LONE-STAR 370 Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 31 minutes ago, Travisma said: Now lets be more politically correct/Disneyspeak. The ride hasn't reached it's full potential, and based on customer input, we are cutting back on it's operating schedule. Do you work for Disney.. That's pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 1 hour ago, LONE-STAR said: Do you work for Disney.. That's pretty good. Anyone can buff a turd to a shine if you try hard enough! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 8 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said: By the way, I think it should be mentioned that the nighttime safari is a confirmed flop, and it wouldn't surprise me if that quietly disappears. TCD Well that's a major bummer. I was really looking forward to it. It's crazy to think they could have gotten so much so wrong on all this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DisneyVampire 45 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 9 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said: Based on how things have gone lately, I can't imagine that they would open both ROL and Pandora on the same day. They will milk these things for all they can. The likely scenario to me is to make a big deal about ROL- open that for Memorial Day weekend, and then when that hype dies down, open Pandora. They'll probably keep on saying "summer," and that will be enough to drive ticket sales and hotel bookings while guests speculate about when it will finally open. Remember, summer doesn't start in 2017 until June 21. They never said spring, they've only said summer. I don't see Avatar officially opening until after June 21. By the way, I think it should be mentioned that the nighttime safari is a confirmed flop, and it wouldn't surprise me if that quietly disappears. TCD I can confirm they will not. There are some things that will need to be worked on for ROL before it opens. However, I can say that there will be something in the works before Avatar opens. Be on the look out for a special preview within the next 2 months. I haven't heard the official date just yet, but know it's going to be something quite awesome to see with food included from one of their newest restaurants. Avatab.... Steve and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 12 hours ago, DisneyVampire said: However, I can say that there will be something in the works before Avatar opens. Be on the look out for a special preview within the next 2 months. I haven't heard the official date just yet, but know it's going to be something quite awesome to see with food included from one of their newest restaurants. Interesting. Tiffins is right next to the Pandora entrance. But, judging from the current state of the construction, and the announced opening in "summer," I am having a hard time envisioning what they would possibly preview in the next two months. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DisneyVampire 45 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said: Interesting. Tiffins is right next to the Pandora entrance. But, judging from the current state of the construction, and the announced opening in "summer," I am having a hard time envisioning what they would possibly preview in the next two months. TCD Only able to say so much, but they have a few things that will be 'previewing' while the construction is going on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, DisneyVampire said: Only able to say so much, but they have a few things that will be 'previewing' while the construction is going on. Oh come on. Spill it. We won't tell. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DisneyVampire 45 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: Oh come on. Spill it. We won't tell. TCD I wish I could, but thing prevent me from spilling too much. Don't need Mouse security after me. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 On 1/5/2017 at 11:21 AM, Tri-Circle-D said: I know that they blocked out Castmember's Maingate passes for the anticipated opening dates for Rivers of Light last year. If they did that again this year, that would be a very solid indicator of when they plan to open Pandora. Castmember block-out days for May, 2017 were released today (2/1/17), and CM's are blocked out of Animal Kingdom from May 20th through the end of the month. That's a sure sign that something big is going to be going on at Animal Kingdom at the end of May, and Disney is expecting crowds. It's got to be either the premier of Rivers of Light or the opening of Pandora. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Or Disney has been secretly working on the Yeti and he's coming back to life on May 20. Sent from my handheld doohickie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 2 hours ago, DaveInTN said: Or Disney has been secretly working on the Yeti and he's coming back to life on May 20. Sent from my handheld doohickie Sad to say, doubtful, even though the Yeti, the mountain, and the coaster, are all on three separate, independent foundations. The main problem with the Yeti is his foundation was not strong enough. They would have to close the ride for an extended period, tear down part of the mountain, and remove a portion of track to redo his foundation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 36 minutes ago, mouseketab.....Carol said: They would have to close the ride for an extended period, tear down part of the mountain, and remove a portion of track to redo his foundation. This sounds like the perfect thing for them to do as soon as Avatarland opens. They can stretch it out for 3-5 years, and save on all the payroll from that attraction. Everyone will be so hyped about the new Avatar land that they won't even see a dip in attendance. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 The WDW News Today site is reporting that Disney officially announced today that Pandora will open on May 27th: As we had speculated, the official opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be May 27th, 2017. This was announced this afternoon on the company’s earnings call. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/breaking-pandora-world-avatar-opening-date-officially-announced/ TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeImagineer 98 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 19 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: The WDW News Today site is reporting that Disney officially announced today that Pandora will open on May 27th: As we had speculated, the official opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be May 27th, 2017. This was announced this afternoon on the company’s earnings call. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/breaking-pandora-world-avatar-opening-date-officially-announced/ TCD Dang I check out on the 20th! But maybe I'll luck out and get a soft opening tour. WBI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 We're heading to the Fort Jan/Feb of 2018 and this is one of the things we were looking forward to seeing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 What is this Avatar thing you all speak of.....oh wait wasn't that a movie from like the last decade? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Never seen the movie, it came on today I wanted to watch it. But I didn't feel like spending 3 and a half hours watching it. So we started cleaning the camper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 And for the casual Disney visitors, the ones that don't follow blogs, etc. Disney made sure they heard about the opening last night during the Academy Awards Broadcast. I think I saw their ad 3 times showing it opens 5/27/17. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Travisma said: And for the casual Disney visitors, the ones that don't follow blogs, etc. Disney made sure they heard about the opening last night during the Academy Awards Broadcast. I think I saw their ad 3 times showing it opens 5/27/17. In case anyone missed the commercial, the Disney Parks Blog posted about it today, and included a video of it: Filmmaker James Cameron Offers a New Look Inside Pandora – The World of Avatar by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Editorial Content Manager, Walt Disney World Resort If you caught The Oscars® last night on ABC, you may have seen a spot showcasing Pandora - The World of Avatar, which is set to open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017. In it, AVATAR Creator/Director James Cameron gave a sneak peek at what guests can expect from this new land and one of its major attractions, Avatar Flight of Passage, which will allow guests to ride a Banshee over the world of Pandora. Check out the video below for more. In addition to Avatar Flight of Passage, this new land will be home to the family-friendly Na’vi River Journey, an experience that 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. Guests will also be able to dine at Satu’li Canteen, grab a drink at Pongu Pongu, shop at Windtraders, and much more. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/filmmaker-james-cameron-offers-a-new-look-inside-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/ TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I've got to watch that movie. Without falling asleep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Travisma said: And for the casual Disney visitors, the ones that don't follow blogs, etc. Disney made sure they heard about the opening last night during the Academy Awards Broadcast. I think I saw their ad 3 times showing it opens 5/27/17. So they used a boring, 3 1/2 hour snooze inducing production like the Oscars, to advertise a new land based on a boring, 3 1/2 hour snooze inducing production like Avatar? Avatab.... Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Do we know what the ride vehicles will look like yet for the flight of passage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 30 minutes ago, Beckers said: Do we know what the ride vehicles will look like yet for the flight of passage? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DisneyVampire 45 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Soft opening is the 20th. CM dates are due to be the week before, but not confirmed. I'm working on definite information now. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk GaDawgFan.....Kelly 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 9 hours ago, DisneyVampire said: Soft opening is the 20th. CM dates are due to be the week before, but not confirmed. I'm working on definite information now. Thanks for sharing! Good to know that they are planning some soft opening dates. They really goofed when they didn't do that for the new Frozen ride, and it made for some very frustrating guest experiences. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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