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Tokyo DisneySea
is a theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort located in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, just next to Tokyo. It opened on 4 September 2001, at a cost of 335 billion yen. The Oriental Land Company owns the park, and licenses intellectual property from The Walt Disney Company. In 2023, Tokyo DisneySea hosted 12.4 million visitors, making it the seventh-most visited theme park in the world and the third-most visited in Japan. History Plans for a second Disney park in Tokyo were first conceived in 1987, the same period when the "Law for the Development of Comprehensive Resort Areas" was passed. Initially, these plans included a park similar to Disney's Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios), to be called Disney Hollywood Studio Theme Park at Tokyo Disneyland. This idea was later reconsidered in 1991 because of the economic collapse caused by Japanese asset price bubble. During the creation of the park, the Walt Disney Company and the Oriental Land Company had to compromise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mediterranean Harbor (Tokyo DisneySea)
Mediterranean Harbor is a themed area in Tokyo DisneySea, the second park in the Tokyo Disney Resort, located in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Chiba, Japan, near Tokyo, which opened in 2001. Mediterranean Harbor is the entrance "port-of-call," or hub, themed as an Italian port city named "Porto Paradiso", complete with Venetian gondolas that guests can ride. The majority of places of interest throughout the port are various shops and restaurants. Theming and layout Mediterranean Harbor's layout differs from the entry lands of other Disney parks as it is a large "V" shape rather than the main street that leads to a hub (as found in Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. or Disney's Hollywood Studios' Hollywood Boulevard). The right path leads to Mysterious Island, while the left leads to the American Waterfront. Built into the architecture of the port is the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta. The hotel itself serves as a full-scale reproduction of the various buildings of Portofino and Ven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Disney Resort
The (local nickname ''TDR'') is a theme park and vacation resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, just east of Tokyo. The resort is owned and operated by the Oriental Land Company, the Oriental Land Co., a subsidiary of the Keisei Electric Railway, under a license from The Walt Disney Company, which designed and constructed the resort and its various attractions through its Walt Disney Imagineering, Imagineering research & development arm. The resort opened on April 15, 1983, as a single theme park (Tokyo Disneyland), later developing into a resort with a second theme park (Tokyo DisneySea), six Disney themed hotels, six non-Disney hotels and a shopping complex (Ikspiari). Tokyo Disneyland was the first Disney theme park to open outside the United States and the complex is the only Disney resort in the world not owned or operated by Disney Experiences in any capacity. Attractions Tokyo Disney Resort consists of Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and Ikspiari, which is a varia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Capitan Theatre
El Capitan Theatre is a fully restored movie palace at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in the Hollywood neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States. The theater and adjacent Hollywood Masonic Temple (now known as the El Capitan Entertainment Centre) are owned by The Walt Disney Company and serve as the venue for a majority of the Walt Disney Studios' film premieres. History El Capitan early years In the early 1920s, real estate developer Charles E. Toberman (the "Father of Hollywood") envisioned a thriving Hollywood theater district. Toberman was involved in 36 projects while building the Max Factor Building (now the Hollywood Museum), Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and the Hollywood Masonic Temple. With Sid Grauman, he opened the three themed theaters: Egyptian (1922), El Capitan (1926), and Chinese (1927). Barker Bros. Furniture Emporium took up the rest of the building in the 1920s. El Capitan, dubbed "Hollywood's First Home of Spoken Drama," began presenti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Waterfront (Tokyo DisneySea)
American Waterfront is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at Tokyo DisneySea in the Tokyo Disney Resort. It represents the Northeastern seaboard of the United States in the early 20th century, and features two themed areas, an Old Cape Cod section, and a New York Harbor section with an elaborate backstory. Theming The American Waterfront is themed to resemble a New York City enlivened by new immigrants, and the New England fishing community of Cape Cod. New York is depicted as a bustling city during the 1910s, complete with an elevated railway, a classic American Theater and a harbor displaying a large range of boats, including the massive ''SS Columbia (Tokyo DisneySea), S.S. Columbia''. This city's backstory revolves around the wealthy Harrison Hightower III, whose power grew stronger amid New York, as one can guess seeing his Hightower Hotel, symbol of his might until he mysteriously disappeared after retrieving a cursed African idol. His business rival Cornelius Endicott, ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aquatopia
Aquatopia is an attraction at Tokyo DisneySea theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Chiba, Japan. Located in the Port Discovery area of the park, it is the second attraction to use a trackless ride system designed by Walt Disney Imagineering (the first being Pooh's Hunny Hunt at neighboring park Tokyo Disneyland). The trackless ride system uses computers to guide the vehicles throughout the ride. It is considered to be the successor to both Disneyland's Motor Boat Cruise and the Autopia Autopia is a race track attraction at various Disney theme parks, in which patrons steer specially designed cars through an enclosed track. Versions of Autopia exist at Disneyland at Anaheim, California and Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallé ..., from which Aquatopia received its name as homage. The ride consists of around three dozen vehicles designed to look like personal hovercraft which move independently from each other at quick speeds through a large water lagoon. The water in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Discovery (Tokyo DisneySea)
