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 the park

is aimed towards an older audience.

Here's the top five: Toy Story Mania,

indiana Jones Adventure, 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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