Kamikaze
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I understand that, but it was only a few weeks ago. With the distinct lack of WDW based announcements, you would have thought they would have tried to fit this in there just to avoid the backlash that happened.
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AVATAR land coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom
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I understand that, but it was only a few weeks ago. With the distinct lack of WDW based announcements, you would have thought they would have tried to fit this in there just to avoid the backlash that happened.
Scuttle
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Really!? Well your missing out and I highly advise to build up the courage and go atleast once. Because it is, from an Imagineering standpoint, the greatest ride at WDW. The entire ride is perfect.
durangojim
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Depending on the size of the land and it's emphasis on nature, along with whatever immersive experiences are in store for guests, I'd have a hard time seeing this anywhere but AK.
stitchcastle
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It's different because those Dragons and unicorns and griffins were fictional creatures that have shaped human history and mythology for thousands of years without having to be real.
This contemporary storyteller's imaginary animals are not even a big internet presence let alone be the focus of an entire culture.
I believe the Parks and Resorts presentation was shortened by 30 minutes a little bit before the Expo. There could be the possibility they EXPECTED to announce this, but had to wait a little longer.
The entire theme of this movie was conservation. How does this not fit in at AK? Besides they have loads more room at AK.
julia_
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Don't forget that there are two Avatar sequels in the making...
Brian Noble
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Was Song of the South a great movie? Do kids run around pretending to be Uncle Remus?
No. But Splash Mountain is one heck of an attraction.
There is a LOT of material to work with here. Unless they completely sail off the deep end, something pretty interesting ought to come out of it.
No. But Splash Mountain is one heck of an attraction.
There is a LOT of material to work with here. Unless they completely sail off the deep end, something pretty interesting ought to come out of it.
JustInTime
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Nothing. Disney Blog made it very clear that this would be an entire new land. Disney is money hungry but not stupid. They are doing this strictly because Universals numbers scare the crap out of them and Animal Kingdom closes at 4:00 daily because there are not enough rides. They are not going to close attractions just to bring this. It would solve their 2 main problems. That would actually make it worse because re-theming an old land would add CRAZY attendance numbers and the capacity would stay the same. So lets get off this train now, please.
How about a World Of Color Avatar attraction? It would add the needed night-time entertainment and the research and development is already there. Plus we have to keep in mind that the new Avatar film is taking place in Pandora's Oceans. Which opens up the possibility for tons of aquatic life AND a World Of Color water show. BAM!
nothing worthy of note should need to be removed.
CarlFredricksen
Active Member
Great pull for Disney.
As many have said, the visuals of Pandora will fit great with AK.
As many have said, the visuals of Pandora will fit great with AK.
captainkidd
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This.
Why they haven't done this yet is mind boggling.
I think Universal should retaliate with a whole land dedicated to Twilight. You could have vampires walking around that sparkle when it's sunny outside. Be a cool special effect.
cynic710
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you do realize the dueling dragons ride is/was in universal right?
anyway, i think it fits because of its tie in to nature and living with the world, middle earth would almost come off as copying potter for the magic of it all. plus, what kind of rides could be LOTR themed? riding the trees?
SleepingMonk
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Compare those numbers with the numbers for the FLE.
People are setting themselves up for a major disappointment with this.
They might be spending a billion dollars worldwide, they're not spending even half that in Florida.
This won't be another gate, it won't even be a full "land". You'll get one major ride and some shops at most.
Maybe.
stitchcastle
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Um no, it makes more sense to put this thing in EPCOT.
muse1983
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100% agree, ToT is indeed a PERFECT experience from beginning to end. Back to the original topic, I love this news! Do I think Avatar was a classic film? Absolutely not, but I do think it will be a EXTREMELY NEEDED addition to AK and am looking forward to how they are going to incorporate it.
julia_
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Where's the Like button?
nerdboyrockstar
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I honestly expected this more at Universal than anywhere at Disney. And even so, if it was going to Disney, I would figure DHS before AK but honestly, I don't care where it is as long as we're going to get some fantastically themed experiences.
fractal
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off the "wires" from the WSJ article. This is pretty exciting!
Construction on the area within Disney World's Animal Kingdom, which executives called a "land," is to begin in early 2013 and include rides, attractions, entertainment and restaurants. The Disney World land is likely to cost an estimated $400 million, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Plans haven't been fully fleshed out, the executives said. Speaking at a Tuesday morning press conference, Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Thomas Staggs said: "We're just beginning the development phase on this project." The attractions are to be created by Walt Disney's ride designers, known as Imagineers, in collaboration with Mr. Cameron. Mr. Cameron said that the attractions at the land were likely to include re-creations of environments from "Avatar," and possibly from two sequels that are planned for release in 2014 and 2015.
In screenings of "Avatar," Mr. Cameron said, "The scenes people liked best weren't the obvious ones, like the big battles." Instead, he said, the favorites were "the creatures, learning to fly, being in the forest at night. The impression we got was that people just liked being in that world." Disney Chief Executive Robert Iger said that the company is likely to add "Avatar" attractions at its other theme parks around the world, though he said no plans had been made.
Construction on the area within Disney World's Animal Kingdom, which executives called a "land," is to begin in early 2013 and include rides, attractions, entertainment and restaurants. The Disney World land is likely to cost an estimated $400 million, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Plans haven't been fully fleshed out, the executives said. Speaking at a Tuesday morning press conference, Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Thomas Staggs said: "We're just beginning the development phase on this project." The attractions are to be created by Walt Disney's ride designers, known as Imagineers, in collaboration with Mr. Cameron. Mr. Cameron said that the attractions at the land were likely to include re-creations of environments from "Avatar," and possibly from two sequels that are planned for release in 2014 and 2015.
In screenings of "Avatar," Mr. Cameron said, "The scenes people liked best weren't the obvious ones, like the big battles." Instead, he said, the favorites were "the creatures, learning to fly, being in the forest at night. The impression we got was that people just liked being in that world." Disney Chief Executive Robert Iger said that the company is likely to add "Avatar" attractions at its other theme parks around the world, though he said no plans had been made.