Tag: Pandora
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Take a Tour of Avatar Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Take a tour of the Avatar Pavilion and see Na’vi, banshees, and more!
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Pandora – The World of Avatar | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 27, 2017
On this day in 2017, Pandora – The World of ‘Avatar’ opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The land brings the Valley of Mo’ara from the world of Pandora to life, a generation after the events of the ‘Avatar’ movies. It features two headline attractions, Na’vi River Journey and ‘Avatar’ Flight of…
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Disney & Pandora Reveal New Disney The Lion King Collection
Disney and Pandora have come together to create a new Disney The Lion King as the film celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms ‘Avatar’ Experience to Be a Land at Disneyland Resort
On the Morgan Stanley Technology Media and Telecom Conference, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that a second Avatar-themed land called Pandora will be coming to the Disneyland Resort. This announcement added some clarity to the what would be coming to the Disneyland Resort from the Avatar franchise. During the call, Iger shared that the scope…
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Fly Higher, Further, Faster with New ‘The Marvels’ Merch
Marvel Studios’ The Marvels comes to theaters nationwide this Friday, November 10! In preparation for the film’s release, a new slate of merchandise is now available featuring Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Photon, Goose and those absolutely adorable Flerkittens. The selection of apparel, accessories, toys, and much more will satisfy every superhero collector. Below is just…
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A Festival of ‘Frozen’: Top Merch Picks for the Film’s 10th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe that almost 10 years have passed since we were first invited to build a snowman and “Let it Go” with Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the rest of the ‘Frozen’ gang! On November 27, 2023, the massively popular ‘Frozen’ franchise will celebrate its 10th anniversary. In commemoration of this momentous occasion, Disney…
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Disney Reveals Ways to Celebrate Earth Month
Earth Month is in April. Ahead of the arrival of the month tomorrow, Disney has shared some ideas for how to celebrate this month. This month will not just be about conserving our planet, it will also be a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There are also ways to celebrate with…
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The Final Trailer for “Avatar: The Way of Water” Arrives Ahead of December Theatrical Release
The final trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water has arrived ahead of the movie’s theatrical release on December 16, 2022. It comes as tickets go on sale for the movie. The trailer continues to show more of what will be seen when moviegoers return to Pandora next month. Check out the trailer below and…
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Pandora the World of Avatar – #4 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
In counting down the top stories for Disney, the parks tend to steal the show many times. Walt Disney World has certainly done that with Pandora: The World of Avatar. Opening What? All the way back in 2011 it was announced that James Cameron and Walt Disney World would team to bring the world of…
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Get Festive With Your Special Look into Holiday Decor at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Are you ready to get festive at Walt Disney World Resort? Get ready with your sneak peek into decorations for each land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Watch this video below for your special behind-the-scenes look! In Discovery Island, guests will find that all the decorations were handmade by the community of artists. At night, guests…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer New Holiday Experiences
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a whole lot merrier this holiday season. The Disney Parks Blog announced that there will be more offerings coming during the merriest time of the year to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There will be new decorations, entertainment, and other seasonal additions to the park. The experience will begin as guests cross…
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See the Magic of Mickey Mouse in Person with Limited-Time Offerings at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney District
With Mickey Mouse’s birthday this weekend, you can bet that resorts around the world are rolling out the red carpet! This weekend, Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort and Downtown Disney District in the Disneyland Resort have really made magic happen with these limited time offerings! Here’s what you can find. Downtown Disney District Curl…
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Pandora – The World of Avatar is Recognized as Best of the Best by TIME Magazine
This week Pandora – The World of Avatar was recognized as the best of the best by TIME Magazine. This new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened at the Walt Disney World Resort last year. Since then it has become an instant favorite. Last year, I recognized Avatar Flight of Passage as my favorite attraction of…
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Pixar Fest Time! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot going on in the Disney and geek communities. The biggest story of the week has to be the opening of Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort though. DAPS MAGIC has full coverage of this special event that will run through September…
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The Best or Worst? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 828
Welcome to a best and worst episode of GEEKS CORNER. This week, everything is discussed in terms of what is best about the topic and what is worst. This is because of an article that Cameron wrote last week regarding best and worst Disney things. Throughout the show the GEEKS talk about Solo: A Star…
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Pandora Continues to “AMP” Up Disney’s Animal Kingdom With New Pandora Utility Suit
Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to get more and more exciting, especially in Pandora! Over the weekend a new Pandora Utility Suit was unveiled on the Disney Parks Blog and Disney social media. This new suit, based off of the Amplified Mobility Platform (AMP) found in the movie Avatar, tower 10 feet high above those walking around…
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Avatar Flight of Passage Recognized for Outstanding Visual Effects
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is a professional organization that recognizes outstanding visual effects in motion pictures, television, and other media. VES is the only organization in the entertainment industry to fully represent all visual effects, and the awards are considered prestigious and a feat in the industry. Last night, Avatar Flight of Passage won the award for…
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Top Ten Lands in Disney Parks – Part Two
Disneyland established not only the first theme park but the way that many theme parks would be laid out in the future. “Lands” serve as the themed areas where attractions, shows, restaurants, and shops are grouped. Many of them tell a story by itself, and also help solidify stories of attractions. Here’s the top 10 themed lands from…
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My Number One Disney Theme Park Attraction Experience of 2017
As 2017 winds down I find myself reflecting on some of the magical attraction experiences I was able to have in the course of the year. 2017 brought the re-imagining of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at the Disneyland Resort, turning it into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! The opening of this…
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Disney Parks Attractions Receive Honors From Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has honored the Disney Parks with several awards. This comes on the heels of a very busy and successful year for the Walt Disney Company in regards to its theme parks. Earlier this year Pandora opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. At the Disneyland Resort…
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Caitie’s Birthday at Walt Disney World! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 804
Welcome to another episode of Geeks Corner! This week, it’s going up a little bit later than normal due to it not being a normal week. Caitie celebrated her birthday this week at Walt Disney World! Due to this, this week’s episode was filmed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Mr. DAPs and Caitie Bear talk about…
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Trailers Galore! – Geeks Corner – Episode 643
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there are a lot of trailers that have come out of San Diego Comic-Con! The geeks take some time to discuss them and what they will mean for their respective productions. This includes clips from a documentary about Howard Ashman by Don Hahn. It also includes Thor: Ragnarok and…
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Welcome to Pandora! – Geeks Corner – Episode 636
Welcome to Geeks Corner! There is a lot to geek out about around the Disney universe. This week we find ourselves geeking out about things in both Florida and California. In California Summer of Heroes continues to immerse guests in the world of Marvel. With all of the new experiences, the question has to be…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dedicates Pandora – The World of Avatar at the Walt Disney World Resort
Ahead of its public opening on May 27th, Pandora – The World of Avatar was dedicated in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. During a special ceremony today, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger was joined by AVATAR Creator/Director James (Jim) Cameron and members of the film’s cast and crew to dedicate this…