AVATAR progress

[ToTBellHop]

Why are they designing costumes for something they may not even build? I don't get it.

I don't get the impression that the management thinks there is a possibility of Avatarland not being built. It's more of an issue of time to flesh out the concept and whether or not certain individuals can force others to get along (or get a new job).

 

[RolltideMickey]

I remember hearing something about they were going to try the floating or moving mountains from the movie. Has anyone heard anymore of this? Also, how would you make that. I guess put up a huge background in the distance like carsland. Except have the mountains carved 3d behind the background on "stilts" that sat on a track that slowly moved back and forth.

 

[sshindel]

I remember hearing something about they were going to try the floating or moving mountains from the movie. Has anyone heard anymore of this? Also, how would you make that. I guess put up a huge background in the distance like carsland. Except have the mountains carved 3d behind the background on "stilts" that sat on a track that slowly moved back and forth.

I think that a floating mountain would be done pretty much like this:

 

[Lee]

I think that a floating mountain would be done pretty much like this:

Except that Legoland just did/is doing floating mountains using that very method.
That had to have an effect on WDI's plan.

 

[Master Yoda]

Except that Legoland just did/is doing floating mountains using that very method.
That had to have an effect on WDI's plan.

Would it? I could see them switching gears if they had a better way, but not if it was the only way.

 

[sshindel]

Except that Legoland just did/is doing floating mountains using that very method.
That had to have an effect on WDI's plan.

Good point. Any idea if that did cause any redesign, or if they just decided to blow forward with whatever they had?

 

[Lee]

Would it? I could see them switching gears if they had a better way, but not if it was the only way.

I don't know of another way to do a floating mountain outdoors. Hard to see them doing that unless it was going to be massively superior to what Legoland is doing.

Good point. Any idea if that did cause any redesign, or if they just decided to blow forward with whatever they had?

No clue. I don't even know if mountains are in the current plan.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Maybe the avatar characters will be like how Devine was.

 

[bdearl41]

Do we have any knowledge from inside sources on any rides that have been greenlit? The only two I have ever heard mentioned is a water/river ride as well as the ride with the technology that makes it seem as if you are flying. To me this is a great opportunity for Disney to start working with B&M on a flying coaster.

 

[Lee]

Do we have any knowledge from inside sources on any rides that have been greenlit? The only two I have ever heard mentioned is a water/river ride as well as the ride with the technology that makes it seem as if you are flying. To me this is a great opportunity for Disney to start working with B&M on a flying coaster.

Last I heard, it was down to just the flying simulator.

Disney and B&M....not gonna happen.

 

[Tim_4]

Last I heard, it was down to just the flying simulator.

Disney and B&M....not gonna happen.

I'm hearing that plus a table service and a nighttime show that may or may not end up Avatar themed.

 

[RolltideMickey]

This simulator you speak of...like soarin or something new?

 

[Tim_4]

This simulator you speak of...like soarin or something new?

Yes.

 

[RolltideMickey]

Same ride system I mean or new system?

 

[cheezbat]

Ugh the flying thing just doesn't sound interesting to me. I don't even much care for Soarin'...

I would much rather have the boat ride but majorly expanded, or the motorbike coaster. The Soarin' 3-D is the least interesting ride concept to me.

 

[RolltideMickey]

I'm really surprised with the popularity of Spider-Man and Transformers they have not copied that type of ride....or the robot arm flying around in pandora.

 

[jt04]

I don't know of another way to do a floating mountain outdoors. Hard to see them doing that unless it was going to be massively superior to what Legoland is doing.

No clue. I don't even know if mountains are in the current plan.

When I first saw the floating mountain concept art for LEGOLAND I thought for a second it was utilizing the old Island in the Sky arm (or whatever it was called). That arm could hold a massive structure. I could see Disney doing a mechanism similar to that with a lot of thought going into sightline design. Not easy but it could be done.

 

[doctornick]

Regarding the costumes, I'm imagining that the CMs in the area will likely be human (perhaps with outfits based on the scientists in the movie, though I don't recall if they wore distinctive outfits compared to the military). The Navi walking around would be fewer in numbers and more M&G oriented, not running things.

Just my guess....

 

[misterID]

I would guess the CM costumes would be Military garb. The one thing I've been curious about since this was announced is if we would see costumes for CM's dressed like Navi and on stilts, much like the "tree people."

 

[danlb_2000]

I would guess the CM costumes would be Military garb. The one thing I've been curious about since this was announced is if we would see costumes for CM's dressed like Navi and on stilts, much like the "tree people."

I would expect the military element of the movie to be downplayed if not totally eliminated.