Walt Disney World Celebrates New EPCOT Attraction Opening with Community. It's almost time to set sail! The grand opening of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is just days away and we can't wait for voyagers from near and far to explore the wonders of water in new and exciting ways.
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Journey of Water is a new attraction — the first ever inspired by Moana — opening in EPCOT's World Nature on October 16th, 2023! The attraction is a walkthrough trail where guests can “play with magical, living water” in an immersive way.
We're so frogcited about the new rides and experiences coming in 2023, including TRON Lightcycle / Run now running at Magic Kingdom, a new Minion Land now open at Universal Orlando and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT.
On-Ride, Zambezi Zinger, Worlds of Fun Animation. With a nod to the original Schwarzkopf roller coaster at Worlds of Fun, the Zambezi Zinger for 2023 is GCI Titan track and wooden coaster fused into a terrain-layout.
Kingda Ka is the true king of coasters, says expert Nikky J, especially going by the numbers: it's both the tallest roller coaster in the world and the fastest in North America.
With that said, our actual advice is visiting Epcot on a weekday. Mondays through Wednesdays are all equally good. We've noticed a slight uptick in crowds on Thursdays, and a more significant one on Fridays. Still, not nearly as bad as Saturday or Sunday.
When it comes to attractions, Epcot will have more to do in 2023 than it did in the last few years. Plus, Epcot has better atmosphere and food options than any other park at Walt Disney World, which is especially true and important as the phased reopening continues.
EPCOT celebrated its big 40th Anniversary in 2022 with special snacks, unique entertainment, and merchandise (of course). One thing released on the 40th Anniversary was a new set of EPCOT-themed ears, but they had only been available online… until now.
2025 will be a great time to visit The Most Magical Place on Earth. By April 2025, Tiana's Bayou Adventure will likely be open at Magic Kingdom Park. This much-anticipated attraction promises to be both thrilling and magical.
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.
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.
The ride is inside Magic Kingdom, the most popular theme park at Walt Disney World and the world. TRON is located next to Space Mountain, behind Tomorrowland Speedway. If you're looking at Space Mountain from the front, TRON is down a short path to the left.
TRON Lightcycle Run is a new roller coaster by Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World. This covers everything you need to know: opening date, previews, problems, and answers to common questions. (Updated April 11, 2023.)