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Friday, August 14, 2015

Avatar Land Preview Model Dazzles at D23 EXPO

Disney fans got an impressive first look at the Avatar Land Preview Model that debuted in the Disney Parks Exhibit area of the show floor at the D23 EXPO.


We have seen glimpses of Avatar Land over the months since they have began building but nothing compared to what is being showed off at the expo. This is Imagineer Joe Rohde's most amazing works yet. The details in the model not only show the unique world of Pandora with its flora and fauna but the model shows the existence of a military zone with large building and perimeter fences. 

There appears to be a possibility of two or three entrances including one where the old Camp Minnie Mickey used to be (located where the bridge is in the picture), another entrance appears to be near the Africa part of Animal Kingdom.  Other parts of the model of detail to notice, are the floating mountains in the back of the model. A cliff face which appears to force perspective that will make the cliffs look larger when they are actually smaller. The cliffs will hide the main building which will hold the main attraction of Pandora, the Banshee ride, which will feature similar technology to Epcot's Soarin'.  The other boat ride attraction set to be the second big attraction of the land is not shown in the model. 


Joe Rohde was on hand to answer any questions on the details of the impressive model, with nothing like it never seen before. A bust of a native Navi from Pandora was also on hand for photo ops with fans. 

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