Pass Cases

One of the most popular items throughout the park are the Pass Cases. In Japan, no matter what city you’re living in, requires you to buy a metro or train pass card which you can load all your money onto in order to take the trains. This means all you need to do to pay your fare is scan your card and go! It’s so easy, especially for foreigners, since you don’t need to worry about figuring out the particular price per distance. Because these pass cards are so prevalent, cases to carry them in have become one of Japan’s hottest accessories.

And Disney doesn’t hesitate to corner the market! Here you can buy the heads of many of your favourite Disney Characters, even some which aren’t the mega-popular Disney Princesses we only see merchandise for in the West. The hamburger pass case is one of the most popular despite the fact that it isn’t a character at all! So even if you’re not a huge Disney fan, but love these cases, there is something for you!

PRICE: 1,800 yen

Sublimation Shirts

Tokyo Disney’s iconic “sublimation” shirts are one of the most sought-after pieces of merchandise. They often come out with different patterns or themes throughout the year but the consistent ones are the movie character groupings. They are so bright and colourful that no Disney fan can leave without buying at least one! This year they also release several shirts with patterns created from memorable areas of the DisneySea park such as Mermaid Lagoon’s mosaics and Toy Story Mania’s cutouts. Some Disney character t-shirt can look cheesy or too childish but these shirts’ patterns are so impressive and dynamic that you won’t hesitate to wear them all over the place!

PRICE: 2,600 yen

Baseball Caps

Something adorable which can be worn easily outside of the parks are the Mickey ear baseball caps. Essentially they are a baseball cap with two giant pompoms on either side to replicate Mickey’s ears. These come in a variety of colours and during the Springtime and special events often come in limited edition hues. They are both casual and sporty and give any outfit you wear a joyous spirit!

PRICE: 3,500 yen

Sunglasses

The character sunglasses at Tokyo Disney were something I was dying to get and went I finally saw all the options I was overwhelmed! I finally decided on the pair I had been coveting from afar for a month, the Donald and Daisy kissing pair! They had a variety of other characters, including Winnie the Pooh, The Monsters Inc. favourites and a selection of Mickey and Minnie seasonal options. These are so cute and on a sunny day are the perfect thing to up your look.

PRICE: 1,800 yen

Minnie Bows and Mickey Ears

The oversized bows, modelled after the ones Minnie wears in her hair, are Tokyo’s version of the traditional sequinned Minnie ears found in the US parks. These come in a myriad of colours but the seasonal selection is always extra special. Summer 2018 brought patterns designed after different summer fruits! The Mickey ears are similar to the ones found in the US parks but they are totally unique to Japan so if you’re a collector this is a great place to get something you can’t get anywhere else! Mickey train conductor hats are also available due to the prevalence of trains in Japan and are a great souvenir of your trip to Tokyo.

Price: 1,400 – 2,600 yen, depending on style and size

Popcorn Buckets

Tokyo Disney Popcorn is bar-none the best kind of popcorn from all the parks around the world. They have weirder and wilder flavours which demand your gluttonous attention. And there is no better way to eat it then out of a themed popcorn bucket. These make GREAT souvenirs and are beautiful pieces to carry around the park with you. There are always the iconic classics (Dumbo, Cinderella’s carriage and Ariel’s Seashell) but the speciality ones which are limited edition are where it’s at! When Tokyo Disney was celebrating Donald Duck’s birthday, they came out with a limited edition birthday cake popcorn bucket that was so stunning, it was hard to believe it wasn’t real cake! After you purchase your bucket, the popcorn refills are discounted, giving you more reasons to try out all the different flavours.

PRICE: 1,600 – 3,200 yen depending on size and design

Duffy

Duffy is the most popular character all over Tokyo Disney. He was once a discarded merchandising endeavour for Disneyland. Marketed as Mickey’s stuffed bear, it didn’t catch on with US audiences. Seeing it’s potential, Tokyo took on Duffy as the mascot for their new park, Tokyo DisneySea. With expert marketing, a darling storyline and an adorable character, Duffy caught on like wildfire in Japan. These stuffed bears can be purchased all over the park and you can also buy his friends, Shelley May, Gelatoni and Stella Lou. Each of the stuffed animals come with their own outfits so you can style your Duffy and Friends to match your own personal style. These are absolutely darling and if you’ve got kids, this is the best kind of souvenir they can cuddle with for years to come.

