As someone who has visited Tokyo Disneyland before and after the pandemic, I have some tips for saving time and money and making the most of your trip. I’ve experienced two very different yet beautiful versions of Tokyo Disney, and I can’t wait to share all my tips and tricks with you.

Tokyo Disney is one of Japan’s top tourist attractions, meaning long lines are guaranteed no matter what time of the week or year you go! Thankfully, Tokyo Disney Premier Access helps you minimize wait times and maximize memories! All without breaking the bank!

If you are familiar with Disney parks in the U.S., then Disney Premier Access is comparable to the a la carte Lightning Lane access that is available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, but better.

Don’t come at me for saying that, but as an avid Disney parkgoer, I do believe that the Tokyo Disney Premier Access is far superior to the Lightning Lane access and Genie+ system that was created for the US.

In this post, we will discuss Tokyo Disney Premier Access, a pay-per-attraction service offered at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. We will also explain how much it costs, how to purchase it, what rides qualify, and more.

Tokyo Disney’s Premier Quick Cost Breakdown:

For information about rides and attractions at Tokyo Disneyland, check out these posts;
Tokyo Disneyland Rides and Attractions
Tokyo DisneySea Rides and Attractions

At the end of this post, I will give my honest review and experience that I had using the Disney Premier Access at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea to have the ultimate trip. Service, and my best tips for the service. So let’s get right to it!

What is Tokyo Disney Premier Access?

In its simplest form, the Tokyo Disney Premier Access is a paid service, where you pay per ride to have shorter wait times for some of the more popular rides and shows.

This new system replaced the old paper fastpass system that they had until the pandemic closures. Making it easier for guests to get shorter wait times for their favorite attractions.

If you’ve never powerwalked across a Disney park to get to the free paper FastPass for an attraction, you probably won’t understand how nice and convenient this system is!

Selecting and purchasing the attractions you want is all done through the Tokyo Disneyland app!

Purchasing Tokyo Premier Access for rides allows you to get shorter wait times for the more popular attractions. And when you purchase Premier Access for a show or parade, you get designated Premier Access seating.

Although Tokyo Disney doesn’t allow you to purchase Premier Access for many rides, it works towards popular and exclusive attractions.

Personal Tip: When you purchase Tokyo Disney Premier Access for rides, you get to select a time you wish to enjoy the attraction. Space out the rides so you can do other rides (not through) Premier Access.

How does Tokyo Disney Premier Access work?

Thankfully, purchasing and using Tokyo Disney Premier Access is really simple! I personally was impressed with how easy it was to use.

Tokyo Disney recommends you get the Tokyo Disney App for Premier Access (and so do I). It makes purchasing easy while taking a snack break or waiting in line.

If you’re worried about a language barrier, don’t worry, the Tokyo Disney App is available in English for both Apple and Android phones.

To download the Tokyo Disney App from the Apple Store; click here.
To download the Tokyo Disney App from the Google Play Store; click here.

Once you select and purchase the attraction you want, it will be listed under your plans in the app.

When it is time to use your pass, you will be allowed to ‘redeem’. This redemption is a QR code that is scanned at the Premier Access attraction entrance.

That’s it. It’s that simple! And very similar to the Genie+ or Lightning Lane services offered at the Disney parks in the U.S.

How to Buy Tokyo Disney Premier Access:

Through The App

On the home page, there is an option for Disney Premier Access under the ‘My Plan’. This only shows up after you’ve selected a park when the app opens.

Once you enter the Disney Premier Access area, you want to select all group member tickets.

Note: You really don’t have to have everyone’s tickets linked to one Tokyo Disney App, however, it can make it easier to ensure everyone gets the same time slot for an attraction.

Expert tip: In the app, it won’t let you select Tokyo Disney Premier Access if your tickets haven’t been scanned into the park for the day!

With all party guest tickets selected, you then get to select the attraction and time you want. If there are no available selections for that attraction, it will be listed under a greyed-out ‘Unavailable’ section at the bottom.

