Is Disney World making a Moana ride?

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is scheduled to open October 16, 2023 within World Nature—the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world.



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Disney announced at Destination D23 that Moana's Journey of Water will open on Oct 16, 2023! Moana will also be coming to World Nature for a character meet-and-greet with guests in her dedicated space near Journey of Water.

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In terms of the latest news, Walt Disney World announced that Moana will greet fellow voyagers on Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park beginning April 22, 2023.

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Journey of Water Inspired by Moana is a new attraction coming to EPCOT at Walt Disney World in the front of the park between Spaceship Earth and World Showcase.

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Disney announced plans to close Splash Mountain – at Disneyland and Walt Disney World – in 2020 after a petition to change the beloved water ride's theme went viral.

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2023 marks the end of its transformation with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, opening Oct. 16. World Celebration will also be completed in December with a new statue of Walt Disney in an area called Dreamers Point and a new exhibition space called CommuniCore Hall.

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Moana at EPCOT Also, Moana herself will arrive in World Nature on October 16, 2023, and start greeting guests in her own dedicated space near Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT.

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All the NEW Rides and Attractions at Disney World in 2023 and 2024
  • TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom — NOW OPEN!
  • Mirabel Meet-and-Greet — NOW OPEN!
  • Soarin' Over California Returns to EPCOT for a Limited Time — NOW OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME!
  • Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT — Opening October 16th, 2023!


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Te Fiti Will Watch Over the Journey of Water The Te Fiti you'll see in EPCOT was developed in a close collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and its Creative Legacy team.

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Construction at Journey of Water - Inspired by Moana is continuing at EPCOT, and here is the latest look at the area as seen from the monorail. Journey of Water Inspired by Moana will open in World Nature at EPCOT in fall 2023.

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However, Disney directors eventually decided that it was too risky to venture into city planning now that its biggest advocate was gone. Roy persisted and took the reins on the project, coming out of retirement, but he could not convince the board to build EPCOT.

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EPCOT Refurbishments and Closures
  • Harmonious will close April 2, 2023, EPCOT Forever will return April 3, 2023.
  • Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will open in late 2023.


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Needless to say, Disney has made no official announcements to close any of its wonderful Theme Parks, and as of now, the Walt Disney World Resort is still home to four: Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disneys Animal Kingdom with each Disney World Park at the Disney Resort having unique rides, ...

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Disney Closes a Ride at Major Disney World Resort The near-constant wear and tear means that the Walt Disney Company is in an ongoing state of maintenance. Fun Fact: Every Disney Park performs routine ride maintenance, resulting in closures.

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