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

[twebber55]

I think they made the comparison because of animatronics and 1 or 2 drops. I don't think they meant to imply this would be one of the greatest dark rides in the world.

i dont think we should have any expectations because we have no idea on any details yet

 

[Skubersky]

I'm gonna go ahead and say people should lower their expectations. Shame on Screamscape for throwing out such a silly comparison.

From what I've been told, Living with the Land would be a better point of comparison than POTC...

 

[Eckert]

From what I've been told, Living with the Land would be a better point of comparison than POTC...

Can't wait for this one.

 

[Milla4Prez66]

I don't know about you guys but I'm excited for those Avatar themed benches and bathrooms!

 

[Skipper Justin]

From what I've been told, Living with the Land would be a better point of comparison than POTC...

I actually really love Living with the Land... lol I hated it as a kid but love it now.

 

[Nick]

I think what they meant by the POTC comparison was in terms of sets. It will likely be similar to LWTL in terms of scope, but the sets/immersive feel of the attraction will be similar to POTC.

 

[JEANYLASER]

I can't wait to see it! Avatar land in Disney's Animal Kingdom will be awesome for 2017!

 

[Superior62]

I just hope the main attractions don't turn into another 7 Dwarfs type disaster. If so it won't be worth going to until more like 2018 or 2019. Unless you just want to go for a walk that is.

 

[twebber55]

just wanted to mention on magic there is a picture of a large crane on site on Avatar plot

 

[Superior62]

just wanted to mention on magic there is a picture of a large crane on site on Avatar plot

It looks to be a pile driver. Possibly driving piles (or poles) to shore up the ground for foundation work to begin (after all the soil is pretty sandy here in Florida). Anyone else with any thoughts?

 

[Doug A.]

(Can't find the picture) but judging from what you say it could be That or something similar to transformers build a perimeter wall sunken into the ground to dewater and improve stability possibly I would have to see the picture though

 

[Superior62]

(Can't find the picture) but judging from what you say it could be That or something similar to transformers build a perimeter wall sunken into the ground to dewater and improve stability possibly I would have to see the picture though

I couldn't find them on 'magic' either but I saw them here: http://damouse.com/2014/02/19/pando...y-avatar-begins-lengthy-construction-journey/ You can't see the ground in the shots though, only the top of the crane boom over the trees and what looks like (to me at least) a pile driver attachment hanging from its cable.

 

[Teebin]

^ Where is the construction wall picture taken in the link above? Is that the route to, and bridge to Camp Mickey just beyond that?

 

[Superior62]

^ Where is the construction wall picture taken in the link above? Is that the route to, and bridge to Camp Mickey just beyond that?

I believe so. It certainly looks like it but I can't say for sure as I haven't seen it in person.

 

[JEANYLASER]

thanks for the link and I hope I can see the build the Avatar in Animal Kingdom!

 

[mainejeff]

I don't know about you guys but I'm excited for those Avatar themed benches and bathrooms!

Perosnally, I'm looking forward to the themed trash cans. I bet that they will be green!:ears:

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I can't wait to see it! Avatar land in Disney's Animal Kingdom will be awesome for 2017!

Do you REALLY think that it will open before the end of the decade?:look:

 

[IzzyB]

Do you REALLY think that it will open before the end of the decade?:look:

I think with them breaking ground now it will be completed before the end of 2017. Now could that be December of 2017, of course and it could only be a part of it. But something will be open and complete by end of 2017. Disney doesn't miss their target years after breaking ground.

 

[Cole]

I am terrified of Avatar land, for how much money and how ambitious the entire thing is ESPECIALLY with James Cameron on their back. If Disney fails this we are in for a nightmare. I hope for the best for Disney but from what I'm seeing so far....woof

 

[twebber55]

I am terrified of Avatar land, for how much money and how ambitious the entire thing is ESPECIALLY with James Cameron on their back. If Disney fails this we are in for a nightmare. I hope for the best for Disney but from what I'm seeing so far....woof

just curious what are you seeing so far?

 

[Miketheboss]

When Disney chooses to be ambitious people are scared. When Disney doesn't build or create anything revolutionary, like mermaid, people are upset. :bonk: