Tokyo DisneySea Setting Sail for Adventure and Imagination on September 4, 2001,

Tokyo DisneySea Fact Sheet

Official Name: Tokyo DisneySea

Location: Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba 279 (Located adjacent to Tokyo Disneyland, overlooking Tokyo Bay, approximately 10 km from the center of Tokyo).

Size: 71.4 hectare / 176 acres

Breakdown:

  • Park's on-stage area -- 47.8 hectare / 118 acres
  • Parking area -- 10.9 hectare / 27 acres
  • Others -- 12.7 hectare / 31 acres (a)
  • Water surface -- (Approximately 9.2 hectare / 23 acres)
    (a) Includes backstage area shared with Tokyo Disneyland)

Opening: September 4, 2001

Park Composition: Areas -- 7

Facilities

  • Attractions 23
  • Restaurants 24
  • Shops 26

Parking:

  • Exclusive for Tokyo DisneySea -- 4,000 cars
  • Shared with Tokyo Disneyland -- 2,500 cars

Cast Members:
Tokyo DisneySea will employ approximately 8,000 new employees resulting in approximately 21,000 total cast members working at the two parks.

Projected Attendance: 10 million annually
Tokyo DisneySea will have an opening day capacity comparable to that of Tokyo Disneyland Park on its opening day. Combined annual attendance of the two parks is expected to be approximately 25 million.

Total Project Cost: 335 billion yen / $2,728,954.03 (based on exchange rate at 1:38p 3/21 1 USD = 122.758 JPY)

Tokyo DisneySea will consist of seven "ports of call"

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Mediterranean Harbor -- The gateway to Tokyo DisneySea, Mediterranean Harbor will offer the old-world charm of a romantic southern European seaport and feature enticing restaurants, shops and picturesque canals. There will also be an interactive discovery area celebrating the Golden Age of Exploration.

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Mysterious Island -- Inspired by the stories of Jules Verne, and set in a South Pacific volcanic caldera of the 1860s, Mysterious Island will give guests an opportunity to explore the mysteries of the ocean's depths and join a thrilling expedition to the center of the earth.

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Mermaid Lagoon -- A whimsical "under the sea" world of fun and play. Join along with Ariel, "The Little Mermaid," as you step into this cartoon-like realm beneath the waves. This unique adventure will include fun-filled attractions, a deep-sea live entertainment show and an interactive playground designed primarily for children.