VIDEO: Riders See Na’vi River Journey Shaman of Song Audio-Animatronic Malfunction Today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Located in the popular Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Na’vi River Journey takes you into Pandora’s glowing bioluminescent rainforest. The boat ride features Shaman of Song, Disney’s “most-advanced audio-animatronic,” as she sends positive energy out into the forest through the power of her music. However, the Shaman hasn’t been quite … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/28/21 (Primeval Whirl Track Removal, Corrected Haunted Mansion Door Hangers, PeopleMover Delayed, and More)

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom! It’s a lovely Florida winter day, with a slight chill and a bit of a breeze, yet sunny and pleasant overall. We’re here bright and early to see if the PeopleMover may make an early return, and later we’ll be heading over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what’s new … Read more

REVIEW: New Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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If you take a trip to Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll find a delicious new breakfast (or dessert) treat. Read on for photos and our full review of the new double-chocolate butterscotch banana muffin. Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin – $3.99 For being chocolate-heavy, this muffin is surprisingly well-balanced. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Joe Rohde Marks Final Day as a Disney Imagineer; Donates Work Boots to Walt Disney Archives

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After four decades of creating memorable Disney Parks experiences, Joe Rohde, one of the most prolific Imagineers is marking his last day at Disney. But on his way out, he left the company a gift. Joe Rohde shared this picture on his Instagram account, sharing a toast with his family to commemorate the day. He … Read more

PHOTOS: New Open Edition Pandora – The World of Avatar Pins Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Pandora – The World of Avatar has several new open edition pins available. In addition to a mystery box, there are also two standard size pins and one large glow-in-the-dark pin. These pins are available in Windtraders in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mystery Pin Creatures Collection – $15.99 This collection has eight pins total. One box … Read more

Avatar Flight of Passage Now Seating Every Link Chair at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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When it comes time to “rise to the challenge” on Avatar Flight of Passage, be ready to also face new social distancing measures, or lack thereof. The popular attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom initially opened with strict social distancing measures, and while many of those are still in place throughout the queue, riders are now … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Pandora – The World of Avatar Floating Mountains Face Mask Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Kaltxì from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! If you can’t tell from our Na’vi, there’s a new addition to the Pandora — The World of Avatar face masks! The floating mountains of the Valley of Mo’ara are featured on this new mask. The word Pandora is featured in green, making this a unique souvenir that will tell … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Pandora – The World of Avatar Baseball Hat and Banshee Glow Wings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has two new items to show your love of the land: a baseball cap and banshee glow wings. Pandora Baseball Cap – $27.99 This hat has a collage of Pandora logos on the brim. The logo on the front of the hat reads “A World … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Color Changing Woodsprite Glow Toy Lights Up Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Pandora is often aglow with amazing creatures and plant life. The Na’vi are known to wear glowing flowers on their heads. Now, woodsprites have descended to the forest floor, guiding Na’vi and visitors on their journeys. We found the new woodsprite glow item at Windtraders in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Pandora – World of Avatar … Read more

WDWNT’s Top 7 Photos of the Week (9/27/20)

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We at WDWNT employ some great photographers who scour the Disney and Universal parks and resorts around the world to show you the best there is. So each week, we will be rounding up the seven best images captured by our photographers, whether they made it into a story this week or not, and bringing … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pandora – The World of Avatar Youth Shirts are “Pandorable” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Pandora – The World of Avatar has introduced three new youth shirts. If you were “born to fly”, then keep reading. “Born to Fly” Banshee Youth Tank Top – $24.99 This shirt features a banshee flying through the words “born to fly.” In the bottom corner of the design, it says “Pandora The World of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pandora – The World of Avatar Fanny Pack Lands in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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On your travels to Pandora, you’ll need to make sure you pack the essentials before jumping on a banshee. Luckily, we encountered this new Pandora hip pack that is sure to be all the rage amongst the Na’vi. You can stock up on all your Pandora: The World of Avatar merchandise at the newly-reopened Island … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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After an extended closure of nearly four months, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is finally open to guests once again. In order to create an environment that is safe for park-goers, Disney has implemented significant changes in nearly every aspect of the park, from attractions to shopping, and dining. For now, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not the … Read more

Vote to Bring This Fan-Made LEGO IDEAS Set Inspired by Pandora – The World of Avatar into Our World

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If you’re a fan of all things Avatar, it’s time to “rise to the challenge.” A new proposed set themed to the sci-fi franchise is now on LEGO IDEAS, titled “James Cameron’s Avatar: The Illuminated World of Pandora.” Creator bulldoozer took inspiration from Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pandora – The World of Avatar Apparel (Including Shaman of Songs Windbreaker) Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Ma eywa! Some new apparel has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom featuring some popular features of Pandora – The World of Avatar. Let’s see what we can find! Pandora – The World of Avatar Ladies’ Embroidered Iconography T-Shirt – $36.99 This new gray ladies’ T-shirt features the same iconography as its unisex counterpoint which we … Read more

PHOTOS: Cheeseburger Pod Meal Returns to Satu’li Canteen at Pandora – The World of AVATAR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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An old(-ish) favorite has returned to Satu’li Canteen at Pandora – The World of AVATAR. The Cheeseburger Pods are once again available as a meal. They had previously been available when the land opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom back in 2017, but were removed shortly afterward. Since then, they’ve been available as a single pod … Read more