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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One of the most anticipated Magic Kingdom new rides at Disney World this year is the TRON Lightcycle/Run which opened in Magic Kingdom on April 4th 2023. This new attraction has been in the works at Walt Disney World for years and guests are eager to experience this new attraction this year!
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.
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!
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.
Disney announced at Destination D23 that Moana's Journey of Water will open on Oct 16, 2023! Moana will also be coming to World Nature for a character meet-and-greet with guests in her dedicated space near Journey of Water.
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!
Years after the closure, Mission: SPACE replaced Horizons. So if there ever was a sinkhole, it's clearly fixed. And if you're looking to get your Horizons fix when visiting the park, it's still possible! You can spot nods to the bygone ride in the Mission: SPACE queue.
One of the most anticipated Magic Kingdom new rides at Disney World this year is the TRON Lightcycle/Run which opened in Magic Kingdom on April 4th 2023. This new attraction has been in the works at Walt Disney World for years and guests are eager to experience this new attraction this year!
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.
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!
The Walt Disney Company has a big birthday to celebrate in 2023. It's celebrating 100 years by throwing the biggest event yet in Disney history: Disney 100 Years of Wonder. The heart of the celebration takes place at Disneyland Resort, and that's where the party kicked off Jan. 27, 2023.
Regardless, the crowds will return in mid-October 2023 and won't let up–at least, not consistently–until after winter school breaks end in the second week of January 2024. October through December will likely be the busiest 3-month stretch of 2023 at Walt Disney World, in large part due to peak holiday weeks.
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.
Jasmine and Aladdin often pose for pictures in the Morocco Pavilion of the World Showcase in Epcot. You can find them outside of the Restaurant Marrakesh.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (opened May 27, 2022)Epcot now has its very own roller coaster (complete with a reverse launch)! Way back in July of 2017, Disney made the announcement at the D23 Expo that Epcot would be receiving a new Guardians of the Galaxy 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.
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.
Saying Goodbye. It's official… Splash Mountain at Disneyland will take its final plunge on May 30, 2023. The attraction will be officially closed as of May 31 to begin the transformation into Tiana's Bayou Adventure…and yes, this time Disneyland has confirmed the date.