Pandora- the World of AVATAR

With just 5 days to go until the official opening of Pandora- the World of AVATAR, everyone is excited to hear details of what Pandora has to offer. Disney has allowed Annual Passholders to preview the area for the past week or so which means we have a few insider details to share. Pandora- the World of AVATAR is located in the Animal Kingdom Park. We love this addition because before now we would shamefully consider Animal Kingdom a half day park or even a park to skip if we were on a tight schedule. I'm sure Disney has picked up on this and knew they needed to add something spectacular to encourage guests to not skip the park. Its safe to say they did not disappoint and Pandora will be a huge hit. Some have even gone as far as to say that the new Avatar Flight of Passage ride is, "the best ride on property." What can we expect from Pandora- the World of AVATAR?

                                                                                     

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Rides:                                                                                                                                photo credit Disney

There are two new rides in Pandora. The first one being Avatar Flight of Passage. This is a simulation ride that looks just like you are riding on the back of a Banshee. It's an exhilarating 3D journey that your family is sure to love. Their is a 44" height requirement and some complaints of bigger guests not fitting properly. Don't worry, Disney will have a sample seat at the entrance to the ride to spare any wasted time and embarrassment should the seat not be able to close properly for you or a family member. The second ride is Na'vi River Journey where you'll climb aboard a boat and peacefully glide through the valley of Mo'ara. Na'vi River Journey does not have a height requirement.

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Food:

Inspired by Pandora and international cuisine, Satu'li Canteen, is a quick service location you will want to have lunch at. All of the food looks amazing and they have something for everyone in your family. Pongu Pongu is a drink stand with some of the most amazingly beautiful drinks I have seen on property. I've made it my personal goal to try one of everything that they have to offer. 

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Scenery:
Pandora- the World of AVATAR is amazing. The area was thoroughly designed and didn't leave out any details. You'll see floating rocks, exotic flowers, peaceful waterfalls and so much more. I think I will need a full day just to explore the area on our next visit. Be sure to visit Pandora at night, the lighting is magnificent.

Merchandise:
Did someone say Banshee? Yep, you can take home your own banshee plus much more exclusive Pandora merchandise! You can see some samples here.

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Be sure to add Animal Kingdom to your list of must explore parks if you were thinking of skipping. Pandora- the World of AVATAR is worth a visit. You may FastPass+ the rides but only one can be selected per day so you will need to choose which one is a definite must for your family. It is not likely that you would be able to add the 2nd to your FastPass+ list, once you use the first three, as the FastPasses are going quickly at the 60 day mark. Between May 27 and July 4th, guests staying on Disney property will get an additional 2 hours of Pandora time after park closing. This time is similar to Extra Magic Hours but only available for Pandora- the World of AVATAR, not the entire park.

What are you looking forward to?

Angie

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