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Guests are Now Able to Enjoy this Disney Show Earlier than Expected

Guests are Now Able to Enjoy this Disney Show Earlier than Expected


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Guests were in for a fun surprise with a soft opening of this great new show. Check out all of the details below.

Newly Reimagined Show

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This newly reimagined show is be called Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond. Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond picks up after Finding Dory and is told through the eyes of the “Tank Gang.” The show features many of the same amazing songs and amazing puppetry we have come to love about the original show.

We also know we will see many characters from the film that we know and love, like Crush, Dory, and of course, Nemo. Be sure to check out a sneak peek of this unbelievable show HERE.

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The live show makes its debut on June 13th. You can read more about the debut date and further details regarding Genie+ in this post HERE. Disney also announced daily showtimes for this show before the June 13th opening. Earlier we shared preview dates for this newly reimagined show. Check these dates out HERE.

Today, guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom received an extra dose of magic.

Soft Opening

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Previously, Disney has allowed guests to enjoy soft openings of select attractions, entertainment, and even dining experiences. These soft openings are typically a couple of days in advance. Today, June 11th, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond is welcoming guests into the “Big Blue World” a couple of days early. For those lucky guests visiting Walt Disney World today, showtimes are set at 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30.

Today, June 11th, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond is welcoming guests at For those lucky guests visiting Walt Disney World today, showtimes are set at

At this time we do not know if this show will be available tomorrow, or if guests will have to wait for the official opening of this show on Monday, June 13th.

Are you looking forward to this newly reimagined show? Will you be adding this to your touring plan? Are you visitng Disney’s Animal Kingdom today? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook Page.

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