Tokyo Disney Resort is one place in Japan that is magical in more ways than one.
From the theme to the attractions, all of it makes for a most memorable event.
When it comes to Disney Resorts Resorts, one of the more interesting features, is something called ‘Priority Seating’.
If you aren’t aware of this concept, it is simply put, a booking feature offered by the resort to its customers.
About ‘Priority Seating’
As mentioned earlier, ‘Priority Seating’ is a feature offered by Disney resorts. The bookings provided under this are the ones made in advance, will allow for the customer to select the time for its restaurants.
It is a novel feature similar to restaurant bookings, where customers can specify the resorts to keep a slot ready for them before they arrive.
The actual bookings of course, will vary. Rather than being a reserved table, the resort allows for customers to have less waiting time than other customers who have arrived at the same time.
This feature is a great way to grab you a seat during rush hour at the park, particularly during the peak tourist season.
TOKYO Disney RESORT official page
Applicability of ‘Priority Seating’
It should be noted that the ‘priority seating’ feature at Disney Resorts is not applicable everywhere. On the contrary, this is a feature that is restricted to a few restaurants.
The ‘priority seating’ offered by Tokyo Disney resorts, is currently available at four stores in Tokyo Disneyland, and five in Tokyo DisneySea. Details of the same are given below:
- Disneyland Restaurants
- Eastside Cafe
- Restaurant Hokusai
- Crystal Palace Restaurant
- Blue Bayou Restaurant
- DisneySea Restaurants:
- Magellan’s
- Ristorante di Canaletto
- S. Columbia Dining Room
- Restaurant Sakura
- Horizon Bay Restaurant
Using ‘Priority Seating’
Given that the ‘priority seating’ feature exists, it is a given that there would be people waiting to use it for their convenience.
Getting a reservation under this policy is fairly simple, but not easy. Given that it is quite popular among visitors, it is possible that the ‘priority seating’ bookings may be full for a certain time or even the entire day.
To start off, one must select the date and time of the booking. It is a good idea to do this a few days in advance, as it may be difficult to get it at the last moment. The bookings can be made from the Disney official website, as well as in-store. Online timings start at 9:00 am every day, while the offline one starts at 10:00 am. The booking range is up to one month before the desired date, starting from 10:00 am in the morning to 20:59 at night.
Do note here that in addition to the feature being available, you should also ensure that the restaurant you want to visit offers this feature as well. The details about this have already been given above.
As a whole, Tokyo Disney Resorts is one excellent place in Japan that you will love to spend your day in. So if you are planning on a visit to this amazing place, and would like to have your taste buds delighted at one of its interesting restaurants, do make sure to check out the ‘priority seating’ feature, for you will not be disappointed.