I get what you are saying, but that's not really how it is for me. I didn't really hype anything up in my mind. I am not overthinking it, really. The land just doesn't do it for me. Once the second ride opens, I'm sure it will be an awesome RIDE, but I still won't be compelled to "hang out" in the land. Already, I am at that point. I go in, get a Ronto wrap or head straight to the GR kiosk to get a return time for MFSR if my son wants to ride, and then leave, returning when it's time to ride, then leaving again. Luckily, at Disneyland, the land is easy to access for quick in/out visits. We even used the land as a short cut to get from Splash Mtn to Big Thunder when we didn't want to deal with the crowds around the Rivers of America.
I had a similar reaction to Pandora. Just not for me. I don't understand how people can spend a long time in that land outside of riding the rides.
To contrast, my friend and I spent 4 hours in Diagon Alley on our first visit, and 2 hours in Hogsmeade, and we went back the next day for more.