UPDATE April 10 - Disney fans who are looking forward to the opening of Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana this Fall will be very excited to see the latest video posted to Instagram by Walt Disney Imagineering. We now have water! We have been tracking the construction progress in recent months and the arrival of water is certainly a major achievement.
Although many have criticised Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana for only being a walk-through attraction, the attention to detail is certainly very impressive and the way guests will be immersed in Moana's world is surely going to make for a very enjoyable experience for all.
April 6 - Work is progressing very well on Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana which is slated to open at EPCOT in late 2023. Here is the most recent aerial photograph posted by Bioreconstruct of how this attraction currently looks.
You can see how the attraction is really taking shape with Te Fiti dominating the central location of the attraction. There is a newly opened walkway on the right and new concrete for a route through World Celebration at the bottom of the photo.
Aerial look at Journey of Water
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 2, 2023
1 Te Fiti
2 Recently opened walkway
3 Newest concrete for a primary route through World Celebration. pic.twitter.com/OYkAjfMSQJ
In this aerial photo from March 17, you can clearly see the shape of the area and key focal points including the signature rock entrance, extensive rockwork and passages throughout the attraction and Te Fiti herself in her central location.
In this aerial look at Journey of Water:
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) March 17, 2023
1 Signature rock and entrance
2 Very large rock work with passages
3 Workers on bridge near Te Fiti
4 Rocks in a pond shifted for waterproofing maintenance of seams
5 Garden beds near CommuniCore Hall pic.twitter.com/PD0TYaz28f
January 25 - Walt Disney Imagineering has now released a video walk-through of the attraction. You get to see a close up look at the recently installed 16-Foot Te Fiti Statue, the mountain structure which will form the entrance to the attraction with Moana's iconic spiral on it as well as the further detailed rock work and special touches.
Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana will be a walk through attraction which will immerse guests in a lush environment where the global cycle of water will be brought to life as guests play and interact with water as it travels from our skies to our oceans and back again. It is described as, "an exploration trail that allows you to follow the journey of the water cycle whilst also getting to know water and its fun and playful personality."
Walt Disney Imagineering has also released the video below which gives further information about the upcoming Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana with more close up views of Te Fiti as well as the detailed rock work and fun elements in the attraction.
From the videos above you can clearly see the progress being made to the attraction and although some Disney fans criticise it because there is no actual ride, we expect it to prove to be an entertaining addition to EPCOT's line up when it opens at the end of the year. No actual official opening date has been given as of yet but we will update you on this as soon as it is announced.
Are you looking forward to this "exploration trail"? Do you think Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana will be a worthwhile addition to EPCOT? Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.
December 25 - At the beginning of December we saw progress being made on the rockwork for Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana which is slated to open at EPCOT in late 2023. Bioreconstruct has posted recent photos of new trees which have been added to this walk-through attraction.
At right, some of the newest trees added to Journey of Water. pic.twitter.com/ScSTQEmxRQ
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 24, 2022
The post below shows a small berm forming along a new walkway between the central space of World Celebration and the Seas pavilion. You can see the recently installed 16-Foot Te Fiti Statue in the top right of the photo. We will keep you updated on further progress on Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana on our news and Facebook page.
Arrow at some of the newest trees added at Jouney of Water. A small berm forming along a new walkway between the central space of World Celebration and the Seas pavilion. pic.twitter.com/PdOesKQTdd
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 24, 2022
December 5 - Two exciting new photos showing the progress of Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana which will open at EPCOT in late 2023 have been posted on twitter by Bioreconstruct. They show a view from the monorail of the signature rock work. We know some Disney fans haven't been particularly excited about this upcoming walk through attraction but we have got to say that this project appears to really be taking shape.
Monorail view of the signature rock work in Journey of Water. pic.twitter.com/cTOFmjzFMx
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 3, 2022
October 29 - We are closely monitoring the progress of Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana which will open at EPCOT in late 2023. Walt Disney Imagineering has recently posted an update on Instagram which includes four photos showing how the attraction currently looks. We can see continued work on the extensive rock work and in the description Disney emphasises the attention to detail which is being put into Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana.
