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

[mesaboy2]

Thank you..I was worried they were not distributing early fp like FEA

This kind of information is kept current in the first few posts of the FP FAQ.

 

[Rivergirl2005]

To clarify, FEA FP windows now are available beginning at park open - 9:00a.

This kind of information is kept current in the first few posts of the FP FAQ.

Thank you both, I will check it out

 

[Haley R]

Tusker at 11:25 is best.

Some Tusker guests have been waiting up to 30 minutes just to be seated.

I have another question for you if you're able to answer it. I was able to get an 8:30am ADR for TH but it's without ROL. If I cancel the normal ADR, will I be able to get the same time but with the ROL package?

 

[hiroMYhero]

I have another question for you if you're able to answer it. I was able to get an 8:30am ADR for TH but it's without ROL. If I cancel the normal ADR, will I be able to get the same time but with the ROL package?

Rather than try this online, you should call the Dining number and ask. They may be able to convert it to the RoL package.

 

[Haley R]

Rather than try this online, you should call the Dining number and ask. They may be able to convert it to the RoL package.

I'm kind of struggling with what I should do. Should I keep the 8:30 am ressie? Then I will miss park opening and we were going to go to EE and the safaris then. Otherwise, I can keep waiting for a 10am or we can eat at 11:25. Do you think one of those works better than the other? I've never eaten there so I don't know if lunch or breakfast is better.

 

[hiroMYhero]

I'm kind of struggling with what I should do. Should I keep the 8:30 am ressie? Then I will miss park opening and we were going to go to EE and the safaris then. Otherwise, I can keep waiting for a 10am or we can eat at 11:25. Do you think one of those works better than the other? I've never eaten there so I don't know if lunch or breakfast is better.

With an 8:30 ADR, you will be allowed to enter the park a little before 8:00 and will be seated as soon as you check-in. The characters rotate through and you should be out of Tusker by 9:00.

With a mid-morning or later ADR, Guests aren’t being seated on time and some, after they are finally seated, still wait over an hour before the characters rotate to them. The restaurant is seating guests wherever tables are available and not according to the character rotation. Some guests are missing FP windows because they are waiting on characters.

Because you aren’t planning on Pandora at 9:00a, you should be okay for EE and Safari. I think that will be better than a block of 2 hours for a mid-day ADR.

 

[Haley R]

With an 8:30 ADR, you will be allowed to enter the park a little before 8:00 and will be seated as soon as you check-in. The characters rotate through and you should be out of Tusker by 9:00.

With a mid-morning or later ADR, Guests aren’t being seated on time and some, after they are finally seated, still wait over an hour before the characters rotate to them. The restaurant is seating guests wherever tables are available and not according to the character rotation. Some guests are missing FP windows because they are waiting on characters.

Because you aren’t planning on Pandora at 9:00a, you should be okay for EE and Safari. I think that will be better than a block of 2 hours for a mid-day ADR.

Thank you for all of that information! I am really liking the idea of doing the 8:30 now because of getting in early. We will be at dah the night before and not having to wait to get into ak in the morning would be nice. I’m going to call and see if they can switch it to a rivers of light reservation. Thanks!

 

[Linkura]

OMG...! Finally found a FOP FP+ on the day I wanted after hundreds of refreshes. For 12:20 too! Not too shabby. I'll probably refresh some to see if I can get an earlier time, but that's pretty dang good for the first one I found!!! So happy!!

 

[Haley R]

OMG...! Finally found a FOP FP+ on the day I wanted after hundreds of refreshes. For 12:20 too! Not too shabby. I'll probably refresh some to see if I can get an earlier time, but that's pretty dang good for the first one I found!!! So happy!!

That’s awesome!

 

[shb5007]

First of all, let me apologize for being lazy...but I have an excuse, I promise! My wife is currently 25 weeks pregnant (our first), and we will be leaving for Disney next Saturday. My only wish of this trip, is to ride the Avatar attractions (other than some relaxation and food). I know this trip will be MUCH different than our previous trips, but I need some help planning our Avatar morning. I have a FP+ for FOP for 10:30am on Tuesday 11/23/18. I know my wife can't ride, but I will. So please help me with a few questions.

1.) We are staying at POFQ. We hope to ride ROL at opening. What time should I plan on arriving at AK?

2.) How long should I expect to wait in the FP+ line for FOP around 10:30am?

Thanks so much! We appreciate it, as we currently are trying to tie up a lot of loose ends! Ahh!