After selecting the experience and time, you will be guided to double-check all the details and confirm that they are all accurate.

Once everything is confirmed and you pay for the Premier Access, the time and attraction you selected will be listed under ‘my plan’ in the app.

Personal Tip: I highly recommend downloading the app prior to your trip to Japan. Create your account and get familiar with how to use the app before you get to Tokyo Disney. This will just save you so much time!

In Person

If you have difficulties purchasing Disney Premier Access in the app, there is a way to purchase in person.

This is an option if you have card issues, which I ran into, or if you just don’t wish to store your credit card information in the app. It is also a good option if you wish to pay cash for the day too.

To do so, you will need to make sure you purchase each Premier Pass in person at each park. The best way to save time is to buy the ones you want first as you enter the park.

Where To Buy Tokyo Premier Pass

I highly recommend if you are going to purchase your Premier Access Pass in person, to do so right after you enter the park for the day, as the areas to purchase the passes in person are by the front entrance.

If your plan is to enjoy a ride or two first and then get Premier Access Passes to various other rides, then prepare for a potential line when waiting to buy.

How to buy Tokyo Disneyland Premier Access

In Tokyo Disneyland, you can purchase in person at Main Street House. Main Street house is by the front gates of the park, on the left-hand side. Just before you enter the World Bazaar.

How to buy DisneySea Premier Access

In Tokyo DisneySea, you can purchase in person at Guest Relations. Guest Relations is by the front of the park to the left and right as you walk in through the gates. In the giant area by the rotating globe. 

These are the only locations where you can purchase access in person. There usually is a bit of a wait, so be sure to take that into consideration when planning.

When to buy Disney Premier Access Tokyo?

Now you might be thinking that Disney Premier Access for Tokyo Disney sounds like the perfect addition for your trip. So when do you buy it?

As much as I’d love to say you can purchase the Premier Access when you purchase your tickets to the park, that isn’t the case.

Tokyo Disney has strict rules about only purchasing Premier access AFTER your tickets have been scanned into the park (regardless of whether it’s Disneyland or DisneySea).

Now, from my own personal experience, even if you purchase Tokyo Disney Premier Access in person, you will still need the app with your tickets linked.

Once the premier passes are purchased, the cast member scans your tickets from the app. Then they refresh your app to ensure that the purchase is listed under your plans.

Again, you can download the app here for Apple or here for Android.

I cannot say for certain, but I have read if you don’t have the app and you purchase the Tokyo Disney Premier Access in person, they should give you a physical access pass that has a QR code to be scanned at the attraction. I believe this is a pretty unpopular option, as I didn’t see anyone with a paper Disney Premier Access during my time.

How much does Tokyo Premier Access cost?

Each attraction and show is priced differently. Therefore the cost of Tokyo Premier Access depends on which attraction or show you select. 

The typical cost of the attraction/show can range between ¥1,500 – ¥2,500 per person each time. On average, you can expect to pay about ¥2,000 per person each time.

I listed the prices in Japanese Yen (JPY), so that you can do the current conversion to your home currency. As the conversion rates often fluctuate, it didn’t seem right to list them in USD.

For the full breakdown of the cost of each attraction or show available through the Disney Premier Access, see below.

Tokyo Disney Premier Access at Tokyo Disneyland

Here is a breakdown of all the rides and attractions that are available at Tokyo Disneyland with Disney Premier Access. As mentioned previously, there are only a few rides and shows at Tokyo Disneyland that offer Disney Premier Access.

But check back prior to your trip, as I will keep this post updated, so if any additional attractions or shows become available with Disney Premier Access, they will be listed.

Attractions:
Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast – ¥2,000
The Happy Ride with Baymax – ¥1,500
Splash Mountain – ¥1,500

Parade/Shows:
*Quacky Celebration ★ Donald the Legend! – ¥2,500
Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade – ¥2,500 
Disney Harmony in Color – ¥2,500
Reach for the Stars – ¥2,500
Mickey’s Magical Music World – ¥2,500
Club Mouse Beat – ¥2,500

*Only available from April 8 – June 30, 2025

Tokyo Disney Premier Access at Tokyo DisneySea

The following are the shows and attractions that are available for guests to purchase Disney Premier Access. There are currently four attractions and one show that is available for guests.

