Pandora: is it just me?

I am not getting all the "Debbie Downers" on this....You haven't even given it a shot and you are trashing it...or at least saying that you are disappointed or not thrilled with it.

As far as comparisons with the movie...I give up! This is the land of the Na'vi, the indigenous humanoids on the planet who actually care about their ecosystem and meld with it. Forget about the mining outfit and the "war" from the movie. Enjoy the "moon" Pandora for what it is...The plant life, the animals, the colors, the spectacle, the connection between its people and the ecosystem. This is EXACTLY what Animal Kingdom is all about.

As far as number of attractions/rides...Dinoland has what? One? Africa? Two - Kilimanjaro Safaris and Lion King. Asia? Three - Expedition Everest, Kali River Rapids and Finding Nemo. Camp Minnie-Mickey prior to Pandora? Pocohantas and Lion King. One closed years ago, the other moved to Africa (where it belongs)

Sorry, not buying the complaints. Off my soapbox now. :soapbox:

The second Avatar movie is slated to drop in 2018. The original Avatar does seem like a bit of a distant memory in light of the recent success of Disney's Marvel and Star Wars movies. However knowing James Cameron, my guess is that it will be another $1B+ epic. In my mind that's almost perfecting timing for the launch of Pandora. Lots of cross-promotional opportunities here. I bet those kids who aren't interested in Avatar because it was "a little before their time" will be asking to go to AK next year.

baldburke;2498973 wrote: The second Avatar movie is slated to drop in 2018. The original Avatar does seem like a bit of a distant memory in light of the recent success of Disney's Marvel and Star Wars movies. However knowing James Cameron, my guess is that it will be another $1B+ epic. In my mind that's almost perfecting timing for the launch of Pandora. Lots of cross-promotional opportunities here. I bet those kids who aren't interested in Avatar because it was "a little before their time" will be asking to go to AK next year.

James Cameron JUST said (like a week ago) that the sequels are delayed again. It will NOT be 2018.

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My wife and I are split.. just as we were on the movie.
I enjoyed the movie and she absolutely hated it.. same split for the Land. She doesn't think it even fits with Animal Kingdom, and I think It's a perfect fit.. needless to say we disagree.

But think Globally.. this is the largest grossing movie of all time. Lots of people will want to go see the floating rocks and ride a banshee. I think it may even draw in crowds that formerly didn't have much interest in AK. No, it isn't for everyone but those Sci-Fi fans will probably think it's pretty interesting.. at least a couple times.

That said I don't see it drawing massive crowds just to see it, and I think that some management would probably (secretly) wish they hadn't entered with Cameron.. He is supposed to be a major PITA to work with/for.. but he is very controlling and protective of his visions, which I respect even if not everyone has the same vision.

PopPhan;2498968 wrote: I am not getting all the "Debbie Downers" on this....You haven't even given it a shot and you are trashing it...or at least saying that you are disappointed or not thrilled with it.

You made me reflect and reconsider my thoughts on the subject.

I'm almost 40, but I love Peter Pan's flight. Why? I mean, come on, it's an old-fashioned, slow-moving, kinda boring dark ride. *ducks and dodges rotten tomatoes* BUT I enjoy the ride because of the nostalgia, and remembering how I felt as a kid when I first saw the Peter Pan movie. There is a strong emotional connection.

Then I thought, on the other hand, I love Splash Mountain, but how many of us (even the older among us) have seen Song of the South? I didn't see it until just a few years ago, and mostly out of curiosity about the controversy surrounding it. Then I thought about the many, many attractions that are NOT based off movies at all.

Okay, so I didn't like the movie, but it's not fair to prejudge what is being constructed in AK. It might be awesome. (It might not be.) But instead of my original plan of avoidance, instead I'll go and see it and keep an open mind instead of being a Debbie Downer. :mickey:

I think it's going to be a beautiful place. I think it will wow people. Maybe not everyone but lots of people. I'm hoping to get in for a soft opening, at least walk through, the week before.

My daughter is 10. She's never seen the movie. She sees the promotion of the new land and is excited about it. She's really hoping we can get into a soft opening.

My family is not into Star Wars so we are not anticipating that area. This is not as anticipated by many as Star Wars Land, but it will draw people to AK.

I liked the movie and cannot wait to see what Disney has done with it in real life. The more who don't like it will make it less crowded for me !!!!

I liked the movie okay, and certainly the environmental message, but was also puzzled by the big investment in a whole new Pandora land. But as I hear more about the land and its attractions I am more excited. I find AK a slower, smell the flowers, listen to the animal sounds, tune in to nature park and it seems that Pandora adds the imaginary element. Mickie and Minnie in safari gear are cute, but don't really go with the park so much. I think that Star Wars land will attract the movie theme crowd and sell more merchandise, but I like the idea that AK is offering something more value oriented. Pandora may be the vision we hold onto as our barrier reefs die, air becomes polluted and clean water is sold to us in a bottle.

I liked the movie. Pandora looks promising. I think it fits AK, especially as I think of the Tree of Life carvings. I go to AK a few times on each Florida trip, I find it beautiful.

They should call it brainwashed liberal land.

My family, two fifty somethings, two mid-twenties, one infant, all have zero interest in Pandora Land!
Perhaps I'm a bit hasty speaking for the 9 month old baby; maybe she will love it!:confused:

My family definitely interested in it... although it sounds like it'd be a much cooler nighttime attraction, but AK is closed after dark.

Pat Ryan;2499008 wrote: My family definitely interested in it... although it sounds like it'd be a much cooler nighttime attraction, but AK is closed after dark.

That is part of what this expansion is all about -- to make AK a full day, and evening, park. With Pandora, Rivers of Light, and the light show on the Tree of Life (I do not recall what that is called) AK will have 'after dark' hours.

kbean;2499004 wrote: They should call it brainwashed liberal land.

So you didn't like the movie or are you a strip mining fan? I didn't find Giovanni Ribisi or Stephen Lang's characters likeable in general, but maybe a true conservative would lol.

I haven't seen the movie so I have no particular attachment to the concept one way or the other but acquaintances who have been back there say it is going to be stunning.

I don't think this is going to be something where they open it and no one shows up. I think that first day will be a cars backed up a half mile on Osceola Pkwy, 200+ minute wait times for the two main attractions type of day. And while it won't stay that bad, I think it will be enough of an attraction that the wait times will still be consistently 60+ minutes 6 months from now. Let's face it, Disney has added a lot more character meet and greets than rides in the past years, so Disney fans are starved for new rides.