Tokyo Disneyland is the first Disney park built outside the United States: it opened on April 15, 1983 in Urayasu, on the shore of Tokyo Bay, within Tokyo Disney Resort, next to Tokyo DisneySea. You enter with a dated ticket, priced by day: the adult 1-Day Passport starts at ¥8,900, according to the official website. The access station is Maihama, on the JR Keiyo Line. This page explains how to buy the right ticket at the right time, how to choose between Disneyland and DisneySea, and how to plan the day from Tokyo.
For the rest of the capital, see our guide to visiting Tokyo, and for the climate our page on the best time to visit Tokyo.
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Tokyo Disneyland: key facts
- Tickets: dated and priced by day. 1-Day Passport from ¥8,900 (adult), ¥7,400 (ages 12–17), ¥5,300 (ages 4–11); free up to age 3 (checked on 27 October 2026 on tokyodisneyresort.jp)
- Sales open: every day at 2 pm (Japan time) for the date two months ahead
- Afternoon tickets: After 3 Passport (weekends and public holidays, from 3 pm) and After 5 Passport (weekdays, from 5 pm)
- Hours: vary by day, published in the official calendar
- Getting there: JR Maihama Station (Keiyo and Musashino lines); the official website asks visitors to use public transport (checked on 27 October 2026 on tokyodisneyresort.jp)
Tokyo Disneyland in brief
The park is operated not by Disney but by a Japanese company, Oriental Land Company, under license. According to Wikipedia, it follows the layout of Florida’s Magic Kingdom, with Cinderella Castle at its center, but successive additions have gradually blurred the resemblance. One peculiarity: there is no train that goes all the way around the park. The program changes through the seasons, with themed decorations and parades.
On its official home page, the resort announces for example Disney Halloween until October 31, 2026, Disney Christmas from November 11 to December 25, 2026 and New Year from January 1 to 11, 2027. It also announces a major transformation of the central area of Tomorrowland, gradually from spring 2027, with two new attractions.
The main areas of the park
- World Bazaar: the covered entrance street, the equivalent of Main Street, useful on rainy days.
- Adventureland and Westernland: jungle, Caribbean and Wild West.
- Critter Country: the Splash Mountain area, opened in 1992 according to Wikipedia.
- Fantasyland: Cinderella Castle and the classics, including the area themed on Beauty and the Beast.
- Toontown: the neighborhood of Mickey and friends, opened in 1996.
- Tomorrowland: the futuristic area, due to be transformed from 2027 according to the official website.
Disneyland or DisneySea?
The resort has two parks, and a 1-Day Passport is valid for only one of them, chosen at purchase. Disneyland is the « classic » park, with the castle and the characters; it suits families with young children particularly well. DisneySea, its neighbor, is a park themed on the seas and travel, with a recent area, Fantasy Springs, which the official website highlights. With a single day and children, Disneyland is the simplest choice; among adults, many travelers prefer DisneySea. Nothing stops you from doing two days, one per park.
Tickets: how and when to buy
The official website (Park Tickets page) says tickets are sold every day from 2 pm for the same date two months later. Prices vary with the day of the week and the period. On October 27, 2026, the official calendar showed, for example, ¥10,900 for an adult 1-Day Passport from October 28 to 30, 2026 and ¥12,400 on October 31. The « from » prices on the official page correspond to the cheapest day of the period.
- 1-Day Passport: one park, one date, from opening time.
- After 3 Passport: weekends and public holidays, entry from 3 pm; from ¥7,900 (adult).
- After 5 Passport: weekdays excluding public holidays, entry from 5 pm; from ¥6,000 (adult).
- Ticket for people with disabilities: reduced rate for the holder of a recognized certificate and one companion (from ¥7,100 adult).
The site states that sales may be suspended without notice when the day’s quota is reached, and that sold-out tickets may go back on sale. It also publishes a page on measures against unauthorized resale: be wary of tickets offered by private individuals.
Buying tickets: official or reseller?
