Confession time: I was not a big fan of the movie
“Avatar,” James Cameron’s big spectacle several years ago. I found it overrated
with it not really giving a fresh take on a plot I’ve seen before (one friend
calls it “the live action Ferngully”). I believed it was more celebrated for the
technology than anything else.
As a fangirl myself, I could understand why it had such a
devoted following. It was a whole new world with a new mythology to explore.
Pretty much a fan’s dream come true. I’m sure the fandom is still there,
creating and expanding the universe. (Hi, Avatar fandom!)
Cameron himself plans two sequels, which keep getting
pushed back. But he also partnered with Disney to bring his world, Pandora, to
life in the Animal Kingdom. That debuted last month over Memorial Day weekend.
Guests staying at a Walt Disney World hotel during the month of June were
invited to spend time at Pandora during special hours (11 PM to 1 AM). I was
such a guest and decided to go visit the new area my last night there.
And I’m glad I did.
Monday, June 26, 2017
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