Both Dirk Wallen and myself visited Animal Kingdom recently and we have some newsworthy photos to share with you of what’s new and exciting at what seems to be the WDW park to watch in 2016:
Walking into the park, you are greeted by the construction for Pandora: The World of AVATAR
Work now happening on the 2nd floating island
A view of AVATAR and Rivers of Light construction from Expedition Everest
The construction site is quite busy as the new show reaches completion
This was exposed steel last week, but now it is a tower for a follow-spotlight
The lower section of the seating looks almost ready to go
We can only assume this large structure with an entry portal features FastPass scanners for entry
Work continues on Tiffins and Nomad Lounge just behind Pizzafari
Work also being done on the Tree of Life as the new nighttime lighting is installed
This new large tree was planted on Discovery Island. Not sure why, but it looks nice.
Disney Outfitters is still closed
All of the new ceramic character statues have been released at this point
They are $21.95 each
Flights of Wonder is closed for refurbishment
The Lion Guard adventure begins soon, but banners are already up at Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Are the trees between the Tree of Life and the Rivers of Light show going to be removed? I was just there last weekend, and I don’t see how any of the projections and lighting effects on the trunk of the Tree of Life will be visible from ground-level seating at Rivers of Light.
That tree on discovery island is not new. It has been there since the park opened.