AVATAR land construction progress

DVCOwner

DVCOwner

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Disney purchased land in the Washington DC area and ended up putting it back on the market shortly after purchase. If I am not mistaken I think that it is now a casino.
 
KingOfEpicocity

KingOfEpicocity

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DVCOwner said:
That was in Northern Virginia. The land I am talking about was in Maryland just over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Speculation was it was going to be a DVC resort and was soon sold off to another company. It was near the Gaylord National Resort.
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Correct. I'm talking about the land in Virginia. There was also talk of a vertical park in St. Louis. But I digress
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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KingOfEpicocity said:
I agree. I think they will. Will it be successful? Not sure. I think Universals ability to make new and innovative rides is running out. At least, to make a variety of rides. I just wanna see something new, I'm tired of screens and sets.
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OK, I'll admit to having a limited imagination, but, if you eliminate screens and sets, what is left. A track ride though an open field or through rooms that are empty but just painted white. No story, nothing to see? Clear that up for me will you? Thanks!
 
KingOfEpicocity

KingOfEpicocity

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Goofyernmost said:
OK, I'll admit to having a limited imagination, but, if you eliminate screens and sets, what is left. A track ride though an open field or through rooms that are empty but just painted white. No story, nothing to see? Clear that up for me will you? Thanks!
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What i mean is fully developed sets. The main action of the ride takes place in the screens. Most of the sets are filler. Of course I won't hear the end of "the dragon animatronic!!!!!!" But the entire action of dinosaur comes from the animatronics. Which in theory is what I appreciate
 
WDWtraveler

WDWtraveler

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Photo update as of Monday, May 9. With scaffolding surrounding the floating mountains all the way to the top, final details / painting is being applied now. If you look carefully, the "vines" between the floating mountains are taking shape, not just steel beams anymore.

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twebber55

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WDWtraveler said:
Photo update as of Monday, May 9. With scaffolding surrounding the floating mountains all the way to the top, final details / painting is being applied now. If you look carefully, the "vines" between the floating mountains are taking shape, not just steel beams anymore.

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im just glad we got a post on actual construction and not disney vs universal
 
Disneyhead'71

Disneyhead'71

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Marlins1 said:
I prefer immersive attractions in a land that combines different IP's and/or non IP attractions, restaurants and stores that fit a theme together. POTC And Jungle Cruise in Adventureland or FOTLK and KS in Harambe for example.
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Why not both? I like Adventureland. I like Diagon Alley. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like Kong, Pandora, and the SWE.

Fortunately, we are quickly running out of movie IP's that warrent entire lands. But Universal has already figured out that problem. Lands based on non-movie IPs and lands based on brands. Hello Nintendoland! All Comcast has to do now is buy Mattel and give Universal Creative a crack at their own toyland.
 
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Prototype82

Prototype82

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I don't understand why a few people hate the concept of single IP lands. Especially with rich worlds like Harry Potter and Avatar. You can turn a corner and become lost in the story. There's no disappointment of getting off the ride and having the story be over. Getting sucked in by the hugeness of a land, interacting with cast members that are in character, and discovering all the pieces of one whole is what makes theme park storytelling convincing to me. We've evolved past the carnival ride set up of putting Peter Pan next to It's a Small World. Walt wanted people to feel like they were far from reality, and this impressive format has improved that concept immensely. I don't want to get off flight of passage and hop onto Pocahontas or Junglebook next door. I want be in this world AND experience the adventures inside of it. I don't want half of an experience.
 
Rutt

Rutt

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Prototype82 said:
I don't understand why a few people hate the concept of single IP lands. Especially with rich worlds like Harry Potter and Avatar. You can turn a corner and become lost in the story. There's no disappointment of getting off the ride and having the story be over. Getting sucked in by the hugeness of a land, interacting with cast members that are in character, and discovering all the pieces of one whole make theme park storytelling convincing to me. We've evolved past the carnival ride set up of putting Peter Pan next to It's a Small World. Walt wanted people to feel like they were far from reality, and this impressive format has improved that concept immensely.
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I think its more that this seems to be the basis of every single new ride now and many feel the creativity is lacking. In many cases, IP interest can be very fleeting which some feel will make the ride feel old very quickly. I think Disney has chosen their IP themed rides well, and am not totally opposed to using them for new rides.
That being said, it would be nice to see something not based on a movie every now and then too.
 

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