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6. So Is the Ride Queue Disney ride queues are often an experience within themselves and Flight of Passage is no different. Guests wind though a long ride queue that begins near the foliage of Pandora underneath the floating mountains.  Once inside the covered portion of the ride queue, tribal paintings of the Na’vi people and their partnerships with ikrans ...

7. The Holding Rooms Are Legit Disney does a great job of incorporating ride logistics and preparation into the story and ride experience. Guests are transported into two holding rooms before boarding the ride. You begin the attraction by learning a bit more about the ecological impact mining has made on Pandora and keystone species like the ikran. Next, a ...

8. You Are Matched With an Ikran Speaking of ikrans, that is the mode of transportation you will be using during the ride.  At the start of the ride, you will be matched with an Avatar body that will link to an ikran ready to take you on a whirlwind tour of Pandora. Ikrans are a keystone species in Pandora ...

9. Guests Relive the Film One of the high points of the attraction is that guests get to relive the film as the ikran they are riding flies across a variety of terrains from the film.  Floating mountains, rugged terrain, desert soil, ocean shores, lush jungle and dark caves are just a few of the beautiful areas your ikran will ...

10. Thrilling Not Scary It is important to understand that this attraction is more thrilling and beautiful than scary. While ride warnings in the park should be heeded and those prone to motion sickness should avoid the ride; I would encourage others that are on the fence about riding to take the plunge and try it. The ride design seems ...

The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park opened in summer 2017 much to the delight of Disney and Avatar fans alike. The World of Pandora is unlike anything park guests had seen before.  Between the bioluminescent forest that comes alive at night, the floating mountains and all the sights and smells of the park it is hard to ...

1. The Grey Stuff – Be Our Guest Finally, here is thepiece de résistance!  While this isn’t technically a snack because it is served at a table-service restaurant, it is worth making a reservation for! At dinnertime, the “Grey Stuff” is served as a rich brownie topped with Oreo icing and edible pearls. Don’t fret if you have a lunchtime ...

2. Warm Cinnamon Roll – Gaston’s Tavern When the Main Street U.S.A. Bakery was converted into a Starbucks, many feared that the infamous cinnamon roll would be lost forever. Luckily, this decadent dessert eventually made its way back into New Fantasyland. Now, you can enjoy this shareable treat while reveling in the joy that certain Disney traditions can never be ...

3. Inventive Sandwiches – Gaston’s Tavern If you’re looking for an entrée, then consider ordering one of the fresh, artisanal sandwiches. A far cry from peanut butter and jelly, guests can order sandwiches made with brie, swiss cheese, and oven-roasted turkey. After all, this is technically a French-inspired tavern and even French sandwiches have a certain je n’ai c’est quoi.

4. Lefou’s Brew – Gaston Tavern Speaking of Gaston’s Tavern, this counter-service restaurant is another treasure trove of food. Enjoy the rustic charm of this villain’s favorite hangout spot as you sip on LeFou’s Brew. What is this you may ask? Well, this is essentially WDW’s version of Harry Potter Butterbeer. This drink consists of frozen apple juice, a hint ...