If you are planning your visit to Tokyo Disney Resort and have skimmed through the theme park’s website, the different types of passes can be confusing. So, we have put together a guide on every kinds of pass and our tips for getting them. As you can imagine, these passes are popular for those who want to get the most out of their day. So, they can run out in a flash!
Table of Contents
- The 40th Anniversary Priority Pass (東京ディズニーリゾート40周年記念プライオリティパス): The Free Tool to Shorten Waiting Time
- Disney Premier Access (ディズニー・プレミアアクセス): The Purchasable Tool to Shorten Waiting Time
- The Standby Pass (スタンバイパス): The Numbered Ticket for Queuing
- The Entry Request (エントリー): A Lottery Draw That the Winner Gets to Enter a Certain Attraction
- Creating a Group on Your Tokyo Disney App
- About the Standby Pass and Disney Premier Access at Fantasy Springs
The 40th Anniversary Priority Pass (東京ディズニーリゾート40周年記念プライオリティパス): The Free Tool to Shorten the Waiting Time
You will want to get Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th Anniversary Priority Pass as soon as you enter Tokyo Disney Resort. Why is the pass so important? Because the free pass gives you priority when boarding a ride. This means that with the Priority Pass, you can cut down the queuing time! The 40th Anniversary Priority Pass is a goldmine when the usual waiting time is around 2 hours long!
For tips on how the Priority Pass works, refer to our Guide to the Tokyo Disney Resort’s Priority Pass article!
Disney Premier Access (ディズニー・プレミアアクセス): The Purchasable Tool to Shorten the Waiting Time
Disney Premier Access is similar to the Universal Studios Japan Express Pass. You pay a premium to cut down the waiting time to board a ride or to enjoy a parade/show at a specific time. The service is recommended for attractions with long queues or attractions that you do not want to miss!
Although the Disney Premier Access costs extra, the service sells out quickly, especially for the popular parades/shows, as everyone wants to see the parade without their view being blocked! Thus, if you want to get Disney Premier Access for both parades and rides, secure the parades first, then the rides.
Refer to the Official Tokyo Disney Resort Website for the Disney Premier Access pricing.
Important:
☛ Please be on time. Your Disney Premier Access is forfeited if you are late.
☛ The rules for getting your next Disney Premier Access are the same as those for the Priority Pass, except the time limit is 60 minutes.
☛ You will not be able to cancel your Disney Premier Access once the transaction is completed.
Tokyo Disneyland: Approximate Disney Premier Access Averaged Sold Out Time
| Attractions | Weekday | Weekend and Public Holidays |
| Disney Harmoney in Color (ディズニー・ハーモニー・イン・カラー) | Around 10 am | Around 12 pm |
| Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights (東京ディズニーランド・エレクトリカルパレード・ドリームライツ) | Around 3 pm | Around 6 pm |
| Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast (美女と野獣“魔法のものがたり”) | Around 10 am | Around 11 am |
| The Happy Ride with Baymax (ベイマックスのハッピーライド) | Around 11 am | Around 12 pm |
| Splash Mountain (スプラッシュ・マウンテン) | Around 2 pm | Around 6 pm |
Tokyo DisneySea: Approximate Disney Premier Access Averaged Sold Out Time
| Attractions | Weekend and Public Holidays | Weekday |
| Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey (アナとエルサのフローズンジャーニー) | As soon as the park opens | Around 8:50 am |
| Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure (ピーターパンのネバーランドアドベンチャー) | As soon as the park opens | Around 3 pm |
| Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival (ラプンツェルのランタンフェスティバル) | As soon as the park opens | Around 11 am |
| Tokyo DisneySea Believe! Sea Of Dreams (ビリーヴ！～シー・オブ・ドリームス～) | Around 10 am | Around 4 pm |
| Soaring: Fantastic Flight (ソアリン：ファンタスティック・フライト) | Around 10 am | Around 1 pm |
| Toy Story Mania! (トイ・ストーリー・マニア！) | Around 11 am | Around 2 pm |
| Journey to the Center of the Earth (センター・オブ・ジ・アース) | Around 12 pm | Around 3 pm |
| Tower of Terror (タワー・オブ・テラー) | Around 2 pm | Around 5 pm |
The Standby Pass (スタンバイパス): The Numbered Ticket for Queuing
Some attractions and shops may require a Standby Pass to enter, depending on the expected congestion conditions. So, as soon as you enter Tokyo Disney Resort, you may want to secure those Standby Pass first, as they tend to run out fast! Once you have obtained a Standby Pass, remember to visit the attractions during the allotted time.
The rules for getting your subsequent Standby Pass are the same as those for your Priority Pass.
