Orlando: Coral Reef (Epcot) (July 1995)

My spouse and I dined at the Coral Reef at Epcot for lunch in July 1995.Enjoy intimate dining and spectacular views of a living coral reef—and the 4,000 amazing sea creatures who call it home! Savor seafood favorites from all across the globe or indulge in traditional farm-fresh favorites. The menu changes seasonally but may include options like baked cheese manicotti with griddled lobster tail; oven-roasted chicken breast with polenta cake, pearl onions, bacon and black trumpet mushrooms; or the sustainable seafood catch of the day—mahi mahi, oh my! Start your feast with appetizers like grilled octopus and tuna tataki. And be sure to save room for turtle cheesecake, chocolate wave… and legendary mousse with the most (ask your waiter)! Marvel at the multicolored magnificence of the living coral reef—all while you dine! Panoramic windows give every table an insider view into the awesome, underwater world of The Seas with Nemo and Friends. The Seas is the largest inland saltwater environment ever built, and holds enough water to fill 54 Olympic-sized swimming pools! The meticulously crafted habitat has been designed by marine scientists to enrich the lives of the 4,000-plus sea creatures—85 species of tropical fish!—that call The Seas home.  While dining, guests can see and identify various species of sharks, sea turtles and rays—swimming in a truly “alive” coral reef—with the help of a souvenir Fish Guide. Guests may even see a scuba-diving Mickey enjoying the underwater fun! And did you know? Coral reefs are crucial to the biodiversity of the world's oceans. They cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, but provide food and shelter to over 25% of all ocean creatures—up to 2 million species! Disney scientists and conservationists are working hard in Florida and around the world to preserve endangered species like sharks, sea turtles, and coral.