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

[PrincessV]

We aren't going to Disney until the week of July 1st. For ****s and giggles I checked the last available date for fastpass right now which is 6/15 and there are ZERO fastpasses available for flight of passage. I assume when we go to book for July we will be out of luck.

I'm there the same week and am still seeing availability in the evenings for my party of 2. Are you not able to book until 30 days out? That may be tough, but I'd continue checking regularly if there's nothing at 30 days, and check once you're there, too. I've seen hard to get FPs open up day-of during July 4th week.

Anyone else going to be there next weekend and expecting anything else than a giant cluster ______?

Yep, my expectation exactly lol! We're going the evening/night of the 28th. I'm equally excited and terrified...

 

[LSUfan4444]

I'm still debating as to whether or not it will be worth it. I want to go just to experience it, but I have a feeling it may fall under the category of "I immediately regret this decision."

The only thing we have planned on the 27th is rope dropping magic kingdom so we're going to check the reports on social media, check the waits, etc. All we really wanted to do was eat at Satuli Canteen on that day and possibly work on some Wilderness Explorers stuff. If it seems to crazy we will bail and head to Epcot for flower and garden booths or Hollywood Studios since we are going to the star wars dessert party that night.

Now, on the 28th we;ve got lunch at tiffins and FP+ that evening so it pretty much going to be an all day affair.

 

[Mickey & Minnie Mom]

For those who have been to previews, what are your thoughts on how quickly the line will build for NRJ? and what do you estimate the average wait will be?

Since it is a continuous loader wasn't sure if we could think it might be similar to Small World wait times? I realize it being a new attraction will factor into longer waits, especially with just the 2 rides, but wondered what some of your guesses might be for what we will be dealing with mid-July (after the evening EMH end on 7/4 ... during regular AK hours).

Have a FOP FP+ scheduled for early morning but with plan to get there early enough to ride standby and experience the queue and go a second ride with the FP+. Or on the off chance it isn't up and running that morning, at least we have the FP+ to secure a ride later in day if it comes back online. That leaves us with standby on NRJ at some point. Thanks for any help.

 

[anna0513]

Booking 60 days out yesterday morning and this morning (for July 14 & 15) and the earliest FPP's for FOP were for after 4pm. Agree that for now at least they're going to be a "60 days or shortly thereafter" FPP unless you get really lucky with cancellations.

That really stinks for us. If July 14th and 15th are already just about gone, I'm sure when I'm trying to get July 2nd, there will definitely be nothing.

 

[Linkura]

For those who have been to previews, what are your thoughts on how quickly the line will build for NRJ? and what do you estimate the average wait will be?

Since it is a continuous loader wasn't sure if we could think it might be similar to Small World wait times? I realize it being a new attraction will factor into longer waits, especially with just the 2 rides, but wondered what some of your guesses might be for what we will be dealing with mid-July (after the evening EMH end on 7/4 ... during regular AK hours).

Have a FOP FP+ scheduled for early morning but with plan to get there early enough to ride standby and experience the queue and go a second ride with the FP+. Or on the off chance it isn't up and running that morning, at least we have the FP+ to secure a ride later in day if it comes back online. That leaves us with standby on NRJ at some point. Thanks for any help.

IASW's hourly capacity is MUCH higher than NRJ- at least double. Plus, I'd imagine it to be very popular just because it's new. Don't hold your breath for a short wait time anytime soon.

 

[jack flash]

I just got back from my preview of Pandora last night.All I can say is WOW ! The photos i took do not it it justice.You have to experience it in person. Arrived in with no problem,but did have to wait about a half hour before. Got fastpass for FOP and went straight there.I saw that video on youtube of the ride before i got on. LET ME SAY,that video does not
do it justice. It's way beyond any thing I could have imagined! Disney has got a hit with this and i cant imagine the lines when this opens up.One cast member told me the standby line is designed for up to a 6 hour wait !! I can't imagine anyone doing that. I would guess the waits will be in the 2 hour range for standby. The River ride was a walk on.It was another hit for Disney. That animatronic in there is way beyond anything Disney has ever done. I was floored by the fluidity of the motion . It was kinda creepy tho not in a bad way. The boats are small ,only 2 rows so i dont know how that will affect the wait times. I am do grateful to Disney for giving this perk to passholders.It was guite an experience to wonder in there with such a small crowd.It was almost like i had the place to myself !

 

[yulilin3]

I just got back from my preview of Pandora last night.All I can say is WOW ! The photos i took do not it it justice.You have to experience it in person. Arrived in with no problem,but did have to wait about a half hour before. Got fastpass for FOP and went straight there.I saw that video on youtube of the ride before i got on. LET ME SAY,that video does not
do it justice. It's way beyond any thing I could have imagined! Disney has got a hit with this and i cant imagine the lines when this opens up.One cast member told me the standby line is designed for up to a 6 hour wait !! I can't imagine anyone doing that. I would guess the waits will be in the 2 hour range for standby. The River ride was a walk on.It was another hit for Disney. That animatronic in there is way beyond anything Disney has ever done. I was floored by the fluidity of the motion . It was kinda creepy tho not in a bad way. The boats are small ,only 2 rows so i dont know how that will affect the wait times. I am do grateful to Disney for giving this perk to passholders.It was guite an experience to wonder in there with such a small crowd.It was almost like i had the place to myself !

