Luca & Nico’s Travel Journal: Tokyo DisneySea

This Tokyo DisneySea family travel story captures what the day actually felt like, from slow walks through immersive spaces to moments that surprised us more than the rides themselves. Seen from a kids perspective, this look at Tokyo DisneySea through kids’ eyes shares what they noticed, what they loved, and what they honestly think once the excitement settled in. These are the Tokyo DisneySea memories with children that linger afterward, the details kids keep talking about long after the park gates close.

For all the logistics on ticket prices and itineraries, check out our Complete Tokyo DisneySea Planning Guide.

This post is part of our ongoing Luca & Nico’s Travel Journal series, inspired by our actual adventures, interactions, and discoveries in Japan with kids.

As you plan your trip to Tokyo, this guide is a great place to start! Begin with our Tokyo Family Travel Guide for the essentials on where to stay, how to get around, and what to eat.

Then visit the Tokyo with Kids Hub to explore all our Tokyo guides, attractions, and age-specific tips in one place. If you’re considering sightseeing passes, our Tokyo Passes for Families guide breaks down the best options.

For even more ideas, browse our Ultimate Guide to Family Attractions in Japan with Kids for the top castles, shrines, museums, aquariums, and theme parks.

To give you a real sense of what it’s like to experience our Tokyo DisneySea family travel story through young eyes, here’s what Luca and Nico had to say about our visit.

Luca’s Journal Entry

Dear Journal,

Tokyo DisneySea felt huge the moment we walked in, like every land was its own world and we had to decide where to go first. I really wanted to ride Toy Story because I like rides where you can actually win, not just sit there. I liked that I could see my points the whole time and try to beat everyone else, especially with my shooting accuracy. Every time I missed, I tried to adjust my aim, and every time I hit something big, I felt proud. I kept checking the screen to see if I was winning. Peter Pan was another favorite because it didn’t feel like a normal ride. Wearing the 3D glasses made it feel like we were actually flying, and when we went over Neverland, it felt real, like we were inside the movie instead of watching it. I forgot for a second that we were even in a theme park. Soaring was cool, but I noticed something that kind of ruined it. I could see a lot of people’s feet hanging in front of me, and once I noticed that, it was hard to stop looking. It didn’t feel as magical anymore, even though the flying part was still fun. Rapunzel was the one I was most disappointed by. The line was long, and the ride itself was really short. Once it started, it felt like it was already over, and nothing surprised me. If I had waited a really long time for that ride, I would’ve been pretty annoyed. I also really wanted to see Frozen, but it sold out before 10:00am because it’s so new. That was disappointing, but at least now I know that some rides disappear fast, even if you get there early.

~ Luca

Nico’s Journal Entry

Dear Journal,

Toy Story and Peter Pan are the best rides ever in the world, and I will not change my mind. In Toy Story, I tried to shoot everything, even things that maybe weren’t meant to be shot. I yelled when I got points and also when Luca got more points than me, which was rude of the ride. Peter Pan was awesome because we were flying and I pretended I was actually Peter Pan and Luca was just someone who followed me. I wore the glasses and didn’t blink because I didn’t want to miss anything. We watched the Dreams Take Flight show, and it was interesting, but the boy from Coco had a head that was way too big. It didn’t look like a kid. It looked like a grown-up pretending to be a kid, and that was weird. Soaring was fun, but I saw people’s feet, and once you see feet, you can’t unsee feet. Rapunzel was too short, and I would never wait in line that long to ride it again. Never.

~ Nico

Luca & Nico’s Challenge

While you’re in Tokyo DisneySea, pick one ride where you care about winning and one ride where you only focus on how it feels. Afterward, decide which one you liked more and explain why. Bonus points if your answer surprises your parents.

Parent Insight

One of the best parts of travel is letting kids form their own opinions, even when an experience is supposed to be “the best.” When children are free to say what worked for them and what didn’t, they learn to trust their instincts and express preferences. Those honest reactions often matter more than whether a ride is popular or new.

Did You Know? Fun Facts About Tokyo DisneySea

• Tokyo DisneySea is the only Disney park of its kind in the world, themed entirely around nautical exploration and myths rather than fairytales, which is why it feels more like a place to explore than a traditional theme park.
• Instead of a central castle, the park’s icon is Mount Prometheus, a massive “active” volcano that rumbles and erupts with fire throughout the day, something kids often notice long before they notice any rides.
• The park is divided into seven “Ports of Call” rather than “Lands,” with architecture designed to resemble real locations like Venice or 1920s New York instead of a movie set.
• Tokyo DisneySea is widely considered the most beautiful Disney park ever built, with wider waterways and layered details designed to keep both adults and children visually engaged, even between rides.

If you’re still deciding which area works best for your family, our Best Tokyo Neighborhoods Ranked guide helps you choose the right base first. Our Tokyo Hotel Guide highlights top-rated family options across every budget, whether you’re planning nights near Shibuya, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Disneyland, Harajuku, or the Odaiba bay area.

For a broader look across Japan, you can also compare options in our Ultimate Guide to Family Hotels in Japan.

Once your hotel is sorted, dive into our Best Things to Do in Tokyo with Kids guide for the city’s top attractions, from Senso-ji Temple and Ueno Zoo to DisneySea and the always popular teamLab Planets.

Don’t miss our Tokyo Indoor Activities Guide for rainy or hot days, or our Best Museums in Tokyo Guide for deeper cultural play. If you’re planning your schedule, our Tokyo 3-Day Itinerary balances iconic sights with kid-friendly hidden gems, and our Best Day Trips from Tokyo with Kids
guide offers the best escapes for when you need a break from the city.

Until Next Time…

Even though we didn’t get to see Frozen and not every ride was perfect, Tokyo DisneySea still felt like a place where big moments and small opinions both mattered. Some rides surprised us, some didn’t, and that’s okay. Next time, we’ll know exactly which ones we’d race to first and which ones we’d skip without feeling bad.

Stay curious, stay adventurous, and keep dreaming!
~ The LuNi Travels Family ~