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

[rteetz]

Any notions as to what those might be?

I have heard a new Disney Spring restaurant on West Side could very well be announced during the media event.

 

[AngiTN]

I wish some people would post up their first hand accounts, I love reading them.

The issue you are finding is there aren't first hand account to post yet. Only CM and their friends/family have gone in so far. Not many of either here on Dis Boards. The few that we have HAVE posted their opinions. The first of the AP previews are Saturday. I would expect a huge jump in reports started then.

 

[goofygal531]

I have heard a new Disney Spring restaurant on West Side could very well be announced during the media event.

Exciting!!

There were a few restaurants that were announced that have yet to open. I remember a Disney Character restaurant, Walt's burgers or ice cream shop, etc.... I hope it's something fun and family friendly.

 

[AngiTN]

I have heard a new Disney Spring restaurant on West Side could very well be announced during the media event.

Blech! I know many are DS fans but we aren't among them. I can shop at home. We may hit up a restaurant or two but it's rare for one to draw us over there. And certainly not more than once a trip and even then not each trip. It is funny too, because I love me some shopping. When I'm anywhere but at Disney. I'd sure love to hear about that rumored HM restaurant. THAT would be some great news

 

[rteetz]

Exciting!!

There were a few restaurants that were announced that have yet to open. I remember a Disney Character restaurant, Walt's burgers or ice cream shop, etc.... I hope it's something fun and family friendly.

The burgers became what is now D-Luxe.

 

[rteetz]

Blech! I know many are DS fans but we aren't among them. I can shop at home. We may hit up a restaurant or two but it's rare for one to draw us over there. And certainly not more than once a trip and even then not each trip. It is funny too, because I love me some shopping. When I'm anywhere but at Disney. I'd sure love to hear about that rumored HM restaurant. THAT would be some great news

I think Disney Springs has some of the best dining on property. Did Boathouse last trip and loved it now finally doing Homecoming this trip. Anyways don't want to get of track here in the Pandora thread.

 

[yulilin3]

Maybe what's going to happen inside Cirque?

 

[goofygal531]

Blech! I know many are DS fans but we aren't among them. I can shop at home. We may hit up a restaurant or two but it's rare for one to draw us over there. And certainly not more than once a trip and even then not each trip. It is funny too, because I love me some shopping. When I'm anywhere but at Disney. I'd sure love to hear about that rumored HM restaurant. THAT would be some great news

Really? My 3 guys love to shop there! My 13 yr old is obsessed with the Disney shirts at Uniqulo. The quality, designs and prices are really wonderful. You can't be $14.90 for an Oswald T shirt.

The burgers became what is now D-Luxe.

I wasn't sure if D-Luxe was Disney owned or a chain like Blaze.

We visit Blaze in NJ to get our Disney fix! Takes us right back to Disney Springs.


OK back to Pandora.

I want to hear more about the Lumpia pineapple dessert thing!

 

[goofygal531]

Maybe what's going to happen inside Cirque?

Kevin (Dis Unplugged Podcast) has said they are tearing down the La Nouba theatre to construct a new one.

 

[AngiTN]

I want to hear more about the Lumpia pineapple dessert thing!

Add me to the group that is confused by sweet lumpia. I was so disappointed to hear it was not savory. I haven't had good lumpia since I moved away from Hawaii. I love my home state of Tennessee but we aren't very well known for Filipino food

I do like pineapple so I may give it a try but it seems like a strange concept for sure

 

[wilkeliza]

Add me to the group that is confused by sweet lumpia. I was so disappointed to hear it was not savory. I haven't had good lumpia since I moved away from Hawaii. I love my home state of Tennessee but we aren't very well known for Filipino food

I do like pineapple so I may give it a try but it seems like a strange concept for sure

I guess while it usually is savory it isn't out of the realm to have a dessert lumpia. I did a quick search and it seems there is a banana dessert lumpia that is pretty common. To me it is kind of like how I feel with a kolache being from Texas. I grew up in a Czech/German family that has roots in a town known for making them in Texas. I mean they have a yearly kolache festival. There they are always the fruit versions and they are a breakfast pastry or dessert. Suddenly a chain started making pig in the blankets and calling them kolache and now everyone thinks that is what a kolache is. Yes there is a meat version using the same bread but the word is slightly different in Czech. So I get super excited when I see them on a menu outside of Texas and then get disappointed when it is the meat version and not the fruit pastry.

