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

[wilkeliza]

At what point do they stop handing out FPs for FOP? I was thinking of showing up a half hour early but now I'm doubting if that will be too late.

They stop when they are out. I know for CM it was 300 no clue how many for AP.

 

[MotherKnowsBest]

I was there this morning for the DVC preview. We walked up at about 8:40 and it was a short line to get in. Received of FOP FP for 9-9:15. We were the first people in line for the 9 o'clock group and when we were right near the front, it broke down. So we ended up waiting until around 10 I think to ride it.

It was incredible. So so amazing. I'm somewhat concerned that it is lower capacity for the crowds that will be descending by the end of the month.

The river journey was just beautiful and very well done. The whole land was great, very immersive. Even after waiting for awhile for FOP, we were ready to leave after 2 hours as it isn't a huge area or anything.

Have fun whoever else is going!

 

[Raeven]

Have already done both rides, toured the Fop queue, got the non alcoholic slush from Pongu Pongu, and went shopping. In line at Satuli Canteen now. The rides were both operating fine and we got through them quickly. They were both amazing!

 

[4HOLIDAYS]

We had the 9-11 slot, left at 12. Got about 4 different PP pics taken, both rides, shopping, they're is a pass holder pin avail, ate at the rest, really liked it, went 2x through the standby. 2nd time a CM was in the lab portion telling us about all the displays/experiments.

The second group was in the area by the time we were leaving. At points the line was long for FoP. No one is pushing you out at end of slot but if rides are working 2 hrs is plenty of time.

The area was so impressive. Gorgeous!

We saw a ton of mgmt. Filmimg crews for something.

On the way home, 3 hr ride,will try to post pics later.

Hope everyone has s good a time as us!

 

[HairyChest]

For those that rode the rides, how would you rank them compared to your other disneyworld favorite rides?

 

[rteetz]

It appears there are multiple pre show videos depending on what line you are in. Everyone is loving FoP so far.

 

[NotBaroque]

Both rides were amazing. Pandora is beautiful. I think even people who didn't care so much for the movie (like me!) will love it & be glad they visited.

The animatronic in NRJ is probably the best animatronic I've ever seen. It looks almost TOO real.

 

[4HOLIDAYS]

It appears there are multiple pre show videos depending on what line you are in. Everyone is loving FoP so far.

While wsiting to go out the chicken ecit, a CM was telling everyone there are 2 preshow areas, the first is about the ride story, 2nd room is the safety video. Then you get to go on. He said the first area has avudeo that can go longer if needed.

 

[rteetz]

While wsiting to go out the chicken ecit, a CM was telling everyone there are 2 preshow areas, the first is about the ride story, 2nd room is the safety video. Then you get to go on. He said the first area has avudeo that can go longer if needed.

We knew that already but according to twitter there are a few versions of one of the videos apparently.

 

[wilkeliza]

So went to get in line again and CMs are actively discouraging people to wait but not stopping anyone. Found a seat outside of pizzafari so grabbed drinks and will get up when they start a formal line.

 

[4HOLIDAYS]

For those that rode the rides, how would you rank them compared to your other disneyworld favorite rides?

So I asked my 2DS,18 &21, how they would rank it, better than soarin and star tours, about same as mission space but they still like RnR best.
They did really like it.
River, wad gorgeous but very, very short. I can't think of a shorter ride.
Hope that helps.

 

[ziravan]

I think FOP is best ride in Disney/Universal. It's completely immersive in a way I've not seen of any other ride.

NRP was also pretty amazing. They need to make a CD of the singing. It'd sell like crazy. Better than Frozen.

It really is a breathtaking area. I feel privileged to get a peek.

I mean - Disney made me feel special this weekend. And I'm normally more jaded than that.

 

[wilkeliza]

Ok so they just said FoP fastpasses are not limited. Everyone will get one. We are still waiting as we don't have much else to do.

 

[CarolynFH]

Ok so they just said FoJ fastpasses are not limited. Everyone will get one. We are still waiting as we don't have much else to do.

You mean FoP, right? I'm glad to hear everyone gets a FP for it - couldn't see limiting to 300 out of 2000 guests (unless they expected it to be down more than working)!

 

[wilkeliza]

You mean FoP, right? I'm glad to hear everyone gets a FP for it - couldn't see limiting to 300 out of 2000 guests (unless they expected it to be down more than working)!

Yeah. I don't know if it is true or not as some earlier said limited to a different group but our group is being told everyone and being very very strongly discouraged from lining up.

 

[wilkeliza]

Oh they changed their minds now we are the line and are now are official.

Edit to add in true Disney fashion some CMs are saying there is no official line some are saying there is and it is us. Who knows. They are at least allowing us to stay in a queue that we joined.

 

[bluefunnel]

Oh they changed their minds now we are the line and are now are official.

Indeed, the lady towards the front was telling everyone there was not a line until another guy came up and shifted it to the front of Island Mercantile.

 

[wilkeliza]

Indeed, the lady towards the front was telling everyone there was not a line until another guy came up and shifted it to the front of Island Mercantile.

Yeah i'm at the very front and hearing each CM say something different. We are beig allowed to stay since we are on the bush line.

 

[ziravan]

 

[Spridell]

I am wondering if the weekday previews will be less chaotic.

I have seen some pics of AK on twitter today and it looked like a mad house.