Just because a lot isn’t offered, doesn’t mean that it isn’t worth investing a little in seeing the attraction to save time!

Attractions:
Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey – ¥2,000
Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival – ¥2,000
Peter Pan’s Neverland Adventure – ¥2,000
Soaring: Fantastic Flight – ¥2,000
Toy Story Mania! – ¥2,000
Tower of Terror – ¥1,500
Journey to the Center of the Earth – ¥1,500

Shows:
Believe! Sea of Dreams – ¥2,500
Big Band Beat: A Special Treat – ¥2,500
*Dockside Splash Remix – ¥2,500
*Dreams Take Flight – ¥2,500

*Shows are only available for a limited time starting in July 2025. Dockside will start July 2, 2025 & Dreams will start July 16, 2025.

Disclaimer: the prices of Disney Premier Access for both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea can change at any point. I will do my best to keep the information here updated and relevant.

Tokyo Disney Premier Access Rules

Obviously there are some important rules that must be known prior to using Tokyo Disney Premier Access. These rules are important to know so you can make the most of the Premier Access.

These are the official rules of Tokyo Disney Premier Access and can be found on the Tokyo Disneyland Website.

• The Disney Premier Access is purchased in addition to the regular general admission ticket that is needed to enter the park.
• Every guest with a park ticket has the option (not mandatory) to purchase Premier Access to the select rides that are available.
• Every guest within a group will need to purchase their own Premier Access to the attraction desired.
• Disney Premier Access cannot be shared or transferred.
• After the purchase of an attraction, guests will have to wait 60 minutes (or after the start of the Disney Premier Access time starts)
• Guests are allowed to purchase Disney Premier Access for an attraction multiple times within a day
• Guests cannot purchase Disney Premier Access until they have entered a Disney Park for the day.

These rules are pretty straightforward and self-explanatory. And are designed to benefit the guests and ensure that they have the best experience.

If you are a tourist visiting Tokyo Disneyland, don’t try to take advantage of these rules or services that are offered. Be kind, and follow the rules.

After using the Disney Premier Access myself, there are a few notes that I would like to add to these rules. My notes are not to replace these rules but to help give a little bit more insight.

Everyone who wants Premier Access for an attraction needs to purchase their own pass. There is no sharing of Premier Access or purchasing one for the group.

However, if you have all of the tickets linked on one phone, you can select the tickets that you wish to get Premier Access (Just like in the U.S.). This makes it easier and ensures that everyone in your party will be in the same time slot.

Tickets cannot be scanned for Premier Access prior to being scanned at the front gates.

On my second Tokyo Disney day, I thought I would save even more time by purchasing Disney Premier Access while waiting in line to enter. I was notified with a ‘Please use this feature at the park’.

However, once my ticket was scanned at the front gates, I was able to make a Premier Access selection. There is no way to scan your tickets prior to the front gates scanning them.

Is Tokyo Disney Premier Access Worth It?

If you are on vacation in Japan, you want to make the most of your time. This is why I highly recommend purchasing Tokyo Disney Premier Access for those rides or shows that you don’t want to miss.

In other words, Yes! Tokyo Disney Premier Access is definitely worth it!

Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are not exempt from the infamous long Disney wait times. Attractions lines can sometimes take hours to get through!

I wish I was exaggerating when I say that I’ve waited over 200 minutes for an attraction at Tokyo DisneySea!

If you can create a rough plan to utilize Disney Premier Access, it is worth experiencing attractions without waiting in such long lines. Disney Premier Access really helps you get through some of those longer lines, allowing you to experience more attractions while in the parks.

My Experience Using Tokyo Disney Premier Access

My last trip to Tokyo Japan included a few days visiting Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. This was my first trip to Tokyo Disney where Premier Access was available. 

