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

[Teebin]

So were all of these robotics engineered by that subcontractor to Disney? The company name escapes me.

 

[rhino4evr]

Back to my thoughts on "photos and videos that other people took and experienced."

I think the land looks interesting, and I don't think anyone can really armchair criticize this until they see it in person.

Did folks actually ride FoP? I'm assuming their was an NDA? I haven't seen any impressions unless I missed it.

 

[Teebin]

It's REALLY frustrating when the main poster updating this thread and posting pictures and video does so with his or her opinion attached, and to literally every post.

It might be more constructive to complain and vent to Brian in a private message. In fact, I am sure of it.

 

[twebber55]

Back to my thoughts on "photos and videos that other people took and experienced."

I think the land looks interesting, and I don't think anyone can really armchair criticize this until they see it in person.

Did folks actually ride FoP? I'm assuming their was an NDA? I haven't seen any impressions unless I missed it.

no ride video allowed for FOP
ill say this
when Craig Williams from the DIS who has never been a fan of this project praises the land i feel pretty good we have a hit.
I did look at pics and video of everything except NRJ ride and both queues

 

[rhino4evr]

It might be more constructive to complain and vent to Brian in a private message. In fact, I am sure of it.

Nah, I prefer to call out the negativity so other folks reading this thread That feel the same way, can feel less discouraged to post something positive.

This thread has become way to cynical due to one posters constant inflammatory updates.

Keep in mind I'm about as cynical as they come. This stuff just boarders on childish.

 

[rhino4evr]

Be right back, I just read someone complaining about flip flops in a bag....

 

[rhino4evr]

So no impressions at all of FoP? Not even a "wow" or "that's it?" Tweet?

Any idea on the ride length?

 

[Casper Gutman]

So I've just caught up on several pages of updates. Id like to say this...

It's REALLY frustrating when the main poster updating this thread and posting pictures and video does so with his or her opinion attached, and to literally every post.

I'm not going to beat around the bush, encyclopedia britanica. I find your posts obnoxious and slightly inflammatory.

I have no clue why the mods seem to protecting this type of behavior. It gives such a negative feel to this thread.

We are all entitled to our opinions, but having to read almost every update through the eyes and thoughts of a complete cynic of the attraction is beyond exhausting.

I come to Orlando united because those other theme park boards seem heavily biased towards Disney, which I am not.

I would prefer a more balanced discussion.

That's all I'm going to say....

Oh and....the folks getting upset that they are selling baby avatar stuffed animals need to get a life.

I've read these boards for a long time, just as I've read those at WDWMagic. This is a really distressing post.

For as much as you claim people are entitled to opinions and that you want a balanced discussion, you are essentially calling here for mods to quiet opinions with which you disagree. If you want a balanced discussion, balance posters you don't like, don't try to shut off debate. Argue their points. You don't want to do that, either, because you just dismiss an entire discussion out of hand by saying the posters need to "get a life." Maybe those posters are taking theme park merchandise and its cultural ramifications more seriously then you are comfortable doing, and not engaging on that level is fine. But again, your instinct is to try and shut down debates you don't like.

Epcy has a perspective. Nothing he's said is particularly inflammatory. I personally appreciate that he isn't simply posting "isn't this pretty" over and over again (Pandora IS pretty, we can all see that.)

I don't recall people getting this defensive over negative comments regarding Kong, of which there were more than a few.

 

[DoubleJ]

So no impressions at all of FoP? Not even a "wow" or "that's it?" Tweet?

Any idea on the ride length?

 

[UNIrd]

Finally! A reaction for Flight or Passage. Glad to hear that the response to everything has been so overwhelmingly positive. The land looks absolutely stunning.

 

[amityboattours]

So no impressions at all of FoP? Not even a "wow" or "that's it?" Tweet?

Any idea on the ride length?

If you look at The DIS's twitter feed, they do a lot of Q&A's on it (too much to repost here). In a nutshell, they rank it as a 10/10 E-ticket and vastly prefer it to the river journey.

 

[SeventyOne]

Can't think of a single existing WDW attraction that turns away guests in any significant number, even the coasters. I don't envy Guest Services having to deal with the blowback from this.

BTW, the fact that the bloggers who were turned away didn't see fit to mention that in their social media reports tells you all you need to know about their inherent bias.

 

[giant4203]

So no impressions at all of FoP? Not even a "wow" or "that's it?" Tweet?

Any idea on the ride length?

Ride time is approximately 4.5 minutes... Inside the Magic and Theme Park Review raved about it (I rave about it too.... it truly is an incredible ride hehe)

 

[rhino4evr]

I've read these boards for a long time, just as I've read those at WDWMagic. This is a really distressing post.

For as much as you claim people are entitled to opinions and that you want a balanced discussion, you are essentially calling here for mods to quiet opinions with which you disagree. If you want a balanced discussion, balance posters you don't like, don't try to shut off debate. Argue their points. You don't want to do that, either, because you just dismiss an entire discussion out of hand by saying the posters need to "get a life." Maybe those posters are taking theme park merchandise and its cultural ramifications more seriously then you are comfortable doing, and not engaging on that level is fine. But again, your instinct is to try and shut down debates you don't like.

Epcy has a perspective. Nothing he's said is particularly inflammatory. I personally appreciate that he isn't simply posting "isn't this pretty" over and over again (Pandora IS pretty, we can all see that.)

I don't recall people getting this defensive over negative comments regarding Kong, of which there were more than a few.

I'm sorry you're "distressed".

I'm not shutting down any "debates", just calling these numerous posts for what they are. troll bait.

 

[Alicia]

Attractions tells us a few more details about FoP and of course they love it!

 

[rhino4evr]

Ride time is approximately 4.5 minutes... Inside the Magic and Theme Park Review raved about it (I rave about it too.... it truly is an incredible ride hehe)

So is there any NDA you had to sign to prevent you from sharing actual impressions?

 

[rhino4evr]

Ok so attractions just called it what I thought...a more thrilling Soarin.

Since I'm not a huge Soarin fan, I really hope that thrill factor and immersiveness comes through.

 

[giant4203]

So is there any NDA you had to sign to prevent you from sharing actual impressions?

I wasn't involved with the printed press walk.... I'm involved with the project I've been able to ride both attractions, but haven't been able to try any of the food or see any of the merchandise... I'm limited to what I can say (I'm under an NDA) but those are basic things I can say hehe... once i see press releasing details that tells me what I'm okay to talk about.

 

[Casper Gutman]

I'm sorry you're "distressed".

I'm not shutting down any "debates", just calling these numerous posts for what they are. troll bait.

You specifically called, in your previous post, for the mods to crack down on a poster because you didn't like what they were saying. Pay attention to what you post.

And the poster you are attacking is the opposite of a troll - they are bringing good info into the thread. That's part of what annoyed you, after all - you want the info without the opinion.

You are patting yourself on the back for your honesty and forthrightness while being fundamentally dishonest.

If you don't like what Epcy is saying, how about you attempt to refute or contest a single one of his arguments? You haven't even attempted to do that.

 

[rhino4evr]

You specifically called, in your previous post, for the mods to crack down on a poster because you didn't like what they were saying. Pay attention to what you post.

And the poster you are attacking is the opposite of a troll - they are bringing good info into the thread. That's part of what annoyed you, after all - you want the info without the opinion.

You are patting yourself on the back for your honesty and forthrightness while being fundamentally dishonest.

If you don't like what Epcy is saying, how about you attempt to refute or contest a single one of his arguments? You haven't even attempted to do that.

Take a few steps back. Please.