Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom amazing and is packed with things to see and experience. Disney went all out and this land is highly immersive based on the Avatar movie. Pandora is very popular and often a bit crowded. To get the most from your visit, it makes sense to learn about its features and plan for your time in Pandora. Let’s take a look at some of the things to do while in Pandara.
Experience an amazing meal at Tiffins! Now, this is not in Pandora, but is located just outside the land. This amazing, high-end restaurant is by far, one of the best meals on Disney property! It is pricey, but worth it for something really special. The Wagyu Beef was amazing. Here is the review on YouTube, of my visit to Tiffins. If you are not looking for something in that price range, do not forget the Nomad Lounge. They offer smaller plates and have extensive wine and beer listing that represent Africa, Asia, and South America. You are seated outdoors can watch the guests making their way to and from Pandora. Not to mention the stunning river view.
The Drum Circle
There is a native drum circle that is also interactive. Visitors can tap a beat, and the drums will respond. At night, the music is accompanied by lights.
Interaction With The Plants In Pandora
The Pandora plants are interactive, like in the movie. When entering Pandora you encounter is a giant pod-like plant. To demonstrate the interconnectivity of the land, guests can interact with the plant by touching it. It responds by glowing and emitting a puff of vapor. Here is our video of exploring Pandora Here you will see the Drum Circle and some of the interactive plants!
The Amazing Floating Mountains
When you enter Pandora, make your way through the winding path, turn a corner, and BAM there are the floating mountains These are not only a prominent feature in Avatar the movie, but also in Pandora. It is amazing how the imagineers were able to take these computer generated mountains into a real world experience. They are imposing! Do not forget to keep your eyes out for the waterfalls. This is where you see the innovation of Disney with the creation of the Valley Of Mo’ara.
Pandora At Night
Pandora is a totally different place at night! Here you will see all the bioluminescent plants. It is an amazing atmosphere and you do feel like you are in a different world! Even the ground sparkles. It would be a mistake to only go to the land at night. You would miss a lot of the detail that is only visible during the day. But it would also be a mistake to not visit Pandora at night. Make sure to visit Pandora in both the day and evening. Each is a different experience.
Satu’li Canteen to Experience Local Foods
In keeping with the theme of the land, the food served at the Satu’li Canteen features healthy grain bowls and bao buns. The these delicious dishes are of this world but nonetheless seem exotic. Presented as shiny blue, yellow, and white concentric orbs, a blueberry cream cheese mousse dessert is especially alien in appearance.
Flight of Passage
The highlight of Pandora, Avatar Flight of Passage is a thrilling ride that takes the “flying theater” concept Disney pioneered for Soarin’ to the next level. Set many years after the human-Na’vi conflict at the center of the Avatar movies, the people of Earth are now welcome to visit Pandora and learn about the customs of its indigenous people. That includes flying on the back of a winged banshee, a rite of passage for Na’vi teens.
As in the movie, guests “link” with an avatar for the experience. They board unique ride vehicles that not only simulate flying but allow passengers to feel the banshees’ diaphragms expand and contract as they breathe. The utterly convincing and transporting E-Ticket attraction is one of Disney World’s best rides. Because it is so popular, its standby lines can be very long.
Na’vi River Journey
Pandora’s second attraction is the tonal opposite of Avatar Flight of Passage. Instead of thrills, Na’vi River Journey is a gentle, almost meditative boat ride through a Pandoran jungle. Passengers can see Na’vi tribespeople and creatures such as viperwolves. The attraction features the Shaman of Songs, a 10-foot-tall character that is disarmingly lifelike and among Disney Imagineering’s best animatronics.
So, make sure to plan out your day and enjoy all that Animal Kingdoms Pandora has to offer. The better you plan, the more you can enjoy! Link to our YouTube Channel Here
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