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

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giant4203 said:
I must own one of those banshees.... and I want a custom avatar figure too:)
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Part of me would get one for the laughs.
 
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This just hit the front page of Reddit. Disney's newest animatronic is mind-blowing : videos This is one of the world's top sites. This alone is a big deal. Avatar is going to be a big success.
 
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That animatronic is absolutely amazing.
 
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Trying to get some glimpses without major spoilers, but liking what I'm seeing from the attractions. At the very least, FoP looks like it'll be an awesome first ride. We'll see on re-rideability. Couldn't stop myself from checking out the river ride AA. And wow. A+++
 
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epcyclopedia said:
But why drag the bloggers through the unfinished night areas then?
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The bloggers don't seem to be complaining.

 
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bob albert said:
This just hit the front page of Reddit. Disney's newest animatronic is mind-blowing : videos This is one of the world's top sites. This alone is a big deal. Avatar is going to be a big success.
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Reddit isn't a strong indicator of whats popular and what's not. They said Fate of the Furious would flop and many other inaccurate statements.
 
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quinnmac000 said:
Reddit isn't a strong indicator of whats popular and what's not.
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Then they will make it popular. As of 2017, Reddit had 542 million monthly visitors (234 million unique users), ranking #4 most visited web-site in US and #14 in the world.

Safe to say between this, ABC, Disney Bloggers, us, and social media, Avatar will be a big business. What a shame the 2nd movie isnt coinciding with this opening.
 
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adjjb said:
The bloggers don't seem to be complaining.
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Clauses which explicitly tell them not to say anything negative certainly ensure that, why do you think they had the bloggers come out and ride everything -before- the CMs? They wanted a automatic positive media push, plain and simple.
 
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Tobias said:
Clauses which explicitly tell them not to say anything negative certainly ensure that, why do you think they had the bloggers come out and ride everything -before- the CMs? They wanted a automatic positive media push, plain and simple.
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When CMs and APHs come out and ride everything and give it rave reviews as did these bloggers, let's see what other excuses the naysayers cough up.

There also is this animal they created within the queue. Looks pretty cool.
 
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I really want to look at all the vids but also don't as I am heading to Disney in Oct and want to experience the land first hand, arghhhhh :P
 
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LieutLaww said:
I really want to look at all the vids but also don't as I am heading to Disney in Oct and want to experience the land first hand, arghhhhh :p
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I'm on the same boat but I gave in. I'm leaving out the whole Flight of Passage experience and the river ride queue . The outside will look different in person so whatever.
 
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I have watched bits and pieces, but am staying away from the ride stuff as best I can.
 
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Man, that AA is awesome. I'm excited to see the final touches, like projections, for the night stuff. I kind of like the no music, honestly. Dissapointing about the lack of light up steps, but it sounds like they attempted it (like Cameron was walking on) and couldn't find a viable solution. :/
I think FoP will be great. The river ride is "ok". Something like shanghai's pirates would have been light years better (duh). Seems like they went into this ride half-baked, sans the AA.
Speaking of AAs- the shaman and avatar in water are ridiculous. Disney still has the crown here- when they put their mind (and money) behind something- it simply comes out mind blowing.

What a year for Orlando.


epcyclopedia said:
This is all, i crap you not, all in the same relatively small building..



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Although we see very little- this looks very little like what described. I don't see the "modern" look that you so mentioned. I see and old barracks with a navi overlay/decoration and some ordering screens and coke dispensers. If those count as "modern", then ok. It's just funny how through mostly negative eyes, how things can get described and viewed completely different than others (or reality even).

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So much for the stupid no signs rumor:
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It annoys me that the clown known as Robb Alvey gets to go to these things. He is hands down, my least favorite Disney lifestyler there is. Just a complete meanie. It is comforting to know that if pregnant people can't fit on FoP- then there's no way he fits :D
 
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I really struggle to see how some are acting as though this is the best theme park area in Orlando whilst others seem to be kicking it at every opportunity they get. Surely it's better to keep an open mind and be open to the horrific possibility Disney have done something wrong or right?

