LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Here's a holiday treat: Disney has just posted an in-depth preview of its upcoming attraction Pandora: The World of Avatar.
Pandora Concept Art ©Disney
The new land is being built at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
In November, Disney revealed several new details about Pandora. It will feature a restaurant, gift shop and two new attractions.
Pandora: The World of Avatar is scheduled open summer 2017.
-- Park Plans --
During a presentation at D23’s Destination D event at Disney World, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek provided a construction update on Animal Kingdom's newest land.
Scaffolding has been removed from the entry bridge -- near Tiffins restaurant -- that connects Pandora to the rest of the park.
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Per the storyline of the land, the bridge will serve as an entry into the base camp of Alpha Centauri Expeditions, an eco-tour group.
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Details about the land's two main attractions were also revealed.
First is the family-friendly Na'vi River Journey, which will send guests down a sacred river hidden within a bioluminescent rainforest.
Na'vi River Journey (Pandora Concept Art ©Disney)
At the end of the ride, guests will encounter a Na'vi Shaman.
The second attraction is the Avatar Flight of Passage.
Avatar Flight of Passage (Pandora Concept Art ©Disney)
Guests will experience riding a Banshee over the world of Pandora.
Disney also released concept art of some of the things guests will see inside the land.
Satu'li Canteen will be the main restaurant featured in Pandora. It will feature Na'vi art.
Satu'li Canteen (Pandora Concept Art ©Disney)
Pongu Pongu will be a special drink location with a unique design.
Pongu Pongu (Pandora Concept Art ©Disney)
For merchandise, guests can visit Windtraders. The shop will have toys, science kits, culture items and more.
Pandora-The World of Avatar in among other expansions at Disney World including the upcoming Star Wars-theme land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Watch a behind the scenes video below: