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New 'Rivers of Light' show to open at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Spring 2016
There are changes coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom which will result in a much different experience for the Disney World theme park's guests. From what has been considered a "half-day park" to many there are numerous additions in the works that will extend the available attractions into the night.
Rivers Of Light
The first such addition that will open for the public in the Spring of 2016 will be a night time show called 'Rivers of Light.' This Disney's Animal Kingdom evening show will be a strong reason to extend your day because you will not want to miss this story filled journey of light, water, and music that will take the essence of the Animal Kingdom park and bring it together for an emotional show.See the show description as shared by the Disney Parks Blog:
The show will take place on Discovery River between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest – take a close look and you can you see the Tree of Life in the background. In “Rivers of Light,” a pair of mystical hosts come to the river bearing gifts of light. During the show, the hosts set out from the shore on elaborate lantern vessels for a dramatic dance of water and light to summon animal spirits. With the storytellers as your guides, the wonders of “Rivers of Light” builds to a stunning crescendo.
In addition to the show, you’ll also notice the park’s iconic Tree of Life will undergo an amazing awakening as the animal spirits of the tree are brought to “light” by magical fireflies, revealing moments of wonder and enchantment.
To create “Rivers of Light,” Imagineers and Creative Entertainment partnered with the talents of master puppet designer Michael Curry, composer Mark Mancina and the filmmakers at Disneynature. According to Imagineer Joe Rohde, in an interview excerpt from the latest Disney Vacation Planning DVD, the addition of “Rivers of Light” to the park’s offerings will serve as that huge “wow” moment that ends a guest’s visit to the park.
Are you excited?
Do you love Disney's Animal Kingdom as much as we do? Are you looking forward to the additions? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments!!!Glimpse Of Disney World New Attractions - Na'vi River Journey
Construction continues at Disney's Animal Kingdom on the mysterious "The World of Avatar." One glimpse into what the future holds for Disney World guests is the above picture that shows a scene from the Na'vi River Journey.
Here is the brief description and details released from Disney:
Pandora – The World of Avatar will bring a variety of new experiences to the Park, including a family-friendly attraction called Na’vi River Journey. The adventure begins as Guests set out in canoes and venture down a mysterious, sacred river hidden within the bioluminescent rainforest. The full beauty of Pandora reveals itself as the canoes pass by exotic glowing plants and amazing creatures. The journey culminates in an encounter with a Na’vi shaman, who has a deep connection to the life force of Pandora and sends positive energy out into the forest through her music.
Na’vi River Journey will open with Pandora – The World of AVATAR in 2017. Stay tuned to Disney Travel News for more details on this exciting expansion.
New Disney World Attraction Excitement
It is always exciting to get a glimpse of what is coming to Disney World. The World of AVATAR expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom is probably one of the most anticipated because we are not really sure what Disney will create.
Most people agree that the original AVATAR movie was visually amazing. The scenes of Pandora and it's inhabitants were like nothing we had experienced before. What we don't know is how this will translate into a series of Disney World attractions that we will want to experience over and over again.
Who is excited for The World of AVATAR to be completed? We are if for no other reason than the fact that we love Disney's Animal Kingdom and are looking forward to getting rid of the construction and adding attractions to our day there.
The biggest drawback is that we have to wait until 2017 to get our chance to see, touch, feel, and experience the Na'vi River Journey and the other attractions that are being Imagineered.
