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redeyeflyguy · 1 year

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Wonderful Top 7's

Top 7 Walt Disney World Queues (a.k.a. Where You Wait In Line P.S I Am Counting Interactive Elements And Pre-Shows)

#7: Pirates of the Caribbean: Pirates of the Caribbean is a pretty iconic ride and as a bonus, it comes with a pretty iconic queue. You wind your way through a dilapidated Spanish fort with cannons, dungeons, and skeletons while George Bruns' Pirates Overture plays in the background granting a sense of whimsy and intrigue to the setting. All before you reach the boat loading station set under a starry sky with a pirate ship floating in the background. Great stuff and it even comes fully air-conditioned which is certainly a plus.

#6: Star Tours: To put it simply, this queue oozes Star Wars fanservice and fun all throughout. You start off winding through a movie set of Endor before heading into a large area with your ride vehicle alternating instances of R2-D2 and C-3PO performing diagnostics while bantering and travel videos for locations throughout the Star Wars galaxy. Then you ascend several ramps containing more hilarious banter from droid security from reaching the pre-show. It's almost disappointing that it goes by so fast due to the ride's large capacity (almost).

#5: Peter Pan's Flight: Since it is a homing beacon for the young and young at heart inside another homing beacon, Fantasyland has several queues with many interactive elements to keep those idle hands very busy indeed. While The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train do this really well too, I'm going to give the spot to Peter Pan's Flight. The recreation of the Darling's Nursery, playing with the shadows, Tinker Bell flying around, it makes you feel like you stepped into the original film more than any other attraction. Most certainly a step up to the originally sparse fairground decor.

#4: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: To be honest, it's the brief middle portion of this attraction's queue that is mostly responsible for its placement. The dilapidated, abandoned lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel is a spectacle dripping with mystery and atmosphere followed up by the second most iconic pre-show of all time. Although, to T4's credit, the (at least in my opinion) legitimately creepy boiler room and the overgrown and slightly angled exterior are both impressive in their own way and manage to help sell the ride's off-kilter vibes. But man, that middle part is worth the wait alone...the attraction is too.

#3: Flights of Passage: When WAITING for the attraction feels like an adventure in of itself. This queue is super long and the designers made use of that length by giving guests a smorgasbord of Pandoran environments. You walk through a jungle waterfall, winding caves, a overgrown bunker teeming with bioluminescence, a functioning lab with a bunch of fantasy science projects and a big blue man in a tube, all before you reach the main bunker, loading areas, and pre show with awkward intern and Sigourney Weaver's descendent who looks exactly like Sigourney Weaver. Quite a lot before you sivako (rise to the challenge).

#2: Expedition Everest: Detail is something that Walt Disney Attractions have excelled at and this ride is the grand prize winner. Your runaway tea train ride through the Forbidden Mountain starts in the Himalayan hamlet of Serka Zong where you pass shrines dedicated to mythical Yeti, a mountain climbing supply store run by two newcomer entrepreneurs, and an entire Yeti museum offering history and even evidence of the reclusive guardian's existence. Not only does it truly feel like you've stepped halfway around the world but it's a queue that tells the full prelude to the story of the attraction without the need of a pre-show video or presentation. Simply fantastic.

#1: The Haunted Mansion: Kind of an obvious pick but it's an obvious pick for a reason. This queue has it all. You have the ookie spooky atmosphere. You have all the fun games and activities to do while you wait. You have the Easter eggs in the graveyard. You have the most iconic attraction pre-show of all time. It even has partial air-conditioning. The only thing that would make it even better is if it had even more chills running down your spine as you made your way into Gracey Manor...as in full air-conditioning...because it can be very hot in Florida.

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leoster333 · 1 year

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“I know a quick way!”

Screen cap drawing of Neteyam from Avatar: The Way of Water

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weasleytwinwheezes · 1 year

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the night we met |tsu'tey x reader|

what: after spending her growing years pining after the future Olo'eyktan, y/n tearfully recounts the moving moments throughout their ‘friendship’ as she hears of his promising to Sylwanin

warnings: all the angst- sorry besties, not canon compliant (kinda?),

words: 2k

what have you: heyo this is my first avatar fic and first actual written fic in quite some time! so if you like it please let me know! Thinking of doing a part two (possibly in his pov?)- let me know if you’re interested in that! thanks for reading :)

I am not the only traveler

Who has not repaid his debt

I've been searching for a trail to follow again

Take me back to the night we met

Life with Tsu’tey by your side was nothing short of a dream. He was your longest friend and closest companion. It seemed as though from the moment you could walk, the two of you were joined at the hip. Always together, never far apart. This carried on well into your growing years, both of you nearing adulthood side by side.

