Disneyland Paris marries fairytale grandeur with European flair just 20 miles east of Paris. Home to the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle in its sprawling 140 -acre park, it’s the second-largest Disneyland and the only Disney resort fully owned by the company. Beyond thrilling rides, you’ll find two parks, seven on-site hotels, a golf course and the Disney Village entertainment district—all wrapped in that je ne sais quoi of French style. 

Tokyo Disneyland, the first Disney park outside the U.S. (opened 1983), elevates classic Disney charm with Japanese precision. Spread over 115 acres, its seven themed lands—ranging from Westernland to Critter Country—feature immaculate landscaping, seasonal parades and attractions like Pooh’s Hunny Hunt. Operated by The Oriental Land Company, it seamlessly blends Magic Kingdom nostalgia with masterful crowd control for one of Asia’s most visited parks. 

Hong Kong Disneyland offers a more intimate, culturally infused Disney experience on Lantau Island. Since opening in 2005, its Castle of Magical Dreams pays homage to 14 Disney princesses, and the recent World of Frozen land brings Arendelle’s ice palace to life. With unique attractions like the Iron Man Experience and Mystic Manor—rides you won’t find anywhere else—plus feng shui–inspired design touches, it’s a compact park where “magic” and local flavor meet seamlessly. 

Shanghai Disneyland, the newest Disney resort (opened June 2016), dazzles with its Enchanted Storybook Castle—the tallest and most interactive Disney castle ever—and seven immersive lands from Treasure Cove to Zootopia. Backed by cutting-edge tech (Qi-driven walkways, app-based FastPasses) and local storytelling, it’s a must-visit for anyone seeking the latest in Disney innovation alongside authentic Chinese hospitality.