Tom
Staggs, the Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has shared some concept
art for the Avatar-themed land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. More than two
years ago Disney announced that they would be working with director James
Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment to bring the world of Pandora to real life.
"Our
combined team has taken huge steps forward in 'imagineering' Pandora as a real
place for our guests to see, hear and touch. At the first-ever D23 Expo in
Japan, we shared an early glimpse of the plans for AVATAR at Disney’s Animal
Kingdom park and I wanted to share some of these breathtaking images and a
short preview of what’s to come with all of you."
"As
these concept renderings show in epic scale, in the world of AVATAR guests will
encounter awe-inspiring floating mountains and wander through a nighttime
jungle of bioluminescent plants that are alive with light and sound. Guests
will also discover what it feels like to soar into the sky riding a
Banshee."
As
for where in the Animal Kingdom it might be, "The new Avatar-themed land
will be located between Africa and the Oasis and will encompass and expand
beyond the area currently known as Camp Minnie-Mickey. The Festival of the Lion
King is moving its tribal celebration to an all-new theater in the Africa
section of the park."
Staggs
also said that "as part of the largest expansion in the history of the
park, we’ll be adding all-new entertainment experiences, including a new
nighttime spectacular where live music, floating lanterns, water screens and
swirling animal imagery all combine to bring a show to Discovery River that
will delight our guests and truly cap off their day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The park will introduce more nighttime entertainment as well, including live
performers on Discovery Island and a new nighttime version of the Kilimanjaro
Safaris."
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