Attraction Taking Shape for Moana’s Journey of Water in EPCOT

Attraction Taking Shape for Moana’s Journey of Water in EPCOT. It seems like every time we take the Monorail around Walt Disney World and head through EPCOT, Moana’s Journey of Water is further and further along. This is a good sign because we want this open and the walls down as soon as possible.

More shrubs and greenery have been installed, pathways are clearly seen, and rock work is clearly visible now. Along with new concert work that blends into World Nature really well. We can also see the water pumps and water station itself that have been installed with tons of piping leading to and from.

Moana’s Journey of Water is due to open by the end of 2023.

Related: Garden Rocks Concert Series Schedule at the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Designed for all ages, Journey of Water will allow guests to explore and engage with water as it travels from our skies to our oceans and back again. Walt Disney Imagineering partnered with artists and cultural consultants from Walt Disney Animation Studios to bring this experience to life, and our team tasked themselves with capturing the beauty of the natural water cycle within the attraction. We were also inspired by Moana’s fierce determination to protect her environment – her bond with the water is unique, and we are excited for guests to learn about the importance of water and experience its playful personality just as she did.

Fans of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana” will be delighted to see familiar shapes and characters carved into the rocks and waterways throughout Journey of Water. A great example of this is Moana herself, who will be positioned proudly – celebrating water’s arrival to our ocean. 

Attraction Taking Shape for Moana’s Journey of Water in EPCOT

As part of our design process, Imagineers create models, mock-ups, and maquettes to bring our beloved characters and stories into the parks in sometimes unexpected ways. Above is a behind-the-scenes look for World Princess Week of Principal Dimensional Designer, Jim Towler, sculpting the foam maquette of Moana for this attraction.

This gives you a glimpse into the earliest stages of our design process, before paint and additional details have been added. Once the pose of the character is defined, sculptors add detail and texture until the emotional expression of the carving is just right. We then do a paint study and often create full-scale samples to test final materials and carving techniques. This process ensures the production and creative vision for the experience align.

Related: Disney Imagineering Gives Closer Look at Journey of Water Inspired by Moana

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