Lost River Delta

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Lost River Delta - Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Crystal Skull

Lost River Delta - Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Crystal Skull

There is only one attraction in Tokyo Disney Sea (“TDS”) that resembles an attraction at another Disney theme park. Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Crystal Skull has the same ride layout, the same vehicles, and almost the same storyline as Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye at Disneyland. The only difference is that the Disneyland version has an Asian theme and the TDS version has a Latin American theme.

This time, the artifact of power is not the eye of an idol but a crystal skull statue. Riders are cautioned not to look at the statue, or else they will be stricken with a curse. Of course, some idiot in the vehicle will look straight at the thing and you’re off to a rocky, high-speed adventure.

Vehicles pass through chambers of corpses, snakes, bugs, and darts. The Snake Room features Quetzalcoatl, the winged serpent. Unfortunately, when we rode the attraction, Quetzalcoatl had molted and lost all of its feathers. We are not sure if this is a permanent condition or if it will overcome its disease and grow the feathers back.

The queue area features elaborate Mayan carvings inside a huge multi-storey pyramid. Grander than its Disneyland cousin, Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Crystal Skull is impressive in its presentation. However, the interactive elements along the queue area are not present in the TDS version.

We did notice an absence of the constant roar of the Disneyland vehicles. TDS’ vehicles use electric power rather than hydraulic, keeping the noise to a much quieter level.

If you have never experienced the Disneyland Indiana Jones attraction, this is a must. However, if you are short on time and have ridden the original, then skip this in favor of exploring other attractions.

From journal Tokyo Disney Sea - Tour the Seven Ports of Call

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Lost River Delta - Mystic Rhythms

Now, my husband and I diverge when it comes to our opinions of this show. He truly enjoyed Mystic Rhythms and continued to hum the songs a good hour after we left the show. I, on the other hand, felt that it was trying too hard to copy Cirque Du Soleil. Perhaps I’m being too hard on the show, considering that this is a theme park, after all. However, given the quality of entertainment that Tokyo Disney Resort provides to its guests, I expected a bit more storyline and less corniness. Still, I believe that Tokyo Disney Resort has the entertainment formula, as a whole, solved and leaves behind the other Disney theme parks in the dust.

Mystic Rhythms is located in Lost River Delta, inside an abandoned hangar. Incorporating water, air, and fire, this show features sophisticated aerial performers and rope climbers, all set in a tropical rain forest. I still cannot quite figure out the story, but it seemed to focus on the environment’s cyclical transition from one season to another.

Percussion and contemporary music fills the auditorium throughout the performance, with live performers perched in the scaffolding along the sides of the stage. The majority of the action takes place on the stage, so try to find seats toward the center. The covered seating area allows guests to take a break from the weather and take a load off of their feet. Unlike Magic Lamp Theatre, cushioned seats are absent from this venue.

If your time is precious, this show lasts a long 25 minutes. You may want to consider skipping it until you know you have time to devote to it. Note that the Cast Members strictly stop attendance 5 minutes prior to the show’s start. So if you want to see the show, get there early.

From journal Tokyo Disney Sea - Tour the Seven Ports of Call

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