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

[AngiTN]

I dont think being given a FP after waiting for a long time only to be turned away is special treatment. I have waited a long time in line only to have rides go down just before I get on and been given a FP to make up for it. Getting a FP to make up for wasted time is par for the course for Disney Parks so I think it would fall under "standard practices". I think I have heard it referred to as "guest recovery" but I could be mixing that up with something else-it's 6:30 am here and I'm still on the first cup of coffee .

No, that is guest recovery and pretty much what I was referring to. And it's something that doesn't cost Disney money so it shouldn't be too much trouble for them to hand them out, unless it turns out to be so many it screws up FP wait times.

 

[poison ivy]

It wouldn't be any trouble to issue the other FP assuming the person hadn't already done a standby for NRJ.

 

[Dan Murphy]

unless you're exceptionally tall,

At 6'6", I am probably not riding?

 

[hiroMYhero]

At 6'6", I am probably not riding?

Dan, you'll have to try the demo seat to determine if you'll be fine with the restraint system.

The DIS guys who rode are over 6'...maybe 6'3" and they didn't experience any problems.

 

[Princess Sparkle]

Sorry i am not following through. Is there a new height and weight restriction on FoP other than the "greater than 42 inch" thing ?

 

[FastPasser]

At 6'6", I am probably not riding?

I purposely stopped a man as he exited Pandora who was very tall just to ask him if he was able to ride it. He said he no problem. He was 6'-8", not thin, but and not overweight. It's not just about the height. It's a combination of things.

 

[wilkeliza]

Sorry i am not following through. Is there a new height and weight restriction on FoP other than the "greater than 42 inch" thing ?

There will be some passengers (no one knows the exact height, weight, or combo of both) that will not be able to ride due to the restraint system. I'm seeing some taller muscular guys on twitter saying they could not ride and shorter more apple body shapes saying it was a no go as well.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Sorry i am not following through. Is there a new height and weight restriction on FoP other than the "greater than 42 inch" thing ?

This thread is now cycling through the restraint system restrictions for the 2nd or 3rd time.

If you read the 2 or 3 most recent pages, you'll find that a small percentage of Preview guests haven't been able to ride FoP based on the restraint system not locking in place. It varies - no one can predict who may not be able to ride.

 

[rteetz]

This thread is now cycling through the restraint system restrictions for the 2nd or 3rd time.

If you read the 2 or 3 most recent pages, you'll find that a small percentage of Preview guests haven't been able to ride FoP based on the restraint system not locking in place. It varies - no one can predict who may not be able to ride.

Yep.

For those wondering about the the restraints everything we know as of right now is in the first posts. As more people ride we will get a better understanding until then it is what it is.

 

[danikoski]

Sorry i am not following through. Is there a new height and weight restriction on FoP other than the "greater than 42 inch" thing ?

Just an FYI, the height requirement for FoP is 44 inches.

I wouldn't want someone to get confused about the minimum height requirement...that is at least locked in.

 

[FastPasser]

In an effort to get back on track, these are a few first week observations:

. Some visitors commented that they envisioned it to be be larger. It's about as big 1-3/4 football fields.

. Minimal signage is fine. After entering, straight ahead is NRJ, look right from there for FoP.

. The main attraction is not the NRJ or FoP, it's the land itself. If you're like most visitors, you'll spend more time, by far, experiencing it than anything else.

. Take in the small things too, don't just concentrate on the two rides. Actually the first thing you'll encounter is quite large. It's interactive, so spend a few minutes there. You may get wet.

. No negative responses. Keep in mind that it's been mainly CMs and their guests so far, and they have no reason to refrain from telling other CMs what they really think.

. Man, that FoP Stand-by Que is long. I had two minutes to get to the actual ride area from the Que entrance, I just made it, and I'm an overly fast walker.

. Can be very difficult to tell which plant life is real and what's not.

. I am impressed and give it 2 thumbs up, way up. Full disclosure, I'm jaded regarding WDW and I prefer Universal attractions over WDW. I know what you're thinking.

 

[mike_71]

In an effort to get back on track, these are a few first week observations:

. Some visitors commented that they envisioned it to be be larger. It's about as big 1-3/4 football fields.

. Minimal signage is fine. After entering, straight ahead is NRJ, look right from there for FoP.

. The main attraction is not the NRJ or FoP, it's the land itself. If you're like most visitors, you'll spend more time, by far, experiencing it than anything else.

. Take in the small things too, don't just concentrate on the two rides. Actually the first thing you'll encounter is quite large. It's interactive, so spend a few minutes there. You may get wet.

. No negative responses. Keep in mind that it's been mainly CMs and their guests so far, and they have no reason to refrain from telling other CMs what they really think.

