Pandora: The World of AVATAR Archives

Disney Insists Avatar Offering Coming to Disneyland is an ‘Experience’ After Iger Calls it a ‘Land’

March 8, 2024 Shannen Ace

After Disney CEO Bob Iger seemed to call the “Avatar” offering coming to Disneyland Resort a “land,” Disney is still calling it an “experience.” Avatar Experience Coming to Disneyland Resort Iger first announced an “Avatar” experience would come to Disneyland Resort during the February 2023 earnings call. He implied the California experience would be a “version” of Pandora … Read more

BREAKING: Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Avatar Experience Coming to Disneyland Resort Will Be a ‘Land’

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 Toni Ferrigno

Bob Iger shared that the “Avatar”-themed experience coming to Disneyland Resort will be a “land” during today’s Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference. Bob Iger Calls Avatar Experience for Disneyland Resort a ‘Land’ Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, participated in a question and answer session on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in … Read more

PHOTOS: Bioluminescent Forest Walkways in Pandora — The World of Avatar Being Repainted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 2, 2024 Toni Ferrigno

The bioluminescent walkways that light up Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are getting a fresh coat of paint. Bioluminescent Walkways Getting a Refresh in Pandora The UV-reactant paint is being reapplied on several of the walkways around Pandora. This refresh is not uncommon, as the paint does not fair well … Read more

‘Avatar’ Producer Jon Landau Visits Walt Disney Imagineering to ‘Talk About Future’

February 5, 2024January 24, 2024 Shannen Ace

Jon Landau, producer of the “Avatar” films directed by James Cameron, shared a photo of himself at Walt Disney Imagineering headquarters on Instagram Wednesday. Jon Landau at Walt Disney Imagineering Landau captioned the photo, “Had a great day at @waltdisneyimagineering talking about the future.” Walt Disney World Resort already has a successful “Avatar”-inspired land in … Read more

New ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Loungefly Purse and Corkcicle Tumbler at Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 28, 2023 Shannen Ace

A new “Avatar: The Way of Water” Loungefly crossbody purse and Corkcicle tumbler are now available in Windtraders, the gift shop in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new items match the “Avatar: The Way of Water” Spirit Jersey and bucket hat released last month. Crossbody Purse – $75 The Loungefly … Read more

BREAKING: Avatar Attraction Will Be Located in Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort

November 13, 2023 Shannen Ace

At the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo, Disney announced that the “Avatar” experience coming to Disneyland Resort will be at Disney California Adventure. The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger first announced the upcoming “Avatar” experience during the February 8, 2023 earnings call. Later in the call, he implied the experience … Read more

PHOTOS: Holiday Decorations Return to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 8, 2023 Shannen Ace

The humans of Pandora have decorated for the Earth holiday season. As we’ve seen in years past, decorations now adorn Pongu Pongu and the AMP suit in front of the kiosk at Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pandora – The World of Avatar Holiday Decorations The mechanical suit is wearing a red … Read more

NEW Dark Navy Blue Banshee Available for Adoption from Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 20, 2023 Dylan Kennedy Grey

If you’re ready to “sivako” (“rise to the challenge”) of raising your very own banshee, you can meet your new best friend and begin bonding at the Banshee Rookery inside Windtraders at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Dark Navy Blue Banshee – $70 Within Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Rookery has a … Read more

VIDEO: Na’vi River Journey Shaman Audio-Animatronic Malfunctions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 27, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The Shaman of Songs audio-animatronic on Na’vi River Journey in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been caught napping. Audio-Animatronic Issues in Pandora TikTok user @destinationdvc shared a video (below) of the Shaman of Songs unmoving with her head tilted back. The user wrote, “The shaman at rope drop before she had her coffee.” This isn’t the … Read more

Disneyland ‘Avatar’ Experience Will Be ‘As Amazing’ as Pandora – The World of Avatar

March 7, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

D23 says in a new post that the “Avatar” experience coming to Disneyland Resort will be “as amazing” as Pandora – The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World Resort. D23 didn’t reveal any more details about what the experience may be. CEO Bob Iger’s original announcement was that “a version of Avatar” will come to … Read more

New Color-Changing ‘Avatar’ Woodsprite Diffuser Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 5, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Add some sweet-smelling “Avatar” decoration to your home with this new color-changing woodsprite diffuser available in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We found it in Island Mercantile. Woodsprite Diffuser – $59.99 The diffuser is black glass with etched images of woodsprites all around it. It lights up and changes color with three color modes. The control buttons … Read more

PHOTOS: All Interactive Drums Refurbished in Pandora – World of ‘Avatar’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 18, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

All of the drums in the interactive drum circle of Pandora – The World of “Avatar” in Disney’s Animal Kingdom have now been refurbished. We first noticed some of the drums had been fixed up last month. They previously had dark spots in the center from being touched and hit so much. All of the drums … Read more

New Avatar Tee, Youth Dress, and Pullover Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 7, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

If you’re one of the few who haven’t seen “Avatar: The Way of Water” yet, get your outfit ready for the movie theater thanks to this new “Avatar” tee, youth dress, and fleece pullover available at Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tie-Dye “Avatar” Tee – $31.99 This shirt has a … Read more

Pandora Drum Circle Refurbished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 24, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Some of the drums in the interactive drum circle of Pandora – The World of “Avatar” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been repainted. Guests can stop and play music at the drum circle. Drummers used to perform here, too, but they haven’t since the parks closed due to COVID-19 in March 2020. While many of the … Read more

New Avatar Leonopteryx Figure, Skimwing Ornament, and Pandora Artwork at Animal Kingdom

December 31, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

More new “Avatar” merchandise has landed in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We found a great leonopteryx figure, skimwing ornament, and artwork in Windtraders this week. Great Leonopteryx Figure – $29.99 The great leonopteryx appeared in “Avatar.” It’s a large red, orange, black, and blue flying creature. The figure has … Read more

New Episoth Plant Seed and Pandoran Worm Candies, Lionberry Rice Treats Available Pandora – The World of Avatar

December 18, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

New candy inspired by the Episoth plant and other Pandoran flora and fauna is available in Windtraders. Episoth Seeds – $5.99 The Episoth is a tall plant with prickly edges. It disperses its seeds far and wide, and now you can purchase these seeds for eating in Windtraders. The “seeds” are sour kiwi gummies. They’re … Read more