And I have to say that purchasing Tokyo Disney Premier Access was absolutely worth it!

As someone who has spent multiple days at Tokyo Disney, I cannot stress enough how precious time is. There is so much to see and experience in each park, it is like time flies by twice a fast (especially if you suffer from jetlag).

My group and I were able to nearly walk onto every attraction that we purchased Premier Access for! Now I cannot guarantee that it will be the same when you have your visit, but it definitely cut back hours of waiting!

The only downside to Tokyo Disney Premier Access was that on my phone through the app, I was only able to make one purchase a day. For the other attractions that we wanted Premier Access to, I had to go in person to purchase.

Now I am not sure if this was an operator error or if it is an error in the app, or what. But honestly, it wasn’t that much of a hassle to purchase the additional access in person. It was still worth it.

My only regret with Tokyo Disney Premier Access is that I wish we had purchased the access for Believe! Sea of Dreams when we had the chance. As it is a Tokyo Disney Exclusive show that is really incredible.

We were able to see parts of the show, but the view that we had was not ideal, and there were a lot of people everywhere around us trying to get a good view. Which I totally get!

How much is FastPass at Disneyland Tokyo?

In 2020, Tokyo Disneyland got rid of the FastPass system that was in place. It very much was similar to the free FastPass system that was established in the U.S. Disney Parks.

Since then, Tokyo Disneyland has released Disney Premier Access (it’s called the same in Disneyland Paris). This is very similar to the now Genie+ services which are available in the U.S. Disney Parks today.

What does Disney Premier Access include?

Tokyo Disney Premier Access includes either entrance to a shorter line for select attractions or a designated seating area for shows.

How do you skip lines at Tokyo Disney?

There is no real way to “skip lines” at Tokyo Disneyland. The only way to get shorter (but not guaranteed) lines is to purchase Disney Premier Access for one of the selected attractions.

The other alternative would be to plan your trip to Tokyo Disneyland during the off-season and not during any Japanese National holidays when crowds or tourism could be high.

Closing The Gates On: Tokyo Disney Premier Access

Tokyo Disney Premier Access is a pay-per-attraction system that allows you to select your return time for select attractions and shows, almost guaranteeing shorter wait times. This system replaced the FastPass system that used to be in place.

The cost of access depends upon the attraction, and the access is limited to only a select number of attractions in each park. Tokyo DisneySea also offers Premier Access to one show, Believe! Sea of Dreams. Tokyo Disneyland offers Premier Access for its daytime parade, as well as its night-time parade.

Where the Tokyo Disney Premier Access doesn’t guarantee that you will have no wait for the attraction, it can greatly reduce the wait time that you have for the more popular attractions. Making it a great mini-investment for your trip.

If you have any further questions about Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, planning a trip to Japan, or wish for itinerary services, feel free to reach out. You can email me at; red@redthetraveler.com.

If you have any further questions about Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, or planning a trip to Japan, feel free to reach out. You can email me at; red@redthetraveler.com.

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Tokyo DisneySea is an exclusive Japanese Disney park, and a must-see if you visit Japan! There are so many unique rides within the park that you won’t be able to find at any other Disney park.

If you are planning on going to Tokyo DisneySea, then understanding the Tokyo DisneySea rides and attractions will be important for making a fun-filled day of magic and memories.

This post will break down all of the Tokyo DisneySea rides and attractions, including any height restrictions, and which rides are a part of the Disney Premier Pass.

Tip: If you don’t know about the Disney Premier Pass at Tokyo Disney, then read this post; Understanding Tokyo Disneyland’s Premier Pass.

To make it easier I decided to list the rides by their area/land that way it is similar to how it is when you actually visit there.

Tokyo DisneySea

If you don’t already know, Tokyo DisneySea is divided into 7 different areas/lands. Which is very much like other Disney parks.

And just like the other Disney Parks around the world, each area/land is themed with rides that correlate with the theming.

One thing that needs to be understood about Tokyo DisneySea, is that their rides can be a bit different than rides or attractions at Disneyland or Walt Disney World.

