Tokyo Disney Resort (often called "Tokyo Disneyland") is one of three international "Disneylands": you can also find that Disney classic rides and other attractions-- not to mention Mickey and a host of other characters-- at Disneyland Paris (aka "Euro Disney"), and Disneyland Hong Kong.
Tokyo Disney Resort, which opened in 1983, is a popular and high volume theme park. Though built by the famed Walt Disney Imagineering in the style of the original Disneyland in California, Tokyo Disney Resort is the only Disney park not owned by the Walt Disney Company. Tokyo Disneyland has a sister theme park, Tokyo DisneySea, and several hotels.
Visitors to Tokyo Disneyland can explore seven themed areas, including the classic four "lands" from the original Disneyland in California: Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Adventureland, Westernland (which has had a name change from "Frontierland"). Also familar from Disneyland California are the Critter Country area and Mickey's Toon Town. A monorail moves people around the Resort. To explore Tokyo Disneyland online, try these three sources:
• The official web site for Tokyo Disneyland includes park information, a guide, tips, and lots more.
• As with other Disney theme parks, visitors can also find lots of useful info and tips at "unofficial" fan sites. Check out Chris's Tokyo Disneyland Resort Fan Site which includes info, photos, tips.
• About's Guide for Japan for Visitors has an introduction to Tokyo Disneyland and its hotels, plus extensive coverage of sister theme park, Tokyo DisneySea
*Photo courtesy of Chris's Tokyo Dosneyland Resort Fan Site.
This brief profile is meant to introduce this destination to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check destination web sites for updates!
