If there is one thing I have learned, it is that, sometimes, when nobody else is doing something, you just have to do it for yourself. So, when my inquiry as to the UP Diwali show, as well as others inquiries about construction around the park, fell on unresponsive ears, I decided to take things into my own hands...
UP! A Great Bird Adventure- Diwali Edition
There is now a brief Preshow utilizing the radio gag used at the beginning. As a trainer comes out to set up bird seed, a chicken keeps changing the radio to play an Indian-inspired arrangement of Rockin’ Robin.
The Diwali show itself replaces the initial monologue, as Anika now explains the meaning of Diwali. She carries out a symbolic candle initially, and the dance is now framed as a traditional dance for Diwali.
The stage is decorated with extra marigolds and lanterns, which is also commented on. Diwali gets a few casual mentions throughout the show as well.
(As an aside, the rewrite flows much better)
Upcountry Landing’s Fate
It’s Stroller Parking
Asia Stage Relocation
All that construction next to Upcountry Landing has Completed to reveal a new street stage to replace the stage formerly found in the center of Anandapur.
This area is decorated by beautifully carved totems, and new colorful lanterns that brighten the area both during the day and at night. Signs implying a sitar performance surround the stage.
Nemo Entrance Switch Up
Both entrance signs are covered up. The former Fastpass queue is now used as a Standby Queue. Fastpass, likewise, uses the former Standby Entrance.
New Restroom Sign and Artifacts on Pandora
A new restroom sign for the first restroom that guests come across on Pandora was installed, as well as a wide variety of scattered Na’vi Artifacts.
Ongoing Otter Habitat Refurbishment
The otter habitat refurbishment has now expanded its scope to incorporate the main entrance to the Discovery Island Trails, forcing guests to enter near It’s Tough to be a Bug once again, or continue down the path to the area near the attraction’s exit.
Of note is that the Otterbox logo on the sign has been updated from their old logo to their new logo (unfortunately I do not have a physical image of the previous sign, only a mental one).
New Temporary DVC Kiosk Near Pandora Entrance
Pochahontas Meet Move and Character Landing Unused
Pocahontas’s Meet and Greet has moved to the path behind the Tree of Life, curiously without a Photopass Photographer.
The Character Landing is currently sitting unused, with no visible construction progresss from the Discovery Island Bridge to the Oasis.
Tiffins and Pizzafari are both here, we swear
And so concludes this update of all the little things that really do add up to one big thing.
UP! A Great Bird Adventure- Diwali Edition
There is now a brief Preshow utilizing the radio gag used at the beginning. As a trainer comes out to set up bird seed, a chicken keeps changing the radio to play an Indian-inspired arrangement of Rockin’ Robin.
The Diwali show itself replaces the initial monologue, as Anika now explains the meaning of Diwali. She carries out a symbolic candle initially, and the dance is now framed as a traditional dance for Diwali.
(As an aside, the rewrite flows much better)
Upcountry Landing’s Fate
It’s Stroller Parking
Asia Stage Relocation
All that construction next to Upcountry Landing has Completed to reveal a new street stage to replace the stage formerly found in the center of Anandapur.
Nemo Entrance Switch Up
Both entrance signs are covered up. The former Fastpass queue is now used as a Standby Queue. Fastpass, likewise, uses the former Standby Entrance.
New Restroom Sign and Artifacts on Pandora
A new restroom sign for the first restroom that guests come across on Pandora was installed, as well as a wide variety of scattered Na’vi Artifacts.
Ongoing Otter Habitat Refurbishment
The otter habitat refurbishment has now expanded its scope to incorporate the main entrance to the Discovery Island Trails, forcing guests to enter near It’s Tough to be a Bug once again, or continue down the path to the area near the attraction’s exit.
New Temporary DVC Kiosk Near Pandora Entrance
Pochahontas Meet Move and Character Landing Unused
Pocahontas’s Meet and Greet has moved to the path behind the Tree of Life, curiously without a Photopass Photographer.
Tiffins and Pizzafari are both here, we swear
And so concludes this update of all the little things that really do add up to one big thing.
