Guide – Official Disney Hotels of the Tokyo Disney Resort

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The Tokyo Disney Resort consists of four official Disney hotels. When we say “official Disney hotels”, we mean hotels owned and operated by Disney (and in this case The Oriental Land Company, the actual owners of the Tokyo Disney Resort). Similar to Walt Disney World, the four hotels are categorized by price, location and hotel amenities. Below is the list of Tokyo Disney Resort’s four official hotels:

Value:

  1. Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel

Deluxe:

  1. Disney Ambassador Hotel
  2. Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
  3. Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta

Introduction

This guide will breakdown each hotel, its rooms and amenities. Be warned, whereas most of Tokyo Disney is affordable from dining to park tickets, the hotels are very expensive. The cheapest rooms on property start at $215/night and up to $500/night for the cheapest rooms at Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta. Rooms with grand views and suites can go for well over $1000/night. And not only are the hotels expensive, the operate at 99% occupancy, killing any chance for a discount. 

The resort does include an area of non-official Disney hotels, similar to the hotels located at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. We will not be covering those hotels in this guide and will instead cover those hotels at a later date.

In terms of amenities, every guest staying at the four official hotels are eligible for Happy 15 Entry. The perk allows guests to enter the parks (Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea) 15 minutes before opening and ride one designated attraction at each park (usually the newest and/or most popular) or grab a Fast Pass. Depending on the hotel, you can utilize this perk on day of check in or starting the second day. For Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel guests, Happy 15 can only be used at Tokyo Disneyland.

Hotel guests are also guaranteed park admission even on high attendance days. Hotel guests can also purchase a special ticket that allows for park hopping on their first day. Normally, park hopping is not allowed until the third day of a four day passport. Reservations for each hotel can be made 5 months in advance or 6 months in advance for vacation packages. Reservations can be made online or over the phone.

Additionally, we will breakdown the hotels before the onset of COVID-19. The Tokyo Disney Resort and its four hotels are still closed and any measures Tokyo Disney will take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is unknown at this time. Once it becomes known which prevention techniques the hotels and the Tokyo Disney Resort as a whole decide to implement, we will go ahead and update this guide. As a reminder, the Tokyo Disney Resort will reopen July 1, 2020.

Alas, let’s breakdown the beautiful and wonderfully designed Tokyo Disney hotels!

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel

Opened: June 1, 2016

Theme: Disney Parks

Happy 15 Entry: Not on check-in day

Check In: 3PM

Guest Rooms: 702

Starting Rate: $215/night

Restaurants: 2

Check out: 11AM

A rebrand of an older hotel, Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel is the newest Disney hotel and first value hotel at the Tokyo Disney Resort. Located off Tokyo Disney Resort property, the hotel is located 15-20 minutes away in Shin-Urayasu. Rates start at $215/night for a standard room.

In terms of theming, the hotel is marketed as a “casual stay” and themed to Disney characters enjoying the parks. For example, the lobby includes chairs themed to the Mad Tea Party teacups with a statue of Minnie occupying the teacup in the middle. The rooms include artwork of various Disney characters riding classic Disney attractions.

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel​: Rooms

The hotel is broken down into two complementary buildings, Wish and Discover. Each building is the same in terms of rooms and amenities, but each has their own distinct atmosphere. Wish is the embodiment of hopes and dreams of fantasy, while Discover is the spirit of excitement and adventure. 

Wish displays its atmosphere through the themes of Cinderella Castle and “it’s a small world”. Discover displays its atmosphere through the themes of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Rooms average 312 square feet and include a mural reflecting the building’s theme. Each room includes the standard Tokyo Disney branded room amenities such as a toothbrush, hairbrush, slippers and pajamas. Rooms also include an electric kettle, tea and a mini refrigerator. 

Rooms are broken down into the following room categories:

Wish Rooms:

  1. Standard Room: 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 day beds).
  2. Triple Room: 3 people (3 regular beds).
  3. Superior Room: 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 day beds).
  4. Corner Room: 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 day bed).

Discover Rooms:

  1. Standard Room: 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 day beds).
  2. Triple Room: 3 people (3 regular beds).
  3. Superior Room: 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 day beds or 3 regular beds and 1 day bed).
  4. Quintet Room: 5 people (2 regular beds, 1 day bed and 1 bunk bed).
A “regular bed” is about the size of an American twin and a “day bed” is a pull out couch. Standard and superior rooms sleep the same amount of guests with superior rooms a little bit larger in terms of square footage than standard rooms.

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel​: Amenities and Facilities

Guests of Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel can utilize the below amenities along with the standard amenities listed in the Introduction:

Amenities:

  1. Happy 15 Entry: Starting the second day after the first night, guests can enter Tokyo Disneyland 15 minutes before the park’s scheduled opening time (Current as of June 1, 2020).
  2. Complimentary Shuttle: Shuttles are available at Wish and Discover and will take guests on a 15–20 minute drive to one of the theme parks. Shuttles are available every 8-10 minutes.
  3. Early Check In: Guests can check in early at the front desk from 6AM to 12PM and receive their room keys. Luggage will be held by the hotel and guests can enter their room starting at 3PM.

