ABC Shows Show Off Sneak Peak to Pandora: The World of Avatar

This morning Good Morning America gave ABC's first sneak peak into Pandora: The World of Avatar. ABC's Paula Faris spoke with Joe Rohde and Avatar producer Jon Landau while walking through the land in our most in-depth look yet. 

In the segment we got a look at the bioluminescent plants at night, the floating mountains, a look at food that will be available to try, and our first look at what Avatar Flight of Passage will look like. Guests will slide on 3D glasses and be transformed into their own Avatar. While we didn't see any footage from the ride, it will be a simulation of you actually riding on the back of your own banshee. Here is the full clip of the segment:

WATCH: INSIDE LOOK: @VisitPandora the world of Avatar only at @WaltDisneyWorld! #VisitPandora @DisneyParks @OfficialAvatar pic.twitter.com/uFqamUfuLa

— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 9, 2017

As we said yesterday, this is just the first segment giving us an inside look at Pandora: The World of Avatar. Segments on ABC's "The View", "The Chew", and "Nightline" will be shown throughout the day on ABC.

UPDATE: Whoopi Goldberg Tours Na'vi River Journey with James Cameron on "The View":

During today's episode of ABC's "The View" live from Disney's Animal Kingdom, we got another inside look at Pandora: The World of Avatar. Whoopi Goldberg got a tour of the land with Oscar-winning director James Cameron as he showed off the floating mountains, the glowing bioluminescent plants, and finally we saw them ride the Na'vi River Journey. You will see that you will encounter a viper wolf and even hear the Na'vi Shaman singing on the ride.

Check out the clip below:

Floating mountains, glowing forests and more! @JimCameron gives @whoopigoldberg an exclusive look at @VisitPandora in @WaltDisneyWorld. pic.twitter.com/OLBuFw5sOf

— The View (@TheView) March 9, 2017

Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom inches closer to its debut on May 27, 2017.

3 New "Cars 3" Characters Announced; ABC to Air 4 Inside Looks at Pandora Tomorrow

3 New "Cars 3" Characters Announced with their Voice Talents:

Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, and Lea DeLaria have joined the voice cast of the upcoming "Cars 3." Washington will voice Natalie Certain, a super smarty-pants statistician. She knows everything that there is to know about statistics when it comes to racing. 

Fillion's and DeLaria's character names were not announced. Fillion returns his voice talent to Pixar after previously voicing the character, Johnny Worthington in "Monsters University." DeLaria is a newcomer to voice casting as he will voice a derby-inspired school bus. No details on the interesting character were announced.

These three join a cast of previously announced characters in the likes of Armie Hammer as Jackson Storm, Cristela Alonzo as Cruz Ramirez, and a group of Nascar drivers that were announced last week during the Daytona 500, they include:

• Chase Elliott will voice CHASE RACELOTT
• Daniel Suárez will voice DANNY SWERVEZ
• Ryan Blaney will voice RYAN "INSIDE" LANEY 
• Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. will voice BUBBA WHEELHOUSE
• Darrell Waltrip will return as DARRELL CARTRIP
• Jeff Gordon will return as JEFF GORVETTE
• Howard Augustine "Humpy" Wheeler Jr will return as TEX DINOCO  
• Richard "The King" Petty will return as STRIP "THE KING" WEATHERS

Additionally, Pixar has revealed that two FOX Sports reporters will have characters in the film,  Shannon Spake will voice the on-the-track reporter Shannon Spokes  and Mike Joy will voice on-the-spot radio talk show host Mike Joyride. Taking on the role of  Ray Reverham (Jackson Storm's crew chief) will be Ray Evernham - the winner of three NASCAR championships as crew chief for Jeff Gordon.

Source: Pixar Post

ABC to Air 4 Inside Looks at Pandora: The World of Avatar Tomorrow:

ABC's Good Morning America, The View, The Chew, and Nightline will give us a sneak peak into Pandora: The World of Avatar tomorrow, March 9. 

The day of sneak peeks kicks off with “Good Morning America,” where viewers are introduced to Pandora – The World of Avatar including a first look at the thrilling attraction, Avatar Flight of Passage. After that, viewers can tune in to “The View,” where James Cameron will take Whoopi Goldberg into the immersive new land, including a look at the Na’vi River Journey. Rounding out the daytime segments, the hosts of “The Chew,” true to their culinary stylings, will introduce viewers to the Lumpia, a unique and delicious snack found on Pandora. 

Later that night “Nightline” will offer an in-depth look at Pandora – The World of Avatar in a unique segment inspired by the stories of the land.

Pandora: The World of Avatar will debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

The View to Broadcast from Animal Kingdom in March; Kermit the Frog Hot Air Balloon to be Removed

The View to Broadcast from Animal Kingdom in March:

Today, during ABC's The View it was announced that they will be broadcasting from Disney's Animal Kingdom March 6-10, 2017. It was announced along with some familiar faces in Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. Also announced was a chance for us the viewers to enter a chance to win a trip to Disney, in "The View's Magic is Endless Sweepstakes" presented by American Tourister. Here are the details:

YOU COULD WIN:
A MAGICAL VACATION TO VISIT ALL 4 THEME PARKS AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT TO SEE A TAPING OF THE VIEW DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM THEME PARK!

The View wants to send 3 Grand Prize winners and each of their 3 guests to Walt Disney World® in Florida where the Magic Is Endless

Grand Prize winners can stay at one of over 25 Disney Resort Hotels where guests get special benefits, like Extra Magic Hours, where each day one of the Parks is open longer to enjoy select attractions. Each Grand Prize winner will also receive a $500 Disney gift card, which can be used throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort, including at select locations in Disney Springs, a truly one of a kind destination to eat. And thanks to American Tourister, we’ll have you traveling in style because each Grand Prize winner and his/her guests will also receive a 20” hardside American Tourister carry-on. American Tourister is the official luggage of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, offering dozens of bags featuring Disney, Star Wars and Marvel characters.

The entry period ends January 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The View’s Magic is Endless Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States & District of Columbia, 18 or older. No purchase necessary. Winners must travel between March 3-8, 2017.Guests can enter here at https://theviewmagicisendlesssweepstakes.com.

Kermit the Frog Hot Air Balloon to be Removed from Disney's Hollywood Studios:

According to a report from WDW News Today, the Kermit the Frog Hot Air Balloon will be removed over the next coming weeks at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The famous hot air balloon has been a staple over the now Muppets Courtyard for the last 26 years. 

Disney has not stated if the balloon will be reused or relocated. The balloon is being removed due to it being visible inside of what will become Star Wars Land inside the Studios.