Pandora: The World of Avatar Announcement, Construction, & Preview Discussion

[Nick]

Talking to one of my friends at Disney the other day I was told that the ride systems for both attractions are done and in testing phase now. That doesn't mean they are anywhere near opening because there is still a LOT of theme work to do inside and outside, but the ride systems are ready.

That's good to know though that the rides are on track. From the looks of it, the land itself isn't that far from being done. The mountains are finishing up and most have scaffolding off already.

The hard part is over at that point, but they still need to put in all the bio-luminescent stuff. Which is practically the entire land

 

[twebber55]

Talking to one of my friends at Disney the other day I was told that the ride systems for both attractions are done and in testing phase now. That doesn't mean they are anywhere near opening because there is still a LOT of theme work to do inside and outside, but the ride systems are ready.

this will be done quicker than many think IMO

 

[GAcoaster]

It certainly explains the rumors that the land will open soon. But, as with any Disney project, "It takes time to make the magic right", so expect it will take a while longer. Still most likely 6-9 months before it's done.

 

[Disneyhead]

It certainly explains the rumors that the land will open soon. But, as with any Disney project, "It takes time to make the magic right", so expect it will take a while longer. Still most likely 6-9 months before it's done.

I still think we are looking at Earth Day at the soonest.

 

[Nick]

It certainly explains the rumors that the land will open soon. But, as with any Disney project, "It takes time to make the magic right", so expect it will take a while longer. Still most likely 6-9 months before it's done.

Which could theoretically still put it on track for Earth Day if that is what they want.

 

[GAcoaster]

Yep, I'm sure that's what they're targeting, and they may be trying to throw additional funds at that to make it happen and try to turn attendance around for next summer, but I doubt they'll make it for Earth Day.

 

[Mad Dog]

Yep, I'm sure that's what they're targeting, and they may be trying to throw additional funds at that to make it happen and try to turn attendance around for next summer, but I doubt they'll make it for Earth Day.

2 Billion.

 

[Teebin]

*sigh*

 

[rioriz]

When all said and done the Billion plus spent here could keep someone in the land for hours...prime time would be to enter FoP before dusk and exit into Bioluminescent Wonderland...

 

[Blaw923]

I cant wait for the first pics of inside the river ride show building!

 

[deathcab4cutie]

does any one know if the ride system is gonna be the same as sdl pirates?

 

[rioriz]

does any one know if the ride system is gonna be the same as sdl pirates?

Yes it will...NRJ that is

 

[Miketheboss]

In the Fun World magazine, August edition, I think the Avatar simulator is pictured!

 

[Disneyhead]

In the Fun World magazine, August edition, I think the Avatar simulator is pictured!

I believe that that ride system is closer to what Fallon is getting than FoP.

 

[Nick]

I believe that that ride system is closer to what Fallon is getting than FoP.

That's what I was thinking too.

That system looks like it loads from the ground and then rises. FoP loads on 3 different levels.

 

[Blaw923]

Wow, that is monstrous structural frame!

Interesting actuator set up too.

 

[Teebin]

Yeah, aren't we thinking that Pandora's flight system will be more similar to Vekoma designs?

 

[Nick]

Yeah, aren't we thinking that Pandora's flight system will be more similar to Vekoma designs?

Yes. It will be a custom version of this system (IIRC):

Panoramic Flight Simulator

Looks a lot like Soarin', but will have a lot more movement in the vehicle.

 

[Miketheboss]

I believe that that ride system is closer to what Fallon is getting than FoP.

I noticed the screens has those Pandora looking mountains and it kinda looks like that flying creature is towards the bottom of the first picture. I came to that conclusion because right above, they talk about the tech used on Midway Mania with a pic but without explicitly saying it's attraction name. So this company has worked with Disney in the past.

I hope this isn't the ride system because I don't think it fits the theme or makes sense.

 

[quinnmac000]

Avatar Sequels Will Be A Family Saga About Jake, Neytiri & Their Children

So most like the Nav'i in this land are based on Jake and his family.