Not all of the rides are actual rides, but attractions/ things to see, do and explore. This is something to keep in mind as you go through the list.

Tokyo DisneySea Rides: Mederteranian Harbor

Mederteranian Harbor is the land where you first enter the park. It is almost equivalent to Main St. in the US parks.

The overall theme of the area is very much similar to that of some streets in Italy. Making it feel like you’ve entered a different world.

Stay tuned for a post on Tokyo DisneySea MiraCosta Hotel, which is the hotel that is attached to Tokyo DisneySea and continues with this Mederteranian and Italian theming.

Venetian Gondolas – This is a fun little ride that actually takes you around the water on a gondola. There is a cast member to ride you through the Mederteranian harbor and tell you stories.

It is a great way to see parts of the Mediterranean Harbor from the water, which you can’t experience from the ground!

This ride is enjoyable for all ages and can be enjoyed from opening until closing.

If you’re looking for something extra magical, then hop on this attraction at night.

Soaring: Fantastic Flight – Similar to the popular guest favorite in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This ride takes you on a journey through famous landmarks around the world.

The queue leading up to this ride is also just incredible and something to see. It is themed to pay respect to the history of flight. Showcasing the many different types of flight contraptions that were invented before the first successful flight happened.

The height requirement is listed below. And there is Disney Premier Access available for this attraction as well.

Fortress Explorations – A fortress ad galleon waiting for you to explore! This walkthrough experience allows guests to see various exhibits of some of the first studies of the planets and astronomy, and discover nautical instruments.

If I had to compare it to any ride within the Disneyland parks, I would compare it to Tarzan’s treehouse (Disneyland) and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (Disney California Adventure).

This was a fun attraction that I enjoyed more than I thought I would. I did explore it at night, which made some aspects a bit difficult, but it was a lot of fun.

The Leonardo Challenge – Now, this isn’t an attraction, but a fun little addition to the Fortress Exploration attraction.

There is a front desk that gives a list of all the challenges to complete. The desk does close at dusk, so be sure to get there ahead of time. The challenge is free.

Tokyo DisneySea Rides: American Waterfront

The American Waterfront area of Tokyo Disney sea is designed to be similar to that of the old American Waterfront. With

Turtle Talk – Enter the S.S. Columbia and chat with Crush through an underwater window area. That’s right, you can chat with Crush from Pixar’s Finding Nemo! Crush loves meeting and chatting with new friends.

This attraction is set up in a theater style and is similar to Turtle Talk with Crush at Disney California Adventure Park in California.

Tower of Terror – Guests embark on an adventure through an old hotel, and enter the elevator for a thrilling adventure.

This attraction is very similar to the Tower of Terror attraction in the US Parks. However, there are a few differences. Since the original story doesn’t translate well to Japanese Culture, Imagineers had to get creative to create a thrilling and captivating storyline that would appeal to the country’s culture.

Be sure to check below for the height requirements for this attraction.

*Tower of Terror “Unlimited” will be available for guests to enjoy from January 4 – March 17, 2023.

Toy Story Mania! – Become the size of a toy, and play some fun carnival games under Andy’s bed!

This attraction is very similar to the Toy Story Mania that is in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. With a similar but different queue.

Because this attraction is popular, Disney Premier Access is available for this attraction.

Big City Vehicles – Enjoy a ride around the American Waterfront in an old-style automobile. Hitch a ride on these classic automobiles that started to take the streets in the early 20th century.

Tokyo DisneySea Rides: Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island is located towards the center of the park, with one of the only ways to get to Mermaid Lagoon.

Mysterious Island is a Tokyo DisneySea exclusive! These rides aren’t found at any other Disney park worldwide, and they are a lot of fun!

Mysterious Island is also the home to the Tokyo DisneySea iconic volcano, Mount Prometheus.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – This attraction, takes guests on a submarine journey to discover a vast undersea world.

The ride submarine only holds a handful of guests at a time. Which can make the line for the attraction really long. There are FastPasses available for this attraction, so be sure to see what the times are when you are there.

