Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon to Close October 2; Second "Moana" Trailer Released

Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon to Close October 2:

What has been rumored for a while now, Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon will close October 2 according to WDWMagic. The Shark Reef at the Typhoon Lagoon allows guests to snorkel through a sunken ship in a 100 x 23 saltwater pool complete with sharks and tropical fish.

An underwater observation area was also available for those guests who don't want get wet and just want to enjoy the view. The reef closure is in preparation for the new attraction in another area of the park, Miss Fortune Falls, that will open in Spring 2017. 

Second "Moana" Trailer Released:

As announced earlier this week, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson premiered the brand new trailer for Disney's "Moana" this morning on Good Morning America. Disney's "Moana" stars Johnson as the demi-god Maui and Auli'i Cravalho as the adventurous teenager, Moana. 

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) meets the once-mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient  quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.

Here is the trailer:

Chase the waves of a new #Moana trailer. The film, starring @TheRock and @AuliiCravalho, opens Thanksgiving. pic.twitter.com/b9WL3n14e7

— Disney (@Disney) September 15, 2016

"Moana" chases the waves into theaters this Thanksgiving Day, November 23.

Catch a Sneak Peak of "Moana" During the Olympics; Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon to Close?

Catch a Sneak Peak of "Moana" During the Olympics on Sunday:

Disney is releasing another sneak peak of "Moana" during Olympics coverage on Sunday. "Moana" is the next Disney Animation hit that is due out in theaters this Thanksgiving, November 23, 2016. Disney's "Moana" stars Auli'i Cravalho as Moana and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the demi-God Maui.

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated adventure about a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfil her ancestors’ unfinished quest. During her journey, she meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds. Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Princess & the Frog”), “Moana” sails into US cinemas November 23, 2016. 

Here is the teaser for the sneak peak on Sunday:

Adventure as far as the eye can sea. Catch a new sneak peek of #Moana this Sunday. 🌺🌊https://t.co/hsYRdGF016

— Disney (@Disney) August 5, 2016

Shark Reef at Typhoon Lagoon to Close?

According to a report by WDW News Today, Shark Reef could be closing at Typhoon Lagoon according to management at the water park. This is after this week's official announcement for the new family water attraction, Miss Fortune Falls that will open next Spring. According to the sources the classic attraction that opened with Typhoon Lagoon in 1989. 

Shark Reef allows guests to snorkel through an unheated, saltwater reef that is populated with stingrays, bonnethead sharks, leopard sharks, and many tropical fish. No word on what would replace the attraction and of course nothing is official until Disney announces anything. However, the attraction has been rumored to be closing for years. Could this be the final nail in Shark Reef's coffin? Stay tuned.