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AVATAR land coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom
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nytimez
Well-Known Member
Right. But the barns are nearby so they animals are "there" even if they're not on a Savannah -- so even if the Savannah is closed and the animals are in, they still wouldn't want loud nighttime activities close to those areas.
FWIW, at least some of the animals at the lodge are let out to roam the savannahs there at night, so it's not like Disney is against nighttime animal viewing. It's just impractical at AK -- both in terms of demand and, I imagine, visibility for those times of year when it gets dark earlier.
NoChesterHester
Well-Known Member
The park has lights. It used to have extra magic hours evenings.
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
I believe the animals in the Oasis and Discovery Island have enclosures within their habitat (or behind it). I may be mistaken but I think some of the birds are brought out to their enclosures each day by handlers.
The enclosures in Africa have areas that are exposed to the elements so that needs to be considered. I know some animals will stay out on exhibit if they so desire, but typically they all return to their nighthouses.
The north plot has enough room to create a full size Pandora without disrupting the animals. The issue here very well may be the actual construction of the project.
brightlillstar
Member
I'm not that worried about the animals. They do have enclosures at night and if you look at many of the metropolitan zoos they are RIGHT near the noise of the city and they seem to find a way to protect the animals from that
devoy1701
Well-Known Member
I agree. In addition, some strategically placed sbow buildings and "floating mountains" (sound walls) would help to deflect the noise levels no matter where Pandora ends up. I don't expect noise vs. animal comfort to be much of an obsticle at all here.
DonaldDoleWhip
Well-Known Member
I agree with your post. Most Pixar-related attractions seem to develop a huge following (Buzz, Nemo pavilion, Ratatouille at Les Chefs de France, and of course Toy Story Mania). I can certainly understand why they're added, but I've basically had enough of seeing them everywhere.
And you have a great point about New Fantasyland; I'm so happy to finally see The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast receive what they deserve (I still think BatB could have a more significant ride or attraction). I still would love Disney to announce a Lion King or Aladdin dark ride (since for years, I felt that the Disney renaissance masterpieces were underrepresented, while Pixar has become overrepresented).
But since I don't expect that to happen (and I know the parks would be a lot less interesting if any outside properties, such as Indy, Star Wars, or Twilight Zone, were removed), to me Pandora is better than Carsland. I want to be immersed in something different, yet still have the detail and beauty that Disney is known for. Plus, as you point out, the strength of Avatar might not have been its plot, but the graphics and special effects were able to wonderfully create a whole new planet and world of flora and fauna. That sounds absolutely perfect for a theme park.
nytimez
Well-Known Member
Yes, and most of the animals have been conditioned to return to their pens/barns in the evening. Many no longer even need the audio cues, which is why you'll find them gathered near the entrances to their backstage areas on late-day Kilimanjaro Safari rides.
Aside from park closures, they are also brought inside at those specific times to help with their care, including nutrition, examinations and -- I think the company doesn't like to talk about this so much -- medication. They're not "doped" or anything (as far as I know) but many do have meds they are give at morning and/or evening.
ChrisFL
Premium Member
You never saw High School Musical when it was in Tomorrowland, did you? :hurl:
DonaldDoleWhip
Well-Known Member
But High School Musical is an in-house Disney property, which means it fits just fine in any Disney park regardless of the park's actual theme. Obviously :brick:
And while they're at it, they need to kick Indy out of Disneyland's Adventureland. Do they want Disney to turn into another Universal?! :lookaroun
Ummm that is not fine as unless they are are from a high school in the future.
I do not see the issue with Pandora blending in with Animal Kingdom...they both have the same theme of conservation. Plus they both have thier lands which are both nature based...I don't get why it would be so hard to blend in...I think at least it will not stick out like a sore thumb...ie...Dino land.
devoy1701
Well-Known Member
DonaldDoleWhip
Well-Known Member
Thank you for that. I thought the second part of my post would make it clear, but I guess not :lol:
Agreed. I don't see how anyone can complain about Pandora (which, at a bare minimum, will be an aesthetically pleasing land) while the uber-tacky Dino-Rama sits on the other side of the park.
devoy1701
Well-Known Member
It appears I am in need of a better sarcasm detector as well!
It's been a long tuesday!
EvanAnderson
Active Member
So reading the details that James Cameron mentioned, he stated it would be "12 acres of Pandora." Anyone else see this a little small? When Potter was announced, it was announced at over 20 acres, and everyone loves to complain at how small that seems.
Go to 40 seconds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3u-s51KDQY
Go to 40 seconds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3u-s51KDQY
JEANYLASER
Well-Known Member
thanks!
Tom
Beta Return
I heard that too. 12 acres aint much.
I was thinking the same thing but I an not quite ready to raise the worried flag yet. It is still way early in the project and for all we know 12 acres might be phase one, a single attraction or just a number pulled out of thin air.
