Hey Jill,
Welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with this question about your Walt Disney World vacation. It sounds like you want to be where the people aren’t - under the sea! Ok, fair - wrong movie. I couldn’t help myself. However, it does sound like you’re ready to explore new depths as you join the marine life at the
SeaBase Aquarium in EPCOT. This aquarium is located in World Nature and it’s also where you’ll find The Seas with Nemo & Friends. During this experience from the
Enchanting Extras Collection, guests can take the plunge in a 5.7 million-gallon saltwater aquarium at EPCOT and swim with over 2,000 amazing aquatic animals.
Jill, if you’re going to embark on this underwater journey, there are a few things you need to know. First, any guests partaking in this experience must be Open Water SCUBA certified. Advance reservations are highly recommended, and you can handle this in the
My Disney Experience app or on the
Disney World website. Friends and family won’t be allowed behind the scenes for this tour, but they can view your dive through the huge windows within the SeaBase Aquarium. The best location for friends and family to view your dive is from the upstairs viewport in the tunnel of the aquarium approximately 40 minutes after your tour begins. All diving equipment is provided and you may not bring your own with the exception of your own dive mask. A bathing suit is required, and you’ll have access to a locker, towels, shampoo and hair dryers after your experience. Be sure to review all of the
Know Before You Go details carefully before heading to your designated tour.
I hope this information is helpful, Jill. If you need anything else please be sure to stop by and see us here at planDisney again! Just keep swimming!
Sakinah