NEWS: Sneak Peek at Re-imagined ‘Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond!’ Live Show at Animal Kingdom- Opening Summer 2022
Another fan-favorite show is coming back this summer to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a whole new way. “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” will be an updated show with a new script and set pieces. Disney has released a first look video with some of the updates! Learn more below.
Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Joey McElroy:
Climb aboard explorers and hold on tight, because it’s time to take a deep dive into the creation of the freshly reimagined show, “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” – opening this summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!
Stepping inside the Theater in the Wild, we’ll catch up with the group of fish from Dr. P. Sherman’s office in “Finding Nemo,” who have made their way across the ocean to the Marine Life Institute. The fish tell Nemo’s story in this fully updated, 25-minute show, incorporating live performers and puppets, along with many of the beloved songs and production numbers from the original “Finding Nemo: The Musical” – which is great news if you’re like me and have had “In the Big Blue World” stuck in your head since 2007.
In addition to a new script, the show will feature new scenic set pieces and a new LED video wall designed to visually extend the world created by the physical sets on stage. We aren’t talking small set pieces either. Be on the lookout for a 32-foot-long sunken submarine and a fish tank volcano standing nearly 15 feet tall!
Working in close collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios, artists and designers at Disney Live Entertainment also developed a new aesthetic for “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” inspired by layered, cut paper sculptures. The resulting look is fresh and unique to the show, while staying true to the designs in the original film. Check out the video below for a sneak peek.
“Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” is just one of the many ways we’re adding even more magic to the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration in the coming months.
RELATED ARTICLE: 6 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disney World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
by Chad and Cindy Nykamp
“The World’s Most Magical Celebration” is an 18-month event bringing new attractions, nighttime spectaculars, and other magical experiences. Thankfully, the fun isn’t just at Magic Kingdom. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park is celebrating and you can join in on the fun! Learn about the six ways to celebrate the 50th-anniversary at Disney’s Animal Kingdom below.
1 – Disney’s KiteTails
New daytime entertainment is at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, as “Disney KiteTails” comes alive several times daily at the Discovery River Theater. Performers fly windcatchers and kites of all shapes and sizes, while out on the water elaborate three-dimensional kites – some stretching to 30 feet long – depict Disney animal friends, including Simba, Zazu, Baloo, and King Louie. These colorful creations dance through the sky to the beat of favorite Disney songs in an uplifting, vibrant experience for the whole family. The shows are approximately ten minutes, however, Disney recently announced that coming “soon” guests can check out the kites all along the Discover River throughout the day. Check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes.
2 – Tree of Life – Beacons of Magic
During the 50th anniversary celebration, icons at Walt Disney World theme parks transform at night into magnificent Beacons of Magic, coming to life with their own EARidescent glow. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, a warm light emanates from the Tree of Life as fireflies gather to usher in the magic of nature.
3 – Disney Fab 50 Character Statues
New “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” golden sculptures are spread across the four Walt Disney World theme parks in honor of the 50th anniversary. Fifty characters are featured in total and there are four statues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that are all located near the Tree of Life.
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- Bambi and Thumper
- Simba
- Timon and Pumba
- Nemo and Dory
4 – 50th Celebration Food & Drink
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort is a time to celebrate Walt Disney’s legacy and vision. Walt knew food could be much more than just something you eat, but rather an entertaining, experiential and essential element of immersive storytelling. New food and drink selections for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary bring Walt’s vision to life in new ways, offering nods to the resort’s past while pushing culinary adventures to exciting new places during the 18-month event.
Here are some of the items available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
- 50th Anniversary Celebration Cupcake (Flame Tree Barbecue and Creature Comforts) – Lemon cake, lemon chiffon filling, and vanilla frosting with celebration sprinkles, splatter-coated chocolate Mickey, and a gold-dusted 50th-anniversary medallion.
- Hand-dipped 50th Celebration Mickey Premium Bar (Drinkwallah) – The famous Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar receives a special 50th-anniversary touch with a blue raspberry “hat” and a bit of pixie dust.
- Cheese Fries with Walt’s Chili and Walt’s Favorite Chili on Foot-long Hot Dog (Restaurantosaurus) – Two of the restaurant’s nostalgic fan favorites, hot dogs and fries, topped with Walt’s favorite chili.
- 50th Celebration Chocolate Gâteau (Tiffins) – Paying homage to Walt’s favorite chocolate desserts, this decadent delight features a cinnamon-chocolate gâteau, almond praline, ganache and chocolate cream liqueur sauce.
5 – 50th Decorations, Music, and New Cavalcade
In addition to the Disney Fab 50 statues, you’ll also see 50th banners and glittering decor in the park. Keep your ears open for “The Magic Is Calling,” an inspiring new song written especially for the 50th anniversary. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, catch the song by the Discovery Island Drummers and as the EARidescent Mickey & Friends Flotilla cruises along the Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The cavalcade has a new 50th themed overlay as well!
6 – 50th Merchandise at Island Mercantile
Finally, new 50th-anniversary merchandise is available all throughout Walt Disney World. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom you can find a limited selection of 50th merchandise at Island Mercantile.
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