The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Disney World

Beginner’s Guide: The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Disney World (Tips and Video)

The Seas with Nemo and Friends is a family-friendly ride at Disney World. Here is a beginner’s guide to The Seas with Nemo and Friends. Below you will find everything you need to know about The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride at Epcot.

The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Disney World
The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Disney World

What is Disney’s The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride?

The Seas with Nemo and Friends is a dark ride at Disney World’s Epcot. It is located in Epcot in Future World. The ride is based on the animated film, Finding Nemo. You will ride a clam (similar to The Little Mermaid ride in Magic Kingdom) where you will embark on a journey to find Nemo. The ride post-show will take you to the SeaBase exhibit area. Make sure you make time to explore the aquarium at SeaBase since it is a large and impressive aquarium with dolphins and sharks.    

How Long is the The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride?

The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride is approximately 4 minutes long. 

Is there a Long Wait to get into The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride?

No, the wait is usually short to get on The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride. 

Is the Standby Line for The Seas with Nemo and Friends Indoors or Outdoors?

The standby line of The Seas with Nemo and Friends takes place in an air-conditioned indoor waiting area.

Is The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride a Lightning Lane Ride?

Yes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends is a Lightning Lane Ride. 

Check out my Beginner’s Guide to Lighting Lane at Disney World

How Long is the Wait in The Seas with Nemo and Friends Lightning Lane?

The wait is minimal when you get on The Seas with Nemo and Friends Lightning Lane. You pretty much go straight to the ride. 

How Do I Buy The Seas with Nemo and Friends Lightning Lane?

You can buy Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane on the day of your visit to the park. You can then start to make your first Lightning Lane reservations at 7 am.

Does the Lightning Lane for The Seas with Nemo and Friends Sell Out?

No, Lightning Lane for The Seas with Nemo and Friends does not sell out by the end of the day. The standby line for The Seas with Nemo and Friends is usually short, save your Lightning Lane reservations for more popular rides in Epcot. 

What Happens to My Lightning Lane When The Seas with Nemo and Friends ride Closes?

If The Seas with Nemo and Friends breaks down, your Lightning Lane pass will become a Multiple Experience Lightning Lane pass. It means you will be able to use your Lightning Lane anytime until the ride closes or you can book Lightning Lane at other rides (some restrictions apply). 

Can I Ride The Seas with Nemo and Friends During Early Theme Park Entry?

Yes, you can ride The Seas with Nemo and Friends during early theme park entry. Early Theme Park Entry is available for guests staying at Disney World Resort.

Is Disney’s The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride a Roller Coaster?

No, Disney’s The Seas with Nemo and Friends is not a roller coaster. It is a dark ride where you will ride in a clam. There are no drops in The Seas with Nemo and Friends ride. 

Is Disney’s The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride Scary?

Disney’s The Seas with Nemo and Friends is not scary. It can be a little scary for small children afraid of the dark since the ride is not well-lit and there are lots of dark scenes. There are also some parts of the ride with menacing sharks which may be scary for some small children.

Will You Get Motion Sickness When You Ride The Seas with Nemo and Friend?

No, you won’t get motion sickness on The Seas with Nemo and Friends. It’s similar to riding The Little Mermaid or The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom.

What is the Minimum Height to Ride The Seas with Nemo and Friends?

There is no minimum height to ride The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride.

How Many People Can Fit in a row at The Seas with Nemo and Friend Ride?

Each clam can comfortably seat 2 adults. You can squeeze in a child as a 3rd person in your clam. 

The Seas with Nemo and Friends Tips

1. The standby line to get on The Seas with Nemo and Friends is not long. It’s worth it to buy Genie+ Lightning Lane since there are many popular rides at Epcot and wait times for some of the most popular rides can be long.
2. You don’t need to waste your Lighting Lane reservations on The Seas with Nemo and Friends since the standby line is usually short.
3. If you don’t want to buy Genie+ Lightning Lane, wait in line at The Seas with Nemo and Friends Standby line when it is shortest which is usually in the afternoon after 2 pm. 

4. Make sure you make time to explore SeaBase which is a large aquarium post-ride. 

NameThe Seas with Nemo and Friend
Type of RideDark ride
Minimum HeightNo Minimum Height
Number of Riders per Row2 (3 with a small child)
Lightning Lane TypeGenie+ Lightning Lane
Good for Kids?Yes
The Seas with Nemo and Friends Ride Facts

4K POV Ride Video of The Seas with Nemo and Friends

Below you will find a 4K POV ride video of The Seas with Nemo and Friends.

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