Monday 28th July 2025
Well, this morning we either had to change hotels or get a car and move on. Decisions were a struggle. In the end at 10am, when we checked out of the hotel, we were homeless and plans were unknown. In the end we just booked another hotel. I thought it was just across the road but it turned out to be a few stations away. So on the train we got, arriving at the platform as a train was about to depart, we jumped on. Not David’s preferred option. He would usually miss that train, to ensure it was the correct one. Anyway, we should err with David’s caution as we travelled 2 stops in the wrong direction. So, back we went, it cost 150Y each. Oops! After getting to the hotel it was 11.45am, unable to check-in, we just left our bags there and headed out for the day.

Today’s outing was a big one. DisneySea. We weren’t sure what to expect. This was an hours train trip and then a troubled ticket purchase away. The online ticketing didn’t like our debit card, even though we had used it for DisneyLand tickets. After a lot of fussing, we finally had our tickets. By this time we needed lunch. We eventually entered DisneySea at about 2pm. Oh well, 2-9pm is still a mammoth day, so we are still happy.

DisneySea during the school holidays was not as busy as we thought. Don’t get me wrong, it was packed and the queues for some rides were up to 70 min but the demographics was very different. Many families, as opposed to foreign tourists and school groups. It had a different atmosphere. Not quite as bubbly. Also the buildings were more sombre during the day. Again, don’t get me wrong, the attention to detail, the magnitude of all things was incredible. It was just different. I suppose they can’t just replicate DisneyLand, can they? We had a great day, walking all over the theme park, we managed to go on a number of rides. Some animatronics, others digital imagery, some on boats like the ghost train and others just fun. They were all themed around the water. Jumpin’ Jellyfish, Nemo, Rapunsel, Flounder’s Flying Fish Roller Coaster, and many more. The best ride we went on was the Peter Pan ride. It was a roller coaster with incredible 3D imagery, where you followed Peter Pan through Neverland in flight. It was fantastic.The most time we queued for was about 30mins, so that was pretty good. We saw a fantastic “Dreams take flight” which was a Mickey Dance show again. To attend the show you apply for tickets and are placed in a ballot. If you are lucky, you get to go. We were lucky for just this one. The costumes, props, singing and dancing were amazing. Unfortunately, we missed the late night show on the water, as we went to the Peter Pan ride which should have only taken 30mins, but the rabbit warren maze to get anywhere took us 30mins just to get to the ride. At least it was the best ride of the day. We stayed until the end at 9pm, then had to find our way out of the park which took about 30-40 mins. I wonder if they use thermal imagery to check that everyone was out before they shut the  gates.

Next was the crowded, long trip home which is always entertaining, the crowd is so civilised, no pushing or shoving, even when they can’t fit on the train. They just wait for the next one. I suppose that is because they know it will be there in 1-10 minutes time. We didn’t want to squash on the first one, so we waited and even managed a seat on 3 out of the 4 trains we had to catch home. We didn’t get home until 11pm to check-in to the hotel. So it was a mammoth, exhausting but amazing day once more.

Tokyo DisneySea is a theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort. It opened on 4 September 2001, at a cost of 335 billion yen. The Oriental Land Company owns the park, and licenses intellectual property from The Walt Disney Company.

Welcome to Tokyo DisneySea, where imagination and adventure set sail! This is the world’s one-and-only Disney theme park themed to the sea. In just 15 minutes by train from Tokyo Station, you’ll find yourself transported into a completely different realm, featuring diverse attractions filled with a sense of adventure, discovery, and wonder. You can also enjoy entertainment that will captivate your imagination, and delight in relaxing meals paired with alcoholic beverages. This is one of the world’s largest theme parks that will bring joy to everyone, both children and adults alike.

Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure – Guests join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Lost Kids on an epic adventure through Never Land to rescue John from Captain Hook and his band of pirates. This attraction invites guests to board a boat for an immersive 3D experience.

Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival – This attraction takes guests on a romantic boat ride that leads to the annual Lantern Festival, where they experience Rapunzel’s “best day ever” as she falls in love with Flynn Rider and visits various locations featured in the film.

Flounder’s Flying Fish Coaster – Ariel’s best friend, Flounder has come with all his flying fish friends. Everybody, line up and hop on for a soaring ride! Fly around the lagoon for a fun time.

The Magic Lamp Theatre – A magic show with the world’s “greatest” magician and the Genie. The “greatest magician in the world,” Shaban, presents his first solo performance without his partner, the popular Genie. So what happened to him? Find out as you take in this magical performance!

Sinbad’s Storybook Voyage – Set sail for adventure with Sindbad and Chandu! To find the greatest treasure of all, join Sindbad the sailor and his loyal tiger cub, Chandu. Believe and follow the “compass of your heart” and your journey will be true. The music was written by Disney songwriting legend Alan Menken.

Nemo & Friends SeaRider – Board a submersible and explore the vast ocean.
Boarding the SeaRider, a submersible that “shrinks” to the size of a fish, Guests will explore the wondrous world of marine life from the same point of view as Nemo and Dory. In addition to these characters, Guests have a chance to meet many of the other popular characters from Finding Dory including Destiny, the whale shark, and Hank, the octopus.