Tokyo Disneysea: A Nautical Experience

After 5 years hiatus from theme park, yes I got the chance to get back to Disney again. This time I managed to hit Tokyo Disneysea (東京ディズニーシー).　Tokyo Disneysea is located beside Tokyo Disneyland. Surprisingly, I have just found out that Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo Disneyland are the only Disney parks in the world not owned by The Walt Disney Company.

The theme in Tokyo DisneySea has an overall nautical exploration theme to it. The overall intention was to create a more adult-themed park, including faster, scarier rides and shows designed more for an older audience. In 2002 Tokyo DisneySea won a Thea Award from the Themed Entertainment Association for the concept, design, and construction of the theme park. The park consists of several interesting sections such as the Mediterranean Harbor, Mysterious Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, Lost River Delta, American Waterfront.

The Famous Mediterranean Harbor of Tokyo Disneysea with the fictional Mount Prometheus at the left background

As long as I remember, 5 years ago, we do not need to take another extra ride to Tokyo Disneyland or Disneysea but this time we had to pay extra for the train tickets

That's the ticketing entrance to Tokyo Disneysea. Do not be tricked by the short queue, actually this is considered quite long and we had to wait for about 15 minutes

as soon as you enter, you will be greeted by the Aquasphere and Mickey Mouse in Wizard's Costume

And also take a ride on the Disneysea Electric Train

At the entrance, one of the hotel in Disneysea, I think it's Hotel Miracosta, one of my dream to stay in Disney's Hotel

Be sure to visit the Twilight Zone of Tower Terror with a super vertical thrill ride although I did not have the chance to take a ride on this one at all

Journal to the Center of The Earth by Jules Verne: One of the magnificent laboratory while waiting for 2 hours to get the ride

Another great exhibition room showcasing the fictional movie

 Be very very sure to enter early and get the fast past for these two rides or you are going to need to wait for hours (YES!! HOURS) 

That's a mini Nautilus at the 20000 Leagues Under the Sea ride

That's me in the ride

 On the left, the elusive villain of Aladdin, Jafar holding his Cobra Snake Sceptre

On the right, the magical dome at Arabian Coast

One of the most thrilling ride, The Raging Spirits whereby the roller coaster will spin at 360 degrees too bad, the ride lasted only about 5 minutes

Raging Spirits Roller Coaster Ride at Tokyo Disneysea

Up next is the Little Mermaid Lagoon

The Facade is made to look like the Palace of King Triton and features plenty of seashell themed architecture

Enjoy Broadway Musical (You need to take a long queue as well)

or take a stroll along the American Waterfront

or instead you can take a ride on the vintage car

Along the American Waterfront, you will be able to meet Donald Duck performing Stomp Musical!!  

Donald Duck leading the way~~

One of the performer showing off his skills to the audience

The Legend of Mythica, a twenty-five minute show located on the harbor is a must to see. 

Floats and Boats entering the scene

As usual, the official mascot of Disney, Mickey Mouse makes its Grand Entrance!

While leading the grand performance

Colorful, beautiful and MAGICAL!

 While there is plenty of other rides and performances, 1 single day is not enough. As usual at the end of the day, there will be closing performance with spectacular fireworks as well

Beautiful night illumination of the American Harbor with a Titanic Ship overlooking by the Tower of Terror!