Refer to the Official Tokyo Disney Resort Website for the attractions that require a Standby Pass at Tokyo Disney Resort.
Important:
☛ The official app is the only way to secure Standby Passes for attractions that require them. Please get in touch with the attraction’s staff if you don’t have a smartphone.
☛ If your children are under 13 years of age, they will need to use your official app to get a Standby Pass.
Tips:
☛ The Standby Pass for attractions and shops is counted separately, so you can have a Standby Pass for a shop and a ride at the same time.
☛ If you are lucky, you can still get a standby pass even (after the Standby Pass is fully distributed) if someone has cancelled their Standby Pass.
☛ There is a higher chance that the Standby Pass for the evening time slots will be canceled. Usually, people cancel the evening time slots in the morning. In rarer cases, the Standby Pass may become available 10 to 20 minutes before the allocated time slot.
The Entry Request (エントリー): A Lottery Draw That the Winner Gets to Enter a Certain Attraction
Some popular shows and attractions can only be accessed through an Entry Request. Those who have submitted their request participate in a lottery draw. The winning price is an admission ticket to a show or ride. The lottery can generally be entered until 5 minutes before the attraction’s starting time.
Since participating in an Entry Request is free, most visitors submit their requests to the attractions they are interested in, which lowers the overall chances of winning the lottery. So here are some tips to increase your chance of winning:
- The early morning slots are the easiest to get to because the number of participants is the lowest. After all, you need to be inside Tokyo Disney Resort to submit your entry. There isn’t much time between the park opening and the lottery closing.
- The time slots that coincide with the show or parade time also tend to have fewer participants in drawings.
- The evening slots are the second easiest to get to because most people will be focusing on shopping and eating instead.
Refer to the Official Tokyo Disney Resort Website for the attractions that require an Entry Request at Tokyo Disney Resort.
Tip: It seems like a session’s participation period is divided into sections, with a number of winners being assigned to each session. So, if you have already lost a few lotteries, waiting until the hour hand hits 6 or 12 the next time might be a good idea.
Creating a Group on Your Tokyo Disney App
Creating a group on your Tokyo Disney App is handy for securing passes. As the passes and Disney Premier Access can be obtained simultaneously, if you plan to visit the park with others, form a group on the app so that one person can purchase the Disney Premier Access and the other can obtain the Priority Pass.
How to Create a Group on Your Tokyo Disney App
- Ensure that your Tokyo Disney Resort Park Ticket is registered on the official app on your phone.
- Once your ticket is registered, the “Create Group” button will appear on the home screen underneath your name.
- Click “Create Group” to invite others to join. A joining link will be sent to those you have invited.
- Your family and friends must click the invitation link to join your group.
The Reasons That You Couldn’t Create/Join a Group
- Check if your Tokyo Disney Resort Park Ticket has been added to the app. Disney hotel reservations and Disney restaurant reservations/priority seating can also be used to create a plan for the day for you to create a group.
- Check if everyone you want to invite has an official Disney account and whether they have downloaded the official app.
- Check if the person has joined another group.
- You will need to create a group per day.
- Try to restart the app or your phone.
Important: Only those who are 13 years of age or older can create a Disney account. To include your children in the group, scan their park tickets using the official app on your phone.
What Is Shared Between the Group Members on the Disney Official App
- Tokyo Disney Resort Park Ticket
- Disney hotel accommodation reservation (if the booking was made on the official website)
- Disney resort restaurant reservations/priority seating
- The Disney Premier Access, Priority Pass, and Standby Pass
- The entry requests that you have won
- Disney mobile order: Note that the items in the order can only be changed by the one who has put through the order
About the Standby Pass and Disney Premier Access at Fantasy Springs
The Fantasy Springs area at Tokyo DisneySea opened in June 2024. As you can imagine, many are attracted to Tokyo DisneySea because of this new area and will want to try out all the rides there! Thus, the Disney Premier Access and Priority Pass for the attractions in the area usually run out in a flash.
Important: You need either a Standby Pass or a Disney Premier Access for an attraction in Fantasy Springs to enter the area.
Refer to our article on The Tips for Visiting Fantasy Springs in Tokyo DisneySea for more information!
Other Tips for Visiting Tokyo Disney Resort
Japan’s world-famous Tokyo Disney Resort is the top attraction near Tokyo. To enjoy the resort to its fullest, you will want to avoid the large crowds and explore the parks efficiently. In addition to securing your passes, there are other tips that will make your day at the Kingdom of Dreams and Magic smoother.
For more information, refer to our article “The Tips I Wish I Had Known Before Visiting Tokyo Disney Resort!”
