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

[robinb]

I'm making my plans for FoP in August. We went to the previews the first weekend but we one of the few groups who were not able to ride . We have APs, but we will have someone with us who will probably not have a hopper (it depends if I want to shell out another $55). So, we're thinking about going to a Morning EMH day even though we generally skip them because I think it makes the park more crowded. I need to make my FP+ starting tomorrow so I need to nail down my AK day.

* Is it better to try to go during EMH or during a regular day?
* How far in advance to you get to the gate? Does it depend on EMH or non-EMH? I understand they are currently letting people into the park early and holding them inside. We'll have a car so we don't have to worry about bus schedules.

 

[wareagle57]

* Is it better to try to go during EMH or during a regular day?
* How far in advance to you get to the gate? Does it depend on EMH or non-EMH? I understand they are currently letting people into the park early and holding them inside. We'll have a car so we don't have to worry about bus schedules.

I'm wondering this too. I understand emh are probably more crowded. But I would imagine there aren't many people getting there before 6 on EMH days. At least not near as many people there at 7 when they open at 8.

 

[dina444444]

FoP is now exiting in to wind traders today. And this was the first time I didn't see a line to get into the shop during the normal operating day.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm making my plans for FoP in August. We went to the previews the first weekend but we one of the few groups who were not able to ride . We have APs, but we will have someone with us who will probably not have a hopper (it depends if I want to shell out another $55). So, we're thinking about going to a Morning EMH day even though we generally skip them because I think it makes the park more crowded. I need to make my FP+ starting tomorrow so I need to nail down my AK day.

* Is it better to try to go during EMH or during a regular day?
* How far in advance to you get to the gate? Does it depend on EMH or non-EMH? I understand they are currently letting people into the park early and holding them inside. We'll have a car so we don't have to worry about bus schedules.

Now it could all be different by we get to August but I think your best bet would be to go on the EMH day and show up ~hour before the EMH opening. They will likely split up the crowd inside the park - for resort guests and non-resort guests and then you should get on the ride of your choice with minimal wait

 

[FoxC63]

That's to bad about the sold out Banshee's I completely understand how disappointing this can be not to mention how it lessens your experience. Personal shoppers are a perfect solution for many but with how Disney designed the adoption process it removes the personalization.

 

[robinb]

Now it could all be different by we get to August but I think your best bet would be to go on the EMH day and show up ~hour before the EMH opening. They will likely split up the crowd inside the park - for resort guests and non-resort guests and then you should get on the ride of your choice with minimal wait

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I also might bite the bullet and pay for a PH for my DD's friend . We usually go to rope drop in one park, rest and then to go another park (with our FPs) in the evening.

 

[DaniMoon]

Now it could all be different by we get to August but I think your best bet would be to go on the EMH day and show up ~hour before the EMH opening. They will likely split up the crowd inside the park - for resort guests and non-resort guests and then you should get on the ride of your choice with minimal wait

I am planning morning EMH hours on June 24. Head right to FOP and have a FP for the river ride 8-9 am. I have a FP for FOP earlier in our trip, but hoping to be able to RD it this morning. Hoping I can get my gang there by 6:15. Fingers crossed. Since we will have ridden it a few days before, hopefully they will love it and this will motivate them to get moving that morning.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I am planning morning EMH hours on June 24. Head right to FOP and have a FP for the river ride 8-9 am. I have a FP for FOP earlier in our trip, but hoping to be able to RD it this morning. Hoping I can get my gang there by 6:15. Fingers crossed. Since we will have ridden it a few days before, hopefully they will love it and this will motivate them to get moving that morning.

That was the order I did it in - FP first and then standby and I think it worked well as I was able to really just focus on the queue the second time rather than "wonder" about the ride itself

 

[SueM in MN]

Has anyone see the new video on youtube posted just a couple of days ago that shows the room moving on FOP?

WOW!!!!!

It moves A LOT more than i think we all thought. Much more than 2 feet up and down. The new video looks more like a 3 to 5 feet up and down motion.

Looks like the entire room is on a hydraulic system.

I have to say after seeing that video now i know why the restraints are the way they are.

Amazing technology.

FF video to actual ride starts at 11:02

Spoiler

Thanks for posting.
The motion might explain why many people who have motion sickness are not having much problem with the ride.
The better the match between the data coming into the brain from multiple sources, the less chance of getting sick.