You weren’t sure when you started to notice Tsu’tey becoming a man before your very eyes. His shoulders broadened and he seemed to grow a foot overnight. The clan started to come to him for problems instead of his father and he solved them with a grace foreign to you. Tsu’tey was no longer that awkward boy you once knew, he was officially the future Olo'eyktan. Eytukan had chosen him officially before Eywa and the people. Soon enough he was off training in the ways of leading the clan.

This didn’t keep him from visiting you. He always held true to his promises of hunting with you or simply sitting aloft a tree talking well into the night. Tsu’tey always had time for you and you for him. You can’t exactly pinpoint the moment you started to fall for him, but you fell hard. The two of you would often speak candidly of your futures and on more than one occasion he had insisted that you would still be just as important as you were now. Those words lit a spark of hope in your heart that he would one day choose you as a mate. Although the odds were stacked against you from the start, the promise in his words kept you praying to Eywa that he would choose you.

You heard the hunters before you saw them, screeching ikrans landing loudly in front of Hometree. As you watched Tsu’tey dismount his beautiful banshee with ease, celebrating with his fellow clan members. Celebrating the success of making it through his Dream Hunt. The beating of your heart increased as you watched your childhood friend. His proud smile radiating from across the camp

“If you stare any harder Y/N you’re going to set him on fire,” a voice startled you from behind. Slowly turning from your ‘hiding spot’, you came face to face with Arvok and his teasing smirk.

“Oh shove off you skxawng! Leave me be for once!” you hissed.

“Now is that how to address the brother of your best friend I’m wounded Y/N,” Arvok dramatically spoke, clutching his heart in faux hurt.

“Grow up, you child! I am just watching them all return, not just him,” you defended meekly, hearing the lie as clearly as you spoke it.

“Ah, of course. May I tell Tsu’tey you are watching his hunters closely then? Maybe you are looking to mate with one of them?” he teased, before quickly stepping away when your tail smacked his leg.

Rolling your eyes at the young na’vi, you pushed yourself off the tree that was previously hiding your form. Trust Arvok to catch you spying on his brother. A slight blush began to rise to your cheeks as you hurried out from the treeline. Walking towards the center of the clan, you heard talk of a celebration coming that evening. As you got closer to the fire, and to Tsu’tey, the former Olo'eyktan Eytukan called for everyone to join him.

“My people! The time has come! Our Tsu’tey has passed his last rights, he is now one of the people, tonight we will celebrate!” he praised. The air was filled with shouts and cheering as the clan took in their future leader. The clan was proud of the man Tsu’tey had become, a fierce warrior and kind friend.

Where you stood at the back of the pack you could hear a group of younger na’vi girls giggling while casting sly looks at Tsu’tey. Faintly you overhead one, Aythi asked, “Maybe he will choose a mate this night? Do you think he will mate with the future tsahìk? Sylwanin is quite lovely.”

Your heart ached as you watched the group nod in agreement at the possible pairing. This was always the way. The Olo’eyktan mated with the Tsahik, but you held onto those promising words Tsu’tey had spoken moons ago. You would always be in his future. Slowly a kernel of doubt weaseled into your heart, what if he only meant that you would be there as you were there now? What if he only intended to keep you as his friend and nothing more? Rationally this was always a possibility but you thought you had more time before you had to think about it.

Before you could sink further into your darkening thoughts, two strong hands clutched your shoulders and quickly spun you around. Plastering a smile on your face, you were graced with the golden eyes of your closest friend. Grabbing you by your waist, you soon found yourself being spun into a tight hug. A sincere laugh tumbling out of your mouth as you looked down at Tsu’teys happy smile.

“I did it, Ma’Y/N! I survived my dream hunt! All thanks to your guidance,” he cheered happily, oblivious to how your heart stuttered in your chest.

Ma’Y/N. Ma’Y/N. Ma’Y/N.

He had never let that slip from his lips. Not in the 18 years you had known him, always careful with his words and how he addressed you. But you couldn’t stop the hope that squeezed your heart tightly.

Pulling from his embrace, you fell into step with him as he talked quickly of his experience.

“It was amazing! The glow warm tasted odd but after I felt like I was floating on air. I could not tell where I ended and Eywa started. It was surreal, Y/N. I can not wait for you to experience it!” he spoke enthusiastically, hands waving to accentuate his point.

“I’m so happy for you ‘Tey! For you are now our fiercest warrior and we will celebrate that at eclipse! You are one step closer to your bright future my friend,” you responding happily.

The conversation flowed easily as the two of you discussed the coming events and soon enough you were at your families section of hammocks. After a brief goodbye, you waved gently to Tsu’tey as you headed towards the vines that served as an entrance to your home. Just as you reached the greenery, a voice called to you, “Wear the dark blue beaded top for me? It is my favorite on you Ma’Y/N.”

