AVATAR land construction progress

[flyerjab]

ROL will be a good test to see what actually needs to be done before the huge crowds come in 2017, in terms of infrastructure

This, coupled with night safaris and Pandora, will really change the guest flow dynamics of the park regarding exiting at night. Figure this park stays open until 10 or 11 PM during peak times. When you have all lands up and running, and people realize how incredible this park has become and that they can now enjoy it at night, the exodus from this park should be interesting to see. @matt9112 brings up an interesting point. They might need to redo something as the Oasis in the front of DAK gets strangled now with guests leaving at 6 or 7 PM.

 

[1023]

Does this look familiar @articos ?

Any reason not to use it for Avatar? There isn't a moretorium on this ride system is there?

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[matt9112]

Does this look familiar @articos ?

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is that a boat on a track? like atlantis?

 

[matt9112]

This, coupled with night safaris and Pandora, will really change the guest flow dynamics of the park regarding exiting at night. Figure this park stays open until 10 or 11 PM during peak times. When you have all lands up and running, and people realize how incredible this park has become and that they can now enjoy it at night, the exodus from this park should be interesting to see. @matt9112 brings up an interesting point. They might need to redo something as the Oasis in the front of DAK gets strangled now with guests leaving at 6 or 7 PM.

i think they could keep the oasis feel but honestly i do think they need to open up at least a singular major avenue through the oasis. as discussed earlier a bypass is obviously an option but unlike in the MK this bypass would essentialy have to carry most of the guest load. i think different dynamics are at play. i hope the oasis is not butchered but i do think it needs to be changed imagine it at night?

 

[danlb_2000]

https://www.google.com/patents/US80...ved=0CCUQ6AEwAWoVChMIlYCMjLeQxgIVAQeSCh1kIACM

 

[danlb_2000]

https://www.google.com/patents/US80...ved=0CCUQ6AEwAWoVChMIlYCMjLeQxgIVAQeSCh1kIACM

Note that even though it's possible they will use this for Avatar, it's unlikely it was designed for it based on the filing date.

 

[matt9112]

Note that even though it's possible they will use this for Avatar, it's unlikely it was designed for it based on the filing date.

would allow for great use of show scenes and control over guest surroundings.

 

[flyerjab]

i think they could keep the oasis feel but honestly i do think they need to open up at least a singular major avenue through the oasis. as discussed earlier a bypass is obviously an option but unlike in the MK this bypass would essentialy have to carry most of the guest load. i think different dynamics are at play. i hope the oasis is not butchered but i do think it needs to be changed imagine it at night?

I agree completely (I was just being slightly sarcastic about the bypass).

I am not as familiar with backstage areas with regard to the Oasis. I am a huge fan of that part of DAK so I would hope that any changes would only enhance the experience.

Again though, you are right about at night. That will be a mob filtering out of there with how it is currently designed.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

I agree completely (I was just being slightly sarcastic about the bypass).

I am not as familiar with backstage areas with regard to the Oasis. I am a huge fan of that part of DAK so I would hope that any changes would only enhance the experience.

Again though, you are right about at night. That will be a mob filtering out of there with how it is currently designed.

Any idea when the nighttime shows will be up and running? We might be heading down either September 2016 or December 2016. Either the Poly or GF this trip - which one is best?

 

[1023]

Note that even though it's possible they will use this for Avatar, it's unlikely it was designed for it based on the filing date.

It also wouldn't require a water propulsion system. (Since it's LIM?) Correct? I am only inquiring as I don't see a pump house or system yet.

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[twebber55]

I agree completely (I was just being slightly sarcastic about the bypass).

I am not as familiar with backstage areas with regard to the Oasis. I am a huge fan of that part of DAK so I would hope that any changes would only enhance the experience.

Again though, you are right about at night. That will be a mob filtering out of there with how it is currently designed.

wasn't there talk about a by pass through dinorama? could be totally wrong

 

[twebber55]

Any idea when the nighttime shows will be up and running? We might be heading down either September 2016 or December 2016. Either the Poly or GF this trip - which one is best?

I think spring of 2016

 

[flyerjab]

Any idea when the nighttime shows will be up and running? We might be heading down either September 2016 or December 2016. Either the Poly or GF this trip - which one is best?

You will probably be good for both RoL and the night safari with either of those dates.

 

[Marlins1]

Any idea when the nighttime shows will be up and running? We might be heading down either September 2016 or December 2016. Either the Poly or GF this trip - which one is best?

The Poly rules - rooms, pool and grounds are better than GF and you can walk to TTC for Epcot monorail in addition to easy MK access. GF has the better lobby but you can visit that anyway.

 

[Figment2005]

The Poly rules - rooms, pool and grounds are better than GF and you can walk to TTC for Epcot monorail in addition to easy MK access. GF has the better lobby but you can visit that anyway.

Don't forget you can walk to the TTC from the Grand as well. Just takes a little bit longer and has a better view.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

The Poly rules - rooms, pool and grounds are better than GF and you can walk to TTC for Epcot monorail in addition to easy MK access. GF has the better lobby but you can visit that anyway.

We have always stayed at AKL and wanted to stay on the monorail loop for once.

 

[Marlins1]

We have always stayed at AKL and wanted to stay on the monorail loop for once.

I love AKL - only issue there is distance/transportation. The resort itself might be my favorite.

 

[Monoblanco13]

Don't know if this has been mentioned yet, Jim Hill states Avatar project is 8 months behind schedule.

 

[Monoblanco13]

I can confirm that he is wrong.

That' great to hear I would love for that to be wrong

 

[Monoblanco13]

I can't share much, but construction has hit several targets and isn't far behind at all.

Thanks much! I really don't want this project to be delayed.