America to the Mediterranean

The first time I visited Tokyo Disney Sea, I was blown away by the expansive vistas all around the Mediterranean Harbor themed port of call. This bountiful lagoon at the front of the park provided a beautiful body of water and coastline that allowed guests to take in the glamor of the Italian Riviera and catch glimpses of industrial Americana (and also a freaking volcano, though that's not the subject of today's post).  Scenes like this made the park feel unreal and transportive.  This was not a theme park--it was an escape into a faraway travel dream.  Add to that a lovely afternoon sun, marvelous blue skies, and the lavish skyline, and it was easy to see why this park was nicknamed the Sea of Dreams!