PRICE: 3,900 yen

Pins

While Disney pins are much bigger in the US, the Tokyo parks do have a few unique options available. Much like the rest of the merch at Tokyo Disney, these pins are wildly adorable and creative. I was sure to pick up the ones with the names of the parks spelt out in traditional Japanese lettering but there are also a selection of character pins worth checking out.

PRICE: 800 – 1,000 yen

Tomica Cars

One of Japan’s most beloved form of collectables are these Tomica’s cars. A new car is released from the yearly lineup on the third Saturday of every month and you’ll see huge lineups outside of hobby stores on those days. But Disney produces their own line of Tomica cars which have become extremely sought-after in the parks. New ones are constantly coming out. They are miniatures of some of the real cars which drive up and down the streets of Tokyo Disney as well as fantastical models of cars designed after various Disney characters. These are great for kids and adults alike.

PRICE: 800 – 1,200 yen

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Chopsticks

While in Japan, you’ll be eating with chopsticks every day! If you’re not familiar with using these, visiting Japan is like taking a crash course! Bring back some of those memories with a charming set of your own Disney themed chopsticks. They come in a variety of design featuring some of your favourite Disney characters.

PRICE: 800 – 1,000 yen

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Oversized Character Bags

Throughout the park, you’ll find various oversized bags with the darling faces of certain popular characters. Duffy is a popular one, followed by Gelatoni, Chandu the Tiger and there is even a giant version of the tiny hamburger bag. These are colour and cute and while they are on the pricey side of things if you’re looking for a large bag to carry on a daily basis which is fantastically whimsical, this is the bag for you!

Customizable Pens 

If on the other hand, you’re looking for something a little smaller but just as fun, the stationary stores in Tokyo Disney sell all sorts of pens. Now, this might sound a but boring but it couldn’t be further from that! Each of the pens come with two exchangeable accessories. You can buy all different toppers for your pens, mix and match, and create a customized piece of stationery just for you!

Price: 850 yen, toppers 500 – 700 yen

Phone Cases

If you’re anything like me, you have a thousand silicon phone cases. Not only are these so cute, they really do a good job of keeping your phone saf ! They do create a rather oversized version of your phone but I find the larger the phone, the easier it is for me to find! The unique cases at Disney are marvelous. They feature some obscure characters and designs you couldn’t even dream up that the Disney Imagineers have already thought of for you!

Squishies

Squishies are one of those fads which is sweeping the nation right now. Fidget spinners are a thing of the past and now it is all about Squishies! These are essentially brightly coloured foam toys in all sorts of different shapes and sizes which you can squish but then after a few seconds, will return to their original form. It’s very relaxing and sort of like the millennial stress ball. Disney caught onto the trend fast here in Tokyo and you can find Squishies in the shapes of Disney Characters as well as some of the iconic food items which you’ll find throughout the parks!

Cosmetics

At the Disney parks, you can always find different cosmetic brands doing collaborations with Disney, creating beautiful packaging with our favourite characters. So if you’ll looking for a lip balm or sun lotions, pick it up here – although it might cost a little more, the cute packaging will make you happy every time you go to grab it.

PRICE: 1,800 – 3,200 (depends on the type of product)

Fake Food Keychains

Food within Tokyo Disney parks is out of control and people are obsessed with it. So much that there are even souvenir merchandise all surrounding the food at the parks. All over Japan you’ll see fake food in restaurant windows and storefront advertising what can be eaten within. At Tokyo Disney, they have used the fake food styling trend to develop new merchandise! You can have a keychain with your favourite meal from the park cheerfully displayed no matter where you go!

PRICE: 1,800 yen

Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea Souvenir Shirt

Although there are a lot of well-priced items in the park, there is perhaps none as cheap and iconic as the Tokyo Disneyland simple logo t-shirt. They sell these in vacuum sealed bags and although the quality is slightly less than the other shirts in the park, you get a lovely pale grey souvenir shirt with the Tokyo Disney logo on it for less than $15 USD. Since they are vacuum sealed they make for cheap and easy to pack souvenirs to take home to the entire family!

PRICE: 1,500 yen

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Rice Scoops

Another Japanese souvenir to grab in this park are the kitchen accessories, especially these adorable rice scoops. They come in a variety of character designs but my favourite is the Donald Duck scoop in the shape of his yellow foot sticking out of a water buoy! Rice scoops are textured spoons which help portion out freshly cooked rice.

