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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Moana at EPCOTAlso, Moana herself will arrive in World Nature on October 16, 2023, and start greeting guests in her own dedicated space near Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT.
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.
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.
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.
If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: Moana is considered both Polynesian and Hawaiian in different respects. She was created by Disney as an amalgamation of various Polynesian cultures and mythologies, but is set specifically on the Hawaiian island of Motunui.
We have one more surprise coming to EPCOT: Starting Oct.16, you'll be able to meet Moana herself! The Wayfinder will greet fellow voyagers in a new area across from the attraction. What can I say except “You're welcome!”
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.
The walk is peaceful, with stunning views of the various resorts around Seven Seas Lagoon. The walking distance between the Polynesian and Magic Kingdom is 1.4 miles (2.3 km). Walking at an average pace of 3 mph should take you about 27 minutes to make the journey.