Get into Fantasy Springs EASY without a Vacation Package!

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You don’t always need expensive Vacation Packages! In this video, I'll show you how to enter Tokyo DisneySea's all-new Fantasy Springs using only Disney Premier Access and Standby Passes. You'll see the process firsthand and get helpful tips to make your Fantasy Springs visit a breeze!
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00:00 Fantasy Springs using only DPA and Standby Passes
02:37 Getting DPA & Standby Passes
05:32 Journey to the Center of the Earth
06:02 Mobile Order
10:18 Vulcania Restaurant
16:35 Getting into Fantasy Springs
18:31 Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival…in the rain…
21:39 Mobile Order Part 2
23:20 Royal Banquet of Arendelle
31:17 Toy Story Mania!
33:41 Multi Experiences Pass
34:07 Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure
37:05 Multi Experience Pass Part 2
38:09 Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey
39:30 Tips on getting with only DPA and Standby Passes
42:27 TDR Explorer Digital Guidebooks
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@tdrexplorer Ай бұрын

Watch all my other Fantasy Springs videos so you know how to navigate this area like a pro! kzfaq.info/sun/PLYiTKnRG1VUc-mUaK-8ZXkqtKV-Xt_2_1

@baracudasmile Ай бұрын

TDR great video thank you! Planning on a 2025 Marbut vacation for my grandsons, who are experienced Disney World explorers. As in this vid seeking a simple way for ten people to experience the most rides between the parks over five days. PS this vacation will be over Christmas 2025. Help me! Planning on buying your guide when the come comes sooner.

@lelongbashi 28 күн бұрын

Dude, I saw you were there at Universal Studios Japan just now in the afternoon.

@kaitlynmercier2611 Ай бұрын

not me sitting here watching this while waiting in line for fantasy springs

@nomaam9288 Ай бұрын

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@Richard7481 6 күн бұрын

I was at TDS at the end of May on a regular Monday. I assumed Fantasy Springs would be invitation only as it wasn’t officially open at the time, but in the evening, a sign said it was open to all guests. Amazing as I didn’t expect that at all. The rides were off limits for mere mortals without invitations or special tickets, as were the shops, but the area was free to explore. It’s definitely a beautiful new area they’ve added and will no doubt be heaving for years to come as it will be the most popular spot in an already unbelievably popular theme park.

@OkiDingo Ай бұрын

This is the video people should watch (they should watch all your videos, but follow this one)….the vacation packages are ridiculously priced! Journey is always our first ride since it’s the best and we always plan to ride it twice

@Nubpromaster Ай бұрын

Ahhhh happy birthday Chris!!! I miss the late 90s early 2000s too … I’m an 80s baby and also June is my birth month too😂

@telmawyattgamble0819 Ай бұрын

Happy beloved birthday 🥳 🎂 ❤ You are my favorite Disney Vlogger🥰

@kaoritanamachi8798 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this! Perfect timing for this to come out since I’m going next week! This video was really helpful. Also, the guidebook is so well done. This is a must have for anyone going to TDR!

@CassieQuach. 26 күн бұрын

Love this! And the breakdown of who should do what in the group is hilarious. Very helpful for an upcoming trip! Thank you! ❤

@CynthiaElliott-j7b Ай бұрын

Your videos are the best! So helpful as we planned our vacation. I was at Tokyo Disneyland on Friday - that rain was crazy!!!!!

@illyannalopez 22 күн бұрын

This was so extremely helpful! I’ll be there in about three weeks without a package so I appreciate you showing the fantasy springs process!

@Serafijm Ай бұрын

Aww, baby Chris is so cute! The 90s/00s were the best. I definitely had that period too. June is the best birthday month ;)

@brianabluebell Ай бұрын

Thanks for all your tips! We visited Disneyland two weeks ago and had a great time!

@prt2095 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Chris for exploring this option despite the rain!! your videos really help us in planning our trips!! more power to you & your team!!🤍

@AWinterRose 28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the thorough explanations, it helps a lot with planning our upcoming trip to Disney Sea. You're the best!!

@ktaxtell Ай бұрын

Chris, your skin looks gorgeous! Keep up the good skincare.

@AFonicel 23 күн бұрын

I’m so excited to see Fantasy Springs! Hoping to plan a trip soon! And honestly Vulcania is one of my favorite Disney restaurants, food and decor are on point.

@pandawong8646 Ай бұрын

Happy birthday!! This video is so good.