Price: 500 yen (Minnie, Mickey, and Donald), 800 yen (Winnie the Pooh)

Lint Rollers

Let’s face it, if you like your cloth to look clean, most of us have a lint roller stashed in our purse at all times. Disney wants you to customize your lint rollers and have two sizes with whimsical designs. The larger version is meant for lint rolling your carpets and rugs. The cutest part of these are characters whose tails are the handle for the roller!

Price: 1,500 yen

What were your favourite souvenirs from this magical park?!

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Table Of Contents

1. Table Service
   • Magellan's
   • Teddy Roosevelt Lounge
   • Restaurant Sakura
2. Counter Service
   • Vulcania
   • New York Deli
   • Mama Biscotti's Bakery
   • Casbah Food Court
3. Snacks
   • Chandu's Tail
   • Gyoza Dog
   • Ukiwah Bun
   • Herb & Tomato Popcorn
   • Potato Churro
   • Omiyage Boxes
4. Desserts
   • Sea Salt Ice Cream Monaka
   • Alien Mochi
   •  Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich
5. Drinks
   • DeepSea Pineapple Smoothie
   • Vanilla Smoothie & Coffee Jelly
   • D's Delights Salty Frozen Dessert Drink
   • Frozen Beer
   • Themed Convenience Store Drinks

Table Service

If you have some money to splash out you can’t go wrong with Magellan’s. This is one of the most popular restaurants in the park so be prepared to wait. You can always put your name down on a wait list and come back when your table is ready. The restaurant opens at 10am, so arriving around then is your best option for making your reservation. If you have the option, ask for a table in the ‘secret room’ which is located behind a trick bookshelf which opens up into a secret wine cellar.

Magellan’s

Magellan’s feels like the regal and secretive meeting place of people like Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo where they would go on a dark and stormy night to discuss science, art and all things in between. Magellan’s is a fine dining table service restaurant and creates dishes like wagyu beef, grilled scallop salad and Crème brûlée. The menu is a Prix fix with different price levels. They range from ¥4,900 – ¥ 8,400 ($45-$77 USD) but for the food you get this is MORE than worth it! Plus, the ambiance and decor really can’t be beaten!

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Teddy Roosevelt Lounge

The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge is located inside the giant S.S. Columbia ship, which is docked outside the American Waterfront. Inside, it feels like a vintage smoking room from the 1920’s. The staff is all dressed in flapper costumes and jazz music plays throughout. The dimly lit wooden lounge is covered in rich textures and beautiful upholstery. The food here is suave and typical of American restaurants from that era. Since its rather on the pricey side, if you want a chance to experience the ambience, get a table and order the seasonal parfait instead of an entire meal. There is always something being changed up here so you never know what will be on offer. You can even order it in a souvenir glass for an extra something to remember your meal by. The parfait alone is ¥1,230 ($11 USD) and with the Souvenir Glass is ¥2,260 ($20 USD).

Restaurant Sakura

If DisneySea is one of your first stops on your visit to Japan and you’re dying to try some Japanese food, you really can’t go wrong by visiting Restaurant Sakura! Inside you’ll find all the traditional dishes Japan is famous for; udon, tempura, sushi and tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet). It’s not too pricey either for a meal, set range from ¥1,800 – ¥2,500 ($16 – $22 USD), so you can afford to try a few different options! The interior is beautiful but not Japanese decor, in case you were expecting something more traditional.

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Counter Service

Vulcania

Vulcania is one of those counter service restaurants you just can’t believe is counter service! Carved into the side of Mount Prometheus, is it meant to look like a geothermal station’s mess hall, but the food is, I’m sure, much better than those scientists ever got! This is where you should come if you’re looking for something Asian to try on your trip. While the food isn’t typically Japanese, you can try Chinese dumplings, Shrimp in Chili Sauce, Spicy Tofu w/ Minced Pork and even their new lunch and dinner set which comes with their take on Ramen noodles. Dishes are about ¥980 ($9 USD).

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New York Deli

If on the other hand you’re looking for something more familiar to the North American palette after days of Japanese meals, head down to the American Waterfront, and stop by New York Deli. This counter service restaurant is heralded as one of the best places to eat in the Disney Park universe. Mouthwatering stacks of meat piled on top of soft bread and crunchy pickles will make your hungry stomach very happy. The theming inside is, once more, unparalleled! Details you’d expect in a fancy sit-down restaurant are all over the place. Here you’re treated like a king at the price of a pauper.

