AVATAR land construction progress

[andre85]

And for the record, I'll be amazed if they do much of anything to the back of the simulator building. It butts right up against the park perimeter.

Also, I am not that concerned with what the park looks like from the parking lot. I am certain others are, but I would rather that money be spent in places where I am immersed in the experience.

Indeed. I just stayed at a hotel near Disneyland that butted right up against the back of Cars Land--and they didn't even try to hide it. Exposed structure complete with wooden support beams.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Here are a few construction shots with people for perspective.

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Awesome pictures - did you encounter the two security guards again? How were the crowds at the best WDW park?

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Here is one. More to follow later.

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I assume to the right is still part of the " Soarin " ride ????????

 

[danlb_2000]

I assume to the right is still part of the " Soarin " ride ????????

Yes, that is where the electrical and other equipment rooms are.

 

[Atomicmickey]

Hoping the entire inside of that beast of a building is themed . . . like you are climbing the rocks
to get to a banshee, going inside tunnels, etc.

Think about Splash Mountain's queue, rather than Soarin's queue. That is my wish.

I certainly hope it isn't some sort of 'military Avatar banshee training center' theme.

In general, I'm concerned about that military part more than just about anything . . . .

 

[DisneyJayL]

Holy crap!

 

[El Grupo]

Hoping the entire inside of that beast of a building is themed . . . like you are climbing the rocks
to get to a banshee, going inside tunnels, etc.

Think about Splash Mountain's queue, rather than Soarin's queue. That is my wish.

I certainly hope it isn't some sort of 'military Avatar banshee training center' theme.

In general, I'm concerned about that military part more than just about anything . . . .

I agree on the inside.

Based on the concept art, my understanding is that the sections of this building facing the park will be all rock-work and plants/vines. Hopefully that is carried throughout the queue.

My guess, like others have posted, is that the back will be painted or themed slightly. But, I would think the costs to theme all sides would be considerable.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Hoping the entire inside of that beast of a building is themed . . . like you are climbing the rocks
to get to a banshee, going inside tunnels, etc.

Think about Splash Mountain's queue, rather than Soarin's queue. That is my wish.

I certainly hope it isn't some sort of 'military Avatar banshee training center' theme.

In general, I'm concerned about that military part more than just about anything . . . .

Based on the art work, it looks like they will focus on the beauty of the environment. Plus there are three more movies coming out. I believe one is based on the ocean life.

 

[Steel City Magic]

Based on the art work, it looks like they will focus on the beauty of the environment. Plus there are three more movies coming out. I believe one is based on the ocean life.

So your saying with these sequels, potential phase 2 expansion in 30 years?

 

[Flippin'Flounder]

So your thinking with these sequals potential phase 2 expansion in 30 years?

Of course

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

So your saying with these sequels potential phase 2 expansion in 30 years?

Never say never

 

[Steel City Magic]

Ugh. Actually even at this point without seeing the new movies or even what it would entail, I think I'm more excited for a phase 2 pandora ocean world expansion than I am the original phase one pandora that we are getting hahaha
I think cameron is Disney's next acquisition. .. not any of his IP but the man himself. They'll keep him stored in the broom closet.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Ugh. Actually even at this point without seeing the new movies or even what it would entail, I think I'm more excited for a phase 2 pandora ocean world expansion than I am the original phase one pandora that we are getting hahaha
I think cameron is Disney's next acquisition. .. not any of his IP but the man himself. They'll keep him stored in the broom closet.

I wish Disney would tackle the world's oceans and what they can teach us.

 

[invader]

So if they do paint the side of the building what would be more likely - go away green or sky blue?

 

[Steel City Magic]

I'd say more like 'blowing money brown', or 'our stocks are rising orange'... not a big fan of this technique not theming from every angle. People driving down the road don't have some jaw dropping view to lure them in. I understand it's WDW and not a local amusement park but c'mon. I expect to see show building from and 'amusement' park not a 'theme' park, even if it's from the parking lot, highway etc.

 

[BrianLo]

My initial thought but doesn't look like there is enough space between that pond.

It's a bit deceptive in pictures. Only one corner of the building actually comes close the service road, even then there is room for a berm throughout if they so choose.

 

[Flippin'Flounder]

I'd say more like 'blowing money brown', or 'our stocks are rising orange'...

No definitely sky blue, it worked so well with the first Soarin', no one even notices

 

[FlyingCat]

If they did, SeaWorld would loose a lot of business.

 

[ToTBellHop]

So if they do paint the side of the building what would be more likely - go away green or sky blue?

Either put up a small wall to block the view of the buses entering or:

 

[jt04]

How they are going to theme that huge box?

Pretend it is a shoe box and you are Ant-Man.