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

[SgtTibbs]

Angi ~ Na'vi didn't use maps.

But The Resources Development Administration does.

 

[SgtTibbs]

But The Resources Development Administration does.

Which brings up another issue with Avatar. Ambiguous bad guys. I had to go out and Google their name for that previous post and I just watched Avatar a month or two ago.

The Empire
The Sith
Modor
Demontors
Deatheaters
The Resources Development Administration

One of these things is not like the others, one of these things just doesn't belong.

 

[twebber55]

Which brings up another issue with Avatar. Ambiguous bad guys. I had to go out and Google their name for that previous post and I just watched Avatar a month or two ago.

The Empire
The Sith
Modor
Demontors
Deatheaters
The Resources Development Administration

One of these things is not like the others, one of these things just doesn't belong.

i know where you are going with this could we not go down this road again and just talk about the land itself
thanks

 

[princessfionasmom]

I was just reading on the Walt Disney World website that the "extra" extra magic hours are for guests staying at select Walt Disney World resorts. Has anyone found out any information about what the "select" resorts are? I'll be staying at Shades of Green and guests there do get the extra magic hours benefit but I'm worried now that this might exclude Shades of Green. I can't find any information about what the "select" means.

 

[AngiTN]

I was just reading on the Walt Disney World website that the "extra" extra magic hours are for guests staying at select Walt Disney World resorts. Has anyone found out any information about what the "select" resorts are? I'll be staying at Shades of Green and guests there do get the extra magic hours benefit but I'm worried now that this might exclude Shades of Green. I can't find any information about what the "select" means.

All resorts that currently get Extra Magic Hours

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

It's all part of the immersion. Universal did it with diagon alley. Expect this with Star Wars land too.

Truthfully, I like it. Sounds really fun to me. I don't think the land is so huge you can't find things

What she said.

Heck, I'll probably purchase something in the store just to get the Alpha Centauri Expeditions bag. Darn you Disney and your marketing genius.

Angi ~ Na'vi didn't use maps.

I think the land will be beautiful and fun - the full immersion will be great!

I agree with ALL of this... WE WILL LIKE IT!!

But we will always know where we're going, because our family (and let's say typical DISers) will have done their research and orient themselves well.

I can imagine others getting annoyed when they have no idea where to go, and I feel for the CMs who will have to answer the same questions with maddening frequency.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Which brings up another issue with Avatar. Ambiguous bad guys. I had to go out and Google their name for that previous post and I just watched Avatar a month or two ago.

Isn't it transparently INDUSTRIAL MILITARY COMPLEX and GREEDY BIG BUSINESS??

 

[JennLTX]

I agree with ALL of this... WE WILL LIKE IT!!

But we will always know where we're going, because our family (and let's say typical DISers) will have done their research and orient themselves well.

I can imagine others getting annoyed when they have no idea where to go, and I feel for the CMs who will have to answer the same questions with maddening frequency.

I do, too. They already put up with a LOT.

But yes, we will be prepared, and we will love it. With the probable exception of the food because if I were to put any of that in front of DS, his wee little head would explode.

 

[rteetz]

I made some changes to the first post and added a merchandise section!

 

[FastPasser]

I feel for the CMs who will have to answer the same questions with maddening frequency.

It's really not that bad because it often leads to further guest interaction and believe it or not, most CMs enjoy that part of the job. AK is the most confusing park for guests, so being asked a lot of questions is nothing new, ask away.

 

[cigar95]

I can imagine others getting annoyed when they have no idea where to go, and I feel for the CMs who will have to answer the same questions with maddening frequency.

The most frustrating question figures to be the ill-informed "Where is the Avatar ride?" (Presumably, thinking of Flight of Passage) If I were a CM in Pandora, I'd be tempted to look at my watch and depending on if the number of seconds were an odd or an even number point toward one of the two attractions or the other. (This ignores the reality that neither is really an "Avatar" ride.)

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

It's really not that bad because it often leads to further guest interaction and believe it or not, most CMs enjoy that part of the job. AK is the most confusing park for guests, so being asked a lot of questions is nothing new, ask away.

Fair enough!! Perhaps I am just showing how ill-suited I would be to the amazing role of CM... ...

 

[FastPasser]

Perhaps I am just showing how ill-suited I would be to the amazing role of CM

Based on your Screen Name, I'd say you're a mom, so YOU would do just fine as a CM.

 

[wilkeliza]

There will have to be some sort of signage. Maybe not signs pointing you how to get to a ride but every ride has to have an in English or picture attraction warning. Disney will be setting themselves up for a lawsuit if at least those signs aren't available and in plain sight. Being on the website and in the park map doesn't cut it for safety.

Also sure there may not be mickey tap points but I bet there are ACE tap points for magic bands.

 

[FastPasser]

I've not been able to verify it, and although I was there, but based on this story I'm beginning to think it might have been the case. The story is that Joe didn't want signage at AK when it first opened. He wanted guests to explore and discover the park on their own. I guess Joe caved because there are signs.

 

[rteetz]

There will have to be some sort of signage. Maybe not signs pointing you how to get to a ride but every ride has to have an in English or picture attraction warning. Disney will be setting themselves up for a lawsuit if at least those signs aren't available and in plain sight. Being on the website and in the park map doesn't cut it for safety.

Also sure there may not be mickey tap points but I bet there are ACE tap points for magic bands.

The totem poles will guide you and tell you but you won't see a giant sign that says Flight of Passage or something.

Universal has done similar things with Potter. No lawsuits to be had.

 

[wilkeliza]

The totem poles will guide you and tell you but you won't see a giant sign that says Flight of Passage or something.

Universal has done similar things with Potter. No lawsuits to be had.

The lawsuit was directly about the safety signage not just how to get there. On Escape from Gringotts there is a massive board (about the size of an average person) with all the safety warnings. It is the same sign where the wait time is posted. The safety signs are required by law so there will be at least some sort of sign.

 

[rteetz]

The lawsuit was directly about the safety signage not just how to get there. On Escape from Gringotts there is a massive board (about the size of an average person) with all the safety warnings. It is the same sign where the wait time is posted. The safety signs are required by law so there will be at least some sort of sign.

Okay misread then. I would imagine yes safety signage will be out somewhere. Actual ride signage likely not. I wouldn't also imagine this is what they will do for Star Wars.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Just wanted to share (since I found these posts from others useful) that today was my first day to be able to book FP+ for my trip and my AK day is my arrival day, so exactly 60 days out .... plenty of FP+ available - even for FOP I saw as early as 8:30am. I booked for the afternoon as I am arriving that morning and even tried to modify mine after a few minutes of booking and several times available (settled on a 4:15pm slot just to allow for some travel issues)

Also got Rivers of Light no issue

 

[rteetz]

I booked Navi River Journey this morning no problem.