The reference channel is the official website or the Tokyo Disney Resort app. Agencies and platforms also resell tickets or packages with transfers. Before buying anywhere other than the official website, check: that the ticket is dated and for the right park; that the price matches the day’s rate shown in the official calendar; the change and refund terms, often stricter with resellers; and how the ticket will be delivered to you (QR code, exchange).
The official app
The resort recommends downloading the Tokyo Disney Resort app: it is used to buy and show your tickets, check wait times and access services that reduce queuing on some attractions, as well as mobile food ordering (Disney Mobile Order). Plan for a reliable data connection: see our page on Japan eSIM.
Hours and daylight: planning your day
Opening hours change from day to day and are published in the official calendar. Evening parades and shows depend on sunset time: the table below gives sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month at the park.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length (h:min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:49 | 16:49 | 10:00 |
| February | 06:28 | 17:21 | 10:54 |
| March | 05:52 | 17:47 | 11:55 |
| April | 05:08 | 18:13 | 13:04 |
| May | 04:36 | 18:38 | 14:02 |
| June | 04:24 | 18:57 | 14:33 |
| July | 04:35 | 18:56 | 14:21 |
| August | 04:58 | 18:30 | 13:32 |
| September | 05:22 | 17:48 | 12:26 |
| October | 05:46 | 17:05 | 11:20 |
| November | 06:15 | 16:34 | 10:19 |
| December | 06:42 | 16:28 | 9:46 |
The takeaway: in December and January, night falls around 4:30 pm, leaving long illuminated evenings; in June it stays light until about 7 pm. An After 5 Passport in winter therefore gives you almost the whole « night » side of the park. For rain and heat, see the best time to visit Tokyo and the best time to visit Japan.
Getting there from Tokyo
The official website says to get off at Maihama Station, on the JR Keiyo and Musashino lines. It asks visitors to use public transport because of traffic around the resort; car parks and buses also exist. The Disney Resort Line monorail links the two parks and the hotels. We give no journey time, as it depends on your starting point: see neighborhoods and transport in our guide to visiting Tokyo.
Common mistakes
- Waiting until the last minute: tickets open two months ahead and can sell out on busy days.
- Assuming a ticket is valid for both parks: the 1-Day Passport is valid for one park only, chosen at purchase.
- Comparing prices without looking at the date: the rate varies from day to day.
- Buying from a private individual: the resort fights unauthorized resale.
- Arriving without the app or a charged battery: many services run through your smartphone.
- Overlooking closure conditions: the site reminds visitors that the parks may close or change hours in the event of an earthquake or other unforeseen event.
What to see nearby
After the park, head back toward the center: Shibuya for the evening atmosphere, or Tokyo Skytree for the view. For the country, see our Japan travel guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tokyo Disneyland ticket cost?
The adult 1-Day Passport starts at ¥8,900 on the official website, with a price that varies by day. On October 27, 2026, the calendar showed ¥10,900 for the following days and ¥12,400 on October 31.
When do tickets go on sale?
Every day at 2 pm, Japan time, for the same date two months later, according to the official website.
Does the ticket include DisneySea?
No. The 1-Day Passport is valid for one park only, Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea, chosen at purchase.
How do you get to Tokyo Disneyland?
Get off at JR Maihama Station (Keiyo and Musashino lines). The resort recommends public transport.
Do children pay?
Children aged 3 and under enter free. Child rate for ages 4 to 11, junior for ages 12 to 17, adult from age 18.
When did Tokyo Disneyland open?
On April 15, 1983. It is the first Disney park built outside the United States.
Our sources
- Tokyo Disney Resort, official website tokyodisneyresort.jp: Park Tickets pages (types, « from » prices, calendar, sales), Getting Here (access), Park Guide and home page (events, Tomorrowland 2027), consulted on 27 October 2026
- Wikipedia article « Tokyo Disneyland » (history, operator, areas), consulted on 27 October 2026
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, applied by Destination de Voyage to the coordinates of Tokyo Disneyland (Wikipedia) (15th of each month, year 2027, clear horizon)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices and hours may change: check the official website before you go.