6 Best Rides at Tokyo Disneyland You Shouldn’t Miss

There’s no doubt Tokyo Disneyland is the most magical place in Japan. But what makes Tokyo Disneyland one of the happiest destinations on the planet? Its thrilling park rides, of course! 

Tokyo Disneyland may be more of a classic Disney park than its sibling Tokyo DisneySea. However, it still holds its own brand of fun. There are unique Tokyo Disneyland rides to try out, along with classic fan-favourite thrillers like Space Mountain!

There are tons of rides and attractions to watch out for inside the park—here are our top six Tokyo Disneyland rides:

On a scale of one to ten, we give The Happy Ride with Baymax an 11 for cuteness! This Tokyo Disneyland ride is pretty straightforward—it’s a music ride developed by Big Hero 6’s Hiro Hamada and has you riding behind the adorable Baymax. Its up-tempo music and fun lyrics will have you singing it the whole day! 

Go to infinity and beyond at Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters! This interactive dark ride will have you spinning and blasting away aboard a space cruiser as you fight the evil Emperor Zurg and his minions. Each vehicle is equipped with a joystick so you can aim your laser pistols and cannons to defeat your opponents. To make it even more exciting, scores are tallied so you can see how you did at the end of this Tokyo Disneyland ride.

[ Add caption - Don’t miss the photo op in front of the Monsters, Inc’s gate! Credits to @mai_shoelace ] 

Ready to experience four minutes of fun with Boo, Mike, and Sully? Enter Monsters, Inc. scare factory aboard a gentle moving tram and look for monsters hiding in the corners with your handy flashlight. Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek! is unique to Tokyo Disneyland. And, because you won’t find this ride anywhere else, lines can get really looong. We recommend you to rush here as soon as the park opens or grab a FastPass for it.

[ Add caption - It’s an adventure with fellow pirates! Credits to Tokyo Disney Resort website ]

Set off for thrills at the wild seas of the Caribbean! On the Pirates of the Caribbean, you’ll hop aboard an indoor cruise and experience what it’s like to be part of Captain Jack Sparrow’s crew. This exciting Tokyo Disneyland ride will have cannonballs flying across your boat as you search for treasure. The line here isn’t as crowded as the others, so you can go here anytime.

[ Add caption - Brace yourself for crazy twists and turns on Big Thunder Mountain. Credits to @disneyhobbyist ] 

Travel back to the days of the ol’ Wild, Wild West without leaving Tokyo on Big Thunder Mountain! This classic Disneyland roller coaster takes you on an exhilarating cave adventure, where you and 29 others will scream with thrills as you explore the rocky side of the mountain. This high-speed Tokyo Disneyland ride can sometimes have long queues, but it is worth riding day or night!

[ add caption - Come with your friends and experience a galactic adventure at Space Mountain. Credits to @miyu_okzk ] 

Have space for one more scary ride on your must-try Tokyo Disneyland rides list? Jot down Space Mountain, and you’re in for a stirring rocket ride that blasts you through galaxies at high speeds! This Tokyo Disneyland ride is in the iconic dome towers over the park. Lines can get a bit packed here, but interactive games are available in the queue to keep you entertained while you wait for your turn!