So EPCOT will be introducing both a new attraction and a new character meet and greet on that day. Moana will have her own dedicated space for the meet and greet, too — and we got to see some concept art of what it will look like.
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We have one more surprise coming to EPCOT: Starting Oct.16, you'll be able to meet Moana herself! The Wayfinder will greet fellow voyagers in a new area across from the attraction. What can I say except “You're welcome!”
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.
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.
Te Fiti Will Watch Over the Journey of WaterThe Te Fiti you'll see in EPCOT was developed in a close collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and its Creative Legacy team.
The Moana water ride is an exciting addition to EPCOT. By replacing The Seas pavilion and weaving Moana's narrative into its fabric, Disney is ensuring that the park continues to capture the essence of exploration and imagination.
You can meet the princesses throughout World Showcase at EPCOT, each one representing a part of a real-life culture. See Mulan in China, Snow White in Germany, Jasmine in Morocco, Aurora and Belle in France, and Queen Elsa and Anna in Norway.
Moana at EPCOTAlso, 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.
At EPCOT, Anna and Elsa have their own meet-and-greet location at the Royal Sommerhus in the Norway pavilion. You wait in one line and then meet both of them separately.
Character DiningEnjoy a magical dining experience, meeting Cinderella in the majestic Grand Hall and other Disney princesses in the Banquet Hall above. Step inside a medieval castle for a memorable meal. You may see—or even meet—Princess Tiana, Ariel, Belle, Snow White and Aurora.
There are Disney princess dresses sold at every WDW theme park, many resort gift shops, and at several shops at Disney Springs. You'll find the largest selection at Mouse Gear at Epcot, the World of Disney at Disney Springs, and Castle Couture at the Magic Kingdom.
If you want to find Mary Poppins in the Theme Parks, then Epcot is the best place to do that because she meets daily in the United Kingdom pavilion in World Showcase.
All of the Harmonious barges in the World Showcase lagoon at EPCOT have finally been removed, and the beautiful views are back!! Here is a multi angle video around the World Showcase during the day and evening timeframe. All the footage is from May 17th & 18th 2023 Thanks for watching!
EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon is now free of all the Harmonious show platform barges. Last night, the final two taco-shaped barges from Harmonious were removed from the lagoon and moved backstage to begin demolition.
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.