Journey of Water featuring Moana coming to Epcot

[Vinnie Mac]

I figure I would stop by and check in on the (progress?) of Moana's Journey of fake rock work Water.
Yup, we got something here, not sure what it is, but we got something.
It's so depressing, but I must look, I can't look away, it's like a twenty car pile up without the casualties.

I think it looks fine. Will probably look brilliant at night when the area is all lit up. Probably would be a good opportunity to put those little specks of light in the pavement too.

 

[Disstevefan1]

I think it looks fine. Will probably look brilliant at night when the area is all lit up. Probably would be a good opportunity to put those little specks of light in the pavement too.

I admit it will be my first stop (after club cool) to have a look and check my phone when it’s finally done in 2 or 3 years.

 

[JohnD]

With G+ and ILL that you've already paid for to get to your next attraction, how many are going to hang around in an "attraction" of water running through concrete? Someone has to say it.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

With G+ and ILL that you've already paid for to get to your next attraction, how many are going to hang around in an "attraction" of water running through concrete? Someone has to say it.

Me. You think I'm walking around EPCOT all day long?

 

[Minthorne]

This will be the best splash pad in any Disney park.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

While no doubt pretty and quality rock work, I'm seeing less and less about this that looks exciting, especially for its placement and layout.

 

[Casper Gutman]

Photos from WDI - use the > on the right to scroll through -

That first image doesn’t even look like rock work, it looks like a badly done concrete face. Why show THAT off?

I joked about turning this into a mini-golf course, but that really is the vibe this is giving off.

 

[mysto]

Are those the spirits from Princess Mononoke?

 

[SplashJacket]

Photos from WDI - use the > on the right to scroll through -

Interesting that no one is acknowledging that the second showcases Squirt from Pixar’s Finding Nemo, which suggests a wider selection of IPs, perhaps a collection of water-related IPs, will be included, instead of just having Moana in isolation.

 

[Incomudro]

While no doubt pretty and quality rock work, I'm seeing less and less about this that looks exciting, especially for its placement and layout.

It's not meant to be exciting.
It's meant to be peaceful, and a respite from the cold, dated, dystopian, expanses of concrete and grey sterility.

 

[JordanBach_95]

The Polynesian theming perfectly ties into the futuristic architecture

 

[Epcot82Guy]

It's not meant to be exciting.
It's meant to be peaceful, and a respite from the cold, dated, dystopian, expanses of concrete and grey sterility.

No - It's meant to showcase a brand that they believe children like, dressed in the idea of a garden-like setting. Any "respite" you describe is by happenstance. Epcot needs updating no doubt. This isn't how you do it.

Peaceful, restful areas are some of the most exciting on Disney property. Believe it or not, something doesn't have to be grand or highly stimulating to be exciting. This just isn't exciting because of the design flaws it has.

And, if you believe this is how it must be done because Epcot is "dystopian", I don't know what to say. That statement seems to 100% miss the plot of the entire park and its story.

 

[J4546]

Construction update from 'Journey of Water Inspired by Moana' at EPCOT​

Construction update from 'Journey of Water Inspired by Moana' at EPCOT

See the latest progress on the Moana themed gardens coming to EPCOT in 2023.

www.wdwmagic.com

Love seeing it all coming together, cant wait to start seeing trees and landscaping get put in!

 

[Vinnie Mac]

No - It's meant to showcase a brand that they believe children like, dressed in the idea of a garden-like setting. Any "respite" you describe is by happenstance. Epcot needs updating no doubt. This isn't how you do it.

Peaceful, restful areas are some of the most exciting on Disney property. Believe it or not, something doesn't have to be grand or highly stimulating to be exciting. This just isn't exciting because of the design flaws it has.

And, if you believe this is how it must be done because Epcot is "dystopian", I don't know what to say. That statement seems to 100% miss the plot of the entire park and its story.

I don't know when y'all are gonna understand that most of everything we are seeing is done entirely or partially due to guest response.

Literally one of the biggest issues with EPCOT in the last decade was the lack of greenery in Future World. I can promise you this new EPCOT will not have that issue.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Interesting that no one is acknowledging that the second showcases Squirt from Pixar’s Finding Nemo, which suggests a wider selection of IPs, perhaps a collection of water-related IPs, will be included, instead of just having Moana in isolation.

I find your lack of Moana disturbing.

 

[RSoxNo1]

This definitely has an Animal Kingdom vibe, but we're also used to Future World being super sterile. I don't hate this placement in EPCOT.

 

[Incomudro]

Epcot Center: A place denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.

It doesn't matter what Epcot's initial premise was.
Decades later - it looked dated, barren, dystopian, and certainly unpromising.

 

[Incomudro]

No - It's meant to showcase a brand that they believe children like, dressed in the idea of a garden-like setting. Any "respite" you describe is by happenstance. Epcot needs updating no doubt. This isn't how you do it.

Peaceful, restful areas are some of the most exciting on Disney property. Believe it or not, something doesn't have to be grand or highly stimulating to be exciting. This just isn't exciting because of the design flaws it has.

And, if you believe this is how it must be done because Epcot is "dystopian", I don't know what to say. That statement seems to 100% miss the plot of the entire park and its story.

The entire park and story is dated.
It's a future that never happened.
Modern areas - are not expanses of grey, barren concrete anymore.
(I know Epcot did have more greenery decades ago.)
Many modern plazas, and structures now have lots of natural looking areas.
I think of the High Line in New York City.
Yes, it's got elements "children will like" or rather recognize from the movie - as most areas of the parks have recognizable elements from Disney films.
As for how exciting you'll find this restful area, that's for you to judge personally.
It's not even completed yet.
Perhaps give it a chance and walk through it when it's done, instead of hating it on some principal that it shouldn't exist on some premise of Epcot that hasn't existed since the early 90's.

 

[FigmentFan82]

That first image doesn’t even look like rock work, it looks like a badly done concrete face. Why show THAT off?

I joked about turning this into a mini-golf course, but that really is the vibe this is giving off.

Looks like good rock work to me. YMMV

 

[FigmentFan82]

Are those the spirits from Princess Mononoke?

Those are the Kakamora - the coconut pirates from the film