Fortress Explorations
Fortress Explorations (フォートレス・エクスプレーション) is a walk-through attraction at Tokyo DisneySea.
| Fortress Explorations | |
|---|---|
| Tokyo DisneySea | |
| Area | Mediterranean Harbor |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | September 4, 2001 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Designer | Walt Disney Imagineering |
The fortress-themed attraction, located on the west side of the Mediterranean Harbor, features three restaurants and allows guests to explore freely. The "Leonardo Challenge" is an exploration program that began in 2008, where guests use a map to find a "lava control station" while facing various trials. The attraction is part of the fictional S.E.A. (Society of Explorers and Adventurers) universe, which is also present in other Disney Parks attractions worldwide. Two separate adaptations of the S.E.A. are in development at Disney: a Disney+ series by Ronald D. Moore and a feature film written by Qui Nguyen.
Summary
This fortress-themed attraction locates on the west side of Mediterranean Harbor. Within the attraction guests can walk around freely. Three restaurants ("Magellan's", "Magellan's Lounge", "Refrescos") in located inside of this attraction.[1]
On July 7, 2008, an exploration-type new program called "The Leonardo Challenge" started. Guests receive the map and rely on it to find a "lava control station" somewhere in the attraction; however, a variety of trials await them before arrival.
This attraction is set as a fortress of a fictional society called S.E.A. (Society of Explorers and Adventurers). Though this fictional society was created for this attraction, S.E.A. can be found in many Disney Parks attractions around the world such as Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom, Oceaneer Lab in Disney Cruise Line and Miss Adventure Falls in Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, since those rides are related to S.E.A. society.[2]
In other media
Two adaptations of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers are in development at Disney: a Disney+ series developed by Ronald D. Moore,[3] and a feature film written by Qui Nguyen. The two projects are unrelated to each other.[4]
References
- "Magellan's Review". Disney Tourist Blog. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- "8 Disney Attractions Connected by Disney's Mysterious Society of Explorers and Adventurers – S.E.A." Theme Park Tourist. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- Goldberg, Lesley (February 22, 2021). "Magic Kingdom TV Universe in the Works at Disney+ (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC.
- Kit, Borys (2022-10-13). "Ryan Reynolds, 'Strange World' Writer-Director Qui Nguyen Tackling Movie Based on Disney Theme Park Attraction 'Society of Explorers and Adventurers'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-10-13.