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PHOTOS: The details of ‘Pandora – The World of Avatar’, Part 2 – Na’vi River Journey & Flight of Passage rides

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Detailed view of an orange airlock door at Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, complete with a warning sign and a sturdy handle, its edges artistically weathered to capture the immersive, industrial atmosphere of the Valley of Mo’ara.

In Part 1 of our photo series from Pandora – The World of Avatar, we explored the Valley of Mo’ara and surrounding outdoor areas.

Now we take a slow walk through the new Walt Disney World land’s two signature attractions: Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage. Both feature impressively detailed queues that will make any photographer stop every two feet. And though the Flight of Passage ride itself is a screen-based simulator that doesn’t exactly scream “take my picture,” the Na’vi River Journey definitely does, glowing with bioluminescence throughout – not to mention featuring one stunning Audio-Animatronics figure.

It’s truly amazing just how many small details Disney’s Imagineers put into Pandora. And all it takes is keeping an eye open for it all to see it…

NA’VI RIVER JOURNEY – THE DETAILS
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A dazzling blue wire and bead sculpture floats above the pathways in Pandora – The World of Avatar’s Valley of Mo’ara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, its crustacean-like, fantastical design adding to the immersive alien landscape beloved by fans.

Na’vi River Journey attraction sign in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, featuring detailed ride information and safety guidelines within the Valley of Mo’ara setting.

A spiraling, textured plant stem with rugged, bark-like surface set amidst lush greenery in the immersive gardens of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Detailed view of a red-tipped wooden staff featuring intricate carvings, photographed with the lush, vibrant greenery of Pandora – The World of Avatar’s Valley of Mo’ara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom blurred in the background.

A bioluminescent, orb-shaped plant with shimmering blue and green scales evokes the otherworldly flora of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, nestled by rocks and water in the lush Valley of Mo’ara.

A vibrant purple tropical pitcher plant with its lid open stands near a cascading waterfall and rocky terrain, capturing the immersive atmosphere of Pandora – The World of Avatar’s Valley of Mo’ara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Detailed view of a unique, ancient-looking formation nestled among lush greenery in the Valley of Mo’ara at Pandora – The World of Avatar, with the signature blue glow of the land creating an immersive, otherworldly atmosphere.

Close-up of vibrant, colorfully wrapped beads decorating tree branches, set against a softly blurred background, capturing the immersive atmosphere of Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Detailed view of vibrant, woven fibers shaped into a heart, capturing the lush, otherworldly atmosphere of Pandora – The World of Avatar’s Valley of Mo’ara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with soft green foliage from the immersive landscape in the background.

Exotic, vividly colored pitcher plants surround a rocky waterfall and lush foliage in Pandora – The World of Avatar’s Valley of Mo’ara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This spectacular scene recreates the immersive, otherworldly atmosphere that transports guests into the iconic movie-inspired land.

FLIGHT OF PASSAGE – THE DETAILS
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Come back tomorrow for the final installment of our Pandora photo series, taking a closer look at the Windtraders store and Satu’li Canteen restaurant.

DISCOVER MORE FROM PANDORA – THE WORLD OF AVATAR IN OUR 3-PART ‘UNEARTHING PANDORA’ SERIES:

  • Unearthing Pandora, Part 1: Why ‘Avatar’ at Walt Disney World? How Imagineers made the connection
  • Unearthing Pandora, Part 2: “Avatar” land was designed to make Walt Disney World guests feel real emotion – not ‘just fun’
  • Unearthing Pandora, Part 3: ‘Immersive’ is more than a buzz word in Walt Disney World’s new “Avatar” land

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