Restaurants:

  1. Wish Cafe: Open 6AM to 9:30AM for breakfast only. Standard buffet serving Japanese and Western dishes. Reservations are not accepted.
  2. Discover Cafe: Open 6AM to 9:30AM for breakfast only. Standard buffet serving Japanese and Western dishes. Reservations are not accepted.

Shops:

  1. Wish Snacks and Sundries: Open 24 hrs/day. Reflects a Japanese convenience store and sells snacks, sandwiches, boxed meals and other essentials.
  2. Discover Snacks and Sundries: Open 24 hrs/day. Reflects a Japanese convenience store and sells snacks, sandwiches, boxed meals and other essentials.

Disney Ambassador Hotel

Opened: July 20, 2000

Theme: Art Deco

Happy 15 Entry: Tokyo DisneySea on Check-In Day

Check In: 3PM

Guest Rooms: 504

Starting Rate: $280/night

Restaurants: 4

Check out: 12PM

Disney Ambassador Hotel was the first Disney hotel built at the Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983). It is the “cheapest” deluxe hotel option and is located next to JR Maihama Railway Station and Ikspiari, Tokyo Disney’s version of Downtown Disney. The hotel is about 10 minutes from each theme park via bus and also ten minutes from the monorail station.

Disney Ambassador Hotel is themed as Art Deco to reflect America in the 1930s during the Golden Age of Hollywood. The hotel reflects the core tenants of the Art Deco theme, combing both luxury and modernity throughout the hotel’s design. As this is a Disney hotel, Disney motifs are sprinkled throughout the hotel, from the lobby to the guest rooms.

Disney Ambassador Hotel: Rooms

Rooms at Disney Ambassador Hotel are broken into two categories: Standard Floor and Ambassador Floor rooms. Standard Floor rooms include standard rooms and and some character themed rooms. Rooms range from a capacity of 3-6 people and include the standard hotel amenities. Ambassador Floor rooms are located on the top floor, include premier character themed rooms and suites and access to the Ambassador Lounge, the hotel’s “club level” lounge.

Rooms average 410 square feet to as high as 1600 square feet for the Mickey Mouse Penthouse. Each room includes the standard Tokyo Disney branded room amenities such as a toothbrush, hairbrush, slippers and pajamas. Rooms also include an electric kettle, tea and a mini refrigerator. 

Rooms are broken down into the following room categories:

Standard Floor Rooms:

  1. Standard Room: 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed).
  2. Superior Room: 3 or 4 people (2 regular beds and 1 or 2 trundle beds).
  3. Triple Room: 3 people (3 regular beds).
  4. Donald Duck Room: 3 or 4 people (2 regular beds and 1 or 2 trundle beds).
  5. Chip ‘n Dale Room: 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed).
  6. Stitch Room: 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed).
  7. Palm Garden View Room: 2 people (1 double or 2 twin beds).
  8. Junior Family Room: 4 people (3 regular beds and 1 sofa bed).
  9. Family Room: 6 people (4 regular beds and 2 trundle beds).

Ambassador Floor Rooms (include access to the Ambassador Lounge and complimentary breakfast at the Hyperion Lounge or Chef Mickey):

  1. Mickey Mouse Room: 3 or 4 people (2 regular beds and 1 or 2 trundle beds) Breakfast: Hyperion Lounge.
  2. Minnie Mouse Room: 3 or 4 people (2 regular beds and 1 or 2 trundle beds) Breakfast: Hyperion Lounge.
  3. Panorama Suite: 2 people (1 double or 2 twin beds) Breakfast: Hyperion Lounge.
  4. Fantasia Suite: 2 people (1 double bed) Breakfast: Hyperion Lounge.
  5. Mickey’s Premiere Suite: 2 people (2 regular beds) Breakfast: Hyperion Lounge.
  6. Mickey’s Penthouse Suite: 2 people (2 regular beds) Breakfast: Hyperion Lounge or Chef Mickey.

A “regular bed” is about the size of an American twin, a “double bed” is about the size of an American queen and a “trundle bed” is a low, wheeled bed that is stored under a normal bed that can be rolled out for use. Standard and superior rooms sleep the same amount of guests with superior rooms a little bit larger in terms of square footage than standard rooms.

