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Inside Look at The Only Disney Experience You Need a Certification to Book

Walt Disney World is full of experiences that the whole family can enjoy. Many attractions, shows, and encounters at Disney World lack height requirements or other limits, making them accessible to all Guests.

However, one unique experience requires Guests to have a SCUBA certification to participate: EPCOT Seas Adventure – DiveQuest, located at The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion.

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If you’ve ever ridden the calm, slow-moving ride and thought about diving into the beautiful tanks, then you definitely need to check out this backstage tour.

EPCOT Seas Adventure DiveQuest is a backstage tour like none other. SCUBA-certified Guests can get up close and personal with the marine life on the dive of a lifetime.

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On your SCUBA dive, you can expect to see sea life, such as tropical fish, a friendly shark or two, and even a graceful sea turtle.

The official Disney Park TikTok account recently posted a video showing the fantastic SCUBA diving experience.

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Although friends and family can’t come along on the EPCOT DiveQuest backstage tour, they can watch you through The Sea with Nemo & Friends Pavilion’s huge windows.

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EPCOT’s aquarium holds 5.7 million gallons of saltwater, making it the second-largest aquarium in the nation.

It’s home to thousands of sea creatures, and Guests can view the marine life in their natural habitat without a care in the world. Thanks to the clear waters and calm seas of the aquarium tanks, SCUBA divers will have the privilege of focusing solely on the beauty around them.

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Although the tour lasts 2 hours, the actual dive will last about 40 minutes. It’s an absolute must-see for any certified SCUBA diver!

About Isabella Reimer

Isabella Reimer grew up visiting Walt Disney World and relocated to Central Florida to be even closer to The Most Magical Place on Earth. She earned her Bachelor’s from Florida State University, where she studied Creative Writing and Women’s Studies. Her biggest hobby is bonding with the ikran at Avatar Flight of Passage, and her retirement plan includes becoming the 1,000 Happy Haunt of the Haunted Mansion.