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Photographing Pandora Details in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Touring Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom you certainly feel like you are in a different place. Sounds and sights are similar but different. There is a mix of real and imagined flora and fauna found throughout the “moon”. Details are fun to find the first few times one gets to … Continue reading "Photographing Pandora Details in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Pandora Detail

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The first thing that tells you, you are now on the world of Pandora when walking from Discovery Island in Disney’s Animal Kingdom are the sounds which suddenly hit you. The second thing is the exotic looking vegetation and flowers. Disney made the most of a small area with trails which weave in and around … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Pandora Detail"
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Waterfalls of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The first thing I noticed when walking into Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom were the Floating Mountains. The size and the way Disney Imagineers designed them is quite amazing. The second thing I noticed were the waterfalls flowing from them. Disney uses water beautifully in all their Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Waterfalls of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Pandora Cast Member

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After you ride a banshee, you might want to own your own. Luckily for you, the Windtraders store has a rookery full of colorful banshees. A Naturalist (aka Disney Cast Member) from Alpha Centauri Expeditions will be happy to assist you find just the right one for you and the banshee. Naturalist from Alpha Centauri … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Pandora Cast Member"
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Drums of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Over the next four weeks, I will be sharing photography from the new Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Imagineers did an amazing job in a small space (for Walt Disney World that is) and I hope you enjoy seeing and reading about it as much as I did during … Continue reading "Drums of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Animal Kingdom Wandering

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I typically don’t go to the parks much in the midst of the summer heat and humidity and so planned to visit Animal Kingdom yesterday, mostly to update menus. I had no idea I hadn’t been there since right after Pandora opened! I checked for last-minute FastPasses before leaving home, but nothing was available. I … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Wandering"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Pandora Ride

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Pandora is full of exciting new places and things to photograph. The color palette and lighting is a challenge to photograph as is the dark ride of the Na’vi River Journey. Towards the end of the peaceful and beautiful boat ride, you come upon the Shaman of Songs audio-animatronic. Shaman of Songs audio-animatronic on the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Pandora Ride"
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Pandora restaurant serves up Satu’li Sampler Family Style Dinner

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Satu’li Canteen in the Pandora area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom has added a great new menu option for groups dining together. The Satu’li Sampler Family Style Dinner allows guests to try all the different combinations of ingredients that can be purchased for individual signature bowl meals. My family and I were eager to try this … Continue reading "Pandora restaurant serves up Satu’li Sampler Family Style Dinner"
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Experience Pandora culture, hear Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde speak at Orlando art event

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Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde will speak this week at the Orlando Museum of Art during its 1st Thursdays series. Rohde, who led the creative team responsible for designing Disney's Animal Kingdom, will be giving two presentations that focus on the important role that art plays in bringing a Disney theme park from concept to reality. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the museum in downtown Orlando. Specifically, the evening will emphasize its theme of "Celebrating the Beauty of the Natural World" with various aspects related to the new Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom. Participants will sample complimentary food and treats inspired by Animal Kingdom, featuring select items from Satu'li Canteen, the counter service restaurant inside Pandora - The World of Avatar. They also can enjoy listening to live entertainment inspired by the theme park. Rohde's presentations will take place at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The 1st Thursdays event costs $15 for adults and $5 for children. It's free for kids ages 3 and younger. Orlando Museum of Art members also have complimentary admission. Tickets can be purchased on the website.
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