A new Figment pin is available now at EPCOT, though we’ve heard it’s available at other locations throughout Walt Disney World. Figment EPCOT Pin – $14.99 We found it in the SeaBase shop in World Nature. There were also a few on the display when we found it. We know it has sold out in … Read more
Disney shared a first look at new Cast Member costumes for Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” and The Seas with Nemo & Friends in World Nature at EPCOT. World Nature Cast Member Costumes The new blue costumes are designed to be more comfortable, breathable, and environmentally friendly than before — a running theme with … Read more
While on a recent visit to EPCOT, we spotted more effects testing in Journey of Water Inspired by Moana as Cast Member previews begin. Looking over the new attraction from the Monorail, you can see the dancing water effects and some fog or mist going off in the lower left of this photo. The effects … Read more
It looks like the ramp leading to The Land Pavilion at EPCOT is getting new lighting. We spotted one new light pole and signs of another coming soon. New Exterior Lighting at The Land The new pole has a wood finish, with two white strips for light on either side. It sits on a concrete … Read more
The construction site for a near-complete Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” attraction was being toured by members of Disney Imagineering and Cast Members. Cast and Imagineering Visit Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” While no official word has been heard from Disney, it’s possible this could be a management walkthrough, with various individuals involved … Read more
During a trip to EPCOT this week, we could hear “Moana” music playing from Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” as Walt Disney Imagineering continues tests on the attraction. The pace of work is accelerating to a greater speed than originally anticipated. ‘Moana’ Music Comes Alive The first video in our Tweet below features an … Read more
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, June 20, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos on Instagram of water tests at Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” in EPCOT. Journey of Water Testing As we test and prepare our next attraction to welcome guests later this Fall to World Nature in EPCOT, our Imagineers have begun to teach water how to play in Journey of Water, Inspired … Read more
The bathrooms in what we now know as World Nature have finally reopened after more than a year of refurbishment at EPCOT! World Nature Bathrooms Return Located between The Land and Imagination and butting up against the CommuniCore Hall construction site, these restrooms closed in April 2022 to accommodate their refurbishment, and were seemingly gutted … Read more
More than a year after they closed for refurbishment, the restrooms in World Nature behind the site of CommuniCore Hall are seemingly preparing to reopen as most of the walls are down around the area. World Nature Restrooms at EPCOT While planters still surround the restrooms’ entrance area, the more permanent construction walls surrounding the … Read more
The merchandise kiosks lining the walkway between World Celebration and World Showcase at EPCOT have been refurbished and look like they are being prepped to reopen. EPCOT Merchandise Kiosks This bridge connects World Celebration (formerly part of Future World) to the World Showcase at EPCOT. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the walkway had merchandise kiosks on … Read more
While the Journey of Water inspired by “Moana” is still not set to open until late this year, the walkthrough attraction is getting closer to completion with the addition of the first entry signage at the attraction. Journey of Water Signage Thanks to Twitter user bioreconstruct, we got a look at the attraction’s entrance today, … Read more
We recently had an opportunity to check on the construction progress being made for the Journey of Water walk-through attraction at EPCOT, based on the 2016 film “Moana.” Major milestones have continued to pour in this week, as Disney itself posted a TikTok video sharing detailed glimpses of the attraction’s running water features for the … Read more
Disney shared a TikTok of water flowing through Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT. It’s not the first time water features have been tested, but the first time we’ve gotten such a close look at most of them. Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” Water Features The video features several different water features … Read more
It’s been a few weeks since we took a look at the several EPCOT construction projects. From a new ride share loop in the parking lot to Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana,” there is a lot being built at the park. EPCOT Parking Lot There hasn’t been significant progress on the ride share loop … Read more