Port Discovery is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at Tokyo DisneySea in the Tokyo Disney Resort. It represents a "marina of the future". On April 28, 2025, the Oriental Land Company announced that Aquatopia will be closing and replaced with new attractions and more in the section of Port Discovery at Tokyo DisneySea. Theming Port Discovery is themed to a retrofuturistic research station inspired by the world of science fiction novels and films from the early 20th century. The area is home to two fictional societies, 'Center for Weather Control,' and later the 'Marine Life Institute' from Pixar's Finding Dory. Attractions and entertainment Current * Aquatopia * DisneySea Electric Railway ** Port Discovery Station * Nemo & Friends SeaRider Former * StormRider StormRider was a simulator ride at Tokyo DisneySea. It simulated going into a storm in a futuristic aircraft (a "StormRider") to dissipate it. The attraction opened on September 4, 2001, in the Port Discovery land of T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raging Spirits
Raging Spirits (レイジングスピリッツ) is a roller coaster attraction located in Tokyo DisneySea. The attraction began operation on July 21, 2005. Created by Walt Disney Imagineering, manufactured by Intamin and built by Sansei Technologies, the attraction takes guests on a thrilling, high-speed ride through the ruins of an ancient ceremonial site and its depictions of Incan buildings in the mountainous region of Peru. The attraction is located in Tokyo DisneySea's Lost River Delta section. Much like the roller coaster design on which it is based the Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril attraction at Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris is an entertainment resort in Marne-la-Vallée, France, located about east of Paris. It encompasses two theme parks, seven Disney-owned hotels, two convention centers, a golf course, an arena, and a shopping, dining and entert ... guests riding Raging Spirits board hopper cars that propel them along tracks around the archeological exca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost River Delta (Tokyo DisneySea)
Lost River Delta is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at Tokyo DisneySea in the Tokyo Disney Resort. It presents an archaeological site in a tropical rainforest of Central America in the 1930s. Theme Lost River Delta is the farthest "themed land" from the entrance of Tokyo DisneySea. The landmark of this area is an ancient Mesoamerican pyramid. The thrill ride Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull, which is based on Lucasfilm's ''Indiana Jones'' film series, operates in the pyramid. Attractions and entertainment Current * DisneySea Transit Steamer Line * Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull * Raging Spirits Raging Spirits (レイジングスピリッツ) is a roller coaster attraction located in Tokyo DisneySea. The attraction began operation on July 21, 2005. Created by Walt Disney Imagineering, manufactured by Intamin and built by Sansei Technolog ... Upcoming * Hangar Stage ** Dreams Take Flight (Opening on July 16, 2025) Former * Hangar Stage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabian Coast (Tokyo DisneySea)
Arabian Coast () is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at Tokyo DisneySea in the Tokyo Disney Resort. Theming The themed area recreates an Arabian harbor, combining the universe of the Disney movie ''Aladdin (1992 Disney film), Aladdin'' with the world from the ''1001 Arabian Nights''. As such, the architecture and atmosphere are inspired by many Middle-Eastern and Indian influences. Arabian Coast is the third Agrabah-themed land in a Disney park, the first being Adventureland Bazar in Disneyland Park (Paris), Disneyland Paris, and the second a recreation of this city in the Magic Kingdom. Attractions and entertainment * Jasmine's Flying Carpets * The Magic Lamp Theater * Caravan Carousel * Sindbad's Storybook Voyage Former * Sindbad's Seven Voyages Restaurants and refreshments Current * Casbah Food Court ** Flying Carpet Curry ** Royal Tandor ** Noodle Charmer * Sultan's Oasis * Open Sesame Former * Alibaba Shopping * Agrabah Marketplace * Abu's Bazaar References External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mermaid Lagoon (Tokyo DisneySea)
Mermaid Lagoon is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at Tokyo DisneySea in the Tokyo Disney Resort, and is themed to Disney's '' The Little Mermaid'' franchise. Theming The facade is made to look like the Palace of King Triton and features fanciful seashell-inspired architecture. This area is unique in that it is mostly indoors and recreates the feeling of being underwater. Most of the rides in this area are geared towards younger children. Inside Mermaid Lagoon's building, families can ride several flat-rides, explore the Ariel's Playground play area, and it formerly included a live entertainment show. Attractions and entertainment Indoor Section * Jumpin' Jellyfish * Blowfish Balloon Race * The Whirlpool * Ariel's Playground * Mermaid Lagoon Theater: ** Ariel's Greeting Grotto - (2005-2020, original outdoor location), (2020–present, current indoor location) Outdoor Section * Scuttle's Scooters: A Caterpillar-type ride, similar to Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin. * Flounder's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mysterious Island (Tokyo DisneySea)
Mysterious Island is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at Tokyo DisneySea in the Tokyo Disney Resort. It features a large volcano and is located in the center of the park. Theming Mysterious Island is a recreation of the fictitious one in Jules Verne's 1875 novel, ''The Mysterious Island'', which serves as Captain Nemo's lair. It is also known as Vulcania Island, as featured in the 1954 Disney movie ''20,000 Leagues Under the Sea''. When guests enter the area, they discover Nemo's secret base, complete with a harbor for his ''Nautilus'', as well as a lab inside the volcano, known as Mount Prometheus. Nemo is exploring the depths of the sea and of the Earth, which allows guests to experience two of Verne's most famous adventures: ''Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas'' and ''Journey to the Center of the Earth''. Despite its name, Mysterious Island is not an actual island. It is instead built into the side of Mount Prometheus. This volcano is "active" (bursts of fire can be seen e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Oriental Land Company
The , also known as Oriental Land is a Japanese leisure and tourism company headquartered in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan where it also owns and operates the Tokyo Disney Resort. The company operates in three segments, divided as theme parks, hotels, and other business. It is a component of the TOPIX Large70 index. OLC's largest shareholder is the Keisei Electric Railway which controls 22% of the company's shares. Oriental Land pays licenses and royalties to The Walt Disney Company for use of their Intellectual property, intellectual properties, while Disney provides consultation and their Walt Disney Imagineering, Imagineering division to design and build Oriental Land's theme parks and attractions at the resort. OLC is the only Disney resort company that has no capital relationship with Disney. History The Oriental Land Company was founded in 1960. The company was developing Maihama, an area of land in Urayasu that was created through land reclamation. Two years later, the company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
