Ambarino
In Ambarino, nature is king. It’s a vast, untamed wilderness where guests can explore to their heart’s content. Instead of settled areas like much of the rest of the park, this park is scattered with a few abandoned settlements and an Indian village. Like in the game, Ambarino is split between Grizzlies East and Grizzlies West. Grizzlies East is heavily wooded, but Grizzlies West is primarily a mountainous region. Although hiking will be available in Grizzlies West, the majority of the action and attractions will be located in Grizzlies East or at the border between the two regions.
In Ambarino, nature is king. It’s a vast, untamed wilderness where guests can explore to their heart’s content. Instead of settled areas like much of the rest of the park, this park is scattered with a few abandoned settlements and an Indian village. Like in the game, Ambarino is split between Grizzlies East and Grizzlies West. Grizzlies East is heavily wooded, but Grizzlies West is primarily a mountainous region. Although hiking will be available in Grizzlies West, the majority of the action and attractions will be located in Grizzlies East or at the border between the two regions.
As was previously established, one of the primary attractions in Ambarino will be wilderness exploration. When the weather is not too inclement to make exploration dangerous, the bounds of Ambarino will be open to explore. However, to ensure guest safety, numerous safety protocols will be enforced. In addition to signing liability waivers upon checking into the resort, we will take every step to protect our guests. In addition to the GPS tracking feature in ticket cards, motion sensing wilderness cameras, which have become more common and fine-tuned over the past decade, will be placed throughout the woods to ensure that the entire area is covered by cameras. There will also be clearly marked trails, but for guests wanting to go off the beaten path, necessary precautions will be in place to make it as safe as possible.
As was previously established, one of the primary attractions in Ambarino will be wilderness exploration. When the weather is not too inclement to make exploration dangerous, the bounds of Ambarino will be open to explore. However, to ensure guest safety, numerous safety protocols will be enforced. In addition to signing liability waivers upon checking into the resort, we will take every step to protect our guests. In addition to the GPS tracking feature in ticket cards, motion sensing wilderness cameras, which have become more common and fine-tuned over the past decade, will be placed throughout the woods to ensure that the entire area is covered by cameras. There will also be clearly marked trails, but for guests wanting to go off the beaten path, necessary precautions will be in place to make it as safe as possible.
Grizzlies West
Grizzlies West
Grizzlies West will be comprised of two primary attractions. First will be mountain hiking. Guests can take a guided hike with an in-world themed guide. To ensure safety, no solo option will be available for hiking. Guests will hike up a smaller, man-made Mount Hagen, taking in views of the rest of the park. The rest of the mountain range will be mountainous facades primarily, using some of the same technology as was used to make the floating mountains in Pandora: The World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom. Atop the mountain will be several easter eggs including the Morion Helmet. At the base of the mountain, guests can find the second attraction in Grizzlies West, Colter.
Grizzlies West will be comprised of two primary attractions. First will be mountain hiking. Guests can take a guided hike with an in-world themed guide. To ensure safety, no solo option will be available for hiking. Guests will hike up a smaller, man-made Mount Hagen, taking in views of the rest of the park. The rest of the mountain range will be mountainous facades primarily, using some of the same technology as was used to make the floating mountains in Pandora: The World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom. Atop the mountain will be several easter eggs including the Morion Helmet. At the base of the mountain, guests can find the second attraction in Grizzlies West, Colter.
Colter is an abandoned mining town. Although guests can wander around the town, most of the buildings are inaccessible; however, the town serves as the hub for a scenic railroad tour through the Grizzlies. This tour will pass Mount Hagen, the Wapiti Reservation in Grizzlies East, Donner Falls, and the Face in the Cliff in a rustic steam engine from the mid 1800s. Below, a layout of Colter and the train route is shown.
Colter is an abandoned mining town. Although guests can wander around the town, most of the buildings are inaccessible; however, the town serves as the hub for a scenic railroad tour through the Grizzlies. This tour will pass Mount Hagen, the Wapiti Reservation in Grizzlies East, Donner Falls, and the Face in the Cliff in a rustic steam engine from the mid 1800s. Below, a layout of Colter and the train route is shown.
Grizzlies East
Grizzlies East
Within Grizzlies East are a number of minor attractions that guests are directed to throughout the wilderness. In addition to locations like the Flattened Cabin, which hold no story elements, several locations from the games will be brought into the park.
Within Grizzlies East are a number of minor attractions that guests are directed to throughout the wilderness. In addition to locations like the Flattened Cabin, which hold no story elements, several locations from the games will be brought into the park.
First, guests can enter the Mysterious Hill Home. Although originally thought to be a tribute to the Lord of the Rings, guests will learn that the home used to belong to an entirely new character in the lore of Red Dead Redemption: Silas Reading. Silas fought in the Civil War but was outcast for changing his loyalties from the Confederacy to the Union. As a result, he moved west, hoping to create a life for himself, independent of the bureaucracy that rejected him. Silas built the Mysterious Hill Home and lived there as a hermit for many years, until the US Government relocated the Wapiti Tribe to a reservation near his home. When he encountered the tribe, he was struck and inspired by the way they lived their lives, so he left his home to join the Wapiti Tribe and became known as Wounded Bear. Within his home, guests will see very few mementos of his life before moving west, but they will get a glimpse into what his life on the frontier by himself was like.
