Wednesday October 21, 11:39 pm Eastern Time

Company Press Release

• Official Name: Tokyo DisneySea
• Location:  Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba 279 (Located adjacent to Tokyo Disneyland, overlooking Tokyo Bay, approximately 10 km from the center of Tokyo).
• Size:  71.4 hectares
• Breakdown:
  • Park's on-stage area  47.8 hectares
  • Parking area     10.9 hectares
  • Others                 12.7 hectares (a)
  • Water surface    (Approximately 9.2 hectares)
• Opening: Scheduled for autumn of 2001
• Park Composition:                     7
  • Attractions 23
  • Restaurants 24
  • Shops 26
• Parking:          Exclusive for Tokyo DisneySea -- 4,000 cars
• Shared with Tokyo Disneyland  -- 2,500 cars
• Cast Members:     Tokyo DisneySea will employ approximately 8,000 new employees, resulting in approximately 21,000 cast members working at the two parks in total.
• Projected Attendance:   10 million annually
• Tokyo DisneySea will have an opening day capacity comparable to that of Tokyo Disneyland on its opening day.
• Combined annual attendance of the two parks is expected to be approximately 25 million.
• Total Project Cost:     338 billion Yen
• Themed Ports:     Tokyo DisneySea will consist of seven "ports of call":

Mediterranean Harbor -- The gateway to Tokyo  DisneySea, Mediterranean Harbor will offer the old-world charm of a romantic southern European   seaport and feature enticing restaurants, shops and  picturesque canals. There will also be an  interactive discovery area celebrating the Golden  Age of Exploration.

Mysterious Island -- Inspired by the stories of Jules Verne, and set in a South Pacific volcanic  caldera of the 1860s, Mysterious Island will give   guests an opportunity to explore the mysteries of  the ocean's depths and join a thrilling expedition  to the center of the Earth.

Mermaid Lagoon -- A whimsical "under the sea" world of fun and play with Ariel, "The Little Mermaid,"  this cartoon-like realm beneath the waves includes  fun-filled attractions, a deep sea live  entertainment show and an interactive playground designed primarily for children.

Arabian Coast -- Harking back 10 centuries, Arabian Coast will offer the mysterious enchantment of "1001 Nights," where adventurers will set sail on a storybook journey of Sindbad the Sailor's seven  voyages, take a ride on the exotic animals of a majestic carousel and witness a live magic show  hosted by the wild and eccentric Genie from the animated classic "Aladdin."

Lost River Delta -- The Caribbean shoreline and the foreboding jungles of Central America in the 1930s will set the stage for Lost River Delta. In this ancient rainforest environment, guests will uncover perilous, hidden adventures, take a wild ride through a mysterious pyramid and enjoy a centuries-old jungle tale in a live theater show.

Port Discovery -- Across the horizons of time lies Port Discovery, a marina of the future. Guests will celebrate the thrills, adventure and excitement of new frontiers in the sea and sky as they board a hovercraft for a wild, watery ride through an obstacle course and take a daring journey into the eye of a storm.

American Waterfront -- Two distinct American harbors at the dawn of the 20th century, New York and Cape Cod, provide the inspiration for American Waterfront. The energy of a big city will abound in New York as guests ride period touring cars, stroll along legendary streets and see a Broadway show. In quaint Cape Cod, guests will wander through a coastal New England fishing community.

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