Tokyo DisneySea Turns 15: 3 Must-Visit Reasons in 2016

▲ Tokyo DisneySea will turn 15 in 2016 (Photo / Courtesy of Tokyo Disney official website, same below)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Tokyo DisneySea will celebrate its 15th anniversary next year (2016), and starting from mid-April 2016, it will host a grand year-long celebration event titled "Tokyo DisneySea 15th Anniversary: The Year of Wishes," offering visitors a brand-new and unique park experience.

Opened in 2001, Tokyo DisneySea is the only adventure-themed park among all Disney parks worldwide that centers around the theme of the "ocean." According to Tokyo Disney, the 15th-anniversary celebration will be themed around "Wishes," with many colorful, crystal-like, and luxurious decorations adorning every corner. Not only the merchandise but even the menus will shine with a crystal glow.

▲ Big Band Beat will feature new performance content.

During the year-long 15th-anniversary celebration, there are also some must-see highlights:

1. Tokyo DisneySea will launch a brand-new limited-time show for the 15th anniversary, "Crystal Wishes Journey."

2. At the Hanger Stage in the Lost River Delta area, a brand-new show combining 3D Mapping art will be introduced, though the theme has not yet been finalized; meanwhile, the popular show "Mysterious Island Music" will come to an end on April 5, 2016.

3. The musical "Big Band Beat" (The Big Band Beat), widely regarded by many visitors as a must-see, will be redesigned and present a completely different performance during the 15th-anniversary celebration.

The Tokyo DisneySea 15th-anniversary celebration will run from April 15, 2016, through March 17, 2017.