While visiting EPCOT earlier today, we noticed some new effects, but unlike the mist and jumping water effects that we spotted more than a week ago, the newest effects required a tuned ear to notice. At the entrance to Journey of Water, which still remains behind construction walls, guests will hear a soft, familiar soundtrack that played a melody of “We Know The Way”, among other melodies, from the Moana movie.
In addition to the soundtrack, guests at the entrance to the attraction will periodically hear the rumble of thunder as the journey of water begins with rain. Essentially, Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana starts the same as the Living with the Land attraction nearby. Accompanying the thunder will be a mist effect and running water over the Heart of Te Fiti logo at the entrance to the self-guided nature walkthrough. Along the trail, guests will find educational signage to learn more about the water cycle. We spotted some of the signs in an April 2023 update. Guests will also hear the call of birds as part of the background sound effects.
We put together a quick video showing the running water and mist effects, followed by a closer listen to the sound effects and soundtrack that guests can expect to hear when the Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana attraction opens this Fall at EPCOT.
VIDEO (watch below or watch on YouTube)
For more on Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana, check out our project overview page below!
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