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

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 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

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

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Yesterday, we caught a glimpse of the first rockwork at Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in EPCOT. Today, the construction site has been expanded and more rockwork added. The steel tower constructed a week ago remains bare. This construction site also encompasses Dreamer’s Point, which will house a new Walt Disney statue. Many small … Read more

First Rock Work Takes Shape at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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The first faux rock work is visible at the construction site of Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in EPCOT. We saw this steel tower structure go up last week. Around the corner, we could see the rock shape against one of the long curved walls. The shape of the rocks is created by wire … Read more

New Tower Structure Visible at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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As we approach the openings of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Connections Café and Eatery, we’re seeing less construction at EPCOT. Walls remain up, however, around the center of the park, where Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” is being built. From the Monorail, we could see the framework of a tower-like structure … Read more

Work Continues on Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ Structures at EPCOT

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There are a lot of construction projects ongoing at EPCOT, but let’s check in on Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in the park’s World Nature neighborhood. Many crew members were working amidst the cluster of concrete structures this morning. There is one square-shaped structure with a metal frame jutting out of it and a … Read more

Walls Installed for New Structure at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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While Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be thrilling EPCOT guests soon, another attraction is still well away from opening. Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” will be a walkthrough attraction in the park’s World Nature neighborhood. Let’s take a look at how construction has progressed since our last update. Construction has come a … Read more

Foundation Coming Together for New Structure at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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While the exterior of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is almost complete, another new attraction is far from opening at EPCOT. Let’s take a look at the construction of Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana.” The short wall in front of this small structure (center) and steel extension has been painted black. Wooden boxes … Read more

Work Continues on Base of New Structure at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” will be a new walkthrough attraction in EPCOT including interactive water features. Let’s take a look at the most recent construction on the project. A metal frame was added to one of the attraction’s concrete structures earlier this month. Several small wood structures now sit in front of one … Read more

Chapek Confirms ‘Mary Poppins’ Attraction at EPCOT is On Hold But Not Canceled

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During the Question and Answer portion, a shareholder asked CEO Bob Chapek about the Disney Parks projects announced before the pandemic but have since been shelved. Chapek pointed to the pandemic as a reason that projects, such as the EPCOT Mary Poppins attraction, have been on hold. He listed several projects that have gone forward, … Read more

New Structure Outlined at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” will be a new walkthrough attraction in EPCOT including interactive water features. Several structures have already been built for the attraction in World Nature and it seems more will be erected soon. Recently, a metal frame was added to one structure, extending out towards the World Nature neighborhood. This … Read more

Metal Frame Expands Concrete Structure at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

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One of the concrete structures at Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in EPCOT has been expanded with a metal frame. We first saw it from the ground, then hopped on the Monorail for a better look. There is a cluster of concrete structures in this area of the site. The new metal framework has … Read more

Excavation Continues at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT

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Though it has no opening date, we’re still keeping a close eye on construction of Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana,” a new walkthrough attraction coming to the World Nature section of EPCOT. Journey of Water is one of the multiple construction projects — along with Connections Café and Eatery and Dreamer’s Point — that … Read more

PHOTOS: Some Areas Cleared of Dirt During Construction of Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering recently filed a permit for Journey of Water inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT. Though we haven’t seen the new structures indicated in that permit yet, we are seeing progress at the construction site. Of course, there are always piles of dirt to be seen at the center of EPCOT. Some construction materials … Read more