Though delayed due to COVID-19, it looks like work is picking up on the new Moana-inspired walkthrough attraction, Journey of Water, at EPCOT. Construction has finally gone vertical on the old site of Innoventions East. Metal framework has gone up on one end of the construction site. We recently noticed dirt being moved around as … Read more
We have been watching the slow demise of Innoventions West at EPCOT for years, and now only a small section of the building remains standing. Only this last square of beams still towers over the construction walls, with everything else having been torn down. This may very well be the last time we’ll see any … Read more
The historic transformation of EPCOT is moving right along! We have been keeping you updated on the future World Celebration neighborhood construction thus far. Now, the World Nature neighborhood construction is underway. The waterways between The Land and The Seas pavilions have been drained, an action that is necessary to make way for the Moana-themed … Read more
It looks like the path to the Journey of Water Inspired by Moana at EPCOT has been reduced to a trickle, according to a new USA Today report. The article, which includes quotes from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro, confirmed that the walkthrough experience isn’t expected to open this year. Thankfully, this … Read more
Even with some projects being indefinitely postponed or modified around EPCOT, it looks like at least one job may be resuming. We spotted construction crews on the demolition site of Innoventions West, suggesting that work could soon resume. The building was scheduled to be demolished to make way for the Journey of Water and the … Read more
Journey of Water Inspired by Moana was officially announced just last year at the D23 Expo in Anaheim. As we first mentioned in our original Project Gamma post, the presence of a water maze area, known as Journey of Water, would be the final component of the reimagined EPCOT. A date embedded within this morning’s … Read more
Journey of Water Inspired by Moana was officially announced just last year at the D23 Expo in Anaheim. As we first mentioned in our original Project Gamma post, the presence of a water maze area, known as Journey of Water, would be the final component of the reimagined EPCOT. This trail will consist of a … Read more
Soon at EPCOT, you’ll be able to “Begin Your Journey” as new Moana themed construction walls have been erected at the proposed entrance bypass walkway to the side of Spaceship Earth. Originally believed to be the site of the future Journey of Water Inspired by Moana walkthrough attraction that was announced at this year’s D23 … Read more
Today as we zipped through EPCOT on the monorail, we looked down and noticed that some progress has been made on the proposed site for the upcoming water attraction titled Journey of Water. In our last update, we speculated that this area might not be for the actual attraction, but instead may be a bypass … Read more
Greetings, world travelers! Let’s see what’s going on in EPCOT this fine, sunny festival day! Construction on the Regal Eagle, a smokehouse and barbeque restaurant in the America pavilion continues. We saw some guests dancing to the mariachi band at the Mexico pavilion. The old restroom by the Canada pavilion is no longer visible from … Read more
Hello from EPCOT! Come along with us and we’ll see what’s going on in the park today. What a surprise… more holiday merch! Some adorable plush of our favorite friend appeared in MouseGear today. Main Street Tree Farm Mickey is $21.99. His matching Minnie is also $21.99. Chip and Dale come as a set, as … Read more
♫ Have you ever looked beyond today into the future? Picturing a world we’ve yet to see? ♫ It seems those lyrics from Horizons have a new meaning with Epcot’s display at Disney Parks’ “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” pavilion at the 2019 D23 Expo. One of the centerpieces of the exhibit is this stylized model of … Read more
Welcome to WDWNT’s coverage of D23 Expo 2019! We are on the show floor and here to show you all of the details, concept art, and more that’s on display. Some of the biggest announcements yesterday revolved around the ever-changing Epcot, including a Journey of Water interactive walkthrough maze inspired by Moana, the Walt Disney Imagineering … Read more
While a new entrance area, Experience Center, and more has already been announced for the massive overhaul of Epcot, Disney has remained quiet about the future of Innoventions Plaza and the center of Future World since showing off some very early concept art at the 2017 D23 Expo. Well, tonight’s the night, because at D23 … Read more