The extensive media blitz for Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has begun as we inch closer to May 27th, 2017…
The ad hypes the VisitPandora.com website which launched along with Disney’s announcement last week. Expect more of these ads (not only focusing on the Banshee and the Flight of Passage attraction) in the coming days.
With the announcement of the opening date for Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom made this week, we decide3d it might be a good time to go check on the nighttime lighting tests that are regularly occurring as night falls over the park.
We arrived at dusk and it was a beautiful night.
As night fell, we could see a plethora of blue light cascading over the mountains and trees of Pandora.
There was also another projection mapping test occurring as we left.
For a much clearer and better look at all of these lighting tests, please watch our video below (it offers views that my iPhone 7 Plus can not):
It’s time to check in on the latest progress on Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where more and more details are being revealed and Disney is preparing to illuminate the massive land in the evenings for guests. Let’s check it out…
From a far, we can see the entrance to the land just over the bridge, as well as the floating mountains, but not really much else.
The second set of construction walls was open for some reason, giving us a glimpse further inside.
Sadly, all we can see is a construction fence.
There is one structure on the horizon, one we suspect to be a restroom facility, but we could be wrong.
The strange plant structure by the entrance continues to get new details added each time we visit.
For a better look, please check out the video provided below:
Upon returning in the evening, we could see that all of the lighting on the bridge to Pandora was turned on.
I will say, if the level of detail on the bridge and the strange plant structure are any indication, then we are really in for something special here.
As we were leaving the park, we noticed that a projection mapping test was taking place on the floating mountains above the land. We suspect that there will be a nightly lighting show much in the same vein as Cars Land, but this one using projection mapping technology similar to the Tree of Life Awakenings and Once Upon a Time.
It may be just a grid now, but some bright, bioluminescent projections could really make this something special to behold every evening in the park.
So, who’s excited to visit Pandora this Summer? What part of the project are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments below!
After the exciting inside look at Pandora: The World of AVATAR that we got to see on the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration special, we decided it might be a good time to take to the skies and take a look at Animal Kingdom’s newest land from above and see how it is coming along.
The below video is the longest of the sort that we have filmed to date, as we fly around the entire perimeter of the land, giving you a 360 degree view of Pandora just months ahead of its Summer 2017 opening.
The video, as well as the photos below, show a project rapidly approaching completion (finally). Hopefully the land will be open to guests by Memorial Day 2017, or at the very least by the 4th of July.
It appears that the full fleet of boats for the Navi River Journey are being loaded in this week. This indicates that the ride is likely finished and now they will begin cycling a full fleet of boats inside of the attraction.
Very little scaffolding remains on the mountain range, meanwhile, Pongu Pongu Refreshments, Windtraders, and Satuli Canteen appear to be just about finished from the exterior
Pongu Pongu Refreshments is the small building on the right side of the above photo, just north of the hangar-looking building, which is home to Satuli Canteen. We believe that Windtraders is the small building to the right of the Canteen, but we have been unable to confirm that as of yet.
Even from this angle, never intended to be seen by a guest, the mountains appear to be floating.
Pavement has been laid finally, no longer leaving dirt trails between the sights of Pandora.
The large cranes were moved off-site in the last two weeks, leaving the skyline of the park closer to its finished product.
So, what do you think of Pandora: The World of AVATAR? Are you excited yet?
The Florida Resident Discover Disney 3-Day and 4-Day tickets will be returning to Walt Disney World and are on sale now, but the most interesting thing about them is a series of blackout dates only for the Animal Kingdom park.
The tickets themselves are good for 3 or 4-days of visits to Walt Disney World theme parks between January 4th until June 9th, 2017. The 3-day ticket is $139.00 for ages 3 and up and the 4-day ticket is $159.00 for ages 3 and up. Guests can also add then Water Parks Fun and More Option at a discounted price.
Pandora: The World of AVATAR is scheduled to open Summer 2017 at Disney’sAnimal Kingdom. Does that mean May 27th, 2017?
The most interesting facet of this is the blockout dates exclusive to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park that begin on May 27th, 2017 and run through the end of the tickets on June 9th. Based on when these dates are, it seems likely that this is currently penciled in as the official opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at the park. As we learned from Rivers of Light, these things are always subject to change, but it seems likely that Pandora will kick off the Summer season with a grand opening during Memorial Day weekend 2017.
Disney has stated that Pandora: The World of AVATAR will open Summer 2017. Memorial Day weekend is often considered the beginning of the U.S. summer season.
