Journey of Water featuring Moana coming to Epcot

[GimpYancIent]

Stop acting like this is the very first fake rock project Disney has ever built. They are experienced in building fake rocks, as evidenced by them all over all 4 parks.

Yes, if there is one area Disney creativity has not deteriorated but maintained its proficiency its building fake rocks.

 

[MisterPenguin]

The 5th Gate should be completely rock-themed.

 

[doctornick]

The 5th Gate should be completely rock-themed.

Korg approves

 

[dreday3]

There is no way that they would finish just this section of construction early and open in Spring, right? I was hoping maybe timeline announcement was a case of under-promise but over-deliver?

I'm just trying to squash any remaining embers of hope of this being open by late April.

 

[mightynine]

Korg approves

Korg’s Tunnel of Love ride already in development?

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

The 5th Gate should be completely rock-themed.

Moana and another Jungle Cruise! WoW!

 

[Sir_Cliff]

The 5th Gate should be completely rock-themed.

DisneyRocks?

Has a certain ring to it!

 

[Disstevefan1]

The 5th Gate should be completely rock-themed.

The fifth gate should be completely rock-themed, and the entire park should be Moana themed!
With attractions like -
It's a water world - starring Moana.
Moana's water funnel spin.
Moana's Water Jamboree.
Moana's Big Thunderstorm flume ride
Moana's river cruise.
Mad water balloon party - starring Moana.
Moana's underwaterharMagic.
Moana's flight over water.
Many adventures of Moana.
Moana's rainstormer.
Moan's family tree.
Moana's haunted undersea shipwreck.
Moana'a Hall of Demigods.
Magic flying canoes of Moana.
Moana's people mover canoes.
Under the sea - Journey of Moana.
Moana's Enchanted water grotto.
Moana's Carousel of water conservation.

 

[J4546]

damn they shoud have theme JoW to a salt mine as well, given how salty some people are about it

 

[Epcot82Guy]

damn they shoud have theme JoW to a salt mine as well, given how salty some people are about it

Moana's Activated Saline Adventure

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Steels going up fast next door at communicore hall. At this rate I wonder which will be done first?

 

[GimpYancIent]

An interesting thought. I wonder how many people are holding off visiting WDW waiting for all the attractions being built to come online? Maybe when everything is up and working it may be worth seeing?

 

[James Alucobond]

An interesting thought. I wonder how many people are holding off visiting WDW waiting for all the attractions being built to come online? Maybe when everything is up and working it may be worth seeing?

I doubt it factors into the equation all that often, but with EPCOT, the construction in the center of the park is so disruptive to the experience that I wouldn't be surprised if it actually does have an impact in that specific instance.

 

[Disstevefan1]

An interesting thought. I wonder how many people are holding off visiting WDW waiting for all the attractions being built to come online? Maybe when everything is up and working it may be worth seeing?

It's MOBBED at WDW now. Can you imagine how MOBBED it will be if/when the EPCOT work is finished.

Now with Park Pass Reservations, ALL 4 PARKS will be EVENLY MOBBED, there will be just fewer APers in the park!

 

[danlb_2000]

Steels going up fast next door at communicore hall. At this rate I wonder which will be done first?

Steel always goes up fast and makes the project look like it's moving along quickly.

 

[dreday3]

I doubt it factors into the equation all that often, but with EPCOT, the construction in the center of the park is so disruptive to the experience that I wouldn't be surprised if it actually does have an impact in that specific instance.

When I found out this wasn't opening until late 2023 - ugh - I almost considered moving our trip. But that wouldn't work out due to non-Disney trips planned in late 2023 and early 2024.

Really wanted this (entire closure) all done and open, but alas, not happening.

 

[mysto]

There are also a few rockwork “chips” staged in a small pile to the left of the construction site, in between JoW and the two service/maintenance structures. They’re currently installing a bunch of white insulation(?) pads to the left of the currently installed rockwork, and there are many footers installed as well, so it definitely seems like there’s still a good bit of rockwork that hasn’t even been installed at all yet.View attachment 671542

I think the white pads are "architectural foam". They pour concrete over it and drive semis on top. They build freeway bridge ramps with it around here of late to my surprise. Hope it holds up.

 

[DCBaker]

Photos from today -

 

[dreday3]

Photos from today -

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Man, I'm going to have to bring a step-ladder in April and just gaze into the area, pretending I'm in it.

 

[networkpro]

It's MOBBED at WDW now. Can you imagine how MOBBED it will be if/when the EPCOT work is finished.

Now with Park Pass Reservations, ALL 4 PARKS will be EVENLY MOBBED, there will be just fewer APers in the park!

Looking at the 2021 attendance numbers, 2025 looks to be an eye-opening event for Disney. Only Magic Kingdom surpassed UO or IOA in numbers for 2021, Disneyland Park fell behind Hollywood Studios (well they didnt reopen until April 2021).