AVATAR Concept Art released

SirLink

Well-Known Member
It has already sadly. The other ride, remember? Cameron wanted it, Disney didn't.

If the anchor turns out to be a fully immersive full motion Pandora's box ride system moving through physical space I'll be eating humble pie and jumping at the front on the line to ride and ride again. If its a motion base infront of a screen - Soarin' 2.0 - then its a huge missed opportunity. Uni got lucky with their Kuka arm attraction coming in at 85 million. WDI would charge that much just for the pens to draw the plans.

So do we know currently whether or not they have reached out to Vekoma yet?
 

SirLink

Well-Known Member
You'd assume after two years they would know exactly where each nut and bolt will go let alone who's going to pitch for the ride system....

Wouldn't you?

Hmmm I would be even slightly surprised if we got I-ride, because I could see Burbank not even wanting to splash the cash for that.

I don't know why but these days although I have Uni that I know I enjoy, I can't get excited to go to Florida with only two parks blossoming and 4 stuck sinking in the swamp.
 

Kman101

Well-Known Member
Not to get completely off-topic but at one of these D23 expos, can some "mommy blogger" (as folks like to call them) finally just step up to the plate and pretty much let them know what these issues are, in front of everyone? Call them totally out? I guess no one wants to be 'that person'. Heaven forbid you lose a freebie. (I seriously wouldn't expect this ... just saying, lol)

That being said, I'm sure all the suits are well aware of the issues. I can't even imagine the mess that is the WD Company. Well, from what's posted here, I CAN imagine and all I do is shake my head.
 

SyracuseOrange

Well-Known Member
Not to get completely off-topic but at one of these D23 expos, can some "mommy blogger" (as folks like to call them) finally just step up to the plate and pretty much let them know what these issues are, in front of everyone? Call them totally out? I guess no one wants to be 'that person'. Heaven forbid you lose a freebie. (I seriously wouldn't expect this ... just saying, lol)

That being said, I'm sure all the suits are well aware of the issues. I can't even imagine the mess that is the WD Company. Well, from what's posted here, I CAN imagine and all I do is shake my head.
Security would escort them out so fast and they'd be shunned by the mommy blogging community for the rest of their lives. The last thing a mommy blogger wants is to give up her access to free DVDs and swag bags!

:devilish::devilish::devilish:
 

DVCOwner

A Long Time DVC Member
If the success of failure of Avatarland is tied to the success/failure of the movies, then how do attractions that aren't tied to a movie or franchise every succeed?

Not that the ride would not exceed with those going to Walt Disney World, but I think what Disney is doing more than that and is trying to increase the gate, just like Universal did with Harry Potter. I can name a lot of my family and friends that went to Universal for no other reason than to see the Harry Potter "land". If the next movie is a hit, I think the movie franchise will build a following and that following will go to Walt Disney World to walk into the world of Avatar. While there they will visit other parks, eat meals and stay at Disney resorts. The one thing Disney has going is the plan for 3 new Avatar films in the works, while no more Harry Potter anything is planned outside the parks at this time.
 

orky8

Well-Known Member
It has already sadly. The other ride, remember? Cameron wanted it, Disney didn't.

If the anchor turns out to be a fully immersive full motion Pandora's box ride system moving through physical space I'll be eating humble pie and jumping at the front on the line to ride and ride again. If its a motion base infront of a screen - Soarin' 2.0 - then its a huge missed opportunity. Uni got lucky with their Kuka arm attraction coming in at 85 million. WDI would charge that much just for the pens to draw the plans.

Martin, what do you think about those blueprints that leaked a while ago showing a 4-screen Soarin 2.0 and a boat ride?

Makes me nervous as that would align to the artwork which also shows flying on a banshee (Soarin 2.0) and a boat ride. Also seems to fit TDO's MO of amazing immersive environments but no substance. I've not seen new FLE in person, but it looks impressive (especially once the mine mountain finishes), but without any true E-ticket experience, it misses the mark. Like, if TDA built the Cadillac mountain range and then just put a motion simulator in the showbuilding. Fortunately, Carsland is immersive AND has an amazing E-ticket. Although, hard to blame TDO when the craptastic Soarin 1.0 (over Californina, which makes no sense) pulls 120+ minute waits. But, that could be more a symptom of a dying park with nothing to do instead of a great attraction, IMO.
 

marni1971

Park History nut
Premium Member
Martin, what do you think about those blueprints that leaked a while ago showing a 4-screen Soarin 2.0 and a boat ride?

