Journey of Water featuring Moana coming to Epcot

[J4546]

Maybe I'm just wrong then, I'll look around for a video later but I could sworn there was interviews with Bob or someone else stating you couldn't build a fantasyland today like they built back then because of building codes. But hey I could be wrong

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

How many cut throughs do you really need in that spot? There’s a new one from the seas to SSE and the prior one from The Land to the center of world celebration. That area is more accessible now than it’s been in nearly 30 years.

Aren't they intending to block the side access after the whole construction is complete and then having you go through Dreamers point..They removed the one access getting to GoTG quicker. I wouldn't be surprised if they are going to do that after it's all said and done.

 

[Horizonsfan]

Aren't they intending to block the side access after the whole construction is complete and then having you go through Dreamers point..They removed the one access getting to GoTG quicker. I wouldn't be surprised if they are going to do that after it's all said and done.

No. That’s permanent pavement and landscaped for the foreseeable future. The only path disappearing is the bypass from Coral Reef to the main entry.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

No. That’s permanent pavement and landscaped for the foreseeable future. The only path disappearing is the bypass from Coral Reef to the main entry.

Gotcha, I was there at the start of 2020 so, at that time it was still looking non permanent.

 

[James Alucobond]

Gotcha, I was there at the start of 2020 so, at that time it was still looking non permanent.

The area you walked through at that time is indeed temporary. The permanent bypass, which starts near the western exit of Project Tomorrow and ends near Coral Reef Restaurant, opened in May of this year.

 

[Rich Brownn]

Maybe I'm just wrong then, I'll look around for a video later but I could sworn there was interviews with Bob or someone else stating you couldn't build a fantasyland today like they built back then because of building codes. But hey I could be wrong

I don't think building codes have changed much since 1983 in terms of disability access.

 

[JustInTime]

Since it is not a cut through, this has gotta be opening soon…

 

[Patcheslee]

I can’t wait to see how Disney markets this because I just don’t see the draw at all. This isn’t going to get people to go to Epcot.

For JoW specifically, maybe not, but less construction walls in the park, possibly.

 

[Disstevefan1]

DISCOVER HYDROGEN OXIDE AT EPCOT WITH HELP FROM MOANA.
or
DISCOVER LESS WALLS AT EPCOT.

 

[SoFloMagic]

I can’t wait to see how Disney markets this because I just don’t see the draw at all. This isn’t going to get people to go to Epcot.

This is the new way. Develop a new area with a great e-ticket and some minor attractions. Cut the ticket.
Then three years later when it finally opens, fans forget that this wasn't supposed to be the "wow" attraction and get disappointed

 

[Bocabear]

or how about, "After 5 years of construction, select plywood walls are being removed, and look! you didn't get a new ride!"

 

[Weather_Lady]

or how about, "After 5 years of construction, select plywood walls are being removed, and look! you didn't get a new ride!"

Exactly. The final scene of Moana: Journey of Water will be an audioanimatronic of Bob Iger, endlessly saying:

 

[James Alucobond]

They seem to have moved the entrance podium out and torn up some of the pavement today, running from the nearby planter over toward the area where the floor drain was.

 

[Br0ckford]

Exactly. The final scene of Moana: Journey of Water will be an audioanimatronic of Bob Iger, endlessly saying:

And instead of Moana it's Journey of Water With Mamoa

 

[Weather_Lady]

And instead of Moana it's Journey of Water With Mamoa

And just like that, it is an E-ticket!

 

[jinx8402]

Has there been any rumors on other previews after CM previews? Seems like they usually have announced something for signups by now for other previews. Or will they just do a soft open after CM previews?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Has there been any rumors on other previews after CM previews? Seems like they usually have announced something for signups by now for other previews. Or will they just do a soft open after CM previews?

Nothing yet, and so far it has only been salaried CMs that have had the previews, nothing for hourly CM's yet either

 

[TheMaxRebo]

In the story just out about August being Princess month it mentions Journey of Water opening "Late 2023" - so not even Fall anymore

"Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – Opening Late 2023
Set off down an interactive trail that celebrates water and its playful personality."

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/princesses/

 

[aladdin2007]

its a garden trail, why does this need any type of preview or 10 castmembers standing around at the entrance?

 

[Epcot82Guy]

its a garden trail, why does this need any type of preview or 10 castmembers standing around at the entrance?

The water joined the CM union. Disney is now scrambling to find college water that will work for credit.