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SEE: Disney’s new Moana-inspired attraction, Journey of Water, begins taking shape

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — An upcoming attraction at Walt Disney World is taking shape.

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On Thursday, Disney shared a look at the progress being made at Journey of Water, inspired by Moana, which is coming to EPCOT.

Disney Imagineers and a crew of artisans are sculpting the rockwork in the upcoming attraction’s immersive exploration trail.

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Fans of the film “Moana” will see familiar shapes and characters carved into the waters and waterways of the attraction when it opens, including Moana herself, Disney said.

Journey of Water will be an attraction designed for all ages and allow guests to “explore and engage with water as it travels from our skies to our oceans and back again,” Disney said. It will be located within World Nature in EPCOT.

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An opening day for Journey of Water has not yet been announced.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.