Pandora – World of Avatar Interactive Drums Refurbished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The interactive drums in Pandora – The World of “Avatar” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been cleaned (or replaced) once again.

Pandora Interactive Drums Refurbished

Wooden, intricately carved Pandora interactive drums are surrounded by greenery. A person in the background appears to be exploring the area.

We noticed the refurbished drums during our Thursday trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. All of the tops of the drums have either been replaced or thoroughly cleaned.

Complex wooden structure with circular windows, surrounded by lush greenery and intertwining branches, resembling a fantastical or otherworldly dwelling, akin to the enchanting realms where Pandora drums echo through the air.

The drum tops are shades of reddish brown. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, drummers performed at the drum circle. Now the drum circle remains for guests to play with.

Close-up of a tree stump with a carved-out, smooth surface in the center, showing detailed bark textures and growth rings—reminiscent of the mystical forests of Pandora from Avatar.
A circular flat stone is encased in a textured, weathered wooden frame with intricate carvings and natural details. Resembling ancient Pandora drums, the scene is surrounded by a mossy, uneven surface.

Above are photos of the new drum tops. For comparison, below are photos of the drum tops from early August. They had dark, dirty spots from being touched so much.

Close-up of a textured, oval-shaped indentation in a large, curved, tree-like structure with a mixture of dark and light brown colors, reminiscent of the magical landscapes in Pandora - World of Avatar.
A close-up of a rustic, sunken circular stone surface with intricate, twisted wood-like detailing around the edges, reminiscent of the enchanting designs found in the World of Avatar's Pandora.

The drums have to be replaced periodically due to guest use. We previously noticed a refurbishment in early 2023.

Within the fiction of “Avatar,” the drum circle area is called Swotu Wayä, or “the sacred place of song.” The instruments are connected directly to Pandora’s root system, so drummers can access the “living memory of song.” Because Pandora has no walk-around Na’vi characters, the drummers were humans who the Na’vi taught to play.

Watch our video of the defunct drum circle show below:

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