In my opinion this looks like a really great area not only for Disney but Orlando, and I'm glad it's been built. That doesn't however hide the fact that the area has a bag full of issues as well. This includes the River Journey being labelled as boring and the plastic look of the wildlife. I am personally most disappointed with how the land and its merchandise haven't been thought out in a way that makes sense to the (current) Avatar universe, and whilst yes you can argue it's based after Avatar 5 are we really expecting that movie within the next 10 years, if ever?

On the reverse of this the Flight of Passage queue really looks great, maybe not quite up there with Gringotts but still very impressive. Not to mention the one or two phenomenal AA's and use of technology through the land.

Of course it's always better to reserve full judgement until you've actually experienced the land but from first looks it seems like a great land. Definitely not the best in Orlando but definitely not near the worst either. :p
 
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Haven't been on here in a while, but finally getting to see the land through a guest perspective has kind of done a 180 for me..or at least a 90 !
The place really looks incredible.

RJ looks beautiful and does what i was expecting more or less. Shaman is beautiful. I wonder if Elsa was a part of r&d or if the shaman took inspiration from her arm movements ? You all have pretty much said it when it comes to FoP queue, and i'm blown away.

So while as a movie/theme park crossover land I still think Avatar as a property is meh. But Disney has really created something that stands on its own in my mind. I haven't seen the film since it was in theaters and if it weren't for the land it would be low on my (or most peoples) radar. But Disney has really made something that feels born out of Animal Kingdom and could exist without the movies, minus the assumption we know some stuff about it.
As someone who doesn't have a favorite between Uni and the Mouse I'd say this is a solid counterpoint to Potter. There is something about the way Disney does stuff that when it's at it's best has not been matched.
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Disney have raised the bar in Orlando to the extent any future projects are going to have to shape up or be compared unfavourably not only to Unis work, but their own.

Now let's hope we don't have to wait another decade before they do anything else to AK, as it's shaping up to be a top level theme park.
 
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Disney have raised the bar in Orlando to the extent any future projects are going to have to shape up or be compared unfavourably not only to Unis work, but their own.

Now let's hope we don't have to wait another decade before they do anything else to AK, as it's shaping up to be a top level theme park.
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Oh I am so sad that what feels like my little oasis amongst the chaos of Disneyworld will soon become jam packed. I know AK isn't exactly a hidden gem, but it's so big and somehow relaxing compared to the elbow to elbow (or rather ear to ear?) sardine cans of MK or the shadeless nightmare that is Hollywood Studios and 170 minute waits for RnR.

But also I agree, I hope they continue to show this park love because with a few more attractions it really could go toe to toe with the best.
 
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Andysol said:
Man, that AA is awesome. I'm excited to see the final touches, like projections, for the night stuff. I kind of like the no music, honestly. Dissapointing about the lack of light up steps, but it sounds like they attempted it (like Cameron was walking on) and couldn't find a viable solution. :/
I think FoP will be great. The river ride is "ok". Something like shanghai's pirates would have been light years better (duh). Seems like they went into this ride half-baked, sans the AA.
Speaking of AAs- the shaman and avatar in water are ridiculous. Disney still has the crown here- when they put their mind (and money) behind something- it simply comes out mind blowing.

What a year for Orlando.



Although we see very little- this looks very little like what described. I don't see the "modern" look that you so mentioned. I see and old barracks with a navi overlay/decoration and some ordering screens and coke dispensers. If those count as "modern", then ok. It's just funny how through mostly negative eyes, how things can get described and viewed completely different than others (or reality even).



It annoys me that the clown known as Robb Alvey gets to go to these things. He is hands down, my least favorite Disney lifestyler there is. Just a complete meanie. It is comforting to know that if pregnant people can't fit on FoP- then there's no way he fits :D
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it's the wall panels and such at the perimeter of the restaurant. They also did some kind of treatment to the visible stainless steel of the lighting fixtures and appliances so it's not glowing brand new bright anymore. Like I said upstream, the less photogenic won't show in these blogger feeds.
 
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bob albert said:
This just hit the front page of Reddit. Disney's newest animatronic is mind-blowing : videos This is one of the world's top sites. This alone is a big deal. Avatar is going to be a big success.
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Wow!
 
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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.
 
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