PHOTOS: New Columns Installed in World Celebration, Spaceship Earth-Inspired Paneling Installed on CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT

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After several delays and changes, the years-long reimagination of EPCOT is coming to a close, but it’s not done yet. EPCOT construction is still an attraction of its own. World Discovery Snack Stand This snack stand in World Discovery has been completely surrounded by construction walls for weeks. There’s not much to see from the … Read more

Disney Animation Chief Creative Officer Shares Update on ‘Frozen 3’ Production, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Hours Extended in Late October 2023, & More: Daily Recap (10/6/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, October 6, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: Full List of Easter Eggs in Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT

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We’ve known since last year that various Disney characters would be hiding in the rockwork of Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana.” Now that we’ve been able to visit the new EPCOT attraction, we’ve cataloged every hidden character and object we could find. SPOILER WARNING: Below is a list of Easter eggs without locations if … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Moana Meet and Greet Soft Opens Outside Journey of Water at EPCOT

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The Moana meet and greet has soft opened outside Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” in EPCOT. Disney announced at Destination D23 that Moana would begin meeting guests at the new attraction on October 16, 2023 — the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company and the official opening date of Journey of Water. Following … Read more

EPCOT Candlelight Processional 2023 Celebrity Narrators Announced, Walt Disney World No Longer Offering Pre-Arrival MagicBands for International Guests, & More: Daily Recap (10/5/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, October 5, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Down at Moana Meet and Greet Area in EPCOT

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Construction walls have come down around the new meet and greet area for Moana in World Nature at EPCOT, ahead of its opening alongside Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana.” Moana Meet and Greet Area Once open, guests will be able to meet the seafaring heroine near her new attraction. While the walls are down, … Read more

Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ Soft Opening Begins Tomorrow at EPCOT

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Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” is set to begin its soft opening period tomorrow at EPCOT. Journey of Water Soft Opening The walk-through attraction is set to begin soft opening to guests tomorrow, October 6, 2023. The attraction will be open to guests for select hours and days through October 15. Journey of Water … Read more

Moana to Still Meet Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom After Journey of Water Opens at EPCOT

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Moana will still be meeting guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after the opening of Journey of Water at EPCOT, according to Walt Disney World’s operating calendar. Moana Meet and Greets Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” opens to guests at EPCOT on October 16. With it comes a new meet and greet with Moana located … Read more

Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ Virtual Queue Added to My Disney Experience App

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The Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” virtual queue can now be accessed in the My Disney Experience app. Today is the first day of Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club previews of the new EPCOT attraction. Long lines formed this morning as Disney waited to set up a virtual queue for the previews. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Waits to Set Up Virtual Queue Until Hours-Long Line Forms for Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ Previews

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Disney is setting up a virtual queue for the first day of Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club previews at EPCOT. Cast Members have been previewing the attraction for weeks now, and we were able to visit as guests during the day and at night. Before the attraction officially … Read more

EPCOT Park Passes No Longer Available for Three Journey of Water Annual Passholder & DVC Preview Dates

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EPCOT Park Passes are at capacity for three days of Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” Annual Passholder previews and Disney Vacation Club previews. Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club previews will take place from September 24 through 29 and October 1 through 4. EPCOT Park Passes for September 24, 25, and 29 are no … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Explore Journey of Water, Inspired by ‘Moana’ at Night in EPCOT

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With Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” still going through Cast Member previews, we were recently able to visit the attraction at night. The walkthrough experience was initially announced in 2019 as part of a larger EPCOT refresh and includes characters, imagery, and themes from the 2016 film “Moana.” The attraction is set to open to all … Read more

Journey of Water Inspired by Moana to be Available During Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT

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Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” will have its grand opening at EPCOT on October 16, 2023, the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. We now know that the new attraction will be available during Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours for Walt Disney World hotel guests starting that day. Early Theme Park Entry … Read more

BREAKING: Moana Meet and Greet Coming to EPCOT Near Journey of Water

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As part of the opening of Journey of Water Inspired by Moana, a Moana meet and greet featuring the heroine is coming to EPCOT. Moana Meet and Greet at EPCOT Announced this morning as part of the Disney Parks panel at Destination D23, guests will be able to meet Moana near her new attraction starting … Read more

BREAKING: Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Opening at EPCOT October 16

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The Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana walkthrough attraction at EPCOT will open on October 16, the company announced at Destination D23 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Saturday. Journey of Water Opening Date October 16 serves as a long-awaited tangible date for the opening of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana; it had previously just … Read more

“The Best Part of EPCOT’s Reimagining” – Tom’s Honest Review of Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT

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Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” is nearly the last piece of the puzzle when it comes to the long-term EPCOT reimagining. The new walkthrough attraction has yet to have its grand opening, but we were able to experience it during Cast Member previews. Now we’re bringing you our honest review of the highly controversial … Read more