{
  "id": 899453,
  "title": "Avatar Boat Ride Attraction at Disney California Adventure First Look – D23",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/avatar-boat-ride-attraction-at-disney-california-adventure-first-look",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-14T16:43:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/avatar-boat-ride-attraction-at-disney-california-adventure-first-look-d23"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Disney has unveiled a sneak peek of an upcoming attraction at the Avatar Destination at Disney California Adventure through a rockwork model showcased at the D23 fan event in Anaheim. The model reveals a boat ride with a capacity of at least 30 guests per vessel, a significant increase from the 22-24 people the Pirates of the Caribbean boats can hold. The ride will be situated in the northeast corner of the park, adjacent to the Disneyland Monorail. While the design bears resemblance to Na'vi River Journey at Disney Animal Kingdom, the boat's capacity and movement capabilities suggest a different ride system, potentially similar to that used in Pirates of the Caribbean at Shanghai Disneyland. Disney fans are speculating that the attraction might share this advanced ride system, which allows for greater movement than a straightforward path. Further details about the attraction are expected during the Disney Experiences panel at D23. Apart from the Avatar Destination, Disney is also hosting a Kingdom Hearts panel at the event, where fans may get news about Kingdom Hearts 4, considering the company's high regard for the long-running RPG series. IGN's Ryan McCaffrey, the executive editor of previews and host of IGN's weekly Xbox show, Podcast Unlocked, expressed excitement about the panel, tweeting about his love for Taylor ham over pork roll.",
  "summary": "Disney has revealed a first look at one of the attractions coming to the Avatar Destination (colloquially referred to as Avatar Land until Disney gives us an official name) at Disney California Adventure in the form of a boat ride. This first look comes via a new rockwork model at the D23 fan event happening in Anaheim this weekend.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}