Tropical Land
Tropical Land (トロピカルランド Toropikaru Rando) is an amusement park which was the site of the last date between Shinichi and Ran, before Shinichi was forced to take APTX 4869 by Gin and Vodka of the Black Organization. The park is built in what is now considered a standard layout: guests enter the park into a central hub which then splits off into other themed areas radiating out from the center. Notable appearances include The Roller Coaster Murder Case, The Revival of the Dying Message, and Captured in Her Eyes. This location was first introduced in the Magic Kaito manga.
Contents
Dream and Fairytale Land
Dream and Fairytale Land (夢とおとぎの島 Yume to Otogi no Shima) is located in the entrance area of the park. This area's prominent feature is its fairytale themed castle.
- Castle
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. Similar in aspects to Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World, this prominent building is found in the central area of the park and has an observation deck at the top.
- Tropical Iceland
An ice skating rink said to be a good location for watching Tropical Land's fireworks.
- Parade
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. An electric-light themed parade complete with many floats and costumed dancers.
- Train
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. A train ride designed to travel around the castle area of Dream and Fairytale Land.
- Carousel
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. A typical carousel ride located near the entrance to the park.
Horror and Fantasy Land
Horror and Fantasy Land (怪奇と幻想の島 Kaiki to Gensō no Shima) is located in the bottom-right (south-eastern) part of the park. This themed area is home to the Mystery Coaster.
- Mystery Coaster (ミステリーコースター Misuterī Kōsutā)
A roller coaster themed to terrify its guests. This coaster's unique feature is the inclusion of a tunnel partway through the ride. Each train can carry 16 people at a time. This coaster played a vital role in both the first chapter of the manga and the first episode of the anime.
- Ice and Mist Labyrinth (氷と霧のラビリンス Kōri to Kiri no Rabirinsu)
Themed with ice and penguins, this attraction looks like a giant ice mountain and has a spectator's area at the top. The main ride is similar in appearance to a bobsled course and its ice slide follows the mountain down to the bottom. Each cart can carry four people at a time. Conan uses the track on this attraction to help him get to Dream and Fairytale Land quickly using the Turbo Engine Skateboard during the climax of Captured in Her Eyes. There was a similarly named attraction at Mirapolis in the Wii game, The Mirapolis Investigation.
- Steel roller coaster
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. This roller coaster doesn't have any inversions. Conan uses the track on this coaster to help him get to Dream and Fairytale Land quickly using the Turbo Engine Skateboard during the climax of Captured in Her Eyes.
- Pyramid stage show
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. This attraction appears to be based off of "Lost Legend" found in the Shima Spain Village amusement park.[1]
- Amphitheater
A location for stage shows.
Wild and Ancient Land
Wild and Ancient Land (野生と太古の島 Yasei to Taiko no Shima) is located in the top-right (north-eastern) part of the park. This themed area is home to a river rapids and river cruise ride.
- Volcano river rapids
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. This river rapids type ride is themed to match the volcano it's based in. Each boat can carry six people at a time.
- River cruise ride
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. This boat ride can carry several passengers at a time and has a dinosaur theme. In Captured in Her Eyes, Conan uses the boat to swiftly get Ran away from the shooting range of the murderer. In Magic Kaito the ride was jungle-themed.
Adventure and Pioneer Land
Adventure and Pioneer Land (冒険と開拓の島 Bōken to Kaitaku no Shima) is located in the top-left (north-western) part of the park. This area's prominent feature is a roller coaster that seemingly goes underwater.
- Steel roller coaster
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. This coaster's unique feature is the inclusion of an underwater tunnel partway through the ride.
- Pirate boat ride
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. This attraction appears to be based off of "Adventure Lagoon" found in the Shima Spain Village amusement park.[1]
- Swinging ship
The actual name of this attraction is unknown, although based on the "Santa" appearing at the top of the ride during its appearance in Captured in Her Eyes, it's likely this attraction was based off of and named for the "Swing Santa María" found in the Shima Spain Village amusement park.[1]
- Children's flying ride
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. The cars for this attraction are themed to look like eagles. Each car can carry two people at a time. A real-life example of this type of ride is Dumbo the Flying Elephant found at most Disney parks.
- Giant drop ride
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. Just a typical giant drop type of attraction. Each car can carry four people at a time.
Science and Space Land
Science and Space Land (科学と宇宙の島 Kagaku to Uchū no Shima) is located in the bottom-left (south-western) part of the park. This area's prominent features include the Water Fountain Plaza, Ferris Wheel, and an inverted steel roller coaster.
- Water Fountain Plaza (噴水の広場 Funsui no Hiroba)
More of a meeting place than an actual attraction, this plaza has several fountains that activate during certain times of the day.
- Ferris Wheel
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. This Ferris Wheel's unique feature is the lights on it that flash in many different colours and shapes.
- Inverted-type roller coaster
The actual name of this attraction is unknown. The animation staff for Captured in Her Eyes rotoscoped an actual inverted coaster known as the "Pyrenees" located in the Shima Spain Village amusement park.[2]
Defunct attractions
- Dragon Coaster
A steel-roller coaster with inversions and a tunnel that seems to have gone around the entirety of the Dream and Fairytale Land section of the park. Kaito clings on to the coaster while making his way back to the Captain E.T. show before Aoko notices he was missing and went to perform a heist as Kaitou Kid. This attraction is missing on the current map of Tropical Land in Captured in Her Eyes so it is presumed to have been removed, however it is very similar in appearance to the Mystery Coaster, so it's possible the coaster was moved and re-themed.
- Captain E.T.
A 40-minute 3D movie attraction that parodies Captain E.O. from Walt Disney World and E.T. featured in Magic Kaito. Kaito uses this movie to distract Aoko while he slips out to perform a Kid heist and return before the movie ends.
- Mystery House
A haunted house similar to the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World and Disneyland that appears in the Magic Kaito manga. Actual location is unknown, but likely found in Horror and Fantasy Land.
- Sea Restaurant
A seafood restaurant for guests to eat at featured in Magic Kaito. The location of the restaurant is unknown.
- Bumper cars
The actual name and location of this attraction is unknown. Featured briefly in Magic Kaito.
Unplaceable attractions
- Zero G cabin
The actual name and location of this attraction is unknown. Featured briefly in Captured in Her Eyes, this building is designed to allow its guests to have the experience of weightlessness.
Gallery
A Sketch-map of Tropical Land taken from Conan the Movie Perfect Guide (5th Anniversary Version).
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Parque España Guide Map". Shima Spain Village. http://www.parque-net.com/foreign/pdf/ssv_guidebook_english.pdf. Retrieved on 2010-01-04.
- ^ "劇場第4弾を100倍楽しむ～今だから話せる裏話". TMS. 2001. http://www.tms-e.com/on_air/conan/geki04ura_01.html. Retrieved on 2010-01-04.
| Setting | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities and Towns • Countries • Educational Institutions • Prefectures of Japan • Railway Lines and Stations | ||
| Character's Homes | Akako Koizumi • Jirokichi Suzuki • Kudo family • Kuroba family • Mouri family • Nakamori family | |
| Educational Institutions | Ekoda High School • Kohnan High School • Teitan Elementary School | |
| Hotels & Inns | Haido City Hotel | |
| Towns & Cities | Beika Ward • Beika Town • Ekoda • Ginza • Haido • Shibuya • Toshima • Yaoya | |
| Train Stations | Beika Station • Tokyo Station | |
| Other Locations | Beika Aquarium • Clock Tower (Black Star) • Nippon Budokan • Tokyo Skytree • Tokyo Tower • Tropical Land • Sunset Manor | |
