Mediterranean Harbor (Tokyo DisneySea)


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. 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 you are in an actual city. Since the hotel is a functional building, 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
  • Venetian Gondolas
  • Fortress Explorations
  • Soaring: Fantastic Flight

    Entertainment

Current

  • Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band
  • Believe! Sea of Dreams

    Past

  • Italian Flag Squad
  • Mayor of Porto Paradiso
  • Living Statues
  • Singing Gondoliers
  • The Alchemist
  • Buccaneer Brigands
  • DisneySea Symphony
  • BraviSEAmo!
  • Meet & Smile
  • Lido Isle Meet & Smile
  • Porto Paradiso Water Carnival
  • Trio Melodia
  • The Legend of Mythica
  • Disney in the Stars
  • Be Magical!
  • Crystal Wishes Journey
  • Fantasmic!
  • Mickey and Friends Harbor Greetings Time To Shine!
  • Let's Celebrate With Color!
Seasonal
  • Lide Isle Welcome to Spring
  • Spring Carnival Fairies Primavera
  • Primavera: Springtime Sun
  • Spring Carnival Primavera
  • Mousequerade Dance
  • Candlelight Reflections
  • Christmas Wrapped in Ribbons
  • Aladdin's Whole New World
  • Minnie's Wishing Ring
  • Fantasy Springs Special Greeting

    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