The answering smile you sent him almost spilled your feelings to you. Glee spread throughout your body and you were all too eager to appease his wishes. He had never been one to compliment anything about you, besides your hunting skills and finding out he had a favorite item of yours? That was almost too much for your delicate heart to handle.

And then I can tell myself

What the hell I'm supposed to do

And then I can tell myself

Not to ride along with you

You were never one to fret about your appearance, but something urged you to look your best tonight. For all you knew it could be the start of your future, so you took your time in getting ready. The taut braids that normally fell along your shoulders were undone, leaving your hair falling in soft waves along your back. You also took great care in arranging the dark blue beaded top, being extra mindful that it fell across your chest in the most tasteful way. By the time you had arrived at the celebration that evening it was in full swing. The fire was raging and the delicious smell of today's kill blanketed the area. You knew you hadn’t missed anything important when you scanned the area and noted that Tsu’tey was not yet there.

Walking towards the fire, you watched as mated couples danced together to the loud music of the drums. The longing look in your eyes is noticeable by anyone who actually cared to look. Luckily for you, no one usually spared you much of a glance. Quickly eating a bowl of meat, the crowd hushed. Following the clans line of sight, your breath catching in your chest.

There he was, in all of his magnificent beauty. Tsu’tey stood tall and proud as he walked towards the clan, head held high. With bright yellow and navy paint marking his body, he looked confident as he walked towards his fate, his future. Studying the markings, your heart beating faster as you took in the color that matched the top he requested.

Surely this was a sign that he was going to choose you, this must be a sign from Eywa that you two would be mated. Why else would he ask you to match him? He is allowed to choose his colors and he picks the color of your beads. Heart hammering against your ribcage, you pushed yourself closer to the base of Hometree eagerly. You wanted to be the first to grab him once he had been announced.

You watched him walk up the thickest root before taking his place beside Eytukan and Mo’at. He looked the picture of the perfect warrior, the perfect Olo’eyktan. The clan quieted down as Eytukan cleared his throat while approaching the crowd.

“My friends, let us gather this eve to celebrate the fierce warrior Tsu'tey te Rongloa Ateyitan. As he has completed his final rite of passage, the Dream Hunt. You are Omaticaya now. You may make your bow from the wood of Hometree. You have shown great courage and strength to our people. It is decided that our future Olo’eyktan will be mated with my Sylwanin, our future Tsahik. Before Eywa they will be chosen as our clan's future! Let us celebrate for both occasions this eve!” he bellows, chants erupting from the crowd.

Shouts of happiness and congrats emerge from the clan behind you. But you find yourself rooted to the spot and as you find Tsu’teys eyes, it feels as though Eywa herself is rooted to the spot. You’re not sure what you expected his face to show, but happiness wasn’t it. The despair in your heart as Sylwanin grabs his hand is almost too much to bear. The action that finally cleaves your heart in two, is when you notice the colors of her beaded top- yellow and navy. She was marked as his before you ever even knew.

Tears gathered along your waterline as you pushed yourself through the crowd. As you neared the forest edge, you were almost sure someone called your name but the ache in your heart wouldn’t allow you to turn around. Deep down you knew who it was and you knew if you faced him right now it would utterly ruin you.

As you laid in your hammock with the distant sound of music, you allowed the tears to fall freely. It was almost as if you could audibly feel your heart breaking in half. The one you loved was promised to another, promised to the one clan member who he should belong to. You knew now that you would have no place in his future, promised words no longer held meaning here. At least not in the way you believed they would. No, you would live your future with no more than passing hellos and seeing his family grow. You’ll spend your days as a ghost of his past.

I had all and then most of you

Some and now none of you

Take me back to the night we met

I don't know what I'm supposed to do

Haunted by the ghost of you

Oh, take me back to the night we met

#avatar 2009 #tsu’tey x reader #tsu’tey avatar #tsutey #tsu'tey x y/n #tsu'tey angst #avatar angst #jake sully avatar #neytiri #sylwanin #ikran #avatar twow #avatar the way of water #avatar 2022 #jake sully smut #avatar smut #james cameron avatar #avatar flight of passage #eywa

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itslanners · 3 months

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blood will freeze as surely as tears

#flight rising #frfanart #flight rising skydancer #dragon #hi hello i’m still alive #just brain machine broke and my birthday is on sunday so I’m in the trenches with my brain regarding the passage of time

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petals2fish · 1 month

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I saw a post about Peter drawing the marauders map and I just have to emphasize that James is canonically the artist…

“Then back at James, who was now doodling on a bit of scrap parchment. He had drawn a Snitch and was now tracing the letters 'L.E.'.” Order of The Phoenix, Snape’s Worst Memory

It’s hard for me as a reader and author to imagine that we would have been given that tidbit about the drawing of a snitch and the sketching out a name, if it wasn’t to imply he was the artist of the group that drew the marauders map.

