Behind the Scenes of the Finding Nemo: Submarine Voyage

[KishuKick45]

The anglerfish scared the crap out of me :(

But I llooovvveee annnggllleeerrFISHIES!

[slikkwon]

ruined a classic attraction.

if WDI cared more about hiring true creative talent

and cared less about catering to the demands of "certain groups"

this would not be happening.

enjoy them while they last.

[KeikoTeddy]

Amazing all the work that goes into a ride like this. Truly awesome. I wish I could work there to experience behind the scenes everyday!

[tamisweetie]

does anyone remember a show being on cox 3 maybe a month before the new reopening, there was a program on all about the history of the ride and promoting the new opening. i remember it talked about this one guy who never went to disneyland and still hasn't. anyway, my dvr crash a long time ago and i have been trying to find it ever since. can someone please help me? or does anyone remember the name?

[websuspect]

Disney did a good job of restoring the submarines. It was a disgrace they sat there unused for 10 years and that Disney couldn't get its act together when they had so many fine educated people apply for animation jobs they couldnt do their own animation or get the ride running or coordinate.

[nick10482]

i went on this ride 1 time and what scared the s*%t out of me was the mines.

[mulherdoro]

Muh Muh Muh Muh Muh High High Muh Muh High High Muh Muh High High My heart booms at the sppeed of light!!!

[ProfCoolio]

the only thing i hate about this ride is the humpback whale that swallos you has teeth not balleen! i hope the moron who did that got fired!

[DisMupPix010]

@ProfCoolio

I know what you mean, but I think they designed the mouth that way so people would not be confused and had a clear idea of what was going on. Most people would expect to see teeth in a mouth; a lot of people don't know what baleen is.

[az232007]

@ProfCoolio I heard the reason the whale has teeth is that it pays homage to the whale from Pinnochio.

[charmingone25]

If you dont mind the unbeilievably long wait its a great ride to take the kids on :), my daughter loved it

[NeillBaas]

I Like Disneyland Resort Paris's Crush's Coaster more then this attraction because that's a rollercoaster and i loooooooveee rollercoasters :P

[LOVING2ROCK]

but overall i liked this ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LOVING2ROCK]

I ment cave, not cage

[LOVING2ROCK]

I went there yesterday, and this ride was cool, but the part where you go in the cage and it gets all dark kinda creeps me out, and also the wait yesterday was an hour and 15 minutes

[rozymisty]

wow you wont get me on that ride, being a sub. Recently went on a ride at Kelly Tarltons in Auckland and was a bit nervous being in an enlosed ride thing, but actually being under water, now that would scare me to death.

Great idea though!

[DisMupPix010]

The haters can say what they want, and some will skew facts to support their viewpoint or resort to mud slinging, but the bare facts of the matter are;

--This ride was made with NO cost-cutting

--This ride was a recipient the 2007 Themed Entertainment Association Award for Outstanding Achievement

--Even today, this ride still has a healthy line.

Perhaps this is not the most exciting ride in the world, and it may not be everybodys cup of tea, but it is still generally regarded as a good ride.

[taps851]

..Also, now that it is about two years since this ride opened, the line is a lot more manageable.

Lately, the line is usually about 30 minutes.

[85Muppetman]

"Can it be that the attraction simply underperforms when compared to the original?"

Not necessarily. There are many classic rides in Disneyland than often have short waits.That does not necessarily mean that they are bad rides. I doubt that the wait is literally 30 minutes. I've been in the line lately, it still takes them forever to get people on.

Its hard to find you credible or honorable when you go around insulting people when they disagree with you.

Is that how Walt would act?

[85Muppetman]

By the way, just because you disapprove of something, that does not necessarily mean that Walt would disapprove of it.

We have no idea what Walt would or would not have approved.

For all we know, he could have hated the experience that Haunted Mansion is, since the final theme of the ride was conceived after his death.

[85Muppetman]

Look, today's imagineers are not evil. They don't wake up in the the morning thinking; "How can I upset the fans today?"

They are just trying to create new experiences with new technology. They mean well.

[85Muppetman]

...Also, according to Wikipedia, the wait time can still often get to around 40-45 minutes these days.

The line MAY be shorter sometimes, but it is certainly not a short wait.

[taps851]

I love this ride.

It helps if one is familiar with the original Submarine Voyage before going on this version.

In this ride, they have a lot of references to the original in the new script.

The cool thing about this ride is that you get a different view depending on where you sit. A person sitting at the end of the sub gets a different view than someone sitting at the front of the sub; you see different moments in each scene. :)

[summershunshine]

did they take the submarines down?

for 2009?

