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Pandora store at Disney’s Animal Kingdom specializes in interactive, creative gifts

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It will not surprise anyone familiar with Walt Disney World that the resort's newest attraction exits into a gift shop. But what likely will delight visitors to Pandora - The World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom is that the store offers a unique shopping experience. Not only will guests find no sign of Mickey Mouse, but they will be able to shop a selection of merchandise that can only be found in this one shop, called Windtraders.
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Expansive theming creates broad appeal for Disney World’s Pandora

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Don't let the fact that you haven't seen -- or didn't love -- James Cameron's movie "Avatar" keep you from experiencing Walt Disney World's amazing addition Pandora - The World of Avatar. If you do, you most definitely will miss out on one of the most beautiful and technologically advanced experiences. Disney Imagineers have brought to life such creative storytelling that the new land in Disney's Animal Kingdom can stand alone and thoroughly wow guests, regardless of whether they are movie fans.
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A parent’s guide to Disney’s Pandora – The World of Avatar

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Beginning May 27, families will be able to visit Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Based on the planet in the movie "Avatar," this new section of the theme park has been in the works for six years. Blogger Kristin Ford was able to visit Pandora twice over the weekend during a local media preview and an annual passholder day, and it definitely lived up to the hype. It really did feel like I was transported to another world! Guests not familiar with the movie or the construction might have some questions, though, so here is a description of what parents will encounter.
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Tips for enjoying cold weather at SeaWorld Orlando, Walt Disney World

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Attention, theme park visitors: Floridians will be celebrating winter beginning Friday. That’s because Orlando temperatures actually are going to dip into the 60s during the day and into the 40s at night for an entire week. Break out the parkas, hats and gloves! And don’t forget the boots — we must seize this rare opportunity! … Continue reading "Tips for enjoying cold weather at SeaWorld Orlando, Walt Disney World"
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The Lion Guard Adventure brings new characters to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Animal experts from Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park help ensure script accuracy with Disney Junior's new program, "The Lion Guard." And then they work on the tail end of the production - promotion of the finished product - with an activity inside the park. The Lion Guard Adventure debuted Sunday, and we were there to check it out. Even though my daughter is no longer in the target age range of 2 to 7 years for the Disney Junior network, she still is interested in "The Lion Guard" and its presence at Animal Kingdom. After all, the show is a spinoff from the very popular 1994 animated movie, "The Lion King." The franchise has had several related stories since its introduction more than two decades ago. Most recently, it has been continued with a one-hour movie, "The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar," on Nov. 22, 2015, and then the Disney Junior series began on Jan. 15.
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