EPCOT Journey of Water featuring Moana coming to Epcot

Bill Cipher

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My cast preview was yesterday. I honestly think there's not much for me to say about the experience itself that hasn't already been said; it's a pleasing area with fun effects that will be great for families looking to cool off. But I do have one pretty interesting observation on all of this and maybe an unpopular take. If Disney really wants to convince the theme park fans and even general public that the "neighborhoods" (dumb name) of Future World are distinct areas, they need to do more things like this to establish a unique visual identity and physical boundaries for those areas. Everyone in the world will tell you that this feels like it belongs in Animal Kingdom or Adventureland and I believe that's not a coincidence. The designers of this were clearly given the task to help establish "World Nature" as a lush and vibrant area and I think it works well towards that goal. I know the Epcot overhaul in general has been pretty disappointing, but in a vacuum this is a good experience that doesn't feel like a shrunken and budget cut mess. I just wish the same could be said of everything else happening at Epcot.
 
TheMaxRebo

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Bill Cipher said:
My cast preview was yesterday. I honestly think there's not much for me to say about the experience itself that hasn't already been said; it's a pleasing area with fun effects that will be great for families looking to cool off. But I do have one pretty interesting observation on all of this and maybe an unpopular take. If Disney really wants to convince the theme park fans and even general public that the "neighborhoods" (dumb name) of Future World are distinct areas, they need to do more things like this to establish a unique visual identity and physical boundaries for those areas. Everyone in the world will tell you that this feels like it belongs in Animal Kingdom or Adventureland and I believe that's not a coincidence. The designers of this were clearly given the task to help establish "World Nature" as a lush and vibrant area and I think it works well towards that goal. I know the Epcot overhaul in general has been pretty disappointing, but in a vacuum this is a good experience that doesn't feel like a shrunken and budget cut mess. I just wish the same could be said of everything else happening at Epcot.
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Reminded me that I noticed on the monorail ride to Epcot, when you do the circle tour before getting to the station the audio still calls it "Future World" ... hard for us to use the new neighborhoods if Disney doesn't lol
 
Bill Cipher

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TheMaxRebo said:
Reminded me that I noticed on the monorail ride to Epcot, when you do the circle tour before getting to the station the audio still calls it "Future World" ... hard for us to use the new neighborhoods if Disney doesn't lol
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Agreed. I also think "neighborhoods" is an odd term since thematically its not supposed to be like there are residents here. And the naming convention of "World: Descriptor" does not roll off the tongue well at all. World Showcase is named as such because it is literally a showcase of the world, not a world with a showcase. In general if they wanted these areas to feel more distinct then I would also use more distinct names; for example something like "nature grotto" or "nature springs" rolls off the tongue better imo.
 
Disgruntled Walt

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Bill Cipher said:
Agreed. I also think "neighborhoods" is an odd term since thematically its not supposed to be like there are residents here. And the naming convention of "World: Descriptor" does not roll off the tongue well at all. World Showcase is named as such because it is literally a showcase of the world, not a world with a showcase. In general if they wanted these areas to feel more distinct then I would also use more distinct names; for example something like "nature grotto" or "nature springs" rolls off the tongue better imo.
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I suspect the use of the term "neighborhoods" was supposed to be a very subtle callback to the original concept of EPCOT Center (the community).
 
WorldExplorer

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Jambo Dad said:
I am sure this exhibit is fine but how could it take priority over a real solution to the Imagination pavilion first? It’s so bad! And they are using figment as a marketing connection all the time at Epcot.
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See, that's the problem. People already snatch up his stuff like hotcakes, so if you're looking at things just from the point of view of money (as the people in charge clearly are) why bother changing him?
 
TheMaxRebo

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Centauri Space Station said:
The giant wave effect created by groups seems like the finale
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It is the last big effect but then there is the spray ground also int that area and some other stuff and then a short passage leading out

It's not a huge deal or anything but also think a small closure element (like the goodbye wall at Small World or something) to more clearly indicate the end and an invitation to return, etc would be welcome
 
Disgruntled Walt

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One thing that isn't really clear from the pictures I've seen: the "wetland" section that has the dry path option...is the wet path just water seeping across the ground from left to right? Can someone who has been there clarify? If so, I feel like I've experienced that at night in Fantasyland after the fireworks for years!
 
wdwmagic

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imagineer97 said:
One thing that isn't really clear from the pictures I've seen: the "wetland" section that has the dry path option...is the wet path just water seeping across the ground from left to right? Can someone who has been there clarify? If so, I feel like I've experienced that at night in Fantasyland after the fireworks for years!
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Yes basically

It is this
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DCBaker

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Details for a Journey of Water Passholder preview.

Annual Passholders can attend a special preview for Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana—a lush exploration trail where you can connect with water and discover its magical personality. As you explore and play, you’ll learn about water’s natural cycle from the skies to the seas and back again.

