EPCOT Journey of Water featuring Moana coming to Epcot

[Casper Gutman]

That actually looks worse then I expected, especially the "guest controlled" fountain at the end that seems reminiscent of some of the old Imagination exhibits that never really worked the way they were supposed to. One wonders how long the components here will continue to function.

Journey of Motion Sensors Inspired by Moana

 

[Unbanshee]

This TikTok reveals more than I've seen before. Not sure how it got past a media embargo.

This was posted in complete disregard to the rules laid out in the preview agreement

 

[montyz81]

So it’s basically an interactive queue for a real ride but without the ride! Call me disappointed.

 

[Bocabear]

This was posted in complete disregard to the rules laid out in the preview agreement

so?
At least someone is actually showing what it is...

 

[wdwmagic]

This was posted in complete disregard to the rules laid out in the preview agreement

That's what happens when they let pretty much anyone go to a CM preview event. Assuming its a guest of a CM and not an actual CM.

 

[Bocabear]

I would think the actual CMs would be more careful...

 

[Epcot81Fan]

Millions wasted on this nonsense while Spaceship Earth clunks along and rots.

Pathetic.

 

[JohnD]

This TikTok reveals more than I've seen before. Not sure how it got past a media embargo.

It seems to be embargoed now. I can't see it.

 

[GimpYancIent]

A series of interactive water features, nice, soooooo how long did it take to create / build this? Maybe it will seem different after drinking around the world?

 

[Surferboy567]

Is it a masterpiece? No

Is it what EPCOT needs right now? No

I however still think it’s a charming addition but far from the revolutionary thing they are playing it up with all the marketing. This is of course going off the limited video. It also doesn’t appear it’s very heavy handed in terms of how “inspired” this attraction appears to be. Lots will disagree with me but with EPCOT needs is more attractions. I argue that Guardians has done wonders for EPCOT as they finally have an attraction that can be a huge draw to the park. If they can get another like that I think that would do wonders.

Not trying to downplay any of the other attractions at EPCOT. Particularly Test Track, Soarin, Spaceship Earth, Ratatouille and (to a lesser extent) Frozen. These are all great attractions and the world showcase sells itself. I believe another guardians sized ride however would put EPCOT in a much better situation. Even little things like the proposed cherry tree lane would of gone a long way.

Interested to see what the full experience looks like even though my expectations are tempered. I also hope everything works out with the center spine as I feel that’s probably way more important they finish off the crater.

 

[Bocabear]

A series of interactive water features, nice, soooooo how long did it take to create / build this? Maybe it will seem different after drinking around the world?

I am waiting for someone to throw-up in the water harp...lol

 

[Ayla]

It seems to be embargoed now. I can't see it.

I literally just watched it.

 

[donnylambb]

looks like it will be so crowded and a nightmare with all the tight spaces but who im i to judge

 

[Bocabear]

I am not fundamentally against this addition...the location was so poorly conceived though... it would have been a beautiful little addition to Adventureland or replacing Chester and Hester....where it would have at least fit the areas better....

 

[Ayla]

Is it a masterpiece? No

Is it what EPCOT needs right now? No

I however still think it’s a charming addition but far from the revolutionary thing they are playing it up with all the marketing. This is of course going off the limited video. It also doesn’t appear it’s very heavy handed in terms of how “inspired” this attraction appears to be. Lots will disagree with me but with EPCOT needs is more attractions. I argue that Guardians has done wonders for EPCOT as they finally have an attraction that can be a huge draw to the park. If they can get another like that I think that would do wonders.

Not trying to downplay any of the other attractions at EPCOT. Particularly Test Track, Soarin, Spaceship Earth, Ratatouille and (to a lesser extent) Frozen. These are all great attractions and the world showcase sells itself. I believe another guardians sized ride however would put EPCOT in a much better situation. Even little things like the proposed cherry tree lane would of gone a long way.

Interested to see what the full experience looks like even though my expectations are tempered. I also hope everything works out with the center spine as I feel that’s probably way more important they finish off the crater.

Except, Guardians isn't a huge draw. The VQ is open for hours every day.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Is it a masterpiece? No

Is it what EPCOT needs right now? No

I however still think it’s a charming addition but far from the revolutionary thing they are playing it up with all the marketing. This is of course going off the limited video. It also doesn’t appear it’s very heavy handed in terms of how “inspired” this attraction appears to be. Lots will disagree with me but with EPCOT needs is more attractions. I argue that Guardians has done wonders for EPCOT as they finally have an attraction that can be a huge draw to the park. If they can get another like that I think that would do wonders.

Not trying to downplay any of the other attractions at EPCOT. Particularly Test Track, Soarin, Spaceship Earth, Ratatouille and (to a lesser extent) Frozen. These are all great attractions and the world showcase sells itself. I believe another guardians sized ride however would put EPCOT in a much better situation. Even little things like the proposed cherry tree lane would of gone a long way.

Interested to see what the full experience looks like even though my expectations are tempered. I also hope everything works out with the center spine as I feel that’s probably way more important they finish off the crater.

I actually think Epcot needs things like this too, or what they had planned for the Play pavilion - some more non-Eticket attractions that are low stress and just something to do with minimal waits, etc. (DHS could use that too).

Adding a few more attractions would be good too, but think the function of this is a welcome addition to the park

(Now, is it the exact right IP and the exact right location? That is a different question)

 

[mightynine]

The Blog Mickey review made it seem nice for what it is.

That video didn’t exactly do much for me though. The effects look a lot less impressive in action, especially that “water curtain”.

 

[HauntedPirate]

*Watches walkthrough video*

Hoo boy.

 

[monothingie]

*Watches walkthrough video*

Hoo boy.

Putting the whole cringe component aside.

They need till late 2023 to wrap this up?

There’s something much more to this.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Putting the whole cringe component aside.

They need till late 2023 to wrap this up?

There’s something much more to this.

Probably a mix of still finalizing guest flow and testing that out

Plus I think they like to have these previews as perks for CMs (they are asked to post on socials with a specific hashtag) and marketing for Club 33, DVC, etc

Plus if it doesn't open until Oct 1 or later they get to have this as part of the next fiscal year and not much for that year is coming so think that is part of it too