Finding Nemo - The Musical Reviews - Disney Reviews and Ratings

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msufan

Registered: July 2009
Posts: 32

Review Date: Sun September 20, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Costumes
Cons:

This was my favorite show at WDW. I too loved Tarzan rocks, and miss it, but this is a GREAT show. I almost cried at the end. Sweet! My kids and husband loved it, too.

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klam_chowder

Registered: November 2007
Posts: 1216

Review Date: Sun July 26, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Wonderful puppetry
Cons:	A bit slow at times

Love the colors and puppetry. The actors are very talented.

The show could be tightened up some; definitely not as riveting to watch as Festival of the Lion King. It's a comfortable environ - DH often takes a nap during the show!

aurorae

Registered: October 2008
Posts: 507

Review Date: Thu July 2, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Wonderful puppets
Cons:	Boring for toddlers

I enjoyed the show, although it is a little slow paced. Many toddlers find it boring and get fussy part way through. There is a steady stream of parents taking young children out the upper back door throughout the latter half of the show. Try to arrive early for a good seat.

kramer222

Registered: November 2007
Posts: 219

Review Date: Thu June 11, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Fantastic!
Cons:

Quite arguably the best show on property. Great acting. Something special for both kids and adults alike. Make sure you see this when in Animal Kingdom.

BlueFairy

Registered: August 1999
Posts: 1229

Review Date: Tue June 9, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	puppeteers, music
Cons:	LONG wait and lengthy show takes a big chunk of the day

DD was 2 1/2. She thought the whole experience was a blast and BEGGED to sit through the whole long process again. Only reason we didn't was that we saw the last performance of the day. It was a great show with great music. Those puppeteers aren't just puppeteers people - they're ACTORS and meant to be part of the show. While it can be a bit distracting to decide where to look, the emotion and energy of the actors was just fantastic. The effects in the theater were nice, too. We will see this again. I like it better than FOTLK.

bsusanmb

Registered: July 2004
Posts: 1818

Review Date: Sun June 7, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	music is beatiful, talented actors, so imaginative
Cons:	none

This is just such a fascinating show. I love it and never miss it. We were not asked to compare Tarzan rocks to this...we were asked to review this show...it is Broadway NYC calibre. My granddaughter was 3 the first time she saw it and she fell in love. We bought the CD which is available as you leave, and she knows every song. Our family just loves this show. I love Crush...such a powerful voice no matter who is playing the part.

charlottebetty

Registered: September 2002
Posts: 129

Review Date: Sat June 6, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Amazing!
Cons:

I absolutely love this show. It is amazing, especially if you sit close to the stage and see the puppets being controlled up close. The songs are brilliant and it is my favourite show in Walt Disney World.

DisneyDaddy-O

Registered: March 2009
Posts: 701

Review Date: Tue June 2, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Music and puppetry
Cons:

We really enjoy this show, the music and the puppetry are well done. Follows the nemo story line very well. Seating is good and there are not too many bad seats.

rjwhitman

Registered: November 2005
Posts: 11

Review Date: Mon June 1, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Broadway Quality
Cons:	food sold in line but no food or drink allowed in theater

Acccording to my 5 year old: "It has all the movie stars, all kids can enjoy it, and the best part are the bubbles at the end and noone can resist popping the bubbles." I say it is a great show for all.

PryncessChrysty

Registered: September 2004
Posts: 2667

Review Date: Fri May 29, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Good for kids, the puppets are really neat to look at
Cons:	Songs aren't great, too long of a wait

First, let me say that this is my favorite Pixar movie. The puppets and the sets are beautiful, but the songs weren't all that great and the story felt really choppy. I got the impression that they came up with this grand idea, and then ran out of time to flush it out. I never felt connected to the characters in this production (with the exception of Bruce, he was great).

They start seating 45 minutes before show time, and about 15 minutes before the show starts, they start showing some effects on stage to try to entertain the kids. It's cute at first, but for the adults, it loses it's cuteness factor about 5 minutes in. This is not something I would do a second time around, I was really disappointed.

I put 'yes' that I would recommend it because it's good for families, and a way to get out of the heat since they make you go into the theater so early.

disneyfan19712006

Registered: May 2006
Posts: 716

Review Date: Fri May 22, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Beautiful Sets, Wonderful muisc
Cons:	long wait, very popular

A very popular show, not to be missed. But get there early. The story of Nemo comes to life with magic like puppetry. The music is awesome. We loved this show. Wanted to go back again and again.

SheenaXena21

Registered: February 2005
Posts: 1060

Review Date: Tue May 19, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Great music
Cons:

I can't believe some of the poor reviews. I enjoyed this show so much. All the kids were in awe before the show, shouting "Nemo, Nemo" when they saw him swimming through the bubbles before the show. I thought it was great!!!

mainegal

Registered: April 2008
Posts: 3335

Review Date: Mon May 18, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	colorful, entertaining
Cons:

This show is fun, colorful and entertaining for all. After a while, I didn't really notice the humans controlling the puppets. I enjoyed it even though I have not seen the Nemo movie.

WaltD4Me

Registered: April 2003
Posts: 6301

Review Date: Wed May 13, 2009

Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 4

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Sort of Cool
Cons:	You Can see the People

I don't know, I just didn't enjoy this show. I love the movie Nemo, but the attraction didn't do anything for me. It takes alot of time out of your day...waiting up to an hour outside the theatre for a decent seat and then the show itself. It's a cute idea, but it's a re-telling of the movie with some songs added. And I'm sorry, but I don't get the people walking around with the puppets. Kids don't understand why you can see the people running around holding up the puppets. I know some people love this show and maybe I need to see it again, but I wouldn't wait to see the show or go out of my way, if I walk by and the show is starting and seats are available I'll give it another try, but I won't go out of my way for it. I'd rather see Festival of the Lion King twice.

