Giant robot tour guides to debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Monday, April 9, 2018
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Disney's Animal Kingdom will debut the new "World of Avatar" area at the park next week, and tours of the area will be led by a giant "mech" suit inspired by the movie.

In the movie, scientists develop these mechanical suits to go out into the wilderness and explore the plants and animals.
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In real life, the suits were designed by Robert King and an actor's voice will guide visitors through the 12-acre representation of Pandora.

"To see what is on my screen be created physically, in full scale, in real life, is the payoff," he said.
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