Mediterranean Harbor is a themed area in

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, the second park in the

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, located in

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, Chiba,

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, near

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, 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

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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

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' 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

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and Venice's ports. The design choice of combining a real hotel within the theme park areas helps to further the illusion that (as either a park or hotel guest) you are in an actual city. Since the hotel is a functional building (rather than a "set facade"—the general standard in theme park designs), the effect of onlooking hotel guests that may observe the park from hotel's rooms, balconies, and terraces serve in adding a level of kinetic authenticity in passing for an authentic Italian villa for park visitors, while the hotel guest enjoys the harborside views and novelty of location. Additionally, the Hotel MiraCosta also serves as the southern border of the park. Mediterranean Harbor also features attractions such as the

Fortress Explorations Fortress Explorations (フォートレス・エクスプレーション) is a walk-through attraction at Tokyo DisneySea. Summary This fortress-themed attraction is located on the west side of Mediterranean Harbor. Within the attraction guests ...

, which is a meticulously themed, large-scale interactive play area for guests that features exploration-themed activities and attractions.

Attractions

* DisneySea Transit Steamer Line (2001–present) *

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(2001–present) *

(2001–present) * Soaring: Fantastic Flight (2019–present)

Entertainment

Current

*Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band (2001–present) *Believe! Sea of Dreams (November 11, 2022–present)

Past

*Italian Flag Squad (2001–unknown) *Mayor of Porto Paradiso (2001–unknown) *Living Statues (2001–unknown) *Singing Gondoliers (2001–unknown) *The Alchemist (2001–unknown) *Buccaneer Brigands (2001–unknown) *DisneySea Symphony (2003–2004; first anniversary) *

BraviSEAmo! ''BraviSEAmo!'' (''ブラヴィッシーモ! Buravisshiimo!'') was a nighttime water show at Tokyo DisneySea. The show featured water, pyrotechnic, and firework effects and was performed on the lagoon of the Mediterranean Harbor. The show was dir ...

(2004–2011) *Meet & Smile (2006–2007; "Sea of Dreams" fifth anniversary) *Lido Isle Meet & Smile (2005–2006) *Porto Paradiso Water Carnival (2001–2004; Spring 2005 & 2006) *Trio Melodia (2006–2010) *The Legend of Mythica (2006–2014; "Sea of Dreams" fifth anniversary) *Disney in the Stars (2010) *Be Magical! (2011–2012; "Be Magical!" 10th anniversary) *Crystal Wishes Journey (2016–2017; "Year of Wishes" 15th anniversary) *

Fantasmic! ''Fantasmic!'' is a nighttime show at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios. The show formerly operated at Tokyo DisneySea. It features fireworks, characters, live actors, water effects, pyrotechnics, lasers, music, audio-animatronics, searc ...

(2011–2020) *Mickey and Friends Harbor Greetings Time To Shine! (2021–2022; "Time to Shine!" 20th anniversary) *Let's Celebrate With Color! (2023-2024; Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary "Dream-Go-Round") Seasonal *Lide Isle Welcome to Spring (Spring 2012) *Spring Carnival Fairies Primavera (Spring 2009 & 2010) *Primavera: Springtime Sun (Spring 2008) *Spring Carnival Primavera (Spring 2007) *Mousequerade Dance (Halloween Season 2008–2010) *Candlelight Reflections (Winter Season 2005–2009; Harborside Christmas Celebration 2005–2010) *Christmas Wrapped in Ribbons (Harborside Christmas Celebration 2011) *Aladdin's Whole New World (2005) *Minnie's Wishing Ring (2005; "Dramatic DisneySea 2005" fourth anniversary) *Fantasy Springs Special Greeting (2024; Dreaming of Fantasy Springs)

Future

* Luca's Polka Band (2026)

Restaurants and refreshments

*Cafe Portofino *Zambini Brothers' Ristorante *Mamma Biscotti's Bakery *Risorante di Canaletto *Gondolier Snacks *Magellan's *Magellan's Lounge *Refrescos

Shopping

*Valentina's Sweets *Emporio *Galleria Disney *Fotografica *Il Postino Stationery *Figaro's Clothiers *Merchant of Venice Confections *Venetian Carnival Market *Miramare *Piccolo Mercato *Splendido *Rimembranze *Bella Minni Collections

References

External links

The Official Website of Tokyo DisneySea
{{Tokyo DisneySea Themed areas in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tokyo DisneySea