@kaiak8585 28 күн бұрын

Thank you Chris for making this video. We are planning to go to Tokyo Disneysea in August and will be staying at a Disney Partner hotel. This video helps us to gauge the time needed to arrive at DisneySea with small child.

@nipunmunasinghe83 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for mentioning about the mobile data issue at entrance, and for the tip.

@kirakaboom Ай бұрын

I found your videos because my friend and I going Oct 2025! I'll definitely be using your tips and tricks. Thanks for all the Tokyo Disney content!

@Paw_Lover86 Ай бұрын

Nice video. Loved the part with the "I feed my cameranman." 😂 Those meals looked soo good. I really miss the fake meals outside the resturants. They made thing so much easy to choose on my trip in Japan. Wish we could have that here in Sweden.

@yuutafan 29 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday and thank you!! This was exactly what I wanted to see. We're staying at the Mira Costa in July, so will get to enter a little earlier, but I really wanted to know about getting the DPA and stand by passes. We're hoping to try the Snuggly Duckling because they have vegetarian options.

@RinaRachel Ай бұрын

Your ふあふあ while squishing the bread had me cracking up 🤣 This vid was super helpful as always, thank you!!

@docvern7 29 күн бұрын

Aloha Chris! Great, comprehensive info video. I was fortunate to go to Disney Sea on a Monday in May. My friend had an “educated hunch” that it will be a preview FS opening and it was. Very lucky to get in. It was all Standby pass and got 2x for Peter Pan (although the ride broke on the 2nd) and Frozen. Both masterpieces! Guidebook subscriber and I appreciate your attention to detail. Going to be there in October but couldn’t secure a FS hotel res at the 4 month ahead mark. Website was too congested. Your tactics with a regular ticket looked successful so perhaps I don’t have to buy the vacation package. 🤑 Mahalo and keep up the great work! 🤙🏼

@Mountainmom61 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing these awesome video Great Job😊,safe travels from Northern California USA.

@biancastott1403 Ай бұрын

Happy Birthday!! 🎉

@TheCobruhAlienat0r Ай бұрын

I'm surprised Disney doesn't have an automated message that plays over the loud speakers throughout the park for emergencies like earthquakes that cycles through the warning in multiple languages.

@cwaluk Ай бұрын

If you check out videos of the parks during the 311 earthquake in 2011, they do have those announcements.

@dlittle7983 Ай бұрын

Belated birthday wishes, Chris. ❣️🥳

@sparkfan6135 Ай бұрын

Ooh wow, your mobile orders seem to work out just fine! We couldn’t order through the app for some reason, all our credit cards weren’t working but if you explain to cast members that you couldn’t place an order since your credit card doesn’t work through their app, they let you buy at the cashier! That’s how we were able to eat twice at the Snuggly Duckling! And happy birthday, Chris, love your videos a lot! Your tips have really helped us get through the craze that’s Fantasy Springs right now and I’m so happy we managed to do Rapunzel, Peter Pan and Frozen with your advice! 💗💗

@UtotheJ Ай бұрын

We have a Chase Visa card. If the card doesn't go through, what do you suggest we do to pay for the DPA (if one is available) while in the park?

@sparkfan6135 Ай бұрын

⁠@@UtotheJfor some reason when we tried for the DPA it worked?? So I think only mobile orders seem to have problems. I think you should be fine for DPA, it’s really just mobile orders that didn’t work for us.

@jorgelinaprenollio1875 5 күн бұрын

@@sparkfan6135 where are you from ?

@Creambunni Ай бұрын

Happy birthday! June is the best birthday month (totes no bias here).

@michellemeentemeyer7047 Ай бұрын

Nice information.

@ausflyer Ай бұрын

Wow... I was also there on Friday the 21st (mainly to try and get on the rides I missed 2 days earlier). Given I was staying near Haneda, the earliest I could get there was 8:30am, and by the time into the park, most DPA's etc for Fantasy Springs had gone. I did manage to get Rupunzel's on Standby Pass, but due to the Rain (and being soaking wet), plus it being a 1hr wait (mostly outside) I gave it a miss... next time. Love your videos, having visited the parks in Anaheim & Orlando (over 100 times since 1990) I am torn now, as the parks in Tokyo are next level awesome. Hong Kong is great for a single day experience, Shanghai was way better than expected... but Tokyo... wow (Paris Parks are in a few months time for the first time).

@ltakahashi3802 Ай бұрын

Oh nooooo, the egg plant slices on the Mabo Doufu aren’t there anymore. So glad you ordered it, I would have been so disappointed otherwise. Now my expectations have been managed so I can just enjoy that Vulcanian vibe.

