EPCOT Journey of Water featuring Moana coming to Epcot

[James Alucobond]

I never heard there were either wet or dry experiences... only that it was a walk-through water attraction that explains the water cycle...And it was stated over and over that it was not a splash pad or water play area.... but then it is... or isn't.... or could be...

The signs currently up at the entrance are pretty explicit.

Attraction description:
"Touch or play with magical water as you follow a short exploration trail that encourages us to protect the world's water cycle."

Dry path mention:
"Service animals must remain on dry path."

They also distinguish between "fenced" and "unfenced" water features, the latter of which can apparently be avoided if you choose since they have different sets of rules regarding what can or cannot be near each, especially as it pertains to food and beverage.

 

[Disstevefan1]

The signs currently up at the entrance are pretty explicit.

Attraction description:
"Touch or play with magical water as you follow a short exploration trail that encourages us to protect the world's water cycle."

Dry path mention:
"Service animals must remain on dry path."

They also distinguish between "fenced" and "unfenced" water features, the latter of which can apparently be avoided if you choose since they have different sets of rules regarding what can or cannot be near each, especially as it pertains to food and beverage.

The journey of water pollution...

 

[DCBaker]

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared these photos as they test and prepare for Journey of Water to open later this fall.

 

[DisneyFanatic12]

I think they could have done this without destroying the fountain of nations and stuff, but I actually like much of this reimagining. Sure, Moana belongs at Animal Kingdom or Magic Kingdom, but it really isn’t about Moana. They probably needed Moana to get the funding for it, so the Moana logo is at the entrance and the canopies are a Moana-inspired print, but it’s more about the water cycle than Moana…

Also, I know people will hate me for this, but the old center part of Future World was a 1990s-inspired concrete jungle.

Overall, I’m neutral about Moana. BUT, I do like all the trees they’re planting in the center area.

 

[Surferboy567]

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared these photos as they test and prepare for Journey of Water to open later this fall.

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Why fall? Seems like it’s gonna be done much sooner.

 

[Andrew C]

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared these photos as they test and prepare for Journey of Water to open later this fall.

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ahh. some type of motion control it seems...

 

[DisneyFanatic12]

Why fall? Seems like it’s gonna be done much sooner.

They like to wait to open things until they are most profitable. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure sat completed for a long while because they wanted to have something to open for the 50th. Guardians sat finished for a little to separate the ride openings to sell more tickets and make more money from the sales boost it brought.

 

[mightynine]

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared these photos as they test and prepare for Journey of Water to open later this fall.

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Yep, that's some water journeyin', alright.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

In other words, the waters still coming, not here yet but it is coming.

So it is still journeying?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Why fall? Seems like it’s gonna be done much sooner.

As someone with a trip the last week of August, I hope that qualifies as "Fall" ... But not holding my breath

 

[Disstevefan1]

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared these photos as they test and prepare for Journey of Water to open later this fall.

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The chain-link fence is not staying, right?

 

[Fear]

The chain-link fence is not staying, right?

Looks like netting to me.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Looks like netting to me.

Oh yes, its netting, just as ugly as chain-linked, but yes, netting.

Good show Disney, Good show...

 

[Disstevefan1]

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared these photos as they test and prepare for Journey of Water to open later this fall.

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You folks have fun with this while I go over by Imagination and play with the jumping fountains. I like them better.

There is no fence over there

 

[Fear]

Oh yes, its netting, just as ugly as chain-linked, but yes, netting.

Good show Disney, Good show...

They make their nets with the fibers.

You need to gate guests away from the show scene. It tracks for me?

I'm not sure what else could be done?

 

[Andrew C]

I'm not sure what else could be done?

Not build the journey of water at all will be the response from some I imagine...

 

[Disstevefan1]

Not build the journey of water at all will be the response from some I imagine...

 

[MrPromey]

given the substantial water pumping/filtration station built to accompany it, I would assume JoW will have a lot of moving water throughout the walkthrough. Looks like it will be open pretty soon so we shall see!

Remember, this is modern Disney we're talking about.

They don't open things just because those things are ready.

Remember Remy?

How long did that sit with the lights off (six months?) until it was time for the marketing campaign they decided to attach it to was ready?

If attendance really is down, I'm sure this is the last time they want to open this.

Waiting until late fall to wedge it between holidays would not surprise me in the least.

Also, keep in mind that the further they're able to push the opening, the further out they can continue to promote it and since we know what the attraction construction slate looks like for the foreseeable future, I can see them wanting to drag their heels as much as they can now that Tron is open.

 

[MrPromey]

I feel absolutely positive they will....

Agreed - just like in nature.

 

[Bocabear]

Pandora was completed and sat for a very long time before opening... Maybe it was to let the landscape fill in... Maybe they are waiting for the plastic plants to blend with the real plants before they open JOW....