Mama Biscotti’s Bakery

This little cafe is the perfect place to visit after your morning rush to get Toy Story Mania FastPasses and early morning rides. Here is where you’ll be able to find a good cup of coffee to keep you going all day as well as a HUGE selection of fluffy Italian and Japanese pastries. Picking up a selection of a few is a great plan in case you get caught in a long line when hunger strikes!

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Casbah Food Court

Casbah Food Court is one of the most immersive counter service restaurants I’ve been at a DisneyPark. Located inside the Arabian Coast, the interior of this food court looks like an ancient eastern bazaar. Intricate fabrics cover the ceiling, multicoloured Turkish lamps hang from the rooftop and beautiful mosaics decorate the walls. Inside, there are a few different counters serving curries from around the world! The best option here is the Three Curry Combo with Chicken, Beef, Shrimp curry served with rice and naan for ¥ 1,020 . This is less than $10 USD! Although the serving size is less than you might be used to in North America, the quality of the curry is out of this world. The naan is soft, the curry is rich and spicy and sitting in the most transporting environment, you feel like you’re dining in a very expensive restaurant.

Snacks

Chandu’s Tail

Chandu is the little tiger sidekick in Disneysea’s stand-alone ride, “Sinbad Storybook Adventure”. If you’ve ever had a curry bun, you’re going to love Chandu’s Tail. These treats can be found in the Sultan’s Oasis in the Arabian Coast. Year round these buns are filled with creamy chicken curry and during the springtime are filled with spicy beef and cheese. curry At only ¥500 ($4.50 USD) these are a steal and look – how could anything get any cuter?!

Gyoza Dog

Down the stairs from the Mysterious Island Gift Shop is one of the real treasures of the park. The Gyoza Dog is Tokyo’s answer to a hot dog, for an on-the-go treat! In its simplest form, it is an enormous dumpling bun stuffed with minced pork. The bun itself is like biting inside a cloud. I cannot express how soft this snack really is. The snack only costs ￥430 ($4 USD) and will definitely fill you up if you’re looking for something to keep you going during that mid-morning period. This place fills up FAST during the dinner and lunch rush so visiting outside those hours is preferable. But even when there is a huge line, the menu is small enough that people will take your order before you even reach the counter which really speeds the process along! So don’t be afraid to wait in line, it’s worth it!

Ukiwah Bun

The Ukiwah Bun can be found in the coastal themed harbour of Port Discovery. Ukiwah translates into English as “lifesaver” which is why these adorable little buns are shaped like tiny, round red and white lifesavers. They are served in a plastic wrap with the image of Donald on top which makes it looks like Donald is jumping out of the lifesaver, so cute!!! But they aren’t just cute to look at, they are delicious to boot. Stuffed with shrimp dumpling filling inside a soft bun, they are the perfect thing to eat on the go. At only ￥450 ($4 USD) you might find yourself eating two!

Herb & Tomato Popcorn

Disney Popcorn is an iconic treat but the flavours in Tokyo are next level! And while they might seem a little outta this world they are more worth giving a try. The flavours usually available are; Milk Chocolate, Soy Sauce and Butter, Curry, Honey, Black Pepper and our favourite Herb and Tomato (which is basically PIZZA!). They often have limited edition flavours available during holidays or special events. Speciality flavours such as Strawberry, Milk Tea, Jalapeno and coconut. But the best part about the popcorn are the adorable souvenir buckets they come in.

Buckets can be purchased in some of the souvenir shops or certain featured ones can be bought at the popcorn vendors carts. We got the BuzzLightyear bucket which looked like the real Buzz Toy in it’s collector’s box. It looks incredible up on our shelves so definitely worth the price. The popcorn costs ¥350 ($3 USD) for a regular box and around ¥1400-¥2000 ($13 – 18 USD) for a souvenir bucket. BUT a refill of the bucket will only cost your ¥500 ($4.50 USD) so if you’re travelling with friends and are up for sharing this is a great deal! Grab the bucket and try as many flavours as you can!

Potato Churro

Churros in any Disney park are a popular option. The lines for them are often just as long as some of the rides! During the holidays, the churros are often seasoned with specialty flavours like strawberry, cotton candy or cafe au lait! They only cost ¥310 ($2.80 USD) so they are much better priced than in any of the US parks – worth trying as many flavours as you can find!

