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The Seas with Nemo & Friends is one of the few pavilions in EPCOT that is so obviously themed after a Disney brand.  The pavilion was originally called The Seas but the success of the Nemo movie put a strong brand on the property even to the point of changing the name. Other pavilions in the park will feature a Disney character or brand but only this pavilion has taken the branding to this edge.

The largest attraction in The Seas is the very large aquarium. Kids of all ages from 3 to 93 will enjoy watching the fish and dolphins swim around. In a separate pond are manatees that have been rescued from the wild and are being rehabilitated before their return.

It is worth watching the manatees, if only to support the efforts of Disney in this important environmental cause. Disney is a profit oriented corporation and if people are enjoying an exhibit that also is good for the world, they are more likely to continue that effort.  Therefore, please make this exhibit part of your itinerary to this park.

If you haven’t been to EPCOT lately, then you need to go on "The Seas with Nemo and Friends" ride.  It opened in early 2007 and you will board "clam-mobiles" and meet Mr. Ray and his class on a field trip and soon learn that Nemo has wandered off. The journey in search of Nemo includes familiar characters such as Dory, Bruce, Marlin, Squirt and Crush. These deep-sea friends inhabit a variety of vibrant vignettes, including the actual aquarium containing more than 65 species of marine life. In the musical finale, Nemo is happily reunited with his class and friends.

"Turtle Talk with Crush!" is another great exhibit. This interactive show features a computer-animated version of the surfer dude turtle from "Finding Nemo" in 10-minute conversations with visitors.  The technology behind Crush is amazing as he looks at the person he’s talking with and really interacts with people. For example, the host will ask a kid his name and Crush will say "Hello, Sam" He makes jokes and takes questions from audience. The show lasts about 10 minutes and is very enjoyable. Dory also may appear with Crush.

"Bruce’s Sub House" is another newer theme in the pavilion that your children will enjoy. It is a hands-on play area geared to kids. The area features some of other characters from the movie and makes for a great photo opportunity. Kids can learn a few things by lifting the flaps on and reading through the various displays. Younger children may be a little timid of the low lighting levels but there is nothing particularly scary in the attraction.

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