:[

[xsoph4lyfx]

Damm, I thought that was in Florida, I'm going there the 9th of May. Dead gutted.

:( Is there one like this in Florida? Hope there is. Sophie (:

[13Elphaba13]

I love this ride but I can't help but think that the real submersion into water is not necessary, I mean most of the time it doesnt really feel like your under water, they could easily make it without using all that water. Any thoughts? I still love Disneyland and this right BTW, not dissing it. ^^ ....omg haha im actually going this weekend! (saturday march 7th 2009, my birthday!)

[TutDtUt]

13Elphaba13--

Well, that's just the way that the original ride was. And during the ride, there is often streams of bubbles going past the portholes, so they do try to remind you that you are under water.

besides, being submerged in real water adds that extra touch of realism. :)

Enjoy your trip! :)

[625beep]

13Elphaba-13--During most of the scenes with the animated characters, there ARE times when you see real bubbles in front of the characters. :)

Like during the east Australian current scene and the underwater volcano scene, and when Dory is saying goodbye at the end.

[DavidYakima]

They did a wonderful job on this ride.  We enjoyed it very much. I liked the fact that they kept some of the original premise of the "Submarine Voyage"... Hats off to Disneyland & their crew. Mr. Walt Disney would be proud!!! David

[TutDtUt]

DavidYakima--

Glad to hear that you enjoyed the ride! :)

I like it too.

[13Elphaba13]

haha omg im sooo sad lol Walt Disney is gone..lol well not sad Im not sure how to describe it I just have loved Disneyland and Disney films since childhood and still do today in my college years. :)

[DarthKazer]

AWESOME ride, really good special effects!

[mistykitten]

I went to Disney world back in March. The only finding nemo ride they had was at Epcot, and it wasn't subs but a clam car that showed a projected cartoon through an aquarium that you passed by.

[hd2590]

this ride is at disneyLAND, not disney world

[EgyptianBunso]

which ones in florida?? i always get confused :P

[sweetthang134]

Disney World =3

[hd2590]

Disney world is in Florida, Disney Land is in California

[EgyptianBunso]

i thought disney land was in paris :S

[hd2590]

there is a Disneyland in Paris

[13Elphaba13]

omg I want to go on that right! haha im at California with the submarine thing.

[epirgj12]

if they kept the same subs as the orginals, why did they get rid of the orginal subs in the first place. shud have kept the original

[hypnodude]

The original Sub ride closed in 1998. At that time, the DL management was very bad and penny-pinching. That was considered "the end" for the subs. At one point, the imagineers tried to design an Atlantis ride, but the film did poorly. Then they thought of using Finding Nemo. So in 2004, they set up a test site, it was a success, and work on the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage lasted for 3 years. And the subs finally opened again on June 11th 2007. In WDW, the lagoon is completely gone.

[hollaajeaan]

i saw the serpent when i went on the nemo one!

it made me happy.

[everythingdisney]

Really, where abouts is it?

[nyarlethotep]

Its at the end... the same place it was in the original ride if i remember correctly. They just plastered it over to make it look like a rock or coral formation, but the original shape is still exact... you can even still see the tongue sticking out! It was pretty cool, reminded me of riding the original as a youngster...

[nyarlethotep]

They also did the same thing with one of the original mermaids, though I didnt spot her while on the ride... she's a little less obvious.

[SoCalCoaster]

Actually, they did not plaster over the original animatronics. The original animatronics were auctioned off in 2005, along with a plethora of other things from the original Submarine Voyage.

[outlanderfrog]

@everythingdisney If this hasn't been answered yet, it's towards the very end of the ride when the narrator mentions the serpent and mermaids. The mermaids are also there. They are all made of rock and coral formations, and you can only see them from a certain side. I believe it is the right side.

[PrettySango52]

Wow nice video!!!

[CoasterMatte]

I meant Big thunder mounyain Not mine train

[SillyJesi]

lol.

when i went i only had to wait 30 mins. without a fast pass.

[everythingdisney]

You can't get a Fastpass anyway.

[SillyJesi]

they have fast pass whatever it's called 4 that ride tho.

[UltraNeko]

There so isn't a fastpass for Finding Nemo.

[everythingdisney]

Yes, there is no Fastpass for Finding Nemo Subs. Or anything like it.

[UltraNeko]

Kinda seems like the kind of ride that needs one. This is the ride that has caused the most congestion I have ever seen.

