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

[FastPasser.]

How do you know how many FPs were given out?

I've been working the Pandora entrance area almost every day since the first preview a couple of weeks ago. I was there when you were there, might have even spoke with you. I'll be there again in a little over an hour.

Even if they did give out "hundreds of FPs", that is not sufficient for the number of people they allowed in the area.

Absolutely agree.

All the pre AP preview speculation was that it was going to be smaller than the CM previews and there would be no problem getting on the FoP. Wrong.

Agree again.

My advice: arrive at least 60 minutes early and at least 90 minutes early

Trifecta

 

[ashleymrush]

On the easywdw site I saw a picture of one of the water fountain/bottle filling area. Anyone that was there try it out? Any idea if the bottle filling station has the same sulfur tasting FL water in it? I'm assuming it does but a girl can dream that they'd add a filter to one made for refilling bottles.

 

[robinb]

I've been working the Pandora entrance area almost every day since the first preview a couple of weeks ago. I was there when you were there, might have even spoke with you. I'll be there again in a little over an hour.

It's clear that there were fewer FPs given out to the 6-8 group than the earlier groups. How else can you explain that the 3-5 group still had FPs available well after the start time and the 6-8 group was all out by 5:30?

 

[FastPasser.]

It's clear that there were fewer FPs given out to the 6-8 group than the earlier groups. How else can you explain that the 3-5 group still had FPs available well after the start time and the 6-8 group was all out by 5:30?

I wasn't there when the line was let in for the 3 to 5 session and don't have the exact final number for the 6 to 8 session.

 

[Venaros]

I've read through a bit of this thread, not quite the whole thing, but I haven really seen much info on bigger people riding the banshee ride thing. I saw the picture of the ride warning sign saying certain people may not be able to ride, but to what extent? As about a 300lb man (give or take) with a large gut, I'm a little concerned.

Point of reference; on some days I can ride the Harry potter castle ride at universal, but on others I have been made to leave because the restraint wouldn't fully lock. So that's about the line of what I can or can't fit in.

 

[rteetz]

It's clear that there were fewer FPs given out to the 6-8 group than the earlier groups. How else can you explain that the 3-5 group still had FPs available well after the start time and the 6-8 group was all out by 5:30?

I believe there was a mechanical issue during that last time slot that disrupted things.

 

[rteetz]

I've read through a bit of this thread, not quite the whole thing, but I haven really seen much info on bigger people riding the banshee ride thing. I saw the picture of the ride warning sign saying certain people may not be able to ride, but to what extent? As about a 300lb man (give or take) with a large gut, I'm a little concerned.

Point of reference; on some days I can ride the Harry potter castle ride at universal, but on others I have been made to leave because the restraint wouldn't fully lock. So that's about the line of what I can or can't fit in.

It's mainly the leg restraint. John aka BigFatPanda who is a large person was able to get on and really enjoyed his experience.

 

[Venaros]

It's mainly the leg restraint. John aka BigFatPanda who is a large person was able to get on and really enjoyed his experience.

Great news! Thank you

 

[wilkeliza]

On the FP debacle I believe they are adjusting as need for each session. The ride was having issues and they took down theaters and rooms to work on them and adjust. That means at beginning of the day they can usually get more in per a slot because every room in the theater is working. In the load area we were in only room B was consistantly working and room C kept going up and down. Room A and D never went up according to the CMs chatting with each other. They also are having clear issues with some training. Some CMs are fantastic but the guy we had doing grouping and load was awful including cursing under his breath when he was corrected. Probably should have gotten his name but it is previews and I know it is for training and can be stressful. Seems seats are going down sometimes too and they don't relay that information enough.

 

[DisneyMaleficent50]

1. They scanned only my band for me and 3 guests. She scanned my band and said, "Entry for 4" and counted us off. Only 1 band scanned and no further ID.

This was the DVC preview.

2. They gave me a DVC discount on the banshees.

Thanks. So it sounds like for dvc you need your whole party together with the member

 

[Strikan]

A few people have mentioned that the 3D glasses feel like they are coming off on FOP. Is there a kid's version of the glasses? Not sure how my daughters will deal with that.

