Navi River Journey is a slow moving boat ride through the beautiful Navi landscape.
Attraction Location
Park: Animal Kingdom
Section: Pandora- The World of Avatar
Attraction Information
Wait time: 45-60 minutes on average
Weather Info: Indoor Attraction. Does not close in weather conditions. Queue is uncovered.
Test Seat Locations: There is no test seat for this attraction.
Queue
Queue Style: The queue line for this attraction features a flat switchback system with no inclines or drops.
Climate: Protected from the sun and rain by a covering over the queue.
Lighting Conditions: Covered queue without walls, very slight lighting change going from the outdoor queue to the indoor.
Sound Environment: When full, the queue can become very densely packed and loud.
Ground Conditions: No inclines or drops present, ground is textured with rock style concrete.
Pre-Show
This attraction does not have a pre-show.
Attraction Experience
Vehicle Style: A lower level boat with a step down to get in. Each bench can fit 2-4 riders. Each boat has two rows.
Loading Process: Guests will be assigned a row by a cast member. If traveling with a wheelchair, they must transfer and the wheelchair will be placed to the side. There is a substantial step over the side of the boat, as well as a step down to get to the seat.
Restraint System: No restraints.
Attraction Speed: Slow moving through a water environment. No speed changes until docking. Gentle bobbing in the water is present.
Attraction Dynamics: None present, a flat slow moving journey.
Attraction Lighting: Darkly lit throughout the ride, neon lights are present throughout. There is some very slight flashing with some of the animations present on the screens.
Attraction Climate: Indoors, air conditioned.
Attraction Sound: Mostly quiet with gentle buzzing of insects and noises of animals throughout. Moderate volume singing towards the end.
Attraction POV: Click Here
Deboarding Process: When exiting, there is a step up onto the bench, as well as a step back over the side of the boat. There is no time limit, guests may take as long as needed.
Exit
Exit Conditions: An exit out of a doorway back outside. Drastic lighting change is present.
Special Notes
Mobility: Must be able to transfer to the ride vehicle, elevation changes are present as the boat is lower than the platform.
Neurodivergence: The queue can be noisy and compact if full, however this attractions is very understimulating and calm.
Service Animals: May ride on floor of boat
Deaf/ Hearing Loss: Handheld captioning device is available
Blind/ Low Vision: Audio description is available, lighting changes are present throughout the attraction queue and ride itself.
At A Glance
Can Wheelchairs Ride?No, must transfer down into the boat.
Are There Stairs In The Queue? Nope- the queue is flat with no elevation changes
Is This Motion Sickness Safe? Yes! There is a very slight rocking of the boat, however is it not very fast or sharp and is barely noticeable.
