The one thing we love about EPCOT is that it’s not just a place to go have fun and ride attractions(which we can do, of course), but it’s also a place where we can learn something new through interactive exhibits and, well, rides.
We can learn about space by riding Mission: SPACE, or we can learn about the cycle of water by walking through Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. We can learn more about agriculture by riding Living with the Land. And we can learn a lot about sea life by visiting The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Well, speaking of The Seas, this pavilion is celebrating a HUGE milestone.
Yes, The Seas with Nemo & Friends just turned 40 years old. It started life in 1986 as The Living Seas Pavilion (and we’ve been known to still call it that from time to time). Since then, this pavilion has inspired visitors and given them a deeper appreciation of the Earth’s oceans.
Our favorite part of The Seas with Nemo & Friends, though, is the aquarium, which once held the largest saltwater tank in the world. It holds 5.7 million gallons of water and features a variety of sea life that you can see up close.
Another popular spot in The Seas with Nemo and Friends is the smaller tank with the Manatees. This spot is actually where Disney rehabs manatees that have been injured in the wild before they are re-released into the wild.
To continue the celebration, Disney also released a behind-the-scenes video showing how it works with and cares for these animals. In this video, Disney World ambassadors join Disney’s Animal Care team to get up close with some spotted eagle rays.
Disney has plans to continue celebrating this big anniversary throughout the month, so check back with AllEars to keep updated on the celebration.
Five Sea-crets You Didn’t Know About The Seas With Nemo and Friends at EPCOT
What’s your favorite thing at The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion? Let us know in the comments!
I love Nemo but I hate this pavilion since it changed. They messed up the ride royally when they changed it. It was magical to ride in a tube inside an aquarium! Crush was the only good addition.