Is Moana at Epcot open?

Fortunately, fans won't have to wait too much longer, or for all of the construction walls to come down in order to experience the new exploration trail! Walt Disney World announced that Moana's Journey of Water will officially open on October 16, 2023.



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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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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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On their website, Disney has let us know that when Moana starts her voyages to EPCOT we can meet with her in World Nature near the entrance to Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. So if you're hoping to meet the princess, make sure you start looking for her as soon as you enter the walk-through attraction.

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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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One of the best things to come out of Animal Kingdom's 25th Birthday is this new Moana meet-and-greet that was introduced.

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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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As part of the exhibit, they revealed that the new attraction will include a huge 16-foot tall Te Fiti, revealing the news along with an absolutely beautiful scale model of the sculpture.

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Epcot updates: what's still coming (and what isn't)
  • World Celebration Gardens (opens December 2023)
  • CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza (opens December 2023)
  • Mickey & Friends (opens December 2023)
  • Dreamers Point (opens December 2023)
  • Figment Meet & Greet (opened September 10, 2023)


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Since the film debuted, we have started to see offerings pop up in the theme parks dedicated to Encanto. We saw Encanto get overlaid on “it's a small world” at Disneyland! It also has found a spot in Fantasmic! at Walt Disney World Resort, and in World of Color — ONE at Disney California Adventure.

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Jasmine and Aladdin often pose for pictures in the Morocco Pavilion of the World Showcase in Epcot. You can find them outside of the Restaurant Marrakesh.

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Aladdin and Jasmine Meet-and-Greet: Jasmine and Aladdin also pose for pictures and sign autographs near Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot.

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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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New Meet-and-Greets Coming to Walt Disney World in 2023 — Say Hello to Figment, Mirabel and Moana! Get out your cameras and autograph books, my froggy friends! Tadpoles and tadpoles at heart will get the chance to meet and take photos with some beloved new characters later this year all across Walt Disney World Resort.

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As with other Tiki God statues, Maui can also be found at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World.

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Join Moana at Aulani Resort to share stories, hugs and snapshots. Come tell her the tales of your travels and hear all about her incredible ocean-going adventures with Maui. Check the Daily 'Iwa for times and locations.

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During their journey, Maui tells Moana about his past. He says that he was abandoned by his parents and adopted by the gods. When Moana and Maui find Te Ka, a spirit risen due to the stealing of the heart of Te Fiti, they fail to get past her and Maui's hook is badly damaged. Upset and let down, Maui leaves Moana.

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Belle, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Snow White, and Jasmine appear regularly. Cinderella rarely appears here as there are two other princess meals (Cinderella's Royal Table at the Magic Kingdom and 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort) that feature her. Ariel sometimes appears in her human form.

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