Omiyage Boxes

Inside almost all of the souvenir shops at DisneySea, you’ll find the most adorably designed Omiyage Boxes. “Omiyage” is a Japanese word which refers to the giving of a gifts (typically something edible) which one brings back to their family and co-workers after a trip or vacation. They are usually impeccably presented as well as delicious. And at DisneySea, they don’t take any shortcuts. The tins, boxes, bowls and treats themselves are all so beautiful you’ll find it hard to give them away. Be sure to check out the limited edition seasonal box sets, that is, if they haven’t already sold out!

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Desserts

Sea Salt Ice Cream Monaka

A monaka is a Japanese treat, traditionally served with a dollop of red bean paste inside two mochi wafers. Here at the park they have revamped it into something cool for a hot day. Two crispy wafers, in the shape of a seashell, contain sea salt ice cream and a dollop of raspberry filling instead of the red bean. The combination of the tart berries, sweet cream and hint of salt is ABSOLUTE perfection! Grab one of these while you’re visiting Mermaid Lagoon as the seashell design makes for a great photo op in front of Ariel’s kingdom! I’m amazed they’re only ￥310, less than $3 USD if the exchange rate is good.

Alien Mochi

Toy Story is such an important movie in Japan and they LOVE their Toy Story merch and themed food! One of the most popular items in the park are these ice cream mochi. Mochi are little dumplings made from gluttonous rice and here filled with ice cream in three flavours. The mochis are shapes into the heads of the aliens from Toy Story and served stacked one on top of the other like they would be in the crane machine. Three mochi will cost you ¥360 ($3.20 USD) and they often have speciality souvenir carriers which cost ¥880 ($8 USD).

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 Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich

Japan has found it’s answer to the classic Mickey Ice Cream Bar at Disneyland, and that is their Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich. Sandwiched between two dedicated cookies flavoured with a hint of coffee is a creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s soft, cool and absolutely delicious. For only ¥300 ($2.70 USD) youll want to try ore than one. 

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Drinks

DeepSea Pineapple Smoothie

If you’re looking for something to drink that’s not just the typical soda, head over to Port Discovery beside Nemo and Friends Searider ride and try out this tropical cocktail. Looking at it from afar it looks like layers of the ocean, the top is blue slush, the middle is filled with blue jelly and the bottom has a layer of yellow tapioca balls to represents the ocean floor. If you are a fan of the texture of bubble tea, you’ll love this drink! It’s ¥400 ($3.8 USD)and comes in an adorable cup!

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Vanilla Smoothie & Coffee Jelly

For an afternoon pick me up there is nothing better than the Vanilla Smoothie with Coffee Jelly over in the Sultan’s Oasis. There are so many layers of flavours, it makes it a joy to drink. The sweetness of the smoothie is cut with the bitter coffee, a fantastic blend. A cup will run you ¥500. Although small in size, it’s BIG in flavour. 

D’s Delights Salty Frozen Dessert Drink

If you’re not in the mood for coffee, D’s has another iconic treat up their sleeve. The “salty” dessert drink is made from creamy vanilla ice cream, with raspberry and lychee puree. Mixed in is a hint of salt which takes the entire sip up a level. But be sure to mix it well otherwise you might be a mouthful of pure salt! For only ¥500 it’s a luxurious steal!

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Frozen Beer

On a hot day, or even just as a way to relax your tired body, there is nothing better than an ice cold beer. Oh wait, yes there is – a FROZEN beer! Down beside the model of the Nautilus in Mysterious Island is where you can find this elixir. For only ¥700, if you’re looking for something with a kick, this is it

Themed Convenience Store Drinks

At any of the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel’s, you’ll find their very own convenience stores! If you’ve read any of my other posts on Tokyo, you’ll know that convenience stores are EVERYTHING in Japan! They are no different here at Tokyo Disney Resort. Inside are the typical convenience store foods but you’ll ALSO find uniquely themed food, drinks and snacks! Even their bottled water is packaged in adorable bottles in the shape of beloved Disney characters. If you’re not staying on Disney property, you can find these at the 7-Eleven’s near Maihama station.

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Did this post make you hungry?! It sure made me miss all those incredible foods and miss Japan even more! Let me know what you’re looking forward to eating or if you’ve already been to DisneySea what dish was your favourite!

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