WDW Magazine May 2022 | Page 23

From the lamps to the furniture to the flooring , the theming of these suites submerges you in the world of Finding Nemo . PHOTO BY DANNY SHUSTER
FISH ARE FRIENDS Opening the door , you ’ ll first notice the bright blue , wavy patterned floor complete with seaweed designs tucked in here and there . The blue walls continue the idea from the exterior of the building that you ’ re actually underwater , with overhead lamps that look like sea-foam bubbles and a floor lamp that resembles a squiggly sea plant . Pops of reef-bright color draw you into three separate spaces — the dining , living , and bedroom areas — which can each comfortably sleep two in a configuration that ’ s great for a big family , traveling with friends , or when you just need extra space to spread your fins .
The living room area has a window ; if you ’ re overlooking the pool , all the better to keep that ocean vibe flowing . Here , wavy orange patterns cover the comfy sofa ( which pulls out into a double-size sleeper sofa ) and a retro-inspired swivel chair . A large TV hangs over a cheerfully decorated dresser next to an open-format closet with storage and hangers . On the wall beside the couch is a mini kitchen with a microwave , coffee maker , sink , large mini fridge , and plenty of snack storage . It ’ s a perfect area to make prepark breakfast , sandwiches for the pool , and bedtime snacks or to wash your water bottles , sippy cups , and reusable straws . which conveniently move out of the way so that the table can effortlessly convert into another double bed — complete with a cozy hidden image of Marlin and Nemo in their anemone with a bedtime-friendly dimmer switch for lighting .
Shiny wall décor shapes of a turtle and a clownfish created by helpful tuna friends add a sense of movement and cohesiveness to these two interconnected spaces , which also lead into the first of two bathrooms , themed to the shark-infested waters of a sunken submarine . Don ’ t worry : The mirrors remind us that fish are friends , not food . This bathroom has an open vanity area , then a split-bath arrangement with the tub / shower combo and toilet partition behind another door . The metallic tiles and nautical light fixtures add to the atmosphere and strangely make the bathroom a fun place to be . Of course , standard Disney toiletries including H2O + Sea Marine Shampoo and Conditioner and Sea Salt Body Wash and Soap are the perfect match in these suites .
The master bedroom is separated by a door and offers another window along with its own closet , dresser , TV , and bathroom with a roomy walk-in shower . This spacious room is a great spot to store extra luggage ( the queen bed is raised for even more storage underneath ). On either side of the bed ’ s coral headboard sit nightstands that host jellyfish lamps with integrated USB charging .
In the adjacent dining area , a starfishand seaweed-covered table is flanked by sturdy , stackable orange coral chairs ,
Keep your wits about you when taking a bath — these are shark-infested waters . PHOTOS BY DANNY SHUSTER