Disney Ambassador Hotel: Amenities and Facilities

Guests of Disney Ambassador Hotel can utilize the below amenities along with the standard amenities listed in the Introduction:

Amenities:

  1. Happy 15 Entry: On check-in day, guests can enter Tokyo DisneySea 15 minutes before the park’s scheduled opening time. On the second day until checkout day, guests can enter Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea 15 minutes before the park’s scheduled opening time (Current as of June 1, 2020).
  2. Complimentary Shuttle: A Disney Resort Cruiser is available to transports guests to either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea.
  3. Early Check In: Guests can check in early at the hotel’s front desk from 7AM to 1PM or the Hotel Service Counter at the Tokyo Disney Resort Welcome Center (next to JR Maihama Station) from 7:30AM to 4PM. Guests of Ambassador Floor rooms can complete check-in procedures at the Ambassador Lounge. All guests completing early check-in procedures will receive their room keys and luggage will be held by the hotel. Guests can enter their rooms starting at 4:30PM.
  4. Merchandise Delivery: Items purchased in the parks can be delivered to the hotel for pickup. Items will be delivered to the Home Delivery Service Counter located on the first floor of the hotel. The counter is open from 7AM to 11:30PM. Items purchased after 4PM will be available for pickup the following day.

Restaurants:

  1. Chef Mickey (Reservations accepted): Full buffet serving Japanese and Western dishes with Disney characters.
    1. Breakfast: 7AM to 10:30AM.
    2. Lunch and Dinner: 11:30AM to 10PM.
  2. Empire Grill (Reservations accepted): Full service restaurant serving California cuisine that draws inspiration from various countries and continents, such as Italy, Mexico and Asia.
    1. Lunch: 11:30AM to 2:30PM.
    2. Dinner:
      1. Weekdays: 5:30PM to 10PM.
      2. Weekends and Holidays: 5PM to 10PM.
  3. Tick Tock Diner (Reservations not accepted): Quick service restaurant themed as a 1950s diner serving breads, sandwiches and desserts.
    1. Breakfast: 6AM to 10AM
    2. Lunch and Dinner: 11:30AM to 10PM
  4. Hyperion Lounge (Reservations not accepted): Lobby lounge serving a buffet breakfast in the morning and cocktails in the evening.
    1. Breakfast: 6:30AM to 10:30AM.
    2. Cafe and Cocktails: 10:30AM to 10PM (only certain drinks served from 10:30AM to 12PM).

Shops:

  1. Festival Disney (8AM to 11PM): Souvenir shop selling Disney Ambassador Hotel merchandise along with Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea merchandise. 
  2. Sunset Sundries (24 hrs/day): Typical hotel sundry shop selling daily use items, drinks, snacks and baby products. The store does not sell medicinal products.

Other Facilities:

  1. Ambassador Lounge (7AM to 11PM): Exclusive lounge for guests staying in rooms and suites on the Ambassador Floor. Guests can use the lounge to check in and out. Guests can also enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, including beer and wine, in a spacious and relaxing atmosphere.
    1. The lounge is available from 2PM on the day of check-in until 12PM day of checkout.
  2. Palm Garden Pool (8AM to 6PM): Themed to a tropical resort vacation with graceful palm tress and blue and white cabanas, the Palm Garden Pool is only open during the summer months, usually from July to August. Use of the pool is free for registered hotel guests. Lockers and towels are also available free of charge. Rules are strictly enforced and listed below:
    1. Guests with tattoos are required to cover their tattoos with a rash guard or other garment.
    2. Kids under 11 must be supervised by a guardian 16 or older.
    3. Inflatable tubes/pool toys are not allowed. Complimentary arm floats are provided.
    4. No food or beverages at the pool facilities.
    5. Smoking is not allowed at the pool facilities.
  3. Palm Garden Bar (8AM to 6PM): Bar located at the Palm Gardens Pool selling soft drinks to pool guests. 
  4. Chip ‘n Dale’s Playground (7AM to 8PM): Playground for children age 11 years and younger. Admission is free of charge and it is not a daycare, castmembers are not in regular attendance. 

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

Opened: July 8, 2008

Theme: Victorian

Happy 15 Entry: Not on check-in day

Check In: 3PM

Guest Rooms: 706

Starting Rate: $340/night

Restaurants: 3

Check out: 12PM

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel is the largest and newest deluxe resort on Tokyo Disney Resort property. With over 700 hotel rooms, guests are within minutes of Tokyo Disneyland and the Tokyo Disneyland Monorail Station. For those with deep pockets, some rooms have a view of Tokyo Disneyland, offering an outstanding view each day of Cinderella Castle. 

Like the Grand Floridan Resort and Spa and the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel was built as a luxurious resort with its Victorian theming. As the hotel stands just outside the gates of Tokyo Disneyland, the Victorian theming compliments the Victorian theming of Grand Bazaar (Tokyo Disneyland’s Main Street, USA). Following the trends of the other hotels on this guide, Disney motifs are sprinkled throughout the property.

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel: Rooms

Rooms at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel are broken into four categories: Standard, Character, Concierge and Suites. Standard rooms sleep 2-4 people and come in a variety of different layouts and views. Character rooms sleep up to four and are themed to a classic Disney character or film. However, they do not face Tokyo Disneyland. Concierge rooms and suites sleep 2-4, face the park and include access to Merceline Salon, the hotel’s “Club Level” lounge.

