AuburnJen 771 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Here is the latest news about the backstory for the AK attraction to open this spring. http://www.chipandco.com/new-website-pandora-experience-animal-kingdom-launches-259223/ Following the news that Pandora- World of Avatar Land will open this May, a new website has been launched that allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the backstory of the new attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In true Disney fashion, the website fully immerses guests in the world of Pandora, and leads the guest to believe that they are on an expedition tour with Alpha Centauri Expeditions where they can explore the Valley of Mo’ara, ride a raft down the Kaspavan River, and even take flight on the back of a mountain banshee. You can explore the new SCE website yourself at visitpandora.com before your next visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to explore the new Pandora- World of Avatar yourself. article credit: chipandco.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 And just announced on Disney Parks Blog, the official day of opening for Pandora Is May 27th. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/just-announced-pandora-the-world-of-avatar-will-open-may-27-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ Just Announced: Pandora – The World of Avatar Will Open May 27 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom by Thomas Smith, Editorial Content Director, Disney Parks Just moments ago on The Walt Disney Company Q1 FY17 Earnings call, CEO Bob Iger shared the exciting news that Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27. This new land will transport guests to the visually stunning world of Pandora. Here, guests will wonder at floating mountains and bioluminescent plants, and can join the Na’vi on two excursions that take adventure to the next level. First, the family friendly Na’vi River Journey will send guests through a bioluminescent rainforest. Their journey will end in an unforgettable encounter with a Na’vi Shaman, a figure who has a deep connection to the life force of Pandora. And second, Avatar Flight of Passage will offer guests the jaw-dropping experience of exploring the world of Pandora atop a Banshee. Guests will also be able to dine at Satu’li Canteen, grab a drink at Pongu Pongu or shop for Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits, and more at Windtraders. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information. article and photos credits: disney parks blog (disneyparks.disney.go.com) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Are there only two attractions, a restaurant and a gift shop? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Looks like, but that seems about right. Pretty much the same thing for New Fantasyland.... Two attractions (1 pretty lame at that), 1 character experience, and a restaurant. Yep, Mickey's toontown was revamped, but nothing completely new there This is a "land" not a new park.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, DaveInTN said: Are there only two attractions, a restaurant and a gift shop? Yup. That's the magical pattern. Same deal with Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land. And let's not forget that they are all replacing other attractions, so little or no net gain on things to do in the parks. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 31 minutes ago, mouseketab.....Carol said: This is a "land" not a new park.... I get that, but I guess I expected there'd be 3 or 4 things to do here. They've been working on this for how long? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, DaveInTN said: I get that, but I guess I expected there'd be 3 or 4 things to do here. They've been working on this for how long? I think it's been 5 years. As in longer than it took to build the entire Magic Kingdom and all of the original resorts. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 3 hours ago, DaveInTN said: I get that, but I guess I expected there'd be 3 or 4 things to do here. They've been working on this for how long? But there will be so much to look at! It's all about the environment!!! You'll be in the world (planet? Country?) of Pandora. What more could you want Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 But there will be so much to look at! It's all about the environment!!! You'll be in the world (planet? Country?) of Pandora. What more could you want Um, a cinnamon roll? Helmsey......Todd and DramaMama .......... Janet 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, DaveInTN said: Um, a cinnamon roll? Fine but it has to be blue is it goes with the theme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 So who are the team members of The ACE Team? Who is Jim Phillips? Are these people of importance at Disney? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 OK, I googled Jim, he is a world renowned skate board artist that is now working for Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Specularius said: OK, I googled Jim, he is a world renowned skate board artist that is now working for Disney. LOL. Surely those are just fake characters that they created for the backstory. They're not real people, are they? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 With Disney's record of name placement in other attractions, I believe these people to be on the design team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Specularius said: With Disney's record of name placement in other attractions, I believe these people to be on the design team. Very good point. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Possibly, or is there some type of video pre-show and these are the actors in that pre-show? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 10 minutes ago, mouseketab.....Carol said: Possibly, or is there some type of video pre-show and these are the actors in that pre-show? I think that's correct too. The names might be those of imagineers. When we were at the D23 convention in 2015, they had a big model of Pandora, and a video which was like a commercial for Alpha Centauri Expeditions. The idea was that this company was offering trips to Pandora for earth people. As we know from the movie, the original earthlings who visited Pandora were there to take all the unobtainium and they did a lot of damage to the giant blue people and their environment. The ACE tours are eco-friendly, and these characters on the website are probably people that we will see when we ride the attractions. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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