Mediterranean Harbor (Tokyo DisneySea)

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Mediterranean Harbor
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View of Mediterranean Harbor
Location Tokyo DisneySea
Coordinates Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Status Operating
Opening date September 4, 2001
Theme Venice
Attractions
Attractions 16 total
Other rides 4
Shows 10
File:Tokyo DisneySea - Venice.jpg
The Venetian Gondolas

Mediterranean Harbor is a themed land in Tokyo DisneySea, the second park in the Tokyo Disney Resort, located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, near Tokyo, which opened in 2001.[1] Mediterranean Harbor is the entrance "port-of-call," or hub, themed as an Italian port city, complete with Venetian gondolas that guests can board and ride. The majority of places of interest throughout the port are various shops and restaurants.[2]

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 a main street that leads to a hub (as found in Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. or Disney's Hollywood Studios' Hollywood Boulevard").[3] If followed to the right, the path leads to Mysterious Island, while if followed to the left, the path leads to the American Waterfront. Built into the architecture in this port is the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta. The hotel itself serves as a full-scale reproduction of the various buildings of Portofino and Venice's ports. The design choice of combining a real hotel within the themed 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.[4][5] Additionally, the Hotel MiraCosta also serves as the southern berm (or border) of the park. Mediterranean Harbor also features attractions such as the Fortress Explorations which is a meticulously themed, large-scale interactive play area for guests that features exploration-themed activities and attractions; The Legend of Mythica, a twenty-five-minute show located on the harbor, and Fantasmic!,[6] scheduled to premiere on April 28, 2011, as part of the parks 10th anniversary celebration, "Be Magical!" a nighttime spectacular also situated on the harbor that uses special barges, fountains, pyro effects, Disney Characters and fireworks.[7]

Attractions

  • DisneySea Transit Steamer Line (2001–present)
  • Venetian Gondolas (2001–present)
  • Fortress Explorations (2001–present)
  • Soarin' (opening 2019)[8]
  • The Leonardo Challenge (2001-2009)

Entertainment

Current [9]

  • Be Magical! (2011–present; "Be Magical!" 10th Anniversary)[10]
  • Fantasmic! (2011–present; "Be Magical!" 10th Anniversary)[11]
  • DisneySea Maritime Band (2001–present)
  • Italian Flag Squad (2001–present)
  • Mayor of Porto Paradiso (2001–present)
  • Living Statues (2001–present)
  • Singing Gondoliers (2001–present)
  • The Alchemist (2001–present)
  • Buccaneer Brigands (2001–present)

Past

  • BraviSEAmo! (2004-2011)
  • preceded by Meet & Smile (2006 - 2007; "Sea of Dreams" 5th Anniversary)
    • preceded by 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" 5th Anniversary)
  • Disney in the Stars (2010)

Seasonal

  • Lide Isle Welcome to Spring (Spring 2012)
    • preceded by Spring Carnival Fairies Primavera (Spring 2009-2010)
      • preceded by Primavera: Spring Time Sun (Spring 2008)
      • preceded by 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" 4th Anniversary)

Restaurants & Refreshiments

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

Shops

  • Valentina's Sweets
  • Emporio
  • Galleria Disney
  • Fotografica
  • Il Postino Stationery
  • Nicolo's Workshop
  • Figaro's Clothiers
  • Merchant of Venice Confections
  • Venetian Carnival Market
  • Romeo's Watches & Jewelry
  • Juliet's Collections & Treasures
  • Da Vinci's Travel Photos
  • Miramare
  • Piccolo Mercato
  • Splendido
  • Regalini
  • Rimembranze

References

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  8. ↑ https://mobile.twitter.com/DisneylandBerry/status/725254462806302720
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