

Thanks for this informative video! Showing the line differences between 7 am and 930 am was interesting to see! 😊

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! I'm usually not up this early so I took advantage of my jet lag hahah.

[@kstravel8758]

Thank you for this. We are on our way in 28 days and this is so helpful. I didn’t realize the happy entry line would be that long too. We won’t be so surprised now!! Hope to see you in the parks!

[@cla8339]

I was there on 8th April, arrived at 8.20am and I was quite calm about it just because I know how fast I could get in when the park opens (8.50am/9am), I was in by 9.15am. It was my first ever visit to any Disneyland, thank you TDR for all your guides and your videos made my planning and actual day with my family there a whole lot more fruitful! Got onto 5 rides & 3 shows in a day with 2 kids & 2 elderly on tow.

[@mutation173]

Those big videos full of food and merch and rides are always fun but these more relaxed videos are so nice to watch aswell.

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for the feedback! that helps me decide what kinda videos I can do that aren't always the big ones haha. As always, thank you for watching and being here

[@technosworld2]

Good job...yeah I'm starting to see more and more videos about the lines at Tokyo Disney lately, and context helps.

[@tdrexplorer]

I keep seeing them and the panic it's causing. I wanted to add some important context so others can make an informed decision! Thank you for always watching and commenting!

[@goldenpacificmedia]

Queuing experiences are cultural. It's really annoying to me when a person behind me gives me no room behind me and standing within inches of my back. When the line is one person wide, what's the deal with standing so close to me? Why? There's no difference if you stand 2 feet from the person in front of you or not. It's still a line and there's no increase in speed by standing close behind the person in front. (cultural?)

[@tdrdash]

I was actually lining up there on same day.ill give some info maybe useful for your viewers. I got there 8:30 and the gates opened at 8:45 I was in park before 9:00, so still can get there that time and get in before official opening. I able to get priority pass space mountain, DPA just missed standby for merch(should have done first!)

[@nicolec4011]

what kind of merch requires standby? is it just a select few?

[@tdrdash]

@@nicolec4011 special event merch, like now Donald and Space mountain events

[@tdrdash]

@@nicolec4011 standby merch is for special events like now Donald and Space mountain events

[@ann8302]

Yes if you could explain?? Going in about a week during golden week 😩

[@19800910]

I received your Universal studios Osaka and Tokyo Disneyland guides for 2023 as I was on my 30 day trip in Japan. They are just great and I can only recommend them to anyone visiting Japan.

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you! That means a lot

[@Lindy88888]

True, I bought one 2 days ago ❤

[@Lindy88888]

Btw, how do you feel about Disneyland Paris - comparison please 🤩💗🌸🌷

[@19800910]

@@Lindy88888 Hi Lindy, sorry that I missed your question about DLPR. Ok, so the first thing is that Disneyland Paris was the fourth Disneyland park that was built (1992). Disneyland Paris does a nice job of making a European version of Disneyland Anaheim, they do have the best “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride of all the Disney parks (yes, I have been to them all). I do have the feeling that it is smaller than Tokyo Disneyland even when it is not. Maybe that is due to good crowd control and dispersion design of the park? Disneyland Paris does have better food and restaurants options then Tokyo, sorry. If you can, stay at the Disneyland Hotel. You will need less than 5 minutes to enter the park from your hotel room. It’s like staying at the hotel MiraCosta at DisneySea. If you can, plan five full days for your first visit, the meal plan is a good thing too. After your 2ed visit and you have seen it all and you know what you what to do and eat, you can drop the meal plan and like me just hit the food carts and eat your way thru Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios at your leisure.

[@Nyanaruse3]

日本のファンです🥺💖 いつも東京ディズニーリゾートに来てくれてありがとう！！

[@The1andONLYZabria]

Great information! Got your guide this week to help us plan our trip in November! So much anxiety but we’re taking our time going thru everything in your guide!! Thank you!!

[@TheLuckyMeerkat]

16:27 my cats were very engaged during this part of the video with the birds chirping! Great video as always!

