LeeLeeLuvsDisney
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Discopper gave you a lot of great tips. I have a bit more to add.
I can't answer for the crowds in May. You may want to visit the message board for Tokyo Disney Resort on the Micechat web site and pose this question.
The weather in Tokyo in May is generally in the 70's during the day, 60's at night. Your best bet is to check the weather forecast the day before you leave to know what to pack, but at least bring a jacket or sweater with you as it can feel cooler than normal at the parks at night because you get the wind blowing off Tokyo Bay.
I suggest getting a good general guidebook for Japan (we used the Frommers book) to get an idea of different things to do, and places to visit, and how to get around. Another amazing research is the web site Japan-Guide.com. It's hard to suggest things without knowing your hobbies, likes and dislikes. I will make one suggestion, though - if you go into the city and want a good view of the city, go to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku. They have observatories in both the north and south towers on the 45th floor, and it is FREE. Neat views.
I don't recall seeing menus for the restaurants at Tokyo Disney Resort anywhere on the web. But, I can assure you that there are quite a variety of choices there, and there's a decent amount of stuff that's meat-free. DisneySea has quite a few Italian restaurants, too...lots of pasta choices. There are a ton of snacks, too...the flavored popcorn is amazing...so are the churros.
Outside of Disney, you will find some chain restaurants like McDonalds, plus Japanese chain restaurants, that serve beef entrees. There is a huge focus on seafood and chicken, though. So, be open to some of the tofu entrees they serve as well. We had some and they were delicious.
Another suggestion - on Disney property, at Ikspiari, there is a Hawaiian burger chain restaurant called Kua 'Aina. Huge beef burgers there with yummy fries, if you're craving something American.
There is a Hilton on Disney property which gets great reviews. We stayed at the Sheraton, which was cheaper and closer to the monorail station. But, if you have points, then go with the Hilton. I don't believe there is a Marriott on property. If you stay in central Tokyo, plan on anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour to travel to Disney, depending on which neighborhood you stay in.
We just brought an extra suitcase for our souvenirs. It was a pain to drag around with us everywhere, but it was cheaper than shipping our stuff home(which is very expensive). We checked in 2 bags on the way over, and 3 bags on the way home - our airline allowed 2 bags each for free, so it cost us nothing.
I can't answer for the crowds in May. You may want to visit the message board for Tokyo Disney Resort on the Micechat web site and pose this question.
The weather in Tokyo in May is generally in the 70's during the day, 60's at night. Your best bet is to check the weather forecast the day before you leave to know what to pack, but at least bring a jacket or sweater with you as it can feel cooler than normal at the parks at night because you get the wind blowing off Tokyo Bay.
I suggest getting a good general guidebook for Japan (we used the Frommers book) to get an idea of different things to do, and places to visit, and how to get around. Another amazing research is the web site Japan-Guide.com. It's hard to suggest things without knowing your hobbies, likes and dislikes. I will make one suggestion, though - if you go into the city and want a good view of the city, go to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku. They have observatories in both the north and south towers on the 45th floor, and it is FREE. Neat views.
I don't recall seeing menus for the restaurants at Tokyo Disney Resort anywhere on the web. But, I can assure you that there are quite a variety of choices there, and there's a decent amount of stuff that's meat-free. DisneySea has quite a few Italian restaurants, too...lots of pasta choices. There are a ton of snacks, too...the flavored popcorn is amazing...so are the churros.
Outside of Disney, you will find some chain restaurants like McDonalds, plus Japanese chain restaurants, that serve beef entrees. There is a huge focus on seafood and chicken, though. So, be open to some of the tofu entrees they serve as well. We had some and they were delicious.
Another suggestion - on Disney property, at Ikspiari, there is a Hawaiian burger chain restaurant called Kua 'Aina. Huge beef burgers there with yummy fries, if you're craving something American.
There is a Hilton on Disney property which gets great reviews. We stayed at the Sheraton, which was cheaper and closer to the monorail station. But, if you have points, then go with the Hilton. I don't believe there is a Marriott on property. If you stay in central Tokyo, plan on anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour to travel to Disney, depending on which neighborhood you stay in.
We just brought an extra suitcase for our souvenirs. It was a pain to drag around with us everywhere, but it was cheaper than shipping our stuff home(which is very expensive). We checked in 2 bags on the way over, and 3 bags on the way home - our airline allowed 2 bags each for free, so it cost us nothing.
