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Mediterranean Harbor (Tokyo DisneySea)

Themed land

Field	Value
name	Mediterranean Harbor
image	Mediterranean Harbor (DisneySea) at Night - Dec 2019.jpg
caption	View of Mediterranean Harbor at night (December 2019)
<!-- General Information -->	theme	Italian Port Cities
rides	4
other_rides	3
shows	1
park1	Tokyo DisneySea
coordinates1
status1	Operating
opened1	4 September 2001

Mediterranean Harbor is a themed area in Tokyo DisneySea, the second park in the Tokyo Disney Resort, located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, near Tokyo, 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 gondolas 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 Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. or Disney's Hollywood Studios' 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 Portofino 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, 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)
Venetian Gondolas (2001–present)
Fortress Explorations (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! (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! (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)

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

(March 23, 2001). "Grand Opening Date Announced for Tokyo DisneySea Park and Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta.". "Business Wire" segment.
Russell, Chick. (May 2010). "Explore Tokyo DisneySea". SimonSeeks.
Pendry, Cheryl. (July 16, 2009). "Tokyo DisneySea: The Most Amazing Disney Park Ever?". Passporter Theme Park and Travel Reviews.
"Tokyo Disneyland Hotel MiraCosta". TripAdvisor.com.
Tiemann, Amy. (8 October 2007). "DisneySea blends Disney imagination and Japanese style". cnet News.
"Tokyo Disney announces five new attractions". Theme Park Insider.
Publicity Department. (May 20, 2010). "Tokyo DisneySea 10th Anniversary Event, "Be Magical!"". Oriental Land Co., LTD..

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