EPCOT 30TH Anniversary Celebration - The Living Seas Original Artwork

In tribute to Epcot 30th celebration, here is the part three of a series of articles about the original artwork.
In this part three we will have a closer look to the original renderings for Epcot Living Seas pavillion, the very first version, not the one with Nemo.

As you will see, the artwork is beautiful. WDI Imagineer Tim Delaney was the show designer of The Living Seas and you will instantly identify in the artwork below his unique style.

I tried to present the renderings in the "chronological order" of the scenes, but i may do some mistake, so, sorry if it's the case! As always, click on each picture to see them in big size.

Okay, there is 27 different renderings for the living seas, and here we go!

The first one above show the whole pavillion

And the next one show the entrance



Here is a first concept for the attraction which looks great!



And here is another one preliminary concept , just as great!



This is the artwork for the preshow queue decor



And for some pre-show decor painting



This one show the inside of the famous "Hydrolator"



Here is a great one showing the sea cabs



This scene show the guests riding in the sea cabs



Guests are now unloading the sea cabs



...And arrive to Sea Base Alpha !



Here is a view from "outside" . I don't think the divers ever dress as futuristic as they look here - not to mention the submarine vehicle...



Here is another version of that scene



And a close shot on the diver



Let's come back in Sea Base Alpha



...and its hydrolators



...as well as the divers show



This one show the Pacific coastal ecosystem area



And this one the robot Jason



Here is one involving sharks



This is the artwotk for the "scuba tube" scene



And a close shot on the "diver"



Here is a different version for that scene



It seems that a "show" was envisioned with king Neptune



A close shot on Neptune's face



Let's not forget the great coral reef restaurant



And the final one will take you in the VIP lounge!



More Epcot original artwork coming soon! In the meantime, those of you who like WDI renderings will be happy to know that you can find 250 gorgeous WDI artwork in the Disneyland Paris, From Sketch to Reality book which has until September 30 a great special offer!

Don't miss the special offer on the DLP book! : Order a copy of the acclaimed Disneyland Paris, From Sketch to Reality book this month of September and save $45 including Free Shipping! You'll find all infos to order an ENGLISH edition HERE and for the FRENCH edition it's HERE. Watch below the video showing the whole book!

Choose quantity and enjoy an additional discount !

One DLP Book Collector Copy with Free shipping €100.00 EUR Two DLP Book Collector Copies with Free shipping €185.00 EUR Three DLP Book Collector Copies with Free shipping €275.00 EUR

All artwork: copyright Disney Enterprises

Disneyland Paris " Les Mystères du Nautilus " Attraction - HD Video

Here is a great pictorial tribute to Disneyland Paris "Les Mystères du Nautilus" attraction which would not have been built without the help of the late great Tom Scherman. Below you'll find great pictures of the attraction AND those of you who never did the attraction will be happy to know that i have posted on Disney and more MAX a great HD video showing both the outside and the inside of DLP Discoveryland Nautilus.

Opened in 1994 thanks to the beautiful work of Discoveryland show-producer Tim Delaney along with dozens of WDI artists, sculptors, etc..."Les Mystères du Nautilus" attraction couldn't have been built without Tom Scherman who, as Harper Goff had passed away, was the last one to know the secrets of the legendary submarine. Some of you may never had the luck to visit Disneyland Paris, and this visit of the Nautilus walk-through, thanks to great pictures and a HD video will give you a better idea of the amazing work that Tom and WDI Imagineers did on this attraction.

And what about reading this article while you listen to 20000 Leagues Under the Sea great music? All you have to do is to click on play on the widget below.




All the pictures are high-res wallpaper pictures, which mean they will do great wallpaper for your desktop. Double-click on each of them to see and get them in high-res. However, please note that pictures of the inside may be a little bit less sharp than the one of the exterior, as no stand was used.

Here we go, and do not miss also the Nautilus panoramic pictures and the new HD Video of "Les Mystères du Nautilus" attraction! You will find them on a special page HERE.

The next pictures are exterior views of the submarine in the Discoveryland lagoon.






Before the entrance, guests can have a look to this Nautilus map.



Here is a picture of the entrance hallway where you can hear the voice of Captain Nemo welcoming you.



The entrance of the submarine, with the treasure room in the back.



The first room is Captain Nemo's bedroom. Here is different views of it.





The next one is the beautiful map room...




....where guests can also see a map of Vulcania Island.



Next room is the diving room - the diving suits were made by Tom Scherman himself.



We arrive then in the famous Captain Nemo's Grand Salon where guests can watch a giant squid attack. Click on "play" on the widget below to listen the full original squid attack show as DLP guests could experience it when the attraction opened in 1994.









...and hear the sound of the organ...



...where Captain Nemo appears regularly.



Right behind is the Machine room...




And then the exit...



Guests go back to the surface by walking through this hallway.



Beautiful view of Discoveryland awaits them as soon as they go out.



Let's end with more pictures of the Nautilus in the lagoon.






Do not miss the new HD Video of "Les Mystères du Nautilus" attraction! You will find it on Disney and more MAX HERE.

Hope you enjoyed the visit and the tremendous work from Tom and DLP Imagineers!

Don't miss the special offer on the DLP book! : Order a copy of the acclaimed Disneyland Paris, From Sketch to Reality book this month of September and save $45 including Free Shipping! You'll find all infos to order an ENGLISH edition HERE and for the FRENCH edition it's HERE. Watch below the video showing the whole book!

Choose quantity and enjoy an additional discount !

One DLP Book Collector Copy with Free shipping €100.00 EUR Two DLP Book Collector Copies with Free shipping €185.00 EUR Three DLP Book Collector Copies with Free shipping €275.00 EUR

Photos: copyright Daniel Rous - Thanks to Daniel for his great pictures!

Giant squid attack picture: copyright Disney