Mermaid the manatee is now out for guests to view at The Seas at EPCOT. Mermaid the Manatee Now Out at The Seas Mermaid was rescued from the Homosassa River in February and needed critical care. She has since moved into The Seas at EPCOT as Disney’s animal care team works to help her regain … 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
Construction walls have been set up inside The Seas at EPCOT surrounding the escalators, which are currently inaccessible to guests. Construction Walls at The Seas Blue construction walls have been set up inside The Seas at EPCOT. The walls currently surround the escalators on both the first and second floors. The construction walls sit on … Read more
The Marlin and Anglerfish figures on The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT are currently not moving. Marlin & Anglerfish Inspired by the “Finding Nemo” scene, the anglerfish usually chases Marlin around. The two figures are on long arms that are hidden by the darkness of the scene. Dory appears via screens, so she … 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! Today was a whirlwind of park hopping between Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There was just so much going on today, but I spent most of my day in EPCOT. Good Morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios I’ll be honest, the fog was THICK this morning and it was giving Silent Hill … 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
We recently reported on the sudden, unannounced removal of Lil Joe and Inigo from The Seas With Nemo and Friends. The pair of manatees have now been successfully relocated to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park near Fort Walton Beach in the Florida Panhandle. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Lil Joe and recently added tank mate, Inigo … 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
Howdy! Today is Pin Tuesday and there are some awesome Disney pins that were released, a few of the bars in EPCOT World Showcase are under refurbishment, and more fun around EPCOT. Good Morning from EPCOT OH MY GOODNESS! Y’all I am a fully southern woman and as such I am not built to be … Read more
Construction work is underway on the former dolphin tank in The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT. The Seas Construction The trio of male dolphins that previously lived at The Seas moved to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park in Fort Walton Beach last October. Disney said the decision was made “after a comprehensive evaluation as to what is … Read more
Howdy! Today EPCOT was full of monorail rides, fun creatures in The Seas, tiny village drama, and a new Kate Spade Tinker Bell collection. Good Morning from EPCOT Good morning from a beautiful day in EPCOT! It certainly did not feel like a winter day in Orlando this morning. It was a perfect morning for … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful day at EPCOT. New pins and 2025 merchandise were available, and the tiny village drama continued to unfold despite the infestation of small dinosaurs. Good Morning from EPCOT Good morning from an already busy EPCOT. I arrived with plenty of time to spare before the park opened at 9 a.m. … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful day with lots of fun finds including a new bus wrap on the Disney Cruise Line bus, more 2025 merchandise, and our fishy friends at The Seas in EPCOT are set up with their holiday decor. Monorail Morning I started my day as I do most days: on some form … Read more
Animal rights activist Ric O’Barry has posted an open letter to Disney executives asking for a “proper retirement” for the dolphins set to be relocated from The Seas at EPCOT. Ric O’Barry Calls for Proper Retirement for Dolphins at The Seas The letter was shared as a blog post on the website of Dolphin Project, … Read more