Following the debut of seadragons in the Nursery, another baby has arrived at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT: a baby manatee named Soleil. Soleil the Baby Manatee in The Seas We got our first look at The Seas’ newest manatee swimming and munching Romaine lettuce alongside Tanimura and Cider, the other two … Read more
The Spaceship Earth sign sparkles once more, DVC Membership Magic Beyond 2026 details revealed, and Sleeping Beauty Castle already has snow at Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Downtown … Read more
After almost seven months living at The Seas in EPCOT, Mermaid the manatee has been released back into the wild. Mermaid the Manatee Released Into Wild Mermaid was rescued from the Homosassa River in February and arrived at The Seas in March. At the time, she was approximately 525 pounds. Her name came from her … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful day in EPCOT. There was the chaos and fun of Pin Tuesday, new World Showcase shirts, and even a surprise visit from some characters we rarely see. Good Morning from EPCOT Good morning from an already toasty EPCOT. I was on a mission to get the new Disney Dining pin … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful day in EPCOT. It was honestly one of the best days I’ve had in EPCOT. I found new pins, the new Thumper popcorn bucket, new Lug bottle bags, and so much more. Monorail Mayhem Good morning! There is no better way to start the day than on the EPCOT monorail, … Read more
A new manatee has moved into The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT as part of their short-term rehabilitation efforts. Mermaid Moves Into The Seas Dr. Mark Penning, VP of Disney’s Animal, Science and Environment, announced the manatee’s arrival on Instagram. The new manatee is named Mermaid and weighs approximately 525 pounds. She was … Read more
Disney has expanded further on their new role as a short-term rehabilitation center for manatees located at The Seas with Nemo and Friends in EPCOT. Short-Term Rehabilitation In a new press release, Disney explains how their facility has transitioned from a long-term care residence for manatees to a short-term rehabilitation center. Previously, The Seas with … Read more
After the former resident manatees moved out, the manatee tanks in The Seas at EPCOT have four new short-term guests, with two currently visible to guests. EPCOT Manatees The manatee tank is viewable on the first and second floors of SeaBase Aquarium. Information about the manatees is on a chalkboard in the second-level viewing area. Cast … Read more
Howdy! Festival of the Arts is in full swing with a new Paint By Numbers mural, new pins were released, Living with the Land updates, and so much more fun in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT. Good Morning From Disney’s Animal Kingdom Right now, we start every morning by checking on the state of extinction … Read more
The two resident manatees of The Seas With Nemo & Friends at EPCOT have moved out. Manatees Gone from The Seas The manatee viewing area on the first floor of the SeaBase Aquarium is blocked by blue curtains and rope. The second-floor viewing area is also blocked by rope, although we could still see inside. … Read more
Though it’s usually sad to leave EPCOT, one recent departure was very happy, as a manatee rehabilitated at The Seas with Nemo & Friends was returned to her natural habitat at Florida’s Blue Spring State Park. Walt Disney Parks & Resorts’ Director of Animal & Science Operations, Scott Terrell, DVM, DACVP, recently described the efforts … Read more
Good morning from a gorgeous day here at EPCOT! We are less than 24 hours away from Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, and we absolutely cannot wait. Today seemed to be the calm before the storm inside this park, but we found our fair share of surprises, so let’s jump in! We dived down … Read more
Hello and welcome to a suddenly chilly Walt Disney World! This morning, there was a breeze and a chill in the air, so grab your favorite Mickey sweater and get ready for another spin through EPCOT. Right off the bat at 8:50 am, the park was full of happy visitors ready to hop on their … Read more