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Mermaid Lagoon is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at

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in the

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, and is themed to

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's ''

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'' franchise.

Theming

The facade is made to look like the Palace of

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and features fanciful seashell-inspired architecture. This area is unique in that it is mostly indoors and recreates the feeling of being underwater. Most of the rides in this area are geared towards younger children. Inside Mermaid Lagoon's building, families can ride several flat-rides, explore the Ariel's Playground

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, and it formerly included a live entertainment show.

Attractions and entertainment

Triton's Kingdom (indoor section)

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* Blowfish Balloon Race * The Whirlpool * Ariel's Playground * Ariel's Greeting Grotto- (2005-2020, original outdoor location), (2020-present, currently in Mermaid Lagoon Theater)

Outdoor section

* Scuttle's Scooters * Flounder's Flying Fish Coaster

Former attractions and entertainment

* Mermaid Lagoon Theater- Under the Sea (2001-2014) and King Triton's Concert (2015-2020)
Originally scheduled to close on March 31, 2020, the outside location for ''Ariel's Greeting Grotto'' closed on January 31, 2020, in response to

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. The area's Mermaid Lagoon Theater then closed on July 1, 2020, and became Ariel's new meet-and-greet location on September 29, 2020.

Shops

* The Sleepy Whale Shoppe * Mermaid Treasures * Kiss de Girl Fashions * Mermaid Memories * Grotto Photos & Gifts * Sea Turtle Souvenirs

Restaurants

* Sebastian's Calypso Kitchen- A counter service restaurant that serves pizza, seafood, and sandwiches.

References

{{Tokyo DisneySea Themed areas in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Tokyo DisneySea Amusement rides introduced in 2001 2001 establishments in Japan