Latest look at 'Journey of Water Inspired by Moana' construction at EPCOT

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Journey of Water Inspired by Moana construction - September 22 2022

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Posted: Friday September 23, 2022 10:48am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Here is the latest look at construction progress on 'Journey of Water Inspired by Moana' at EPCOT.

Journey of Water Inspired by Moana construction - September 22 2022

Since our last look, the rockwork is now much more green and weathered as the scenic artists continue adding more details.

Journey of Water Inspired by Moana construction - September 22 2022

Announced a few weeks ago at D23 Expo, Journey of Water Inspired by Moana will open Walt Disney World in late 2023.

Journey of Water Inspired by Moana concept art - May 2022

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peter114353 days ago

Everything at WDW needs constant attention to keep it in working order. The question is will it get the attention it needs.

fwiw, we had no issues on two walk throughs (one being during previews). We went one night recently -- there was one of the water string areas that was blocked off, another had water flowing but the sound did not corollate with ones strumming of the water. On the same night, the large area where folks make the water shoot super high, well that one was not working. I hope it was just an off night, but it seems a shame if this will need constant attention to keep in working order.

James Alucobond4 days ago

I'm not sure "already not working" is exactly the right framing. There are certain effects—particularly the ones just before the caves where the water rises to meet your hand—that have regularly gone down for maintenance even before the attraction officially opened. I'd be interested to know the why, but it's not performing any worse than when it opened; there just seems to be a reliability issue with that portion for whatever reason.

CntrlFlPete4 days ago

was going to say this. we went through last week to see it at night and I was really surprised how many elements were already not working.

MisterPenguin5 days ago

According to an Unscrupulous source, the water in JoW is heated when temperature in WDW is low. (Or, when it's in the 60's, the water, which has been in the 70-80s, feels heated.)

Rteetz9 days ago

I experienced it for the first time a couple weeks ago now. For what it is it’s lovely. I didn’t find it overly in your face Moana. Yes there is the Te Fiti statue or whatever you want to call it but outside of that Moana is more subtle. I have to say kids were in love with the play aspects. I’ve talked with friends and others too who say their kids loved it. I think that’s really who the target audience is for this and its working.

Disstevefan19 days ago

Ahhh its 5 people PLUS @Centauri Space Station ;)

WondersOfLife9 days ago

Did you find those 5 peoples opinions all on your own??? Good job!

Disstevefan19 days ago

EPCOT is DOOMED.... Might as well change its name to Animal-less Kingdom. Well at least we will always have the food booths ;)

Centauri Space Station9 days ago

keep trying bud

WondersOfLife10 days ago

A side note-- how long has this thing been open? They already have a few water stations and effects not working on this thing. Looks like a maintenance nightmare.