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

[ArielSRL]

A vibrating, straddling seat. . . Oh my

LOL.. this ride may end up being popular but not for the reason they expected

"Why are there only women in line for this ride?" a puzzled Bob Iger asked Joe Rohde.

 

[HopperFan]

Just a rumor since that supposed CM went on another board and said a CM in training is on a diet because he couldn't fit and a few tweet I have seen saying guests of size may have issues. Not sure if it is just fake stuff being spread at this point or we are talking about people who are on the top end of "guest of size".

Just saw this ... waiting for final info but it is important for folks to know if this is true before they invest in time etc.

I spoke to a CM who walked through the new area and he said there was no drop on the boat ride, so there is little reason there should not be a wheelchair boat.

Also, there is going to be a weigh limit/body size limit for the Flights ride, it is similar to what happened with that ride in the Harry Potter World at Universal. People must fit into the harness/seat, and be able to maintain the balance to straddle a motorcycle-type seat. That basically keeps anyone who uses a wheelchair, many amputees, people with balance problems, and people of size will not be able to ride...

I checked the hearing accessibility accommodations and it lists "handheld captioning" for the ride. I am not entirely certain how that will work on something that is supposed to be a thrill-type ride.

I am hoping that after the land opens things will make a little more sense. I would find it shocking they built a whole new land and made it basically inaccessible, especially since it is a movie about a guy in a wheelchair!

 

[smallworldnh]

A vibrating, straddling seat. . . Oh my

 

[AngiTN]

Just saw this ... waiting for final info but it is important for folks to know if this is true before they invest in time etc.

Weird part is the photos in that Nightline link and that description you linked to not compute at all. The seat doesn't look very restrictive at all, does it?

 

[scottishgirl1]

Just in case it helps anyone, it appears that Pandora Fastpasses have not been released yet for 5th July onwards, following the daily evening hours from 11pm to 1am ending. I was trying to book 8th July and could not get any for 8th or 9th but I saw elsewhere that the problem starts on the 5th July. No idea when they will sort this out, hopefully soon

 

[Capang]

Just in case it helps anyone, it appears that Pandora Fastpasses have not been released yet for 5th July onwards, following the daily evening hours from 11pm to 1am ending. I was trying to book 8th July and could not get any for 8th or 9th but I saw elsewhere that the problem starts on the 5th July. No idea when they will sort this out, hopefully soon

Do you mean there are no FP from 11-1? There are no FP for EMH. Or do you mean there are no FP at all for any time on that day?

 

[scottishgirl1]

Do you mean there are no FP from 11-1? There are no FP for EMH. Or do you mean there are no FP at all for any time on that day?

There are no FP at all for any time on that day

 

[iona]

Just in case it helps anyone, it appears that Pandora Fastpasses have not been released yet for 5th July onwards, following the daily evening hours from 11pm to 1am ending. I was trying to book 8th July and could not get any for 8th or 9th but I saw elsewhere that the problem starts on the 5th July. No idea when they will sort this out, hopefully soon

I was just about to ask if anyone had been able to secure one for after the 4th. I'm glad that it's not just me that can't!

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Just in case it helps anyone, it appears that Pandora Fastpasses have not been released yet for 5th July onwards, following the daily evening hours from 11pm to 1am ending. I was trying to book 8th July and could not get any for 8th or 9th but I saw elsewhere that the problem starts on the 5th July. No idea when they will sort this out, hopefully soon

It is a scheduled refurb.

 

[JennLTX]

It is a scheduled refurb.

That was evil.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

quick note - just saw Corey (from the DIS/DISunplugged) post on Twitter his media sneak peak pass for Pandora - he is going today. Wonder how much they can share though

 

[JennLTX]

quick note - just saw Corey (from the DIS/DISunplugged) post on Twitter his media sneak peak pass for Pandora - he is going today. Wonder how much they can share though

I'm really torn as to how much I want to know going into FoP. On the one hand, having seen some of the handful of pics, I'm dying to see how it all works, but on the other, I do want to be surprised. GAH!!!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm really torn as to how much I want to know going into FoP. On the one hand, having seen some of the handful of pics, I'm dying to see how it all works, but on the other, I do want to be surprised. GAH!!!

couldn't agree more - especially for the attractions I am trying to hold off. I am interested in overall impressions and just how the land itself "feels"


For those interested, looks like they are using the hashtag #VisitPandora

and see in addition to the DIS I see other groups there too (not sure if ok to mention them here)

 

[HopperFan]

Several are in Pandora right now posting video and photos.

Attractions
Theme Park Review
The Dis
Orlando Park News
Inside the Magic

Go on Twitter and search #VisitPandora

 

[Spridell]

Yes if you go on twitter right now lots of pics and videos of Pandora are being uploaded.

So far it looks amazing.

 

[preemiemama]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I made FP today for NRJ for a group of 21 for 7/3. I had my pick of times throughout the morning for both that and FOP. I was a little anxious before my window opened, but I had an easier time finding them than I did for a smaller group of 8 for FEA on 7/4!

 

[Gus V.]

Oh man!! It's so tempting to go see what they are posting!!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I must be the exception... I'm not looking at ANYTHING until we go to Pandora in Aug. We are lucky enough to have gone frequently since 2005, so we savor the stuff that is NEW to us each trip.

 

[AngiTN]

I'm not looking up any photos or detailed reports either. And most certainly no videos.

 

[Gina Starr]

I'm the person who reads the last page of the book first and loves spoilers so I have been looking at twitter. Everything looks awesome!!