By Tokyo Disneyland Holiday Planning group member Ryan Jarosek
I put this together and thought it might be useful to some . Also kills some time while you wait to go on your trip 
Here is a complete list of Movies to Watch Before Visiting Tokyo DisneySea to help you understand the settings, attractions, and themes of the park. Each movie connects to a specific land or area of the park, enhancing the immersive experience through its story and visual design.
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1. Treasure Island (1950)
• Land Inspired: Tortuga Tavern (Mediterranean Harbor)
• Description: Since the Tortuga Tavern area and some of the pirate-themed attractions in DisneySea are rooted in pirate lore, this Disney classic is another good fit to enhance your understanding of the pirate-themed experiences.
2. Peter Pan (1953)
• Land Inspired: Fantasy Springs (Neverland)
• Description: Fantasy Springs will feature areas themed after Neverland. Peter Pan’s adventures, Captain Hook, and the Lost Boys all contribute to the immersive experience of this area.
3. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
• Land Inspired: Mysterious Island (Port Discovery)
• Description: For Port Discovery and the steampunk-inspired areas of the park, this classic Disney film about Captain Nemo’s submarine adventures will give you the backstory of attractions like the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride.
4. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
• Land Inspired: Mysterious Island (Mount Prometheus)
• Description: The park features a famous attraction inspired by this Jules Verne classic. The ride takes place inside the park’s iconic volcano, Mount Prometheus, which is part of the “Mysterious Island” area. Watching this movie will help you understand the adventurous, subterranean theme and the spirit of exploration.
5. Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
• Land Inspired: Lost River Delta
• Description: While not a direct influence, its themes of adventure and exploration mirror the park’s overall atmosphere and especially tie in with the tropical, adventurous settings of Lost River Delta.
6. The Mysterious Island (1961)
• Land Inspired: Mysterious Island
• Description: This film, based on Jules Verne’s novel, directly ties into the Mysterious Island area at DisneySea, along with Journey to the Center of the Earth. It adds to the background of the steampunk and exploration motifs found in the area around Mount Prometheus.
7. Captain Nemo and the Underwater City (1969)
• Land Inspired: Mysterious Island
• Description: Similar to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, this film adds additional context to the steampunk-inspired undersea adventures you’ll encounter at Mysterious Island.
8. Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
• Land Inspired: Lost River Delta
• Description: Tokyo DisneySea’s Lost River Delta area is inspired by the Indiana Jones franchise, particularly with the Indiana Jones Adventure ride. This movie will give you the right sense of exploration and ancient ruins.
9. The Little Mermaid (1989)
• Land Inspired: Mermaid Lagoon
• Description: The Mermaid Lagoon area, though more child-friendly, draws heavily from this movie. Watching it will help you understand Ariel’s world if you visit that part of the park.
10. Aladdin (1992)
• Land Inspired: Arabian Coast
• Description: The Arabian Coast area of Tokyo DisneySea is heavily inspired by the world of Aladdin, with attractions and environments reflecting the vibrant, magical world of Agrabah. Watching the movie will help you appreciate the architecture and atmosphere.
11. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
• Land Inspired: Tortuga Tavern (Mediterranean Harbor)
• Description: Since Tokyo DisneySea’s Mediterranean Harbor and Lost River Delta areas are influenced by the adventurous, pirate-laden worlds of this franchise, it will help you appreciate the setting and the pirate vibe, especially around Tortuga Tavern.
12. Finding Nemo (2003)
• Land Inspired: Port Discovery
• Description: Since Tokyo DisneySea also features a Finding Nemo-themed ride, watching this will help connect with the aquatic adventure vibe.
13. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
• Land Inspired: Mysterious Island and Port Discovery
• Description: While not directly tied to any single ride, the overall feel of “Mysterious Island” and Port Discovery has a similar aesthetic to this film, with themes of exploration and discovery of lost, ancient civilizations.
14. Tangled (2010)
• Land Inspired: Fantasy Springs (Rapunzel’s World)
• Description: There will be a section of Fantasy Springs based on Rapunzel’s world. Watching Tangled will give you insight into the whimsical, storybook-like setting and Rapunzel’s tower.
15. Frozen (2013)
• Land Inspired: Fantasy Springs (Arendelle)
• Description: A major part of Fantasy Springs is inspired by the Frozen universe, featuring Arendelle and its icy landscape. Watching this movie will help you understand the visual and thematic aspects of the area.
This list includes all the movies that are thematically connected to various lands and attractions at Tokyo DisneySea. Watching these films will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the park’s immersive environments.
By Tokyo Disneyland Holiday Planning group member Ryan Jarosek