Rooms average 430 square feet to as high as 2530 square feet for the Walt Disney Suite. Standard rooms are located on floors 1-9 with the suites on the 8th and 9th floor. Each room includes the standard Tokyo Disney branded room amenities such as a toothbrush, hairbrush, slippers and pajamas. Additionally, rooms include an electric kettle, tea and a mini refrigerator. Tokyo Disneyland Hotel rooms also include a mini bar with soft drinks and beer for a fee. Complimentary mineral water is provided.

Superior and deluxe rooms sleep up to three people with no extra charge. An extra bed can be requested for a fourth guest for an additional fee. Rooms are broken down into the following room categories:

Standard Floor Rooms:

  1. Superior Room: 2 or 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 trundle beds or 2 double beds).
  2. Superior Room (Park View): 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 trundle beds) Includes view of Tokyo Disneyland.
  3. Superior Room (Park Grand View): 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 trundle beds) Includes a frontal view of Tokyo Disneyland.
  4. Superior Alcove Room: 4 people (2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and 1 alcove bed).
  5. Superior Alcove Room (Park View): 4 people (2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and 1 alcove bed) Includes view of Tokyo Disneyland.
  6. Superior Alcove Room (Park Grand View): 4 people (2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and 1 alcove bed) Includes frontal view of Tokyo Disneyland.
  7. Deluxe Room: 3 or 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 trundle beds or 1 double bed).
  8. Corner Room: 2 or 3 people (1 double bed and an additional bed can be requested for a fee).
  9. Corner Room (Park View): 4 people (2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and an additional bed can be requested for a fee) Includes a view of Tokyo Disneyland.
  10. Junior Family Room: 4 people (3 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Includes separate living and bedroom.
  11. Junior Family Room (park View): 4 people (3 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Includes separate living and bedroom along with a view of Tokyo Disneyland.
  12. Family Room: 5 people (2 regular beds and 3 alcove beds) Includes two bathrooms, separate living and bedroom and a view of Tokyo Disneyland.

Character Rooms:

  1. Disney’s Tinker Bell Room: 3 or 4 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed or 2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and 1 alcove bed) Includes huge flowers and plants like Pixie Hollow.
  2. Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Room: 3 or 4 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed or 2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and 1 alcove bed) Includes motifs of the Queen of Hearts, the Card Soldiers, the White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat.
  3. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Room: 3 or 4 people (3 regular beds or 3 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Includes memorable scenes and characters from the film woven into the design of the room, like the library and ballroom of Beast’s Castle.
  4. Disney’s Cinderella Room: 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 trundle beds) Includes room designs that immerses guests in the world of Cinderella.

Concierge Rooms (includes access to Merceline Salon and complimentary breakfast at Dreamers Lounge or hotel room):

  1. Superior Room (Park Grand View): 4 people (2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and 1 cruise bed) Includes frontal view of Tokyo Disneyland. Breakfast: Dreamers Lounge.
  2. Superior Alcove Room (Park Grand View): 4 people (2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and 1 alcove bed) Includes frontal view of Tokyo Disneyland. Breakfast: Dreamers Lounge.
  3. Balcony Room: 4 people (2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and 1 cruise bed) Includes frontal view and balcony overlooking Tokyo Disneyland. Breakfast: Dreamers Lounge.
  4. Balcony Alcove Room (Park Grand View): 4 people (2 regular beds, 1 trundle bed and 1 alcove bed) Includes frontal view and balcony overlooking Tokyo Disneyland. Breakfast: Dreamers Lounge.
  5. Turret Room: 3 or 4 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed or 1 double bed, an additional bed can be requested for a fee) Rooms are housed in the hotel’s turrets. Breakfast: Dreamers Lounge.
  6. Disney’s Cinderella Room: 4 people (2 regular beds and 2 trundle beds) Includes room designs that immerses guests in the world of Cinderella. Breakfast: Dreamers Lounge or hotel room.
  7. Family Room (Park View): Two connecting rooms with capacity of up to 6 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed in each room) Includes separate entrance door for each room, inside connecting door and view of Tokyo Disneyland. Family Rooms can only be reserved via phone (Phone number: 0570-05-1118) and cannot be reserved online. Breakfast: Dreamers Lounge.

Suites (includes access to Merceline Salon and complimentary breakfast at either Dreamers Lounge or hotel room):

  1. Magic Kingdom Suite: 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 alcove bed) Includes spacious living room, balcony for this suite on the 9th floor and view of Tokyo Disneyland. Breakfast: Dreamers Lounge or hotel room.
  2. Walt Disney Suite: 2 people (1 double bed) Includes living room, dining room and view of Tokyo Disneyland. Breakfast: Dreamers Lounge or hotel room.

