Exploring Fantasy Springs: Tokyo DisneySea’s Newest Land

Intro

It was still Day 18 of my Round The World Trip 2025-2026, and I was still in Tokyo, Japan. In my previous post I explored the whole Tokyo DisneySea from early to late at night, but I left the focus of this visit for today’s post.

Fantasy Springs is a whole land that opened in 2025, and I was determined to go on the best rides, and try the best food, so come with me to see if I was able to accomplish these goals in the busiest land of the Tokyo Disney Resort.

Rope Drop

Like I explained in my previous post, as soon as you get your ticket scanned, and get inside of the park, it is recommended to immediately start making reservations for the shows, and the rides, on the App, either using Premier Access or Priority Pass, the last one for free as part of the 40th Anniversary of the park. I was not able to get the Frozen ride, but I secured the Tangled one.

For now, I was entering the land, and there was a line to enter, but it went by quickly. I thought there would be a Virtual Queue to even enter the land, but it seems like they removed it completely. There are a multitude of carvings of characters by these rocks at the entrance. Anna and Elsa easily visible on this picture.

The port is divided into three distinct areas, each recreating the world of a beloved Disney film, and also features its own integrated luxury hotel.

1. Rapunzel’s Forest (Tangled)

• Main Attraction: Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival. This is a romantic boat ride that follows Rapunzel and Flynn Rider on their journey to the lantern festival. It features high-tech animatronics and culminates in a stunning scene with hundreds of floating lanterns.
• Landmark: Rapunzel’s Tower, where you can often see an animatronic Rapunzel leaning out of her window and singing.

2. Frozen Kingdom (Frozen)

Set after the events of the first film, this area represents the kingdom of Arendelle where Elsa has embraced her powers.

• Main Attraction: Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey. A 6.5-minute boat ride (similar in scope to the Beauty and the Beast ride at Tokyo Disneyland) that tells the story of the two sisters using impressive “next-gen” animatronics and special effects.
• Dining: Royal Banquet of Arendelle, a counter-service restaurant inside Arendelle Castle, and Oaken’s OK Foods (home of the “Yoo-Hoo” cardamom and meat bread).

3. Peter Pan’s Never Land (Peter Pan)

This area allows you to explore Pixie Hollow and the Lost Kids’ hideout.

• Main Attraction: Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure. A 3D motion-simulator dark ride where you join Peter Pan and Tinker Bell to rescue John from Captain Hook.
• Secondary Attraction: Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies. A whimsical outdoor ride through Pixie Hollow, designed to make you feel “fairy-sized” as you help Tinker Bell deliver packages.
• Dining: Lookout Cookout, a hideout made from shipwreck parts by the “Lost Kids” (the local term for the Lost Boys).

4. Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel

This is a “park-integrated” hotel, meaning it is physically located within the expansion area. It is split into two wings:

• Fantasy Chateau: Deluxe-type rooms themed with flora and fauna motifs of the springs.
• Grand Chateau: The most luxurious (and expensive) accommodation at the resort, offering a “luxury-type” experience with spectacular views of the park.

Since I could not get on any ride yet, unless I got on a line, which I did not want to (wait times were long by now), I chose to explore a little bit, and then order some food using the Mobile Option on the App. Rapunzel was up there singing, as part of her attraction, although you could see it from outside too.

The Snuggly Duckling

The Snuggly Duckling is the iconic forest pub and tavern from Disney’s Tangled. It is famous for the subversion of expectations: despite its cute, innocent name, it is a hideout for the kingdom’s most formidable ruffians, thugs, and outlaws.

Main Dishes (Burgers)

The main meals are themed around “dreams” and characters from the film.

• Duckling’s Dream Burger: The signature item, featuring a yellow bun and a beef patty layered with a slice of bologna (meant to resemble a duck’s beak).
• Duckling’s Dream Cheeseburger: A classic cheeseburger version of the signature burger.
• Fried Shrimp Burger: Often cited as a favorite by visitors, this features a thick, crunchy shrimp patty topped with tartar sauce and coleslaw.
• Plant-Based Burger: A meat-free option primarily made from ingredients like soy and vegetables to accommodate different dietary needs.

Specialty Desserts & Sweets

The dessert menu is highly “Instagrammable” and leans into the film’s iconic imagery.

• “Sweet Ever After” Dessert: Served in a small souvenir frying pan, this is a lemon and strawberry flavored bread/pancake decorated with colorful flowers, mimicking Rapunzel’s braided hair.
• Duckling Muffin (Caramel): A moist caramel-filled muffin that comes in a duckling-themed wrapper and is topped with a biscuit featuring the pub’s logo.
• Gummy Candies: Often sold with a collectible mini snack case themed after the tavern or characters.

Beverages

• Rapunzel’s Magical Milk Tea: A vibrant, layered drink topped with whipped cream foam and “mango glitter.” It typically includes tapioca pearls or jelly bits at the bottom and has a fruity, sweet flavor profile.
• Alcoholic Options: Unlike many other quick-service spots, you can order draft beer here, fitting the “tavern” theme.
• Standard Refreshments: A variety of soft drinks, including coffee, tea, and Fanta Golden Cider.

I got the Sweet Ever After because of the pan, but it was probably too sweet for me this early in the morning.

The place is full with Easter Eggs from the movie.

Exploring Arandelle

But what made me visit this park again was mostly to come to this part of the land: Arendelle, from the Frozen movies. There was a time of my life when I was obsessed with these movies, and here I was for the first time in their land after more than a decade.

