Trip Report

Finally, we arrive at Disney sea station. We took the elevator down and after out of the station gate, turn left. After walking for about 2 minutes, we queue for bag checking. My brother brought his selfie stick. They allowed him to bring it only after he promised to keep it short. Entering DisneySea will literally make you feel like you are in another world. First, you'll we welcomed by a globe and Disney character spread all around. Of course, the longest line was for Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Didn't want to spending too much time for a picture, we decided to skip the chance to took picture with Disney characters and run for the attraction instead.

Here is some tips of which attraction you should try first.

1. Journey to the Center of the Earth

This attraction is a must. It is located on the Mysterious Island (inside the volcano). Right after the park open and you enter the park, run to the volcano and directly go to Journey to the Center of the Earth. Seriously, run. While other people are still queuing to take picture with Disney Characters and enjoying the view, the attraction shouldn't have a long line by now. You can get fastpass for this attraction. Use your DisneySea ticket to get it. We don't suggest you to wait in standby line. You can use your time for another attraction. Make sure to remember the time assigned in your fastpass ticket. This way, you should save much time. If you don't run to get your fastpass now, there is a chance that you won't get the fast pass and have to stand in line to ride it. The line for this attraction is always crazy beacuse this attraction is the most wanted attraction.

2. 20.000 leagues under the sea

Right after you get your Journey to the Center of the Earth fastpass, run to the nearest attraction, 20.000 leagues under the sea. You may have tried this attraction in other Disney themepark, however, in Tokyo DisneySea, you don't really go inside the water, it is only a simulation but it feel so real. The details are amazing and worth to try. In the morning, the line shouldn't be too long.

3. StormRider

This attraction delivered in Japanese (as usual). However, in the first stage, when the captain explaining about your mission, there will be English subtitle you you can follow the story. As expected, advance Japanese technology is proven in this ride. Psst.. there will be element of surprise during the show! Enjoy your flight to the eye of the storm! If the queue is kinda long, don't worry. It moves fast. Don't waste your Fastpass for this.

4. DisneySea Electric Railway

After enjoying StormRider (located in Port Discovery), save your energy and maximized the attraction DisneySea Electric Railway. The queue probably isn't too long. You may buy snacks to eat while queue. Ride this and hop down on American Waterfront station.

5. Tower of Terror

My brother loves this. Even if you don't understand Japanese to understand the story, you still can enjoy the ride. The line for this attraction is almost always long. It is time to use your fast pass once again. At this time, you may probably get your fastpass for night. But it is fine. Don't spend your time queuing.

6. Big Band Beat

This is a show, not an attraction. However, the show is in English and the songs are also English songs. The performances are fine and the atmosphere of the theater building is awesome. Make sure to check the schedule for the shows. DON'T spend your time sitting in front of the theater to make sure you get a good seat. The seat will be decided by ticket that you'll get after the door is opened. Don't worry, you'll get a good view of the stage no matter where you sit. Another HINT! Try your luck by joining Big Band Beat Lottery! The lottery is located on Biglietteria (next to Gondolier snack). Make sure to bring all your party's DisneySea entrance tickets with you. There is no guarantee that you'll win.. But who know? If you won, you don't have to queue and enter from the front door!

6. Indiana Jones Adventure

Another attraction worth to wait for! You'll follow Indiana Jones (that speak Japanese, well..) during his adventure in the Temple of Crystal Skull. If your group don't mind to be single rider, it will be a great help for you.My brother and I were agree to ride the attraction separately. The single rider gate is in the middle of the regular line. So, you have to follow the regular line until you find the single rider gate. When we were there, the standby line was 80 minutes. By joining the single rider line, it only took about 30 minutes to wait and enjoy the ride. 

7. Raging Spirits

The only roller coaster that have 360 degree loop in the park. Like Indiana Jones, you can ride this attraction even in peak hour because you can also enjoy it as a single rider! You will cut much time if you choose to be single rider. However, my brother insisted on ride it together because at that time, we are also waiting for our Fastpass for Tower of Terror. So, we waited in line for 70 minutes. It was dark already and the wind was damn cold. But still, it was a good ride.

8. Fantasmic

If you have not see Fantasmic before, you should! This show is the identity of DisneySea. You can see the show from 3 sides in Mediterranean Harbor. Don't see this show if you are standing near the volcano (the volcano is on your back) because that spot is the back of the stage. But you also should not spend one or two hour sitting in the Mediterranean Harbor. It will waste your time. During the show, almost all attractions will stop working. If you don't want to watch it, you can use the time to stand by near famous attractions that usually have long queue. The queue tend to be shorter during Fantasmic.

9. Toy Story Mania

Basically you'll experience laser game in Toy Story world with Woody and friends. If you are a big fan of Toy Story, of course you don't want to miss this attraction. Prepare for 120 minutes queue if you insist on trying this attraction. If you don't want to wait for too long, you can get your fastpass but you may have to sacrifice one other attraction, most probably Tower of Terror.

10. Mermaid Lagoon

If you follow my plan, you probably have not visit Mermaid Lagoon yet. In Disneyland, you can find Cinderella or Aurora's castle. In DisneySea, the spotlight is of course, Ariel's underworld castle! You should take a brief stop in Mermaid Lagoon when the sun is still up to get a picture in front of the castle. You can save the strolling inside King Triton's castle for later because there is basically only kid's attractions there. However, if you are a die hard Little Mermaid fan, you should watch King Triton's concert! Famous songs from the movie are performed live there.

11. Arabian Coast

Located near the Mermaid Lagoon. You should take a stroll around Arabian Coast. Like Mermaid Lagoon, the attractions here are mostly for kids. However the atmosphere and details are stunning. You shouldn't miss this one! The highlight in Arabian Coast is of course, Caravan Carousel! Unlike other carousel, this carousel is a two floor carousel. Cool!

Those are some tips based on our visit to DisneySea on December 2015. Enjoy!

Tomorrow, we will experience the famous Shinkansen and half day tour in Osaka! Read it here :D