In its inaugural year in 1983, Tokyo Disneyland nearly cracked the 10 million visitor mark, announcing itself onto Japan's amusement and theme park scene spectacularly. More than 40 years have passed since then, but the Disney Resort craze in Japan has not declined a bit, quite on the contrary. Since its inauguration, the park has expanded significantly, adding further shows and landmark attractions to its repertoire. In 2001, Tokyo DisneySea was opened, effectively doubling the floor space of Tokyo Disney Resort attractions and facilities and leading to a further increase in visitors.
The two theme parks are operated by Oriental Land, which has been the leading company in the past decade, being responsible for roughly half of the
market share of the entire amusement and theme park industry in Japan. Other than the theme park attractions, the company also operates five official Disney hotels, which are
incredibly popular, as well as other infrastructure and facilities surrounding the Tokyo Disney Resort.
Who is visiting Tokyo Disney Resort facilities?
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea alike are two of the most-visited theme parks in the world and were the most popular theme parks in Japan, recording millions of visitors every year. During the past decade, the
share of female visitors, which was already high, further increased, underscoring the high appeal the Disney brand has on female consumers.
Most park attendants were older than 18, and a considerable share were older than 40, showing that the theme parks are not only enjoyable for younger generations. In 2023, roughly half of the park’s visitors came from the capital region of Japan, in the relative vicinity of the Tokyo Disney Resort venues. However, the resorts' appeal reaches far, with around
one in 10 visitors coming from abroad.
How much does the fun cost?
A day of fun at the Tokyo Disney Resort doesn't come for free.
Theme park goers spent on average roughly 16.6 thousand Japanese yen per visit, around half of which was spent on the entry ticket. Other expenses included
spending on merchandise, and food and drinks. The long waiting times caused by the masses of visitors also created the need for priority passes, which can be purchased for an additional price. Other expenses might include spending on parking lots, as well as accommodation expenses. This can get pricey, especially when
staying at official Disney Hotels.
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