[@DORSEYLANDRIA]

You are so correct......DONT ARRIVE EARLY😅 i think that all Disney resorts should keep the reservation system. That was such an excellent idea

[@sylvie797]

We're not morning people and usually don't rope drop in the US parks. We'll see what we can do in Japan with our jetlag. 😉 We managed to snag a VP at the Fantasy Springs hotel in July but it was HARD! So looking forward to it!!!

[@tdrexplorer]

That's exciting! Have funnnnnn

[@88tibro]

I don't want to say that I regret having rope dropped on our 3 days in the parks, each day arriving aprox. 1.5 hours before opening, but retrospectively don't think it was necessary as lines were long right in the beginning but settled after a couple of hours. We were also there in July (last year) and it wasn't too busy though, with lines being between 20 and 40min. Probaly worth doing so on busy days. It's definitely super hectic to rope drop and standing in line for over an hour even before getting in.

[@sylvie797]

@88tibro super helpful perspective, thank you!

[@colliric]

I went during the week during a non-holiday time period. There was hardly any lines at all except for Beauty and the Beast's near 2 hour queue and Splash Mountain having a 30-40 minute wait. Everything else was like 15-20 mins max.

[@corybear]

Thanks for another super informative video! Loved the bonus drive by of the new Space Mountain and Fantasy Springs! Interesting how the guest waiting for Tokyo Disney Sea were sitting patiently. Americans waiting for our parks to open don't sit, but I also don't think many people arrive almost two hours prior to opening. We really appreciate the time you took to clarify the lines and queuing. I see how it could easily feel overwhelming. Impressive how the lines were gone by 9:30!

[@KimiHayashi]

I love your channel. I've been watching your videos extensively because my husband and I are going to Japan this December for just a little over a week and I'm studying everything I can. I hope to bump into you at Disney

[@btv20248]

So magical! It appears to so many senses. Yes, I’d go!

[@RicanSeoul01]

Went for spring break last year and it was the best time ever. Politest lines I’ve ever been in. Planning a return trip soon 😊

[@CharlotteThwaite]

Noooo can’t believe we just missed you! We landed back in the UK Saturday, done Disney Wednesday to Friday and Tokyo for the first time for the Easter holidays. Your podcasts, videos and guide made Disney soo easy for us to follow: we loved it so much especially the alien Mochi 😍 we stayed at celebrations despite a lot of cons to the others but it was beautiful still and the staff were gorgeous. Made every penny worth it ✨

[@RosesJoy]

wow really appreciated it Chris! the videos online about the lines really did scare me and we were about to skip Disneyland for the coming tokyo trip. Thank you so much now we are planning to go to Disneyland !

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! You're gonna have a good time, the lines can be intimidating but with planning and knowing the context of some of these lines, it makes it more manageable. Have fun!

[@karcheng6996]

I went to Tokyosea on 12/19/2023. My family got there at 8:30am and the line was long . The parks opens at 9am and we were inside the park at 9:15am. It was a very pleasant experience 😊

[@tdrexplorer]

That makes me happy to hear!

[@johnp3206]

My family and I have started watching many of your videos. We recently made the decision to plan a trip to Tokyo Disneyland. While we are still 2 years away from this trip, you are definitely going to be our main resource for planning and information. Thank you!!

[@dylonix]

this is such a good video that not everyone shows the truth about these crazy "long lines". at the same time, it's Japan so the lines are really pleasantly politely despite being long.

[@Steezus4K]

Here at disney tokyo rn! The lines will be as long as 2 hours in Murica, and you’ll get through in less than a hour, its crazy.

[@waxifari5528]

Just want to say, having just been there 4 days ago, you want to use only "Happy Entry" when asking for help or guidance from the CMs. "Early Entry" does not compute. Also the exact, and I do mean exact, Happy Entry time is printed on your Happy Entry hard ticket issued at hotel check in for all your park days.

