Tokyo DisneySea is our new favorite theme park
because of its stellar line-up of areas and attractions that are based on
different ports of call. As opposed to its sisters, DisneySea won’t give you
that childhood euphoria but the park is still incredible for it can “transport”
guests to various places. Some of my favorite areas are the Mediterranean
Harbor that reminded me of Dubrovnik and the Arabian Coast which screamed Aladdin
all over. I have never seen a theme park so unique and detailed.
The attitude of the cast members is
unparalleled too. While they mostly converse in their language, their seemingly
non-stop smiles are enough to make guests feel excited.
What Not to
Miss
Big Band Beat – The 30-minute
show is so famous that the theme park has a lottery system for it. If you want
the best seats in the Broadway Music Theater, you have to go to the designated
kiosk and swipe your pass. If you’re lucky, you get the seats for your group.
Big Band Beat features performances reminiscent of New York’s classic
theatrical shows.
Fantasmic – A nightly show that
takes place in the Mediterranean Harbor lagoon. The pyrotechnics and lasers
with Vulcania as their backdrop make up for a remarkable sight.
Journey to the Center of the Earth – Be prepared to explore areas of the earth that go deeper
and deeper. The queue might be lengthy but I didn’t mind because the cavern was
filled with interesting materials that showed what it was like to work as an
excavator. The finale is impressive too!
Tower of Terror – A
free-fall ride with a story. The tower used to be a hotel owned by business
mogul and exotic artifacts collector Harrison Hightower. However, he mysteriously
disappeared which people blamed on a cursed artifact that he brought home.
Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull – It’s another thrill ride which I enjoyed falling in line
for because of the spectacular displays.
There is a wide array of food choices inside
the park but I have repeatedly mistaken some of the kiosks as attractions because
of the snakelike queues. Our dinner at the Cape Cod restaurant was unforgettable because of the adorable show featuring Mickey, Minnie, and Duffy the Bear.
Don’t forget to take advantage of Disney’s Fastpass
system to save time.
DisneySea is a photographer’s wonderland
because of the magnificent sights. The park truly made the almost 8-hour travel
from Osaka to Tokyo worthwhile.
