Disney World has begun rehearsals for the new Finding Nemo show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom titled Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! We recently reported that more casting calls were posted as well.

Cast Members shared the news that rehearsals began this week on social media. In addition to sharing the news that rehearsals had begun, the Broadway Bradshaws Instagram account also shared that rehearsals would last a month or two before the show debuts. It’s possible that Disney is looking to target a late-May opening for the show in conjunction with a second-half launch of the 50th Anniversary celebration.

Geoff Morrell, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of The Walt Disney Company, previously shared on social media that the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction would be opening Memorial Day weekend at EPCOT. Morrell deleted the tweet, but perhaps tipped Disney’s hand on the “summer push” of the Guardians roller coaster and, now, a new show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

The Big Blue World – Live on Stage

Based on Disney and Pixar’s film Finding Nemo, this exciting stage show invites you to discover the familiar tale of Nemo and friends from a whole new point of view, as well as fan-favorite songs such as “In the Big Blue World” and “Go with the Flow.”

The adventure begins by catching up with the fish from Dr. P. Sherman’s office in Finding Nemo who made their way across the ocean to the Marine Life Institute.

With live performers, animated backdrops, and a theater decked out with innovative lighting, sound, and special effects to create Nemo’s undersea environment, this newly updated show takes you back to the extraordinary underwater world—all over again!

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