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 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.
Immediately, I noticed the hotel exterior was bright and colorful. We were greeted by gigantic statues of toys and game pieces.
The main building is designed to look like it's made of toy building blocks and the ground was painted to look like we were stepping into a board game.
The parking garage was themed to resemble RC car storage.
We didn't bring a car, but I appreciated the attention to detail in the garage space. Here, I noticed that sticker-like decals adorned the parking garage as if they had been applied by a child.
The front desk welcomed us with a message spelled out on an enormous Lite-Brite.
While checking in, I saw that the hotel's designers took the toy and game theme and ran with it. A giant pencil and large Scrabble tiles completed the playful aesthetic at the reception desk.
Even the elevator doors embraced the "Toy Story" theme.
The hotel has two wings, one themed to Buzz Lightyear and the other to his pal Woody.
We were booked on Buzz's side and noticed creative details throughout our stay, including the mural on the interior of the elevator doors.
Our room number was colorful and popped against the whimsical black-and-white wallpaper featuring toys from the film.
We stayed in room 505, a standard room that sleeps a maximum of three guests. Larger rooms that sleep up to four guests are also available to book.
Our room looked like it was straight out of a "Toy Story" movie.
The cloud-covered wallpaper made me feel like I had stepped into Andy's bedroom.
The oversized bed frame reinforced the larger-than-life theming found throughout the hotel. Our room looked just like Andy's room from the "Toy Story" movies.
The third sleeping space was hidden beneath one of the beds.
The two beds were each about the same size as a US twin bed, but we found a roll-away cot for my son tucked underneath one of the mattresses.
The extra bed took up almost all our available floor space but allowed us to sleep three people more comfortably.
The room was small, but a lot of fun details were packed into the space.
Enhancing the theme even more was the TV, which was designed to look like an extra-large Etch-A-Sketch. I also loved the retro Mickey Mouse watch-shaped wall clock.
The desk lamp design was also a fun nod to Luxo Jr., the lamp featured in the Pixar Animation Studios logo.
One thing I didn’t like about the room was the lack of a closet.
Although we had several colored hangers for our clothing, this didn't offer nearly enough storage for my family.
We were unable to unpack our clothing, so we lived out of our suitcases for our two-night stay.
I loved the fun tile work in the bathroom, which featured the character Wheezy surrounded by bubbles.
Other areas of the bathroom included flooring that resembled large puzzle pieces.
I also enjoyed the view of Tokyo Bay from our window.
Our room was listed as having a bay view and it certainly delivered. On a clear day, we were able to see Mt. Fuji.
Other rooms overlook Toy Friends Square, a courtyard featuring toys, games, and characters from the "Toy Story" universe.
Our room came with Buzz Lightyear-themed pajamas, too.
Come nighttime, we found the Buzz Lightyear-themed pajamas that were available in our room to be a comfy sleep option.
The pajamas came in a variety of sizes and were free to use throughout our visit.
At night, the courtyard leading to the hotel was illuminated with enormous lights that made us feel toy-sized in comparison.
Oversized Tinkertoys, popsicle sticks, dominoes, and other play elements encouraged my family to interact and play in this space.
These and the other kid-friendly elements, were just what you would expect from a Disney property.
The hotel also had a buffet-style restaurant, Lotso Garden Café, which only serves registered hotel guests.
A Lotso-themed restaurant (he's the teddy bear featured in "Toy Story 3") offers buffet-style dining for breakfast and dinner.
The hotel also had an on-site convenience store with grab-and-go food options.
And like any Disney theme park or hotel, there was also a gift shop.
As you might expect, the store featured a wide variety of merchandise that fits with the "Toy Story" theme.
But the best thing about Toy Story Hotel was its location.
An automated monorail takes guests to and from several hotels, resorts, and nearby parks. We were just a quick ride away from Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea theme parks.
Our stay also gave us early access to Tokyo Disneyland Park, allowing us to enter 15 minutes before non-hotel guests. This perk alone made our stay well worth it.
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