We recently welcomed Te Fiti to the World Nature neighborhood of EPCOT in Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana and we are thrilled to be celebrating this moment!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Epcot is the second biggest Disney Park at Disney World Orlando, offering four main areas known as 'neighbourhoods', and features 10 rides with the latest addition of Remy's Ratatouille adventure.
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.
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.
Here's all the ways to see Anna and Elsa by park. 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. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Meeting MoanaMoana can currently be met in Adventureland at Disneyland (DLR), and during special ticketed events at WDW (MNSSHP and MVMCP). At Disney Aulani Moana can be found around the Waikohole Valley intermittently throughout the week.
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.
If you're into rides more than general theme park merriment and atmosphere, we suggest skipping Epcot, as it doesn't offer as many thrills. However, families, foodies and world's fair enthusiasts will likely enjoy their time at this concept park. Featured image courtesy of Walt Disney World.
EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children. With that said, a full day at EPCOT is highly recommended for first-timers.
Epcot attracts Disney Resort hotel guests on Mondays. As such, we're left with Tuesday and Wednesday, the quietest days throughout the year, and during festivals such as the Epcot International Festival Of the Arts and Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.
Epcot may not reach capacity as often as Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, but some days are still better than others. For the shortest waits at Epcot, aim to visit: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (top pick) Mondays and Thursdays (second best, however Thursday evenings can sometimes be a little rowdy)