American Waterfront (Tokyo DisneySea)
American Waterfront is a "port-of-call" (themed land) at Tokyo DisneySea in the Tokyo Disney Resort. It represents the Northeastern seaboard of the United States in the early 20th century, and features two themed areas, an Old Cape Cod section, and a New York Harbor section with an elaborate backstory.[1]
 American Waterfront 1910 | |
| Theme | New York City and New England in the early 20th century |
|---|---|
| Attractions | |
| Total | 10 |
| Other rides | 6 |
| Shows | 3 |
| Tokyo DisneySea | |
| Coordinates | 35°37′27″N 139°53′14″E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | September 4, 2001 |
Theming
The American Waterfront is themed to resemble a New York City enlivened by new immigrants, and the New England fishing community of Cape Cod.
New York is depicted as a bustling city during the 1910s, complete with an elevated railway, a classic American Theater and a harbor displaying a large range of boats, including the massive S.S. Columbia. This city's backstory revolves around the wealthy Harrison Hightower III, whose power grew stronger amid New York, as one can guess seeing his Hightower Hotel, symbol of his might until he mysteriously disappeared after retrieving a cursed African idol. His business rival Cornelius Endicott, owner of the S.S. Columbia ocean liner and a vast shipping empire has since picked up much of the slack, though his effort to tear down Hotel Hightower was blocked by his own daughter Beatrice. The Cape Cod area of American Waterfront is home to Disney's Duffy the Disney Bear character and his friends.
Attractions
- Big City Vehicles
- DisneySea Electric Railway
- DisneySea Transit Steamer Line
- Tower of Terror- Similar to the Disney California Adventure and Disney's Hollywood Studios versions of the attraction. Inside the Hotel Hightower, guests unravel the story and fright behind the disappearance of Harrison Hightower III after bringing in a cursed African idol named "Shiriki Utundu."
- Turtle Talk- Inside the S.S. Columbia, where guests meet Crush, from the Disney.Pixar movie Finding Nemo, as they look through an underwater window.
- Toy Story Mania!- The popular ride from Disney California Adventure and Disney's Hollywood Studios, based on the Toy Story movies, located within the Toyville Trolley Park sub-area.[2]
Entertainment
Current
- Big Band Beat: A Special Treat (2021-present)
- Transit Steamer Greeting (2020-present)
- Jamboree Mickey! Let's Dance! (2019-present)
Past
- Donald's Boat Builders (2001-2010)
- Sail Away (2001-2006)
- Encore! (2001-2006)
- Rhythms of the World (2004-2005, 2006)
- Cape Cod Step Out (2006-2007, 2009)
- Over the Waves (2006-2010)
- Big Band Beat (2006-2020)
- A Table is Waiting (2011-2017)
- Steps to Shine (2017-2018)
- Hello, New York! (2018-2020)
- My Friend Duffy (2010-2020)[3]
Seasonal
- That's Disneytainment with Mickey: Showbiz Is (2004)
- That's Disneytainment after Dark: Starlight Jazz (2004)
- Wishes (Part of Dramatic DisneySea Special Event, 2005)
- Mickey's Dream Company (Tokyo Disney Resort 25th Anniversary, 2009)
- Showtime Friends (2009)
- Disney in the Stars (2010)
Restaurants and refreshments
- S.S. Columbia Dining Room
- The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge
- Restaurant Sakura
- New York Deli
- Liberty Landing Diner
- Barnacle Bill's
- Papadakis Fresh Fruit
- High Tide Treats
- Delancey Catering
- Cape Cod Cook-Off
Shopping
- McDuck's Department Store
- Tower of Terror Memorabilia
- Steamboat Mickey's
- Aunt Peg's Village Store
- Newsie's Newsstand[4]
References
- Fiedler, Jon. "American Waterfront, Tokyo DisneySea". Disney Character Central. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- "[Official]American Waterfront|Tokyo DisneySea". Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- "[Official]Temporary Closure of Park Facilities|Tokyo DisneySea". Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- "American Waterfront". touringplans.com. Retrieved December 30, 2022.