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Celebrating Nemo
The return of the subs in the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Originally published Thursday, June 14, 2007
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After the "What's New, What's Next" presentation, all eyes were focused on the submarine lagoon for the official reopening of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.
While the grand opening ceremony was taking place in Tomorrowland, hundreds of visitors stood in line in Fantasyland to be among the first to ride the new attraction. A trio of MousePlanet readers claimed the coveted "front of the line" spot, waiting over five hours for the ride to officially open.
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Disneyland Resort President Ed Grier kicks off the opening ceremonies of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Winners of the Disney Dream Job contest begin their day as honorary cast members. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger speaks to invited guests and media. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Andrew Stanton (director and writer of Finding Nemo), Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Pixar/Walt Disney Animation and Principal Creative Advisor, WDI John Lasseter are recognized at the opening ceremony. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, helps dedicate the new attraction. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
The opening ceremony is interrupted when a giant whale appears in the lagoon. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
With the help of children in the audience, Dory is able to convince the whale to "just keep swimming" so the ride could open. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
A Disneyland Monorail sports a new look in honor of the return of the subs. Photos by Frank Anzalone.
A Disneyland Monorail sports a new look in honor of the return of the subs. Photos by Frank Anzalone.
A Disneyland Monorail sports a new look in honor of the return of the subs. Photos by Frank Anzalone.
Rasulo, Iger, and Grier invite the young guests to take the first ride. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Andrew Stanton, Senior Vice President, Creative Development Tony Baxter and John Lasseter celebrate the opening of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
The Finding Nemo Monorail, sans inflatable top, is in operation at Disneyland. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Children from the opening ceremony get to take the first ride on the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
John Lasseter (Chief Creative Officer, Pixar/Walt Disney Animation and Principal Creative Advisor, WDI) emerges from a trip on Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Disneyland Resort President Ed Grier and the Finding Nemo Monorail. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
Bob Iger (President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company) in front of the newest attraction at Disneyland. Photo by Frank Anzalone.
A trio of MousePlanet readers proudly show that they are "#1" in line. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A group of friends show off their hand-made Finding Nemo T-shirts. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Merchandise carts stand ready to sell souvenirs of the new attraction. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A pair of Disneyland visitors decide whether to wait an estimated four hours from this sign. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The opening-day line for Finding Nemo Submarine Voyaged stretches well into Fantasyland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Dense crowds fill Tomorrowland at 2:00 p.m. on opening day. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.