This was my first time at Tokyo DisneySea (and my husband’s too), and I’m sharing exactly how we planned our day so you can avoid the “what do we do first?” overwhelm. We got there about an hour before opening (yes, some people show up at 5–6 a.m.), and I break down how Premier Access (paid) and the free 40th Anniversary Priority Pass work—plus my biggest tip: keep refreshing, even if it says sold out. Lines can hit 3 hours, so strategy matters. I walk you through our hour-by-hour flow: which rides we prioritized, what felt worth paying for once (and what didn’t), and how we handled the most popular area when we couldn’t snag Anna & Elsa right away. We paid for Rapunzel (cute, but short), then used Premier Access for Journey to the Center of the Earth, and later got Frozen after refreshing at just the right time. Food-wise, I share what we snacked on (green alien mochi, pork bun via mobile order, churros) and my personal rating system—something is only a “5” if I’d get it again next time. I also talk comfort tips (cash-only snacks, lots of seating, heated areas) and why we chose to leave before the nighttime show.