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

[TheMaxRebo]

I had two, so I guess it was okay! I enjoyed the gelatine balls on top too.

I am interested in the drinks and it seems like other than the beers the reviews have been tepid so always looking for more research

Glad they were "ok"

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yes, all good practice, but anything gained from these previews will be in addition to the weeks of CM training, operating the rides and restaurant for various select groups and even some unsuspecting day guests. Also, having spent weeks with them and getting to know many of them, the majority of Pandora CMs are not new hires, most have told me that they're transfers from other attractions at WDW, so most already have experience dealing with guests and working attractions, it's just a different attraction.

I know others have already mentioned things like this but just wanted to thank you for all your contributions to this thread!

 

[Kodachrome_Dreams]

The tequila was not very apparent. It was a refreshing adult slushie, essentially.

 

[FastPasser.]

I am interested in the drinks and it seems like other than the beers the reviews have been tepid so always looking for more research

Unfortunately, I'm only able to tell you what the backstage water is like. It's fine.

I know others have already mentioned things like this but just wanted to thank you for all your contributions to this thread!

I appreciate the appreciation. I kinda consider it an extension of the day job thing. Can you tell that I enjoy what I do?

 

[abnihon]

I have a FOP FP for evening of May 30th.
I may end up having a friend join but of course no more FP available..
Do you think there's a chance they'll release more at some point?
(Happened with FEA a few weeks ago. Fingers crossed!)

 

[wilkeliza]

I have a FOP FP for evening of May 30th.
I may end up having a friend join but of course no more FP available..
Do you think there's a chance they'll release more at some point?
(Happened with FEA a few weeks ago. Fingers crossed!)

Keep checking but no I don't think more will be released.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I appreciate the appreciation. I kinda consider it an extension of the day job thing. Can you tell that I enjoy what I do?

I can - and all I can add is that as a guest I can tell when's CM enjoys what they do and when they do it totally elevates our experinece/vacation

 

[Spridell]

Just finished my 6 to 8pk preview

And like most of the people have said it is amazing.

FOP was like something i can't even describe its that amazing. Woman on one side of me was crying at the end she was so emotional.

Yes the ride is intense at some points. I did get that drop feeling in my stomach a couple of times but nothing that made me dizzy or nauseous and i am not the best on intense rides.

One thing I do have to say about the restraint system, I really think Disney needs to tweak the leg ones. The back one is ok but the leg ones are causing problems.

Woman in my group could not ride because of the leg restraints, And let me tell you I did not think she was that pooh size at all.

If there is going to be a downside to FOP it's going to be the leg restraints.

 

[Flametamr]

There was a Guest Relations CM under an umbrella right before the wall entrance to Pandora. I let the other CMs know of my concern and they directed me to him to get it corrected. No other CM could do it - I checked with several others in other parks. But if you have your email, you are going to be fine.

Thank You, I will look for that CM. I have both emails from guest relations so I'm not real worried. Just didn't want to stand in line only to be sent somewhere else to add it to my MDE.

 

[Cinderella94]

My mom plans to ask her physical therapist about this, but what would those who have ridden FOP say to someone who has had neck issues in the past? She's afraid to ride Space (hasn't done it since she was a kid) but rides Big Thunder, 7DMT and Dino with no issues.

 

[FastPasser.]

but rides Big Thunder, 7DMT and Dino with no issues.

If she's OK with BTMRR and Dinosaur, FoP is much milder in terms of being bounced around.

 

[Cinderella94]

If she's OK with BTMRR and Dinosaur, FoP is much milder in terms of being bounced around.

I should have mentioned she also does Star Tours too with no problems. Thank you!

 

[DestinyMagick]

Just got back from my 6 to 8 preview. Love FOP! It really feels like flying but without the fear of falling. I hate flying in planes and I don't like roller coasters with big drops because I hate the feeling of falling. But I love FOP. One thing I want to mention is that once you're locked in, you can't move the lower part of your body especially if you're plus sized. Your hands and arms are free but everything below your waist (except your toes) is pretty much stuck in whatever position you locked in. I got locked in a bad position with my thigh pinching and I tried desperately to adjust to fix it but couldn't move at all. Thank goodness the ride took my mind completely off the pain! I'm mentioning this because people who are claustrophobic could have a problem on this ride. It's much different than a roller coaster with a shoulder harness where you can move your arms and legs. It's much more restricting. It can take several minutes from the time you're locked in before the ride actually starts. Once the ride starts, you'll forget all about being "trapped" and might even be glad you're locked in so securely!

