We stayed in a 'Toy Story'-themed hotel for $280 a night. Our small room was a great value with tons of awesome details.

Amanda AdlerMay 5, 2024, 20:14 IST

We enjoyed our stay at the Toy Story Hotel, located near the theme parks at Tokyo Disney Resort. Amanda Adler

My family of 3 recently stayed at the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort.
At $280 a night it was a steal compared to American Disney hotels that can cost twice as much.

The Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort allows guests to feel like they are stepping into a larger-than-life land of toys, without the larger-than-life prices that can come with staying on Disney property.

This spring, my family of three checked in to the 595-room hotel, which is located near Bay Station on the Tokyo Disney Resort Line, the resort's dedicated monorail line.

Our room was cozy but comfortable and only cost about $280 a night — a steal compared to American Disney hotels that can cost twice as much.

And that value may be growing even more. Recently, the Yen dipped to a 34-year low. Although this has caused turmoil in the markets, it may be good news for American travelers looking to save even more cash.

At any cost, this themed hotel that opened in 2022 was a fun place to spend a few nights and offered superior access to Tokyo Disneyland.

Here's what our stay was like.

Toy Story Hotel, located near the theme parks at Tokyo Disney Resort, is incredibly colorful.

The colorful exterior of the Toy Story Hotel makes guests feel like they're stepping into a life-size board game.Amanda Adler

The parking garage was themed to resemble RC car storage.

The parking garage at the Toy Story Hotel remained on-theme with RC cars.Amanda Adler

The front desk welcomed us with a message spelled out on an enormous Lite-Brite.

The check-in counter at Tokyo's Toy Story Hotel welcomes guests to an experience that promises to be playful.Amanda Adler

Even the elevator doors embraced the "Toy Story" theme.

The elevator doors at the Toy Story Hotel in Tokyo stay on-theme with fun murals.Amanda Adler

Our room number was colorful and popped against the whimsical black-and-white wallpaper featuring toys from the film.

There was no shortage of color anywhere in this hotel.Amanda Adler

Our room looked like it was straight out of a "Toy Story" movie.

Our room was meant for three guests, but only two small beds were visible at first.Amanda Adler

The third sleeping space was hidden beneath one of the beds.

A child-size cot was tucked under one of the beds.Amanda Adler

The room was small, but a lot of fun details were packed into the space.

Room decor at Tokyo's Toy Story Hotel stays on theme.Amanda Adler

One thing I didn’t like about the room was the lack of a closet.

These hangers were cute, but didn't offer enough storage for our family.Amanda Adler

I loved the fun tile work in the bathroom, which featured the character Wheezy surrounded by bubbles.

Wheezy provided some fun company for anyone who wanted to sing in the shower.Amanda Adler

I also enjoyed the view of Tokyo Bay from our window.

Many of the guest rooms offer views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.Amanda Adler

Our room came with Buzz Lightyear-themed pajamas, too.

My whole family appreciated the cozy pajamas included with our stay.Amanda Adler

At night, the courtyard leading to the hotel was illuminated with enormous lights that made us feel toy-sized in comparison.

At night, the courtyard was illuminated with strings of colorful lights.Amanda Adler

The hotel also had a buffet-style restaurant, Lotso Garden Café, which only serves registered hotel guests.

A character from "Toy Story 3" adorns the entrance to the hotel's buffet-style restaurant.Amanda Adler

And like any Disney theme park or hotel, there was also a gift shop.

Good luck escaping your stay without a trip to the gift shop.Amanda Adler

But the best thing about Toy Story Hotel was its location.

The Disney Resort Line provides easy, stress-free access to the nearby parks.Amanda Adler

I rode the longest train route in Bangladesh for $10, and the 12 ½-hour journey was surprisingly scenic

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