PICS: Inside Disney's Pandora – The World of Avatar
Kent Phillips
The dramatic daytime beauty of the land transforms to glow by night when bioluminescent flora and intricate nighttime experiences add a dreamlike quality to Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape on Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
The dramatic daytime beauty of the land transforms to glow by night when bioluminescent flora and intricate nighttime experiences add a dreamlike quality to Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
The dramatic daytime beauty of the land transforms to glow by night when bioluminescent flora and intricate nighttime experiences add a dreamlike quality to Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape on Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape on Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape on Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape on Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Pandora - The World of AVATAR will bring a variety of new experiences to Disney's Animal Kingdom, including a family-friendly attraction called Na'vi River Journey and new food & beverage and merchandise locations. The dramatic daytime beauty of the land transforms to glow by night when bioluminescent flora and intricate nighttime experiences add a dreamlike quality to Pandora. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Preston Mack, photographer)Preston Mack
(L-R) Wes Studi, Joel David Moore, Laz Alonso, Sam Worthington, James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Landau, Stephen Lang and CCH Pounder take in the wonder of Pandora – The World of Avatar, at Disney's Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Walt Disney Imagineering, in collaboration with Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, brought to life the mythical world of Pandora, inspired by Cameron's blockbuster film AVATAR. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Kent Phillips
Opening in summer 2017 at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Pandora-The World of Avatar will bring a variety of new experiences to the park, including a family-friendly attraction called Na’vi River Journey and new food & beverage and merchandise locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape on Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape on Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape on Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Pandora – The World of AVATAR opens May 27, 2017, bringing exciting new experiences to Disney's Animal Kingdom. New attractions include the family-friendly Na’vi River Journey. The adventure begins as guests sail in reed boats down a mysterious, sacred river hidden within the bioluminescent rainforest. The full beauty of Pandora reveals itself as the boats pass by exotic glowing plants and amazing creatures. (Steven Diaz, photographer)Steven Diaz
Pandora - The World of Avatar opens May 27, 2017, bringing exciting new experiences to Disney's Animal Kingdom. New attractions include the family-friendly Na'vi River Journey. The adventure begins as guests sail in reed boats down a mysterious, sacred river hidden within the bioluminescent rainforest. The full beauty of Pandora reveals itself as the boats pass by exotic glowing plants and amazing creatures. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Kent Phillips
Pandora - The World of Avatar opens May 27, 2017, bringing exciting new experiences to Disney's Animal Kingdom. New attractions include the family-friendly Na'vi River Journey. The adventure begins as guests sail in reed boats down a mysterious, sacred river hidden within the bioluminescent rainforest. The full beauty of Pandora reveals itself as the boats pass by exotic glowing plants and amazing creatures. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Kent Phillips
The Na’vi River Journey attraction on Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom takes guests on a lyrical adventure sailing in reed boats down a mysterious, sacred river hidden within the bioluminescent rainforest. The journey culminates in an encounter with a Na’vi shaman, who sends positive energy out into the forest through her music. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Steven Diaz, photographer)Steven Diaz
Avatar Flight of Passage, a 3-D thrilling adventure set to open on Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, offers guests the chance to connect with an avatar and soar on a banshee over Pandora. The journey begins in the queue, as guests get a peek inside a high-tech research lab to view an avatar still in its growth state inside an amnio tank. The room features charts and screens that show just how humans will "connect" with a fully developed avatar for their upcoming flight on a banshee. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Kent Phillips
Avatar Flight of Passage, a 3-D thrilling adventure set to open on Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, offers guests the chance to connect with an avatar and soar on a banshee over Pandora. The journey begins in the queue, as guests get a peek inside a high-tech research lab to view an avatar still in its growth state inside an amnio tank. The room features charts and screens that show just how humans will "connect" with a fully developed avatar for their upcoming flight on a banshee. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Kent Phillips
The dramatic daytime beauty of the land transforms to glow by night when bioluminescent flora and intricate nighttime experiences add a dreamlike quality to Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
The dramatic daytime beauty of the land transforms to glow by night when bioluminescent flora and intricate nighttime experiences add a dreamlike quality to Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
The dramatic daytime beauty of the land transforms to glow by night when bioluminescent flora and intricate nighttime experiences add a dreamlike quality to Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)Matt Stroshane
Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Steven Diaz, photographer)Steven Diaz
Floating mountains grace the skyline while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape inside Pandora - The World of Avatar, which opens May 27, 2017 at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora - The World of Avatar will bring a variety of new experiences to the park, including a family-friendly attraction called Na'vi River Journey and new food & beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Kent Phillips
