Tokyo DisneySea - Chiba
Located in Urayasu in Chiba Prefecture in Japan, Tokyo DisneySea is a 176-acre theme park. It is the ninth theme park of the eleven worldwide Disney theme parks to open.
In 2013, Tokyo DisneySea attracted an estimated 14 million visitors making it the fourth most visited theme park in the world. It was also the fastest theme park in the world to reach the milestone of 10 million guests (having done so in 307 days after its grand opening). It toppled the previous record held by Universal Studios Japan's 336 days after the grand opening.
The different rides and attractions of Tokyo DisneySea are distributed in the seven uniquely themed areas of the park. These areas are:
We visited Tokyo DisneySea during the 19th day of our 2014-2015 Japan Trip. No offense but compared to Tokyo Disneyland, I prefer the overall layout and design of the Tokyo DisneySea because it is more picturesque than the other.
From Haneda Airport, ride the Direct bus going to Tokyo Disney Resort. Travel time is about 45 minutes.
You could also take the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station (23 minutes ride) then transfer to the JR Yamanote Line (6 minutes ride) then transfer to either the JR Keiyo or JR Musashino Line going to Maihama Station (15 minutes ride).
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Tokyo DisneySea History
Tokyo DisneySea opened on September 4, 2001. It was the most expensive theme park ever built, with an estimated cost of over $4 billion. Tokyo DisneySea along with its companion park Tokyo Disneyland is the only Disney Parks in the world not owned by the Walt Disney Company.
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| Tokyo DisneySea's Mt. Prometheus |
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| Tokyo DisneySea map |
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| Tokyo DisneySea's Universal-ish Globe |
In 2013, Tokyo DisneySea attracted an estimated 14 million visitors making it the fourth most visited theme park in the world. It was also the fastest theme park in the world to reach the milestone of 10 million guests (having done so in 307 days after its grand opening). It toppled the previous record held by Universal Studios Japan's 336 days after the grand opening.
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| Got to meet Pluto and other Disney characters |
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| The entrance brings you to the Mediterranean Harbor area |
The different rides and attractions of Tokyo DisneySea are distributed in the seven uniquely themed areas of the park. These areas are:
- Mediterranean Harbor
- American Waterfront
- Lost River Delta
- Port Discovery
- Mermaid Lagoon
- Arabian Coast
- Mysterious Island
Check out my pictures of some of the places in Tokyo DisneySea:
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| DisneySea's famed landmark Mt. Prometheus |
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| Can you guess who this guy is? at Mediterranean Harbor |
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| The Venetian Gondolas at Mediterranean Harbor |
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| The Tower of Terror found in the American Waterfront area |
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| Outside the Toy Story Mania at American Waterfront area |
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| Small boats are docked in the mini lake of the American Waterfront area |
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| The lighthouse at the American Waterfront area |
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| Aquatopia found at the Port Discovery Area |
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| The Aquatopia ride |
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| A futuristic submarine display at Port Discovery Area |
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| Enjoy the Aquatopia Ride at Port Discovery area |
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| The Aztec Temple at the Lost River Delta Area |
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| Posing in front of the Raging Spirits ride at the Lost River Delta area |
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| Jasmine's Flying Carpet ride at the Arabian Coast area |
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| The Caravan Carousel Ride of the Arabian Coast Area |
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| My daughter experiencing the Arabian feel at the Arabian Coast area |
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| The Jumpin' Jellyfish ride at the Mermaid Lagoon |
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| trying out the Jumpin' Jellyfish ride at the Mermaid Lagoon |
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| Trying out the Journey to the Center of the Earth ride at Mysterious Island area |
...and here are some night pictures of Tokyo DisneySea
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| Tokyo DisneySea's Arabian Coast |
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| American Waterfront |
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| Mysterious Island |
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| Mediterranean Harbor |
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| Tokyo DisneySea Globe |
We visited Tokyo DisneySea during the 19th day of our 2014-2015 Japan Trip. No offense but compared to Tokyo Disneyland, I prefer the overall layout and design of the Tokyo DisneySea because it is more picturesque than the other.
Tokyo DisneySea Rates:
Since prices may change anytime, click this LINK to check out the current price and reserve a ticket at Tokyo DisneySea.
Tokyo DisneySea Opening Hours:
Tokyo DisneySea is typically open from 9AM to 10PM daily. However, special holidays might affect the operating hours.
Why visit Tokyo DisneySea?
Tokyo DisneySea is the only one of its kind so far. You won't see another DisneySea anywhere in the world. As for the rides, in my opinion, most of the rides in Tokyo DisneySea is aimed more for teens than kids so if you feel bored in Tokyo Disneyland then why not visit Tokyo DisneySea. You might enjoy the selection of rides in this theme park.
Getting to Tokyo DisneySea:
You could also take the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station (23 minutes ride) then transfer to the JR Yamanote Line (6 minutes ride) then transfer to either the JR Keiyo or JR Musashino Line going to Maihama Station (15 minutes ride).
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Wow what a cool place
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DeleteThis is really cool! It actually looks a lot like the original Disney World in Orlando, FL.
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DeleteYour photos really captured the beauty of the park! The fact that they hit that milestone of 10 million guests in 307 days is mind blowing.
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DeleteI have heard and read so much about this place that I keep dreaming of visiting it soon. Tokyo as a whole is one of my must see cities.
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DeleteThis looks incredible! I've yet to visit any Disney theme park and just talked to my French boyfriend to go to Disneyland Paris when we finally settle there. I'm really curious, but kind of scared of the crowds.
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DeleteOoohh. I love theme parks. I have never been here. I am going to check this out next time we go to Tokyo. I didn't know they are not owned by Walt Disney Company. But they use the branded name Disney. hmm. interesting.
ReplyDeletePlease do visit Tokyo Disneyland when you get the chance. You'd surely love it.
DeleteI would love to visit Urayasu in Chiba Prefecture in Japan. Tokyo DisneySea, a 176-acre theme park seems so exciting. Keshia Richmond
ReplyDeleteYou should visit Tokyo DisneySea when you are in Japan.
DeleteI’m definitely adding this to our bucket list for next year
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DeleteOh my! I had no idea about this but I am so crazy for Disney, so this will have to go on my list of places to go now!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to hear about your future trip to Tokyo DisneySea.
DeleteOMG this is fun-tastic attraction! I am excited for my Tokyo visit this summer and definitely will add Disneysea to my itinerary :D
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DeleteI definitely want to come here one day!
ReplyDeletePlease do visit Tokyo DisneySea.
DeleteBeautiful pictures. I guess you really enjoyed there and had lots of fun. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Yeah, we really did have a blast when we visited Tokyo DisneySea.
DeleteWow! Awesome park. Heard a lot about Tokyo. Haven't heard about this Disney park. I will search about it more. Nice article and nice pictures. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog as well. FYI, despite this theme park being named Tokyo DisneySea, it is actually located in the nearby Chiba Prefecture.
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