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

[Lesley Wake]

I wonder if there will be a new policy about you being able to ride as long as you get in line before official close time. Or maybe the ride will "break down" each night an hour or so after close.

Yes, this is my thought too. Even with the extra-extra magic hours, I wouldn't count on using those to be able to ride FoP; the CMs may just need them to clear out the ride!

 

[wilkeliza]

I hadn't thought about the "dusk to dark" period. You have me strongly thinking about it now



THIS is the big question about the test seat. It would not be as useful without an accurate mechanism. Has anyone noticed where the calf mechanism comes from? Does it comes from underneath the floor? Actually, I don't recall seeing the back pad when getting on either.

It is on the side of tbe ride vehicle about 2-3 feet up. You can see it in photos. It swings forward and pushes your leg forward. It does not cup the calf.

 

[IrishNYC]

I wonder if there will be a new policy about you being able to ride as long as you get in line before official close time. Or maybe the ride will "break down" each night an hour or so after close.

You're already allowed to ride once you're on line. No need to change policy.

 

[Lost Yeti]

Overall pretty positive reviews, but definitely some things they liked better than others. I also wish people felt more positive about some of the signature drinks

We split the Night Blossom drink and both thought it was good at first, however, it got too sweet pretty quick and we couldn't finish it.

That being said, Satu'li Canteen will be our quick service restaurant of choice from now on; we really enjoyed the food an experience there.

 

[wilkeliza]

For those that want a technique for load it is straddle the bike and shuffle as far forward as you can. Once you can't go any more sit. Sit normally at first. Push youself even more forward. Once you are sure you can't get any more forward sit up straight until the restraints engage. Once they are locked then you can adjust your body. A lot of people are putting their feet behind their body as you would riding a sport motorcycle or how people want to ride those motorcycle video games but by doing that you end up blocking the leg restraint.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Yes, this is my thought too. Even with the extra-extra magic hours, I wouldn't count on using those to be able to ride FoP; the CMs may just need them to clear out the ride!

I personally think this is why they added extra magic hours. That is for the point of only "resort guests" can enter the lines from 11-1 a.m. I really feel like a lot of people aren't going to stay that late. They might. Who knows, because this land hasn't opened yet. I think it was a smart move for Disney to add extra magic hours. Also, they basically advertised to resort guests to come during these EMH, so I don't know why resort guests wouldn't be able to ride FoP.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

We split the Night Blossom drink and both thought it was good at first, however, it got too sweet pretty quick and we couldn't finish it.

That being said, Satu'li Canteen will be our quick service restaurant of choice from now on; we really enjoyed the food an experience there.

That is one thing I am reading - that a number of the drinks are too sweet (which is a little surprising given that they are pushing a "healthy" food option there - sweet = sugar to me). And then the ones that aren't overly sweet aren't that unique.

At least the beers are getting good reviews

 

[Flossbolna]

I wonder if there will be a new policy about you being able to ride as long as you get in line before official close time. Or maybe the ride will "break down" each night an hour or so after close.

(ETA: sarcasm above)

Well, the Frozen ride seems to have a strategy to avoid a really long line just before closing: Posting inflated wait times. On our last trip this happened to us several times: We went to the Frozen ride about 15 minutes before Illuminations and it showed a 70 minute wait. There was no one standing outside the building, so we thought that the 70 minutes had to be inflated. We got in line. We waited 18 minutes, saw most of Illuminations when we got off. By the time we got off, the line was nearly non existent. The same thing happened two other evenings. Posted wait times exceeded real wait times by far.

They also do this at Crush's Coaster at DLP. Not to the same extent, but there the wait time usually is still posted as 45 minutes when it only is 30 minutes or less just before closing.

 

[jack flash]

Well, the Frozen ride seems to have a strategy to avoid a really long line just before closing: Posting inflated wait times. On our last trip this happened to us several times: We went to the Frozen ride about 15 minutes before Illuminations and it showed a 70 minute wait. There was no one standing outside the building, so we thought that the 70 minutes had to be inflated. We got in line. We waited 18 minutes, saw most of Illuminations when we got off. By the time we got off, the line was nearly non existent. The same thing happened two other evenings. Posted wait times exceeded real wait times by far.

They also do this at Crush's Coaster at DLP. Not to the same extent, but there the wait time usually is still posted as 45 minutes when it only is 30 minutes or less just before closing.

I have to say,if you see the people waiting in line outside....you will have one hell of a long wait.The que is longer once you get inside

 

[palmbeachguy]

I'll have to cop out and give you my standard response to this question, which BTW is a non-answer.
"Because the time they've been allowing guests to enter Pandora has been fluctuating from session to session as it's dependent on several varying factors, I'm not able to advise you on when to line up or if you should line up early. What I can tell you is that opening time has gone from about 60 minutes before the scheduled session start time, to very close to opening time."