The Na'vi River Journey attraction on Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom takes guests on a lyrical adventure sailing in reed boats down a mysterious, sacred river hidden within the bioluminescent rainforest. The journey culminates in an encounter with a Na'vi shaman, who sends positive energy out into the forest through her music. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
(L-R) Wes Studi, Joel David Moore, Laz Alonso, Sam Worthington, James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Landau, Stephen Lang and CCH Pounder take in the wonder of Pandora – The World of Avatar, at Disney's Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Walt Disney Imagineering, in collaboration with Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, brought to life the mythical world of Pandora, inspired by Cameron's blockbuster film AVATAR. Kent Phillips
The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom lights up Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in celebration of the new land, Pandora – The World of Avatar as it glows with bioluminescence at night. Pandora - The World of Avatar brings a variety of exciting experiences to the park, including the family friendly attraction Na'vi River Journey, the exhilarating 3-D attraction Avatar Flight of Passage, as well as dining and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Kent Phillips
The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom lights up Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in celebration of the new land, Pandora – The World of Avatar as it glows with bioluminescence at night. Pandora - The World of Avatar brings a variety of exciting experiences to the park, including the family friendly attraction Na'vi River Journey, the exhilarating 3-D attraction Avatar Flight of Passage, as well as dining and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Kent Phillips
The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom lights up Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in celebration of the new land, Pandora – The World of Avatar as it glows with bioluminescence at night. Pandora - The World of Avatar brings a variety of exciting experiences to the park, including the family friendly attraction Na'vi River Journey, the exhilarating 3-D attraction Avatar Flight of Passage, as well as dining and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)Kent Phillips
Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger (left) and filmmaker James Cameron (right) dedicate the new land, Pandora – The World of Avatar, at Disney's Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Walt Disney Imagineering, in collaboration with Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, brought to life the mythical world of Pandora, inspired by Cameron's blockbuster film AVATAR. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
(L-R) Jon Landau, Wes Studi, Joel David Moore, Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, James Cameron, Zoe Saldana, CCH Pounder, Bob Iger, Sigourney Weaver and Laz Alonso pose during the dedication of the new land, Pandora – The World of Avatar, at Disney's Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Walt Disney Imagineering, in collaboration with Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, brought to life the mythical world of Pandora, inspired by Cameron's blockbuster film AVATAR.Matt Stroshane
Satu'li Canteen is the fast casual restaurant located on Pandora - The World of Avatar and features a menu of healthful dishes and familiar flavors. Pandora brings a variety of exciting experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Satu'li Canteen is the fast casual restaurant located on Pandora - The World of Avatar and features a menu of healthful dishes and familiar flavors. Pandora brings a variety of exciting experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Satu'li Canteen is the fast casual restaurant located on Pandora - The World of Avatar and features a menu of healthful dishes and familiar flavors. Pandora brings a variety of exciting experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Satu'li Canteen is the fast casual restaurant located on Pandora - The World of Avatar and features a menu of healthful dishes and familiar flavors. Pandora brings a variety of exciting experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Satu'li Canteen is the fast casual restaurant located on Pandora - The World of Avatar and features a menu of healthful dishes and familiar flavors. Pandora brings a variety of exciting experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom brings a variety of exciting experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Pongu Pongu, pictured here, is a specialty drink location with a design that is as eclectic as its expat owner. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
(L-R) Jon Landau, Wes Studi, Joel David Moore, Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, James Cameron, Zoe Saldana, CCH Pounder, Bob Iger, Sigourney Weaver and Laz Alonso pose during the dedication of the new land, Pandora – The World of Avatar, at Disney's Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Walt Disney Imagineering, in collaboration with Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, brought to life the mythical world of Pandora, inspired by Cameron's blockbuster film AVATAR. P(Matt Stroshane, photographer)Matt Stroshane
Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger (left) and filmmaker James Cameron (right) dedicate the new land, Pandora – The World of Avatar, at Disney's Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Walt Disney Imagineering, in collaboration with Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, brought to life the mythical world of Pandora, inspired by Cameron's blockbuster film AVATAR. (David Roark, photographer)David Roark
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape inside Pandora - The World of AVATAR, opening May 27, 2017, at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora - The World of AVATAR will bring a variety of new experiences to the park, including a family-friendly attraction called Na'vi River Journey and new food & beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)Matt Stroshane
Floating mountains grace the sky while exotic plants fill the colorful landscape on Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Pandora brings a variety of experiences to the park, including the family friendly Na'vi River Journey attraction, the thrilling Flight of Passage attraction, as well as new food, beverage and merchandise locations. Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Steven Diaz, photographer)Steven Diaz