 

[Lesley Wake]

Hey @FastPasser. do you know if Pandora will be open for am EMH? I had just assumed it would be, but then someone said the Disney website specifically calls out extra-extra magic hours but doesn't mention the early sessions.

 

[ziravan]

Random question, did you enter the Park with other guests or was there a separate queue for the DVC preview?

Yest was AK EMH early hours. I entered at 8:15 as a resort guest.

Original plan was to sneak a ride or two in on EE prior to 9:00.

Line was already forming at 8:20 and just as I had decided against leaving to go to EE, they started letting people in. So. Good decision to hang out.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

Loving all of the first hand reports. Thanks to EVERYONE for contributing. Different perspectives are so valuable!

A few questions.....

Are there any ride photos being taken that will show up on Memory Maker?

Does anyone know if any of the desserts in Pandora are gluten free? Curious if the pineapple cream cheese roll is actually made using a rice paper and could potentially be gluten free?

Also, how is the airflow/shade in the new land? Do they have lots of fans in the cues? Are there benches in the shade on the walking paths? Curious if I will be baking in the sun or just perspiring in the shade...


Thanks!

 

[rteetz]

A few people have mentioned that the 3D glasses feel like they are coming off on FOP. Is there a kid's version of the glasses? Not sure how my daughters will deal with that.

No I believe it's one size for all.

 

[rteetz]

Loving all of the first hand reports. Thanks to EVERYONE for contributing. Different perspectives are so valuable!

A few questions.....

Are there any ride photos being taken that will show up on Memory Maker?

Does anyone know if any of the desserts in Pandora are gluten free? Curious if the pineapple cream cheese roll is actually made using a rice paper and could potentially be gluten free?

Also, how is the airflow/shade in the new land? Do they have lots of fans in the cues? Are there benches in the shade on the walking paths? Curious if I will be baking in the sun or just perspiring in the shade...


Thanks!

No ride photos.

There are fans in the queues. No actual benches but there are some sitting areas within the rock work.

 

[Jfine]

On the easywdw site I saw a picture of one of the water fountain/bottle filling area. Anyone that was there try it out? Any idea if the bottle filling station has the same sulfur tasting FL water in it? I'm assuming it does but a girl can dream that they'd add a filter to one made for refilling bottles.

We did use it. We have a filter in our bottle so can't really talk about the taste. We didn't notice a sulfur taste but our filter usually does a good enough job for us

 

[bluefunnel]

Loving all of the first hand reports. Thanks to EVERYONE for contributing. Different perspectives are so valuable!

A few questions.....

Are there any ride photos being taken that will show up on Memory Maker?

Does anyone know if any of the desserts in Pandora are gluten free? Curious if the pineapple cream cheese roll is actually made using a rice paper and could potentially be gluten free?

Also, how is the airflow/shade in the new land? Do they have lots of fans in the cues? Are there benches in the shade on the walking paths? Curious if I will be baking in the sun or just perspiring in the shade...


Thanks!

There weren't any ride photos during the preview(none that showed up for me anyway). Just a few photo spots throughout the land.

FoP had a lot of uphill outdoor walking but there is a bit of an indoor area towards the end. The river ride was pretty well shaded and had a ton of fans inside the line area. The mountains actually provide some decent shade through the land and most of the seating is built in a way that you're sort of against a wall so depending on the time of day you could be getting some decent shade there as well

 

[yulilin3]

On the easywdw site I saw a picture of one of the water fountain/bottle filling area. Anyone that was there try it out? Any idea if the bottle filling station has the same sulfur tasting FL water in it? I'm assuming it does but a girl can dream that they'd add a filter to one made for refilling bottles.

It's the same water as the water fountains

 

[DWillowBay]

So, I'm hearing about the leg restraints for FoP being concerning for larger people. My son is autistic and rather than put him through humiliation / resulting behavior of having to vacate the ride, I'd rather know beforehand if he can ride or not. Is there any guidance someone can give me about this?