Big changes are afoot at Tokyo Disney Resort! Starting this week, the iconic park has updated its re-entry procedures, doing away with the traditional hand stamps used for exiting and re-entering Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Instead, guests will now need to inform a cast member when they leave the park. Their ticket will be scanned, allowing them to return later in the day. This tweak aims to streamline the process and perhaps cater to the rise in ticket prices and overall park attendance.
Reflecting on Disney’s long history, it’s clear how much admission costs have evolved. In 1955, a ticket to Disneyland, complete with ten rides, would set you back just $2.50—around $28.74 when adjusted for inflation. Fast forward to today, these costs have soared, but the magic remains unparalleled, whether you’re traversing the pathways of Disneyland Resort or soaking up the wonder at Tokyo Disney Resort.
Interestingly, the re-entry policy shift at Tokyo Disney Resort follows similar moves made by Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, which both transitioned away from hand stamps years ago. Instead of the ink-based stamps, Disneyland Resort now relies on photos of ticket holders for re-entry, and Walt Disney World employs similar tech-savvy methods.
And that’s not all the news from Tokyo Disney Resort. The beloved Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland was closed in July to make way for a bigger, better, more advanced version. Meanwhile, Tokyo DisneySea unveiled Fantasy Springs, adding four exhilarating new attractions that have guests lining up at the crack of dawn. The transformation and expansions keep coming with Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters set to close in October, making space for a new attraction inspired by “Wreck-It Ralph.”
Disney enthusiasts, what do you think of these changes? Will this new re-entry process impact your visit? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let us know how you feel about these updates!
Source: Inside the Magic
