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

[Starlord22]

ughh...didn't get FP for FOP because not everyone will ride that one, so did river instead. First day we go will be an MK day which opens at 9, but AK has EMH at 7. Wondering if I could go to AK, ride FOP, then get back to MK by about 8:30. Does that sound feasible?

I think it will totally depend on the crowd for the 7am EMH at AK

 

[yulilin3]

I don't believe there is anything currently in place but if this becomes a serious problem there might be. Even then I wouldn't expect anything to be compensated.

I believe that if weight/height is a problem they should have a clear warning same as minimum height. Universal has a guide that explains it all and they clearly post:
"This ride employs safety restraints which may not accommodate certain people due to their body shape or size. A test seat is available in the front of the attraction entrance to assist guests in ensuring their ability to ride."
for Forbidden Journey
Unless Disney has this same warning and I just can't find it

 

[FrancoFun]

I don't like the added comparison to ToT - that ride ruined me as a kid. I hate straight down/sudden drops.

Yup. Reading that blurb from Theme Park Review makes it a "no" for me, until I hear more. I cannot stand the feeling of being weightless (for reference, if I sit in the upper row of Soarin' I get anxious swooping upwards). NRJ FP+ it will be for us.

 

[peteykirch]

I believe that if weight/height is a problem they should have a clear warning same as minimum height. Universal has a guide that explains it all and they clearly post:
"This ride employs safety restraints which may not accommodate certain people due to their body shape or size. A test seat is available in the front of the attraction entrance to assist guests in ensuring their ability to ride."
for Forbidden Journey
Unless Disney has this same warning and I just can't find it

They apparently have a test seat outside with a warning as well.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I believe that if weight/height is a problem they should have a clear warning same as minimum height. Universal has a guide that explains it all and they clearly post:
"This ride employs safety restraints which may not accommodate certain people due to their body shape or size. A test seat is available in the front of the attraction entrance to assist guests in ensuring their ability to ride."
for Forbidden Journey
Unless Disney has this same warning and I just can't find it

I have looked several times on the FoP page, and they don't have any warnings on their website. All I can find is the minimum height. Not necessarily the maximum height.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

They apparently have a test seat outside with a warning as well.

Even with a test seat, that doesn't stop people from booking FP for the ride 60 days out, and then finding out until they get there if they can ride or not. That is because most people might not realize they have a test seat. Disney needs to have a warning on their website, or they will have a serious problem when people realize they can't ride.

 

[yulilin3]

I have looked several times on the FoP page, and they don't have any warnings on their website. All I can find is the minimum height. Not necessarily the maximum height.

If fp wasn't an issue, a warning and test vehicle outside the attraction would suffice but it's hard when you make your fp without having suficent warning that you might not be able to ride

 

[yulilin3]

Even with a test seat, that doesn't stop people from booking FP for the ride 60 days out, and then finding out until they get there if they can ride or not. That is because most people might not realize they have a test seat. Disney needs to have a warning on their website, or they will have a serious problem when people realize they can't ride.

posted at the same time

 

[wilkeliza]

Yep this might be the first time Disney needs to put the warning on the website page. Of course it depends on what guests of size actually means. At Uni they will still let you get your money back if you go straight to a ride and are a no go. However that means you can't enjoy the park the rest of the day either. This restraint is so new though that none of us can make a solid guess as to what might be an issue. Is a 290 6 ft guy a issue or are we talking 350 and 6' are shorter at a disadvantage because they can't lean over the U etc.

 

[yulilin3]

Yep this might be the first time Disney needs to put the warning on the website page. Of course it depends on what guests of size actually means. At Uni they will still let you get your money back if you go straight to a ride and are a no go. However that means you can't enjoy the park the rest of the day either. This restraint is so new though that none of us can make a solid guess as to what might be an issue. Is a 290 6 ft guy a issue or are we talking 350 and 6' are shorter at a disadvantage because they can't lean over the U etc.

totally agree about not really knowing until you are there but there should be some sort of "heads up" and then the guest can make the decision to book fps or not, or in extreme cases to buy a ticket to AK or not.

