Tokyo Disneyland is one of the most visited theme parks in Japan, attracting many Disney fans from around the world. But when speaking of Disney theme parks in Tokyo, you can’t forget about Tokyo DisneySea too.
What’s the difference? Are there halal or vegan-friendly food? How to pray, if you are a Muslim? Let’s check out all the options you have to make sure you can enjoy these 2 theme parks to the fullest.

Is Tokyo Disneyland the same with DisneySea?

Well, the answer is NO!
Although both are part of Tokyo Disney Resort (TDR), they are entirely two different theme parks.

Tokyo Disneyland (TDL) was the first Disney park to open outside of America. It has 7 areas: World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Tomorrowland, Critter Country, Toontown and Fantasyland. 

Close to TDL is its larger sibling Tokyo Disney Sea (TDS), opened in 2001. This park has a maritime theme based on the legends of the sea in Disney— basically, a sea-themed Disney park.
It has 7 areas: Mediterranean Harbor, American Waterfront, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast and Mysterious Island. The new addition ‘Fantasy Springs’ is due to open in 2024 (click here for more).

Based on TEA/AECOM 2020 Theme Index and Museum Index, TDS is the fourth-most visited theme park in the world and the second-most visited in Japan following TDL. While TDL is visited by a lot of families, TDS is more popular among couples and young adults.

Finding A Place To Eat

Outside TDR: Muslim-friendly RED LOBSTER

Well-known for its seafood dishes, Red Lobster has been offering Muslim-friendly menus in some of its branches throughout Japan since 2019. Visitors can go to the Red Lobster Maihama Ikspiari at the Ikspiari shopping mall, located between Maihama station and the Disney Ambassador Hotel.

Muslim-friendly Menu Offered:
・Beef Bowl
・Butter Chicken Curry

Since this restaurant is located outside the park, make sure to get the re-entry stamp by informing the staff you want to eat halal food outside, so you can re-enter the park later on the same-day. When re-entering, you will need to bring along a valid admission ticket and show the stamp on your hand.

Halal Status
Muslim-friendly menu available
All ingredients used in the Muslim-friendly menus are halal-certified
They are prepared in the same kitchen as non-halal meals, but with separate kitchen wares
There are no separate dining utensils. You may request for disposable utensils

Inside The Parks: Where Can You Eat?

There are no halal-certified food inside the parks, but they have vegetarian and seafood options you may try. Another option you may check out is the Special Dietary Menu, which are allergy-friendly meals that do not contain the 5 major allergens: wheat, dairy products, eggs, buckwheat, and peanuts.

For Muslim visitors, please note that the restaurants may also serve alcoholic drinks or pork since they are not halal-certified restaurants.

DISCLAIMER

a. Meals at Tokyo Disneyland

■ Muslim-friendly Options (seafood)

1. Captain Hook’s Galley (Fantasy Land): Seafood Pizza
2. Great American Waffle Co. (World Bazaar): Mickey Waffle with Maple Sauce

■ Vegetarian Meals

1. Eastside Cafe (World Bazaar):
   • Spaghetti, Paprika tomato sauce
   • Mushroom and soy-based soup

■ Special Dietary Menu
Based on the Tokyo Disney Resort website, the Special Dietary Menu Vegetable Curry with Rice and Special Dietary Menu Vegetable Stew with Rice do not contain any of the 7 specified ingredients (shrimp, crab, wheat, buckwheat, eggs, dairy products, peanuts) and/or 21 items corresponding to the specified ingredients (almonds, abalone, squid, salmon caviar, oranges, cashew, kiwi, beef, walnut, sesame, salmon, mackerel, soy, chicken, banana, pork, matsutake mushrooms, peach, mountain yam, apple, gelatine).

For more info on these menus, please ask the nearest staff at the restaurants.

World Bazaar	Center Street Coffeehouse Restaurant Hokusai
Adventureland	Blue Bayou Restaurant
Westernland	Hungry Bear Restaurant
Critter Country	Grandma Sara’s Kitchen
Fantasyland	Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall
Tomorrowland	Plazma Ray’s Diner

b. Meals at Tokyo DisneySea

■ Muslim-friendly Options (seafood)

1. Zambini Brothers’ Ristorante (Mediterranean Harbor):
   • Seafood Pizza (Egg & Salmon Trout)
   • Check out for seafood pasta too!
2. Horizon Bay Restaurant (Port Discovery)
   • Grilled Salmon with Octopus, Squid, Tomato Sauce

■ Vegetarian Meals

1. Zambini Brothers’ Ristorante (Mediterranean Harbor)
   • Long Pizza (Tomato & Basil) *contain dairy
2. Ristorante di Canaletto (Mediterranean Harbor)
   • Pizza Margherita *contain dairy, eggs
3. Casbah Food Court (Arabian Coast)
   • Vegetable Curry (medium spicy) *may choose nan or rice

■ Special Dietary Menu
Based on the Tokyo Disney Resort website, the Special Dietary Menu Vegetable Curry with Rice and Special Dietary Menu Vegetable Stew with Rice do not contain any of the 7 specified ingredients (shrimp, crab, wheat, buckwheat, eggs, dairy products, peanuts) and/or 21 items corresponding to the specified ingredients (almonds, abalone, squid, salmon caviar, oranges, cashew, kiwi, beef, walnut, sesame, salmon, mackerel, soy, chicken, banana, pork, matsutake mushrooms, peach, mountain yam, apple, gelatine).

For more info on these menus, please ask the nearest staff at these restaurants.

Mediterranean Harbor	Cafe Portofino
Port Discovery	Horizon Bay Restaurant
Lost River Delta	Yucatan Base Camp Grill
Arabian Coast	Casbah Food Court
Mermaid Lagoon	Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen
Mysterious Island	Vulcania Restaurant

c. EXTRA TIPS for People With Diet Restrictions

All menus at the restaurants inside both parks may change, so we highly advise you to check information about allergens at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea via its official website. You can check by restaurants or choose the allergens you want to exclude.

If you feel unsure of the foods inside the parks, you can actually bring your own food. Both parks even have certain restaurants where you can request to reheat your packed meals (click here for more).

Finding A Place To Pray

After playing around, we can’t forget to pray for Muslims. Both parks have a QUIET ROOM you can use to pray, but they may not have prayer mats and other praying equipment. We recommend you to bring along the necessary praying accessories with you!

At Tokyo Disneyland, its Quiet Room is located outside the main entrance (on the right side). Just go to the Main Street House (information center) close to the entrance and tell the staff that you want to use this room.

Prayer Space at Tokyo Disneyland

In Tokyo DisneySea, the Quiet Room is located outside the park in the picnic area, about a 1-min walk from the Park Entrance South.

「QUIET ROOM」について。

キャストさんに質問したところ、約１年前に出来た施設で、海外の方向けの部屋で、部屋で祈祷したり、待機したり出来る部屋として使えるそうです。

現在は使用する人がいないので使われていないと事でした。#TDR_now #TDR_info pic.twitter.com/dcDg5JdD4Q

— ペガサス（ＰＧＳ） (@Hks77HBfefLxwIb) August 11, 2020

Since both rooms are outside the parks, make sure to inform the staff at the gate and get the re-entry stamp.

If you are far away from these Quite Rooms, or you’re running out of time, we suggest searching for less crowded places to pray.

Which Tokyo Disney Parks would you like to visit? What else would you like to know more?
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Reference Link:
・Restaurants to reheat food (https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdr/bfree/food.html)

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