PE_TCR

Registered: April 2008
Posts: 139

Review Date: Thu May 7, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Best show in the parks
Cons:	long lines

This is the best show at any of the parks. As a theater fanatic, i love this show. Seeing the actors is not a distraction at all. It is right along the lines of Avenue Q minus the adult theming) and the Broadway version of Lion King. The story may seem a little rushed but they try to fit as much in in the short time they have as they can. I really hope they expan this show and bring it to Broadway. The interaction between the puppets and the actors that control them is great. The effects are really good and they do a great job at matching the characters to the contraptions used to portray them. I think this is a must see every time you enter the parks.

shmedly123

Registered: August 2007
Posts: 470

Review Date: Wed May 6, 2009

Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	out of the sun
Cons:	long wait,seating in the back

I personally liked the Tarzan show better. This show attempts to me more "artsy" than other shows in WDW but just feels like it is lacking. It was also another one of those much hyped shows that didn't live up to expectations.

Festival of the Lion King and even Flights of Wonder are much better shows at AK.

The standing room only section in the back is pointless as you cannot see the stage and I'm 6'1"

cyberbox2

Registered: March 2005
Posts: 789

Review Date: Tue May 5, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Awesome Atmosphere
Cons:	Long waits

Although we loved the high energy of Tarzan Rocks, the Finding Nemo show is so much better. The way they bring the characters to life is so unique and inventive. The show is captivating and flows well through the end. I will be sure to visit this attraction each and every time we are in A.K.

flyingcat2003

Registered: August 2006
Posts: 450

Review Date: Sun May 3, 2009

Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	air conditioned
Cons:

This was a waste of time. This is a very crowded theater and the show is highly over rated.

oakmanner

Registered: October 2006
Posts: 1407

Review Date: Sun May 3, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Cool puppets, singers are awesome
Cons:	Seating is uncomfortable

A great show with Broadway quality sets. Nice cool air conditioning on a hot day at AK which is pretty much any day. The seats are bench type with no backs. Can become uncomfotable by the end of the show.

remark44

Registered: September 2008
Posts: 258

Review Date: Fri May 1, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Fun show
Cons:	too short

My family really enjoyed this show. The costumes and sets are so much fun. I could see this being developed into a longer version for Broadway.

WaDiWo

Registered: April 2008
Posts: 187

Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009

Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 4

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	it's Nemo!
Cons:	it's not Tarzan Rocks!

Nemo the Musical is a weak replacement for Tarzan Rocks! I know it's unfair to compare the two, but it can't be helped. Tarzan Rocks had awesome music, incredible energy from beginning to end, and repeatability.

To give this show some credit, the costumes are nice, there is an attempt to create a Broadway experience. But a Broadway-style experience it is not. Music is not engaging nor emotional. The story is rushed. At least the theater is airconditioned.

DRAngleb

Registered: January 2007
Posts: 34

Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009

Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	One of the few places at AK with Air Conditioning
Cons:	Not very entertaining

We loved the Tarzan show, which Nemo replaced. I can't understand why people like this show.

The Grumpus

Registered: January 2006
Posts: 179

Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	It's cute...
Cons:	Overhyped - if you aren't in line 60 minutes beforehand, good luck to you!

When you see the line streching from the theater all the way down into Dinoland, you'd swear that they were giving away free puppies. The show is good, but frankly, it's the movie - just with people, and in front of you. I wouldn't wait again in a huge line, but I'd stop by to see it if it wasn't packed.

mmmears

Registered: November 2005
Posts: 5778

Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Fun and entertaining
Cons:	None

This was a very good show. We didn't mind being able to see the puppeteers -- they actually added to the show.

The music was nice, the "sea-creatures" were gorgeous. A fun, family-friendly show in a nice, air-conditioned theater.

Definitely a good place to go after you've been running around the park for a while!

sacinatl

Registered: February 2009
Posts: 19

Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Small kids probably would like this
Cons:	Let me count the ways. I thought this was a stupid way to do a show

I have attended this production exactly 1 time, but I will not be returning. I'm sorry, but I just don't get this show. People run around on the stage holding up the characters from Nemo. Because you can see the people, they just become distracting at totally, in my opinion, take away from the show. In other words, the magic is exposed and out there for all to see. You just shouldn't be able to see puppeteers.

minie_meese

Registered: July 2007
Posts: 769

Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	amazing puppets
Cons:	long wait for the show to start

We all enjoyed this show very much. It was very creative. The puppets were fascinating. We had adults and children with us and we all liked this show very much - the music and the puppets. The line outside was very long and we worried that we might not get in but the theater seats a lot of people. It was a long wait in line and once we were seated the show did not start for a long time. An added bonus - it felt great sitting in the theater on a hot day.

Carolinagal

Registered: July 2002
Posts: 346

Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Great production!
Cons:	Too short, long lines

We love this show and really enjoy the puppetry mastery. The sets and costumes are perfect, and the actors are really committed to the story. The music is fun as well. I highly recommend for Nemo fans - but try to avoid long lines in the sun.

kymickeyfan717

Registered: February 2004
Posts: 352

Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5

Positive aspects of the product (pros):
Cons:

This is my least favorite show at WDW. The music is good, the pupperty is good but I just can't get over the seeing the actors with the puppets. Just something about that...