 

[RunningWithScissors]

We have FP's for Na'vi River Journey on opening day at night and on the 29th we have FOP during the day. Absolutely cannot wait!!

 

[BigRed98]

Ik this question is way to early to ask but does anyone think that pandora can be a land that can grow? As in adding new shops and food places, possibly adding a show and maybe in the far distant future a new attraction?

 

[rteetz]

Ik this question is way to early to ask but does anyone think that pandora can be a land that can grow? As in adding new shops and food places, possibly adding a show and maybe in the far distant future a new attraction?

Yes.

 

[cigar95]

Ik this question is way to early to ask but does anyone think that pandora can be a land that can grow? As in adding new shops and food places, possibly adding a show and maybe in the far distant future a new attraction?

Not just "yes", but more like "ohhhhh, yes!" Most definitely. There are significant things on the drawing board now, though with no real timetable. And the details are still a bit "blue sky".
If Pandora becomes as big a hit as it might look like, the biggest thing slowing down the expansion will likely not be money, but simply the limit on how many people there are that have the resources and skill set to develop and build theme park attractions, given all the other stuff going on in Orlando. (Remember, besides Star Wars, we haven't seen the last of Harry Potter development, either!)







Not apropos of anything in particular, but has anyone seen videos of the Shanghai version of Pirates?

 

[rteetz]

Not just "yes", but more like "ohhhhh, yes!" Most definitely. There are significant things on the drawing board now, though with no real timetable.
If Pandora becomes as big a hit as it might look like, the biggest thing slowing down the expansion will likely not be money, but simply the limit on how many people there are that have the resources and skill set to develop and build theme park attractions, given all the other stuff going on in Orlando. (Remember, besides Star Wars, we haven't seen the last of Harry Potter development, either!)







Not apropos of anything in particular, but has anyone seen videos of the Shanghai version of Pirates?

I don't think resources will be the problem it hasn't been yet so I don't see why it would be. You have universal projects and two major lands being built at Disney as well as road construction. I think the expansion will really depend on people's reactions and money.

 

[HopperFan]

totally agree about not really knowing until you are there but there should be some sort of "heads up" and then the guest can make the decision to book fps or not, or in extreme cases to buy a ticket to AK or not.

DS friend rode it and said the guy next to him was unable to be buckled in. They said he was too large and had to leave.

No reason why there can't be a warning on the FP+ booking, and a heads up to check at the "test seat" before entering the line if there is any question. Stinks to get to the end, wait in long line or burn a FP+ only to be sent out. Very unmagical.

EDITED to add: Just saw Attractions reported "We saw one woman who was too big to ride. Banks will be going this Thursday. We will let everyone know if he has any issues."

 

[wilkeliza]

DS friend rode it and said the guy next to him was unable to be buckled in. They said he was too large and had to leave.

No reason why there can't be a warning on the FP+ booking, and a heads up to check at the "test seat" before entering the line if there is any question. Stinks to get to the end, wait in long line or burn a FP+ only to be sent out. Very unmagical.

Did said friend give any idea on how big the guy is. That's the biggest problem I'm having is how big is too big.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

More CM preview reviews are coming in on Twitter. People are loving Flight of passage, some saying 20 out of 10 or thatbits their new favorite ride.

So excited to hear this. I'm spending 3 of my 6 park days at at AK so I can do NRJ once and FOP twice with a fastpass. Also planning to stay two EMH nights. Got my fastpasses this morning. Very easy to get at 60 days out.

 

[HopperFan]

Did said friend give any idea on how big the guy is. That's the biggest problem I'm having is how big is too big.

I'll ask. And everyone will be different proportions so hard to even find out OR even warn with just height or weight.

I think most folks have been able to ride most things at Disney so it's kind of a surprise that a new ride could be a problem. Add to that the lack of W/C options given the character in the movie ........... quite sad.

 

[rteetz]

DS friend rode it and said the guy next to him was unable to be buckled in. They said he was too large and had to leave.

No reason why there can't be a warning on the FP+ booking, and a heads up to check at the "test seat" before entering the line if there is any question. Stinks to get to the end, wait in long line or burn a FP+ only to be sent out. Very unmagical.

My guess is because this is previews they are still testing body sizes before they would put out said warning.