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

[JennLTX]

Yeah I saw you rubbing me the wrong way but my post meant to convey the same message as you - here's to one of those weird margaritas brother!

It's beautiful how Disney can bring people together...

Well, Disney and a shared love of margaritas.

 

[rastuso]

Doesnt google or someone make cameras in glasses? Not that I'm encouraging anyone to do this or break Disneys rules but someone is likely to.

Well one infamous YouTube/website overlord got Mako POV that way. But he values his Disney media credentials too much to risk them.

 

[rteetz]

Yes. Snapchat also has glasses that record hands free.

Don't forget though that this ride is 3D so filming with glasses won't necessarily make a great video in the first place.

 

[CAS239]

Well one infamous YouTube/website overlord got Mako POV that way. But he values his Disney media credentials too much to risk them.

Mako is a great coaster. I imagine this ride is a lot more strict though since they tell you no filming or photos. I don't recall anything on Mako and you could easily pull a phone out your pocket to record.

 

[rastuso]

Mako is a great coaster. I imagine this ride is a lot more strict though since they tell you no filming or photos. I don't recall anything on Mako and you could easily pull a phone out your pocket to record.

After he did it (hours after), they put up a no glasses/camera sign. But that was soft opening day.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It's beautiful how Disney can bring people together...

Well, Disney and a shared love of margaritas.

Ah, booze - the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems

 

[AngiTN]

Don't forget though that this ride is 3D so filming with glasses won't necessarily make a great video in the first place.

Yeah, a video of a ride that needs the effects of the seat with wind, etc will be useless. Not to mention, videos of videos are always poor. It would really be a pointless effort to video it all in all

 

[rastuso]

There are tons of Soarin' and Simpsons videos on YouTube

 

[rteetz]

There are tons of Soarin' and Simpsons videos on YouTube

Soarin isn't 3D and doesn't have the type of restraint this does.

 

[WiWe]

I have a question or really trying to understand. The ride is being compared to rides at Universal ( I have not been ) so cant get a handle on that. I have also read ppl saying the movements are smooth. So is FoP smooth or jerky ? I consider Star Tours, Buzz , Toy Story, Frozen jerky. Just wanting to somewhat learn comparisons to know if my Mom can ride. Thanks

 

[disneybree]

I have a question or really trying to understand. The ride is being compared to rides at Universal ( I have not been ) so cant get a handle on that. I have also read ppl saying the movements are smooth. So is FoP smooth or jerky ? I consider Star Tours, Buzz , Toy Story, Frozen jerky. Just wanting to somewhat learn comparisons to know if my Mom can ride. Thanks

Same here!! I don't know if the ride is really shaky or can hurt the abdomen (she has completely recovered from a past surgery)... Hoping it's really smooth and especially NOT shaky at all.

 

[rteetz]

I have a question or really trying to understand. The ride is being compared to rides at Universal ( I have not been ) so cant get a handle on that. I have also read ppl saying the movements are smooth. So is FoP smooth or jerky ? I consider Star Tours, Buzz , Toy Story, Frozen jerky. Just wanting to somewhat learn comparisons to know if my Mom can ride. Thanks

Those rides you mentioned are all very different. I'm also confused as to how a boat ride could be considered jerky? I think the best comparison is Soarin but even then it's not a great comparison. My guess is if you consider star tours not good then this won't be good for you.

 

[hiroMYhero]

I have a question or really trying to understand. The ride is being compared to rides at Universal ( I have not been ) so cant get a handle on that. I have also read ppl saying the movements are smooth. So is FoP smooth or jerky ? I consider Star Tours, Buzz , Toy Story, Frozen jerky. Just wanting to somewhat learn comparisons to know if my Mom can ride. Thanks

Will your Mother be able to swing her leg over the motorcycle-like seat?

The ride movements have been described as smooth with wiggles and vibrations. It's the combo of the visuals of the video and the tilting of the seat platform that gives the sensation of more movement.

If you run a Search using the Search function, search for yulilin3 and check "this thread." You'll see all of her posts with her review. Searching for FastPasser will also bring up his posts where he describes the movements.

 

[rteetz]

Are you both talking about the same ride? To me it looks like WiWe is talking about FOP while rteetz is referring to NRJ. I could be wrong as I am a little confused

I'm talking about FoP. The poster considered frozen as jerky which is a boat ride. That's why I was confused. I don't get why you can compare a boat ride to a non boat ride.

 

[Cinderella94]

I'm talking about FoP. The poster considered frozen as jerky which is a boat ride. That's why I was confused. I don't get why you can compare a boat ride to a non boat ride.

I see now when you said "boat ride" that made me think NRJ - when I read the PP post more closely I realized you must have meant Frozen.

 

[wilkeliza]

I'm talking about FoP. The poster considered frozen as jerky which is a boat ride. That's why I was confused. I don't get why you can compare a boat ride to a non boat ride.

Frozen does have many movements that someone could consider jerky. When it goes backwords the boat has a tendency to move about before locking into the final drop. I find the 2 times the boat changes directions can be mixed on roughness. However it is nothing compaired to the others so if Frozen is a no go I'd be hesitant to suggest anything with movement.

 

[WiWe]

I said that about Frozen for at least when we were on it, it kept hitting the sides when going backwards so when it hit would cause you jolt.

 

[rteetz]

Frozen does have many movements that someone could consider jerky. When it goes backwords the boat has a tendency to move about before locking into the final drop. I find the 2 times the boat changes directions can be mixed on roughness. However it is nothing compaired to the others so if Frozen is a no go I'd be hesitant to suggest anything with movement.

I think I was just more caught off guard because boat ride movements are much different than a simulator attraction. Frozen should be compared to NRJ not FoP.

 

[Cinderella94]

Has anyone heard if the Sat'uli Canteen will be open during the 11 PM - 1 AM EMH running from opening day until July 4?

 

[FrancoFun]

The ride experience will definitely vary from person to person. It is too intense for me. Feeling like I am going to fall off the Banshee is not my cup of tea.
The tilt is minimal. Closing your eyes is very effective.

(to put it into perspective, I love Mickey's Philharmagic and of course I do not close my eyes, but the ride through Agrabah gets my tummy every time...even after hundreds of viewings.

Thank you. If closing your eyes is effective, it makes me think I could give it a go. Whether I'll be able to with tiered rides and one day at AK, I don't know. But I won't completely write it off as I thought I might.

Do you ride Soarin'?