The Florida Resident Discover Disney 3-Day and 4-Day tickets will be returning to Walt Disney World and are on sale now, but the most interesting thing about them is a series of blackout dates only for the Animal Kingdom park.
The tickets themselves are good for 3 or 4-days of visits to Walt Disney World theme parks between January 4th until June 9th, 2017. The 3-day ticket is $139.00 for ages 3 and up and the 4-day ticket is $159.00 for ages 3 and up. Guests can also add then Water Parks Fun and More Option at a discounted price.
Pandora: The World of AVATAR is scheduled to open Summer 2017 at Disney’sAnimal Kingdom. Does that mean May 27th, 2017?
The most interesting facet of this is the blockout dates exclusive to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park that begin on May 27th, 2017 and run through the end of the tickets on June 9th. Based on when these dates are, it seems likely that this is currently penciled in as the official opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at the park. As we learned from Rivers of Light, these things are always subject to change, but it seems likely that Pandora will kick off the Summer season with a grand opening during Memorial Day weekend 2017.
Disney has stated that Pandora: The World of AVATAR will open Summer 2017. Memorial Day weekend is often considered the beginning of the U.S. summer season.
During this morning’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration, an extended look inside of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was presented.
The segment was even introduced by Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Joe Rohde and James Cameron appeared int he segment to talk about the project.
A short video from on-board the Navi River Journey attraction was shared.
Most interesting was our first look inside at the Soarin’-esque ride system for Flight of Passage, where guests will feel like they are riding on a Banshee around Pandora.
Of course, glimpses of the incredible plant life and floating mountains were shared.
The logo for Pandora: The World of AVATAR was finally shared, promoting that the land will finally open in the Summer of 2017.
It was announced today that Pandora – The World of Avatar is set to open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in summer 2017. Now, Disney is sharing a first look at what you can expect to see in the land.
Opening in summer 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Pandora-The World of Avatar will bring a variety of new experiences to the park, including a family-friendly attraction called Na’vi River Journey and new food & beverage and merchandise locations. Satu’li Canteen, (pictured here) will be the main restaurant in Pandora – The World of Avatar and will feature Na’vi art and cultural items. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
Satu’li Canteen will be the main restaurant in Pandora – The World of Avatar and will feature Na’vi art and cultural items.
Opening in summer 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Pandora-The World of Avatar will bring a variety of new experiences to the park, including a family-friendly attraction called Na’vi River Journey and new food & beverage and merchandise locations. Windtraders, (pictured here) travelers can find Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits, and more.Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
At Windtraders, travelers can find Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits, and more.
Opening in summer 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Pandora-The World of Avatar will bring a variety of new experiences to the park, including a family-friendly attraction called Na’vi River Journey and new food & beverage and merchandise locations. Pongu Pongu (pictured here) will be a special drink location with a design that is as eclectic as its Expat owner. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney Parks)
And Pongu Pongu (pictured at the top of the story) will be a special drink location with a design that is as eclectic as its Expat owner.
All of today’s new images were shared by Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek during a D23’s Destination D: Amazing Adventures presentation at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Over the weekend, something new popped up in Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Attached to those lampposts we showed you a few weeks back are some rather interesting looking lighting fixtures.
Pandora: The World of AVATAR construction
The lights lie just behind the construction walls keeping guests out of the active construction zone.
Pandora: The World of AVATAR construction
The new lighting fixtures with the floating island looming in the background.
Pandora: The World of AVATAR construction
More of the impressive details on the bridge continue to emerge as well.
Pandora: The World of AVATAR construction
Pandora: The World of AVATAR construction
Pandora: The World of AVATAR construction
Pandora: The World of AVATAR construction
Towards the end of the bridge, some very different lighting fixtures begin to appear.
Pandora: The World of AVATAR construction
We also have a short video of the new details to share with you today:
If you haven’t seen it yet, please check out last week’s video update below to see the overall progress on Pandora: The World of AVATAR:
Pandora: The World of AVATAR is scheduled to open in 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
As we grow ever closer to the opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2017, new details continue to emerge for this exciting new theme park land. While visiting the Nomad Lounge over the weekend, I discovered that a large portion of the bridge from Discovery Island into the alien world was mostly uncovered, showcasing some amazing new details, including what looks like some small plants and mushrooms that may illuminate in the evening. We also took a short walk out to the Animal Kingdom bus loop to see an interesting angle of the construction from behind. We take a look at all of this and more in our latest video update on the progress on the project:
