In this edition of Theme Park Roundup, Disney ramps up promotions for Pandora-The World of Avatar and Universal Orlando wants you to take a wild ride through New York with Jimmy Fallon.
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BIOLUMINESCENT FOREST AND NA'VI AND BANSHEES! OH MY!
All this week, it has been all about Pandora for Disney.
The new “Avatar”-themed land doesn’t open until May, but the company has been heavily promoting it.
Its morning talk show “The View” broadcasted from the Animal Kingdom, while a few of its other shows aired previews of Pandora on Thursday.
The clips provided a closer look at Avatar Flight of Passage, a flying banshee ride, and Na’vi River Journey, a boat ride.
RACE THROUGH NEW YORK
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon officially opens to the public next month.
It’s currently in technical rehearsals, also known as soft opening. If you’re visiting Universal Orlando, you might get a chance to ride it.
Race Through New York will be the first Universal Orlando attraction to use virtual lines.
We had a chance to experience the ride on Tuesday. Click here to see pictures and videos.
THE LEGEND OF VOLCANO BAY
Speaking of Universal, the park just released a backstory for its new water park.
It includes a creation myth for the land and how the Waturi people discovered it.
Inspired by various Polynesian islands, Volcano Bay will feature a variety of attractions, including a twisting raft ride and drop slides.
Volcano Bay is set to open May 25.