Huge Nemo News!

[VegasMike21]

ANAHEIM, Calif. – June 6, 2007 – In the spirit of Walt Disney’s renowned ability to create magic, the Disneyland Resort is sprinkling some pixie dust on the calendar and virtually creating an “8th Day” in its operating week in anticipation of high demand for the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction, which resurfaces June 11 in the Tomorrowland Lagoon. The subs return as part of the ongoing Year of a Million Dreams celebration at the Disneyland Resort.

Starting June 11, the day the subs resurface, guests will be allowed to join the queue until official park closing and the subs will continue their voyages to find Nemo for up to 2 1/2 hours after park closing.

“We’re very excited to bring back the classic subs attraction, which we know will appeal to guests of all ages,” said Ed Grier, President, Disneyland Resort. “In order to meet what we believe will be very high demand, we’re virtually adding an ‘8th day’ to the week.”

The magic continues with a focus on Disney-style service. While guests are anticipating their underwater adventure, they’ll be invited to “Find Nemo” while voyaging through the queue. Armed with a special Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage activity guide, they will search out “Hidden Nemos” along the way and play other Nemo-related games.

And when the hunger for the adventure becomes too much, fun Nemo-themed food creations, such as a snack pack with cheddar fish crackers mixed with an “East Australian Crunch,” popcorn buckets, cupcakes, frozen apple juice and more, will be available for purchase in ports along the way and throughout Tomorrowland.

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage takes its inspiration from two over-the-top entertainment experiences – the worldwide smash hit Disney·Pixar motion picture Finding Nemo and the Resort’s fondly remembered classic Submarine Voyage attraction that opened in 1959 and retired in 1998.

During the summer months, on average, Disneyland Park operates 16 hours per day. With 2 1/2 additional hours of potential operation each night (17 1/2 hours total per week) for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disneyland is offering guests more than an extra day each week to enjoy the attraction.

Highlighted this summer by the Grand Opening of the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, the Year of a Million Dreams celebration at Disneyland Resort features a full lineup of immersive character encounters and other “Dream-Come-True” experiences. There are opportunities for guests to meet and play with Disney Princesses at Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, join a band of pirates at Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, duel with Darth Vader at Jedi Training Academy, or show some school spirit in the High School Musical Pep Rally.

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[pppiglet]

Cool!

 

[mv1175]

Alrite!! Maybe I can ride nemo after all

 

[iceskatejen]

One of my friends is working Nemo--I'm feeling pretty bad for him. He's gonna be really tired (those 12 hour shifts he has right now might be turning into 14 hour shifts). Nice for the guests, though.

 

[JenDisneylandlver]

Whooo hooooo! Gonna make for a long day in the parks, but we might get a chance to see it too.

Still worried about when we'll be there next week, Wednesday-Sunday. Worried it's gonna be a zoo with all those coming for Nemo.

 

[thedarksyde]

Do we know until what date they will be doing this?

 

[Pomlover2586]

I wonder when they do this will the ART transportaion buses also run late? Otherwise it's gonna be a looooong walk back after 14 hrs at the park!

 

[scooter15]

Do we know until what date they will be doing this?

Starting on the 11th for one week only.

rephrase...I was told one week only but reading the press release it looks like they will be doing this for a while. Just remember it also states "up to 2.5 hours" so its not guaranteed they will do this everyday.

 

[iceskatejen]

Probably what it means is that assuming there is a 2 1/2 hour line at regular park closing, they'll still cut the line off at park closing (like they do with all the attractions that run until closing) but if you're in line, you get to ride (assuming no ride breakdowns). That's pretty much park policy.

 

[DangerMouse]

Probably what it means is that assuming there is a 2 1/2 hour line at regular park closing, they'll still cut the line off at park closing (like they do with all the attractions that run until closing) but if you're in line, you get to ride (assuming no ride breakdowns). That's pretty much park policy.

Yeah, I didn't read it as such "Huge Nemo News". All it means is if the lines are over 2.5 hours long (which is very possible during the first few weeks), then only the people who are at a certain point in line will be allowed to remain. Others will be turned away.

 

[iceskatejen]

And I'm sure they already know where that 2.5 hour marker is. They had the queue planned months ago to go all the way back to IASW. And considering that Nemo is going to be a maximum 900 guests/hour attraction (this is assuming they're running at least 7subs). The line is going to be both long and slow moving. I can't imagine they'll run all 8 subs and usually it'll be 6 (Disney generally has at least one vehicle as a back up in case of breakdowns).

 

[JenDisneylandlver]

Next week is a Grad night too (Thursday), so there's one day right there that I'm sure they won't be doing it.