Nara Dreamland
Bushiland
Bushi is a Japanese world for Samurai, derived from the term Bushido, and plays a central role in this pastime land of Japan. Frontierland in Magic Kingdom Parks typically strives to represent an American setting of the past, from the Mississippi River to the Western frontier. In Bushiland, with Dreamland set in Japan, it will explore historical settings of Japan instead, featuring Samurai warriors, ancient relics, and lush garden environments.
Echoing some of the natural historic gardens in Kyoto and Nara, the transition to Dreamland's Bushiland will represent both the significance of Japan's history, while being a relevant and enticing tranquil location for today's guests. The symbolism and themes of the land will also transition effectively back towards Ancientland with a focus on the inventiveness of the Japanese, as well as the next land, as it emphasizes the literary works of Japanese culture.
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Sample Background Area Music
Land Location
21 - Noble Mountain ノーブルマウンテン
Climb aboard a trek up the Noble Mountain to visit the Zen Temple when you're stopped by invaders on the mountainside that attack you and your fellow bushi warriors. You must find the samuari within yourself to escape from this dark ride hybrid roller coaster adventure. What makes this attraction unique is a combination of several aspects of OLC and Disney attractions in the past - taken to the next level. It combines the quality of dark ride scenes of Splash Mountain, with the thrill of an Expedition Everest.
Attraction Length: 4 minutes and 30 seconds; Capacity 1,600 guests per hour; Height: 44 inches to ride
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Noble Mountain Scene
22 - River Heiwa Journey 平和川の旅
Venture through the Japanese botanical garden rivers that flow towards areas of tranquility on this peaceful and serene family boat ride. Avid Disney fans can notice comparisons to the Navi River Journey and the Jungle Cruise in some aspects of this attraction.
Attraction Length: 5 minutes 10 seconds; Capacity: 1,200 guests per hour
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Bushiland at Dusk
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23 - Gardens of Wakashū 若狭の庭園
Kokin Wakashū was an early anthology of Japanese poetry that first depicted the bushi. Tales from these ancient poems are told daily throughout the lush gardens that blend into not only the front entrance of the park, the Japanese railroad station within the Noble Mountain, but also the surrounding areas of Kyoto and Nara that have historical Japanese gardens. Offering these in a romanticized fashion adds to the further immersion and oneness with the people of Japan and this being 'their' theme park.
Poems at the base of Noble Mountain
24 - The Wave 流行
The Great Wave off Kangawa is one of the most recognizable pieces of Japanese artwork and the inspiration behind this sake and quick-service location deep within the heart of Bushiland. After a stroll through the gardens or a trek up Noble Mountain, relax and unwind at The Wave in this lush forest setting. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner options daily.