It is definitely a unique and cool attraction to visit when at Tokyo DisneySea.

Journey to the Center of the Earth – A signature Tokyo DisneySea Ride! This ride is a must-see for all guests!

Personal Experience: This was hands-down my personal favorite Tokyo DisneySea Ride! It literally took my breath away! I wish I could have gone on it more than once!

This ride is very popular, so be sure to grab a FastPass for the ride close to opening!

Additionally is a height requirement for this attraction, check down at the bottom for more details.

Tokyo DisneySea Rides: Mermaid Lagoon

A Tokyo DisneySea exclusive area, this is where guests can step into the color world of The Little Mermaid!

Ariel’s Playground – Explore Ariel’s Grotto and find her favorite hideaway. Enjoy a playground full of fun for anyone who wants to become a part of Ariel’s world.

Jumpin’ Jellyfish – Board a unique shell that is attached to a jellyfish that takes you on a unique ride through the undersea waters.

Scuttle’s Scooters – Ride on a hermit crab as they spin you around on a Scuttle. Don’t worry, Scuttle is using his telescope to ensure that everyone has a great time.

Flounder’s Flying Fish Coaster – Join some flying fish friends of Flounder (Ariel’s best friend), and enjoy this coaster of a ride. The flying fish will take you to a tide pool and lagoon, during this adventure.

Flounder’s Flying Fish Coaster does have a height requirement to go on the ride. See below for more details.

Blowfish Balloon Race – Board a seashell gondola carried by a blowfish, for an underwater spin!

This attraction is indoors but is probably most comparable to the Emotional Whirlwind that is at Pixar Pier, in Disney California Adventure Park.

Mermaid Lagoon Theater – Enjoy King Triton’s Concert. This new, musical show showcases Ariel, her sisters, and her friends.

With popular songs from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, such as Part of Your World, and Under the Sea.

This show is brand new and displays beautiful visuals, and fan-favorite songs, and is overall a great performance!

The Whirlpool – Enter in a kelp cup and go on a whirlwind ride! Enjoy spinning round and round, but don’t get too dizzy.

This attraction is most comparable with the iconic teacup rides at the US parks, but this one has an under-the-sea, little mermaid theme.

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Tokyo DisneySea Rides: Port Discovery

Aquatopia – A trackless ride at DisneySea, this one will take you on many twirls and spins around the water. Because this is a trackless ride, you will never know where you end up.

Personally, this attraction was one of my favorites, and I thought it was so fun! I don’t think it really compares to any attraction that I’ve been on in any of the US parks.

Nemo & Friends SeaRider – Board a SeaRider, and become the size of a fish as you explore marine life. Keep an eye out, as you might see friends from Finding Nemo, as well as Finding Dory.

Tokyo DisneySea Rides: Arabian Coast

One of my personal favorite areas in all of DisneySea! When visiting the Arabian Coast you feel like you have been transported to Agrabah.

Caravan Carousel – Under the giant domed roof, there is a two-story carousel featuring unique beasts, Genie, and more.

Jasmine’s Flying Carpets – Board a magic carpet and fly over Jasmine’s gardens. The magic carpet is under your command, allowing you to make the carpet go up and down, or tilt forward and backward.

Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage – Take a boat ride down and hear the story of Sindbad the sailor and his loyal tiger cub, Chandu. Watch their adventures unfold as they learn to follow the “compass of your heart”.

Music for this attraction was written by the legend Alan Menken, who is a songwriter for Disney.

This attraction is very comparable to ‘its a small world’, but with a different story, and a great song you won’t mind being in your head.

The Magic Lamp Theater – Enjoy a show put on by Shaban, who is one of the ‘greatest magician in the world’. This is his first solo performance without Genie, so you never know what is in store.

Tokyo DisneySea Rides: Lost River Delta

Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull – Go on a temple tour by Paco (a friend of Dr. Indiana Jones), and try not to get caught by the guardian spirit, Crystal Skull. The last thing you wish to do is anger the spirit.