First, guests can enter the Mysterious Hill Home. Although originally thought to be a tribute to the Lord of the Rings, guests will learn that the home used to belong to an entirely new character in the lore of Red Dead Redemption: Silas Reading. Silas fought in the Civil War but was outcast for changing his loyalties from the Confederacy to the Union. As a result, he moved west, hoping to create a life for himself, independent of the bureaucracy that rejected him. Silas built the Mysterious Hill Home and lived there as a hermit for many years, until the US Government relocated the Wapiti Tribe to a reservation near his home. When he encountered the tribe, he was struck and inspired by the way they lived their lives, so he left his home to join the Wapiti Tribe and became known as Wounded Bear. Within his home, guests will see very few mementos of his life before moving west, but they will get a glimpse into what his life on the frontier by himself was like.
Another attraction is the Veteran’s Homestead, which belongs to a man named Hamish. At the homestead, guests can help Hamish and his helpers with farming, caring for animals, and even fishing. For example, we will teach children about the value of agriculture through live demonstrations or about the value of animal husbandry on the farm, where guests can interact with various farm animals. A fishing pond is located near Hamish’s homestead and is monitored by a fisherman trained as a lifeguard. Rods and bait will be provided; however, all fish caught by guests must be returned to the pond. Within Hamish’s home, several rooms full of mementos from the war and his time before and after moving west are available for guests to explore, and Hamish himself holds a wealth of stories from his time fighting in the Civil War.Food will also be served from Hamish’s home regularly. Daily, small plates will be available for guests to purchase for breakfast and lunch, and a large feast is prepared every evening by Hamish’s attendees and helpers. If guests feel so inclined, they may take cooking lessons from Hamish’s head cook throughout the day as well, learning how to make bread in a 19th century kitchen.
Another attraction is the Veteran’s Homestead, which belongs to a man named Hamish. At the homestead, guests can help Hamish and his helpers with farming, caring for animals, and even fishing. For example, we will teach children about the value of agriculture through live demonstrations or about the value of animal husbandry on the farm, where guests can interact with various farm animals. A fishing pond is located near Hamish’s homestead and is monitored by a fisherman trained as a lifeguard. Rods and bait will be provided; however, all fish caught by guests must be returned to the pond. Within Hamish’s home, several rooms full of mementos from the war and his time before and after moving west are available for guests to explore, and Hamish himself holds a wealth of stories from his time fighting in the Civil War.Food will also be served from Hamish’s home regularly. Daily, small plates will be available for guests to purchase for breakfast and lunch, and a large feast is prepared every evening by Hamish’s attendees and helpers. If guests feel so inclined, they may take cooking lessons from Hamish’s head cook throughout the day as well, learning how to make bread in a 19th century kitchen.
The main attraction in Grizzlies East will be the Wapiti Indian Reservation. In this area, there will be numerous experiences available to guests. In the time that the park is located, the Wapiti Tribe still lives on the reservation, and guests will get the chance to visit with them and learn about their culture. Among the activities on the reservation, guests can witness traditional dances and presentations from the tribe’s chief that tell stories of Wapiti history and culture. Inside several of the teepees, children can make beaded crafts and adults can enjoy traditional Wapiti food and drink. Several of the tribe members have their own stories and opinions on matters, and the hot button topic is always the US government’s relocation of the Wapiti to this land. If guests remain in the reservation long enough, they will learn of the Wapiti’s plan to flee to Canada, but it’s still a highly secret plan. Additionally, guests will be able to meet Wounded Bear, who is now a middle aged man, and talk to him about the war, his house, and life with the Wapiti. At night, the Wapiti will host a Powwow, complete with dancing, singing, and festivities throughout the night. Guests are encouraged to stay as long as possible to appreciate the rich culture that the Wapiti tribe represents.
The main attraction in Grizzlies East will be the Wapiti Indian Reservation. In this area, there will be numerous experiences available to guests. In the time that the park is located, the Wapiti Tribe still lives on the reservation, and guests will get the chance to visit with them and learn about their culture. Among the activities on the reservation, guests can witness traditional dances and presentations from the tribe’s chief that tell stories of Wapiti history and culture. Inside several of the teepees, children can make beaded crafts and adults can enjoy traditional Wapiti food and drink. Several of the tribe members have their own stories and opinions on matters, and the hot button topic is always the US government’s relocation of the Wapiti to this land. If guests remain in the reservation long enough, they will learn of the Wapiti’s plan to flee to Canada, but it’s still a highly secret plan. Additionally, guests will be able to meet Wounded Bear, who is now a middle aged man, and talk to him about the war, his house, and life with the Wapiti. At night, the Wapiti will host a Powwow, complete with dancing, singing, and festivities throughout the night. Guests are encouraged to stay as long as possible to appreciate the rich culture that the Wapiti tribe represents.