. Man, that FoP Stand-by Que is long. I had two minutes to get to the actual ride area from the Que entrance, I just made it, and I'm an overly fast walker.

. Can be very difficult to tell which plant life is real and what's not.

. I am impressed and give it 2 thumbs up, way up. Full disclosure, I'm jaded regarding WDW and I prefer Universal attractions over WDW. I know what you're thinking.

Having visited, I agree with this assessment. Didn't get a chance to ride FoP because it was down, but the land is the real winner here.

 

[poison ivy]

Having visited, I agree with this assessment. Didn't get a chance to ride FoP because it was down, but the land is the real winner here.

Are they not letting guests without FoP passes in once the ride is back up? I thought I saw a video where they did eventually get to ride even though they were told it was down and did not initially get a pass for it.

 

[JennLTX]

Having visited, I agree with this assessment. Didn't get a chance to ride FoP because it was down, but the land is the real winner here.

That's the part I'm looking forward to most. Originally I'd planned a marathon of a single day visit, then plans changed and it's now a two-day deal, with one day being primarily morning and the next being afternoon / evening. I'm REALLY excited about seeing it at night, and I'm glad we're not going to be completely rushed and exhausted trying to get it all in.

 

[Redcon1]

In an effort to get back on track, these are a few first week observations:

. Some visitors commented that they envisioned it to be be larger. It's about as big 1-3/4 football fields.

. Minimal signage is fine. After entering, straight ahead is NRJ, look right from there for FoP.

. The main attraction is not the NRJ or FoP, it's the land itself. If you're like most visitors, you'll spend more time, by far, experiencing it than anything else.

. Take in the small things too, don't just concentrate on the two rides. Actually the first thing you'll encounter is quite large. It's interactive, so spend a few minutes there. You may get wet.

. No negative responses. Keep in mind that it's been mainly CMs and their guests so far, and they have no reason to refrain from telling other CMs what they really think.

. Man, that FoP Stand-by Que is long. I had two minutes to get to the actual ride area from the Que entrance, I just made it, and I'm an overly fast walker.

. Can be very difficult to tell which plant life is real and what's not.

. I am impressed and give it 2 thumbs up, way up. Full disclosure, I'm jaded regarding WDW and I prefer Universal attractions over WDW. I know what you're thinking.

Is there room for another attraction if they wanted to expand the area?

 

[twebber55]

That's the part I'm looking forward to most. Originally I'd planned a marathon of a single day visit, then plans changed and it's now a two-day deal, with one day being primarily morning and the next being afternoon / evening. I'm REALLY excited about seeing it at night, and I'm glad we're not going to be completely rushed and exhausted trying to get it all in.

i have similar plans
first day at resort do morning at DAk and then last day do evening at DAK with some 11-1 nighttime money shots in there as well

 

[twebber55]

Is there room for another attraction if they wanted to expand the area?

just based off of aerials yes to the left of NRJ

 

[rteetz]

. Some visitors commented that they envisioned it to be be larger. It's about as big 1-3/4 football fields.

I think the show building and mountain range take up some of that space making it feel smaller. Considering the original plans had three attractions and that was cut due to costs I am sure that made it a bit smaller too.

. Minimal signage is fine. After entering, straight ahead is NRJ, look right from there for FoP.

I agree with this and I haven't been there yet. I think the whole ACE signage and totems work.

. The main attraction is not the NRJ or FoP, it's the land itself. If you're like most visitors, you'll spend more time, by far, experiencing it than anything else.

Bingo, I think some people don't realize this. Joe Rohde and team want you to get the whole experience in the details of the land for that immersion not just experience that rides.

. Take in the small things too, don't just concentrate on the two rides. Actually the first thing you'll encounter is quite large. It's interactive, so spend a few minutes there. You may get wet.

Maybe "bang the drum"

. No negative responses. Keep in mind that it's been mainly CMs and their guests so far, and they have no reason to refrain from telling other CMs what they really think.

That's kind of amazing to me that pretty much everyone who has gone in doesn't have a lot of negative things to say. Sure there are little things people have complained about like a food item or such but overall its been very positive.

. Man, that FoP Stand-by Que is long. I had two minutes to get to the actual ride area from the Que entrance, I just made it, and I'm an overly fast walker.

And its has incredible details. I have heard its roughly 4 hours worth of queue capacity.

. I am impressed and give it 2 thumbs up, way up. Full disclosure, I'm jaded regarding WDW and I prefer Universal attractions over WDW. I know what you're thinking.

Universal? What is that?

 

[rteetz]

Is there room for another attraction if they wanted to expand the area?

Yes.

 

[rteetz]

just based off of aerials yes to the left of NRJ

The employee parking lot to be exact.