 

[IrishNYC]

I collect Disney pins, and I'm just used to not getting the limited edition AP pins anymore. I showed up 2 days after Pandora opened and I wasn't able to get a pin. The CM said that they probably aren't going to get that pin back. I was just happy to pick up 5 other the open edition pins. So, I see your point, but I'm not surprised they sold out. The lines getting into that store last week were insane.

There's a difference between something that's limited edition, and just a regular item, though. When a LE item is gone, it's gone, and that's what makes it special. I would also hope that Disney would allow guests in Pandora while they're out of banshees to place an order with delivery, but I can see how ebayers might take advantage of that as well, so I can understand Disney not wanting to do that. Taking orders for something not in stock also opens Disney up to people wanting that for any item not in stock.

I'm sure once they get a hold on the stock situation in the park, they'll start to sell them online, so even if someone was there "once in a lifetime" they'll still be able to get it eventually.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

There's a difference between something that's limited edition, and just a regular item, though. When a LE item is gone, it's gone, and that's what makes it special. I would also hope that Disney would allow guests in Pandora while they're out of banshees to place an order with delivery, but I can see how ebayers might take advantage of that as well, so I can understand Disney not wanting to do that. Taking orders for something not in stock also opens Disney up to people wanting that for any item not in stock.

I'm sure once they get a hold on the stock situation in the park, they'll start to sell them online, so even if someone was there "once in a lifetime" they'll still be able to get it eventually.

I doubt they will sell them online since this is being sold as an "adopting process." There isn't really a way that a Banshee can "choose" you if you are online in my opinion. The amount of times I have been to Disney World and haven't been able to get a shirt I wanted were several times. I'm still trying to get a shirt from Disneyland when I was there in January. Whenever I call, they don't have it available still. I have also not been able to get an open edition pin that I have wanted on many occasions. To be honest, I'm surprised they didn't run out of banshees sooner, because I saw way to many banshee boxes when I was in the parks last week. it's hard to tell what Disney will do with the banshees being sold out, but time will tell. Hopefully they will have them soon.

 

[smallworldnh]

I'm reading a lot about the evening EMH and am feeling a little jealous. Does anyone think/know if they might be offering this in September?

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I'm reading a lot about the evening EMH and am feeling a little jealous. Does anyone think/know if they might be offering this in September?

As of right now, it is only through July 4th. I don't think so, because at some time, Disney is going to have to let these rides rest. They are barely getting enough rest as it is, and I'm shocked they aren't breaking down more since these are new attractions. My experience with new attractions is they always break down when they first open. I know FoP has 4 theaters so that probably helps with that process. I think the month of soft openings helped with this as well.

I'm sure they will offer early and/or evening EMH on your trip at some point, but it probably won't be everyday like it is right now.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

Can you give a review of the ease of use of the little handheld controls? I watched a few youtubes to see if it is something my daughter could master. She will be 5 on our trip at the end of this year and I'm wondering if her little hands will be big enough and strong enough to handle the controls.

I found the controls fairly easy to use. With her small hands she might not be able to do more than one thing at a time - (for example have the wings open fully while turning the banshees head). Also the cord needs to be fully stretched for it to work properly. She may have a problem with that at first.
I did see some younger kids having a blast with them so I think she'll be ok once she gets the hang of it.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I was told it is a limit of 1 per person

There was a woman buying 3 in our little group - she wanted one for each grandchild and was holding us up from the demonstration looking for particular colors that I guess the kids had requested. They let her get the 3. This was on opening day so maybe it changed after that.

 

[ArielRae]

Flight of Passage test seat now available.

 

[maryj11]

As of right now, it is only through July 4th. I don't think so, because at some time, Disney is going to have to let these rides rest. They are barely getting enough rest as it is, and I'm shocked they aren't breaking down more since these are new attractions. My experience with new attractions is they always break down when they first open. I know FoP has 4 theaters so that probably helps with that process. I think the month of soft openings helped with this as well.

I'm sure they will offer early and/or evening EMH on your trip at some point, but it probably won't be everyday like it is right now.

I'am hoping they will have at least 1 evening EMH in August. I wonder what day or days they will pick if they do add it.

 

[cooperams]

Josh from easywdw posted in his last blog that he thinks the 8am opening will probably be extended through the end of August. To what extent do you think this is legit?

 

[AngiTN]

There was a woman buying 3 in our little group - she wanted one for each grandchild and was holding us up from the demonstration looking for particular colors that I guess the kids had requested. They let her get the 3. This was on opening day so maybe it changed after that.

No idea. It was opening day they told us 1 per person

 

[CAS239]

They have plush banshees for sale for now until they get more of the moveable ones in stock