How is Tokyo Disneyland not owned by Disney?

It is owned by The Oriental Land Company, which licenses intellectual property from The Walt Disney Company. Tokyo Disneyland and its companion park, Tokyo DisneySea, are the only Disney parks in the world not owned or operated by The Walt Disney Company in any capacity.



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Tokyo Disneyland, the Kingdom of Dreams and Magic, consists of seven themed lands, each offering fun attractions in line with its theme, as well as a variety of unique shops and restaurants.

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It is the second Disney park outside the United States, following the opening of the Tokyo Disney Resort in 1983, and the largest. Disneyland Paris is also the only Disney resort outside of the United States to be completely owned by The Walt Disney Company.

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Ticket prices at the Tokyo Disney Parks are much lower than Walt Disney World Park tickets. Disney World prices vary based on the day you visit but run $109-$189 daily. Meanwhile, Tokyo Disneyland tickets run around $58 per day. The stark price difference translates into the Park as well.

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In addition to the attractions and two hotels, a high-speed rail system is being built to get visitors to and from the site. Disney owns 43% of the property, and the state-controlled Shanghai Shendi Group owns the remaining 57%.

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It is owned by The Oriental Land Company, which licenses intellectual property from The Walt Disney Company. Tokyo Disneyland and its companion park, Tokyo DisneySea, are the only Disney parks in the world not owned or operated by The Walt Disney Company in any capacity.

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The biggest difference that you'll likely find in Tokyo Disney Resort is the style of fandom. Guests obviously love attractions and shows, just like most of us, but there is an emphasis on characters.

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Adjacent to Tokyo Disneyland is the younger but larger sibling Tokyo DisneySea (at 71.22 hectares), which opened in 2001. The park capitalises on its setting by the bay with a maritime theme.

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