DAK Pandora and Universal Volcano Bay Grand Opening, Walkthrough Videos, and more

It was the Press Event and Grand Opening yesterday of Pandora - the World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom AND of Universal Orlando Volcano Bay and you'll find below the Disney live video of yesterday's ceremony at Pandora. You'll also find plenty of others videos of the Grand Opening of Pandora - and most in 4K definition on D&M Facebook page HERE, just scroll down the page to don't miss them.




Another picture of Pandora opening...



...and a  great drone video filmed over and inside Pandora has also been posted by Inside the Magic.




Let's move to the awaited Universal Orlando Volcano Bay water park !

You have a short video below and plenty of others showing a FULL TOUR of this new amazing water park also on D&M Facebook page HERE. I predict a huge success to Universal Volcano Bay!




We have also a latest drone video over Universal Volcano Bay, filmed three days ago, and in 4K. All the pools are filled with water and looks to me they're ready for today's Grand Opening, only the waterfall on the volcano was not working when they filmed. Now, if Universal can ask David Copperfield to make disappear this goddamn' highway right behind, it will be perfect!




And Theme Park Insider was the first one to post a video of the incredible Krakatau water coaster!




Videos: copyright Disney, Universal, Inside the Magic, Theme Park Insider

New Pandora - The World of Avatar Imagineering Video !

Pandora - The World of Avatar is opening on May 27 and a new Imagineering video was released, in which Joe Rhode and others WDI Imagineers talk about where they found the artistic inspiration for Pandora.


In addition the video include great shots of the giant model of Pandora at Walt Disney Imagineering!











Pictures and video: copyright Disney

First Videos of Pandora - The World of Avatar Na'vi River Journey, Flight of Passage, and more ! Now Edited With New Videos !

Media Previews have started for Pandora : The World of Avatar and the first videos appeared on Youtube! Here below is a selection of what can be watched now, filmed by The DIS, Inside the Magic or Attractions Magazine. For each different videos below ( except the first one ) the first video was filmed in 4K and generally have the best definition, BUT the others videos that i also provide the links include different shots or even shots which are not in the first ones, so make sure watch them also!

WDI Imagineers in my opinion have done an incredible job, really. Videos below include highlights of the Navi’ River Journey ride and its INCREDIBLE Navi’ shaman Audio-Animatronic - you won’t believe your eyes - and all the pre-show of the Flight of Passage ride - incredible pre-show which also include an amazing Audio-Animatronic, but you won’t see the ride itself as it was most probably not allowed to film.

We'll start by a day walk through Pandora - The World of Avatar - Valley of Mo'ara daytime tour.










The next videos will show you the awaited nighttime bioluminescence of Pandora - The World of Avatar.










Next, some great footage and highlights of Na'vi River Journey Queue and Ride. Note that the videos doesn't show the "full" ride, just "highlights" of it, the websites have been probably asked to don't show the whole ride.










Don't miss the videos below showing the INCREDIBLE Na'vi Shaman of Songs Audio-Animatronic in the Na'vi River Journey boat ride - the more "lifelike" Audio-Animatronic you've ever seen in your life!

Next, the amazing Flight of Passage ride queue walkthrough and pre-show. Note: you won’t see the ride itself as it was most probably not allowed to film.










Another incredible "Avatar" Audio-Animatronic is in the pre-show of the Flight of Passage ride!










Next, some videos of the Satu’li Canteen restaurant inside Pandora - The World of Avatar.







We'll end with videos showing the Pandora merchandise available inside the Windtraders merchandise store, including a fun remote controlled mechanical Banshee.










Thanks to The DIS, Inside the Magic, and Attractions Magazine for their great filming!

Disney Starts National TV Ad Campaign For Pandora - The World of Avatar, Opening May 27th - Now Edited With Height Requirement, Fast Pass and Synopsis for Each Attraction !

Disney has started a national TV Ad campaign for Pandora - The World of Avatar, and here below is the first one! In addition you'll also find below screen captures of the most interesting shots - some never seen before and also showing the two rides of the land, the height requirement for each attraction, and a synopsis about each! The highly awaited land is opening May 27 at Disney's Animal Kingdom!






Valley of Mo’ara: No Height Requirement - Age interest : anyone

Official Description: “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!

Na'vi River Journey : Height Requirement: none - Age Interest: everyone - Thrill level: slow rides - FastPass+ available

Official Description: “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!”









Flight of Passage: Height Requirement: 44 inches tall - Age Interest: kids,tweens, teens, and adults - FastPass+ available

Official Description: “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!





Pictures and video: copyright Disney