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

[yulilin3]

I can say that even though there are some sunny spots in this queue there are a lot of fans on- it doesn't feel unbearable.

 

[Lost Yeti]

I was expecting today to be bad. But when I woke up around 7:30 eastern and saw the wait times were 70 and 120 I thought maybe it wouldn't be so crazy after all. Never expected a phase 3 closure at Disney's largest park. The scary thing is, the wait times are pretty bad at the other 3 parks too. MK is the only place you can get anything done without a FP.

I think it's only a matter of time before the pass holders with the silver pass (old seasonal pass) will be blocked out before Memorial Day. I wouldn't be shocked if it happens next year.

 

[yulilin3]

There is a definite need for a restroom midway.

 

[StarGirl11]

Cm are making everyone that might not fit try the test vehicle before getting in line
The pictures on the previous page was just a lady that wanted a picture. She want asked to try it
I have seen about 10 guests be asked to try the seat, only 1 has not been able to ride

Makes sense don't want to have to put someone through a 4 hr plus wait and then find out they can't ride.

Speaking of the restroom kind of curious if they are selling concessions in the line like they do at RSR at DL. Or if it's even feesible.

 

[FastPasser.]

I don't know where those other sites are getting their info, but it doesn't match what Disney has posted on "The HUB" about 15 minutes ago.
Pandora is at level 3 of Controlled Access.

As of 11:30am, AK is open to all Guests, however, the queue line to enter Pandora is now approximately one hour.
At this time, only Guests who meet the following criteria are being allowed access to Pandora without waiting in line. Guests with confirmed mobile orders may no longer enter at this time.

• Guests with FastPass+ for Pandora attractions
• Guests with eDAS
• Guests on VIP/DSA tours
• Guests with return times for Avatar Maker
• Guests returning for face paint touch-ups

 

[yulilin3]

Got in line at 10:14am. Entering the cave area now

 

[LisafromIndiana]

At this stage in life (40 with teenage kids) I can only travel to Disney world during busy times. People have asked me why I insist on staying on site, making 60 day FP reservations and 180 day ADR'S.....anyone showing up at AK right about now just got their answer on why all of those things are important.

 

[yulilin3]

Makes sense don't want to have to put someone through a 4 hr plus wait and then find out they can't ride.

Speaking of the restroom kind of curious if they are selling concessions in the line like they do at RSR at DL. Or if it's even feesible.

No concessions in line for FoP
NRJ line goes next to the ice cream stand

 

[yulilin3]

Manager told me that they gave 200 fp per hour. Not sure if that's true

 

[rteetz]

Hearing Standby line will be stopped at 9PM tonight. They plan to reopen for resort guests 11PM.

 

[Accident]

No concessions in line for FoP
NRJ line goes next to the ice cream stand

You did bring a bottle to refill when you hit the bottle fill right? They really need more than 1 of those in that line, especially when your still in the area without a/c. oh and a way to get bottles to use with it

 

[yulilin3]

You did bring a bottle to refill when you hit the bottle fill right? They really need more than 1 of those in that line, especially when your still in the area without a/c. oh and a way to get bottles to use with it

Yes have my bottle of water, drinking it strategically.

 

[Accident]

Hearing Standby line will be stopped at 9PM tonight. They plan to reopen for resort guests 11PM.

So my guess was almost right and they are closing it early. Nice to see they are making emh mean something though, that's a lot better than closing it and nobody else in at 10.

 

[loutoo]

Let me say that I am impressed with Disney's handling thus far of this opening. With incredible crowd levels, we are now 4+ hours in and no reports of ride closures or breakdowns, or instances of issues with crowds or crowd control. It seems that they had well thought out plans and contingencies, were prepared for the level of crowds, and are executing that plan.

Thanks to all who are there and keeping are the rest of us updated.

I would love to hear anyone's experience with wait times WITH FP, and am also curious if there is any indications how many of the FoP theaters are dedicated to FP+ vs standby, as well as if there is any observation of FP+ vs standby boarding on NRJ.

 

[danikoski]

Yes have my bottle of water, drinking it strategically.

Be careful... without a restroom in the four hour line, that bottle might become valuable for other reasons!

 

[Cinderella94]

I am very curious to hear the Fastpass wait times as well.

 

[danikoski]

Based on MDE wait times, it looks like it is pretty busy all over... although it is a holiday weekend.

 

[Lost Yeti]

I don't know where those other sites are getting their info, but it doesn't match what Disney has posted on "The HUB" about 15 minutes ago.
Pandora is at level 3 of Controlled Access.

Perhaps confusion between phase 3 closure vs. controlled access? No idea. This is one of the downsides of Twitter.

FWIW...those same sources are now reporting that "closure" is no longer in effect.

 

[kricha06]

I am very curious to hear the Fastpass wait times as well.

Rode both with Fastpasses around 9 am. Basically a walk on.

 

[lobolabo]

We're on our way out of AK now. The lines go get into the land are still ridiculous. The lines for the rides are super long and cover the entire land. The line for Windtraders is also crazy (guess I'll have to come back to get my banshee ).

Both rides are amazing and the theming is on point.