This Unique Experience Finally Reopens at EPCOT

EPCOT has been in a state of becoming the last few years. Recently, this land has experienced many changes with early closures and missing experiences. Be sure to check out what is now returning before your next trip to EPCOT.

EPCOT Refurbishments

EPCOT is home to amazing attractions and immersive pavilions, but it also provides some cool experiences that you can't find anywhere else in Disney World. Backstage tours are a great way to experience the park like never before.

In particular, the water-related tours give you the chance to get wet and interact with underwater creatures! Recently much work has been taking place over at Nemo & Friends Seas Pavilion and the Sea Base Aquarium.

This includes early closures for many of the attractions in this building. Thankfully, we now have a beginning date for one of the most immersive experiences in Walt Disney World.

DiveQuest Returns

The popular DiveQuest experience at Epcot closed on October 19, 2024, to allow for infrastructure work in the seas with Nemo & Friends Seas Pavilion.

"Guests once again can dive right into this 5.7-million-gallon saltwater environment and immerse themselves into the sea life surrounding the coral reef. This experience offers SCUBA-certified guests guaranteed calm seas, unlimited visibility, no current, and incredible marine life."

DiveQuest officially returns on May 1, 2025. If this has been on your bucket list, make plans because reservations are now available for this unique experience.

Booking Details

Nemo and Friends Aquarium — Credit: Donna

Advanced reservations are highly recommended and pricing ranges from $229-$249 per person. Same-day reservations and walk-ins can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability.

DiveQuest officially returns on May 1, 2025.

Proof of Open Water SCUBA certification is required for this program. All Guests must be ages 10 or older to participate, and all minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

What do you think of the return of the special experience? Have you ever participated or seen divers while enjoying these attractions? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.