This attraction does have a height requirement, so be sure to check out more on height requirements down below.

Raging Spirits – Enjoy a high-speed rollercoaster that races through the ruins of an ancient ceremonial site that has been excavated.

This rollercoaster will take you on a 360-degree loop, so it is not for the faint of heart!
Additionally, there is a height requirement for this attraction.

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Tokyo DisneySea Steamer Line

The Tokyo DisneySea Transit Steamer Line is one of the few rides that go throughout the whole park. If the Tokyo DisneySea Transit Steamer Line is to be compared to any other attraction, it would be very similar to the Disneyland Railroad.

As you are able to relax and see every different area of the park.

This is a little video from Tokyo DisneySea to get an idea about the Tokyo DisneySea Transit Steamer Line.

Tokyo DisneySea Rides: Height Requirements

As you can tell through the list of Tokyo DisneySea rides above, there aren’t very many rides that have height requirements. Making it a fun park for the whole family, regardless of size.

Due to Japan using a different metric system than what is used in the US, all of the height requirements are listed in centimeters. To make it easier regardless of where you are traveling to Japan from, I have the height requirements listed in cm as well as in.

Below is a list of all the Tokyo DisneySea Rides that have height requirements; with the height requirements listed in both cm and in.

Soaring: Fantastic Flight – 102 cm / 40 in.
Raging Spirits – 117 cm / 46 in.*
Indiana Jones – 117 cm / 46 in.
Flounder’s Flying Fish Coaster – 90 cm / 36 in.
Journey to the Center of the Earth – 117 cm / 46 in.
Tower of Terror – 102 cm / 40 in.

*Note: As well as being over 117 cm / 46 in, guests must be under 195 cm / 77 in to enjoy the ride.

Tokyo DisneySea Rides FAQ:

Here are some of the frequent questions that arise with Tokyo DisneySea Rides. For any additional questions that you have, feel free to reach out via email, Instagram, or Facebook.

Is Tokyo DisneySea worth it?

Yes! Tokyo DisneySea is worth it.
Personally, it is my favorite Disney Park!

If you only have one day to visit a Disney Park during your trip to Japan, I would highly recommend that you visit DisneySea over Disneyland. As Tokyo DisneySea will give you the most unique exclusively Japanese experience.

Is Tokyo DisneySea A Water Park?

No, Tokyo DisneySea is not a water park. Both Disney parks in Japan are located right on the water, and you will be able to feel the ocean breeze when there.

Tokyo DisneySea does have a few ‘water rides’ but not in the sense that you might be used to being from the United States.

There are quite a few rides that are in the water, or that are around water, but there aren’t any rides where you would get wet.

What Tokyo DisneySea attractions are particularly popular?

There are quite a few Tokyo DisneySea attractions that are popular. Most of them do have Disney Premier Access for guests to purchase making it easier to see.

However, one thing that is popular that they don’t offer Disney Premier Access for, is the character meet and greets. This unfortunately means that if you want to meet that character, you are going to have to wait in that 100+ minute line to see the character.

Can you do Disneyland and DisneySea in one day?

Currently, there is not a park hopper option available at Tokyo Disney like there is in the parks in the states.

Before the pandemic, they did offer a park hopper option, but only on a 3 or 4-day park ticket, and park hopping was only allowed on the last two days.

They since have not reopened this type of ticket for sale.

Additionally, I am not a fan of park hopping and do not recommend it, as it would take up too much valuable time.

The Wrap-Up: Tokyo DisneySea Rides

Visiting Tokyo DisneySea is great because there are attractions that are similar to fan favorites from the U.S. Parks, while also having some unique Tokyo Disney-only attractions.

There are a wide variety of rides and attractions for guests to enjoy at Tokyo DisneySea. With few rides that have height requirements, this is a park that can be fun for all ages.

Tokyo DisneySea Rides truly is unique and unlike anything I have ever seen or experienced before. If you are a Disney fan, you should definitely make it a priority to visit.

For a view of the Tokyo DisneySea Map.

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