A “regular bed” is about the size of an American twin, a “double bed” is about the size of an American queen and a “trundle bed” is a low, wheeled bed that is stored under a normal bed that can be rolled out for use. A “cruise/alcove bed” are about the size of a trundle bed and can sleep only one person. 

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel: Amenities and Facilities

Guests of Tokyo Disneyland Hotel can utilize the below amenities along with the standard amenities listed in the Introduction:

Amenities:

  1. Happy 15 Entry: On the second day until checkout day, guests can enter Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea 15 minutes before the park’s scheduled opening time (Current as of June 1, 2020). Happy 15 is not available on day of check-in.
  2. Complimentary Monorail: Guests can request a complimentary monorail pass at the hotel’s front counter or at the Hotel Service Counter at the Tokyo Disney Resort Welcome Center. The monorail links the major areas of each park and requires a fee without the monorail pass.
  3. Early Check In: Guests can check in early at the hotel’s front desk from 7AM to 1PM or the Hotel Service Counter at the Tokyo Disney Resort Welcome Center (next to JR Maihama Station) from 7:30AM to 4PM. Guests of Concierge Rooms and Suites can complete check-in procedures at Merceline Salon. All guests completing early check-in procedures will receive their room keys and luggage will be held by the hotel. Guests can enter their rooms starting at 4:30PM.
  4. Merchandise Delivery: Items purchased in the parks can be delivered to the hotel for pickup. Items will be delivered to the Home Delivery Service Counter located on the third floor of the hotel. The counter is open from 7AM to 11PM. Items purchased after 4PM will be available for pickup the following day.

Restaurants:

  1. Sherwood Garden Restaurant (Reservations accepted): Full buffet serving Japanese and Western dishes.
    1. Breakfast: 6:30Am to 10AM.
    2. Lunch: 11:30AM to 2:30PM.
    3. Dinner:
      1. Weekdays: 5PM to 9:30PM.
      2. Weekends and Holidays: 4:30PM to 9:30PM.
  2. Canna (Reservations accepted): Full service restaurant serving full course meals with a creative flair and special attention is paid to bringing out the natural, delicate-tastes of the ingredients. A private room with 10 seats for parties of 6 or more can be booked in advanced.
    1. Lunch: 11AM to 2PM.
    2. Dinner: 5PM to 9:30PM.
  3. Dreamers Lounge (Reservations accepted): Lobby bar that offers beverages and light meals in an elegant and stylish setting. Breakfast is served as a buffet. Reservations can be made in advance for the Afternoon Tea Set during lunchtime and the Pasta Set during dinnertime.
    1. Breakfast: 6:30AM to 10AM.
    2. Lunch & Desserts: 11:30AM to 5PM.
    3. Dinner and Cocktails:
      1. Food: 5PM to 10:3PM.
      2. Drinks: 5PM to 11PM.

Shops:

  1. Looking Glass Gifts (24 hrs/day): Typical sundry store selling daily items for convenience, from soft drinks and snacks to baby food. The store does not sell medicinal products.
  2. Disney Mercantile (8AM to 11PM): The shop offers original Tokyo Disneyland Hotel items and Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise. The largest Disney shop located within the official Disney hotels.

Other Facilities:

  1. Merceline Salon (7AM to 11PM): Exclusive lounge for guests staying in Concierge Rooms and Suites. Guests can use the lounge to check in and out. Guests can also enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, including beer and wine, in a spacious and relaxing atmosphere.
    1. The lounge is available from 2PM on the day of check-in until 12PM day of checkout.
  2. Misty Mountains Pool (8AM to 6PM): Themed to Peter Pan, the Misty Mountains Pool is only open during the summer months, usually from July to August. Unlike the US, the pool has a fee for use. The pool costs about $20 for the first day of use and about $10 every day after for every adult 12 years old and older. Children 11 years old and younger do not have to pay to use the pool. Lockers and towels are available free of charge. Rules are strictly enforced and listed below:
    1. Guests with tattoos are required to cover their tattoos with a rash guard or other garment.
    2. Kids under 11 must be supervised by a guardian 16 or older.
    3. Inflatable tubes/pool toys are not allowed. Complimentary arm floats are provided.
    4. No food or beverages at the pool facilities.
    5. Smoking is not allowed at the pool facilities.
  3. Bibbidi Bobidi Boutique (8AM to 7PM): Like the US counerparts, Fairy Godmothers-in-training help girls become Disney princesses. For children 3-12 and reservations are accepted one month in advance. 
  4. Gardens: The hotel features four gardens for guest enjoyment:
    1. Fantasia Court: Located in front of the hotel’s main entrance and themed to the Disney classic film Fantasia.
    2. Alice’s Garden: Located to the left of the hotel’s exit, the garden is decorated with topiaries in the shape of card suits and themed to the Disney classic film Alice in Wonderland.
    3. Sherwood Garden: Located outside the Sherwood Garden Restaurant, the beautiful Victorian-style garden hosts geometrically arranged shrubs and features a pond and gazebo.
    4. Mickey & Friends Square: Outside the gates of Tokyo Disneyland, the atmosphere of World Bazaar is found in this cheerful courtyard, where topiaries of the Disney characters give a heartwarming welcome to guests.

Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta

Opened: September 4, 2001

Theme: Portofino, Venice

Happy 15 Entry: Not on check-in day

Check In: 3PM

Guest Rooms: 502

Starting Rate: $500/night

Restaurants: 3

Check out: 12PM

The flagship hotel of the Tokyo Disney Resort, I would argue this is the flagship hotel of all of Disney’s hotels. Located within Tokyo DisneySea, Hotel MiraCosta (MiraCosta is Italian for “view of the coast”) is the only Disney hotel located entirely within a theme park. In fact, the hotel is a major part of the park and its theme. Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta is hands down the most extravagantly themed and most luxurious hotel ever created by Disney. 

As the picture above showcases, guests have spectacular views of the Mediterranean Harbor and Mysterious Island port-of-calls in Tokyo DisneySea. Rooms contain an Italian theme with some rooms featuring Disney character constellations on the ceilings and murals of DisneySea’s Mediterranean Harbor on the walls. Entrance into Tokyo DisneySea takes seconds as the hotel has its own private entrance into the park. If you’ve ever wanted to spend the night in a Disney park, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta is your best bet. No hotel in the world can top its location, luxury and experience.

Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta: Rooms

Rooms at Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta are listed by their location within the hotel: Tuscany Side, Venice Side and Porto Paradiso Side. Each offers different ambiance, charm and of course, view of the park. The Tuscany Side features more views of the hotel and park entrance,  and the Venice Side features views of the Venetian canals and gondolas. The Porto Paradiso Side, named after the town guests first walk through in Tokyo DisneySea (like Main Street, USA at Disneyland) features sweeping views of Mediterranean Harbor and Mysterious Island. For the best view, book a Porto Paradiso Side room.

The hotel also offers Speciale Rooms and Suites. These rooms are either located on the Venice Side or Porto Paradiso Side. Speciale Rooms and Suites are like the hotel’s “Club Level” rooms and include access to an exclusive lounge, Salone dell’Amico and breakfast at BellaVista Lounge. I’ll include these rooms as a separate category from the standard rooms I will list first.

Rooms average 400 square feet to as high as 2140 square feet for the Il Magnifo Suite (appropriately named). Each room includes the standard Tokyo Disney branded room amenities such as a toothbrush, hairbrush, slippers and pajamas. Additionally, rooms include an electric kettle, tea and a mini refrigerator. Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta rooms also include a mini bar with soft drinks and beer for a fee. Complimentary mineral water is provided.

Rooms are broken down into the following categories:

Tuscany Side:

  1. Capitano Mickey Superior Room: 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed or 1 double bed and 1 trundle bed).
  2. Capitano Mickey Superior Room (Open Type): 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Open type rooms do not a door between washroom, bathroom or toilet areas.
  3. Capitano Mickey Triple Room: 3 people (3 regular beds).

Venice Side:

  1. Superior Room: 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed or 1 double bed and 1 trundle bed).
  2. Triple Room: 3 people (3 regular beds).
  3. Palazzo Patio Room: 4 people (2 regular beds, 1 cruise bed and 1 trundle bed) Includes small patio on the first floor.

Porto Paradiso Side:

  1. Superior Room (Partial View): 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Includes view that faces town of Porto Paradiso, but view may be partially obstructed by walls and roofs of the town.
  2. Superior Room (Piazza View): 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed or 1 double and 1 trundle bed) Includes view of the piazza and townscape of Porto Paradiso.
  3. Superior Room (Piazza Grand View): 3 beds (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Includes view of the piazza, townscape of Porto Paradiso and a partial view of the harbor.
  4. Superior Room (Harbor View): 3 guests (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Includes panoramic view of the entire harbor of Porto Paradiso.
  5. Triple Room (Piazza View): 3 people (3 regular beds) Includes view of the piazza and townscape of Porto Paradiso.

Speciale Rooms: All Speciale Rooms include access to the exclusive lounge, Salone dell’Amico and breakfast at either BellaVista Lounge or hotel room. The Speciale Rooms are listed by location.

Venice Side:

  1. Terrace Room: 2 people (1 double bed) Includes 332 feet squared outdoor terrace that offers an unforgettable view of the Palazo Canals. Room is located on the top floor, includes two bathrooms and a separate living area from the bedroom. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge or hotel room.

