Disney Movie Review: Finding Dory

This past weekend, the weekend of June 17th, was the opening weekend of Disney-Pixar's Finding Dory!

One of my favorite Disney-Pixar movies is Finding Nemo.  So needless to say when it was announced that there would be a sequel starring my favorite-forgetful blue fish, I was pretty excited.  After seeing Finding Dory on Saturday, I can say this sequel will also be a Disney movie classic.

Finding Dory has a similar story line to Finding Nemo - something is lost (Dory's family) and they need to be found.  The sequel starts a year after where Finding Nemo left us and Dory remembers that she has a family (her mom and dad).  Dory and Nemo convince Marlin that they need to go on an incredible journey to find them.  On their journey we learn why Dory is such a unique fish (for example, why she is able to speak whale) and we get to see some of the characters from Finding Nemo (Crush, Squirt, Mr. Ray to name a few) and we also get to meet some great new characters.  The most memorable new character, for me, was Hank - the seven-legged octopus which Dory clarified for us that Hank is in fact a 'septapus'.  Hank helps Dory along her journey to find her parents but Dory is also able to help Hank out.

Meet Hank the septapus.

Unlike some Disney movies, Finding Dory also doesn't need a "you're going to cry" warning.  There is a moment that gets a little emotional and my eyes got watery but it wasn't enough to bring on tears needing tissues.  Nor did my sister or mother need tissues.  Finding Dory also doesn't need a "may frighten young children at a certain moment" warning.  There is an 'almost-scary' moment in Finding Dory, similar to what Dory and Marlin experienced in the first movie while trying to read the snorkel mask but that moment was much scarier than what is in Finding Dory.  The movie did have a lot of funny parts. I'm talking laugh out loud, slap my knee kind of laughs and multiple times through out the movie!

Over all I think this is a Disney move that the whole family (from babies to grandparents) will enjoy!

Here is a trailer for Finding Dory:

Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory!” Characters to Join Turtle Talk with Crush This Summer

When Crush the sea turtle swims up to the “Human Tank” at Epcot® and Disney California Adventure® Park this summer, he’ll be joined by Dory and some of her new friends from Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory!” 

Dory and her new friends will join Crush at Turtle Talk this summer

Some of the new characters from Finding Dory that you will be able to meet Destiny the whale shark, Bailey the beluga whale and Hank the “septopus” (that’s a seven-legged octopus, of course!). Crush’s very own mini-man Squirt will also be swimming by for the first time, and Guests might even catch a glimpse of Nemo and his dad Marlin.

Don't forget that “Finding Dory” swims into theaters June 17, 2016, but you can find these new additions at “Turtle Talk with Crush” beginning in early-May!

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Exclusive! A Brand New ‘Finding Dory’ Trailer

The Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo is one of my favorite movies - ever (not just favorite Disney movie).  So I, along with Ellen and many others, was super excited to find out it was getting a sequel! A sequel starring our favorite forgetful fish who, this time around, will be finding her family.  Just like Finding Nemo, I'm sure Finding Dory will be full of many laughs and feel good moments all with a cute family theme.

You can watch the newly released trailer here:

If Finding Nemo is one of your favorite movies, did you know, the Walt Disney World Resort has many opportunities to see your favorite fish?  From the themed rooms and pool at Disney's Art of Animation, to ride and attractions at Epcot, a live stage show at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and the opportunity to swim with real-live fish that inspired the characters of Finding Nemo at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon - I think it is safe to say Finding Nemo is one of Walt Disney World's favorites as well! 

The Finding Nemo themed Pool at Disney's Art of Animation

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