#petals talks #james potter #marauders era #James Potter defense attorney #Peter was said to have been bullied a lot before he became friends with James and Sirius so I think he helped with secret passages #I think Peter knew the castle better than anyone and shared those secrets with James and Sirius #Peter would’ve found any hiding place he could from bullies #because he canonically prefers flight not fight

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avtr0zoan · 2 months

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Ikran - My Connection - Life with the Banshee by Dr. Jacyln Ogden. I couldn't find the exact photo of Dr. Ogden so I used the scenes from the pre-show of Pandora: Flight of Passage. It took me a long while to notice that this was the ikran that Jake had bonded in the first movie, too.

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mollyjeanne615 · 11 months

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I was rewatching the AVPM Turns 10 Livestream from the Homecoming/Black Friday Kickstarter and there was one part where Darren and Joey were talking about audio they recorded for the Disney Parks - Darren had recorded some stuff for Star Tours but he said it wasn't audible, but then Joey said that he recorded a safety spiel for Avatar: Flight of Passage in Disney World that they play in the queue that multiple people have texted him to say "hey you just told me I might be sick on this ride lol"

AND I FOUND IT (at 4:14 in this video)

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#joey richter #disney parks #avatar flight of passage #avatar #team starkid #starkid #starkid livestream #darren criss #I'm in the middle of a major Disney nostalgia period of time in my life #specifically the Disney parks #so this is absolutely HUGE for me lol #Youtube

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amundsenxcook · 3 months

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how gorgeous are these covers from amundsens reports and his autobiography….

#roald amundsen #polar exploration #my post #the northwest passage #the south pole #our polar flight #my life as an explorer

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rubbish78 · 1 month

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Today marks 8 years for me as a friggin flight attendant 🧑‍✈️ got hired in 2016 ✈️

What the heck that’s longer than highschool and college now

(I was playing with a United kid’s activity book)

#passage of time fuck me #me #fa adventures #that flight attendant life #mainline plz hire me what the fuck

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disneyparksattractionstournament · 8 months

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Favorite Disney Parks Attraction Showdown: Round 1 - Group B1

Videos and propaganda under the cut!

Avatar: Flight of Passage: WDW Animal Kingdom

Propaganda:

"This ride genuinely blew my breath away the first time I rode it and it was just as magical the next times (if you can get over the ridiculously long wait times... Which I mean are well deserved at least)"

"I’ve actually never ridden this one but I find its existence fascinating"

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure: Shanghai Disneyland

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#disney parks attractions tournament #wdw #animal kingdom #disney parks #pirates of the caribbean #potc #shanghai disney #avatar #flight of passage #poll #disney #round 1 #B1 #tournament poll #disney world

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spiritsofprogress · 10 months

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The downfall of the Emporium

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I’ve made a small rant on some of my initial posts with all my trip photos but here’s going to be a much more organized one.

Diluted goods

I have vivid memories back when I was a child of the store being chocked full of everything you could possibly imagine. A massive section of plushies, mugs, collectible toys and it just kept going. It had everything. Generic to parks specific! You could pick up something from Frontierland you missed on your way out, you could get a Minnie doll and things you hadn’t seen anywhere else!

On my last trip it had… the same few things every other gift shop carried. Three or four collections , a small wall of stuffed animals and a huge amount of munchlings. They didn’t even have generic Disney items- the very basic Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse plush just was not there. It was the same 10 stuffed animals of everywhere else. This huge section of the store I remember so vividly was reduced to a small wall.

There wasn’t all that much Disney world stuff even! Or new Disney 100 or pride just more of the same few things every store had.

Am I misremembering

Am I just letting nostalgia clog my Brain? I remember even just a few years ago while there was some repeating items around most stores would have more unique items. Epcot would have stuff for Epcot, Hollywood studios for Hollywood! Each store this trip rarely had a thing related to their park or attractions- they rarely even had generic Disney just the same 4 merch lines. I feel like I’m going insane. Even the hotels had the same thing. Some gift shops are like that, yes, but others for spesific attractions… you would think. The only few on the top of my head that had things related to their ride was

- Flight of passage

- Expedition Everest

- Tron

- Haunted mansion

Theming-

Like all things this trip the emporium got a nice clean up and update and the shop’s straight down Main Street are just as themed as ever. I’ve always appreciated that. However there’s these signs calling it a “must do” and a “main street staple” and yet… where is what it’s known for? All that it had inside was nothing like what it should be or is renown for. Disney clearly knows how much of a staple shopping there is but won’t give it the merchandise it needs to thrive.

Overall a very confusing and disappointing shopping experience.

#disney parks #disney world #walt disney world #theming #main street usa #Disney shopping #emporium #haunted mansion #expedition everest #flight of passage #disney merch #rant #ramble #Disney rant

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