The Submarine Voyage to Find Nemo
Imagineer Tony Baxter helped bring Disneyland's classic sub ride back from the depths

Tuesday October 16, 2007

In nearly every classic animated Disney film, a young character is separated from his family, often under tragic circumstances, and has to endure an heroic journey to reunite with his loved ones--a young character such as the plucky clownfish from Finding Nemo. The wildly popular Pixar computer-animated movie is the inspiration for the new high-profile ride at Disneyland. Well, it isn't a new ride, exactly. Disney's Imagineers, the creative wizards that develop the company's parks and attractions, added a "Finding Nemo" overlay to the classic Submarine Voyage, a beloved ride that opened in 1959. And almost sank for good in 1998. Go behind the portholes to learn about a plucky Disney Imagineer's long and intrigue-filled voyage with the submarine attraction.