AVATAR land - the specifics

[Dave Z]

We will be WDW for opening weekend. We arrive on 5/20 until 5/31!! Cannot wait to see in person!

 

[Princess Leia]

http://www.avclub.com/article/wait-those-avatar-sequels-just-got-even-longer-251872 2018 isn't happening.

So, we're looking at the first sequel coming out at least 10 years after Avatar came out... which I guess isn't a huge deal anymore, considering we've had sequels to Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Independence Day come out years after the originals (2 of the 3 were successful ventures).

 

[Disneyhead'71]

http://www.avclub.com/article/wait-those-avatar-sequels-just-got-even-longer-251872 2018 isn't happening.

So, we're looking at the first sequel coming out at least 10 years after Avatar came out... which I guess isn't a huge deal anymore, considering we've had sequels to Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Independence Day come out years after the originals (2 of the 3 were successful ventures).

2 of the 3 were sequels to very successful franchises. The other was based on a single popular film.

 

[Stripes]

Over on OU, a new user named palemonster has described the seat sliding into a banshee head. Though he has no connections, I believe he's correct. Take another look at the leaked image of the ride vehicle. You can see an Imagineer sitting in the chair we saw from the preview, but in front of him is a banshee head.

 

[KrzyKtty]

Has it been stated if Flight of Passage will have rider swap? DD will be to small to ride, but I would love it if DH, DS, and I could.

 

[Jones14]

Just to adress a thing or two...
In FoP, the door will lift ala traditional garage, and put you forward and out into the screen.

While it may seem like a bit of a let down, they had a banshee design early on (not leaked) that was most practical, but would have raised many issues. Joe also didn't like the idea of straight up riding one since it is AK. You ride on a Jeep on Kilamanjaro, not an elephant.

Don't worry about the FoP queue being too mechanical, as you saw the transition point in the GMA video.

On Na'Vi there is only one true AA, but lots of moving parts, like mechanical figures, and limited motion ones.

The way they use foliage, when entering from Discovery Island, will make for a grand reveal.

Is this ride going to be a contender for best ride at the resort? How will it compare to Disney's other new headliners like Pirates Shanghai, TRON Lightcycles, Mystic Manor, Iron Man, etc.?

 

[Goofnut1980]

I think it looks good... I never was a big Avatar follower, so it isn't something I am just thrilled about. I will miss it on my May trip, but will get to see it in October when I go back.

We needed more capacity for sure. I am glad they are doing this. I only hope they keep what they have running smooth before adding more to maintain. However as of late they are doing much better than a few years back.

I would love to see some of the older attractions - refreshed and plus'd. Bring some of the newer technology into the older product. However, look at some of the classics, the lines are longer than ever. Why invest?? lol

 

[djkidkaz]

Is there a harness? I don't see anything in the video that shows them being secured in which would mean you can't have a ton of movement for safety concerns.

 

[twebber55]

Is there a harness? I don't see anything in the video that shows them being secured in which would mean you can't have a ton of movement for safety concerns.

gotta be with a 44 inch height requirement

 

[TalkingHead]

Didn't a press release yesterday say you could feel the banshee breathe beneath you?

You should take Disney press releases seriously but not literally.

 

[cmo880]

Hi everyone! First time poster, longtime lurker. Thanks for all of the awesome speculation and details. I'm so excited for this land to open! I had a question about FOP - does anyone think/know if the "bike-like" RV's will have the platform underneath them when it extends to the screen? Or will it be more of an extended arm-like design? I know we don't have many details yet but wasn't sure if anyone was familiar with the ride system. Thank you!

 

[danlb_2000]

Is there a harness? I don't see anything in the video that shows them being secured in which would mean you can't have a ton of movement for safety concerns.

That's a good questions. You don't see anything in this shot, unless something comes up from the back.

 

[Incomudro]

You should take Disney press releases seriously but not literally.

Yeah, I'm not doubting that we will feel it breath.
I think some people believed that we would be sitting on an animatronic with a rubber skin.
I never believed that was feasible for a ride system that need to cater to thousands of riders.
Cost, and durability would be prohibitive.
People would tear these things apart.

 

[Andrew C]

This is all making me very excited to see this land. Will have to ignore this thread once May comes...don't want any further spoilers, lol

 

[Incomudro]

That's a good questions. You don't see anything in this shot, unless something comes up from the back.

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Looks like an exercise machine for preacher curls.

 

[Touchdown]

It looks very similar to a disk-o coaster seat

After you sit down a small black bar lifts up behind you and locks in to secure you from the back. It's very pooh sized friendly.

 

[Capsin4]

Based on the information from this article it seems like it confirms that we will be riding on a tron cycle like vehicle that we straddle because it still mentions feeling the banshee breathe beneath you. On that GMA segment this morning where we saw them sitting in seats on FoP must have been the handicap accessible vehicle like people were speculating .

It's interesting. Even in that video though it seems the lady leans forward slightly and might have her hands on something that's out of view.

 

[Capsin4]

It looks very similar to a disk-o coaster seat

After you sit down a small black bar lifts up behind you and locks in to secure you from the back. It's very pooh sized friendly.

Given the goggles, I guess it's possible an AR banshee neck overlays and extends from the center part and it's the center part that you feel breathe if you lean forward against. Would be impressive if they could pull that off convincingly.

 

[danlb_2000]

It's interesting. Even in that video though it seems the lady leans forward slightly and might have her hands on something that's out of view.

There are handlebars...

 

[Capsin4]

There is definitely going to be a wall the hides your view of the screen while you are boarding. You can see it here:

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That's a nice shot. The eight "stems" seem to correspond to the eight riders per row and they also seem to be spaced much more than plain bench seats would require.