Day 3 - DisneySea Photo Gallery by Irving Neil Kwok at pbase.com

Day 3 - DisneySea

Another wonderful day with gorgeous sunshine and, most importantly, the highlight of our trip - DisneySea! Tokyo DisneySea consists of seven theme ports, each presenting different stories and ways of looking at the ocean. Although we spent the whole day here, we could barely cover all of the different ports. What can I say, the 5500Y we paid for tickets were more than worth it (just pay for the entrance pass and all the rides and shows are free).

The following are descriptions of the different ports taken from an online guide on DisneySea:

1. Mediterranean Harbor - Mediterranean Harbor resembles a southern European seaport with waterfront buildings and waterways.
2. Lost River Delta - Lost River Delta reproduces the Caribbean beaches and jungles from the 1930s.
3. Arabian Coast - Arabian Coast is the world of Aladdin. Enjoy the Arabian Nights.
4. Mermaid Lagoon - Mermaid Lagoon presents the world of the Little Mermaid (Wifey's favourite!).
5. Mysterious Island - Mysterious Island lets guests experience the center of the earth. Includes the active volcano, Mt. Prometheus.
6. Port Discovery - Port Discovery presents a marina of the future.
7. American Waterfront - Two American waterfront: New York and Cape Cod.

Here we are at the entrance of DisneySea. Ming's Japanese cousin joined us today!	Me looking sleepy yet brimming with anticipation on the inside.	Bon jour & welcome! Be our guest, be our guest, put our service to the test...	Us overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean Harbour.
The colourful Mediterranean buildings in the background are actual shop-houses and hotels!	Feeling like kids in a candystore.	The Renaissance galleon sits proudly anchored in the harbour.	Thoughts of pulling a Jack Sparrow start crossing my mind (See Pirates of the Caribbean if that statement lost you).
Can't get enough of that pirate ship.	The walkway up to The Fortress, a structure of medieval towers and forts.	Our first ride, the Stormrider virtual simulator at Port Discovery. Our jaws dropped at the sight of the queue.	To the rescue is the new FastPass system that allows you to get tickets first and spend the waiting time elsewhere.
So, here we are spending the waiting time walking around the Lost River Delta.	A stunning recreation of a Mayan temple.	The Indiana Jones theme ride! The ride could've been more thrilling although I think the props were first class.	This is the boat we used to get from port to port. A great alternative to walking!
Our boat passing by the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride.	The Donald (if I lost you again with pun, go and watch The Apprentice).	Our next means of transport, the monorail from the Electric Train Company.	Here we are at the New York waterfront. The Columbia, a Titanic lookalike, provides the main draw.
The Broadway Theatre where we caught a medley of famous Broadway performances.	This could possibly be an early fire engine.	Another old looking car that probably came out during the Ford era.	This is what early New York must've looked like.
The next highlight, a noontime extravaganza known as the Porto Paradiso.	All the famous disney characters will come out parading in colourful boats.	Coastal view of the Arabian port with it's towering minarets.	There always something romantic about the exotic middle east.
This mosque lookalike is one of the entrances to the Arabian port.	The inner walkway that leads to the main courtyard.	This was actually taken at the entrace of a food court.	The ceiling of the marketplace area where all the food stores are in. I hope it doesn't rain!
The foodcourt stalls lie behind me. Curry seems to be the main dish on the menu (although I thought that was Indian).	The best ambience and decor I've ever seen in a foodcourt.	What is a visit to Arabia without a picture with a camel! Thank God we found a stone one that doesn't spit and smell.	Finally, we arrive at the home of wifey's favourite Disney character - Little Mermaid.
How "Under the Sea" looks like at night.	Our final ride of the day - a thrilling roller coaster ride that takes us to the centre of the earth.	The Columbia at night, sitting pretty in the water. Alas, all good things must come to an end and we tearfully say goodbye.