 

[subtchr]

First of all, let me apologize for being lazy...but I have an excuse, I promise! My wife is currently 25 weeks pregnant (our first), and we will be leaving for Disney next Saturday. My only wish of this trip, is to ride the Avatar attractions (other than some relaxation and food). I know this trip will be MUCH different than our previous trips, but I need some help planning our Avatar morning. I have a FP+ for FOP for 10:30am on Tuesday 11/23/18. I know my wife can't ride, but I will. So please help me with a few questions.

1.) We are staying at POFQ. We hope to ride ROL at opening. What time should I plan on arriving at AK?

2.) How long should I expect to wait in the FP+ line for FOP around 10:30am?

Thanks so much! We appreciate it, as we currently are trying to tie up a lot of loose ends! Ahh!

I am assuming you mean 1/23/18!

1. And here I am assuming you mean NRJ (Na'vi River Journey)? If the park opens at 9:00, you really don't need to be there before 9 to have a short wait on NRJ.

2. We did FP or rider swap 5-6 times for FoP last week, at all times of day. Never waited more than 5-10 minutes to be loaded into a room, but the preshow and show take 15-20 minutes more.

It's such an awesome ride -- have fun!

 

[maalca23]

OMG...! Finally found a FOP FP+ on the day I wanted after hundreds of refreshes. For 12:20 too! Not too shabby. I'll probably refresh some to see if I can get an earlier time, but that's pretty dang good for the first one I found!!! So happy!!

How far out is your trip? We leave in 47 days, and I am still trying to get a FOP for the second day? Just wondering. Thanks!

 

[ALMinVA]

I searched the threads but couldn't find an answer. My son wants to make an AVATAR and I understand appointments are first come first serve. Has anyone had luck getting an appointment when requesting one and arriving around early afternoon?
Thanks!

 

[Linkura]

How far out is your trip? We leave in 47 days, and I am still trying to get a FOP for the second day? Just wondering. Thanks!

Trip begins Sunday March 4th, AK day is the 5th. Also, I'm going solo, so I only needed one to show up.

I'm expecting more people to cancel their FPs in the last couple weeks/days leading up, much like ADRs. I wouldn't go nuts looking now.... even though I did.

 

[Haley R]

Trip begins Sunday March 4th, AK day is the 5th. Also, I'm going solo, so I only needed one to show up.

I'm expecting more people to cancel their FPs in the last couple weeks/days leading up, much like ADRs. I wouldn't go nuts looking now.... even though I did.

I did too lol. But I guess it paid off because I was able to modify it much earlier.

 

[erij11]

Trip begins Sunday March 4th, AK day is the 5th. Also, I'm going solo, so I only needed one to show up.

I'm expecting more people to cancel their FPs in the last couple weeks/days leading up, much like ADRs. I wouldn't go nuts looking now.... even though I did.

That's so awesome! I'll be there the same day but was only able to get an evening FOP FP. What time was your previous FP? Did you have any other FP scheduled? I'm wondering because I think the system won't let me see earlier FOP FP times because I already have 2 early FP. Is this correct? I'd really like to get this earlier and I'm searching for 2.

 

[Haley R]

That's so awesome! I'll be there the same day but was only able to get an evening FOP FP. What time was your previous FP? Did you have any other FP scheduled? I'm wondering because I think the system won't let me see earlier FOP FP times because I already have 2 early FP. Is this correct? I'd really like to get this earlier and I'm searching for 2.

It should still show them. They will give the option to cancel the other experience. I think on mine if the time overlaps there is a blue square around the time. That’s how it works on my app at least.

 

[erij11]

It should still show them. They will give the option to cancel the other experience. I think on mine if the time overlaps there is a blue square around the time. That’s how it works on my app at least.

Thank you, Haley. It seems like that's the way it worked when I did my original FP at 60 days out. Maybe the fact that I'm not seeing them means there are none available. I was confused about that. I'll keep trying. Thank you again!

 

[ThistleMae]

It should still show them. They will give the option to cancel the other experience. I think on mine if the time overlaps there is a blue square around the time. That’s how it works on my app at least.

Yes, the times can't overlap or it will tell you it will be replacing something else, and show you what it will replace....but Haley's right you can still see what's available.

 

[vicb]

Does anyone know how AK will be later in the day (say 4pm and beyond) on a day that has morning emh? We are thinking of scheduling our fp selections for late afternoon/eve and doing something else (pool, Springs or Epcot cruising) earlier in that day. This would be on a Sat. in early May. Our priorities are to see Pandora (the two rides if possible), Everest and Rivers of Light.