What is the new attraction in EPCOT 2023?

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.



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Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana (opens October 16, 2023) According to Disney, this “first-ever experience based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios hit film, 'Moana,' will let guests interact with magical, living water in a beautiful and inspiring setting.

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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.

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Ultimately, the answer to the question, “should you skip Epcot?” is ABSOLUTELY NOT as of 2023. Navigating the sea of construction walls isn't really as bad as it might seem–and while it'll be a lovely environment once finished, there aren't any rides you'll miss in that Giant Epcot Dirt Pit.

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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.

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EPCOT Refurbishments and Closures
  • Harmonious will close April 2, 2023, EPCOT Forever will return April 3, 2023.
  • Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will open in late 2023.


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New Rides & Attractions Coming to Walt Disney World in 2023
  • Journey of Water Inspired by Moana | EPCOT October 16, 2023. ...
  • Moana Meet and Greet | EPCOT October 16, 2023. ...
  • Figment Meet and Greet | EPCOT September 10, 2023. ...
  • Meet Mirabel at Fairytale Garden | Magic Kingdom September 15, 2023.


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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.

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Kingda Ka is quite simply the tallest coaster in the world and fastest roller coaster in North America. Is that impressive enough to warrant royalty? You bet it is. This upside down U-shaped track bolts up 45 stories in the sky—that's 456 feet high!

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Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT — Opening October 16th, 2023! 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.

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Epcot's icon is the impressive Spaceship Earth geosphere, affectionately referred to by most as the giant golf ball.

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There are 11 rides at EPCOT in 2023, and only 9 rides at Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. With the addition of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, EPCOT attractions have even taken a spot as some of the best thrill rides in Orlando!

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Standing 141 feet (43m) tall, this Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter is the same model as Takabisha at Fuji-Q Highland in Japan. However, this one has a 121.5° drop, making it the world's steepest coaster, explains CoasterForce.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain has the most roller coasters of any amusement park in the world (20), so it's safe to say that it has earned its title as the Thrill Capital of the World. The newest coaster in this park is Wonder Woman Flight of Courage, a single-file ride that will take you 13 stories up into the sky.

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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are:
  • January 1, January 13-18.
  • February 17-26 (President's Day)
  • March 17 – April 16 (Spring Break & Easter)
  • May 26 – August 13.
  • November 17-26 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week)
  • December 15 -31 (Avoid Christmas and New Year's Weeks)


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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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If you're looking for the best Disney park between EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios, we would have to say EPCOT has the edge. Hollywood Studios used to be the park with the newest and most exciting attractions, but we would have to say that EPCOT has now taken that place with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

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In a post from Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley, he writes that “with the transformation now well under way” they have decided to close the EPCOT Experience and “make way for exciting new activities of the Odyssey pavilion to create a great experience for our guests.”

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EPCOT tickets: $114 to $179. Disney's Hollywood Studios tickets: $124 to $179. Disney's Animal Kingdom tickets: $109 to $159.

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