Planning a magical stay at Toy Story Hotel Tokyo before your park visit?
This is the hotel our family stays at the most!
It offers the best value with great park access, early entry perks (Happy Entry), and a fully immersive Toy Story world.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to make the most of your stay at the best Tokyo Disney hotel for kids.
🌟 1. How to Enjoy Toy Story Hotel Tokyo
🏞️ Explore the Hotel
📸 Explore the Toy Story-themed courtyard: Colorful, photo-perfect spots await you. Arrive 1 hour before check-in (around 2 PM) to avoid crowds.
🚗 Ride both elevators: Buzz and Woody make different announcements depending on the side you ride. Kids love it!
📄 Complete the Mission game: Get a Mission sheet on the 1st floor. Return it completed to the Cast Member to receive exclusive stickers.
💡 Extra Tip
🧡 For those staying at Toy Story Hotel with kids, exploring the garden and completing missions early helps beat the rush and maximize fun.
🏦 2. Make the Most of Hotel Services
📋 Before You Check In
📱 Enable online check-in by 20:59 the day before: This allows your room key to be issued directly to your smartphone around 3 PM on your check-in day, saving you time at the front desk.
🚉 Using Maihama Station?: Take advantage of the Disney Resort Welcome Center located right next to the station.
🎒 Free luggage delivery: Drop off your bags at the Welcome Center and they’ll be delivered directly to the hotel for free.
🧾 Check-in available at the Welcome Center: Skip the hotel front desk and check in early at the station!
🌐 During Your Stay
🎟️ Happy Entry Tips: If you used the online check-in option, be sure to stop by the front desk the day before your park visit to pick up your Happy Entry pass. This ticket allows early entry to Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea.
⚠️The front desk tends to get crowded around 3:00 PM during check-in time, so we recommend picking up your pass after 5:00 PM when the line is usually shorter.
🌐 Luggage delivery to other Disney hotels: If you’re staying at another official hotel afterward, drop off your bags at the 1F service counter for free transfer.
🛋️ Get kids’ amenities early: Pajamas and toothbrushes for kids are available at the service counter. If you’ve used the luggage delivery service from the Welcome Center, it’s best to request the amenities when picking up your luggage—this way, you can avoid lining up twice.
🏥 Nursing room available: Includes a microwave—perfect for warming bottles.
🏧 Convenience store options: Save money by dining on well-stocked convenience meals like bento and side dishes. The convenience store also offers a microwave service, so you can enjoy hot meals anytime.
🔓 3. Booking Tips & Alternate Options
🗓️ Reservation Strategy
Booking through the official Tokyo Disney Resort website is highly recommended for Toy Story Hotel. It gives you access to benefits like priority restaurant reservations, which are only available to guests with official bookings. However, competition is fierce, so you’ll need to be ready to access the site right when reservations open.
Even if you don’t secure a spot immediately, don’t give up! Cancellations happen frequently, and persistence often pays off. Keep checking back!
For weekday stays in particular, Rakuten Travel occasionally shows availability, so it’s worth keeping an eye on their listings as well.
🏨 What to Do If It’s Fully Booked
Even if you can’t get a reservation right away, don’t worry. Fantasy Springs and Hotel MiraCosta are also extremely popular Disney hotels, but they are highly competitive to book. It’s a smart idea to secure a backup hotel in advance while continuing to check for cancellations.
⚠️ Check cancellation policies to avoid fees.
🏩 Recommended alternatives:
Official hotels like Okura and Hilton Tokyo Bay offer similar excellent access to the parks as Toy Story Hotel, making them convenient choices as well.
🔍 Explore More Options
There are many hotels with great access to the parks—not just Toy Story Hotel! Check out our detailed comparison article and find the best hotel option for your family’s needs.
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🏨 Toy Story Hotel Tokyo offers the perfect blend of fun, comfort, and convenience for families. From themed missions to Happy Entry Tokyo Disneyland perks, every moment here brings joy. Book early, plan smart, and let the Toy Story magic begin!