@davidcross7824 26 күн бұрын

I was the same back in the late 90's wild hair and giant pants!

@saracataletta Ай бұрын

Happy Birthday Chris! 🎉 love your shirt! Where did you buy it?

@suzyan1369 Ай бұрын

Hi! Could you please try doing a video trying to do as many rides as possible with a one-day DisneySea ticket and a weeknight 5:00 PM Disneyland ticket?

@hyp3rxw0lf Ай бұрын

Not you being an OG Kandi Kid!, HBD! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

@UsagiMylene Ай бұрын

Im going in December so I'm hopeful that i can do DPA / Standby!

@MochiMoment Ай бұрын

Hey Chris Happy Birthday! I just also uploaded a video was also rainy day in Fantasy Springs (Without a vacation pacakage)!!! I think I may meet you there that day haha!!!

@jesuscerda6451 25 күн бұрын

Everytime you mention your Apple 🍎 drinks I just know we would have the same taste in candle fall scents hahahaha

@catherineadler65 Ай бұрын

YES! Please, pretty please can you do a merch haul video?? Also do they have Anna & Elsa plush dolls that look like “dolls” that they play with in the movie? I thought I saw them in someone’s vlog but can’t find it - going in November for my dream trip off lifetime & would love one (or both) thank you!

@tdrexplorer 24 күн бұрын

To my knowledge those dolls are sold out and not sure when they'll be back.

@catherineadler65 24 күн бұрын

@@tdrexplorer thank you so very much for your reply ..at least I know I didn’t dream about them! 🤭 ..love your channel - so helpful for planning and just to watch for enjoyment - you are such a kind soul 🥰

@LorettaCorona Ай бұрын

hi Chris I would also wait an hour per attraction more no I need to try apple tea soda 🦅

@supersanji_tokyo 20 күн бұрын

We’re planning to go back next month because we weren’t able to try any of the restaurants the last time we went. Does the reastaurant requires “1order per person” for all of us to enter the restaurant? We want to try all of the three restaurants so we plan to just get 1 order and just share the food. Is it possible? Thank you very much.😊

@carolynkennedy1083 Ай бұрын

A Japanese pancake restaurant is opening in my city! They named it "Fuwa Fuwa"! For context I'm in North Alabama, US. 😂

@NinjaMonkeyguy Ай бұрын

Thanks for this.. in regards to adding children to your group that are booked under one booking on one app how do we do this? So that we can book together

@laurenmichero9003 18 күн бұрын

I was 16 in 2001 too! My birthday is in July. I miss the 90s and early 2000s

@newrulefarah Ай бұрын

Hi Chris. May I know your tips on getting into the duffy store? I wasn’t able to get in the last time I was there

@AnnaTravels Ай бұрын

Jnco jeans, man do I miss those pants lol.

@MikeLi1019 Ай бұрын

How much is DPA for each ride at Disney Springs? Also once you get in, you can stay as long as you want?

@_Paul__M Ай бұрын

I was in DisneySea in May of 2023 when it started raining cats and dogs, so waiting times for all attractions including Soaring plummeted to 5-10 minutes. I didn't know it's even possible 😂😂😂

@gailkenney278 Ай бұрын

So the max passes you can claim at one time is 2 (DPA and Stand by?) What about the 40th anniversary pass?

@icaricar2484 Ай бұрын

Ohhh that’s why “fuwa fuwa” 😂

@krswkk 12 күн бұрын

Hi chris! Can i ask if the ticket in disneysea can only be bought in conbinis/online or we can buy tickets inside the parks? Hope you understand my question and hope you can answer it thank you! And i wish i can bump into you in the park!

@joyceleung8856 18 күн бұрын

Your video is amazing. It is really helpful. Quick question on the Disney App. I don't see anywhere I can add my credit card payment info. Just wondering how they are going to charge my DPA or meal for mobile order. Your help is really appreciated.

@tdrexplorer 18 күн бұрын

There's a way to do it only through the website but it's incredibly convoluted. You'll be asked to input a card when you make a purchase the first time. If you wanna avoid the stress of one more step for Fantasy Springs, then have your day prior be a non-Fantasy Springs day and purchase DPA or Mobile Order. That way you know your card works and it'll be saved all future purchases.

@LorenaQuintero-yn8yc 26 күн бұрын

Hi! Have you had any issues with other credit cards?

