Originally Posted By Captain Neo <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://blogs.disney.com/inside...ossible/">http://blogs.disney.com/inside...ossible/</a> "Dave says the pavilion has been designed to give visitors a real look at how Imagineers work and even a peek at hush-hush works in progress. “We have a technology called DISH, which stands for Digital Immersive Showroom, and we’ll show how it’s helped us design several attractions — visitors will be able to virtually ride two attractions, the same way we do when we’re testing them. We’re also going to be doing sneak peeks at upcoming projects – including Disney Springs, the reimagining of Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. There will be teasers for new attractions based on Avatar and Star Wars that we’re working on now for the Disney Parks." I wonder if we might see a glimpse of a New Tomorrowland for Disneyland?? Hopefully infused with rides, shows and attractions based on Star Wars and Avatar?
Originally Posted By oc_dean I can see the plausibility for these things in WDW. DLR? That's a tricky one!
Originally Posted By LacyBelle So they still say they're going forward with this Avatar thing, eh? (sigh)
Originally Posted By 2001DLFan it appears to be happening. I just wonder if the cost will surpass that of Carsland. In order to achieve a successful visual look of Pandora, I would imagine it will cost a lot more than the rockwork for Carsland.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I don't think it would require nearly as much rockwork as Carsland. While I haven't seen the film, the images that I've seen look mostly like lush jungle with occasional rock outcroppings. While that sort of landscaping can also be very expensive, it certainly does a lot of hide unwanted intrusions much cheaper than a giant facade of rocks I'm also still not convinced that it's really going to happen. They announced it about 2 years ago, yet the only concept art we've seen is a photo of the higher-ups leaning over a model that hardly even has the site grading in it. Given how Disney tried to build excitement over every minor detail of the DCA expansion, I have a hard time believing that they're really pushing full steam ahead on this project I suspect it will end up in he same category as Western River Expedition and David Copperfield's Magic Underground.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I don't understand why people are so adamant that Avatar Land isn't happening. I'm not insisting that it will, but what evidence is there, besides a slow start, that indicates that Disney isn't moving forward?
Originally Posted By mawnck >>I'm not insisting that it will, but what evidence is there, besides a slow start, that indicates that Disney isn't moving forward?<< The same evidence that Bigfoot isn't using your toothbrush when you aren't home.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt >>I'm not insisting that it will, but what evidence is there, besides a slow start, that indicates that Disney isn't moving forward?<< "The same evidence that Bigfoot isn't using your toothbrush when you aren't home." You know, I have recently observed that my toothbrush has been looking a little extra worn lately.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>I'm not insisting that it will, but what evidence is there, besides a slow start, that indicates that Disney isn't moving forward?<< It just seems very unusual to me that the project was announced so early on that they didn't even have any concept art to release. It wasn't right on the tails of the film's release, which would make some sense, but a few years later when the popularity was alreay waning. And while online rumors aren't always right, they tend to surface before any big announcement, yet there were none prior to the announcement. So no hints at it before the announcement, minimal information in the announcement, and nearly nothing after the announcement. Compared to Disney's typical strategy to build interest by releasing information and details ahead of time, it just seems very out of the ordinary
Originally Posted By LP Watcher Essentially, I think it's largely due to Disney dealing with a totally NON-DISNEY and apparently highly paranoid personality in Cameron. He obviously doesn't understand the theme park business. Maybe he's anticipating the kind of response that DCA got once it was announced. Unfortunately, if he feels that Avatar is really a worthy project, then he should be providing constant insights into how awesome it will be. It's not like any other theme park company can usurp the ideas and create a pirated version.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance What is that thing you always say Mawnck? Proof not evident, prove it or link it, or something like that?
Originally Posted By believe >>>>>>It just seems very unusual to me that the project was announced so early on that they didn't even have any concept art to release.<<<<<< You mean like Harry Potter for USH? Construction hasn't even started yet after the announcement 1 to 2 years ago!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Compared to Disney's typical strategy to build interest by releasing information and details ahead of time, it just seems very out of the ordinary." It does. However, this is kind of an "out of the ordinary" project for Disney, don't you think?
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance LOL I understand that not everyone likes Harry Potter, but sometimes it's hard for me to believe that. lol Hans, it's so GOOD! I was just reading an article online last night, a link from Mele's facebook she has posted, 28 things that happened after the Harry Potter books, that had been taken from things the author had said at different interview, etc. I was getting so damn emotional and misty eyed reading how she envisioned the characters would turn out. I don't think there will ever be a book series or characters I'll enjoy more than Harry Potter. The movies are just the tip of the iceberg. The books are just wonderful. But of course, somehow, someway, I DO understand they aren't for everyone
