Another epic blockbuster is coming to Orlando’s theme parks. Disney has announced plans to create a multiple attraction land at Animal Kingdom based on the mega hit movie Avatar.

Construction of the Avatar adventure is expected to begin in 2013 and be completed in about five years at a cost of $500 million. Disney’s new Avatar land would incorporate elements from the 2009 Avatar movie that grossed $2.8 billion at the box office, as well as elements from Avatar sequels scheduled to hit movie screens in 2014 and 2015.

The Avatar land would consist of multiple attractions associated with the film’s fictional world called Pandora while also including themed shops, restaurants and entertainment.

Disney could also eventually build additional Avatar lands at its other theme parks worldwide.

Avatar marks the first new attraction at Animal Kingdom since the opening of the $100 million roller coaster, Expedition Everest.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is proud to announce the birth of a new baby boy. The yet to be named offspring tipped the scales at a very healthy 311 pounds!

The newborn African elephant becomes a sixth elephant born at Animal Kingdom and is now the park’s 12^th elephant in the herd. The mother, Vasha, was impregnated through artificial insemination in 2009 and gave birth following a 22-month gestation period. Vasha earlier gave birth to another calf, Kianga, back in 2004.

Vasha is currently nursing her newborn and the baby elephant will gradually be acclimated to the rest of the herd in the coming weeks.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in Orlando, FL now offers a back stage tour with an up-close look at some of the park’s most intriguing wild animals.

The park’s new Wild Africa Trek, which debuted this week, is a separate ticket adventure designed to take small groups, up to 12 people, through the forests and behind the usual guest areas on a special 3-hour guided tour.

Tours cost are currently $129 in addition to regular theme park admission and are limited to guests 8 years and older. However, the trek is not for the light-hearted as it includes a tethered rope bridge crossing high above the pathway to the park’s safari vehicle crossing and the Safi River filled with crocodiles. Don’t worry, there’s also a safety net.

Guests will also trek across rugged terrain with inclines, obstacles and stairs. But the rewards include up close encounters with some of Animal Kingdom’s most wonderful creatures including hippos, lions, elephants, giraffes and gazelles.

The tour also includes a light snack during a rest stop at Boma where guests can sit and enjoy an amazing view of the African savannah and some of its wild creatures.

More details on the tour, visit www.disneyworld.com/disneyafricatrek or call for reservations at 407-939-8687.

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Walt Disney World in Orlando is one of the most visited destinations in the country. It has a lot of fun activities for the entire family. Disney World in Orlando offers a variety of theme park options, including Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot. Each of these theme parks offer a different experience and each is big enough that you can spend a full day or more to cover it completely. So, it makes sense to buy your Disney vacation packages which covers multiple park options. You can get packages online to save a lot time that you would otherwise spend waiting in the long lines at the ticket counter.

Orlando vacation packages are typically built around visits to the area’s most popular theme parks – Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld. Yet an Orlando vacation offers access to a plethora of other attractions and venues ideal for the entire family.

Dinner shows and themed restaurants provide added entertainment value after a long day at the parks, or simply as a fun-filled alternative for a day away from the hustle and bustle of the parks.

If you’re looking for some Orlando fun, try out Pirates Dinner Adventure, Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show, the Outta Control Dinner Show or one of the many other themed restaurants ranging from Emeril’s and Jimmy Buffet’s to the T-Rex and Rainforest Café!

Pirates Dinner Adventure puts you smack in the middle of a pirate’s world and all of the swashbuckling action that comes with it. An interactive show, you’ll be entertained with an astonishing display of special effects wizardry, aerial artistry, swordplay, dynamic duels and daring. A classic story of good vs. evil, the Pirate Dinner Adventure offers a perfect blend of action, adventure, comedy and romance the entire family can enjoy. And, of course, you’ll receive a hearty meal fit for a king…or a hungry pirate.

At Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll be asked to bring both your investigative skills and your appetite. But be prepared to laugh your way through the evening.

You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you experience one of 13 original comedy/mystery shows, all while enjoying a delicious meal with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Just be ready to mingle with a variety of outrageous characters. You might even be chosen for a cameo role in the show!

All shows are 2-1/2 hours of scripted mystery, improvisation and audience participation. Watch for anything suspicious, interrogate the suspects and help solve the crime!

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