AVATAR progress

[Tim_4]

Feel free to move this to the Avatar thread but I figured I'd start a new thread for actual news rather than bury it in 200 pages of argument.

1. Workforce management has provided Labor estimates to the costuming team who has begun design and assembly of new costumes.

2. A study has been done to determine how much Animal Kingdom cast parking will need to expand to support the new headcount.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

I think this thread should remain but not carry on whether or not Avatar should/shouldn't be built but more just for the ongoing progress of the project.

 

[twebber55]

please keep the i hate avatar posts to the other avatar thread thanks in advance

 

[Bork Bork]

Thanks for the info. I know studies and projections don't necessarily mean the Avatar expansion is set in stone, but these signs are encouraging if you're a fan of this project. Having never seen Avatar, however, I'm curious what styles the CM costumes would represent? Maybe I need to rent the movie...

 

[Scuttle]

Good call on a new thread. Honestly I hate the 200+ threads. Thanks for the info.

 

[lunchbox1175]

I know there have been different ideas as to what the area is going to have as far as attractions, but have there been any definitive announcements.

 

[twebber55]

Feel free to move this to the Avatar thread but I figured I'd start a new thread for actual news rather than bury it in 200 pages of argument.

1. Workforce management has provided Labor estimates to the costuming team who has begun design and assembly of new costumes.

2. A study has been done to determine how much Animal Kingdom cast parking will need to expand to support the new headcount.

i would be curious as to where this puts the project in terms of time line compared to other projects of this size

 

[Vader2112]

Agreed a new thread without the "I hate avatar" attitude. Will be happy to see stories of progress and creative ideas coming out.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Thanks for posting this!

 

[Tim_4]

i would be curious as to where this puts the project in terms of time line compared to other projects of this size

That's hard to say because we still don't know what size this project IS. Parking lot expansion for cast would seem to indicate larger rather than smaller.

 

[wdwmagic]

Just to underline this point. This thread is for SPECIFIC information and PROGRESS reports on the AVATAR project.

It IS NOT to discuss whether you agree or disagree with the concept of AVATAR being added to Animal Kingdom.

To discuss the merits of AVATAR use the original announcement thread at http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/avatar-land-coming-to-disneys-animal-kingdom.803695/

Any posts that do not fit within the purpose of this thread will be deleted.

 

[twebber55]

That's hard to say because we still don't know what size this project IS. Parking lot expansion for cast would seem to indicate larger rather than smaller.

that was my first thought as well

 

[novawildcat18]

I HATE AVATAR no, I'm totally kidding, thanks for making this thread. I'm intrigued/surprised that work on this project has actually started. I thought it was going to be cancelled, but it seems like it's gotten the green light.

 

[OFTeric]

So shouldn't these studies have already happened by this point?

 

[dcibrando]

So shouldn't these studies have already happened by this point?

I was thinking the same thing. These also sound like VERY low budget items to do to appear the project is still happening but while in a waiting to see pattern???

 

[Master Yoda]

So shouldn't these studies have already happened by this point?

They would be part of the design process, but since they are really not part of the actual construction of the area they could come after the area has been designed or at least very late in the process.

 

[twebber55]

So shouldn't these studies have already happened by this point?

to me these two items would be two of the last

designing costumes and determining how much cast size would be at the end because you have to know what you are doing before these things

 

[Mammymouse]

Seeing that the indigenous people of Avatar had basically a loin cloth for clothing I wonder what the costume dept will come up with? I know it is hot in Florida but I would guess "skimpy bikini" will not be the winning outfit.

 

[dcibrando]

Maybe so. Would like to know what "size" they are thinking. Latest rumor was down to 1 attraction and 1 gift shop ....if so here's hoping for additional attractions (non-avatar as well) in the AK expansion

 

[bethymouse]

I tend to agree. Unless the costuming is so very elaborate and they need so many more cast members for Avatarland, which is quite possible! I am glad there is progress on this, whether I like it or not. Looking forward to future progress reports!