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We wanted to draw your attention to this video posted by 4K WDW where you get to see video footage from July 25, of this new upcoming attraction at EPCOT. Cast members have been play testing Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana at EPCOT for a number of weeks now and work is continuing on the walkways where construction vehicles can still be seen.

From the video you can clearly see the smoke effect and the leaping fountains showing the final details are being tested which is certainly a good sign showing this project is on track. We will continue to bring you updates and inform you as soon as an announcement is made relating to the official opening date.

A selection of photos were also posted to Twitter by Bioreconstruct showing the leaping overhead fountains which have been seen working and being tested in the last few weeks.

Although Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana has been criticised for only being a walk-through attraction, it certainly appears to be shaping up to have the potential to be an enjoyable and relaxing escape at EPCOT.

According to the latest update from Park Update on July 23, you can see in the video embedded below that the attraction looks ready and complete.

If you take a look at time stamp 1:33 and 3:05 you can clearly see the area from the monorail and also work continuing on the other parts of the EPCOT transformation, CommuniCore Hall and Plaza. 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.

Earlier in July, Disney fans who are looking forward to the opening of Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana at EPCOT this Fall would have been very excited to see how the attraction currently looks in the recently posted photos to Twitter by Bioreconstruct. These can be seen below. 

However, in the newest update on Bioreconstruct we can see the new rockwork appearing near to the Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana service area. 

The attraction appears almost complete with finishing touches being added to rock work and features.

At the top of this aerial photo you can see the filtration/circulation service area of Journey of Water.

Finally, you can see Journey of Water in context with the monorail and CommuniCore Hall. We are very excited for the opening of this walkthrough attraction in the Fall and will continue to update you with news of the latest developments on our news and Facebook page.

In this video taken on July 2, by Park Update, the footage has been taken from the monorail so although you only get to glimpse the attraction at the timestamp 1:45 it is clear to see that the area looks almost complete.

In April, Walt Disney Imagineering posted the video below to Instagram. As you can see there is water flowing! We have been tracking the construction progress in recent months and the arrival of water is certainly a major achievement.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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.

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.

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."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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. 

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.

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.

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.

Continue reading to see previous updates on the construction progress of Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana at EPCOT...

 
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