Makes me nervous as that would align to the artwork which also shows flying on a banshee (Soarin 2.0) and a boat ride. Also seems to fit TDO's MO of amazing immersive environments but no substance. I've not seen new FLE in person, but it looks impressive (especially once the mine mountain finishes), but without any true E-ticket experience, it misses the mark. Like, if TDA built the Cadillac mountain range and then just put a motion simulator in the showbuilding. Fortunately, Carsland is immersive AND has an amazing E-ticket. Although, hard to blame TDO when the craptastic Soarin 1.0 (over Californina, which makes no sense) pulls 120+ minute waits. But, that could be more a symptom of a dying park with nothing to do instead of a great attraction, IMO.
That's pretty much what I said to someone privately a half hour ago.
 

aladdin2007

Well-Known Member
I may be in the minority but Im more excited about the boat ride than anything else lol, when was the last time Disney had a new boat ride? Splash Mountain 1992? (thats not even really a boat ride but a log flume) That is if the boat ride even still happens. Hoping it does even if the concept art may be over exaggerated. Like I said before had it gone to TDSea it would be phenomenal, but in TDO's hands/Burbanks hands and or Imagineerings egos, sensing a watered/scaled down version. But maybe Cameron will keep his foot down on it.
 

ctxak98

Well-Known Member
I may be in the minority but Im more excited about the boat ride than anything else lol, when was the last time Disney had a new boat ride? Splash Mountain 1992? (thats not even really a boat ride but a log flume) That is if the boat ride even still happens. Hoping it does even if the concept art may be over exaggerated. Like I said before had it gone to TDSea it would be phenomenal, but in TDO's hands/Burbanks hands and or Imagineerings egos, sensing a watered/scaled down version. But maybe Cameron will keep his foot down on it.
This is exactly what I am feeling too! On one hand I am super excited based off the concept art and how brilliant the land can be. On the other, I am seeing them cutting back and scaling down to meet budget! I don't want this to happen. Hopefully Cameron will put his foot down and make them go through with the plans! who know at this point!

However I am also more excited for the boat ride. I think this ride will really be something to see is its done right. A peaceful journey in a boat through the nighttime bioluminescent jungles of Pandora. It will be something to see that's for sure!
 

SirLink

Well-Known Member
I may be in the minority but Im more excited about the boat ride than anything else lol, when was the last time Disney had a new boat ride? Splash Mountain 1992? (thats not even really a boat ride but a log flume) That is if the boat ride even still happens. Hoping it does even if the concept art may be over exaggerated. Like I said before had it gone to TDSea it would be phenomenal, but in TDO's hands/Burbanks hands and or Imagineerings egos, sensing a watered/scaled down version. But maybe Cameron will keep his foot down on it.

Funny because OLC don't want it ... and they aren't really trusting of WDI costs.
 

Figments Friend

Well-Known Member
Guess I'm the only one who liked the Avatar Movie? Lol

Nope.
I loved it for the epic visual feast it was.

Saw it i think five times in IMAX...as well as twice for the re-release a few months later.

Very much looking forward to seeing how the Pandorian themed elements translate into a theme park environment.

Looking even more forward to experiencing them.

:)
 

Figments Friend

Well-Known Member
It has already sadly. The other ride, remember? Cameron wanted it, Disney didn't.

If the anchor turns out to be a fully immersive full motion Pandora's box ride system moving through physical space I'll be eating humble pie and jumping at the front on the line to ride and ride again. If its a motion base infront of a screen - Soarin' 2.0 - then its a huge missed opportunity. Uni got lucky with their Kuka arm attraction coming in at 85 million. WDI would charge that much just for the pens to draw the plans.

Ah yes...the *other* attraction that was apparently dropped.
Forgot about that one.

From what has been talked about in the past, i have full confidence the main E will be very immersive and unique. Time will tell.
You have to admit it has been a heck of a ride already trying to keep up with all the changes this project has gone through over the dozen or so months.

Would make for a swell tv movie...
 

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