Animal Kingdom’s Finding Nemo: The Musical is an immersive show that makes you feel as if you are under the sea. With so much going on around and above you, where’s the best place to watch?
The most truthful answer is: it just depends. The best way is to see the show more than once, but here’s a rundown of where you can expect the most action (other than the state, that is) within the theatre.
(NOTE: Mock-up missing while I switch servers and polish up the blog. Will return soon.)
This is my little mock-up of the Finding Nemo seating area. Please excuse any flubs. I never claimed to be an artist.
Obviously, where you see the url to this site is the main stage. This is where most of the action will occur.
However, some action will take place where it says “Stage Extended.” Nemo, Marlin, Bruce and Dory all make appearances on this bit of extended stage. In fact, see the seating area to the right? Dory comes out right behind that seating area, so, unless you’re in the seating area above the soundbooth, you will miss Dory’s exit.
The area behind the two blackened seating areas and soundbooth also hosts a few other events, including a couple of dueling swordfish.
Now, if it sounds as if I’m saying the best area to sit is behind the soundbooth, I’m not. While the area center and behind the soundbooth is fantastic, sitting in either of the blackened areas allows you to see the performers as they rush up on the extended stage into the crowd. This allows you to see Nemo, Bruce, Dory and Marlin up close and personal.
The one thing about this is that you will sometimes have to crane to see all the action. However, you’re also closer to the stage where most of the action happens.
To get a good idea of how the show “feels” when sitting in one of the blackened seating areas, you can watch my three Finding Nemos below. These were taken from the seating area on the right.