The Fantasy Springs (ファンタジースプリングス) area at Tokyo DisneySea was newly opened in June 2024. So, as you can imagine, many are attracted to Tokyo DisneySea because of this new area and would want to try all the rides there! From April 2025, you can either queue to board one of the rides in Fantasy Springs in Disneysea or purchase a Disney Premier Access. As you can imagine, the queues are expected to be long at Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs, and Disney Premier Access is likely to sell out quickly. So, here is the information and tips you need to know before visiting this new area in Tokyo DisneySea.
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Tips:
☛ While not guaranteed, there have been cases where more Disney Premier Access for the rides in Fantasy Springs in Tokyo DisneySea are released later during the day. Please check back in during the day if you were unable to secure it in the morning.
☛ Refer to HERE and translate it using your browser’s translation function for information about the hidden Mickeys in Fantasy Springs in Tokyo DisneySea.
The Waiting Time for Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey (アナとエルサのフローズンジャーニー) in Tokyo DisneySea
Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey is the most popular ride in Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs area, so its Disney Premier Access run out first. On a busy day, the passes run out within 15 minutes after Tokyo DisneySea opens. Thus, arriving early at Tokyo DisneySea is essential if you want to get on that ride.
On a busy day nowadays, the queue can be as long as 200 minutes! So, if you really want to ride Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, ensure that you factor the waiting time into your plan.
- The average waiting time for Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey is 100 minutes.
- On weekends and public holidays during the peak season, expect to queue for at least 2 hours.
Tips:
☛ For an idea of how early you need to be at Tokyo DisneySea, refer to our Guide to What Time to Arrive at Tokyo Disney Resort article.
☛ The waiting time for Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey is often a little bit shorter in the afternoon.
☛ If you do not want to get wet, avoid the side seats in the front row. The middle seats in the front row are safe. However, the kart floor is likely still wet, so remember to bring a big plastic bag to hold your handbags or backpack if you don’t want them to get wet.
The Waiting Time for Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies (フェアリーティンカーベルのビジーバギー) in Tokyo DisneySea
Disney Premier Access isn’t available for Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies. But that’s okay. The ride’s waiting time is the shortest in Fantasy Springs in Tokyo DisneySea.
- The waiting time for Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies is usually around 40 minutes.
- On weekends and public holidays during the peak season, expect to queue for 50 minutes.
Note that you will find this attraction more interesting after watching the Tinker Bell film series. It is basically a ride that young children and people suffers from motion sickness to enjoy the most. Although the experience time is short, the waiting time is also relatively short.
Tips:
☛ Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies tends to be a little crowded in the morning, so it is best to line up in the late afternoon.
☛ The longest waiting times of the day typically occur between 10 am and 11 am.
☛ The wait times tend to be short, about an hour before and after Tokyo DisneySea opens and closes.
The Waiting Time for Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival (ラプンツェルのランタンフェスティバル) in Tokyo DisneySea
- The waiting time for Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival is usually more than 40 minutes.
- On weekends and public holidays during the peak season, expect to queue for 80 minutes.
If you want to get a Disney Premier Pass, it is usually sold out for Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival by mid-afternoon on a busy day. As the ride is rather slow, it will be suitable for all children. However, if you are seeking more thrillers or adventurous rides, this ride may not be for you. This may lead you to question whether the Disney Premier Access will be worth the purchase.
But we won’t give Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival a pass! The lantern scene is just breathtaking. As part of the ride is outdoors, the attraction has a different vibe during the day and at night.
Tips:
☛ The waiting time for Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival is often shorter in the late afternoon.
☛ After getting off Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival in the Fantasy Springs area in Tokyo DisneySea, you will find a hidden Mickey on the wall to the right of the walkway leading to the exit.
The Best Seat on Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival Ride
On Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, your view of the scenes will vary depending on where you sit on the boat-shaped ride.
The ride consists of four rows, each with four seats. The recommended seats are those on the left side of each row. From the seats on the far left, you can clearly see Rapunzel and Flynn Rider during the lantern festival scene, which is the climax of the attraction.
Of these, the seats on the left side of the front row are the most recommended.
Seat preference is acceptable at Tokyo DisneySea. So, when it is your term, simply let the staff know you want to sit on the far left of the front row. You might need to wait for the next boat, but it is worth it!
The Waiting Time for Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure (ビーターバンのネバーランドアドベンチャー) in Tokyo DisneySea
Unlike Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey and Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, the waiting time at Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure is around the same throughout the day. Therefore, it is one of the rides you should take in the morning.
- The waiting time for Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure is usually around 40 minutes.
- On weekends and public holidays during the peak season, expect to queue for 60 minutes.
Regarding Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure’s Disney Premier Access, you can usually still purchase it by the early evening on a busy day. During the off-season, you might still be able to buy between 7 pm and 8 pm.
Important: The movement of Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure is the most intense in Fantasy Springs and requires 3D glasses. If you tend to get motion sickness from 3D rides, you might want to avoid the ride.
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!”
