Behind-The-Scenes Look at Journey of Water Inspired by Moana Rockwork at EPCOT

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Imagineer Zach Riddley shared a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of rockwork in Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT. Here is what Riddley wrote on Instagram: It was great to spend the day on our project site for Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – the new attraction coming to the World Nature neighborhood … Read more

New MagicBand+ Options Arrive, Halloween Crocs, Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary Shirts, Walls Up for Kona Cafe Refurbishment, and More: Daily Recap (8/17/22)

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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 Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Buildings Get Wrapped at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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It feels like every day brings something new to the site of Journey of Water inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT, with the latest change focused on the building-like structures. On the northern end of the site, dirt is piling up for what’s expected to be the pathways along a lush forest of trees that will … Read more

Pathways Become More Defined for Journey of Water Walkthrough Attraction Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT

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Make way, make way, for us to take a peek at what’s new for construction for the new “Moana” inspired attraction, Journey of Water. Our last update showed the expansion getting taller, while today, the crews were staying busy creating pathways and rock structures and bringing in more equipment. There’s more scaffolding on top of … Read more

Structures Getting Taller at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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Construction is going vertical on Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana,” a new walkthrough attraction coming soon to EPCOT. One long structure is now surrounded by vertical supports. Rockwork covers this cluster of structures. They are surrounded by scaffolding and partially covered in tarps, but the walkways through them are clear. One set of scaffolding … Read more

MagicBand+ shopDisney Release Info Revealed, ‘Disney Enchantment’ Falls Flat with MagicBand+, First Look at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’, & More: Daily Recap (7/26/22)

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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 Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Pathways Begin to Take Shape as Rockwork Progresses for Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT

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Construction continues on the faux rockwork that makes up Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT. Our last update addressed the slow-but-sure progression of the fake rocks as they start to form into something distinguishable. From the monorail, we were able to see over the fence into the valley of construction beyond. Crews are … Read more

Disney to Cover Travel Costs for Employee Abortions, Enchantment Fireworks to be Presented Twice Nightly Select Nights in July, and More: Daily Recap (6/24/22)

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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, June 24, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT 6/16/22 (‘Lightyear’ Ears, Fresh New Options at Sunshine Seasons, & More)

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom! We’re starting our day aboard the Walt Disney World Monorail system to take a peek at construction happening around EPCOT and over at Spirit of Aloha by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Construction at Journey of Water Inspired by Moana is progressing along well with new formations rising daily. Over on … Read more

Winter Holiday Announcements Coming This Week, ‘Halfway to the Holidays’ Treats and Popcorn Bucket, ‘Gravity Falls’ Creator Shares Censoring by Disney’s Standards & Practices, and More: Daily Recap (6/20/22)

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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 Monday, June 20, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Construction Continues on Fake Rocks at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has now been open for a few weeks, but construction continues on another new EPCOT attraction — Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana.” More and more concrete has been added to the rock structures of Journey of Water. The walkthrough attraction will have various water features and rocky structures. … Read more

‘Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular’ Actor Passes Away, Aerial Photos of Disney’s Blizzard Beach Refurbishment, Halloween 2022 at Disneyland Announced, & More: Daily Recap (6/13/22)

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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 Monday, June 13, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

More Concrete Added to Faux Rocks at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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More concrete has been added to the faux rocks at Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana,” a new walkthrough attraction coming to EPCOT. The rocks are being formed around steel supports and rectangular concrete structures. Several more steel supports are now visible throughout the construction site for more faux rocks. No rocks have been added … Read more

Concrete Added to Faux Rocks at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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It’s been a few weeks since we checked in on Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in EPCOT, and the faux rocks of the walkthrough attraction are coming along nicely. Crews have mostly been constructing the rocks in this area, around the concrete structures. Smaller rock structures have been shaped around support poles. While most … Read more

More Rocks Constructed For Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT

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Rockwork continues to take shape throughout Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana,” a new walkthrough attraction coming soon to EPCOT. Grey rockwork is now visible around several concrete structures. The rocks are formed with wire mesh. The structure in the background, with a long awning attached it it, has yet to receive any rockwork. Scaffolding … Read more

More Rockwork Added to Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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Crews have begun installing more faux rockwork throughout Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana,” an upcoming attraction at EPCOT. The rocks are formed with wire mesh material. They can now be seen along one of the shorter structures and in the space between full structures. The first rockwork was formed around a larger concrete wall, … Read more