Journey of Water featuring Moana coming to Epcot

[HauntedPirate]

That is the only original expansion pad left for future world really, it would have been horrible to waste it on this but your right it would have maybe fit better there. They haven't done anything very wise with this park so whats any of it matter anymore I guess. They created more problems for themselves and blown more money than what was necessary, uggg oh well damage done.

The damage has indeed been done. IP inclusion rules over any wisdom, history, or direction. Sadly. And I don’t know if there’s any way back at this point, outside of what would inevitably be a 5+ year rip out and rebuild. And that doesn’t even include the needed multi-year work on SSE and a refreshed Imagination.

I wasn’t advocating for JoW to be created between The Land and The Seas by any stretch of the imagination, just to be clear. If they were to use that pad, I would prefer something that would tie into both pavilions and create a cohesively themed area. A pipe dream, I know.

 

[nickys]

The damage has indeed been done. IP inclusion rules over any wisdom, history, or direction. Sadly. And I don’t know if there’s any way back at this point, outside of what would inevitably be a 5+ year rip out and rebuild. And that doesn’t even include the needed multi-year work on SSE and a refreshed Imagination.

I wasn’t advocating for JoW to be created between The Land and The Seas by any stretch of the imagination, just to be clear. If they were to use that pad, I would prefer something that would tie into both pavilions and create a cohesively themed area. A pipe dream, I know.

They could have a pavilion with a geological theme perhaps. Earthquakes, volcanoes, the power of water.

Or go for a Global Warming theme, covering the history of coal and oil and the search for greener alternatives.

There are endless possibilities if they wanted to.

 

[J4546]

or they could make a walk through exhibit about the cycle of water?

 

[doctornick]

They could have a pavilion with a geological theme perhaps. Earthquakes, volcanoes, the power of water.

Or go for a Global Warming theme, covering the history of coal and oil and the search for greener alternatives.

There are endless possibilities if they wanted to.

Well, they had a weather based ride in Tokyo and they had even talked about bringing that to Epcot at one point. Something weather/climate based could make a lot of sense for World Nature.

 

[Bocabear]

A Weather Pavilion would be very appropriate...Can you imagine how icool it could have been to use the Wonders Of Life pavilion with a digitally mapped ceiling dome constantly rolling through different weather systems... And then the Storm Riders attraction and a few more things would have made that a great pavilion and so much better than a Selfie/meet and greet pavilion

 

[FigmentFan82]

from what's been shown in the past as far as concept art, PLAY! is more akin to a Disney Quest 2.0 vibe than a meet and greet hall

 

[CaptainAmerica]

from what's been shown in the past as far as concept art, PLAY! is more akin to a Disney Quest 2.0 vibe than a meet and greet hall

I was thinking Innoventions 2.0 more than DisneyQuest 2.0.

 

[HauntedPirate]

They could have a pavilion with a geological theme perhaps. Earthquakes, volcanoes, the power of water.

Or go for a Global Warming theme, covering the history of coal and oil and the search for greener alternatives.

There are endless possibilities if they wanted to.

Weather was always going to get my vote, as long as they could do it properly. Knowing today’s TDO, it would be a sideshow with some LED lighting and “a story inspired by [insert Disney movie]”.

“Global warming” would never be touched, far too hot-button of a topic. But, if only there was a pavilion about energy they could have used… oh wait…

The original iteration of UoE talked about the need for diverse sources of energy - fossil fuels, “green” energy, hydro, geothermal, etc. And that was Exxon’s message.

 

[Magicart87]

I wasn’t advocating for JoW to be created between The Land and The Seas by any stretch of the imagination, just to be clear. If they were to use that pad, I would prefer something that would tie into both pavilions and create a cohesively themed area. A pipe dream, I know.

Weather was always going to get my vote, as long as they could do it properly. Knowing today’s TDO, it would be a sideshow with some LED lighting and “a story inspired by [insert Disney movie]”.

“Global warming” would never be touched, far too hot-button of a topic. But, if only there was a pavilion about energy they could have used… oh wait…

The original iteration of UoE talked about the need for diverse sources of energy - fossil fuels, “green” energy, hydro, geothermal, etc. And that was Exxon’s message.

Interestingly enough Disney actually considered a Weather Pavilion at one point.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Interestingly enough Disney actually considered a Weather Pavilion at one point.

Yep. I may be off-base but The Land was, at one point, going to have a weather component, I thought. Maybe I’ll go rewatch part 1 of Martin's series.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

A Weather Pavilion would be very appropriate...Can you imagine how icool it could have been to use the Wonders Of Life pavilion with a digitally mapped ceiling dome constantly rolling through different weather systems... And then the Storm Riders attraction and a few more things would have made that a great pavilion and so much better than a Selfie/meet and greet pavilion

That's been an idea of mine for years. Have awnings and coverings around the edge, and the temperature, rain, "snow", fog, etc cycle through. It could be incredible.

 

[doctornick]

Is this description of JoW new:

• Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will be the first Disney Parks experience evoking the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film. This lush exploration trail will invite guests to meet and play with magical, living water. Just like Moana’s friend the ocean, water will have a personality of its own, helping guests learn how to protect the natural water cycle in a fun and engaging way.

 

[James Alucobond]

Pretty sure I've read that before, so I don't think so.

 

[Brer Panther]

"Water will have a personality of its own"? How are they going to pull that off? What, will they put a hidden speaker in the pond so that it looks like the water is talking to you?

 

[doctornick]

"Water will have a personality of its own"? How are they going to pull that off? What, will they put a hidden speaker in the pond so that it looks like the water is talking to you?

Well, the ocean in Moana had a personality and behavior, so I guess maybe they are planning to emulate that in some way? I agree that I'm not sure how they would (beyond using screenz)

 

[pdude81]

"Water will have a personality of its own"? How are they going to pull that off? What, will they put a hidden speaker in the pond so that it looks like the water is talking to you?

Remember when they said the choices you make in Star Wars land will change how cast members interact with you? Exactly like that

 

[Casper Gutman]

It's going to be landscaping and some of those jumping fountains from Imagination. It's job is to take up space.

(If it gets built. I know land has been cleared, but I'll be convinced when it goes vertical.)

 

[J4546]

for as big as the new concrete stairwell enclosures are, there must be some substantial elements to this walkthrough for them to blend in or be hidden. Im still optimistic JoW will be a cool walkthrough

 

[castlecake2.0]

What about putting IASW in Germany where they were originally going to have the river cruise?

 

[UNCgolf]

What about putting IASW in Germany where they were originally going to have the river cruise?

It's not remotely a German attraction, though.

And there might be some complaints putting it there due to German history.