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Th complete Rivers of Light soundtrack has found its way to YouTube... Absolutely stunning in my opinion (right up there with Illumintion's soundtrack)...additionally, the soundtrack clocks in at just over 18 minutes which makes this a reasonably long show (longer than Wishes or Illumintions) .Enjoy!

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and not use any of the plot from the movie.

Wait - Avatar had a plot?

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^I hope they keep the focus on the world of Pandora itself, and not use any of the plot from the movie. Regardless it looks like it will be a visually stunning place to visit.

I believe I read somewhere, that the timeline of Pandora was several years or so after the movie, which is why the
mess hall is still there. That's all that remains of the old settlement.

That's what I read about the "backstory" of the place.

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Looks like i'll have the same reaction to this as I do Potter: visually stunning and really cool, but I have no interest in the IP itself. I hope the storytelling avoids the Potter trap, where you have to know the IP to really get it...

I can't wait until Avatar Land opens and the first complaints about how the islands aren't actually floating pop up on the TPR social media pages.

[wmayDoes Jeff Johnson count this donkey as a credit?]

Like a lot of people I never really liked the movie but I'm still quite excited about Pandora as a land! It's funny how being in a tactile and physically immersive environment can make for such a great experience even if your not a fan of the work/IP on which it's based on. Again, like a lot of people I feel the same way about HP. I don't care for the movies but I love the theme park version of them.

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Over a month, and no posts! Well, today the Disney Parks Blog released some new info about Pandora- The World of Avatar! Take a look below.

Just Announced: Pandora – The World of Avatar Will Open May 27 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Thomas Smith
by Thomas Smith, Editorial Content Director, Disney Parks

Just moments ago on The Walt Disney Company Q1 FY17 Earnings call, CEO Bob Iger shared the exciting news that Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27.

Pandora - The World of Avatar Pandora - The World of Avatar
This new land will transport guests to the visually stunning world of Pandora. Here, guests will wonder at floating mountains and bioluminescent plants, and can join the Na’vi on two excursions that take adventure to the next level.

First, the family friendly Na’vi River Journey will send guests through a bioluminescent rainforest. Their journey will end in an unforgettable encounter with a Na’vi Shaman, a figure who has a deep connection to the life force of Pandora. And second, Avatar Flight of Passage will offer guests the jaw-dropping experience of exploring the world of Pandora atop a Banshee.

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

Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information.

Disney Parks Blog

Its finally happening! The damn thing is finally going to open!

Also, Visitpandora.com

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Since you'll be riding that thing like a motorcycle, I wonder how the crowd management side will work out.

I mean Tron works well because it is in China and it is a roller coaster...

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I also wonder how bad the capacity of this new ride will be. It seems like it *could* be super, super, low.