Booking August 2026

[chicagodisneyguy]

We are planning our first trip to Japan for next August (2026) and are planning on 2 nights at the Tokyo Disneyland resort. It seems like the 30+ trips I've planned to WDW and DL aren't going to be of much help.

We'd like to stay at the Hotel MiraCosta and probably do a vacation package. Is there a time frame for when mid-August would be released? We are planning on doing mid-week as I figured it might be slightly less crowded but let me know if I am off base. Is it possible this hotel will book up immediately and I might get shut out? We'd like to book whatever their highest level of Lightning Lane or Fastpass system is....as this is more than likely our one trip here. Also, for people who have been, how crowded is mid August? We'd probably be there around the 11th to 13th.

I'm going to spend a bunch of time reading as many threads as I can, but nailing down the hotel and line skipping passes is my number one focus at this point. Thanks!

 

[gmi3804]

If they haven’t changed the booking windows, August VPs will be released around the beginning of March.

 

[Araminta18]

Oooh, I'm literally finishing up my trip report from Tokyo Disney right now! If you're willing to spend a bit of money and aren't too picky on your room type, the vacation packages for Mira Costa are still available even if you don't play the crazy game of being up right when they release, etc. I ended up booking a Harbor view room at MiraCosta later, way after they dropped, as we planned the trip a bit late. I would highly recommend booking the Unlimited fastpass vacation package - it's pricy, but so worth it to be able to go to the rides through the fastpass line whenever you want without having to have something booked. There are some rides that don't have fastpasses though, so that's something to pay attention to.

We went in May so no insight on crowds, but happy to answer any other questions I can about the booking and such. You're gonna have a great time!

 

[gmi3804]

We went in March/April 2025, and did 3/31 room only (four months to the day), then a 2-night VP from 4/1-3 (VPs released early-November.)

 

[chicagodisneyguy]

Oooh, I'm literally finishing up my trip report from Tokyo Disney right now! If you're willing to spend a bit of money and aren't too picky on your room type, the vacation packages for Mira Costa are still available even if you don't play the crazy game of being up right when they release, etc. I ended up booking a Harbor view room at MiraCosta later, way after they dropped, as we planned the trip a bit late. I would highly recommend booking the Unlimited fastpass vacation package - it's pricy, but so worth it to be able to go to the rides through the fastpass line whenever you want without having to have something booked. There are some rides that don't have fastpasses though, so that's something to pay attention to.

We went in May so no insight on crowds, but happy to answer any other questions I can about the booking and such. You're gonna have a great time!

When you say "worth it to be able to go to the rides through the fastpass line whenever you want without having to have something booked" is that similar to the Premier Pass at the US parks? We've done that at DL and WDW and you just tap in and get in the FP line. Or do we have to select what we want to ride next on the app? As far as pricey, do you have a rough ballpark of what 2 nights at MiraCosta + tickets + Unlimited fastpass will set me back? Just trying to see if the 2 night/2day park is going to be closer to $3k-$5k or $10k. Our other flights and hotels are all free via points so this is our big splurge so to speak.

One other question, for anyone who is also a DVC member, has anyone ever used points to book these hotels...and if so...is there any pros/cons? I highly doubt I would go that route but just wondered if anyone has ever used that trade out.

 

[gmi3804]

One other question, for anyone who is also a DVC member, has anyone ever used points to book these hotels...and if so...is there any pros/cons? I highly doubt I would go that route but just wondered if anyone has ever used that trade out.

DVC Member here. Using DVC points for TDR hotels is a terrible use of points. You’re better off selling points and using that money to fund your TDR bill.

Also, the Unlimited Rides package gives you, well, unlimited passes (not just one each) to every non-Fantasy Springs attraction that has a fast lane, or whatever they call it out there. I’ve forgotten.

 

[Araminta18]

When you say "worth it to be able to go to the rides through the fastpass line whenever you want without having to have something booked" is that similar to the Premier Pass at the US parks? We've done that at DL and WDW and you just tap in and get in the FP line. Or do we have to select what we want to ride next on the app? As far as pricey, do you have a rough ballpark of what 2 nights at MiraCosta + tickets + Unlimited fastpass will set me back? Just trying to see if the 2 night/2day park is going to be closer to $3k-$5k or $10k. Our other flights and hotels are all free via points so this is our big splurge so to speak.

