Mountain Banshee Project - Pandora The World of Avatar

This pin represents the Mountain Banshee Project, a thematic series centered on the wildlife of the Pandora – The World of Avatar land within Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Released in 2019 as part of the Pandora – The World of Avatar Mystery Collection, the pin features a triangular, badge-style design with a stylized Banshee icon at its center. The top bar features a deep blue background with the text 'MOUNTAIN BANSHEE PROJECT,' while the base of the triangle includes the mission statement 'PROTECTING PANDORAN WILDLIFE' against a green and white backdrop. The Mountain Banshee, or Ikran, is a central creature from James Cameron's 2009 film 'Avatar' and is famously ridden by the Na'vi people of Pandora. This Open Edition pin was originally sold as part of a mystery set, making it a popular item for park guests looking to commemorate their experience on the Flight of Passage attraction. The pin's aesthetic mimics a conservationist's field badge, aligning with the immersive environmental storytelling found throughout the Pandora section of the park. Because it is an Open Edition pin, it remains a highly accessible entry point for new collectors interested in the unique aesthetic of the Avatar franchise. Its design is clean and professional, capturing the fictional scientific research vibe that Disney Imagineers cultivated for the land.