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

[rteetz]

Disney's other opening attraction today GOTG Mission Breakout currently has a 240 min wait. Obviously very busy at all Disney parks.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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.

So far, all the reports I am reading are saying everything is very well controlled and no real issues. Congrats to Disney for that and a big THANK YOU to the CMs for all their hard work!

 

[rteetz]

So far, all the reports I am reading are saying everything is very well controlled and no real issues. Congrats to Disney for that and a big THANK YOU to the CMs for all their hard work!

It's gotten better. It was a bit of a mess at park opening but it seems they have gotten it together. Overall not bad.

 

[abnihon]

Only disney resort guests, passholders, or guests with a dining reservation I think

Whew I am all of those things for Monday! Also have Pandora FP for Sun, Mon and Tues which seems to be a magic ticket.
But am still scared!

 

[rteetz]

Blog Mickey has waited 2 hours 47 minutes now and is at the Avatar in the tank in the queue.

 

[Accident]

Yes have my bottle of water, drinking it strategically.

Good luck to you...

I'm finally able to make my way over there so I'm just finishing up, I'm not planning to try to get into pandora until closer to 5 or 6 unless there is a sudden it's too crowded exit and I can wait much less. hopefully will not miss the first drum ceremony to light the place up but I have my tiffins adr to help me get into ak if even possible. Say hi, I'm not sure what you look like but I'm not getting in any ride lines and just going to get some filming of the public spaces.

For anyone that wants to see what the rest of AK looks like, check out the dis unplugged fan facebook group in about 60-90 minutes and I'll either be stuck outside of ak waiting to get in or inside and roaming around the rest of the park to take a peak.. https://www.facebook.com/groups/66711414432/

Disney's other opening attraction today GOTG Mission Breakout currently has a 240 min wait. Obviously very busy at all Disney parks.

I'm wondering if the sudden new show last night might have been to get some other buzz and encourage people to reconsider AK tonight....

 

[FastPasser.]

I feel sorry for the CM's today

I don't feel sorry for them, I'm happy for them. The vast majority of them voluntarily transferred to become Pandora CMs and are experienced at working attractions. It's what they've been training for and working hard for over the last two months. I like to think I know how CMs feel and I can almost assure you that they've been looking forward to every phase of the process and this is the pay off.

 

[rteetz]

WDWThemeparks on twitter is about to enter pre-show after waiting about 3 hours.

 

[Moseymouse]

I've been in line for FoP since 9:30 and finally made it to the loading area. 4 of the 5 loading bays appear to be loading.

 

[FastPasser.]

I'm wondering if the sudden new show last night might have been to get some other buzz and encourage people to reconsider AK tonight....

Are you referring to the projection show at DHS?

 

[Accident]

Are you referring to the projection show at DHS?

Correct, I wouldn't be surprised if that plus pixar was the get people to spread out a little more between parks.. All they need now is something at epcot that might draw people and every park has something new going on in it, especially at night.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Blog Mickey has waited 2 hours 47 minutes now and is at the Avatar in the tank in the queue.

he just posted 3 hours 3 minutes to first pre-show

 

[rteetz]

he just posted 3 hours 3 minutes to first pre-show

So roughly 180 minutes actual wait time instead of the 250 posted.

 

[lobolabo]

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.

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

We had FPs for both and both had minimal wait time. If I had to guess I'd say 5-10 minutes. They are definitely prioritizing FP on both rides.

 

[CAS239]

I don't feel sorry for them, I'm happy for them. The vast majority of them voluntarily transferred to become Pandora CMs and are experienced at working attractions. It's what they've been training for and working hard for over the last two months. I like to think I know how CMs feel and I can almost assure you that they've been looking forward to every phase of the process and this is the pay off.

This.

I think majority of the CM's are enjoying it.

I work logistics in the backroom of a Target store, and contrary to what some would think, Black Friday is my favorite day to work.

So those thinking that the CM's are miserable today, their getting paid and are enjoying interacting with everyone.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I don't feel sorry for them, I'm happy for them. The vast majority of them voluntarily transferred to become Pandora CMs and are experienced at working attractions. It's what they've been training for and working hard for over the last two months. I like to think I know how CMs feel and I can almost assure you that they've been looking forward to every phase of the process and this is the pay off.

This.

I think majority of the CM's are enjoying it.

I work logistics in the backroom of a Target store, and contrary to what some would think, Black Friday is my favorite day to work.

So those thinking that the CM's are miserable today, their getting paid and are enjoying interacting with everyone.

yeah, just saw one post on Twitter: "To all of my DAK friends today: Siva Ko! It's an honor to be staffed at Animal Kingdom on the opening day of Pandora! #VisitPandora"

 

[loutoo]

I have been periodically monitoring MDE wait times. For the first time all day the posted wait has decreased for NRJ. It is now 195 minutes down from 210. Fop still reads steady at 250.

 

[Tonyz]

Loving that the CMs are having a good time too. It's really all because of them that Disney World is what it is.

 

[FastPasser.]

Perhaps confusion between phase 3 closure vs. controlled access?

Very observant, I believe you're correct.

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

They all have access to The HUB as well, so I don't understand the confusion on their part.

 

[Cinderella94]

We had FPs for both and both had minimal wait time. If I had to guess I'd say 5-10 minutes. They are definitely prioritizing FP on both rides.

Love to hear this!