What to bring, rules, getting there, the app
Before you go
Everything to sort out before the day: what to bring, how to get there, the app, and bookings.
Make your packing listWhat to bring and park rules
What you can and can't bringThe parks officially ban seven kinds of item, including dangerous items, alcohol, outside food, cans and bottles, and suitcases.
Phone charging and power banksThere are no outlets for guests to charge a phone in the parks, so bring your own power bank or rent a ChargeSPOT inside or outside the park.
Winter clothes and night temperaturesOn winter evenings (8–9 p.m.), the average at Tokyo Disney is 7.2°C (45°F) in December, 5.3°C (42°F) in January and 6.9°C (44°F) in February.
Ears on rides: on or off?There's no official list of rides where you remove hats or ears; follow the Cast Members.
Rules you might not knowIn 2026, full costumes for junior high age and up are allowed only September 15–30 and October 16–31.
Special dietsThere are no halal or other religious menus, but vegetarians can choose plant-based dishes (7 at Land, 12 at Sea).
Getting there and luggage
Getting there from central TokyoFrom central Tokyo, Maihama is 30–45 minutes by train; to be in line for opening, take a train that gets there by 8:30.
Parking when you driveIf you drive, use the parking at Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea.
By overnight busOvernight buses run straight to the parks from Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Sendai and other cities, arriving around 7:00–8:30.
Airport transfers and luggageWith a suitcase, the direct bus with no changes is easiest (adults ¥1,300 from Haneda, ¥2,900 from Narita).
Lockers and luggage storagePut your suitcase in an XXL locker outside the park before you queue for the bag check (there are no big lockers inside).
Bag check and arrival timeEveryone walks through the security scanner one at a time, and only some people are asked to open their bags.
Opening hoursIn October–November 2026, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are open 9:00–21:00 on almost every day, with entry from about 8:45.
Bus from YokohamaA direct bus runs from Yokohama to Tokyo Disney Resort with no changes.
Bus from KawasakiA direct bus runs from Kawasaki to Tokyo Disney Resort with no changes.
Bus from Musashi-KosugiA direct bus runs from Musashi-Kosugi to Tokyo Disney Resort with no changes.
Bus from Futako-TamagawaA direct bus runs from Futako-Tamagawa to Tokyo Disney Resort with no changes.
Bus from Tama-PlazaA direct bus runs from Tama-Plaza to Tokyo Disney Resort with no changes.
Bus from MachidaA direct bus runs from Machida to Tokyo Disney Resort with no changes.
Bus from Sagami-OnoA direct bus runs from Sagami-Ono to Tokyo Disney Resort with no changes.
App, money and mobile data
Using the official app and groupsTo share park tickets, the person who bought them taps Create Group → Invite Members in the app and sends the URL to everyone, who then tap it.
Money and phones in the parksAlmost everything in the parks takes cards (7 networks, tap to pay works) and Suica.
Staying connected: eSIM and Wi-FiThe park's free Wi-Fi only reaches six spots near the entrances, and each session lasts 15 minutes.
No Japanese? No problemYes. Most popular rides need no words, and only two shows, Turtle Talk and Stitch Encounter, are built on Japanese conversation.
Book ahead
Restaurant booking (Priority Seating)Booking opens at 10:00 on the same date one month before your visit and closes at 20:59 the day before.
Birthday and celebration stickersTell a Cast Member "it's my birthday" or "it's my first visit" and you get a free sticker with your name on it (it doesn't have to be the day itself).
Packed lunches and picnic areasYou can carry a packed lunch in your bag, but you can't eat it inside the parks.