Explore the wonders of water along a lush trail that's fun for all ages—based on the Disney animated film Moana.
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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.
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.
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.
The decision was made to postpone development of the Mary Poppins-inspired attraction and Spaceship Earth at this time.” While the Walt Disney World spokesperson used the term “postpone” in the statement, that typically means a project is cancelled or shelved indefinitely.
Moana is the daughter of a tribal chief on a remote island. Her village never ventures beyond the reef because of the inherent danger of the ocean. However, the island is dying, and the only solution requires venturing across the sea.
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.
Now, inspired by the film 'The Princess and the Frog', Tiana's Bayou Adventure will replace Splash Mountain as Walt Disney World. The new installment will offer sights and sounds of New Orleans to both the resorts in 2024.
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.
Walt Disney World has shared details about Luminous: The Symphony of Us, which is the all-new nighttime spectacular coming to EPCOT in December 2023 for the Disney100 festivities in Florida. This post shares details, concept art, and commentary about the new fireworks show. (Updated September 9, 2023.)
Elsa & Anna are greeting guests daily in their summer cabin, Royal Sommerhus. Available from 9:45 AM to 6:45 PM daily. As you make your way into EPCOT, stop and visit with some Disney Pals in World Celebration near Spaceship Earth. Meet Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto as they rotate out every 30 minutes or so.