Don’t Miss Turtle Talk with Crush

Crush is the cool turtle from Finding Nemo. Duuude. He is so cool that he has his own attraction at both EPCOT and Disney’s California Adventure. When you first learn about this show you might think it is only for little kids. I am here to change your mind. Turtle Talk with Crush is one of my favorite attractions and I never miss it. I am often dragging disinterested friends into it, and they always leave impressed. I hope you will also make a point to see Crush, even if you don’t have any kids.

What makes Turtle Talk with Crush so interesting to adults is that must be magic. I love to learn about how special effects work, but I have never learned how Crush does his show. You see, Turtle Talk with Crush is not a pre-made show that is the same every time you see it. No. Crush interacts with the audience, can “see” the guests and describe what they look like. Plus, he answers questions and banters with the kids and adults. It is impressive to see.

According to The Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot at Walt Disney World–Updated! Crush is part of WDI’s Living Characters program. I would love to know how that works. It seems like there would be an engineer behind the scenes, but they would have to be programming both dialogue and movement so quickly that I don’t know how they could pull it off. When someone asks Crush a question he answers immediately. It is seamless.

Words alone cannot describe how cool this show is. The next time you are in the parks make a point to see Turtle Talk with Crush. You’ll believe that turtles can talk. Happiness squared.

Do you know how Crush works in Turtle Talk With Crush? Have you seen this attraction? What did you think?

Goofy Tip: After a busy morning of running around the parks, watching Turtle Talk with Crush is a great way to relax in a fun environment. It would ideal to see after lunch before you go rushing off to the next E-ticket ride. Dude!

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