People exploring a lush, alien landscape inspired by Pandora World of Avatar, with fantastical rocks and vibrant plant life.

BREAKING: Monsters Inc. Closing Timeframe Announced to Make Way for Pandora – World of Avatar Disney California Adventure

Katie Francis

Disney has released more information about the upcoming Pandora – World of Avatar land at Disney California Adventure.

People exploring a lush, alien landscape inspired by Pandora World of Avatar, with fantastical rocks and vibrant plant life.

A portion of the current Hollywood Backlot area will be transformed into Pandora. This project is still in the early stages of development, and additional details will be shared later, including construction timeframes.

To make way for this new experience, Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will close in early 2026.

Pandora – World of Avatar was confirmed to be headed to California in some shape or form in a 2023 earnings call. At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2024, a model and concept art were shown, and the boat ride was revealed.

Aerial view of a fantastical, lush island reminiscent of Avatar, with towering, spiral rock formations, waterfalls, bright blue pools, and dense greenery. Pathways and structures are visible, seamlessly blending into the natural landscape.

The ride (and surrounding land) will be inspired by “Avatar: The Way of Water” and the following films in the franchise. It won’t be the same experience as the existing Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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