This is Aaron, the Excited Wanderer.

Today's episode is about Tokyo Disneyland vs DisneySea.

What are the differences, and more importantly, which is the better park for you?

Here's a little bit of background first.

Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are in the same area, which is accessible from Maihama Station.

It is a quick 15 minute train ride direct from Tokyo Station, so there are no change of trains necessary.

However, if you are traveling from other stations, you can check on Google Maps.

First, on how to get to Maihama station.

The walk to Disneyland is 10 minutes from Maihama Station, but to get to DisneySea, you will need to take the Disney Monorail, which will take 10 minutes to get you from Maihama station to the entrance of DisneySea, and it costs ¥260 per person.

The Monorail itself is a pretty cool train.

It has a Disney theme going on, so there are a lot of opportunities to take great pictures.

If you choose not to take the monorail, you can walk for 20 minutes from Maihama Station to get to the entrance of DisneySea.

If you can actually spare the time and the money for it, then I would recommend that you try going to both parks, especially if this is your first time in the "Happiest Place On Earth"

However, if you have been to other Disney parks in the world, Tokyo Disneyland might not offer you a completely new experience because it does share some similar attractions, such as "Big Thunder Mountain", with other Disney parks.

On the other hand, there's only one DisneySea in the world, and it offers a different experience altogether.

So if you had to choose, I would probably prioritize DisneySea over Disneyland.

Of course, theme parks aren't just about rides, but also meeting & greeting your favorite cast of characters.

For both parks, there are special areas where you can meet and greet with them.

Depending on the seasons, the characters may actually be wearing different outfits, such as for Halloween, Chinese New Year, or Christmas.

And in Disneyland, you will get to meet Mickey & his gang, such as Minnie, Pluto, Donald and more.

For DisneySea, it's a totally different cast of characters.

Instead, you will meet Duffy and his gang, which includes Gelatoni and Shelley May.

If you are looking to complete your collection of plushes and soft toys, then be ready to face tough competition, as the Japanese are hardcore collectors from kids to adults, limited edition models are usually quickly sold out.

Next, let's compare the famous landmarks between both parts.

In Disneyland, Disney castles are usually different at every part, but in Tokyo Disneyland, what you get is the Cinderella Castle.

It is majestic, it is beautiful, there's a beautiful garden nearby, and there are a lot of spots for great photo opportunities.

It's also the same castle that you see in the opening of every Disney movie.

This is the moment where dreams come true for many adults and kids alike.

Now, when it comes to DisneySea, you get a mysterious island with fire and smokescreen volcano.

It is also the centerpiece for "Journey To The Center Of The Earth" and "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" rides.

It is breathtaking from far and even more so up close.

So in Disneyland, you get a beautiful, white, serene castle.

In DisneySea, you get a raging volcano.

Take your pick because both are must-see spots.

Next, let's compare the rides between the two parks.

For Tokyo Disneyland, the rides are focused towards kids.

Here are the top five.

Big Thunder Mountain,

Splash Mountain,

Star Wars The Adventure Continues,

Haunted Mansion,

and Monsters Inc.

For DisneySea, the rides are faster and is aimed towards an older audience.

Here's the top five:

Toy Story Mania,

Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of Crystal Skull,

Journey To The Center Of The Earth,

Tower of Terror,

and 20000 Leagues Under The Sea.

What about the best shows and parades?

Well, in Disneyland, the best shows and parades are "Happiness Is Here",

"Once Upon a Time,"

and the" Electrical Parade Dream Lights".

For DisneySea, it is "Big Band Beat",

"A Table Is Waiting,"

and "Phantasmic".

I was actually going to talk a bit about the pricing of the tickets, but due to the Covid pandemic, both parks have limited the types of tickets sold.

So what I've done instead is I've left the link to the website in the description box below so you know where to go for the latest information.

And that's it.

I hope that with this information, you can pick out the best part for you.

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And I'll see you in the next episode.