3. "Real" Underwater Na'vi
If underwater animatronics are out of the question, then what about actual people? If an underwater attraction at Pandora - The World of Avatar becomes a reality, then there are probably a few ways Disney Imagineers could go about it - you just need to look at the existing rides in the themed land and beyond.
As for the themed land itself, we have Na'vi River Journey and Avatar: Flight of Passage, one a practical experience with audio-animatronics as well as digital projections, and the other entirely simulator-based in wrap-around form.
Should a new attraction transpire, then it could either be practical, entirely digital, or a combination of both. Whether you're marvelling at Pandora's marine life from a safe height, or seeing it up, close and personal, perhaps the best way to go about this would indeed be a mixture of all forms of technology.
Either way, we think that nothing can quite capture the realism of the Na'vi than real-life actors. Sure, motion capture performance isn't something that can exist off-camera, which is why new footage could be filmed for the experience, not unlike the exhilarating Avatar: Flight of Passage.
While the above may not happen, it's good to fantasize. After all, without the power of imagination, the world of Avatar wouldn't have been created. But until the themed land welcomes any new additions, whether it's an attraction or an experience, at least we have Pandora - The World of Avatar to explore.
The themed land is home to two signature attractions - Na'vi River Journey and Avatar: Flight of Passage, floating mountains, alien wildlife, bioluminescent jungle, entertainment in the form of Swotu Wayä Na'vi Drum Ceremony, and shopping and dining outlets such as Windtraders and Satu'li Canteen.
As per 20th Century Studios, the official synopsis for Avatar: The Way of Water is:
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family, the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
Avatar: The Way of Water releases in theaters worldwide on December 16, 2022. Among its huge cast are Sam Worthington (Jake Sully), Zoe Saldana (Neytiri), Michelle Yeoh (Dr. Karina Mogue), Giovanni Ribisi (Parker Selfridge), Kate Winslet (Ronal), and Sigourney Weaver, Vin Diesel and Stephen Lang in undisclosed roles.
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I would ask out of the 2505 people that were asked. How many of those where actually people of color. Of course most people of other raises would not want to see change. Especially if that change represents an African American woman being the new face of a Disney attraction. Thank you Disney for starting to be the face of the much needed change in this world we live in today!