Preview Dates
Passholder previews will take place at EPCOT from park open to park close on the following dates:
  • September 24 to September 29, 2023
  • October 1 to October 4, 2023
EPCOT Reservation Required
To participate in this preview experience, Passholders must have a theme park reservation for EPCOT on the day of the preview. Please note that:
  • If your theme park reservation is for a different theme park (and not for EPCOT), then you will not be eligible to participate in a preview that day.
  • If you enter EPCOT without a theme park reservation after 2:00 PM, then you will not be eligible to participate in a preview that day.
Check availability for theme park reservations at EPCOT.

Check-In Details
To check in for this preview, please visit the entrance to Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana—located across from Coral Reef Restaurant.

Important Information
  • Registration is not required to attend this preview. However, you must have a theme park reservation for EPCOT on the day of the preview.
  • A standby queue will be in place for this experience; a virtual queue will not be available.
  • An eligible, activated Annual Pass is required to attend this preview. You must show your Annual Pass card, Disney MagicMobile pass, MagicBand or MagicBand+—along with valid photo identification—when checking in.
  • Everyone in your party must be an Annual Passholder to attend this preview experience.
  • All offerings are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
 
Disstevefan1

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DCBaker said:
Details for a Journey of Water Passholder preview.

Annual Passholders can attend a special preview for Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana—a lush exploration trail where you can connect with water and discover its magical personality. As you explore and play, you’ll learn about water’s natural cycle from the skies to the seas and back again.

Preview Dates
Passholder previews will take place at EPCOT from park open to park close on the following dates:
  • September 24 to September 29, 2023
  • October 1 to October 4, 2023
EPCOT Reservation Required
To participate in this preview experience, Passholders must have a theme park reservation for EPCOT on the day of the preview. Please note that:
  • If your theme park reservation is for a different theme park (and not for EPCOT), then you will not be eligible to participate in a preview that day.
  • If you enter EPCOT without a theme park reservation after 2:00 PM, then you will not be eligible to participate in a preview that day.
Check availability for theme park reservations at EPCOT.

Check-In Details
To check in for this preview, please visit the entrance to Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana—located across from Coral Reef Restaurant.

Important Information
  • Registration is not required to attend this preview. However, you must have a theme park reservation for EPCOT on the day of the preview.
  • A standby queue will be in place for this experience; a virtual queue will not be available.
  • An eligible, activated Annual Pass is required to attend this preview. You must show your Annual Pass card, Disney MagicMobile pass, MagicBand or MagicBand+—along with valid photo identification—when checking in.
  • Everyone in your party must be an Annual Passholder to attend this preview experience.
  • All offerings are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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Still in previews in October. When is this thing gonna open for real? I want to see how they truly handle the MOBS when it’s really open.

These folks doing the previews are very lucky to experience this attraction in a non MOBBED situation.

Another thing I wonder about is how will they handle folks who staying too long in this walk through as the queue grows and grows outside.
 
TheMaxRebo

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imagineer97 said:
One thing that isn't really clear from the pictures I've seen: the "wetland" section that has the dry path option...is the wet path just water seeping across the ground from left to right? Can someone who has been there clarify? If so, I feel like I've experienced that at night in Fantasyland after the fireworks for years!
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Yeah, it is basically like walking through a 1" deep stream
 
TheMaxRebo

TheMaxRebo

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DCBaker said:
Details for a Journey of Water Passholder preview.

Annual Passholders can attend a special preview for Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana—a lush exploration trail where you can connect with water and discover its magical personality. As you explore and play, you’ll learn about water’s natural cycle from the skies to the seas and back again.

Preview Dates
Passholder previews will take place at EPCOT from park open to park close on the following dates:
  • September 24 to September 29, 2023
  • October 1 to October 4, 2023
EPCOT Reservation Required
To participate in this preview experience, Passholders must have a theme park reservation for EPCOT on the day of the preview. Please note that:
  • If your theme park reservation is for a different theme park (and not for EPCOT), then you will not be eligible to participate in a preview that day.
  • If you enter EPCOT without a theme park reservation after 2:00 PM, then you will not be eligible to participate in a preview that day.
Check availability for theme park reservations at EPCOT.

Check-In Details
To check in for this preview, please visit the entrance to Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana—located across from Coral Reef Restaurant.

Important Information
  • Registration is not required to attend this preview. However, you must have a theme park reservation for EPCOT on the day of the preview.
  • A standby queue will be in place for this experience; a virtual queue will not be available.
  • An eligible, activated Annual Pass is required to attend this preview. You must show your Annual Pass card, Disney MagicMobile pass, MagicBand or MagicBand+—along with valid photo identification—when checking in.
  • Everyone in your party must be an Annual Passholder to attend this preview experience.
  • All offerings are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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Definitely interesting that you don't need to register for it .... sort of seems more like early access vs a preview
 

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