September 12 - It was confirmed at the D23 Expo that Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana will open at EPCOT in late 2023. We are seeing regular updates online of the progress which is being made which is really positive to see. Bioreconstruct has recently posted these tweets with images of developing rock work and painting.
A look at beautifully sculpted rock work in Journey of Water. As if worn smooth by flowing water. Painting is continuing in this area. pic.twitter.com/JD4hIkKhCt
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) September 10, 2022
Service area of Journey of Water is starting to be populated with items related to treating and circulating water in the attraction. pic.twitter.com/EroFeDo8ny
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) September 10, 2022
August 26 - Work is progressing well on the upcoming Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana at EPCOT with rock work already being sculpted. This experience is designed to be enjoyed by Disney fans of all ages and definitely has an aspect of the original concept of EPCOT at its heart, education.
Guests will get to explore and engage with the majestic cycle of water and discover the playful nature of it just as Moana did. Many familiar shapes and characters will be carved into the rocks including Moana herself. Disney has now released further photos of what guests can expect and these can be seen below.
UPDATE July 26 - Anyone visiting EPCOT in recent weeks will have seen the rock work emerging over the top of the construction walls for the upcoming Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. Today Creative Portfolio Executive, Zach Riddley has shared an image on his Instagram account which gives a preview of the graphic style which will be used throughout the attraction to show the "dynamic movement of the water as it travels around the experience." These images will be used to guide guests through the cycle of water and to show the important part we play in preserving this vital resource.
UPDATE July 18 - Work seems to be progressing well on the upcoming Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. A passageway in the rock work can now be seen from the EPCOT entrance plaza. Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana will be a walk through attraction which will immerse guests in a lush environment where the global cycle of water will be brought to life as guests play and interact with water as it travels from our skies to our oceans and back again.
A passageway in the Journey of Water rock work can be seen from the EPCOT entrance plaza. pic.twitter.com/z0HBKkN37B
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 16, 2022
UPDATE July 3 - There has been further photos posted on twitter by Bioreconstruct of rock work for Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana which can now be seen emerging from over the fence alongside the Seas pavilion. It is exciting for guests at EPCOT to be able to see work progressing on this upcoming interactive experience which we are hoping will have an opening date at some point in 2023.
Tallest Journey of Water rock work so far is easily seen over the fence alongside Seas pavilion. pic.twitter.com/91uSeQ1oNf
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 2, 2022
When it opens, Journey of Water - Inspired by Moana will be the first-ever attraction based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Moana. It will be a walk through which will immerse guests in a lush environment where the global cycle of water will be brought to life as guests play and interact with water as it travels from our skies to our oceans and back again. The spaces and experiences inside this attraction are inspired by Moana’s friendship with water and her devotion to protecting nature around her.
UPDATE June 27 - Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana is set to be an exciting addition to EPCOT and we have a photo to share from Bioreconstruct showing the current progress of the attraction. The photo shows the tunnel in the rock work. As you can see there is a lot more work to be done on this interactive experience and we are not expecting an opening date until sometime in 2023.
This tunnel is one of the most interesting features seen so far in the Journey of Water rock work. pic.twitter.com/13Ac1vcYiw
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) June 25, 2022
May 10 - New concept art has been released of Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana At EPCOT along with further details of this upcoming interactive experience..
The vision for this new attraction can clearly be seen in the concept art below which includes interactive water features, waterfalls, a wooden pavilion and an impressive entrance with rockwork and further waterfalls.
Journey of Water - Inspired by Moana will be part of the EPCOT transformation which is currently underway at the site of the former Future World. We saw new concept art and learnt further details of this transformation last week.
Journey of Water - Inspired by Moana was originally announced in 2019 and slated to open in 2021, construction was delayed due to COVID-19. We know that construction is underway and we are hoping that a confirmed opening date will be announced in the coming months.
We will keep you posted with further details on our news and Facebook page. Let us know your thoughts on this upcoming new attraction at EPCOT by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.
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