***Official*** Pandora: The World of Avatar Information Thread

[wilkeliza]

I'm sorry to say it but those costumes just continue the trend of DAK having the ugliest costumes pretty much park wide.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I really think not putting up enough signage is a mistake. Personally, I get annoyed quickly when I'm trying to find a place & there isn't enough signs or the signage isn't correct. I'm sure that would be multipled when it's in a crowded area, trying to find the entrance to a ride. And I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way.

I think it depends how it is done and what info is in the park maps, etc.

As long as it is clear where the entrance to an attraction is and where the bathrooms are I think it will be ok ... but I could see them adjusting overtime after some complaints

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm sorry to say it but those costumes just continue the trend of DAK having the ugliest costumes pretty much park wide.

Not sure if they are the ugliest - but a lot of them look like nursing scrubs

 

[CAS239]

I'm sorry to say it but those costumes just continue the trend of DAK having the ugliest costumes pretty much park wide.

I feel bad for the girls around AK every time I see them wearing those long shorts lol

 

[tsme]

I feel bad for the cms wearing those costumes. They all look to have two shirts & to be HOT. And we all know how hot AK is one any given day.

 

[wilkeliza]

I feel bad for the girls around AK every time I see them wearing those long shorts lol

I had a long shorts costume and it wasn't that bad. I'd take long shorts any day over too short where I feel like I couldn't do my job modestly. It is just the pattern that makes then awful.

 

[wilkeliza]

I feel bad for the cms wearing those costumes. They all look to have two shirts & to be HOT. And we all know how hot AK is one any given day.

Oddly enough all CMs are suppose to wear an approved colored undershirt. Looks like these will just be apart of the costume so no if ands or buts about what color that undershirt will be. I actually was cooler the days I remembered mine and my shirt didn't get soaked with sweat if I wore it.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Here's an article with the backstory for the 3 divisions of Pandora's CMs:

http://www.icflorida.com/entertainm...ning-of-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/515639075

 

[rteetz]

 

[mamamelody2]

I am guessing you don't spend much time outside The Little Mermaid ride. With the stand by, FP+ and meet and greet queue, people are always confused. And those are marked! I predict they will be forced to add the signage they should have from the start within a month of opening.

Hahaha! We were trying to get on the ride last year and almost were heading into the meet & greet line, but a kind CM set us straight.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I'm hearing people compare it to Simpsons at universal.

Oh dear I hope not! That is the one ride that I will absolutely under no circumstances go on again. I'm not sure if it was how I was sitting in the ride combined with the screen but it left me with the worst feeling I have ever felt on any of the rides and if that ride hadn't finished when it did (even with my eyes closed) I think I would have well you know -I don't do loop rides and I don't do rides with really tall drops anymore but I'm speaking more about simulator rides.

I know we don't have too much information on these yet but hopefully people aren't comparing it once it's been open for enough time to the Simpsons ride with regards to how the motion affects them.

Some second hand Pandora info from WDWMagic.

I did read your disclaimer. I'm thinking my husband will enjoy the banshee ride but he is 6ft 5 1/2 inches so I guess we'll just have to watch reviews on that one too to see if people who are tall complain of discomfort.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Some second hand Pandora info from WDWMagic.

I really hope that isn't the case. I'm 6'4"-6'5" (I really don't want to know lol), and my Dad is 6'7". Our height is mostly in our legs too. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

 

[rteetz]

A source says Pandora is ready to go.

 

[HydroGuy]

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Here is a link to the very interesting article behind the Businessweek cover linked by @rteetz :

How Disney Transforms Films Into a Theme Park Empire



ETA: Actually there were two articles. Here is the bigger one: Disney’s Intergalactic Theme Park Quest to Beat Harry Potter

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I know I'm probably in the minority, but I don't care much for the movie. The special effects where awesome, but the story itself was "blah". With all that said, I am VERY MUCH looking forward to Pandora opening.

You are in the majority among people I know! And I think on DIS based on posts over the years.

Regardless, our family is VERY MUCH looking forward to Pandora!! And there is no chance AT ALL that we will see any of the new movies. Zero. You'd have to pay me. No joke.

 

[yulilin3]

You are in the majority among people I know! And I think on DIS based on posts over the years.

Regardless, our family is VERY MUCH looking forward to Pandora!! And there is no chance AT ALL that we will see any of the new movies. Zero. You'd have to pay me. No joke.

I was determined to watch the movie before going to explore the land next week...at this very moment, I am sitting in front of the computer, youtube open, the movie is $2.99 to rent...I was about to get it and then I saw the length...2 hours and 41 minutes...debating if I want to see it or not before going. My DD16 and I said that I would watch it and she wouldn't and we would compare experiences visiting the land with and without prior knowledge but man that's a long movie

 

[JennLTX]

I was determined to watch the movie before going to explore the land next week...at this very moment, I am sitting in front of the computer, youtube open, the movie is $2.99 to rent...I was about to get it and then I saw the length...2 hours and 41 minutes...debating if I want to see it or not before going. My DD16 and I said that I would watch it and she wouldn't and we would compare experiences visiting the land with and without prior knowledge but man that's a long movie

It's not one of my all time favorites, but it IS pretty good and doesn't drag to the point that you FEEL all 2 hours and 41 minutes. And it's gorgeous.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

It's not one of my all time favorites, but it IS pretty good and doesn't drag to the point that you FEEL all 2 hours and 41 minutes. And it's gorgeous.

Subjective. I felt like it should have ended at least 3 times...

 

[rteetz]

Desserts anyone?

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...the-world-of-avatar-at-disneys-animalkingdom/

 

[WEDWDW]

Here is the bigger one: Disney’s Intergalactic Theme Park Quest to Beat Harry Potter

AWESOME article!

Very cool that birds are already nesting in the Floating Mountains!

And very interesting that some of the rock carvers for Pandora had worked on WWOHP!