Porto Paradiso Side:

  1. Superior Room (Harbor View): 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Includes panoramic view of the entire harbor of Porto Paradiso. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge.
  2. Balcony Room (Piazza View): 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Includes balcony and view of the piazza and townscape of Porto Paradiso. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge.
  3. Balcony Room (Harbor View): 3 people (2 regular beds and 1 trundle bed) Includes balcony with magnificent view of Tokyo DisneySea and the Porto Paradiso harbor. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge.
  4. Terrace Room (Piazza View): 2 people (1 double bed) Includes 332 feet squared outdoor terrace that offers a view of the piazza and the townscape of Porto Paradiso. Room is located on the top floor, includes two bathrooms and a separate living area from the bedroom. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge or hotel room.
  5. Terrace Room (Harbor View): 2 people (1 double bed) Includes 332 feet squared outdoor terrace that offers a panoramic view of the entire harbor of Porto Paradiso. Room is located on the top floor, includes two bathrooms and a separate living area from the bedroom. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge or hotel room.
  6. Terrace Room (Harbor Grand View): 2 people (1 double bed) Includes 332 feet squared outdoor terrace that offers a breathtaking view of the harbor. Room is located on the top floor, includes two bathrooms and a separate living area from the bedroom. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge or hotel room.
  7. Harbor Room (Piazza View): 3 people (2 regular beds side by side and 1 trundle bed) Includes two large windows looking down at the townscape of Porto Paradiso. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge or hotel room.
  8. Harbor Room (Harbor View): 3 people (2 regular beds side by side and 1 trundle bed) Includes two large windows with a view of the entire harbor of Porto Paradiso. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge or hotel room.
  9. Porto Paradiso Suite: 2 people (2 regular beds) Includes separate living room and view of Porto Paradiso. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge or hotel room.
  10. MiraCosta Suite: 3 people (2 regular beds side by side and 1 trundle bed) Includes ultimate view of Mediterranean Harbor and a spacious living room. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge or hotel room.
  11. Il Magnifico Suite: 2 people (1 double bed) Includes commanding view of Mediterranean Harbor. Breakfast: BellaVista Lounge or hotel room.

A “regular bed” is about the size of an American twin, a “double bed” is about the size of an American queen and a “trundle bed” is a low, wheeled bed that is stored under a normal bed that can be rolled out for use. A “cruise bed” are about the size of a trundle bed and can sleep only one person.

Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta: Amenities and Facilities

Guests of Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta can utilize the below amenities along with the standard amenities listed in the Introduction:

Amenities:

  1. Happy 15 Entry: On the second day until checkout day, guests can enter Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea 15 minutes before the park’s scheduled opening time (Current as of June 1, 2020). Happy 15 is not available on day of check-in.
  2. Complimentary Monorail: Guests can request a complimentary monorail pass at the hotel’s front counter or at the Hotel Service Counter at the Tokyo Disney Resort Welcome Center. The monorail links the major areas of each park and requires a fee without the monorail pass.
  3. Early Check In: Guests can check in early at the hotel’s front desk from 7AM to 1PM or the Hotel Service Counter at the Tokyo Disney Resort Welcome Center (next to JR Maihama Station) from 7:30AM to 4PM. Guests of Concierge Rooms and Suites can complete check-in procedures at Salone dell’Amico. All guests completing early check-in procedures will receive their room keys and luggage will be held by the hotel. Guests can enter their rooms starting at 4:30PM.
  4. Merchandise Delivery: Items purchased in the parks can be delivered to the hotel for pickup. Items will be delivered to the Home Delivery Service Counter located on the second floor of the hotel. The counter is open from 7AM to 11PM. Items purchased after 4PM will be available for pickup the following day.

Restaurants:

  1. Oceano (Reservations accepted): Full buffet or full-course meals serving Mediterranean cuisine. Guests who order the buffet or course meals can view the shows at Tokyo DisneySea from the restaurant’s terrace (excluding breakfast). A private dining room is also available with 36 seats.
    1. Breakfast: 6:30Am to 10AM.
    2. Lunch: 11:30AM to 2:30PM.
    3. Dinner:
      1. Course: 5PM to 9PM.
      2. Buffet: 5PM to 10PM.
  2. Silk Road Garden (Reservations Accepted): Full service restaurant serving full course meals specializing in Cantonese dishes. The restaurant is themed to Marco Polo’s journey from Italy to China via the Silk Road. A private room with 10 seats and another private room with 6 seats for parties of 6 or more can be booked in advanced. Depending on the time, guests who order a course meal can view the shows taking place at Tokyo DisneySea from the terrace at Oceano.
    1. Lunch: 11AM to 2PM.
    2. Dinner:
      1. Course: 5PM to 9PM.
      2. A la carte: 5PM to 10PM. 
  3. BellaVista Lounge (Reservations accepted during meal times): Lobby bar with sweeping views of Mediterranean Harbor, serving meals, drinks and Italian dishes. Breakfast is served as a buffet.
    1. Breakfast: 6:30AM to 10AM.
    2. Lunch: 11:30AM to 2:30PM.
    3. Dinner: 5PM to 10PM.
    4. Light Meals: 2:30PM to 5PM and 10PM to 11PM.

