Howdy! Today was an early and beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. I started my morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where the animals and entertainment were on point, even with the earlier opening. Later in the morning, I went to Disney Springs, where I found a new princess mug collection. Good Morning … Read more
The custom ACE Avatar Maker figurines in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are currently discounted by $30. Avatar Figurine Sale Usually $79.99, the experience and figurine are currently $50 (plus tax). The discount is similar to a recent limited-time sale on TRON Identity Program figures over at Magic Kingdom. The … Read more
Visual effects workers at Marvel, Disney, and Lightstorm Entertainment have ratified their first union contract, according to Variety. VFX Worker Union Contract Being the first of their kind, the contracts “include standard union protections like overtime pay, eligibility for the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plan, meal penalties, rest periods and turnaround times.” Matching the … Read more
Disney showed the first footage from “Avatar: Fire and Ash” during their CinemaCon presentation on Thursday night. Avatar: Fire and Ash Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman presented Disney Legend James Cameron, who appeared via a video to talk about the upcoming “Avatar” threequel. He couldn’t appear in person because he was finishing up the film … Read more
A new Banshee shoulder plush has taken up roost in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new version of the Banshee plush glows under black light. It’s available for purchase in Windtraders. Blacklight-Reactive Banshee Shoulder Plush – $24.99 The plush’s design is similar to the purple Banshee shoulder plush released in … Read more
According to director James Cameron, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” will be longer than its predecessors, “Avatar” and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” due to having “too many great ideas.” ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ to be Longer than ‘Avatar’ and ‘The Way of Water’ Per Empire, Cameron originally planned for the original “Avatar” film to have … Read more
All pathways through Pandora – The World of Avatar have reopened following a refresh of the land’s glowing floor paint. The project might not be complete, however. Pandora Bioluminescent Pavement Painting The “bioluminiscent” pavement of Pandora – The World of Avatar has to be repainted frequently due to foot traffic rubbing it away. Though not visible during … Read more
The bioluminescent walkways in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are receiving a fresh new coat of paint. Repainting Pandora’s Bioluminescent Walkways Several walkways around the land are receiving a new coat of UV-reactant paint. Due to the intense Florida sun and constant tread from guests, the paint fades quite quickly. … Read more
New Avatar mystery figures are now available at the Windtraders shop on Pandora — The World of Avatar. Avatar Mystery Figure – $14.99 The front of the box depicts two young Na’vi. The one on the left is holding a baby Ikran hatchling with the rest of its shell on the ground below. The one … Read more
Disney has announced that new interactive shoulder Banshees will soon debut at Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New Shoulder Banshees Disney’s merchandise teams were “inspired” by how much guests enjoyed the previous version of the shoulder Banshees, and sought to add even more details and ways for the toy to … Read more
New concept art for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third film in director James Cameron’s record-breaking series, was revealed at D23 Brazil. ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Concept Art “Avatar: Fire & Ash” continues to follow Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) on the world of Pandora. The film’s title and initial concept art … Read more
Disney has finally confirmed that the Disneyland Resort “Avatar” experience Disney CEO Bob Iger announced over a year ago will be a land with a boat ride. ‘Avatar’ Experience Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced the experience at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with Imagineer Ali Rubinstein. The experience will further explore the world … Read more
At D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, Disney announced that new interactive shoulder Banshees with upgraded tech and features will be coming to Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New Shoulder Banshees These all new Banshees are far more advanced than the previous iteration. Those were powered with a bicycle brake-style mechanism, … Read more
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it was announced that “Avatar 3” will be called “Avatar Fire and Ash.” ‘Avatar Fire and Ash’ Tonight, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the first concept art and title for “Avatar 3” were revealed. The next film in the Avatar franchise will be called “Avatar Fire … Read more
The Wrap has reported that Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer of “Avatar” and “Avatar: The Way of Water”, has passed away at the age of 63. Jon Landau Passes Away Jon Landau was an Oscar-winning producer best known for his collaborations with James Cameron. Some of his most noteworthy films include “Avatar”, “Avatar: The Way … Read more
New “Avatar” merchandise, including a direhorse baby plush and a Payakan collectible figure, are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New ‘Avatar’ Merchandise Two new pieces of “Avatar” merchandise have made their way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We found both the direhorse baby plush and the Payakan collectible figure at Windtraders in Pandora – The … Read more