Shiho Noguchi steps aboard a Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival boat. Noguchi was born on June 20, 2007 and has appeared in several TV commercials and dramas. Last year, she became a certified nutrition consultant. She is good at making healthy sweets.
13:15 JST, August 9, 2024
Magical and fantasy scenes await you at Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, where the long-awaited Fantasy Springs opened in June.
Fantasy Springs is the eighth themed area at Tokyo DisneySea. It is the largest development in the history of the theme park and was created with an investment of approximately ¥320 billion. The 140,000 square meter area is divided into three areas: Frozen Kingdom, Peter Pan’s Never Land and Rapunzel’s Forest, inspired by the Disney animated films “Frozen”, “Peter Pan” and “Tangled” respectively.
I visited Shiho Noguchi, 17, a high school student and model who loves Disney movies and theme parks. She looked completely amazed and excited as the main elements of the movies appeared before her eyes one by one, such as North Mountain, where Elsa secluded herself in “Frozen”, as well as Captain Hook’s pirate ship and Rapunzel’s tower. Now let us introduce you to the most recommended attractions in each area.
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The tower in Rapunzel’s forest
Lantern Festival in Rapunzel’s Forest
This boat ride attraction takes you to the climax scene of “Tangled”, with countless lanterns floating in a dark night. The attraction is a perfect place for couples on dates.
“You can see Rapunzel watching from the tower. This attraction is irresistible to fans of the movie. It’s so romantic!” said Noguchi.
Noguchi stands with Captain Hook’s pirate ship in the background.
Peter Pan’s Neverland Adventure
Guests board a boat and are asked to wear glasses for this attraction to appreciate the 3D effects. They can enjoy the feeling of flying in the air with Peter Pan. The battle against pirates is exciting. The boat rocks violently, so people who are prone to seasickness should be careful.
“I never thought there would come a day when I could go to Neverland!” Noguchi said. “It feels great! Although I felt lonely in the scene of our return to London.”
People enjoying a boat ride at Peter Pan’s Neverland Adventure.
North Mountain can be seen in the background of Frozen Kingdom.
Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey in Frozen Kingdom
This boat ride lets you experience the world of “Frozen”. The route goes up and down, making the participants’ hearts beat faster, but it never drops suddenly, so those who don’t like roller coasters can rest assured.
“I’m excited to be able to enter the world of ‘Frozen,’ which I’ve loved since I was in elementary school,” Noguchi said.
People on a boat watch Elsa during Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey.