If FoP is running as it did yesterday, you could have arrived up to 15 minutes before closing time and still get a FP. If FoP is not behaving and even if you were let in an hour before your time slot, I have seen it where no one got a FoP during the entire session. But too many people are arriving super early, hours too early.

I have an off day today, hey, I deserved a break, so I don't know how it went, but I'll be back tomorrow and will report on how it went today and tomorrow. I'll also be there on your day, but you lucked out, I won't be there until 2:30. If you're still there then and spot a CM who looks clueless, that's me, stop and say hi.

Hey @FastPasser Here's hoping you will be there this Saturday for the 6-8 session. I'll be there as part of the D23 crowd. I'll keep an eye out for you. I'm a Pooh sized guy with my skinnier sized husband. We both have some health issues, so waiting in line to get in will be a tough one for us, especially if its blazing sun. I'm totally nervous about FoP and fitting, but it sounds like I should be ok. Can't wait to experience the new land! Hope I finally get to meet you. I'm a long time lurker, don't really post much.

 

[Lightsoutx12]

Just went to the AP preview yesterday and I was amazed. I never saw the movie but both rides were simply stunning and Disney did an amazing job. As soon as I took my first step in Pandora I felt like I was in another world. It was like I wasn't in Animal Kingdom anymore, it was insane. The river ride was great but Flight of passage was on a whole different level. The technology they used on that ride was out of this world and everyone needs to see it for themselves. The pictures and videos you will see posting do not do the land justice one bit.

 

[FastPasser.]

Hey @FastPasser Here's hoping you will be there this Saturday for the 6-8 session.

Be careful for what you wish for. Actually, I will be there.

 

[wdw&sonny]

Are FP available at 30 day mark for either of the new Pandora attractions?

What are the FP availability at 30 days for other premier/new attractions? i.e. are FPs available for SDMT at 30 days? Soarin?

I am trying to gauge if I stand a chance of getting a FP for either new Pandora attraction at 30 day mark for 9/16.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Any line can reach 6 hours... it's more that they never do because people just aren't willing to ever wait that long for some ride or experience. The last time I remember a 6 hour line in Walt Disney World was to meet Elsa soon after the Frozen movie came out.

More power to the people who would wait 6+ hours for a ride, but I could never do it. Disney planning for 8-9 hours seems... wow....

I am with you. Unless there's a pot of gold I am not standing in line all day!

I would really doubt that. Disney hasn't done that yet to an attraction to my knowledge. When I lived at Disneyland, I remember getting in line for Nemo Submarine Voyage right after it opened, and we got in line 5 minutes before the park closed (9 p.m.). We didn't ride the attraction until close to 1-2 a.m. I can't remember the exact time. It has been many years.

This is why I think the lines for the attractions in this addition will be huge even if the movie wasn't that popular. Nemo was really just a redesign of an existing ride and the lines were UNBELIVABLE. (which is why it was open for several years before I rode it!)

Going Sunday morning for DVC preview and hoping the lines aren't too long and everything is working! Because if not it may be a while before I ride... LOL!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I am with you. Unless there's a pot of gold I am not standing in line all day!

or Walt's frozen head

 

[yulilin3]

Are FP available at 30 day mark for either of the new Pandora attractions?

What are the FP availability at 30 days for other premier/new attractions? i.e. are FPs available for SDMT at 30 days? Soarin?

I am trying to gauge if I stand a chance of getting a FP for either new Pandora attraction at 30 day mark for 9/16.

Pandora attractions fp at 30 days are hard but possible, I got NRJ fp but have not been able to get FoP.
SDMT and Soarin are easier but you should still check 7am of your 30 day window

 

[palmbeachguy]

Be careful for what you wish for. Actually, I will be there.

Awesome!!! So you'll hold 2 FPs for us and hide one of the Banshee stands (I've read they sell out for the day before the 6-8 previews a few times!). Can't wait to check out this land. See you Saturday!

 

[rteetz]

PHOTOS + REVIEW: Mobile Order Brings Seamless Convenience to Quick Service

 

[FastPasser.]

Awesome!!! So you'll hold 2 FPs for us

I would if I could, but if FoP continues to operate as it has been, you won't need to stand in line.

and hide one of the Banshee stands (I've read they sell out for the day before the 6-8 previews a few times!)

Really, the stands are selling out?

See you Saturday!

Just check name tags for N.H.

 

[Dan Murphy]

probably used a polarizer filter. You know those glasses you wear? it's just 2 polarizing filters that let light in from different directions. so put a polarizing filter on a camera and line it up correctly and you have just 1 eye of the image which is enough for a non-3d video.

at least that is my guess.

On the videos description they say it was a go pro mounted on the chest.

Thank you both.