This is exactly what I was thinking, must be some kind of joke. I watched the movie, was not a fan. It took me several minutes of saying "Whaaat?????" before it actually sunk it this wasn't a joke.
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Reading all your comments I am really encouraged that at last I will have a section of a Disney Park all to myself. I can't wait!:jaw:
Just going to be honest:
I thought the writing in Avatar was terrible. I am not excited about this... but I am curious to see what they can do. I am going to try and stay optimistic about this very bold move on the part of both parties involved.
Truly hope this does not disappoint.
Sorry, but I'm not interested......I think I might be the only person left on earth that hasn't seen this movie.....don't plan to either...
If somehow Disney could pay Universal a zillion dollars and move the entire Wizarding World of Harry Potter from Islands of Adventure to the Magic Kingdom, would you boycott that, too? As long as Disney makes this "Avatar" area in Animal Kingdom a worthwhile experience, why does it matter where it came from?
The Wizarding World is the most important development in the theme-park industry in decades--perhaps the biggest since EPCOT Center opened. Universal realized then what Disney is just starting to realize now, and that these properties have incredible value.
It didn't take Harry Potter to realize that franchises like this have value- it is just that Avatar represents more global value than Harry Potter ever could (remember, this announcement pertains to Disney Parks worldwide- any coincidence that there's a major park being built in Shanghai right now where Avatar was a huge hit?)
There are very few properties that can be considered worldwide phenomenons and can play to diverse audiences- Pirates of the Caribbean was one of them.
Wow. My nerd of a husband will be ECSTATIC!!! I think he saw Avatar 20 times in the theater. :D
(Or I guess I should use this-> :) til we get more blue ppl smilies! )
I'm not that worried about it. As long as the whole park isn't avatar, I'm good. I have worse things to worry about. It'll be like American Idol- just another place I don't have to stand in line :thumbsup:
Imagineer 1: So, it stinks all those ideas I had for Disney's Beastly Kingdom at Animal Kingdom got shelved because of $$.
Imagineer 2: Yeah, we put so much time and effort into developing something that will never see the light of day.
Imagineer 1: Bean Counters - they kill all the cool stuff.
(Ring Ring)
Imagineer 2: Who's that on the phone? James Cameron you say?
Imagineer 1: :idea:
I like the idea and think it is a brilliant move on Disney's part. I think Disney does "eye candy" better than anyone. I guess I will have to wait at least 5 years to know if Disney pulled it off.
I just see no comparison between Harry Potter and Avatar.
7 very successful books, 8 blockbuster movies spread out over many years, which entertain a wide fan base versus 1 blockbuster film with an arguably limited fan base and buzz that died down years ago.
Well, first off, GO TO THE NEW STAR TOURS!!! It's great! Secondly, it's reportedly based on the world of Pandora more than the conflict brought to it. If that is true, it goes with the original tag line for Animal Kingdom...all the creatures that ever were, and never were.
It sounds interesting to me. If the sequels are near as big as the original, there will be a lot of interest in Pandora.
BTW, I haven't seen the movie (yeah, I'm the one), but now I will go out and rent it.
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The Avatar additions to AK should come sometime in 2015 (just in time between the 2nd and 3rd films in the trilogy)- with a reason why doing something with Avatar now being attractive is that attraction development will take place concurrently and take full advantage of the films being in production.
What I wonder about with this announcement though on a side note is Disney's faith (or perhaps lack of) in Andrew Stanton's upcoming John Carter of Mars film based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs novels (which themselves in some ways were inspiration for Avatar)- if you're talking about a franchise there were 11 volumes I think in that series?
The biggest difference I see in Avatar versus Harry Potter, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Twilight Zone, etc., is that those already had proven staying power before the attractions were built.
Avatar has had one movie, albeit an extremely popular one. That doesn't show that it's a franchise as much as it shows that people liked one movie. Anyone remember a little film called The Matrix? The first one was extraordinarily popular, but the second two were roundly considered garbage. How does Disney/Cameron know that this won't happen with Avatar?
I don't like the idea. I'd rather see a land in DHS dedicated to Star Wars than this.
I'd rather go to "Avatarland" than to "Princessland"... must just be me!
I can't help but think that this is a win for WDW. Like others have said, it will be another place I won't have to wait in long lines! :thumbsup:Quote:
“James Cameron is a groundbreaking filmmaker and gifted storyteller who shares our passion for creativity, technological innovation and delivering the best experience possible,” said Robert A. Iger, President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. “With this agreement, we have the extraordinary opportunity to combine James’ talent and vision with the imagination and expertise of Disney.”
I agree with that, but I'm sure Disney is trying to build it during the biggest surge, not toward the end like HP. It's a calculated risk.
No, no, no....BOTH!!:thumbsup:Quote:
I don't like the idea. I'd rather see a land in DHS dedicated to Star Wars than this.
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