[@winniewong]

I tried booking twice room release dates for Fantasy Springs and waited for over two hours (even if I was queing an hour before) I didn't end up getting any rooms! Japan reservation is on another level. I ended up just getting a Vacation Package

[@さっ様]

As someone who goes always with hardcore Disney Japanese otaku since I was in high-school, people usually come that early to get DPA for the parades (this madness started after covid) to take good pictures of the characters. If they start selling new items, the lines will be crazy and people will line up over night as you need a Standby-pass and can get it only if you enter as early as possible the park. YES, people resell even happy-entry passes for this purpose and because the reseller madness is insane and many new items might already be sold out on the first day. So, if you aren't crazy about getting particular goods, getting the best seats on the ground for the parade, it's ok to arrive and rope drop at 7:30-8:30

[@franklee538]

Rope drop is the same at every Disney park. The Japanese are especially hardcore at waiting in lines but once everyone gets in, it’s just like any other Disney park. Social media is just sensationalizing it.

[@steevthetech]

We stayed on property to get in early which was great but the crowds ended up, in the middle of the day, became insane. Disney Sea was unbearable, but it being so cheap to get in, we didn’t complain but I felt like we didn’t get our moneys worth that day. Disneyland was not as busy as Sea the next day. Four hours to wait in a line is unacceptable.

[@PhoenixVic21]

All good to know if someone isn't a dan of crowds and how to minimize them for the trip. So excited to see your review of Ghibli park!

[@ellaofficiel]

Oh man we can't wait for Fantasy Springs 😩

[@jessicamartinez5117]

Thank you so much for this video! Heading there soon and the anxiety has been real. This definitely helps me prepare.

[@dsalangsang]

My family and i just got back from Japan and we rope dropped DisneySea all the way until closing. We are Disneyland CA AP/keyholders and we NEVER rope drop but seeing vids of how insane rope drop is at Tokyo scared us and were glad we went early! Thanks for all the tokyo disney help Chris!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you had a good trip!

[@Cherryontop10]

Guys! You don’t need to get this early. You can arrive 9:30am and later and walk through without anyone in line. I did. At both locations. The park closes at 9pm.

[@Tina_tufts_]

We stayed at MiraCosta last week and saw them putting in the new fantasy spring tiles overnight! We also saw them do a practice run of some of the fantasy springs boats during our breakfast - looked so good!!

[@TheSanstress]

Thanks for the video and the context Chris!!

[@m3kidd]

Was just there over the weekend visiting both parks. Disneyland was definitely less crowded even on the weekend. Disney Sea had a lot more people. The lines looked very long but moved quickly entering the park. Only the major rides had 50min plus wait times, but you did have the option for the free 40th anniversary pass or the paid Disney Premier Access to get on quickly

[@Peajay007]

It’s been so foggy here in Melbourne. And thanks for this. Now I know the best time to get there. ❤

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!!

[@amyconcepcion7148]

I just want to say your ebooks have been such a blessing to planning our trip ❤

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you, Amy! That makes me so happy to hear. The team and I put in so much effort into these and my goal is to ensure you have the best time possible. The parks in Japan are SO different compared to the others.

[@astrothelad]

Personally I'd much rather use my energy closing the park out than getting up hours earlier to get a good spot in the early lines. But I know some peoples' bodies don't work like that, or they're planning on being at the park 100% of the time it's open, so fair play and I'm glad there are options for both.

[@IkePaz]

5:29 Fantasy Spring hotel booked with nori-hodai vacation package for the end of september sea - land - sea (tues - wed - thurs), we are super excited. 👍

[@tdrexplorer]

Have fun!

[@IkePaz]

@@tdrexplorer hope so

[@neko-chan6145]

Thank you. the line question was what i needed answered.

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@Equilibrium-pt7xj]

Tokyo Disney is busy because they are the only two parks left in the world that value Walt Disney, the domestic parks are dying out. Most people are taking their business here from the states and they have to contend with the Japanese population as well. This issue will only continue to get worse over time, especially when reality sets in and people see the disaster that replaced Splash Mountain.

[@M98747]

Hate to say it, but it's true. I just visited DL Paris, and it felt more Disney than the US parks do these days. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@OumaimaPhantomhaive]

Nah japan is just very touristy

[@solomani5959]

100%. I keep recommending to Americans that a holiday you would pay for WDW would be much better spent at TDR. It’s the best Disney and it’s not owned by Disney.

