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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

Contributor Megan Padilla was a guest of Disney for a preview of the new land inside Disney's Animal Kingdom, scheduled to open on May 27. Pictured, an avatar in an amniotic pod is one of the experiments in the scientists' lab on the approach to Avatar Flight of Passage, one of two rides in the land. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

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The first glimpse of the floating mountains as guests enter the Valley of Mo'ara, one place on Pandora working to restore habitat that had once been destroyed.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

The first glimpse of the floating mountains as guests enter the Valley of Mo'ara, one place on Pandora working to restore habitat that had once been destroyed. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

Imagineers blended real and Pandora plants with the vision of how the live ones will grow and change the landscape over time.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

Imagineers blended real and Pandora plants with the vision of how the live ones will grow and change the landscape over time. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

One of the lead imagineers who created Pandora, Joe Rohde, introduces media to Disney's newest land.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

One of the lead imagineers who created Pandora, Joe Rohde, introduces media to Disney's newest land. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

The world of Pandora is filled with Na'vi plants, such as the depaphet, similar to an agave.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

The world of Pandora is filled with Na'vi plants, such as the depaphet, similar to an agave. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

An earthling lizard is at home on a Na'vi plant.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

An earthling lizard is at home on a Na'vi plant. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

The floating mountains top out at 156 feet and create an aerial landscape that helps guests feel fully immersed in Pandora.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

The floating mountains top out at 156 feet and create an aerial landscape that helps guests feel fully immersed in Pandora. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

Pandora is meant to be a real place where you can have your own adventure.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

Pandora is meant to be a real place where you can have your own adventure. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

There are no signs in Pandora, only totems such as this shaman to indicate the way to the Na'vi River Journey attraction.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

There are no signs in Pandora, only totems such as this shaman to indicate the way to the Na'vi River Journey attraction. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

A peaceful pathway for contemplation after exiting the joyously thrilling Avatar Flight of Passage. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

See the details in the Pandoran species of plants by day, then come back at night when they glow with otherworldly bioluminescence.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

See the details in the Pandoran species of plants by day, then come back at night when they glow with otherworldly bioluminescence. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

Zsolt Hormay sculpted the rocks and mountains and shares with media his impression of them as a great work of art, even when they were only steel.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

Zsolt Hormay sculpted the rocks and mountains and shares with media his impression of them as a great work of art, even when they were only steel. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

The mural seen en route to Avatar Flight of Passage depicts the Na'vi rite of passage of being chosen by a banshee, as seen in ancient cave paintings. Guests will never again see this mural without humans in front of it. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

This animatronic pet banshee will no doubt be the most popular souvenir of the season. Kids, start saving your $49.95 and prepare to choose your banshee with your heart and soul.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

This animatronic pet banshee will no doubt be the most popular souvenir of the season. Kids, start saving your $49.95 and prepare to choose your banshee with your heart and soul. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

The blueberry cheesecake mousse wth passionfruit topping at Satu'li Canteen is inspired by the face of the Na'vi: blue with white speckles and bright yellow eyes.

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Sneak peek at Pandora -- the World of Avatar

The blueberry cheesecake mousse wth passionfruit topping at Satu'li Canteen is inspired by the face of the Na'vi: blue with white speckles and bright yellow eyes. Photo Credit: Megan Padilla

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