American Waterfront at Tokyo DisneySEA recreates two distinct regions of the northeastern United States, New York and Cape Cod, as they may have appeared in the period 1912-1920. The New York section is definitely "Big City," with its elevated electric railway and prosperous business district. Among the most prosperous of the businesses here are those owned and operated by none other than Scrooge McDuck.
All in one block, you can find McDuck's Department Store, Wholesale Shop and Pawn Broker (Scrooge's very first New York enterprise). While each shop has its own unique appearance inside and out, they all connect into one massive emporium.
Throughout are homages to the world's richest duck and the symbols of his wealth, gold coins and dollar signs. There's even a tribute to Scrooge's heritage, a large portrait of himself dressed in traditional garb as the head of the Scottish McDuck Clan. It's fitting, since New York City at this time was already a melting pot of immigrants from all over the world.
In the back of the Pawn Shop, we can catch a glimpse of Scrooge's safe, and in another corner we see the ol' duck himself, counting his earnings. The chart behind his desk tells the story of his recent success. Business is skyrocketing. Of course, it's all due to hard work, frugality and Scrooge's personal motto inscribed throughout the store: Fortuna Favet Fortibus (Fortune Favors the Fortunate).
