AVATAR land construction progress

[Daveeeeed]

I just can't wait for this land to open!!!!

 

[RSoxNo1]

Still can't figure out what this is going to be...

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Fairly certain that's a Rube Goldberg machine.

 

[DisneyJayL]

Is this going to be ready in 2017? Has it been changed to 2018?

 

[gorillaball]

Is this going to be ready in 2017? Has it been changed to 2018?

Yes 2017, not changed to 2018.

 

[mvieguy]

Yes 2017, not changed to 2018.

Most Likely Fall 2017

 

[flyerjab]

That would be my guess, it looks like there is a full staircase there that might require the ramps:

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Aside from the details we will get from walking through the extensive queues for the 2 rides, I always assumed that there would be some attempt at a Pandora cultural center, focusing on the Na'vi culture, animals and plants native to this moon, Hometree, etc (this would probably be home to a gift shop as well). I was wondering if the building with the teal-colored sides might be something like that.

 

[ChrisI]

Most Likely Fall 2017

Great! I'm going to WDW Nov 25-Dec 9 next year!

 

[rioriz]

Aside from the details we will get from walking through the extensive queues for the 2 rides, I always assumed that there would be some attempt at a Pandora cultural center, focusing on the Na'vi culture, animals and plants native to this moon, Hometree, etc (this would probably be home to a gift shop as well). I was wondering if the building with the teal-colored sides might be something like that.

Pretty Accurate from what I know. Expect "storytellers", "street performances", and self guided exploratory stops to help fill the the gaps of the two rides

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Friday, October 14. Some of the construction fence and fabric on the side of the bridge to Avatar land has been removed and the "new" bridge is now visible from the Nomad Lounge and deck. The bridge sports a "green" paint job with vines "growing" on the bridge support structure. There are also new lamp posts which appear to be tree limbs inserted into rusty columns attached to the bridge.

 

[Cesar R M]

Chiller units to be precise.

much appreciated!

 

[Cesar R M]

If we're being precise I think they're cooling towers. But if so then there would be chillers very nearby.

It shivers me timbers!

 

[Cesar R M]

Aside from the details we will get from walking through the extensive queues for the 2 rides, I always assumed that there would be some attempt at a Pandora cultural center, focusing on the Na'vi culture, animals and plants native to this moon, Hometree, etc (this would probably be home to a gift shop as well). I was wondering if the building with the teal-colored sides might be something like that.

Exactly what I was thinking. A gift shop is always a must on the "main attraction" of the area.

 

[Mawg]

Most Likely Fall 2017

Has this changed? I thought the rumor was late spring of 2017 maybe Earth Day?

 

[Sped2424]

Has this changed? I thought the rumor was late spring of 2017 maybe Earth Day?

They are guessing. So far people are thinking earth day period 2017 but that too is an educated guess. Given how far along things look I would hope this could be open before fall 2017.

 

[SteamboatJoe]

Definitely hoping the Earth Day 2017 target is accurate. I will be at the parks the second week in May. While I'm not a Avatar fan, my wife is and I am looking forward to seeing and experiencing what WDI has cooked up.

 

[twebber55]

http://ridevine.io/2016/10/21/pandora-the-world-of-avatar-open-may-2017/

hmmmmmmm........could be

 

[rioriz]

I am scheduling my Trip for June 2017...at this point the only thing that could this project at this time is something happens during current testing....

 

[twebber55]

I am scheduling my Trip for June 2017...at this point the only thing that could this project at this time is something happens during current testing....

Me too
June 3 arrival

 

[BrianLo]

I was tentatively thinking May 2017 but an outrageous deal to Europe happened. I'll be there early Fall 2017 when the crowds have hopefully melted away.

I expect all of your reports and opinions!

 

[Daveeeeed]

I was tentatively thinking May 2017 but an outrageous deal to Europe happened. I'll be there early Fall 2017 when the crowds have hopefully melted away.

I expect all of your reports and opinions!

Brilliant time to go! We're going Thanksgiving week this year and next year probably a week in late September. It's going to be tempting not to watch YouTube videos of the ride. We might go for one day in February though.