Disney sheds light on Journey of Water Inspired by Moana participation in Extended Theme Park Hours and Early Entry

Sep 12, 2023 in "Journey of Water Inspired by Moana"

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Posted: Tuesday September 12, 2023 10:18am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has confirmed that the new Journey of Water Inspired by Moana at EPCOT will be included in both Extended Evening Hours and Early Entry when it officially opens on October 16, 2023.

Journey of Water Inspired by Moana overview

Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests will be able to experience Journey of Water Inspired by Moana every day from 8:30 am, 30 minutes before it opens to day guests at 9 am.

Deluxe hotel guests can see the attraction after dark from 9 pm to 11 pm on days when Extended Evening Hours is offered at EPCOT.

Find our more about the new attraction with our in-depth look at EPCOT's Journey of Water Inspired by Moana.

Journey of Water Inspired by Moana overview

Walt Disney World Extended Evening Hours Participating Hotels

Disney Deluxe Resorts

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney's Beach Club Resort
Disney's BoardWalk Inn
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney's Beach Club Villas
Disney's BoardWalk Villas
Disney's Old Key West Resort
Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
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gerarar3 days ago

JohnD7 days ago

I went with a family with an 8 year old boy. He absolutely loved it. The father, maybe not so much. LOL. Epcot needed more kid friendly attractions and this fits the bill.

Bocabear7 days ago

It was absolutely mobbed when we were there 2 weeks ago...no big line to get in, but the paths were packed full of people, there was no time or space to enjoy the little effects and things, and by the time we got to the TeFiti area, there were so many people taking selfies that you could not even really see the TeFiti figure and the area... It was a major clog point. I would have liked to have gone back later in the day to see if the crowds went down, but it was a fairly unpleasant experience. I thought that what we saw was very nicely done, but don't think I will ever feel like it was a good thematic match for it's location... Now if The Living Seas was themed to a South Pacific research station...and it had been built around the entrance area between the Land and Seas... it might have been a better fit....

flyerjab8 days ago

This was a great addition. And for the record, we have been there multiple times now and it was always full. You learn something and it is fun. I would imagine as it gets hotter this will just get more and more crowded.

Drdcm8 days ago

One would think that this would be a person they would encourage to come to the grand opening… I do like it though

Sirwalterraleigh8 days ago

…looks about as empty as usual

wdwmagic8 days ago

Voice of Moana, Auli'i Cravalho Visits EPCOT's Journey of Water Inspired by Moana https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/journey-of-water-inspired-by-moana/news/09jun2024-voice-of-moana,-aulii-cravalho-visits-epcots-journey-of-water.htm

Incomudro29 days ago

Excellent! Very happy to see it back up so quick, and that it's not going to be an "oh well.."

Disone30 days ago

It was still under it's one year warranty from the contractor ;). Joking..... Or.....

MisterPenguin30 days ago

Disney fixed something. I thought that didn't happen.

Disone30 days ago

Nice. Quick repair. Maybe just a late growing pain.

tparris30 days ago

Looks like the finale effect is back open. https://blogmickey.com/2024/05/moana-journey-of-water-big-wave-ocean-finale-effect-repaired-at-epcot/

Bocabear31 days ago

EXACTLY! and Moana would have looked better in DAK.... And maybe a splash Zone themed to an Oceanographic Institute actually on the same side of the monorail beam as the Living Seas would have been a better choice.... Something that matched the style of the front half of the park....

Chef idea Mickey`=May 17, 2024

Keep kids entertained, something to cool off. However if that is the case how come Hollywood Studios doesn't offer one or Animal Kingdom. If the Dino playground is going away for good then that's removing something for the kids. Hollywood Studios could use something water it's hot there.