CHIBA, Japan - Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary "Sparkling Jubilee" event began Wednesday, with the entire amusement park decorated in shades of blue in a homage to the beauty of the sea.

The entrance of the park in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, was crowded with visitors from the morning, with some waving and exchanging high-fives with cast members waving flags in welcome.

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