Mediterranean Harbor (Tokyo DisneySea)

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 named Porto Paradiso, 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]

Mediterranean Harbor
View of Mediterranean Harbor at night (December 2019).
ThemeItalian Port Cities
Attractions
Total4
Other rides3
Shows1
Tokyo DisneySea
Coordinates35°37′36″N 139°53′17″E
StatusOperating
OpenedSeptember 4, 2001
The Venetian Gondolas

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.

Attractions

Entertainment

Current [7]

  • Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band (2001–present)

Past

  • Italian Flag Squad (2001–?)
  • Mayor of Porto Paradiso (2001–?)
  • Living Statues (2001–?)
  • Singing Gondoliers (2001–?)
  • The Alchemist (2001–?)
  • Buccaneer Brigands (2001–?)
  • DisneySea Symphony (2003-2004; 1st Anniversary)
  • 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)
  • Be Magical! (2011–2012; "Be Magical!" 10th Anniversary)[8]
  • Crystal Wishes Journey (2016-2017, "Year of Wishes" 15th Anniversary)
  • Fantasmic! (2011–2020)


Future

  • Believe! Sea of Dreams (2021; 20th Anniversary)

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
  • Figaro's Clothiers
  • Merchant of Venice Confections
  • Venetian Carnival Market
  • Miramare
  • Piccolo Mercato
  • Splendido
  • Rimembranze
  • Bella Minni Collections

References
  1. Business/Entertainment Editors (March 23, 2001). "Grand Opening Date Announced for Tokyo DisneySea Park and Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta". "Business Wire" segment.
  2. Russell, Chick (May 2010) [3/12/10]. "Explore Tokyo DisneySea" (PDF). SimonSeeks (1). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
  3. Pendry, Cheryl (July 16, 2009). "Tokyo DisneySea: The Most Amazing Disney Park Ever?". Passporter Theme Park and Travel Reviews. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  4. "Tokyo Disneyland Hotel MiraCosta". TripAdvisor.com. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  5. Tiemann, Amy (8 October 2007). "DisneySea blends Disney imagination and Japanese style". cnet News. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
  6. "Tokyo Disney announces five new attractions". Theme Park Insider.
  7. "Joe's Tokyo DisneySea Photo Site - DisneySea - Special Events". Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  8. Publicity Department (May 20, 2010). "Tokyo DisneySea 10th Anniversary Event, "Be Magical!"". Oriental Land Co., LTD.
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