One other question, for anyone who is also a DVC member, has anyone ever used points to book these hotels...and if so...is there any pros/cons? I highly doubt I would go that route but just wondered if anyone has ever used that trade out.

Yea, I think similar to Premier Pass (though I've never done that) - you get a piece of paper for your fastpass, and you just show that to the CM as you enter the fastpass line. You can ride the rides as many times as you want, in a row or not, no pre-booking or anything. For example, at the end of the night we just looped Toy Story Mania and did it 3 or 4 times in a row just flashing that piece of paper and hopping in the fastpass line.

The Unlimited vacation package is only two days - one day at Disneyland and one day at DisneySea. You can't book it for more days - their packages are restrictive that way. The Unlimited vacation package will come with one night in a hotel, tickets for Disneyland for one day and DisneySea for one day, and fastpass for both days - ours when we booked in May was 316000 yen for two people - $2139.33. It also included "tickets" for unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and unlimited popcorn.

There's a good blog somewhere that breaks down the different vacation packages and the options you have for each one that may be worth looking into (https://howtododisney.net/2025/01/1...-tokyo-disney-vacation-packages-2025-edition/)

 

[chicagodisneyguy]

Thanks everybody....you've all been very helpful!

 

[chicagodisneyguy]

So our booking window for August 2026 should be coming up in the near future. We are still planning on doing the Unlimited Rides 2 day package. I understand that this package gets unlimited LL ride access for all included rides.

My question is what type of access does the cheaper Enjoy Lots of Attractions afford the guest? When doing a dummy booking it has me select 3 ride selections per day. Are those the only regular lines we will skip with this package? Or are these pre-booked passes in addition to getting to use the LL 1x only per ride? Or does this package utilize a system similar to regular Lightning Lane in the US parks where you have to book a return time with whatever time slots are left/available?

I did a dummy booking for a similar Tuesday/Wednesday for dates in July and the difference for a stay at the MiraCosta was $1500 vs $2200. $350pp for unlimited access seems pretty reasonable, but just seeing if the less expensive package gives slightly less or a lot less access to shorter rides. Thanks!

 

[gmi3804]

So our booking window for August 2026 should be coming up in the near future. We are still planning on doing the Unlimited Rides 2 day package. I understand that this package gets unlimited LL ride access for all included rides.

My question is what type of access does the cheaper Enjoy Lots of Attractions afford the guest? When doing a dummy booking it has me select 3 ride selections per day. Are those the only regular lines we will skip with this package? Or are these pre-booked passes in addition to getting to use the LL 1x only per ride? Or does this package utilize a system similar to regular Lightning Lane in the US parks where you have to book a return time with whatever time slots are left/available?

I did a dummy booking for a similar Tuesday/Wednesday for dates in July and the difference for a stay at the MiraCosta was $1500 vs $2200. $350pp for unlimited access seems pretty reasonable, but just seeing if the less expensive package gives slightly less or a lot less access to shorter rides. Thanks!

The "Lots" packages give you limited number of Priority Passes, and they're timed. One-time use for each, yes, much like the old FASTPASSES or current LLs.

We did the Unlimited package (didn't much look at price because, hey, we're traveling 10,000 miles and might never get back) and it was the best thing we did. Nothing like walking through the short line, and as many times as you want, at any time you want. Dealing with lines was the biggest concern of mine, and this took a huge weight off our planning backs, and we were even able to rope drop the Great American Waffle Company instead of rushing to try to snag passes with thousands of others.

 

[chicagodisneyguy]

The "Lots" packages give you limited number of Priority Passes, and they're timed. One-time use for each, yes, much like the old FASTPASSES or current LLs.

We did the Unlimited package (didn't much look at price because, hey, we're traveling 10,000 miles and might never get back) and it was the best thing we did. Nothing like walking through the short line, and as many times as you want, at any time you want. Dealing with lines was the biggest concern of mine, and this took a huge weight off our planning backs, and we were even able to rope drop the Great American Waffle Company instead of rushing to try to snag passes with thousands of others.

Thanks for confirming! It seems like all the reports I've read from people who went with the Unlimited package loved it and mirrored your experience. I'd rather know I can go on a ride when I want and in what order i want. While I'd love to save the extra $700 if the experiences were similar, in this case it seems like the extra dough is well worth the cost! Unlimited here we come!