Shops:

  1. MickeyAngelo Gifts (8AM to 11PM): The shop sells a broad range of items, including original merchandise found only at Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, Tokyo Disney Resort merchandise and daily-use items. The shop does not sell medicinal products.

Other Facilities:

  1. Salone dell’Amico (7AM to 11PM): Exclusive lounge for guests staying in Speciale Rooms or Suites. Guests can use the lounge to check in and out. Guests can also enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, including beer and wine, in a spacious and relaxing atmosphere.
    1. The lounge is available from 2PM on the day of check-in until 12PM day of checkout.
  2. Hotel/Park Gateway: Entrance that gives guests direct access to Tokyo DisneySea. The gateway is not available during Happy 15.
  3. Terme Venezia (8AM to 6PM): Indoor pool with a luxurious interior reminiscent of an ancient Roman bath. There is also an outdoor pool with the feel of an Italian resort. The facility is equipped with a sauna and Jacuzzi. Lockers and towels are available free of charge.
    1. Indoor Pool / Spa Area (10AM – 10PM): Open year round.
    2. Outdoor Pool (9AM to 6PM): Only open during the summer, usually July to August.
    3. Hippocampi (10AM to 5PM): Poolside bar serving soft drinks, sandwiches, snacks and desserts.
    4. Below are the fees to use the spa and pools (children 3 and under are free):
      1. Pools / Spa during summer: $30/adult 12 years and older and $15/children ages 4 – 11.
      2. Pools / Spa not during summer: $20/adults 12 years and older and $10/children ages 4 – 11.
      3. Spa Area: $10/adults 12 years and older and $5 children ages 4 – 11.
      4. Rules are strictly enforced and listed below:
        1. Guests with tattoos are required to cover their tattoos with a rash guard or other garment.
        2. Kids under 11 must be supervised by a guardian 16 or older.
        3. Inflatable tubes/pool toys are not allowed. Complimentary arm floats and kickboards are provided.
        4. The Spa has separate areas for men and women. Swimwear is not allowed in the jet bath or sauna.
        5. No food or beverages at the pool facilities.
        6. Smoking is not allowed at the pool facilities.

Conclusion

Despite only four “official” Disney hotels, the Tokyo Disney Resort offers a ton variety over its four properties. If you desire more time in the parks, Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel is your best bet. If you desire upmost luxury and a hotel stay you will never forget, the obvious choice is Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta.

Wherever you choose to stay, you will encounter some of the best, if not the best, hospitality in the world. Japanese culture takes pride in every occupation, especially customer service. As soon as you walk through the hotel doors, you will be treated respectfully and as an honored guest. Whereas the Disney hotel castmembers in the US tend to be below par, the Tokyo Disney Resort castmembers are the best in the world. Nothing can top their customer service. The high price of the hotels is almost worth it for the outstanding castmembers.

Outside the amazing castmembers, the hotels are fantastic in their design, especially the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and of course, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta. Unlike the Grand Floridan or the Grand Californian, the top two hotels in Japan feel like and are luxury hotels. Again, Japan takes great pride in their work and it shows. I balk at paying over $500/night at the Grand Californian, but I will pay $800/night with ease at Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta. A hotel inside the most detailed and unique park every conceived by man – take my money please. And it screams luxury. What else could be better?

However, be warned. The amazing hotels are notoriously difficult to book, especially Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta. Hotels can be booked 5 months before your desired trip at 9AM Tokyo time. DO NOT forget this booking window. If you fail to book at this time, most of the rooms will be gone. Trust me, hotel rooms at Tokyo Disney sell out faster than hotcakes. If you purchase a crazy expensive vacation package, you can book six months in advance. Either way, it’s a difficult task. And the resort will only take MasterCard to book the rooms, not Visa (although Visa can be used in the parks). If the website fails, you can call, but that’s not any easier.

If you do score a room, you will be in for a treat. I would argue most of the rooms are worth the price, especially any room on the Port Paradiso Side at Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta. What could be better than waking up to the Mediterranean Harbor background music as you watch the sun rise over Mt. Prometheus. I could spend all day watching that view as the park wakes up, transitions into shows and ends with the stunning lights around the volcano. Tokyo Disney Resort, it’s time for another trip.

Thoughts?

Thank you for reading our guide on the official Disney hotels of the Tokyo Disney Resort! We hope this guide helps with your vacation planning needs. While you plan your trip, please read our Tokyo Disneyland One-Day Itinerary HERE and our Tokyo DisneySea One-Day Itinerary HERE! For those will some extra time, please read Analysis – Tokyo DisneySea – Disney’s Finest Theme Park HERE.

Have you stayed at one of the four official hotels? How was it? Did you stay in a Port Paradiso room? Let us know in the comments below!

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