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

[twodoodles]

Do we know if the canteen, drinks spot and shop will be open during the booked previews? Also - will we be allowed to just 'hang out' in the land after our 'dedicated slot' hours are over?

 

[UNIrd]

Those nighttime shots posted a few pages ago are GORGEOUS. This may be the best looking theme park land ever, especially at night.

 

[Alicia]

Do we know if the canteen, drinks spot and shop will be open during the booked previews? Also - will we be allowed to just 'hang out' in the land after our 'dedicated slot' hours are over?

The email does not guarantee dining, only the rides. And it says some areas may be closed.

 

[epcyclopedia]

I think your route of travel or how you use your time might be planned out for the previews - or if anything it's once per ride.

For the CM previews - outside the AK previews - they're allotting FP style entitlements for each member of the party.

Remember how they were firm on only accepting reservations for parties with linked accounts?

 

[twebber55]

Do we know if the canteen, drinks spot and shop will be open during the booked previews? Also - will we be allowed to just 'hang out' in the land after our 'dedicated slot' hours are over?

i would think they would want food, bev , and merch opened so people will spend $$$ while there

 

[Miketheboss]

i would think they would want food, bev , and merch opened so people will spend $$$ while there

I could see food but not merch

 

[epcyclopedia]

I can't imagine they'd not want to sell to AP's.

 

[twodoodles]

Yes, I am hoping they're wanting to Bring in the $$ as much as possible. We are doing the D23 3hr tour with Joe Rohde in the morning of 19 May, with the 2 hour slot in the afternoon to return for rides etc. That's why I'm hoping not to get evicted when my slot closes, but to stay and enjoy the exterior lighting in the early evening. Lunch is at Tiffins but I'll need a snack late afternoon. It was costly but a special anniversary treat as we leave before official opening.

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

That doesn't look too different from some of the places I used to go hiking in Arizona, especially around Sedona.

 

[Miketheboss]

This video is two years old. I find it fascinating how we are seeing all of this finally coming together. Only a month left.

 

[Miketheboss]

Some sounds from Nomad Lounge.

 

[WAJAS]

I feel like that effect would work a lot better with even slight movement in the trees, such as from fans or physical push/pull from something.

 

[Miketheboss]

I feel like that effect would work a lot better with even slight movement in the trees, such as from fans or physical push/pull from something.

I'm thinking it can be rehearsals from a show they will have. This view isn't from within the land so who's to say they haven't done what you proposed but to be seen from within?

 

[epcyclopedia]

Quick note: During CM previews all locations are expected to be open. Rides/dining/retail.

So I'd expect the same for AP previews.

Canteen is still running test meals through the end of the week and then presumably there's some WDI and contractor previews before AK cast previews begin May 2nd.

 

[twebber55]

I feel like that effect would work a lot better with even slight movement in the trees, such as from fans or physical push/pull from something.

Im 99% sure you will see movement in the woods and perhaps at night that movement will coincide with the bioluminescence

 

[brersam]

Yikes

 

[Nick]

Yikes

I can see how the purple shirt may be a little loud for some, but I actually like those costumes.

Of course this further exemplifies how how completely different Avatar is (as an IP) from something like Potter. Avatar doesn't have the folklore to have something that's an obvious costume choice... so they had to make something up.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Yikes

They're fine?

 

[brersam]

They're fine?

I like the purple one, its unique. The others are so boring though, they could be in any old disney zone.

 

[Nick]

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