 

[Lost Yeti]

My mom plans to ask her physical therapist about this, but what would those who have ridden FOP say to someone who has had neck issues in the past? She's afraid to ride Space (hasn't done it since she was a kid) but rides Big Thunder, 7DMT and Dino with no issues.

Hard to say without knowing the exact issue in the past. I'd tell her to make sure the PT knows it is not a rough ride but she may need to maintain a position of relative cervical extension (not extreme - more like one would if leaning forward while riding a bike) for ~5 minutes. I would be concerned if she's had a recent fusion or has cervical instability. However, FoP is very smooth and not jolting or whiplash-inducing like Star Tours and Dinosaur.

With that being said, I don't know the full history. Only her and her PT really know what is going on and what may exacerbate or reintroduce symptoms. Also, I'd encourage her to continue to stay away from Space Mountain and to not even go near Primeval Whirl

 

[yulilin3]

I was able to get 2 fp for FoP today at 7am for June 18th (30 days out) so it is possible. Just trying to give hope for local APs out there

 

[Dashcomplete]

Just finished my 6 to 8pk preview

Just got back from my 6 to 8 preview

Thanks for the reports guys! Just curious, when did you get in line for and when did they start to let you in to Pandora? Were they doing paper fastpasses? Thanks!

 

[simnia]

Just finished my 6 to 8pk preview

One thing I do have to say about the restraint system, I really think Disney needs to tweak the leg ones. The back one is ok but the leg ones are causing problems.

Woman in my group could not ride because of the leg restraints, And let me tell you I did not think she was that pooh size at all.

If there is going to be a downside to FOP it's going to be the leg restraints.

I am having trouble understanding the leg restraints. In the pictures (to me anyways) it appears that the leg restraint is resting behind your leg. IIRC someone had posted that it's not actually around your leg but behind your leg.

I assume that is holds/pushes leg forward like the back restraint. Is the problem with leg restraints then that if your legs are longer, you can't move your feet up as far forward as needed for the leg restraints to lock? Shorter legs shouldn't be an issue?

 

[yulilin3]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...he-world-of-avatar-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/
As the May 27 opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar draws closer, we are excited today to share a new interactive way to explore the immersive new land of Pandora and support conservation efforts on Earth. Connect to Protect is a new mobile adventure that invites guests to participate in conservation ‘missions’ with a digital scientist while exploring the incredible Valley of Mo’ara and helping protect the habits of at-risk animals here on Earth.

Upon entering the land, guests using the My Disney Experience app will be invited to instant message with one of the moon’s ecological specialists, Fitsimti “Fits” Buckley. Fits will guide you around Pandora, showing off some of the more exotic elements of the environment and sharing important messages about conservation along the way that can be applied both on Pandora and here on Earth.

After completing one or more missions, you will unlock a $10 contribution from Disney Parks, through the Disney Conservation Fund, or a $5 contribution just for discussing conservation. You will then get to choose how that contribution will help protect or restore habitats important to one of 10 threatened categories of animals: apes, elephants, butterflies, coral reefs, cranes, monkeys, rhinos, sea turtles, sharks & rays, and tigers.

Be sure to strike up a conversation with Fits this summer during your visit to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, to protect some special habitats and species right here on Earth!

 

[JennLTX]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...he-world-of-avatar-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/
As the May 27 opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar draws closer, we are excited today to share a new interactive way to explore the immersive new land of Pandora and support conservation efforts on Earth. Connect to Protect is a new mobile adventure that invites guests to participate in conservation ‘missions’ with a digital scientist while exploring the incredible Valley of Mo’ara and helping protect the habits of at-risk animals here on Earth.

Upon entering the land, guests using the My Disney Experience app will be invited to instant message with one of the moon’s ecological specialists, Fitsimti “Fits” Buckley. Fits will guide you around Pandora, showing off some of the more exotic elements of the environment and sharing important messages about conservation along the way that can be applied both on Pandora and here on Earth.

After completing one or more missions, you will unlock a $10 contribution from Disney Parks, through the Disney Conservation Fund, or a $5 contribution just for discussing conservation. You will then get to choose how that contribution will help protect or restore habitats important to one of 10 threatened categories of animals: apes, elephants, butterflies, coral reefs, cranes, monkeys, rhinos, sea turtles, sharks & rays, and tigers.

Be sure to strike up a conversation with Fits this summer during your visit to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, to protect some special habitats and species right here on Earth!

This. Is. SO. NEAT!!! I LOVE this!!!!!!!

 

[yulilin3]

Am I the only one that sees the irony of this character's name? Fits Buckley?
I know they probably came out with this story and idea way before the FoP fitting controversy