The castle was also the location of the Royal Banquette, the main dining of this area.

This area is definitely very immersive.

And Elsa’s castle is al way up the mountain.

Royal Banquet of Arendelle

The Royal Banquet of Arendelle is the flagship restaurant in the Frozen Kingdom area of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea. It is a counter-service location designed to make guests feel like they are attending a celebratory feast inside Arendelle Castle, shortly after the events of the first Frozen film.

The Setting and Atmosphere

The restaurant is unique because it allows guests to explore several distinct rooms within the castle, each themed with rich detail:

• The Great Hall: A grand, high-ceilinged room inspired by the “First Time in Forever” musical sequence, featuring the famous paintings seen in the movie.
• The Gallery: A more intimate space filled with portraits of the royal family and various artifacts from the kingdom.
• The Library: A cozy, scholarly room that provides a quieter dining atmosphere.
• The Throne Room: Guests can actually see and take photos with the Arendelle thrones, which are the centerpiece of this area.

The Menu: “Arendelle’s Royal Set”

Unlike many park restaurants that offer a large variety of individual items, this location primarily serves a fixed-price Royal Set (with a children’s version available).

• The Main Dish: Usually a choice between a Beef Stew or a Seafood Pot-au-Feu. The beef stew is rich and savory, often served inside a bread bowl or with a side of bread, while the seafood option features a lighter, saffron-infused broth.
• The Appetizers: The set typically includes a smoked salmon and trout salad or a Nordic-inspired potato salad.
• The Bread: A hallmark of the meal is the bread roll, which is stamped with a silhouette of the Arendelle crocus (the kingdom’s crest).
• The Dessert: A themed sweet, such as “Olaf’s Marshmallow Cocoa Mousse,” which features a chocolate-covered marshmallow designed to look like the lovable snowman.

I Mobile Ordered the Kid’s Set and I think it was pretty enough for me. I did not want to get too full.

The Cocoa Marshmallow was necessary with this cold outside.

Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival

Time for my first Premier Access, and it was Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival.

The ride was short but full of many scenes from the movie. Incredible to think they would remove Rapunzel from the tower months later because of the crows using her hair for their nests lmao.

The animatronics top notch for sure.

The snow on the floor from the snowstorm the previous day gave it an edge in this cold day lol.

And finally the scene with the lanterns almost made me cry, so beautiful.

All the songs in Japanese for sure.

Now it was time to leave and try refreshing the app getting a spot for the Frozen ride while I explored the rest of the park.

Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey

I came back later in the afternoon, after finally getting a spot in the Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey on the App. The spots vanish real quick so you gotta act quickly. Once you get to the payment part, the spot is set, and you can finally rest.

I was finally riding the attraction that originated this whole detour into Tokyo.

The animatronics were unreal. Nothing like the ones in Epcot.

SO MANY SCENES. Like I would have never seen so many parts of the movie brought to life, and of course while the boat moved and went up and down like in the Pirates ride.

The scene where Anna defrosts will always live rent free in my head. Amazing technology.

Oaken’s OK Food

After the success it was time to explore more of Fantasy Springs, and the kingdom of Arendelle. Now I only need to see the lands in Hong Kong and the newly opened in Paris.

But ordered the Oaken’s Yoo-Hoo Bread from Oaken’s OK Foods, and the flavor was OK. Lol. Literally, I was not expecting much and did not get much.

Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel

One of the only hotels in the Disney Parks with direct access into the parks, the Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel looks amazing from the land.

There are also many carvings in the springs surrounding the hotel.

This is a list of most of the characters located in these carvings:

Main Entryway Characters

• Anna (Frozen)
• Elsa (Frozen)
• Olaf (Frozen)
• Rapunzel (Tangled)
• Pascal (Tangled)
• Peter Pan (Peter Pan)
• Tinker Bell (Peter Pan)

Additional Character Springs

• Mickey Mouse (as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Fantasia)
• The Magic Brooms (Fantasia)
• Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
• Flounder (The Little Mermaid)
• Sebastian (The Little Mermaid)
• Pocahontas (Pocahontas)
• Meeko (Pocahontas)
• Bambi (Bambi)
• Bambi’s Mother (Bambi)
• Thumper (Bambi)
• Flower (Bambi)
• Alice (Alice in Wonderland)
• The Caterpillar (Alice in Wonderland)
• Cinderella (Cinderella)
• Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
• The Magic Mirror (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
• Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
• Prince Phillip (Sleeping Beauty)
• Maleficent (in Dragon form, Sleeping Beauty)

Peter Pan’s Land

I did not explore this area too in detail like the other 2, but I like the immersion as well. There are 2 rides here, with very long wait times.

And I was not going to wait for them, sorry.

There is also a dining place here: The Lookout Cookout, where you can get the Snack Box, nothing really crazy.

The Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure line was crazy long as well, and I was not about to fight for a Premier Access.

Always love these vending machines in Japan, and of course they added them in Fantasy Springs.

Fantasy Springs at night

After the nighttime show in the park, I came back to Fantasy Springs to see if I could get in any rides, and to see how it looked at night.

Elsa’s castle looked particularly great, with the Arendelle’s castle also being well lit.

From here I was able to see a special firework show for the New Year, since it was January 03, 2026. The experience was amazing seeing it from this beautiful land.

But it was time to go, and I could say it was worthy to come here, and I was successful in riding the attractions I wanted, and trying the food I was intrigued by. But now I was finally done with Disney, do not miss the rest of Tokyo in my next blog post.