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Celebrating Nemo
The return of the subs in the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Originally published Thursday, June 14, 2007
Main page | Nemo on the Road | Celebrity preview and “sea blue” carpet | “What’s New, What’s Next.” | Opening Day
Disney invited a mix of celebrity parents, young Disney Channel stars, and Spanish television personalities to a private event on Sunday afternoon. After a walk down the "sea blue" carpet, guests could ride Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, dance to a live band, and graze from a nautical-themed buffet.
The Nemo Dream Mobile was parked near the Autopia, with Crush on hand to chat "live" with delighted guests. Invited guests including members of the media, local officials, travel agents, and the winners of the Disney Dream Job contest joined the party at dusk.
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Puppets and dancers greet the celebrities at the end of the "sea blue" carpet. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Tomorrowland is decorated with Nemo-theme props for the celebrity preview party. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Anthony DeMarco, the voice of Nemo in the new attraction. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Dominic Purcell, star of Prison Break. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
The Bachelor's Chris Harrison. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Brooke Shields brings daughters Rowan and Grier to see the new attraction. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Patricia Arquette, star of Medium. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Rosanna Arquette joins sister Patricia and brother David on the sea blue carpet. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Courteney Cox mingles with friends and in-laws at the event. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
David Arquette. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Nancy and John Lasseter. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Craig Ferguson, host of The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Singer Frankie J. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Penelope Ann Miller. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Alexander Gould, voice of Nemo in the movie. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
1993 Miss Universe and actress Dayanara Torres. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Kareen Abdul-Jabbar faces a huddle of reporters on the blue carpet. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Denise Richards. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Jennifer Stone, from the Wizards of Waverly Place. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Moises Arias, Rico on Hannah Montana. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Lisa Kudrow. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Valerie Bertinelli. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Leah Remini from King of Queens. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Geena Davis. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Maria Canals from Wizards of Waverly Place. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Jake T. AuSstin. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Sean Astin sports a T-shirt that reads "Friends don't let friends idolize celebrities." Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Mickey and Minnie pose on the blue carpet. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
The dessert station includes Nemo-theme treats and sweets. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Crush chats with guests. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
The freshly painted subs are even vibrant after dark. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
A trio of subs heads out for an evening tour of the lagoon. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Captain Mickey and Minnie dance to a live band. Photo by Frank Anzalone.