[everythingdisney]

If they added Fastpass, the Stand By line would be even longer!

[UltraNeko]

Maybe...

That ride is an enigma wrapped in an riddle

[hypnodude]

everythingdisney--

So true!

[FoxNewsRepublican]

The never ending line for Nemo, as the train conductor called it. I waited 3 hours in line for the ride this summer, but it was worth it. The line was a lot shorter after 10pm.

[monkeybob8295]

when will the line be about 5 or 10 minutes

[everythingdisney]

Probably not for a while.

You're going to have to expect to wait more than that, for a lot of rides.

[ferdon66]

two words long line

[everythingdisney]

It actually was only about 30-45 minutes when I was there.

[monkeybob8295]

i love the submarine voyage but this finding nemo submarine voyage ride is alot better

[equilibrium1736]

The only reason the finding nemo version was better is due the fact it's a new attraction. For how old the orignal Submarine Voyage was it was better than Finding Nemo SV. If they had invested the same money for a revamp of the original it would have turned out way better. As history can show you, the most impressive E-tickets have all been adult oriented and not so childish.

[hypnodude]

That is not fact, that is just your biased opinion.

Do not express your opinions to be fact.

[equilibrium1736]

Yeah and if you had half a brain you would know that I didn't say it was fact that the original was better. Oh and btw, yes it is fact that Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is a new attraction. Funny you should say I am biased, you seem to be quite apprehensive of anyone liking anything other than the brainless new crap they build these days.

[equilibrium1736]

Let me ask you something, do you find it fair comparing an attraction that had 1950's technology to an attraction with 2007 technology? What if they had redone the orginal Submarine Voyage with the latest technology? You are telling me it wouldn't be the best thing ever if that happened?

[prancingmorons]

good talking i agree with you. i'm sure finding nemo is amazing but i def agree that nothing can beat disney's original brilliant work. totally agree with "As history can show you, the most impressive E-tickets have all been adult oriented and not so childish." sigh pity isn't it?? i really want to see that novel spirit again but i don't know if we ever will. (i think walts turning in his grave to the tunes of hsm 2)

[xnoelle25]

yeah. i didn't even go on the ride because the line was so long... even at 11:30 pm!!

[Rockthisnation]

I went there a couple days ago and the line was 6 hrs long and the heat was heartpounding i couldnt stand it!!!!

[everythingdisney]

Yep, just Disneyland.

[everythingdisney]

You definately have to get there at the very beginning of the day, & RUSH there.

[godamndude]

actually the line is even worse in the morning, it becomes a 3 hour line in about 5 minutes,

i know im a cast member.

the shortest line is at like 11 30 when its only like 40 mintues long

[everythingdisney]

Ooo... Great info & tip.

I'll be sure to try that out.

[Tamad90]

scince your a cast member, can you spoil only 1, and i mean only one hidden mickey for me, and feel free to say no bc i know disney doesn't want to spoil the magic

-tamad90, disney fan and now hidden mickey hunter

[Ehiguy101]

Yeah The Subs are back!

[Tempest192]

I was at Disneyland two weekends ago and the wait for this ride was 3 hours!!!! I couldnt handle standing in the blazing heat for that long so I didnt get to experience it. But im planning on going back during the off season possibly in a rainstorm so i dont have to wait to get on it! LOL looks incredibly cool, i remember going on it when I was a kid and was sad when they closed it down 10 years ago.

[unclechoo]

went to disney land 5 days ago the line for memo was 4 hours. all day the line time never changed

[TANGYMOMMA]

I was there a couple days ago and waited in line for about an hour and 45 mins(with a 2 yr old) but I have to say it was worth it.. WOW the colors and effects are gorgeous... can't wait to go on again when Disneyland isn't so crowded. Brings back so many great memories :-)

[KlayMan2007]

Ricky mentioned this on his Inside The Magic podcast.

[Tampajoe77]

Thank GOD I live in Florida..

I feel for you guys..

[772pilot]

? You should be JEALOUS! WE HAVE A SUB RIDE!

[hypnodude]

772pilot--Yes! I agree with that "jealous" statement! :)

[772pilot]

2 days after the opening, the line was about 1.6 hours long.

[GonzosFilms]

This is nice but I would kill to go on the 20,000 Leagues ride again. But they buried it instead of saving it. Its really hard to believe they are reopening the Submarine Voyage. I'm glad they are saving one of the sub rides. Anyone going to be there on opening day? It will be a riot.

[hypnodude]

I've been on the subs.

Its really fun! Its got lots of great special effects and the sets are beautiful!