 

[DVCkidsMOM]

I definitely should not have watched that POV video. I get a bit motion sick now as I've gotten older for whatever reason. I can do Star Tours now several times in a row without issue, but that's only because I figured out to close my eyes on the shooting stars transitions, everything else I'm good with. TSM did it once for me in 1 of the quick spin turns, but it was fleeting. I've done Tower of Terror once & didn't feel sick, I just hated the drops so I won't do it again. Soarin' I'm fine with. After reading everyone's reviews I had come to the decision that I should be fine. Now that video shows pretty fast dropping & I'm not so sure. Added to the stories of people getting sick is really making me worried.

Same here. Never used to have problems as a kid/teen/young adult. Then on my first trip to WDW in 8 years last year, got motion sickness on a few rides. Never puked, but it didn't feel good.

So please forgive if this is TMI, but I'm trying to be helpful. I have experienced the same and have discovered that for me the difference is digestive regularity. If I'm off my bathroom schedule during travel, I will get nauseous on many more rides than if I have maintained my typical eating/drinking/bathroom habits. HTH

 

[rteetz]

A good review of Pandora

Pandora – The World of Avatar Impresses But Still Comes Up Short

 

[tommygirl79]

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I hate pictures of myself. But to help a fellow diser feel better I am sharing this picture of me today shortly before I got on FOP. I was worried, but I squished as far forward as I could and I sat up straight as the back restraint came up. I find hunching forward pushes your butt out. I fit with no problem. It was AMAZING!

Thank you for sharing your picture and being willing to share to help everyone else! It's so hard to know what to think when just reading descriptions - everyone is so different in shape and measurements. You were a help to me for sure!

 

[FSU Girl]

So I watched the POV video on YouTube for Flight of Passage and it made me feel really dizzy and sick I had to stop watching after a minute. I've never gotten sick on a ride before except the Mission Space one. Is it because I'm watching online and not moving with it? Or is this a sign I shouldn't ride this ride?

 

[wilkeliza]

So I watched the POV video on YouTube for Flight of Passage and it made me feel really dizzy and sick I had to stop watching after a minute. I've never gotten sick on a ride before except the Mission Space one. Is it because I'm watching online and not moving with it? Or is this a sign I shouldn't ride this ride?

It is because you are watching a blurry 3D movie stationary at your computer with out the movement to match or the 3D glasses.

 

[yulilin3]

Is it because I'm watching online and not moving with it?

yes. The actual experience won't get you sick

 

[cigar95]

A good review of Pandora

Pandora – The World of Avatar Impresses But Still Comes Up Short

gosh, I didn't realize Kevin was still around. He's always been a fair critic, but not easy to please.

Kevin, if you happen to be reading, one word - patience. There's more to come!

 

[CAS239]

For those who have been to previews, what are your thoughts on how quickly the line will build for NRJ? and what do you estimate the average wait will be?

Since it is a continuous loader wasn't sure if we could think it might be similar to Small World wait times? I realize it being a new attraction will factor into longer waits, especially with just the 2 rides, but wondered what some of your guesses might be for what we will be dealing with mid-July (after the evening EMH end on 7/4 ... during regular AK hours).

Have a FOP FP+ scheduled for early morning but with plan to get there early enough to ride standby and experience the queue and go a second ride with the FP+. Or on the off chance it isn't up and running that morning, at least we have the FP+ to secure a ride later in day if it comes back online. That leaves us with standby on NRJ at some point. Thanks for any help.

I don't think the preview slots will give a good indication for lines after opening. Id anticipate likely a 60-180 wait for FoP and 60-90 min wait for River Journey..and I'd anticipate that for the near future

 

[rteetz]

gosh, I didn't realize Kevin was still around. He's always been a fair critic, but not easy to please.

Kevin, if you happen to be reading, one word - patience. There's more to come!

I do wish we could've seen the fully fleshed out boat ride tho...

Overall I think it's a solid addition and really helps AK which is my favorite park.

 

[jack flash]

So I watched the POV video on YouTube for Flight of Passage and it made me feel really dizzy and sick I had to stop watching after a minute. I've never gotten sick on a ride before except the Mission Space one. Is it because I'm watching online and not moving with it? Or is this a sign I shouldn't ride this ride?[/QU

 

[jack flash]

So I watched the POV video on YouTube for Flight of Passage and it made me feel really dizzy and sick I had to stop watching after a minute. I've never gotten sick on a ride before except the Mission Space one. Is it because I'm watching online and not moving with it? Or is this a sign I shouldn't ride this ride?

 

[jack flash]

If anyone has a problem just watching that video,i would suggest skipping the ride. While fun,it can be intense at times

 

[beesly]

I'm here in line now for today's 6-8pm preview. I got here about 10 minutes ago with about 15-20 others in line ahead of me. The line behind me is back to Island Mercantile now. I just heard the past few days have been running smoothly with everyone in line getting FOP FPs, but I'd rather just stick it out now that I'm here. Can't wait!

Correction: There were quite a few people I didn't see in a little alcove toward the front of the line. I think there's somewhere in the neighborhood of 50-60 people ahead of me who were here before 4:30.