***Official*** Pandora: The World of Avatar Information Thread

[AngiTN]

"So often people do things to elicit a reaction from us. They're testing their control over us. Don't give it to them. When we engage, when we give them a reaction, any reaction, we give them control, not only over our emotions, but over our being. Do not give your words to someone who deserves your silence. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do in any situation is to stay quiet and give them nothing."

My favorite saying to DH when he's got co-works pushing his buttons "don't feed the bear"

I can't wait for my boys to get theirs so that I can play with them.

Kids? Who said anything about kids? I'm getting one for me. If DGD is lucky she can get one too

 

[wilkeliza]

I don't think that is going to stop people including myself.....

Same. I'm pretty sure I spent more on my dragon at the ren fair years ago that does less. (he sits on my shelf now) and I definitely am buying one of these guys on Saturday.

 

[ashleymrush]

Just know they are not electronic. I saw some people stating they were. They are puppets, with a long tube that can go down your sleeve, with a simple controller in your hand that can move a few things. They sell dragons like this at the Texas Ren Faire. Even at the Faire they are a bit pricey, although they are all hand painted.

Yes I know. That's part of the reason we want them too. We go to the Carolina Ren Faire every year. They have something a bit similar here but not to this quality. I think the boys will love taking them when we go later this year.

 

[wilkeliza]

Just know they are not electronic. I saw some people stating they were. They are puppets, with a long tube that can go down your sleeve, with a simple controller in your hand that can move a few things. They sell dragons like this at the Texas Ren Faire. Even at the Faire they are a bit pricey, although they are all hand painted.

I think people think they are electronic because they make noise (I thought they do at least) so that means some part of them is electronic just not the movements.

 

[JennLTX]

I don't think that is going to stop people including myself.....

Ditto that. And I'm sure we'll throw down for a couple of stands as well.

BTW, DS has been informed I'll buy him this, but all other souvenirs are on HIM. Really. I will not be swayed. No sirreee...

 

[Bay Max]

Off-topic and because it's a slow morning on the thread:

Not only is this week "Finals Week" for @rteetz/Ryan, today is his birthday!

Ryan! Enjoy your exam-free day. And, thanks for all you do for DISers!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

 

[FastPasser]

Could we please get back to Pandora: The World of Avatar info, questions, tips, and reviews please.

I'm trying, I'm trying!!!

 

[rteetz]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Thank you!

 

[Tonyz]

Happy birthday, rteetz! When are you going down to enjoy Pandora?

 

[robinb]

Those banshees are so cute! I wish our Pandora visit was the first day of our trip rather than the last.

 

[yulilin3]

I forgot to ask if we can the 20% discount can be used at Windtraders...I am happy that I am not into the banshees but I will ask for future reference

 

[Accident]

I forgot to ask if we can the 20% discount can be used at Windtraders...I am happy that I am not into the banshees but I will ask for future reference

according to the may benefits you can download from teh AP site. It's an exclusive list saying ALL disney owned and operated locations and then lists all the non-disney owned locations you can't use it at... It should work there no problem.

 

[rteetz]

Happy birthday, rteetz! When are you going down to enjoy Pandora?

Thanks! May 31st I will be there!

 

[HubbDave]

Based on videos and reviews that I have read and watched, I am looking forward to both attractions and the land itself. I just don't know that it is as interesting to me as Diagon Alley and WWoHP. Sensory overload maybe, but mostly funky rocks and plants

The big plant you rub until it sprays seems loltastic

 

[rteetz]

Based on videos and reviews that I have read and watched, I am looking forward to both attractions and the land itself. I just don't know that it is as interesting to me as Diagon Alley and WWoHP. Sensory overload maybe, but mostly funky rocks and plants

The big plant you rub until it sprays seems loltastic

And see to me I am not a HP fan so I don't have a strong desire to go see that at Universal. I'll get there eventually but its not something I want to rush too whereas Animal Kingdom is my favorite park.

 

[JennLTX]

according to the may benefits you can download from teh AP site. It's an exclusive list saying ALL disney owned and operated locations and then lists all the non-disney owned locations you can't use it at... It should work there no problem.

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rteetz]

WDWNT Initial thoughts from Pandora

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/05/revie...-pandora-world-avatar-disneys-animal-kingdom/

Blog Mickey took some amazing photos of Pandora

https://blogmickey.com/2017/05/photos-look-around-environment-pandora-world-avatar/

 

[HubbDave]

And see to me I am not a HP fan so I don't have a strong desire to go see that at Universal. I'll get there eventually but its not something I want to rush too whereas Animal Kingdom is my favorite park.

Love AK and I'm not a huge HP, but the immersion at HP speaks to me in a different way. I def am reserving judgement until August. Perhaps Pandora is in a way so alien it slides past my subconscious mind. It is very dreamlike while HP seems "real" but with a twist

I do like Avatar the film about as much as the HP films (gasp!).

My guess is seeing Pandora in person will be amazing though.

 

[rteetz]

My guess is seeing Pandora in person will be amazing though.

I agree with this 100%.

 

[AngiTN]

My guess is seeing Pandora in person will be amazing though.

Yes. I do not believe there is a camera out there that can do the land justice in video or film. This is why I am not looking at photos in advance. All they do is put preconceived notions in your mind of how things look. And when they don't hold up to your expectations it can really reek havoc on what you expect when you get there, if you ever get there. I just think it's always better to judge in person for yourself. Then review it.