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American Waterfront is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at

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in the

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. It represents the Northeastern seaboard of the United States in the early 20th century, and features two themed areas, an Old Cape Cod section, and a New York Harbor section with an elaborate backstory.

Theming

The American Waterfront is themed to resemble a New York City enlivened by new immigrants, and the

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fishing community of

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. New York is depicted as a bustling city during the 1910s, complete with an elevated railway, a classic American Theater and a harbor displaying a large range of

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, including the massive '' S.S. Columbia''. This city's backstory revolves around the wealthy Harrison Hightower III, whose power grew stronger amid New York, as one can guess seeing his Hightower Hotel, symbol of his might until he mysteriously disappeared after retrieving a cursed African idol. His business rival Cornelius Endicott, owner of the S.S. Columbia ocean liner and a vast shipping empire has since picked up much of the slack, though his effort to tear down Hotel Hightower was blocked by his own daughter Beatrice. The Cape Cod area of American Waterfront is home to Disney's

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character and his friends.

Attractions

* Big City Vehicles *

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* Tower of Terror- Similar to the

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and

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versions of the attraction. Inside the Hightower Hotel, guests unravel the story and fright behind the disappearance of Harrison Hightower III after bringing in a cursed African idol named "Shiriki Utundu." * Turtle Talk- Inside the ''S.S. Columbia'', where guests meet Crush, from the Disney.Pixar movie ''Finding Nemo'', as they look through an underwater window. *

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, based on the ''Toy Story'' movies, located within the Toyville Trolley Park sub-area.

Entertainment

Current

* Big Band Beat (2006-present) * Transit Steamer Greeting (2020-present) * Jamboree Mickey! Let's Dance! (2019-present)

Past

* Donald's Boat Builders (2001-2010) * Sail Away (2001-2006) * Encore! (2001-2006) * Rhythms of the World (2004-2005, 2006) * Cape Cod Step Out (2006-2007, 2009) * Over the Waves (2006-2010) * A Table is Waiting (2011-2017) * Steps to Shine (2017-2018) * Hello, New York! (2018-2020) * My Friend Duffy (2010-2020)

Seasonal

* That's Disneytainment with Mickey: Showbiz Is (2004) * That's Disneytainment after Dark: Starlight Jazz (2004) * Wishes (Part of Dramatic DisneySea Special Event, 2005) * Mickey's Dream Company (Tokyo Disney Resort 25th Anniversary, 2009) * Showtime Friends (2009) * Disney in the Stars (2010)

Restaurants and refreshments

* '' S.S. Columbia'' Dining Room * The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge * Restaurant Sakura * New York Deli * Liberty Landing Diner * Barnacle Bill's * Papadakis Fresh Fruit * High Tide Treats * Delancey Catering * Cape Cod Cook-Off

Shopping

* McDuck's Department Store * Tower of Terror Memorabilia * Steamboat Mickey's * Aunt Peg's Village Store * Newsie's Newsstand

References

External links

TDR Fan – American Waterfront Photos
{{Tokyo DisneySea Themed areas in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tokyo DisneySea Amusement rides introduced in 2001