Pandora opening date? - New Florida Resident Ticket w/AK Blockout Dates in May/June

[JoeCamel]

I cannot wait for Pandora World of Avatar to open. I've been craving something new in the Disney World parks that isn't Frozen. Though if the new Avatar movies come out and they're a flop, they can turn this sucker into a Frozen Land easily

Sure, just cut down the floating mountains and flock the rocks and there you have it............ easy - sure

 

[GhostHost1000]

AHHHHHH I'm leaving on the 28th I hope we can get into one

I'll be leaving on the 28th as well.

 

[Kman101]

Yep and I busted him!

View attachment 182792

LOL. It's the truth though. He does. And he throws a hissy fit when called out on his actions. His website is full of rumored news that he insists is fact. I made a comment once a long time ago about something he presented as news and factual when it was a rumor and he threw a fit.

 

[lentesta]

The date I'd last heard for Pandora was almost 2 months later than this blackout date. So either progress has been made, or the "official opening" date is really "a couple months after we know it's gonna work."

 

[GhostHost1000]

The date I'd last heard for Pandora was almost 2 months later than this blackout date. So either progress has been made, or the "official opening" date is really "a couple months after we know it's gonna work."

Based on their track record lately I'd say they are afraid to announce an official opening without soft openings first

 

[Princess Leia]

After the RoL delay, I was worried that Pandora was going down the same path and I wouldn't see it in November. Looks like I don't have to worry anymore

 

[BubbaQuest]

I think if Disney already knew the opening date of Pandora, we'd already see some up-sell options at the Animal Kingdom lodge. "For only $500, get a opening day commemorative plastic bag full of Hostess Ding Dongs in the shape of Na'vi poop".

I'm assuming more soft previews for RoL.

 

[disney4life2008]

I predict the boat ride will break down immediately lol

 

[Kman101]

Disco whatever animatronic they use?

 

[larryz]

Pandora was announced for "Summer 2017"...

Doesn't that mean September 19th?

 

[RSoxNo1]

The date I'd last heard for Pandora was almost 2 months later than this blackout date. So either progress has been made, or the "official opening" date is really "a couple months after we know it's gonna work."

I could see something very similar to what they did for Mine Train. They get a press event for one or both attractions and then they don't open for another month.

It's not out of the question that components of the land are "ready" at different times. If that's one theater on Flight of Passage or one boat at a time on Na'vi River Journey, that's enough for a press event.

 

[Minthorne]

I think if Disney already knew the opening date of Pandora, we'd already see some up-sell options at the Animal Kingdom lodge. "For only $500, get a opening day commemorative plastic bag full of Hostess Ding Dongs in the shape of Na'vi poop".

I'm assuming more soft previews for RoL.

The poop thing has precident in AK!

 

[mikeh]

Looks like that website that can't be named is trying to start something with WDWMagic on Twitter.

WAIT - So I broke this news. Yea Me!

Yep and I busted him!

View attachment 182792

Unless it was somewhere else on these forums before 9am 1/4, they had the scoop

 

[spectromagic04]

Unless it was somewhere else on these forums before 9am 1/4, they had the scoop

Someone on the Avatar section posted about it at 8:20am. Besides the point why does he need to start something on social media anyways.

 

[djkidkaz]

Just a couple days ago I heard May / June as the opening for Pandora, then this info was released further confirming.

 

[Kman101]

If he's that upset over who got the scoop first ... he needs some new hobbies.

 

[raven]

Just another reason why I stopped paying for an AP. I can understand Disney not wanting a giant crowd for a few weeks at the opening of an attraction but come on. AP's are die hard Disney fans then they block them from going?!! They announced Pandora 5 YEARS AGO and now they keep their dedicated followers from being the first to experience it.

 

[Ragerunner]

I don't think this has anything to do with AP passes - just Florida resident tickets

 

[Coaster Lover]

Based on their track record lately I'd say they are afraid to announce an official opening without soft openings first

Can anyone recall if Mine Train had soft openings before the grand opening date was announced? If my memory serves me (which it doesn't always) I thought it had been going through soft openings before an official opening date was announced (which ended up being about 2 month after soft openings had started). I'm pretty sure that Mine Train was more or less open all the time in the days (possibly weeks) leading up to the grand opening. Would seem logical for them to do something similar here.

 

[AshaNeOmah]

The poop thing has precident in AK!

I'll never understand why anyone thought that was a good idea.