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Disney’s Paid Parade Rules Are Changing – What It Means for Guests

Changes are coming to paid parade and show viewing options at Tokyo Disney Resort, giving guests more flexibility in how they experience the parks’ signature entertainment.

Shows and parades have long been a key part of the Disney park experience, adding to the atmosphere and bringing classic stories to life in a way that goes beyond rides. Whether it’s a stage production, a nighttime spectacular, or a character-filled parade, these performances create shared moments that guests look forward to.

Elsa and Anna on a parade float
Credit: Disney

While guests can watch these shows for free, securing the best viewing spots often requires staking out a place well in advance. To address this, Disney has gradually introduced paid options at several parks, allowing guests to reserve prime viewing locations for an additional fee.

Tokyo Disney Resort has offered Disney Premier Access for select shows and parades across its two parks, allowing guests to purchase premium viewing spots.

Currently, guests can only buy Premier Access for each show once per day. However, beginning February 11, 2025, the rules will change, permitting guests to purchase Premier Access for the same show twice in a single day, provided they have already used their first reservation or the show’s admission time has passed.

Mickey Mouse in Tokyo Disney Resort's Christmas parade
Credit: othree, Flickr

This change means guests can now pay to watch their favorite shows from a reserved spot more than once, a significant shift from the current one-time-per-day rule. The update will apply to any parade or show performed multiple times daily at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

Premier Access at Tokyo Disney Resort

At Tokyo Disneyland – where guests are so dedicated to good views that some recently lined up outside the resort in freezing cold temperatures in the middle of the night for the premiere of a new limited-time parade – parkgoers will be able to use Premier Access for the following performances:

  • It’s A Sweetsful Time! – A limited-time Wreck-It Ralph-themed daytime parade
  • Disney Harmony in Color – Tokyo Disneyland’s permanent daytime parade
  • Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade – The park’s beloved nighttime parade
  • Mickey’s Magical Music World – A stage musical at Fantasyland Forest Theatre
  • Club Mouse Beat – A high-energy dance show featuring Mickey Mouse
  • Reach for the Stars – A nighttime projection show on Cinderella Castle
Tinker Bell clasps her hands on a colorful parade float
Credit: Tokyo Disney Resort

Meanwhile, at Tokyo DisneySea, Premier Access is available for:

  • Fantasyland Forest Theatre – A nighttime spectacular on Mediterranean Harbor
  • Big Band Beat: A Special Treat – A swing jazz performance at Broadway Music Theatre
  • Dreams Take Flight – A brand-new daily show premiering in September 2025
Tokyo Disneyland nighttime show featuring Disney, Pixar and Marvel characters
Credit: Tokyo Disney Resort

As with previous Premier Access offerings, there are specific rules guests must follow. A second Premier Access purchase can only be made after the initial reservation has been used or once the show’s admission time has passed.

Seating and standing locations are pre-assigned, and guests must watch from their designated spot, which is displayed on their mobile device upon purchase. Additionally, umbrellas are prohibited in designated viewing areas to ensure clear sightlines for all attendees.

Would you pay for a reserved spot to watch a Disney parade or show?

Chloe James

Chloë is a theme park addict and self-proclaimed novelty hunter. She's obsessed with all things Star Wars, loves roller coasters (but hates Pixar Pal-A-Round), and lives for Disney's next Muppets project.

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