Mediterranean Harbor, the "Main Street" of Tokyo DisneySEA, transports us to the fictional Italian village of Porto Paradiso, inspired by the real life cities of Portofino, Naples and Venice. Across the bay from Porto Paradiso looms Mt. Prometheus, the volcanic icon of the park, and at its base Explorers' Landing, the headquarters of the international Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A. for short).
S.E.A. is comprised of a group of scientists, engineers, explorers, artists and archaeologists from around the world, dedicated to the continued navigation and exploration of the seas. At Explorers' Landing, the members of S.E.A. come together to share knowledge with each other, along with the rest of the world.
Guests visiting Explorers' Landing set out on Fortress Explorations, a self-guided tour of the Quay (wharf area), the sailing ship Renaissance and the Fortress itself, a 15th-century Spanish-built citadel. The Fortress includes several levels and many fascinating chambers, among them Explorers' Hall where we are introduced to the founding fathers of S.E.A. In the Chamber of Planets (pictured below), a huge mechanical model of the solar system is set into motion as Guests turn cranks at its base, staring up into a planetarium of constellations.
