Mediterranean Harbor is a themed area in

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, the second park in the

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, located in Urayasu,

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, near

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, 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

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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

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'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 Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta was the second hotel built at Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan. It opened on September 4, 2001, alongside the opening of the Tokyo DisneySea theme park. It was constructed under a license by The Wal ...

. 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. 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

DisneySea Transit Steamer Line DisneySea Transit Steamer Line is a steamboat attraction at Tokyo DisneySea. Overview Steamboats travel through every themed lands' waters at Tokyo DisneySea and departure docks of this attraction are located at Mediterranean Harbor Medite ...

(2001–present) *

Venetian Gondolas Venetian Gondolas is a gondola ride at Tokyo DisneySea theme park. It is located at the Mediterranean Harbor (Tokyo DisneySea), Mediterranean Harbor area. Summary Each gondola is steered by two gondoliers and has a seating capacity for 16 guests. ...

(2001–present) * Fortress Explorations (2001–present) * Soaring: Fantastic Flight (2019–present)

Entertainment

Current *Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band (2001–present) *Mickey and Friends Harbor Greetings Time To Shine! (2021–present; "Time to Shine!" 20th anniversary) *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) *preceded by Meet & Smile (2006–2007; "Sea of Dreams" fifth 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" 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) *

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(2011–2020) 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" fourth anniversary)

Restaurants & 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

External links

The Official Website of Tokyo DisneySea
{{Tokyo DisneySea Themed areas in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tokyo DisneySea