Say.... What if Avatarland got cancelled?

[imagineer boy]

I'm still rooting for the hope that they'll eventually cancel all of this...

 

[Gregoryp73]

Yeah, that's about the size of it but it's in the wrong section of the park.

I thought everyone was expecting Beastly Kingdom so I went for the other area....unless

Are they planning to put this outside of Savannah Circle Drive??
That's the only three options I can think of. I didn't think the original BK slot was big enought for 12 acres...?:shrug:

 

[Captain Chaos]

I thought everyone was expecting Beastly Kingdom so I went for the other area....unless

Are they planning to put this outside of Savannah Circle Drive??
That's the only three options I can think of. I didn't think the original BK slot was big enough for 12 acres...?:shrug:

I'm thinking outside Savannah Circle Drive... We all thought it was either Camp Minnie-Mickey or Asia... If this is going to go where we weren't expecting, then outside Savannah Circle makes sense.. Maybe behind Everest????

 

[stitch2008]

And yet, Disney has recent precedence in releasing solid concept art in staged media events five years before a major expansion opens.

The DCA Billion Dollar Extreme Makeover was announced in October, 2007, with construction not getting under way until 2009, and most elements not opening until 2011 and 2012.

Cars Land was part of that original announcement, and multiple Cars Land concept sketches were released back in October, 2007. Construction began nearly two years later in July, 2009, and it opens three years after that in June, 2012.

I'm sure Disney will show off all the concept art they want in time. But they are still in the middle of the design process at this point. Why have another Fantasyland or Hyperion Warf? I don't think they want this concept out there without making sure certain things are locked in.

 

[celluloid]

2016 is the projected date for Avatar. And "breaking ground" won't happen until around 2014.

This must be a typo because if there is a 400 million dollar expansion to the parks, it is not going to break ground and open within two years. If it does not start until 2014 than it will be more like 2017 for a competition date. Considering they don't want to miss out on the extreme hype of Avatar 2 they will want this open in 2016. Therefore you can still expect to see it start in 2013.

 

[jt04]

WDW1974, keep grinding that axe and pushing that agenda. If that doesn't work, try labeling people with uncomplimentary tags.

I'm putting my money on the raven. Sorry. :shrug:

You are wise beyond your years grasshopper.

This must be a typo because if there is a 400 million dollar expansion to the parks, it is not going to break ground and open within two years. If it does not start until 2014 than it will be more like 2017 for a competition date. Considering they don't want to miss out on the extreme hype of Avatar 2 they will want this open in 2016. Therefore you can still expect to see it start in 2013.

I am convinced Disney has more than one speed when building attractions. They could have had the FLE open a year ago if they had wanted to. Money can solve these problems and they could have had the project working 24/7.

And I agree, the timing will likely be tied to the release of the movies and I am sure this is a major priority. Only makes sense. I think 2013 also and open in whatever year Avatar 2 is released.

 

[celluloid]

You are wise beyond your years grasshopper.



I am convinced Disney has more than one speed when building attractions. They could have had the FLE open a year ago if they had wanted to. Money can solve these problems and they could have had the project working 24/7.

And I agree, the timing will likely be tied to the release of the movies and I am sure this is a major priority. Only makes sense. I think 2013 also and open in whatever year Avatar 2 is released.

Yes if we compared it to Fantasyland it would be painfully slow speed and probably take eight years if you compared the scaling.

But in this case there is a dose of reality to it. Carsland would be an example at a fast pace for a huge land expansion with a major attraction and minor ones with a lot of detail put in. Avatar is billed as being even larger, more elaborate and with tech never used before...so it is going to take longer than Carsland.

 

[999HappyHaunts]

Cast Member Rumor

I was told from a cast member inside Club 33 that there was not going to be an Avatar Land anymore, and that the idea got botched for a new update to Haunted Mansion and Cars Land :dazzle: I don't know what's going on anymore LOL :hammer:

 

[jt04]

Fresh off the press

Here you go. More Avatar 2 news you can use.

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/03/30/james-cameron-avatar-sequels-to-draw-on-master-navigators/

 

[raven]

This must be a typo because if there is a 400 million dollar expansion to the parks, it is not going to break ground and open within two years. If it does not start until 2014 than it will be more like 2017 for a competition date. Considering they don't want to miss out on the extreme hype of Avatar 2 they will want this open in 2016. Therefore you can still expect to see it start in 2013.

Understand that construction workers are paid by the hour, not the project. If they were going to start construction next year, the plans would be almost solid by now. In reality they are still working on concepts.

 

[Captain Chaos]

Understand that construction workers are paid by the hour, not the project. If they were going to start construction next year, the plans would be almost solid by now. In reality they are still working on concepts.

So the indoor concept may be scrapped...

 

[celluloid]

Understand that construction workers are paid by the hour, not the project. If they were going to start construction next year, the plans would be almost solid by now. In reality they are still working on concepts.

Exactly. So when a big project is undertaken, it is going to take more than two years if the project for attractions is as large as they are making it sound.

 

[Captain Chaos]

If they are going to use such a large show building, then I think we can rule out Tomorrowland and DHS...

 

[JustInTime]

If they are going to use such a large show building, then I think we can rule out Tomorrowland and DHS...

Wait...so is the location of the attraction really up in question at this point? I have been a bit out of the loop.

 

[Lee]

Wait...so is the location of the attraction really up in question at this point? I have been a bit out of the loop.

No. It is going into AK.
Not sure why anyone would think otherwise...:shrug:

 

[JustInTime]

No. It is going into AK.
Not sure why anyone would think otherwise...:shrug:

That is kinda what I was thinking. It's wither AK or not at all...

 

[stitch2008]

So the indoor concept may be scrapped...

I think he's referring to what is inside.

Exactly. So when a big project is undertaken, it is going to take more than two years if the project for attractions is as large as they are making it sound.

I think every project is different. In this case, they could get a lot of work done on the stuff inside and move it in the building once it's finished.:shrug:

 

[Magenta Panther]

Well, they are adding the zebra scene to the safaris... So we have that... More lions would ALWAYS be welcome especially since the one or two that are out are usually hiding on the rock and sleeping..

I hope all the love AK receives is worth it... I think AK is a great park now.. Hopefully Avatar and any other additions that come only make things that much better!!!

Um, yeah, I'm afraid I misunderstood Raven's message...I was focused on the Beastly Kingdomme part of my question, not my facetious comment about another lion or zebra...so actually I'm a bit disappointed by raven's gracious answer.

I don't care a fig for Avatar. Most of its attraction was its special effects, and you know what? Special effects are being surpassed in the movies ALL THE TIME. Somebody comes up with some bigger brighter eye candy, and makes earlier stuff look cheezy by comparison. That's one reason I think Avatar was kind of a dippy idea for a Disney attraction. There's no long-term appeal in that movie in my opinion. Plus, Disney has plenty in its own "vault" (coughcough Lion King, Jungle Book) that would fit much better in AK than some alien kitty-infested world. JMHO.

 

[NoChesterHester]

Mostly indoor... If I remember right the Cowboys Statium enclosed approximately 13 acres of land.

Just saying... It is a big expensive building, but it is definitely possible. Clear span even.

 

[Gregoryp73]

Mostly indoor... If I remember right the Cowboys Statium enclosed approximately 13 acres of land.

Just saying... It is a big expensive building, but it is definitely possible. Clear span even.

I believe Carsland is approximately 12 acres as well....that gives us an idea in theme park terms...