Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival is a slow moving boat ride retelling the events of the film, Tangled. After the boat leaves the load/unload area, it gently floats past Rapunzel’s tower. High atop Rapunzel’s tower is blondie herself. She’s rendered in yet another impressive animatronic. She sways and sings along to calm renditions of the songs from Tangled.
If there was any musical number in Disney’s library that was begging for a theme park rendition, it’s I See the Light. I’m happy to report they nailed it in this ride. The room is filled with floating lanterns while boats circle around Flynn and Rapunzel serenading each other.
Touring Tips
Starting on April 1, 2025, standby lines are available for all four rides in Fantasy Springs. Gone are the hard-to-get standby passes and restricted entry that have been a part of the land since it opened in 2024. Now all visitors can show up and get in any line they want, as long as they are willing to wait of course. Priority Access are still available for Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, and Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure.
Priority Access: Priority Access is the paid line skipping service that can be purchased in the Tokyo Disney Resort app. The benefit of Priority Access is that you will have minimal wait for the attractions you purchase it for. Each Priority Access costs 2000 yen, or about $13 USD. Priority Access is available for Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, and Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure. After purchasing Priority Access you'll be given a return time. When your time arrives, go to the attraction's Priority Access line entrance where you'll walk through a queue much shorter than the standby queue. Wait times for Priority Access attractions range from 5 to 20 minutes.
