Na'vi River Journey

Na'vi River Journey
Audio-animatronic of the Shaman of Songs, seen at the end of the attraction experience
Disney's Animal Kingdom
AreaPandora – The World of Avatar
Coordinates28°21′19″N 81°35′29″W / 28.3553624°N 81.5915239°W / 28.3553624; -81.5915239
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateMay 26, 2017 (2017-05-26)[3]
Opening dateMay 27, 2017 (2017-05-27)[1][2]
General statistics
TypeBoat ride
ManufacturerSansei Technologies
DesignerWalt Disney Imagineering
Lightstorm Entertainment
Capacity1,200 riders per hour
Duration5:48
Audio-animatronicsYes
MusicJames Horner
Simon Franglen
Lightning Lane available
Must transfer from wheelchair

Na'vi River Journey is a dark ride attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom's Pandora – The World of Avatar. The ride takes guests through the Kasvapan River of Pandora from the 2009 film Avatar, showcasing native animals and bioluminescent flora, with inclusion of complex Audio-Animatronics.[4]

The Na'vi Shaman audio-animatronic seen towards the end of the ride is the most advanced figure ever designed by Walt Disney Imagineering.[5]

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  2. ^ Smith, Thomas (February 7, 2017). "Just Announced: Pandora – The World of Avatar Will Open May 27 at Disney's Animal Kingdom". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved February 7, 2017.[dead link]
  3. ^ Wolf, Colin. "Disney's Pandora: The World of Avatar is now in soft-opening mode". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  4. ^ Martens, Todd (August 14, 2015). "Here's what Disney World's 'Avatar' land will be like". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  5. ^ Martens, Todd (May 2, 2017). "A visit to Disney's Pandora — what we learned". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 4, 2017.