[@DonSmith-sd5eg]

We just returned from Tokyo and catching up on your videos. Your videos were extremely helpful for our visit. We arrived on the evening of April 8 and had an awesome experience entering the parks over 5 days. Our early entry tickets for the parks were printed as 8:45 entry, so we walked out to the entrance at about 8:20, cleared security quickly and were in the middle of the early entry crowd. At 8:45 we started moving and we noticed that they opened all gates in front of the non hotel guest to either side of early entry so we were in the park in less than 5 minutes. We booked Beauty as a premier and booked a priority pass for Monsters as well for 9:15 and at 9:15 we booked a second ride. So as you’re pointing out there is no need to worry about the long lines in the morning and as a hotel guest there is no reason to get down there extremely early.

[@mmateoiv4398]

Thank you for doing this video, at least I can say I heard it straight from someone like you who is an expert on this. 😊

[@CrystalShannon713]

We used weeknight entry 5pm-9pm last week (April 2024) for both parks and I thought we'd just walk around for a look and see the parades but we got to ride Indiana Jones, 20,000 leagues and 2 smaller rides in Disneysea and Beauty and the Beast, Monsters Inc, Splash Mountain and two smaller rides in Disneyland as well as taking tonnes of photos and getting front row views for both parades! My tips are to watch the app lines, position yourselves so that when parades end you're near something good and choose your weeknight dates to avoid big events. It was incredible and I'd totally recommend doing this for people with little time in Tokyo.

[@beccswilson]

I went in late August last year and we got there about 8am and was actually not that far back in the line! Got in to the park at 9am as they let us in about 15 minutes early and was able to get the passes we wanted and go some rides with not that long of a wait!

[@erikagholston6610]

Thanks for explaining the wait to get into the parks.

[@tdrexplorer]

You're welcome, Erika! Thank you for watching!

[@avatarphen]

thank you for this. will probably just do two 3pm-close tickets instead of full day because of this video and my anxiety looking at 7am vs 9am queue's

[@marshamason3295]

Great video! Just printed out my TDR Explorer Guide (must highlight!)

[@likelocal2014]

thank you for showing us what the lines really looked like i have been hesitant all these years because i hate queuing. and finally booked a hotel and tickets . now i think Id go for 9 am so we dont have to wait really long

[@squidpoequo7747]

Not sure if it changed since, but a couple years back, if you didn’t get to the park 2 1/2 hours early, you would just miss out on so much cuz rides would literally close their lines after a certain point so you really could only get on most rides before 2-3 pm and of those, the really popular ones sold out and were basically only rideable if you got in and reserved a place within 15 min of rope drop so you HAD to be near the front

[@werew3]

Tysm for this video as i was panicking over the lines for tokyo! But i now know how early i wanna line up!❤

[@heatherrubin746]

I love my guidebook! You did an incredible job and you are 100% not exaggerating when you say it is “the best” resource. Very comprehensive and easy to use!

[@fightmymonkey]

Perfect timing, got evening entry tonight, DisneySea tomorrow and a full day at Disneyland on Thursday so great to get an idea about what to do in the morning, thanks!

[@tdrexplorer]

Have fun and thank you for watching!

[@beckajanse754]

How was your evening entry experience? Were you able to get much done? Would love to know, thanks!

[@fightmymonkey]

@@beckajanse754 amazing so far, almost all the rides are walk on, we got here at about 4:50 and there was a short queue, we were in the park by 5:05

[@brookecoonan8238]

Hi Chris, loved this video. However, I need to know where you got that awesome shift?! That is awesome, love it 🥰

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! I got the shirt a few years ago at Tokyo Disneyland. It was a collab with PUNYUS. The shirt isn't available anymore to my knowledge.

[@krwnsy]

Was at Disney SEA pre pandemic with 3 hour lines. You can at the most ride 4 rides in a day maybe 5 if you aren't too tired from waiting all day.

[@clairesamia7079]

Hi Peter, I brought the Tokyo Disneyland and University Studio guide book. Thank you for making those guide books. I'm going to print it out because I need a hard copy, im old school...and an old lady.🤣

[@Mylnr]

My wife and I were leaving to the airport via the shuttle bus to the airport around 7:30am on Monday, and saw the lines backed up to Bon Voyage and were so confused 😅. This explains everything!