 

[goofygal531]

Add me to the group that is confused by sweet lumpia. I was so disappointed to hear it was not savory. I haven't had good lumpia since I moved away from Hawaii. I love my home state of Tennessee but we aren't very well known for Filipino food

I do like pineapple so I may give it a try but it seems like a strange concept for sure

This is from The Chew's website:

These special treats are called Lumpia – Pineapple Cream Cheese Spring Rolls and they will not be served at any other location. They are traditionally savory, but this sweet version is something guests can look forward to experiencing inside Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The spring rolls are Chinese of origin, but they are popular as street food in the Philippines and Indonesia.

They should have made up a unique Pandora name for them. Or just call them "Pineapple Cream Cheese Spring Rolls" like MK "Cheeseburger Spring Rolls" in Adventureland.

 

[rteetz]

Kevin (Dis Unplugged Podcast) has said they are tearing down the La Nouba theatre to construct a new one.

Actually, he said they will close down the current theater and a traveling show will come in the parking lot while the current theater is worked on. He never said the current theater would be torn down.

 

[goofygal531]

Actually, he said they will close down the current theater and a traveling show will come in the parking lot while the current theater is worked on. He never said the current theater would be torn down.

Sorry! My mistake.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Add me to the group that is confused by sweet lumpia. I was so disappointed to hear it was not savory. I haven't had good lumpia since I moved away from Hawaii. I love my home state of Tennessee but we aren't very well known for Filipino food

I do like pineapple so I may give it a try but it seems like a strange concept for sure

My wife's Aunt is Filipino and would make lumpia and has given us the recipe and we have made it a few times - very good and definitely not sweet!

 

[AngiTN]

Now I want lumpia and pancit for lunch!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This is from The Chew's website:

These special treats are called Lumpia – Pineapple Cream Cheese Spring Rolls and they will not be served at any other location. They are traditionally savory, but this sweet version is something guests can look forward to experiencing inside Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The spring rolls are Chinese of origin, but they are popular as street food in the Philippines and Indonesia.

They should have made up a unique Pandora name for them. Or just call them "Pineapple Cream Cheese Spring Rolls" like MK "Cheeseburger Spring Rolls" in Adventureland.

That's the part that confuses me - this is supposed to be like really traveling to Pandora and be super immersive ... and then they take the name of something that exists on Earth. Unless there is some storyline in Avatar (or one of the secrets) that a lot of people from the Philippines would travel to Pandora, I don't get why use that name

 

[BigRed98]

Lumpia reminds me of a crepe on the sense that it can be served as a savory item or sweet item

 

[lobolabo]

A park isn't considered closed until it's fully closed for operation. You can show up anytime prior to 1am.

MK does close at 11, but I would still fully anticipate the Happily Ever After fireworks to go off at their scheduled 9pm.

Unless Disney changes the schedule at the last minute, like they do. Thanks

I know he'll probably be there for the media day on the 25th and back in CA by the 27th but I'm still hoping he's around on official opening day. I would love to get a glimpse of him. As silly as it is, he's just seems like he's be fun to meet

I just want to check out his ear in real life.

 

[jade1]

I think Disney Springs has some of the best dining on property. Did Boathouse last trip and loved it now finally doing Homecoming this trip. Anyways don't want to get of track here in the Pandora thread.

Totally agree, and I think there is a Pandora (WDW) tie in though.

The "Pizza and Burgers" menu's are still there (WDW), but so far back in the rear view mirror-in a great way.

Pandora and Tiffins etc-just another improvement to change/choices.

Been a big "movement" on flavor and dishes (like the Chew).

Yes D Springs is now a 2 or 3 time visit each trip for us-hadn't gone in like 10 years.

The "festivals" at EPCOT add countless new/extra choices, like 30 to 75 entrees-wonderful.