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Details released for Pandora including rides, height limits, Fastpass+ and dining!

Details released for Pandora including rides, height limits, Fastpass+ and dining!


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Disney has released some details on the new Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey including Fastpass+ options and ride heights as well as other info on Pandora!

About Pandora – The World of Avatar

Journey to an all-new, awe-inspiring land that celebrates the magnificent power of nature.

Located within Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, Pandora – The World of Avatar provides eco-tourists the opportunity to join Alpha Centauri Expeditions (ACE) for the transformational experience of a lifetime—filled with unforgettable expeditions, floating mountains, a bioluminescent forest, winged mountain banshees and more.

In partnership with ACE, visitors of every age will have the chance to explore the values and culture of this exotic place, and celebrate the striking beauty and overwhelming power of the natural world.

Welcome to Pandora—a world similar to Earth… but distinctly unique in so many ways!

Valley of Mo’ara

Magnificent floating mountains rise high above the Valley of Mo’ara at Pandora – The World of Avatar

Walk about through the Valley of Mo’ara and get ready to discover a world like no other!

There’s more to Pandora than expeditions like Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey… much more! All around its enormous floating mountains, you’ll quickly uncover the valley’s one-of-a-kind dining and shopping experiences—along with sights, sounds and experiences that include:

  • Exotic plants that come to life with beautiful bioluminescence each night
  • A Na’vi-built drum circle, containing instruments playable by all
  • Na’vi totems and other cultural items found throughout the land
  • Brand-new Wilderness Explorers challenges and badges to collect

You may even come across tour guides from Alpha Centauri Expeditions (ACE), scientists from the Pandora Conservation Initiative (PCI), or even an eclectic expat or two!

Avatar Flight of Passage

Soar on the back of a mountain banshee during a thrilling ride above this vast moon, only at Pandora – The World of Avatar.

Get a banshee’s-eye view of the beauty and grandeur of Pandora on a rite of passage you won’t soon forget!

Deep in the heart of the Valley of Mo’ara, discover Avatar Flight of Passage—an all-new expedition that lets interstellar explorers like you climb atop a mountain banshee for a breathtaking, first-person flight over the moon’s incredible landscape.

Bonding with a mountain banshee is a crucial step in the life of a Na’vi hunter—and flying on the back of one of these powerful winged creatures represents an important rite of passage.

Now, as a visitor to Pandora, you’ll finally have the chance to test yourself in a similar way!

It’s a 2 person vehicle that will remind you of riding upon  a Banshee.  Think of it along the lines of Soarin’.

  • Height limit:  44″
  • Fastpass+: Yes

Na’vi River Journey

A group of Na’vi people wander through the bioluminescent rainforest at Pandora – The World of Avatar

Glide down a gentle, mysterious river and feel a sense of wonder as the full beauty of Pandora reveals itself. Located within the Valley of Mo’ara, Na’vi River Journey offers explorers an experience that has to be seen—and heard—to be believed!

As your expedition begins, climb aboard a reed boat and drift downstream. After coasting through a series of caves, and passing by exotic glowing plants and amazing creatures of the rainforest, you’ll soon find yourself face-to-face with the Na’vi Shaman of Songs.

The adventure comes to a conclusion as the Shaman demonstrates her deep connection to the life force of Pandora—and sends positive energy out into the forest through the power of her music!

Think of this as a Pandoran version of it’s a small world or Pirates of the Caribbean with a slow moving, multi-person boat.

  • Height limit:  None
  • Fastpass+: Yes

Satu’li Canteen

A Satu’li Bowl with wood-grilled beef, served atop whole grains and dressed with charred onion chimichurri

Discover healthful dishes and familiar flavors from another world—wholesome grains, fresh vegetables and hearty proteins.

Between your aerial adventures on Avatar Flight of Passage and family-friendly voyages aboard Na’vi River Journey, tuck inside the Quonset-hut structure called Satu’li Canteen—long ago an RDA mess hall, now a peaceful dining facility adorned with Na’vi art and cultural items.

Owned and operated by Alpha Centauri Expeditions (ACE), Satu’li Canteen supplies travelers all the comforts of home—courtesy of a unique, fast-casual menu that’s been crafted from Pandora’s natural abundance.

Featuring international-inspired cuisine, vegetarian options and specialty libations, it’s the perfect place to refuel as you venture through the Valley of Mo’ara.

The restaurant is described as “Fast casual.” 

Pongu Pongu

Foam-topped cups of beer

Quench your thirst the Pandoran way at an otherworldly pit-stop offering Na’vi-inspired refreshment.

Are your expeditions at Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey leaving you parched? Hike to the corner of Windtraders where you’ll find Pongu Pongu—when you spot a friendly expat serving out-of-this-world drinks, you’ve come to the right place.

Meaning “Party Party” in the language of the Na’vi, Pongu Pongu welcomes weary travelers to try our bioluminescent frozen cocktail, indigenous beers—or even a sweet snack you won’t find elsewhere!

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Rose

Thursday 9th of March 2017

Honestly, I didn't like the movie so I hope the park is all it's cracked up to be. Can't wait to see how they did it.

WILLIAM A HENRY

Tuesday 7th of March 2017

We will be in the animal kingdom on the 22nd of may have you heard any buzz about a soft opening

kennythepirate

Tuesday 7th of March 2017

We all just wait and see

Jeannine

Tuesday 7th of March 2017

IF there are soft openings and IF they are happening the first full week of May, will there be any idea of how to tour Animal Kingdom to fit this in? I have that whole day set with a break in the center and wondering if I should plan on having a back-up itinerary...

kennythepirate

Tuesday 7th of March 2017

Do pandora 1st and FP the other stuff.

Len

Tuesday 7th of March 2017

Any signs of a DVC preview?

kennythepirate

Tuesday 7th of March 2017

Nothing announced yet

Scott

Monday 6th of March 2017

Quick service, no table service for Pandora, if you don't count Tiffins.

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