Updates to the Seas Pavilion

[trainplane3]

Another shot of the new paneling:

Also, I highly recommend following Ashley. There's a near constant flow of updates from in the parks.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

Remember Nemo was done on a shoestring (and had to fight for what it got).

Without it the pavilion may not be here today. I’d like to hope the overlay was a means to an end, a temporary theme that kept the pavilion open until something better comes along.

Temporary. Right?

Having attended professional conferences with comparative psychologists who work or collaborate with Disney's Animals, Science, and Environment team, this was my understanding as well. The Nemo overlay kept The Seas in Epcot.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Imagine what a *good* Nemo overlay would have done for the pavilion!!

 

[*Q*]

I’m still waiting for the SeaQuest DSV overlay.

 

[huwar18]

I’m still waiting for the SeaQuest DSV overlay.

You would think that would have been fast tracked. It is an easy way to insert an IP. Also, it could still promote the original concept of the pavilion. It could actually teach people about marine life.

 

[mikejs78]

Imagine what a *good* Nemo overlay would have done for the pavilion!!

I still think this is possible, and I hope the rumored Refurb will leave us with a much improved Nemo ride (as I don't think an IP-less ride is in the cards).

 

[*Q*]

You would think that would have been fast tracked. It is an easy way to insert an IP. Also, it could still promote the original concept of the pavilion. It could actually teach people about marine life.

Plus, they also filmed a bunch of the third season at the pavilion.

 

[rill]

 

[RSoxNo1]

Are we gonna see space suit Mickey floating outside of the Space Restaurant?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Are we gonna see space suit Mickey floating outside of the Space Restaurant?

Better be Pluto, too. Pluto is an actual space thing!

 

[jpeden]

My #1 Disney bucket list is to see Scuba Mickey. I wish that would be a regular thing.

 

[trainplane3]

Buuuuummmmmppp but relevant. It looks like they're going to be replacing the window surround pieces soon on the main tunnel:

And in the main tank viewing rotunda, they were drilling/sanding what I assume are mounting points for the new theming:

The "new" theming:

@The Mom, can we get this bumped over to the Epcot section please?

Also, why is Coral Reef so bright now? The lighting is so cranked up and you can see how crap the carpet looks now.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

So, the "new" theming is just newly manufactured tiles based on the old scheme?

 

[trainplane3]

So, the "new" theming is just newly manufactured tiles based on the old scheme?

...pretty sure they're just plastic panels?

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

I know it would be a hassle and a half, but that aquarium needs desperately cleaned. It would be amazing if they could partition the aquarium with faux walls and drain/clean in sections.

 

[eddie104]

I know it would be a hassle and a half, but that aquarium needs desperately cleaned. It would be amazing if they could partition the aquarium with faux walls and drain/clean in sections.

I'm pretty sure this whole pavilion is gonna get update eventually according @marni1971

 

[MisterPenguin]

I'm pretty sure this is all preparation to dismantle the aquaria as part of the demoliton of The Seas according to a certain web site.

 

[ppete1975]

Buuuuummmmmppp but relevant. It looks like they're going to be replacing the window surround pieces soon on the main tunnel:

And in the main tank viewing rotunda, they were drilling/sanding what I assume are mounting points for the new theming:

The "new" theming:

@The Mom, can we get this bumped over to the Epcot section please?

Also, why is Coral Reef so bright now? The lighting is so cranked up and you can see how crap the carpet looks now.

so are they smaller windows? I apologize, just not understanding what they are trying to accomplish.
Such a shame what this amazing building has become, but even a bigger shame if they demolish it entirely.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

They just replaced a bit of the carpeting inside, so there's that...

 

[raymusiccity]

Puh-lease. The Audobon Aquarium in New Orleans blows them both out of the water.

TN/Chattanooga's Aquarium isn't too shabby, either!!