Disney to Open Avatar Land

The theme park will aim to simulate the world of Pandora.

The Walt Disney Company has revealed that Pandora–The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27.

Inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar, and created by Walt Disney Imagineering, Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, the 12-acre land will immerse guests in the world of Pandora roughly one generation following the human-Na’vi conflict.

The new land will also feature bioluminescent rainforests, floating mountains and soaring Banshees as well as new rides including Avatar Flight of Passage, which will allow guests to soar across Pandora while riding a Mountain Banshee, and Na’vi River Jouney, which will enable guests to sail down a sacred river hidden within the glowing rainforest.

Additionally, park attendees will also be able to dine at Satu’li Canteen, drink at Pongu Pongu or shop for Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits and more at Windtraders.