[@kimberlyharding1467]

Thanks for the great video and explaining! We were able to get a FS room! Keep trying.

[@jmy1030]

When can we expect the new Fantasy Springs merch video? Looking very much forward to that one.

[@esugahara08]

Hi Chris, thank you for your video! For someone who is super detail oriented your video really helps me with planning. Now that Fantasy Springs in DisneySea is open, do you suggest arriving at the same time as suggested in this video? Has the lines to get into DisneySea gotten longer since Fantasy Springs has opened? We're planning a trip during Thanksgiving and I'm really hoping to get into Fantasy Springs (no Disney Hotel reservations and planning to go on a weekday) and just want to do everything possible to make it happen. Your expertise is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[@philipnakashita2723]

hey chris! Have u been able to get a pre-view ticket of the Fantasy Springs from Disneysea? I know they are giving them out now so i hope you get one! Very excited for this! 🎉

[@alorachan]

Question: The week AFTER Golden Week should be relatively dead, right? Your recommended crowd calendar indicates so, but others indicate it'll be just as busy as any day in summer. I assume given how big a deal Golden Week is that if I went AFTER, then there should be less people because all the locals have spent their time off and money during Golden Week? I went in January this year and it was so busy, not like 100% packed, but still like 80%, which was SUPER unexpected given the information provided in the past. The fact I get to go again this year is exciting, but I'm so worried I'm going to have massive crowds again for what I presume should be a relatively light time?

[@onehorseopensleigh]

I was there that day, saw a guy who looked familiar wearing a green hoodie, and told my friend I thought it was you. Now I’m seeing this video and realizing it WAS you! Should’ve stopped by to say Hi. 😮

[@msbao517]

I went to Tokyo Disney on May 22nd (2 days ago) at 2 pm. Not a single person in line. Just go after the morning rush and after lunchtime.

[@nicolec4011]

would it be considered rude to get in line and hold a place for others? i’m willing to stand but my parents are older

[@prshardy]

I Purchased your guide book when I was in Tokyo 2 weeks ago. I should I have bought it before we left for Tokyo. I didn't know spring break for students in Japan is same time as US. Park was crowded.

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for getting the guidebook! Ah, yes, March is incredibly busy at the Parks :(

[@fujipuri]

Thank so much for making the video about the long lines. Would you be able to explain about shop appointment times as well? Since I heard we have to book appointment times to enter certain shops in the park. Thanks so much!

[@Joslor]

We stayed at the Hilton’ Tokyo bay and our room has the view of Disney sea. Beautiful fireworks every night. Unfortunately, we haven’t bought Tix in advance

[@fionanoyce1676]

This is great, I went last September and arrived between 8am and 9am I was waiting at back of the line near station bit it went really quickly.

[@lesliereynolds4492]

Love all your tips. Great vlog.

[@davidd5226]

What's the best strategy if you get there at 7/730? Head for the most popular ride FIRST, like Beauty and the Beast, Soarin etc?

[@tdrexplorer]

Pretty much

[@Cherryontop10]

I don’t get why someone would line up for 3hrs before getting in. Where you saved on a ride line, you lost in the ticket line. Also, it may be just 1-2 rides you got in early on the assumption you were first in line however, you didn’t save because you lined up already for 3hrs.

[@NicoleRodriguez411]

I wonder if we can eat konbini foods while queueing at the entrance gate?(for breakfast lol) We’ll make sure to finish everything before we enter.

[@brandontownsend6955]

Sooo awesome that you can go hang out there anytime. If I lived in Tokyo/Chiba I would do the same. Any word about season passes coming back?

[@tdrexplorer]

Sadly, no idea when they'll come back. It's been said officially that there's no immediate plans for Annual Passes to come back.

[@brandontownsend6955]

@@tdrexplorer That's sad news. Hopefully they'll come back soon.

[@annemariec7659]

Hi Chris. Thanks for making this video. The crowds do scare me. Lol

[@bunnyguia]

its been almost a month since last time i was here. Im still crying T_T and im only 2mins in watching this video hearing the music of the station. Question As someone who is from the US, what is your opinion on retiring in Japan? You think its possible? Also, what are your suggestions on visiting long term in Japan?

[@LiTeRaLsMiTh]

They move really quickly, it’s very efficient, we were on the bridge and in the park in an hour

[@rmel8139]

So helpful to see! I am hoping to buy the "non luxury" Fantacy Springs vacation package for November, but running through different scenarios in case it sells out too quick/I'm not able to get my US credit card ro work.

[@bcs3948]

Yo acabo de regresar de allá. Las filas se ven bien largas, ya que todo el mundo madruga. El parque no estaba tan lleno. Entré 15 minutos antes, porque me estaba quedando en el Hotel Disneyland. Fue un proceso fácil y ordenado. El segundo día decidí llegar a las 10 am. La diferencia es del cielo a la tierra! Sin embargo, ese segundo día no conseguí ningún pase para las atracciones y no gané la lotería para los shows. Por esta razón recomiendo llegar temprano.

[@tanyakositzky303]

Visited in 2017 but back next week.. these line definitely moved quick when I visited before.. caffeine and Wi-Fi definitely help to pass the time

[@tdrexplorer]

Have fun next week! thank you for watching

[@daphnedennis3318]

Love you soo much!! Love all your content. I am a Disney adult!! Not ashamed! Lol. I have a question about hotels if you can't get a Disney hotel. Here in Orlando, some good neighbor hotels get the same benefits as the Disney hotels. Does the same apply in Japan? Also, if I don't get a Disney hotel, what do you recommend for the other options? I am so excited. I will be at Tokyo Disney at the end of October. I know! I am going to be in lines! Lol. I will then be leaving Tokyo to come back for 2 days in November. Hopefully, I will be able to hit the sweet spot and see Halloween and Christmas before I leave. Yeah!!

[@FairlyOddChelle]

What did you have for breakfast? I’m always curious what places are open early near theme parks over there. Like anything that’s open before 10am.

[@cascas2284]

I always get there around 7:30-7:45 and wait, but my toddler HAAAATES the waiting (and not moving) So for our trip next month I'm gonna keep it casual and *gulp* arrive after opening. We just went in March so other than Baymax and Splash Mountain (3yo's faves) we don't have any big MUST DO'S. I'm hoping the extra sleep and full breakfast lets us last until closing lol

[@tdrexplorer]

If you don't need to be there first thing then definitely strolling up later is a good idea!

[@TheCuriousKat17]

My family an I will be there soon!! Just wondering have they every opened a ride a week early before, that was down for reservations?

[@HK23783]

What are the lines usually like at the very beginning of March? Like the first week?😅

[@ddc163264]

As my daughter stopped talking to me, we'll probably never get to the last 2 parks HK and Tokyo, but as one question. I would assume that even in long lines the Japanese are much more rules oriented than those of Shanghai? We experienced the rampant line cutting that they do there. Also, as you've been to HK, is it the same way as Shanghai?

[@l3a3n31]

park hopping will be a hting once fantasy springs opens up?

[@LorettaCorona]

hi Chris thanks for showing the crowds they don´t look so bad 🐣

[@PAPOOSELAKESURFER]

Long lines and dense crowds means they are not charging enough for tickets?

[@spinetickspressing]

TDR, what is it like if you stay at the hotels connected to the park? Is there a separate entrance for guests?

[@lankeysob]

I don’t think lines were ever too bad to get in. It was always the absurdly long lines for the rides that got me the few years I lived there.

[@floveury]

hi chris! i'm heading to shanghai disneyland soon (super excited)! i just wanted to know if the fastpass system still work the same as before (free fastpasses after scanning it into the app)? thanks :)

[@maybebaby1112]

Love how much nicer the monorail is then Disneyland

[@alejandra9309]

I was wondering why I kept seeing these really long lines I went in may around 10 am and walked right in

[@jojotv564]

Plan our trip to Tokyo Disneyland in early december 3rd-4th, its thursday and wednesday I hope it will be good time on that day. What do you think?

[@juliebihn3992]

Does every person in the party need to go through security or just those carrying a bag? If so, can those who need to do security find the rest of their party waiting in line after they finish security check? Thanks. Really appreciate your videos!