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WDWNT Daily Recap (8/23/21): Much Anticipated Spider-Man Trailer is Released, More Details Revealed for “The Princess and the Frog” Retheming of Splash Mountain, Biometric Fingerprint Scans Resume at Walt Disney World and More

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Johnny Childers

Johnny has been a Disney Parks fan ever since his first round trip through Tomorrowland on the Peoplemover. He loves all things Carousel of Progress, Figment, Dreamflight, Horizons, Big Thunder Mountain, EPCOT Center and Disney/MGM Studios. You can contact him at Johnny@wdwnt.com.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, August 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Shoulder Banshee Toys Sold Out at Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Guests looking to “adopt” (purchase) a shoulder Banshee toy from The Rookery inside Windtraders Shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have to settle for the plush version. The shop inside Pandora – The World of Avatar is sold out of the popular souvenirs. The branches of The Rookery are usually filled with the Ikran, as … Read more

A Digital Tour Through Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Imagineer Joe Rohde – Part 6: Pandora – The World of Avatar

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Nathan Hartman

A sunshine state resident, Nathan is an avid Disney parks wonk as well as a university film professor. Twitter: @somestuffisaid

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Imagineer Joe Rohde has been taking Disney fans on an online digital tour of Animal Kingdom through his Instagram, providing deep backstory on its ethos and culture. He’s discussed the Tree of Life, Africa, Asia, Expedition Everest, and Dinoland USA, but now we’re going off world to Pandora – The World of Avatar! Joe begins … Read more

PHOTOS: First Anniversary Banshee Flies Into Windtraders at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Jose Castillo

I grew up in South Florida, so Disney World was just a few hours away and I would often visit with my family. In 2008, I joined the WDW News Today family as a Graphic Designer and helped developer the website into what it is. Today, I happily live minutes away from the happiest place on earth. I'm so happy to be able to be part of such an amazing family and be able to bring you the latest Disney news.

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Today, May 27th marks the First Anniversary of Pandora – The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As we told you earlier this month, there would be a new Banshee to mark the milestone. Today, the new limited release Banshee has flown into the Rookery for guests to adopt, and we went over to … Read more

PHOTO: First Anniversary Limited Release Banshee Coming to Pandora on May 27th

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Jose Castillo

I grew up in South Florida, so Disney World was just a few hours away and I would often visit with my family. In 2008, I joined the WDW News Today family as a Graphic Designer and helped developer the website into what it is. Today, I happily live minutes away from the happiest place on earth. I'm so happy to be able to be part of such an amazing family and be able to bring you the latest Disney news.

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In honor of Pandora – The World of AVATAR’s first anniversary, a new limited release Banshee will be available starting on May 27th at Windtraders at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new Banshee is a navy blue with a neon blue and purple colored pattern, similar to what the banshee looks like at night when it … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Release Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary “Day-Of” Merchandise Includes Special Banshee Toy

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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The special items being released on April 22nd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will include a limited release Banshee from Pandora, among a number of other items: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Trading Pin Retail: $14.99 Dimensions: 1.75″ X 1.75″ Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Logo Baseball Cap Retail: $24.99   Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Tote Bag Retail: $19.99   … Read more

Animal Kingdom’s “Pandora: The World of AVATAR” Banshees Now Available for Adoption Online

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Patty

Patty has been visiting the parks annually since her parents first brought her at just a year old. She fulfilled her life long dream of being a Florida local and moved from the wintery Northeast to the sunshine and fun of central Florida.

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ShopDisney is now selling the Pandora – World of Avatar Interactive Banshees online! If you missed your chance to get them at the parks because they were sold out, here is your chance to get them now! Online, they are coupled with the perches to display them when not in use.   To see what … Read more

BREAKING: Popular Shoulder Banshee Toys in Pandora: The World of AVATAR Are Completely Sold Out

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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BREAKING: Popular Shoulder Banshee Toys in Pandora: The World of AVATAR Are Completely Sold Out

Well, we told you that the Banshee Rookery experience in Windtraders at Pandora: The World of AVATAR was popular, but I guess we had no idea just how popular they were… According to guests visiting this morning, there were a few Banshees on the shelves when the day started, but now there are none. Cast … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Adopt A Shoulder Banshee in Pandora – The World of AVATAR, The Next Big Theme Park Souvenir

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Adopt A Shoulder Banshee in Pandora - The World of AVATAR, The Next Big Theme Park Souvenir

The Windtraders shop in Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has some rather unique merchandise experiences, one of which is the ability to adopt a “Shoulder Banshee” creature to bring back with you to Earth. These creatures are available near the front of the shop after you wait in a small queue … Read more