@SinnoraiLife 26 күн бұрын

I'm curious if Mondays will be more or less crowded since its vacation season.

@MrBlader52 28 күн бұрын

I am planning to go to Disney Sea on a Monday in early September, should I still follow all of these steps to get into the park as early as possible or is there a chance that the crowds won’t be as high because it is not peak summer?

@FemmeSensei 29 күн бұрын

How much of this success had to do with the rain? Would it have been much more difficult with longer lines if it was clear skies, or is attendance in Japan entirely undeterred by weather conditions?

@mortahan9680 28 күн бұрын

Is it worth buying a vacation package for less crowded months like September?

@salengalupo254 27 күн бұрын

Hi. We are going to Disneysea this fall. Just want to ask, once we scan all the tickets in one of our celphone to book for one attraction standby pass and use another phone with same tickets scanned on the app then book another attraction inside fantasy springs

@haranv10 27 күн бұрын

do people staying at disney hotels have a better chance? im staying in mira costa and will be going to tokyo disney july 12&13

@kukycaty Ай бұрын

One question you said that the park opens At 9 am but you enter before that time, This happens every day? When is the real time that the park opens??? If i stay at a hotel disney when i have to enter?? Sorry myenglish is bad thank you

@chrishintz1077 Ай бұрын

Journey to center of earth is already 20 years old??? Wow. Where did that time go?

@KingTheFifa 26 күн бұрын

I am still a little unsure about how fantasy springs works. Excuse me if you maybe mentioned that and I just missed that part. If I get a time slot for a ride in fantasy springs do I just have to que up in that certain time, or do I have to be riding the ride in that certain time period, meaning I would need to consider the wait time when queing up for a ride.

@IkePaz Ай бұрын

16:41 how do they enforce the Fantasy Springs stay times? couldn't a guest just stay over their allotted time?

@lindamemo5224 Ай бұрын

I believe it isn’t a stay time once you enter you don’t have to leave.

@IkePaz Ай бұрын

@@lindamemo5224 thanks

@audrey.c1 29 күн бұрын

One thing my husband and I learned while at TDR was that the Japanese have the patience of monks lol They're able to wait in 2-3 hour long lines and be fine with it

@soitsmelaura Ай бұрын

I was sweating over here ... when you were trying to grab those attractions

@forrestharper9607 19 күн бұрын

OMG. Bring back the orange hair!! :)

@tdrexplorer 18 күн бұрын

Those were the days ...

@jhersonsanagustin4174 Ай бұрын

do you guys know if i can book stabdby pass for 5 person in one app? thanks

@meryepi 2 күн бұрын

Hi! thanks for the video! I will go the next 15th of August. One question, I bought 2 tickets (for me and my boyfriend) with my account, so I have them both in my account in the app, I just apply for the DPA or Standby with my account and automatically will apply for both, right? best!

@kpxgirl25 28 күн бұрын

Went to Disney sea JUST for fantasy springs and it’s literally impossible to get ticket for frozen Wait 1 year before going so the hype kinda comes down It’s not the stress to get into fantasy springs if you have the vacation package or staying at Disney springs hotel , which runs at over $1000/night So unless you are rich it’s not going to happen If you get to ride 2 of out 4 rides that’s insanely lucky Also Rapunzel ride is about 2 min long with the lantern scene being the highlight

@LeahFriedman-gj9qo Ай бұрын

@orlandopotts4819 Ай бұрын

Can u do a food update of the parks lol

@lindamemo5224 Ай бұрын

Any American food options there

@LeahFriedman-gj9qo Ай бұрын

Make video wat u buy

@kaitlynmercier2611 Ай бұрын

So is standby pass like a fast pass or it’s just that you can get in the line ?

@romychar Ай бұрын

Standby is the normal line

@jheazy112 26 күн бұрын

Hey Chris, I am the only one staying on property out of my group. Would I be able to book a dpa or standby for my group if I’m in the park before anyone else? Thank you!

@tdrexplorer 24 күн бұрын

Nope, everyone has to be scanned into the park with their ticket.

@jheazy112 24 күн бұрын

@@tdrexplorer thank you!

@kylekeller3398 Ай бұрын

If I want to go back to Tokyo, which month is the less rainy season?

@ThisIsDownstate Ай бұрын

just avoid late june / early july and you'll be good. Rainy season is usually around now for a few weeks

@kylekeller3398 Ай бұрын

@@ThisIsDownstate Ok, but aren't June and July are very hot months in Japan?

