It’s been a long wait, but it’s almost here. Opening May 27, 2017, the mythical world of Pandora (from the movie "Avatar") is the largest expansion in the history of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The imaginary land is filled with floating mountains and bioluminescent rainforests. But the biggest thrill of Pandora is the two new rides. The Na'vi River Journey is a family boat ride where guests meet the Shaman of Songs (a life-like animatronic Na’Vi with detailed facial movements).
The second ride, Flight of Passage, will take guest aboard “living, breathing” banshees for an unforgettable flight.
Pandora is expected to be filled with glowing plants, amazing creatures, a new restaurant and, of course, a Pandora gift shop.
Volcano Bay Water Park – Universal
A new Water Park is coming to Orlando – the 532 acre Volcano Bay Water Park will open May 25, 2017, at Universal Orlando. Among the innovative water rides of the tropical island theme park, will be the 200 ft. Tall Krakatau volcano at the center of the park featuring water falls by day and lava flows at night. Inside the volcano is a 125 ft. tall trap door-launch speed slide taking guests on a thrilling ride through the volcano that ends in a splash pool at the bottom. There will also be rafts, body slides, a lazy river and a water play fortress.
Race Through New York starring Jimmy Fallon – Universal
Join Jimmy Fallon on the Race Through New York starring Jimmy Fallon ride opening April 6, 2017. Guests will become members of the Tonight Show's studio audience in an ultimate race through New York City, from the deep subway tunnels to the tallest skyscrapers along with colorful NY characters, famous landmarks and more.
Virtual Reality Kraken – SeaWorld
SeaWorld Orlando will be the first theme park in Florida to apply virtual reality technology to a roller coaster ride. In the summer of 2017 guests will have the option of wearing special headsets that will take them on a VR deep sea mission to encounter mythical sea creatures (including the fantastic Kraken) when they ride the Kraken roller coaster.
Miss Fortune Falls – Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
One of the longest water rides at any Disney water park is coming to Orlando. The family-friendly raft attraction will be at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Miss Fortune Falls takes guests on an adventure through Captain Oceaneer's past, along with rare artifacts that Miss Fortune collected on her treasure hunts, then plunges into a white-water rafting voyage.
Lego Ninjago – Legoland
lego ninjago World opened in January 2017. Meet favorite Ninjago characters, climb a rock wall, build a LEGO temple, and train like a ninja. On LEGO Ninjago the ride, guests can live their ninja LEGO adventures and blast fire, lightning, and ice with their hands.
There are many other fun adventures in the making, too, but that’s for a later date. Meanwhile, get ready to enjoy all the new attractions. They’ll be here soon.
