AVATAR land - the specifics

[doctornick]

Something I was thinking about: Wilderness Explorers is a cool little game and has stations everywhere in DAK. But, it obviously is not conducive to having stations in Pandora. I'm wondering if Disney would have any plans to have some WE stations in Pandora (or on the edge of it?) and what they might contact. Maybe something discussion the search for alien life or details of an animal that was a basis for some Pandoran creature. Curious to see if something happens in this regard.

 

[Bolt]

Something I was thinking about: Wilderness Explorers is a cool little game and has stations everywhere in DAK. But, it obviously is not conducive to having stations in Pandora. I'm wondering if Disney would have any plans to have some WE stations in Pandora (or on the edge of it?) and what they might contact. Maybe something discussion the search for alien life or details of an animal that was a basis for some Pandoran creature. Curious to see if something happens in this regard.

My guess is no in the beginning at least. With any new land opening, it'll be crowded and they'll probably not want to push extra traffic to certain areas.

 

[PorterRedkey]

I was reading a really great article on the creation of MyMagic+ and it included the following from Joe Rhode and Bruce Vaughn about Avatar.

"He (Rhode) tells me the Imagineers are trying to hit that sweet spot where the technology stays "subconscious," because he doesn’t want to see "switching behavior"—he waves his wrist around in front of his face—"in between the human and the experience."

I ask where MyMagic+ will influence Avatar Land, and Rohde turns my attention to the model, which is the size of three Ping-Pong tables. He swirls his finger around a tiny section. This little spot is where MyMagic+ will be put to use, in "the most intensive, interactive moments." What about the area’s two big attractions? "Less so," he adds.

What excites the Imagineers about Avatar Land? The robotics prototypes they’ve built, which they think represent the next generation of animatronics. MyMagic+ is just a tool that Imagineers tell me they don’t want to force on visitors. "We don’t want to say, ‘Hey, guest, go around and tap with your MagicBand to cause something magical to happen,’ " Vaughn says. "We never want to do it just because we can."

 

[RandomPrincess]

I was reading a really great article on the creation of MyMagic+ and it included the following from Joe Rhode and Bruce Vaughn about Avatar.

"He (Rhode) tells me the Imagineers are trying to hit that sweet spot where the technology stays "subconscious," because he doesn’t want to see "switching behavior"—he waves his wrist around in front of his face—"in between the human and the experience."

I ask where MyMagic+ will influence Avatar Land, and Rohde turns my attention to the model, which is the size of three Ping-Pong tables. He swirls his finger around a tiny section. This little spot is where MyMagic+ will be put to use, in "the most intensive, interactive moments." What about the area’s two big attractions? "Less so," he adds.

What excites the Imagineers about Avatar Land? The robotics prototypes they’ve built, which they think represent the next generation of animatronics. MyMagic+ is just a tool that Imagineers tell me they don’t want to force on visitors. "We don’t want to say, ‘Hey, guest, go around and tap with your MagicBand to cause something magical to happen,’ " Vaughn says. "We never want to do it just because we can."

Great article. Recommend reading it!

 

[PorterRedkey]

Great article. Recommend reading it!

Very detailed with great behind the scenes stuff. The Avatar info was just a bonus, even though it is not much.

 

[twebber55]

Very detailed with great behind the scenes stuff. The Avatar info was just a bonus, even though it is not much.

it does put to rest the nonsense that there will only be one ride

 

[PorterRedkey]

it does put to rest the nonsense that there will only be one ride

True, I am also very excited about the new animatronics. Also, does anyone have any speculation as to what the small interactive area will be?

 

[Rob562]

True, I am also very excited about the new animatronics. Also, does anyone have any speculation as to what the small interactive area will be?

No inside info, but the first idea that springs to mind has something to do with the glowing "spirit trees" from the first movie. Imagine if the trees knew who you were from the presence of your Band...

-Rob

 

[flyerjab]

Very detailed with great behind the scenes stuff. The Avatar info was just a bonus, even though it is not much.

Nicely done by you. The two nice things here:

1. Two attractions, stated by Joe Rohde.

2. There is some other area that sounds similar to an interactive type of experience.

So yeah, this sounds more like a true expansion with 2 rides, interactive experience, as well as what could be the most impressively themed land of any park. Pretty soon, we should finally be within the 2 year mark of this opening.

 

[PorterRedkey]

So inside info, but the first idea that springs to mind has something to do with the glowing "spirit trees" from the first movie. Imagine if the trees knew who you were from the presence of your Band...

-Rob

Could be. It might have something to do with those white things that floated around the main characters in the movie

 

[twebber55]

Nicely done by you. The two nice things here:

1. Two attractions, stated by Joe Rohde.

2. There is some other area that sounds similar to an interactive type of experience.

So yeah, this sounds more like a true expansion with 2 rides, interactive experience, as well as what could be the most impressively themed land of any park. Pretty soon, we should finally be within the 2 year mark of this opening.

id say we re already there

 

[PorterRedkey]

The author of the article answered my question about the details of the Avatar model in another thread. I thought I would post his response here as well.

Hey there! Yes, I got to spend time with Joe over the Avatar models. I would say what struck me most are not just the new-age animatronics -- which are pretty mind blowing -- but more so the level of thought Joe and his team are putting into EVERY detail of Avatar Land. I mean, when we were looking at the model, he wasn't just referring to specific attractions, but audio cues, how certain parts of Avatar Land respond to other parts, etc. The whole thing is seemingly designed to be a living, breathing organism, and I'm sure Joe barely scratched the surface on what he has planned. Very fascinating dude.

 

[ctxak98]

The author of the article answered my question about the details of the Avatar model in another thread. I thought I would post his response here as well.

This really gives me hope for a great addition to the Animal Kingdom! I've said since day 1 this land would be amazing, and based off this recent info I have more reason to believe it will be amazing! Hurry up 2017!!!

 

[flyerjab]

The author of the article answered my question about the details of the Avatar model in another thread. I thought I would post his response here as well.

I wish I could like this repost a bazillion times.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

I know, this is exciting news about Avatar. Hopefully there will be more details at the D23. I've been looking for arial updates with PhotosMaps but it's just let's me view on December 13, 2014.

I wish I could like this repost a bazillion times.[/QUOTE

 

[twebber55]

orlandoparksnews.com has some nice behind the walls pictures from an angle we haven't seen yet

 

[cjkeating]

orlandoparksnews.com has some nice behind the walls pictures from an angle we haven't seen yet

I couldn't work out if what they were showing was new pathways or old pathways being ripped out?

 

[twebber55]

I couldn't work out if what they were showing was new pathways or old pathways being ripped out?

I believe some of the first pictures were the area behind Pizzafari then past the bridge was Pandora but im not sure where those walls are in relation to the aerials

 

[danlb_2000]

I think the wall that they took the picture over is circled in blue and the arrow is where they are looking beyond the bridge. What you see in that picture is the side of the boat ride show building.

 

[twebber55]

I think the wall that they took the picture over is circled in blue and the arrow is where they are looking beyond the bridge. What you see in that picture is the side of the boat ride show building.

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Thats what i was thinking but that building looks really tall