Revealed at D23's Destination D 2016 at Walt Disney World, the artwork showcases the Na’vi River Journey ride that will open as part of the World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Summer 2016. (Photo : YouTube/Inside the Magic)
"Avatar 2" has been long overdue ever since the original film opened in theaters in 2009. Although the next installment in James Cameron's sci-fi/fantasy/action series will not be releasing until 2018, fans will not have to wait that long to experience the world of "Pandora."
The "Avatar"-inspired theme park, "Pandora - The World of Avatar," will open its doors to the public next summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek made the announcement at D23's Destination D event, which is essentially a convention for Disney's theme park fans.
Concept art of bridge and merchandise locations Wind Traders and Pongu Pongu at Pandora - the World of Avatar unveiled at #DestinationD pic.twitter.com/GLxKeKJdqW
— ED92 (@ED92live) November 19, 2016
At the event, Chapek also shared concept artwork and dished out additional details about the theme park and its rides. The park's main restaurant will be called "Satu'li Canteen," inspired by Na'vi art and cultural items, the eatery will serve something called as Pongu Pongu, which is a "special drink location," according to Digital Trends.
The park will have two main attractions; the "Na'vi River Journey" and the "Flight of Passage." The "Na'vi River Journey" will take guests on a boat ride through a sacred river surrounded by a bioluminescent rainforest. The ride will also include an encounter with a Na'vi Shaman, a figure that shares a deep connection with the life force of Pandora, according to Inside The Magic.
#D23 #DestinationD: James Cameron & Imagineer Joe Rohde play-acting about Pandora—The World of #AVATAR (aka #AvatarLand) as a "real" place pic.twitter.com/bCvf7GqHVD — Theme Park Times (@ThemeParkTimes) November 20, 2016
The "Flight of Passage" attraction will allow guests to enjoy the stunning visuals of Pandora as they experience a ride on the dragon-bird like creatures known as Banshees. The entrance bridge to "Pandora," which connects "Pandora" to Animal Kingdom, has already been completed and there is a storyline behind it.
According to the story, the bridge was constructed when a destructive organization known as the RDA invaded Pandora. After their departure, the bridge serves as an entry base camp for Alpha Centauri Expeditions, an eco-tour group that organizes trips to Pandora for explorers and adventure seekers.
Check out some of the concept artwork of "Pandora - The World of Avatar," in the video below:
