Sangetsu03
01-22-2008, 01:40
Tokyo Disney Sea is one of the more unique Disney parks. Designed around a large lagoon, the park is made up of differently themed sea ports from around the world.
Upon entering, the first place you'll see is the Mediterranean Harbor. In this area you'll find the Mira Costa Hotel, a variety of Italian restaurants and Mediterranean themed gift shops, and the gondola ride. The Japanese gondoliers will be happy to teach you a few words of Italian during your cruise (at least it's supposed to be Italian), just don't ask them to sing, because if you do, they will.
To the left of the Mediterranean Harbor you come to the American Seaport. Here you will find the "Tower or Terror", the Broadway Theater, the steam train (which runs to the "Port of Discovery"), and a riverboat station.
When at the American Waterfront, you have to see "Big Band Beat" at the Broadway Theater. It's far and away the best production I've seen at any Disney park. A live big band accompanies a show full of singing and dancing to tunes by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and others. You'll get to see Mickey play the drums with enough skill to put Gene Krupa to shame. If you see only one thing at Disney Sea, it has to be this show. The Japanese are not the most emotional of people, but this show gets cheers and a standing ovation after every performance.
The Tower of Terror needs no description, is it themed differently than the rides at the other parks, but is otherwise exactly the same. In front of the tower of terror is a ground level fountain which squirts water through different holes at different intervals, it's a favorite of toddlers and young children. Be careful walking nearby, you might get wet.
Passing through the American waterfront, you'll eventually come to the Port of Discovery, which has a variety of rides and attractions. The bumper boat ride is fun, and it's another good place to get cooled down on the hot days, if you get what I mean. The other big ride is the "Storm Rider", which is something like Star Tours, except that your craft is themed to be a weather research aircraft that is exploring a large hurricane. You will get wet on this ride as well, so be prepared.
Next is Mysterious Island, which is home to the "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" ride. The ride is a good one for couples, as people sit in pairs facing different directions, and it is dark ;) The best ride at Mysterious Island is "Journey to the Center of the Earth". The lines for this line are particularly long, so getting a fast pass is a good idea. At first the ride seems kind of lame, a lot like the old ride and Disneyland (I can't remember the name) where you are continually shrunk down smaller and smaller). The ride crawls along slowly until it comes around a corner to a large, fiery monster. At that point it takes off like a rocket, first vertically, and then down. I've never heard my girlfriend scream like that before (though she came close at the Rock'n Rollercoaster in Orlando).
On the other side of Mysterious Island is an old Mediterranean type castle, as well as a pirate ship. The castle and ship are both open to explore, and there are a variety of things to see and do there. I liked the observatories and the small restaurant that serves wonderful ribs.
Next is the Mermaid Lagoon, which is primarily for the kids. You'll find an underground (underwater) playland that is perfect for small children. It is also one of the few air conditioned large places in the park, so it is a good place to catch your breath and relax on the hotter summer days.
Near the Mermaid Lagoon is the Arabian coast, where you'll find a large, 2 story carousel, and Aladdin's theater. Unlike the Broadway Theater, the Aladdin's Theater show is in Japanese, but digital pocket translators are provided so you can follow the action on stage. The show is in 3D, and is great fun, particularly for the kids.
Finally, we come to the Lost River Delta, which is themed after Central America. Here you'll find the Indian Jones Adventure ride, and the Raging Spirits roller coaster. The gardens and south American pyramids make this part of the park wonderful for taking pictures.
In the evenings there is a show held on the lagoon called "Bravissimo". It is a blast of fireworks, music, and stunts, and is very much worth seeing. There is a long bridge that runs from Mysterious Island to the Mediterranean Harbor, and this is the best place from which to watch the show.
Disney Sea is a wonderful park, and though there are many attractions for younger children, it is much more popular with adults, particularly couples. The park offers a wedding package at the Mira Costa Hotel, and it's Venice themed surroundings are the most romantic of any Disney Park.
Upon entering, the first place you'll see is the Mediterranean Harbor. In this area you'll find the Mira Costa Hotel, a variety of Italian restaurants and Mediterranean themed gift shops, and the gondola ride. The Japanese gondoliers will be happy to teach you a few words of Italian during your cruise (at least it's supposed to be Italian), just don't ask them to sing, because if you do, they will.
To the left of the Mediterranean Harbor you come to the American Seaport. Here you will find the "Tower or Terror", the Broadway Theater, the steam train (which runs to the "Port of Discovery"), and a riverboat station.
When at the American Waterfront, you have to see "Big Band Beat" at the Broadway Theater. It's far and away the best production I've seen at any Disney park. A live big band accompanies a show full of singing and dancing to tunes by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and others. You'll get to see Mickey play the drums with enough skill to put Gene Krupa to shame. If you see only one thing at Disney Sea, it has to be this show. The Japanese are not the most emotional of people, but this show gets cheers and a standing ovation after every performance.
The Tower of Terror needs no description, is it themed differently than the rides at the other parks, but is otherwise exactly the same. In front of the tower of terror is a ground level fountain which squirts water through different holes at different intervals, it's a favorite of toddlers and young children. Be careful walking nearby, you might get wet.
Passing through the American waterfront, you'll eventually come to the Port of Discovery, which has a variety of rides and attractions. The bumper boat ride is fun, and it's another good place to get cooled down on the hot days, if you get what I mean. The other big ride is the "Storm Rider", which is something like Star Tours, except that your craft is themed to be a weather research aircraft that is exploring a large hurricane. You will get wet on this ride as well, so be prepared.
Next is Mysterious Island, which is home to the "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" ride. The ride is a good one for couples, as people sit in pairs facing different directions, and it is dark ;) The best ride at Mysterious Island is "Journey to the Center of the Earth". The lines for this line are particularly long, so getting a fast pass is a good idea. At first the ride seems kind of lame, a lot like the old ride and Disneyland (I can't remember the name) where you are continually shrunk down smaller and smaller). The ride crawls along slowly until it comes around a corner to a large, fiery monster. At that point it takes off like a rocket, first vertically, and then down. I've never heard my girlfriend scream like that before (though she came close at the Rock'n Rollercoaster in Orlando).
On the other side of Mysterious Island is an old Mediterranean type castle, as well as a pirate ship. The castle and ship are both open to explore, and there are a variety of things to see and do there. I liked the observatories and the small restaurant that serves wonderful ribs.
Next is the Mermaid Lagoon, which is primarily for the kids. You'll find an underground (underwater) playland that is perfect for small children. It is also one of the few air conditioned large places in the park, so it is a good place to catch your breath and relax on the hotter summer days.
Near the Mermaid Lagoon is the Arabian coast, where you'll find a large, 2 story carousel, and Aladdin's theater. Unlike the Broadway Theater, the Aladdin's Theater show is in Japanese, but digital pocket translators are provided so you can follow the action on stage. The show is in 3D, and is great fun, particularly for the kids.
Finally, we come to the Lost River Delta, which is themed after Central America. Here you'll find the Indian Jones Adventure ride, and the Raging Spirits roller coaster. The gardens and south American pyramids make this part of the park wonderful for taking pictures.
In the evenings there is a show held on the lagoon called "Bravissimo". It is a blast of fireworks, music, and stunts, and is very much worth seeing. There is a long bridge that runs from Mysterious Island to the Mediterranean Harbor, and this is the best place from which to watch the show.
Disney Sea is a wonderful park, and though there are many attractions for younger children, it is much more popular with adults, particularly couples. The park offers a wedding package at the Mira Costa Hotel, and it's Venice themed surroundings are the most romantic of any Disney Park.