Tokyo Disneyland: A Brief Background

Being the first Disney theme park to be open outside of the United States, Tokyo Disneyland Resort has been successful in attracting visitors from around the world. It opened on April 15, 1983 and has celebrated its 25 year anniversary last April 2008. The park is located in Urayasu in Chiba which is near Tokyo. It is composed of theme park divisions, resorts and shopping malls within it.

The park covers the style of Disneyland California and the Magic Kingdom in Disney World Florida. Although the park is not directly owned by the Walt Disney company, it is supervised by the Oriental Land Company which has gained access and license in using the Disney theme for this park. Setting aside this fact, the park has been successful all year round and has been entertaining both children and adults.

Tokyo Disneyland: Attractions And Accommodations

The Tokyo park is open usually at 8am and closes at 10pm. Just like the other Disney parks, this one is divided into several parts, specifically 7 sub-parks: 1) World Bazaar, 2) Adventureland, 3) Westernland, 4) Critter Country, 5) Fantasyland, 6) Toontown and 7) Tomorrowland. All these are themed just like those in the Disney parks back in the US. World Bazaar is actually the Tokyo park’s version of Main Street.

The whole park offers a myriad of rides and attractions which are all fit for Disney enthusiasts from throughout the world. At the same time, there are also Disney celebrities hanging around the place, ready to make your stay more memorable. Guests also have an option to spend the night with the hotels built inside the park.

Other than Disneyland, tourists can also travel to Tokyo DisneySea, which is nearby and where other attractions can be seen. This is considered to be the most expensive theme park in the world with all of the construction and heavy and detailed planning done for this place. Yet another place to visit it Ikspiari, a complex where visitors can shop, dine and find various types of entertainment.

These hotels may be a bit pricey. However, they can help you gain access to the all the services Disneyland has to offer. Transportation is not a problem since there are shuttles from the airports which can bring you to the hotels. Lower priced hotels are also available around the park. These also have buses which can take you to and fro Disneyland. With the help of a good travel agent and some research you can gain access to the most affordable hotels in the city and the cheapest ways to get to Tokyo Disneyland.