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Tips for Disney’s Pandora With A Preschooler

February 13, 2018 | blogging, Disney, family, Travel

Disclosure: I was provided with free tickets and fastpasses for Walt Disney World, however all opinions are my own.

When people think of Disney’s Pandora, World of Avatar, they probably think it’s geared more towards adults, since the movie itself was more of a “grown up” film. However, don’t count out this unique land when visiting Walt Disney World with your preschooler. They may enjoy it more than you think! Here arr my top five tips for visiting Pandora with a preschooler:

5 Tips for visiting Disney's Pandora, World of Avatar with your preschooler

1.) Let them Explore: We decided when we arrived to not really have a plan (aside from wanting to ride the rides) and just kind of explored and walked around at Emma Kate’s pace. It was so much fun to see her running around playing with different interactive things like the drums, the spitting water fountains, and more. There is so much to stimulate a young mind, and I loved following her around!

Tips for Disney's Pandora With A Preschooler

Tips for Disney's Pandora With A Preschooler

2.) Ride the Navi River Journey: This ride is super tame, my bright color loving daughter loved every minute of it. She pointed out different animals and colors, and it held her attention the entire time. It’s also a great place to sit down and cool off on a hot day.

Tips for Disney's Pandora With A Preschooler

Tips for Disney's Pandora With A Preschooler

3.) Check out the adoptable banshees: Really, just check out the gift shop in its entirety. We spent about 20 minutes just walking around looking at all the cool merchandise, including the banshees. She picked up toys, talked to other kids, and generally just had a blast. All of the cast members were so friendly in the store and took time to talk to her as well.

Tips for Disney's Pandora With A Preschooler

Tips for Disney's Pandora With A Preschooler

 

4.) Point out the beauty: Because she was so excited and moving so quickly, it was easy for Emma Kate to miss things. Sometimes we had to back up and point out hidden details or fun plants and colors. Once she knew to look closely, it was fun to watch her look deeply into the plant life and point out unique things herself.

Tips for Disney's Pandora With A Preschooler

Tips for Disney's Pandora With A Preschooler

5.) Experience the fun food: Not only is the land itself fun and colorful, but so is the food! Be sure to grab a quick service meal or a snack while visiting Pandora. It brings having fun with your food to a whole new level! Plus, the frozen beverages taste really, really good.

pandora with a preschooler

pandora with a preschooler

My three year old had a blast visiting Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and I am so glad we decided to take her and just let her roam around. It was so fun to see what caught her attention versus having a strict schedule, and it allowed us to see the beauty and fun through her eyes.

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  1. Karen says

    February 13, 2018 at 7:18 am

    So glad y’all had a good time! Pandora is a fun place to explore! 🙂

    • Heather says

      March 30, 2018 at 10:53 am

      Yes and EK had a blast!

  2. Melissa @fitnessnycblog says

    February 13, 2018 at 9:38 am

    So pretty! I haven’t been in the day time yet, so I’m excited to go back! A fastpass is a must here, I was there in November and the standard wait times were over 3 hours.

    • Heather says

      March 30, 2018 at 10:53 am

      Yes the wait time can get crazy but it’s such a good ride!

  3. Courtnee says

    February 15, 2018 at 8:55 am

    This is great Heather. I love that you looked at it from Emma Kate’s perspective. Thank you for sharing!!

    • Heather says

      February 15, 2018 at 9:02 am

      Thanks Courtnee! Always trying to find a new and interesting angle that may help someone else with their vacation planning! 🙂

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