Oriental

A bridge – topped off with a Chinese pagoda – marks passage to the Wildlands’ East Asian district. Here, Eastern legends come to life surrounded by temples and palaces done in a fusion of Chinese & Japanese architecture. At the center is a simple, serene Chinese garden. (Much of Muppet Land’s old infrastructure is retouched to create this space.)

Headlining this section is Yokai Factory, a delightful interactive dark ride (in the style of Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek) where guests try to capture a horde of escaped Japanese yokai monsters. Alongside the factory is Land of the Dragon: Chinese History. This monumental Chinese palace hosts a Broadway-caliber live show detailing Chinese myths. Origami No Umi is the area’s restaurant, where scrumptious Asian cuisine is served in a water temple overlooking the lagoon and Belle’s Castle. Alongside is Lu Ban’s Bazaar. This shop overflows with the “clockpunk” inventions of China’s famed Lu Ban – often called the Asian Da Vinci. This final focus on fantastical technology helps as guests transition into nearby Tomorrowland. This transition is further aided by Big Hero 6 elements on the Tomorrowland side, as guests are magically transported from legend to tomorrow.