AVATAR land coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom

[PorterRedkey]

I hope the author of the article was not exaggerating or misunderstanding something when he wrote this:

"The vessels that guests will ride upon will essentially be the banshees themselves, with bodies that move to mimic a breathing beast. The flying sequences will be brought to life through large video screens — similar to “Soarin'” — with vehicles moving with the 3D action inside a massive theater."

I'm a little more excited for this ride now. However, the boat ride is still what I am most excited about.

 

[chiefs11]

In any case it's certainly not something that should have it's own land in a park based on some of the most iconic films ever made.

Are you thinking about the right park?

Admittedly, I'm another one that's never even seen the movie. ( I still have a few years to watch it before the land opens. ) But, it's my understanding that one of the main themes of the movie, conservation, fits very well into Animal Kingdom's overall theme.

 

[danlb_2000]

Wow. Cannot believe people are genuinely excited by this. You people have terrible taste in films.

Regardless of how I feel though, you're kidding yourselves if you think Avatar is popular enough to warrant it's own land. People were barely impressed when it came out, it's completely off the radar now. If I asked someone about it they'd say 'oh yeh, that film with all the special effects. What was that about again? Those blue people?'.

In any case it's certainly not something that should have it's own land in a park based on some of the most iconic films ever made.

You must have bad taste in films if you think Dinosaur, Bugs Life and Finding Nemo are some of the most iconic films ever made, they aren't even some of Disney/Pixar's best work. Lion King, on the other hand, I will give you.

 

[RayTheFirefly]

You must have bad taste in films if you think Dinosaur, Bugs Life and Finding Nemo are some of the most iconic films ever made, they aren't even some of Disney/Pixar's best work. Lion King, on the other hand, I will give you.

Darn you, @danlb_2000 ! Every time I see you respond to something, I get all excited thinking it's a cool permit for something exciting!

 

[danlb_2000]

Darn you, @danlb_2000 ! Every time I see you respond to something, I get all excited thinking it's a cool permit for something exciting!

The truth comes out! You only love me for my permits.

 

[Mike S]

You must have bad taste in films if you think Dinosaur, Bugs Life and Finding Nemo are some of the most iconic films ever made, they aren't even some of Disney/Pixar's best work. Lion King, on the other hand, I will give you.

Finding Nemo isn't one of Pixar's best works?

 

[twebber55]

Finding Nemo isn't one of Pixar's best works?

is it one of the most iconic films ever made?

 

[Mike S]

is it one of the most iconic films ever made?

What I was referring to was "they aren't even some of Disney/Pixar's best work."

 

[danlb_2000]

Finding Nemo isn't one of Pixar's best works?

It's one of Pixar's better movies, but I would put a lot of Disney movies above it. The point is I would NOT call any movie that is used in an Animal Kingdom ride/attrraction "one of the most iconic movies ever made", with the possible exception of Lion King.

 

[RayTheFirefly]

The truth comes out! You only love me for my permits.

Of course not! It's just a huge plus.

 

[ChrisM]

Wow. Cannot believe people are genuinely excited by this. You people have terrible taste in films.

Regardless of how I feel though, you're kidding yourselves if you think Avatar is popular enough to warrant it's own land. People were barely impressed when it came out, it's completely off the radar now. If I asked someone about it they'd say 'oh yeh, that film with all the special effects. What was that about again? Those blue people?'.

In any case it's certainly not something that should have it's own land in a park based on some of the most iconic films ever made.

Lowly dogs! Get on your knees, bow your heads, and worship at the feet of KITCHANDRO!

The mighty KITCHANDRO will brook no argument to his statements of indisputable truth. Do not mistake his musings as mere humble opinion, for KITCHANDRO (long live his name) has spent many turns of the moon pondering the higher mysteries of the cultural zeitgeist.

His showering us with facts and reason (while akin to casting pearls to swine) should be met with naught but adulation and rejoicing!

 

[Matt_Black]

is it one of the most iconic films ever made?

It's the best-selling DVD of all time. I think that moves it a bit towards "iconic" status.

 

[twebber55]

It's the best-selling DVD of all time. I think that moves it a bit towards "iconic" status.

 

[twebber55]

It's the best-selling DVD of all time. I think that moves it a bit towards "iconic" status.

Matt im pretty sure avatar is the number one selling DVD but I could be wrong it might be DVD/ blu ray

 

[Disneyhead'71]

You all will be behind this guy in line at the grand opening.

 

[disney4life2008]

I am more excited about the nighttime show than Avatarland.

 

[englanddg]

You all will be behind this guy in line at the grand opening.

Or, straight from Food and Wine...

 

[englanddg]

I am more excited about the nighttime show than Avatarland.

Hands down a BIG YES!

 

[flyerjab]

Wait did I read that correctly? It sounds like the physical "vehicle" or "vessel" that you ride on will basically be an animatronic??

I am one of the biggest Pandora backers on this site. I think that it is the "dark horse" of expansions/refurbs going on anywhere in WDW. For my money, I have been to the Potter attractions and I still choose DAK as the most immersive theme park experience in Orlando - just my opinion though as I fully appreciate the opinions of others.

All of this being said, even I find it hard to believe that the simulator will have AA banshees to sit in during this ride. I hope I am wrong but I would have to see it to believe it. Attempting something like that would no doubt cut into the number of riders per hour, when compared to the simulator building design. I would think that WDW wants this to not only be an E-Ticket experience, but also a big people eater. I would like to get @Tom's opinion on this as he has always talked about how impressive the technology of this ride design could be when properly executed.

If they were to do that though...wow. Maybe that is how they got Cameron to agree to let go of the coaster.

 

[GoofGoof]

Or, straight from Food and Wine...

Forget all of the other discussions. This picture is the first compelling reason to NOT build Avatarland.