Tokyo Disneyland vibes, Japan

Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983 and was the first Disneyland built outside of the United States. It is styled after the original two Disney parks and, not surprisingly, cleared its initial debt in a mere four years. The whole Japanese Disney shebang is actually owned and operated by The Oriental Land Company, a Japanese recreation company established in 1960. Oriental Land pays royalties to Disney for character licenses and such and hires and trains many of the workers in the park. It's more complicated than that. I will make your Tokyo Disneyland trip more rewarding: 1) Make restaurant reservations before arriving if you want a nice sit-down meal, 2) Use the Fastpass option as soon as possible to ease your wait times, 3) Bring some of your own snacks to ease the burden on your wallet and to fend off frustrations about dietary restrictions, 4) Young kids will love Toontown and Fantasyland the most, 5) Stake your land claims early for prime seating along the parade route, and 6) Don't forget to make early reservations for any performances you may want to see. A bit of planning will go a long way for everyone. In the words of Mickey himself, "Hot diggity dog!" About Mario Leto Mario Leto is assistant professor in the School of Global Japanese Studies at Meiji University in Tokyo. His research and writing interests include travel, literature, and media discourse on food and dietary alternatives. #japan #tokyo #tokyodisneyland #themeparks #themepark #awesomepic #couplestrip #backpacker #familyvacation #tripinspired #travelinspiration #holidayvacation #vacation #unforgettableexperiences#travelinspiration#couplestrip#awesomepic#themeparks#themepark