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

[notrub98]

I am glad I read through this thread .... I was planning to book FP for FOP but now I think my 5 year old will be too scared. She's tall enough, but I think it will be a little too intense for her. We'll stick to the boat for this trip . Thanks everyone!

 

[Bronte]

I am going Saturday May 13th for the AP preview 3-5.
Does anyone know when we have to line up, where and if we will be able to ride both rides ??
Thanks

 

[mike_71]

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.

I was at the last preview of the day so the ride was down for the evening. Going again Saturday and hope to ride then.

 

[yulilin3]

I am going Saturday May 13th for the AP preview 3-5.
Does anyone know when we have to line up, where and if we will be able to ride both rides ??
Thanks

If it's like CM preview you line up on the walkway heading towards Pandra, next to Pizzafari and Tiffins.
If they do the same as CM preview they will have limited tickets to do FoP and NRJ will be available to everyone. If the number of ap preview going in is smaller (that's what I've been told) than CM preview there might not be a need for tickets for FoP and everyone can go in'If everything is working properly you should have time to do both rides

 

[FastPasser]

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.

The CM previews are currently taking place, so whatever they're doing now may or may not be done during the AP/DVC previews.

I am going Saturday May 13th for the AP preview 3-5. Does anyone know when we have to line up, where and if we will be able to ride both rides?

Those are tough questions because it will be the first day of non-CM previews and it's a whole new ball game. They'll be fewer people and if FoP is able to run more theaters, that changes things as well. We'll have a better idea later in the week.

ETA, And what Yulilin3 said.

 

[AngiTN]

I am going Saturday May 13th for the AP preview 3-5.
Does anyone know when we have to line up, where and if we will be able to ride both rides ??
Thanks

I believe the instructions for what to do are to be sent out via email on Friday

 

[Wood Nymph]

How valuable would it be to see the movie before going to this new attraction? I saw the movie ages ago and don't remember much of it at all. They are playing it on AMC, the cable channel, next week and I might try to see it before we come down for the AP preview on May 20th.

Do you think it would be worth the time to see the movie first?

 

[FastPasser]

Universal? What is that?

It's where Disney has their thrill rides.

 

[AngiTN]

How valuable would it be to see the movie before going to this new attraction? I saw the movie ages ago and don't remember much of it at all. They are playing it on AMC, the cable channel, next week and I might try to see it before we come down for the AP preview on May 20th.

Do you think it would be worth the time to see the movie first?

We are going to take time to see it again. Just to get us "in the mood" so to speak
Well, and DGD hasn't ever seen it. I think she'll really enjoy it too. It's on the books for Sunday night

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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.

that has been my thinking form the beginning - when people would react negatively saying "why only two rides" ... it isn't just a hallway to 2 rides, the whole land is an attraction - so glad to hear it is living up to that thought

 

[yulilin3]

It's where Disney has their thrill rides.

 

[JennLTX]

It's where Disney has their thrill rides.

 

[ConnecticutFlea]

. 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.

g.

If someone has limited mobility, would they be able to take a scooter through the Que?

 

[wilkeliza]

If someone has limited mobility, would they be able to take a scooter through the Que?

It appears no scooters in the line only wheelchairs.

 

[giant4203]

I didn't know if this was ever resolved many many pages back, and I didn't want to go hunting lol....if you or someone in your party needs special assistance loading into the seats at FoP and/or NRJ , there are special transfer devices... just ask a cast member

 

[wilkeliza]

I didn't know if this was ever resolved many many pages back, and I didn't want to go hunting lol....if you or someone in your party needs special assistance loading into the seats at FoP and/or NRJ , there are special transfer devices... just ask a cast member

Can you describe the devices? It was discussed but no one knew exactly what the assistance device was. Is it just a scoot board like other boat rides and attractions or is it something else?

 

[ConnecticutFlea]

It appears no scooters in the line only wheelchairs.

Do you think they will have wheelchairs available just for FoP, like they do for Pirates of the Carribean?

 

[wilkeliza]

Do you think they will have wheelchairs available just for FoP, like they do for Pirates of the Carribean?

No clue but I can check on Saturday if no one else has the information.

 

[robinb]

How valuable would it be to see the movie before going to this new attraction? I saw the movie ages ago and don't remember much of it at all. They are playing it on AMC, the cable channel, next week and I might try to see it before we come down for the AP preview on May 20th.

Do you think it would be worth the time to see the movie first?

We just watched it again on Sunday. I thought it was worth it to become familiar with the story again.

 

[mnmhouston]

From what has been reported so far it seems like FoP definitely runs out before NRJ but both have had decent availability at 60 days. At 30 days it seems like FoP is/might be gone but some NRJ availability

(Other than opening day which was all gone)

I'm thinking FP FoP if we can get it and RD run to NRJ.