AVATAR land - the specifics

[flyerjab]

really? i was shocked we got so much given whats going on tomorrow

I agree. I love this new information as I wasn't expecting any Pandora news until tomorrow. The more stuff like this the better!! It makes for a more overall immersive experience. So many are waiting for the ride descriptions - and I have to admit so am I - but I want to learn about every square inch of this expansion. This is great news so far!

 

[danlb_2000]

Still entertained by Snap Crackle and Pop here pretending that anyone wants an Avatar Land.

People might not "want" Avatarland like they want a Star Wars Land, but I think people will be pleasantly surprised once they actually see the land.

 

[twebber55]

im thinking this area is the far right building in front of the mess hall thats no longer a mess hall lol

 

[flyerjab]

Just saw on Twitter that Bob Chapek stated - Guests will get to "actually ride on" a Banshee in Pandora. This of course echoes Iger's sentiments from before.

 

[flyerjab]

Another statement that was notable was Chapek stating that the Na'vi River Journey is comparable to the Shanghai Pirates ride. I assume he is referencing the tech that is used as it is quite evident that the Na'vi ride is not nearly as grand in scale. Still like reading quotes like that though.

 

[twebber55]

Another statement that was notable was Chapek stating that the Na'vi River Journey is comparable to the Shanghai Pirates ride. I assume he is referencing the tech that is used as it is quite evident that the Na'vi ride is not nearly as grand in scale. Still like reading quotes like that though.

yeah i took that as a little hyperbole
im sure there are similarities but the ride will be significantly shorter

 

[*Q*]

People might not "want" Avatarland like they want a Star Wars Land, but I think people will be pleasantly surprised once they actually see the land.

Oh I agree, it just seems if you asked anyone 5-6 years ago most people would have said this would be very unlikely.

 

[Incomudro]

How are people already disappointed by this? You got one (large) tidbit of info, the opening!

I get a healthy dose of cynicism, but wow!

Welcome to the forum.
Reads like a complaint forum, doesn't it?
I dubbed it "Walt Disney World Whiners."

 

[Mike S]

Welcome to the forum.
Reads like a complaint forum, doesn't it?
I dubbed it "Walt Disney World Whiners."

That's an awfully broad brush you're using there.

 

[Incomudro]

That's an awfully broad brush you're using there.

Really?
Virtually everything Disney does or plans to do in any park is immediately beset upon by a swarm of posters who brand it subpar, disappointing, the end of the greatness of the parks and on and on.

 

[marni1971]

Really?
Virtually everything Disney does or plans to do in any park is immediately beset upon by a swarm of posters who brand it subpar, disappointing, the end of the greatness of the parks and on and on.

Depends if you know what to expect or not.

Shame it's still behind. Doesn't look like it will make it up now.

 

[jt04]

Just saw on Twitter that Bob Chapek stated - Guests will get to "actually ride on" a Banshee in Pandora. This of course echoes Iger's sentiments from before.

I am surprised so many here doubted Iger at his word. But still good to get confirmation.

 

[danlb_2000]

I am surprised so many here doubted Iger at his word. But still good to get confirmation.

Disney is very good at marketing hype so it's understandable that people who be cautious about what they read into a statement like that. I think the caution was also warranted because it seems like a logistically difficult thing to pull off.

 

[twebber55]

Disney is very good at marketing hype so it's understandable that people who be cautious about what they read into a statement like that. I think the caution was also warranted because it seems like a logistically difficult thing to pull off.

hopefully we find out tomorrow

 

[sedati]

Welcome to the forum.
Reads like a complaint forum, doesn't it?
I dubbed it "Walt Disney World Whiners."

My take on the forum has always been:
"Come for the content- leave for the comments."

 

[sedati]

I do like the idea of the history of the land- the nature of the planet in the process of erasing the tech that had invaded it. I also like the idea of the new tenants playfully adapting the leftovers for a more tourist friendly experience. Yes it's sci-fi, but these ideas have many similarities to how things have progressed in parts of our own world. I think these are the kind of things Rhode is best as displaying- the Animal Kingdom has such a multi-layered thought process that reads though everywhere. Yes it's a zoo, but it's also a commentary on man's rocky history with nature.

 

[TyTrap]

A few questions, so Windtraders will be the exit gift shop for both flight of passage and navi river journey? Is the Satu'li canteen the only restaurant along with Pongu Pongu as a beverage stand? And how many guest bathroom locations will there be? Dumb question I know but I'm curious. If I had to guess there would be 2 or 3.

 

[cmarten]

People might not "want" Avatarland like they want a Star Wars Land, but I think people will be pleasantly surprised once they actually see the land.

I mean I'm actually more excited for Pandora. The moon itself was absolutely beautiful and stunning. Especially the floating mountains. And then thinking about how high the level of theming is throughout AK (sans DinoLand) I can't wait to see what it is like when it's completed

 

[Clowd Nyne]

I'm assuming this is a quick service restaurant.

 

[marni1971]

Just saw on Twitter that Bob Chapek stated - Guests will get to "actually ride on" a Banshee in Pandora. This of course echoes Iger's sentiments from before.

I am surprised so many here doubted Iger at his word. But still good to get confirmation.

Disney is very good at marketing hype so it's understandable that people who be cautious about what they read into a statement like that. I think the caution was also warranted because it seems like a logistically difficult thing to pull off.

Don't get too excited. It's a vaguely flying animal-shaped and painted seat. 12 in a row. Think of a row of Soarin but with the seats each having a sculptured ridge and no backrest as such.