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Which is better Disneyland Japan or Universal Studios Japan?

Families with younger children might prefer Tokyo Disneyland, while those with older children or teenagers might prefer Tokyo Disney Sea or Universal Studios Japan. Harry Potter fans should not miss Universal Studios Japan, while Disney fans will love Tokyo Disney.



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2023 Disney vs. And as a general rule of thumb, Universal is cheaper than Disney in almost every category, from tickets to theme park food, and the most noticeable being hotel rooms.

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So should I visit Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea? If you can, both Disney parks are definitely worth visiting, despite having different rides and attractions. But if you really had to pick one, go for your preference. For the classic Disney theme park experience, Disneyland is for you.

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So should I visit Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea? If you can, both Disney parks are definitely worth visiting, despite having different rides and attractions. But if you really had to pick one, go for your preference. For the classic Disney theme park experience, Disneyland is for you.

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(Updated March 5, 2023.) In our Tokyo Disney Resort Trip Planning Guide we recommend 2 days at Tokyo Disneyland (TDL) if you have the time, as the park has a really impressive attraction slate (and often, long lines). Accordingly, you'll have to skip some things if you only have one day at TDL.

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(Updated March 5, 2023.) In our Tokyo Disney Resort Trip Planning Guide we recommend 2 days at Tokyo Disneyland (TDL) if you have the time, as the park has a really impressive attraction slate (and often, long lines). Accordingly, you'll have to skip some things if you only have one day at TDL.

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How many days do I need in Tokyo Disneyland? If you plan to visit the whole of Tokyo Disney Resort, the ideal length of visit is a full four days, so you'd have enough time to visit Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.

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If you're tight for time during your Japan stay, you can go for the 1-day express. My friend and I did a lot in 1-day without express (8:30-20:00), but it is impossible to do all of it without express. However, the reason I recommend 2-days is because, for me personally, my time in USJ felt like a lifetime.

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If you have the Express Pass, you can easily get everything done in a single day. I recommend buying the Express Pass to maximize your one day at the park (it's doable without, but more on that later). I'd only recommend two days (or 1.5 days) if you are visiting during a busy period.

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Ticket types and prices Universal Studios Japan offers the following ticket options: 1-day adult pass, 8,600 yen. 2-day adult pass, 16,300 yen. 1-day child pass, 5,600 yen.

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Disneyland has tons of rides and entertainment, and doing everything at a comfortable pace requires a 2-day touring plan. Our time-saving Disneyland offers step-by-step strategy for park's most popular attractions and experiences, including Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!

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Should you learn Japanese before going to Tokyo Disney? I've been there twice back in the 1980's, a friend who speaks absolutely no Japanese at all had a wonderful time there last year. No, you do not need to speak Japanese to visit Tokyo Disney.

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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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Even if you bought two 1-Day Passports (Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea) the cost is still cheaper at $132USD, but I wouldn't bother doing that. If cost doesn't bother you, then this is an excellent option to see both parks in one day.

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