EPCOT Journey of Water featuring Moana coming to Epcot

[BlakeW39]

This really looks like it’s almost done
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it actually looks really cool, doesn't fit the aesthetic of futureworld but in adventureland I'd be kinda-sorta excited for this.

 

[solidyne]

Why this trend toward W I D E walkways? I know we can't have intimate environments on the level of Tom Sawyer caves or Swiss Family trees, but surely they can find a way to make interesting nooks and crannies that are ADA compliant.

 

[Andrew C]

Why this trend toward W I D E walkways? I know we can't have intimate environments on the level of Tom Sawyer caves or Swiss Family trees, but surely they can find a way to make interesting nooks and crannies that are ADA compliant.

Because a crap ton of people visit the parks?

 

[solidyne]

Because a crap ton of people visit the parks?

Eh, that's what a queue is for!

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Why this trend toward W I D E walkways? I know we can't have intimate environments on the level of Tom Sawyer caves or Swiss Family trees, but surely they can find a way to make interesting nooks and crannies that are ADA compliant.

For capacity. Squeeze more people in

 

[solidyne]

For capacity. Squeeze more people in

Why not create an interesting, compelling, and attractive experience? People will queue for it!

 

[Fear]

People will queue for it!

Given that the company can effectively monetize the park touring experience for guests to alleviate or eliminate the need to queue, I would go ahead and say that no, they wouldn't.

From one of my favorite BNL songs, "Some Fantastic":

I can't stand to wait in line long,
so I built a new machine.
It just measures up the distance
and then eliminates some folks between.

 

[cranbiz]

Why this trend toward W I D E walkways? I know we can't have intimate environments on the level of Tom Sawyer caves or Swiss Family trees, but surely they can find a way to make interesting nooks and crannies that are ADA compliant.

Because it costs money and requires imagination, things TWDC is short on for Orlando.

 

[DisneyFanatic12]

If you take the walkway next to the attraction, you can hear the water running through it. Oftentimes during Epcot Forever, the whole attraction changes color with all of the lights.

Though, I don’t think it’s a lighting package as much as Disney just testing the RGB LED lamps and whatnot.

 

[J4546]

Why this trend toward W I D E walkways? I know we can't have intimate environments on the level of Tom Sawyer caves or Swiss Family trees, but surely they can find a way to make interesting nooks and crannies that are ADA compliant.

GOtta have room for all the people that use ECVs nowadays unfortunately

 

[GimpYancIent]

Because it costs money and requires imagination, things TWDC is short on for Orlando.

Definitely lack of imagination and creativity, money? Meh.

 

[Clamman73]

Water fountains installed. We ready.

 

[GimpYancIent]

Water fountains installed. We ready.

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

 

[tparris]

Water fountains installed. We ready.

Water fountains were installed the first week of this month. We’ve BEEN ready lol

 

[BlakeW39]

SOUNDS like Animal Kingdom in the middle of Epcot. Still seems out of place to me.

it ain't a piece of Animal Kingdom. wouldn't fit there, don't fit here either. a piece of ADVENTURELAND, more aptly

 

[lazyboy97o]

Why this trend toward W I D E walkways? I know we can't have intimate environments on the level of Tom Sawyer caves or Swiss Family trees, but surely they can find a way to make interesting nooks and crannies that are ADA compliant.

GOtta have room for all the people that use ECVs nowadays unfortunately

Holy ableism Batman! ADA Standards for Accessible Design only require a minimum clearance of 36” for walking surfaces (403.5.1). That less than the 44” clear width an Assembly occupancy building would be required to provide per building and fire codes.

 

[Casper Gutman]

It's amusing that this thing has been under construction for years, is almost totally complete, has been extensively photographed... and we still have only a vague, general idea of what it IS.

 

[GimpYancIent]

It's amusing that this thing has been under construction for years, is almost totally complete, has been extensively photographed... and we still have only a vague, general idea of what it IS.

Touche Sir!

 

[James Alucobond]

It's amusing that this thing has been under construction for years, is almost totally complete, has been extensively photographed... and we still have only a vague, general idea of what it IS.

I think at this point they've been pretty clear? It's a walkthrough attraction that steps you through the stages of the water cycle with a series of interactive exhibits. Guests can opt to stay on a dry path if they just want to take in the sights, or they can split off to wet paths in 3-4 places if they want to actually play in/with the water. Some MagicBand+ interactions will also be available. What more do we expect to be said at this point? We know all the pathing and can see by matching artwork to the site what most of the areas will look like.

 

[Bocabear]

I think at this point they've been pretty clear? It's a walkthrough attraction that steps you through the stages of the water cycle with a series of interactive exhibits. Guests can opt to stay on a dry path if they just want to take in the sights, or they can split off to wet paths in 3-4 places if they want to actually play in/with the water. Some MagicBand+ interactions will also be available. What more do we expect to be said at this point? We know all the pathing and can see by matching artwork to the site what most of the areas will look like.

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...