@ThisIsDownstate Ай бұрын

@@kylekeller3398 June is not sooo hot usually, but as the years go by it's definitely getting hotter earlier in the last few years. The main problem with mid June to early July for me is the rain combined with it being up to 30C, so as you can imagine, the humidity is gross. For me, tbh I avoid going from around now until mid September cos it's just too wet and humid until mid July and then it's just unbearably hot for the remainder of july and august

@kylekeller3398 Ай бұрын

@@ThisIsDownstate Gotcha

@katc4786 Ай бұрын

It was not like this when I went on Wendsday. I woke up at 4 am stood in line and got in by 8:30. Only ride I could get was frozen at 10:20 am and tangled at 7 pm at night. I didn’t do tangled it was so lóate bcs I wanted to see the water show. I really think this park is all stress and young people adrenaline and energy. It’s like preparing for a marathon to go in. The only times you will get rides you want are during rainy days. People even come after school here and it’s madness. By 9:00 am the only rides available were shows or the submarine ride and everything else was gone even DPA I had to pay for 2 rides to end my night

@michaelw4767 Ай бұрын

I've been few times and the experiences have varied each time too. I even went on a Saturday, but I was able to get both DPA and Standby passes for some of the rides I wanted. It is possible, but it's definitely not easy.

@liawijaya23 9 күн бұрын

Well, is tackling down fantasy springs + all other attractions in 1 day doable? Any experience guys? Hehe

@alishamiller5469 Ай бұрын

Would you recommend. I get a wise card? Tokyo Disney is known to reject American card and rejected mine. I am been in Japan about a year and have been to Tokyo Disney multiple times and I have only been able to buy one Disney premier access pass with my American card out of five times I been last year alone. Other time I have tried it has rejected my card. And when that happens I just go to guest relations. But with me planning my new trip to fantasy springs I nervous I won’t be able to purchase the DPA if my American card get rejected. And I fight with it in the app. Then just hope by the time I get to guest relations and hope there not all sold out so I can pay in cash. Any thoughts on maybe how I can get a Japanese prepaid card maybe that might work for Tokyo Disney for ordering the tickets plus DPA passes for the new fantasy springs. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you again. I am nervous you won’t event see this comment🤞you will see this.

@tdrexplorer 24 күн бұрын

Yeah, you can give Wise a try. Friends who got theirs issued in the US said it works just fine.

@alishamiller8981 24 күн бұрын

@@tdrexplorer Thank you. I live in Japan so Ill see if it still work.

@jorgelinaprenollio1875 5 күн бұрын

Is Anna and Elsa similar to the orlando ride?

@tdrexplorer 5 күн бұрын

The only similarities are they're both boat rides.

@jorgelinaprenollio1875 5 күн бұрын

@@tdrexplorer ojhhhhhhhh 🤗🥰

@Ivan-os4st 20 күн бұрын

going to osaka universal studios in oct 🎃 oct 22 tuesday 2024 if u like to come with us help us on youre guide

@wee-senchoo7025 Ай бұрын

Anna and Elsa better than Pirates Battle for the Sunken Treasure Chris?

@hayleys4627 Ай бұрын

All the app stuff stresses me out. I’d honestly prefer to just have traditional lines.

@lgerback34 Ай бұрын

same. I miss paper maps!

@Twilley Ай бұрын

I'm right there with you. Would rather just stand in line. Virtual queues are no bueno.

@lindamemo5224 Ай бұрын

Sadly I am a very picky eater and I do not like Asian cuisine. Are there any American food options at all burgers hot dogs chicken tenders and not a strange version of those? I’m afraid I’ll starve over there

@tdrexplorer 24 күн бұрын

There's burgers, fries, and nuggets are some locations. I recommend getting our guidebook for TDR. I give you food recommendations for different preferences! tdrexplorer.com/books

@andrewsadikin5226 Ай бұрын

Chris, because the apps already recognized you as a Tokyo Disneysea privileged client, that’s why you find it easy to get to a new places in Tokyo Disney area, but for normal client is not easy to get in and long waiting line.

@LeahFriedman-gj9qo Ай бұрын

Cries are going to donkeys kon

@user-jz1ec6er9q Ай бұрын

i was born in 1990

@denamu5890 29 күн бұрын

disneysea is literal over crowded

@domis1190 Ай бұрын

What a mess..... Gonna be there in September but I will probably skip that spring stuff… So stupid… Stressing… Gonna be at Sheraton and fuck that over expensive package that’s not available anyway.