“The Best Part of EPCOT’s Reimagining” - Tom’s Honest Review of Journey of Water Inspired by Moana

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, a new walkthrough attraction at EPCOT. He compares this project to other recent expansions in the park, such as Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. While he criticizes other additions for lacking the educational spirit or thematic cohesion of the original park, he concludes that the Moana attraction successfully marries Disney storytelling with the edutainment mission of EPCOT. He notes that the Moana IP is used as a subtle framework to teach guests about the water cycle rather than being an overt marketing tool. The reviewer praises the high quality of the placemaking, the beautiful sight lines featuring Spaceship Earth, and the intuitive, interactive design of the water features. Although he expresses concerns regarding potential operational issues with guest flow and park navigation, he ultimately declares the walkthrough to be the best part of the entire EPCOT reimagining due to its sincerity and immersive quality.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.