The grand opening of Pandora-The World of Avatar is inching closer and closer.

The new land—located inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom—will transport visitors to the moon of Pandora, the fictional world from 2009's "Avatar."

What Disney Imagineers have done is impressive.  

Here are four things that really stood out during my first trip to Pandora.

Details everywhere

Walking around and exploring Pandora is its own activity. Along the way, you’ll notice just how much detail Disney put into the project.

Pandora’s back story is that the native nature-worshiping species must protect their natural resources from a military presence. It’s very clear Imagineers focused on the natural elements of the world.

The “floating” mountains are immense, looming high over the area. Each mountain is covered with thick vines and moss-like material.

Colorful and strange-looking plants are also scattered around the area.

In the Flight of Passage queue, Na’vi hand prints and drawings can be found in the caves. Further inside, bioluminescent plants have taken over part of the research facility. Along the walls, you’ll see remnants of the Resources Development Administration, with faded biohazard signs partially covered by plants.

Even the lights that line the area are designed to look like an extension of the flora.

Flight of Passage

If you are visiting Walt Disney World this summer—or even this year—Flight of Passage is a must.

At the beginning of the attraction, you are paired with an Avatar. There’s a two-step process that I won’t go into detail about, but it definitely adds to the experience.

From there, you climb aboard a mountain banshee (the seating is similar to riding a motorcycle). You are then whisked across the skies of Pandora.

It’s a sensory overload, with several sights, sounds and smells to take in.

Satu’li Canteen

The immersive feel of Pandora extends to the food.

Satu’li Canteen is the quick-service restaurant within Pandora and features a cafeteria-style theme.

The menu focuses on natural options from the land—grains, fresh vegetables—in addition to proteins like chicken, beef and fish.

The indoor seating area for the restaurant is filled with Na’vi artwork—some of it hangs from the ceiling, while items like pottery are placed inside rock-like dividers.

Outdoor seating lets you take in the architecture of the restaurant complete with bamboo poles and thatch.

Also, the food is delicious. I highly recommend the chopped wood-grilled chicken with romaine and kale salad topped with the creamy herb dressing combination.

The menu basically allows you to build your own bowl, so you can try out different types.

Bioluminescence

Bioluminescent plants are prominently featured in the Na'vi River Journey boat ride and throughout Pandora.

However, most of the glowing effects won't be noticeable until nightfall.

During my trip, I stayed until the very end, just as the sun was setting.

As I was leaving, I noticed the pathways had started to glow. Specially-placed backlights help make it possible.

The rocks and some of the plants also illuminate.

Disney didn't have the full bioluminescent forest activated, but it's expected to make the entire area of Pandora glow.

Pandora-The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens to the public May 27.