Mysterious Island is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at

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in the

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. It features a large volcano and is located in the center of the park.

Theming

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Mysterious Island is a recreation of the fictitious one in

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's novel, ''

The Mysterious Island ''The Mysterious Island'' (french: L'Île mystérieuse) is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1875. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Jules Férat. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne's fam ...

'', which serves as

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's lair. It is also known as Vulcania Island, as featured in the Disney movie ''

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''. When guests enter the area, they discover Nemo's secret base, complete with a harbor for his ''

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'', as well as a lab inside the volcano, known as Mount Prometheus. Nemo is exploring the depths of the sea and of the earth, which allows guests to experience two of Verne's most famous adventures: ''

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''. Despite its name, Mysterious Island is not an actual island. It is instead built into the side of Mount Prometheus. This volcano is "active" (bursts of fire can be seen escaping from the top, bursts of steam from cracks in its side, and bursts of water from the lake). The area has some greenery, and is mostly rocks and ornaments (as one can see in the film).

Attractions and entertainment

Restaurants and refreshments

* Vulcania Restaurant- A counter-service restaurant that serves Chinese food inside of Mount Prometheus. * Nautilus Galley-A snack stand by the water. * Refreshment Station-A food stand that serves Chinese-style steamed buns with sausage filling.

Shopping

* Nautilus Gifts

External links

TDR Fan - Mysterious Island Photos
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References

{{The Mysterious Island Themed areas in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tokyo DisneySea Steampunk Amusement rides based on works by Jules Verne Fictional islands Amusement rides introduced in 2001 Works based on The Mysterious Island