Sindbad's Storybook Voyage

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Sindbad's Storybook Voyage
Sindbad's Storybook Voyage scene.JPG
Tokyo DisneySea
Area Arabian Coast
Coordinates 35°37′43″N139°52′52″E / 35.6285°N 139.8810°E / 35.6285; 139.8810
StatusOperating
Opening dateSeptember 4, 2001 (Tokyo DisneySea opening day attraction)
March 29, 2007 (Current version)
Ride statistics
Attraction type Old Mill
Vehicle typeBoats [1]
Riders per vehicle24 [1]
Durationabout 10 minutes [1]
Sponsor Nippon Express [1]
Attraction transfer icon.svg Must transfer from wheelchair

Sindbad's Storybook Voyage is a musical boat cruise dark ride at Tokyo DisneySea, inspired by the story of Sindbad the Sailor. The attraction features the song "Compass of Your Heart" composed by Alan Menken [1] and sung by Kenji Sakamoto. Originally titled Sindbad's Seven Voyages, the earliest version of the attraction had a darker tone and no song. The attraction was subsequently restyled, and the current version opened in 2007.

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History

The Dark ride originally opened alongside Tokyo Disneysea as an opening day attraction on September 4, 2001. Unfortunately, its scary theme made the attraction unpopular, especially as it was said to even terrify some guests, including younger children, in its early years.

Because of its scary, dark tone, the attraction was retooled with a lighter mood with the addition of an animal sidekick and a song written by Alan Menken (who also wrote songs for such films as The Little Mermaid , Beauty and the Beast , and Aladdin ) titled "Compass of Your Heart".

Ride Summary

2001 Original Version

The Original Version of the ride that opened along with Tokyo Disneysea was darker and scarier. The song, "Compass of Your Heart" was not featured in the ride at all, and Chandu didn't appear either. Sindbad also originally had facial hair and narrated the story in a more conventional fashion, and paintings in the original queue illustrated the beginning of the story as a merchant's son (whom the guest at the park were taking the role on) wanting to seek adventure and treasure.

2007 Revamped Version

In 2007, the attraction reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. The refurbishment brought to the attraction a number of changes to its storyline. This new version introduced the song, "The Compass of Your Heart", variations of which can be heard throughout the ride. This version of the ride also introduced Chandu, a tiger cub who now serves as Sindbad's sidekick, appearing with him at different locations in every scene.

The storyline was also lightened, as the original 2001 version was much darker, and at times frightening for young children. Changes include:

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