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

[FastPasser]

Regarding the signage, the "WDW New Today" report says that there won't be much in the way of signage for the attractions, not that there won't be any. As of a few days ago, there was signage, but it was informational and not directional. The totem poles may have been there, but weren't obvious.

While reports make it sound like Pandora is complete, it's not totally complete yet, there's still minor work being done so more signage may appear. But not to worry because Pandora CMs begin arriving tomorrow and that means that it will be ready.

When you experience Pandora in person for the first time, be prepared to be mesmerized by the overall area and awe struck by the shear size of the immense floating mountains, AMAZING!! For those who evaluate new theme park lands by the number of rides, it might fall short as there's only two. But for those who make an evaluation based on the overall experience and ambiance of the land, you'll love it. And for those people, practice saying wow a lot before coming.

 

[yulilin3]

Regarding the signage, the "WDW New Today" report says that there won't be much in the way of signage for the attractions, not that there won't be any. As of a few days ago, there was signage, but it was informational and not directional. The totem poles may have been there, but weren't obvious.

While reports make it sound like Pandora is complete, it's not totally complete yet, there's still minor work being done so more signage may appear. But not to worry because Pandora CMs begin arriving tomorrow and that means that it will be ready.

When you experience Pandora in person for the first time, be prepared to be mesmerized by the overall area and awe struck by the shear size of the immense floating mountains, AMAZING!! For those who evaluate new theme park lands by the number of rides, it might fall short as there's only two. But for those who make an evaluation based on the overall experience and ambiance of the land, you'll love it. And for those people, practice saying wow a lot before coming.

I am so excited, having watched this land come up, from behind a wall, I cannot wait to experience it. I am definitely not looking at just the rides (same thing with WWoHP the rides are an added bonus to me) but the immersion of it, and it looks and sounds as if they got it right at Pandora

 

[hiroMYhero]

Regarding the signage, the "WDW New Today" report says that there won't be much in the way of signage for the attractions, not that there won't be any. As of a few days ago, there was signage, but it was informational and not directional. The totem poles may have been there, but weren't obvious.

While reports make it sound like Pandora is complete, it's not totally complete yet, there's still minor work being done so more signage may appear. But not to worry because Pandora CMs begin arriving tomorrow and that means that it will be ready.

When you experience Pandora in person for the first time, be prepared to be mesmerized by the overall area and awe struck by the shear size of the immense floating mountains, AMAZING!! For those who evaluate new theme park lands by the number of rides, it might fall short as there's only two. But for those who make an evaluation based on the overall experience and ambiance of the land, you'll love it. And for those people, practice saying wow a lot before coming.

Thanks, FastPasser, for sharing and without any spoilers! Perhaps because it's 6:00a for me, I thought "practice saying" would be followed by "floating mountains."

 

[WEDWDW]

When you experience Pandora in person for the first time, be prepared to be mesmerized by the overall area and awe struck by the shear size of the immense floating mountains, AMAZING!! For those who evaluate new theme park lands by the number of rides, it might fall short as there's only two. But for those who make an evaluation based on the overall experience and ambiance of the land, you'll love it. And for those people, practice saying wow a lot before coming.

Thanks for the report!

In terms of "immersion" how would you rate it in comparison to Potter-Potter "seems" to be the "gold standard" theses days unfortunately for us WDW lovers.

 

[hopperfan70]

Just wanted to share (since I found these posts from others useful) that today was my first day to be able to book FP+ for my trip and my AK day is my arrival day, so exactly 60 days out .... plenty of FP+ available - even for FOP I saw as early as 8:30am. I booked for the afternoon as I am arriving that morning and even tried to modify mine after a few minutes of booking and several times available (settled on a 4:15pm slot just to allow for some travel issues)

Also got Rivers of Light no issue

Thanks to all for these kind of posts - even just 1 a day is comforting - FP window opens tomorrow for me and this AM I was sitting down to make back up plans to my back up plans in jockeying our AK days around our schedule. Now I'm going to spend my AM doing something else!

 

[FastPasser]

In terms of "immersion" how would you rate it in comparison to Potter-Potter "seems" to be the "gold standard" theses days unfortunately for us WDW lovers.

There are intangible factors that enter into rating the two lands. The WWoHP and the Pandora experiences are so dissimilar in concept and execution that it's like comparing apples to oranges. For me, it's not an either or situation, it's both lands?

 

[LisafromIndiana]

My 60 day window opened up today. I booked an 8:40 am FP for FOP on 6/4 right at 7 am. There were plenty of times to choose from for both of the new attractions. Good luck everyone!

 

[twebber55]

My 60 day window opened up today. I booked an 8:40 am FP for FOP on 6/4 right at 7 am. There were plenty of times to choose from for both of the new attractions. Good luck everyone!

thanks mine starts wednesday good to know there are choices

 

[McKelly]

Does anybody know if the new QS restaurant is gong to have outdoor seating or if it will be inside seating? Going in the summer, and am trying to arrange our meals for indoors and A/C!

 

[DrDeb]

The totem poles will guide you and tell you but you won't see a giant sign that says Flight of Passage or something.

Universal has done similar things with Potter. No lawsuits to be had.

thanks so much for your informative thread....we WDW lovers are lucky to have you probably won't be seeing Pandora on May 16th BUT going back in Oct!!!!!

 

[CAS239]

Does anybody know if the new QS restaurant is gong to have outdoor seating or if it will be inside seating? Going in the summer, and am trying to arrange our meals for indoors and A/C!

From what I've seen it's all indoors and made to look like a military mess hall

 

[rteetz]

From what I've seen it's all indoors and made to look like a military mess hall

I've heard it will have some outdoor seating.

 

[CAS239]

I've heard it will have some outdoor seating.

Like most I'm sure. Majority will be inside, while they'll have some tables outside.

Living in Florida makes you never want to sit outside and eat. Whether it be at Disney or at another restaurant lol

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Like most I'm sure. Majority will be inside, while they'll have some tables outside.

Living in Florida makes you never want to sit outside and eat. Whether it be at Disney or at another restaurant lol

Well, except for like the 2 days of the year that get perfect weather and then there is nothing better - but yeah, majority inside is the right call

 

[rteetz]

Well, except for like the 2 days of the year that get perfect weather and then there is nothing better - but yeah, majority inside is the right call

Must be the climate I come from but I love eating outside.

 

[FastPasser]

Every single downtown restaurant where I live in Central Florida and dozens where I work that are able to have outdoor dining, have it. If the temp is 80 or below, there are people eating outside. With the average high temp from Nov through some of April being in the low 80s, it makes for good outdoor dining for many people.

The Quonset hut type building that houses the Pandora restaurant is described by Disney as "a beautiful museum-like dining room. Featuring Na’vi art and cultural items," rather than a military mess hall. The seating is primarily indoors, but I noticed a space directly in front of the entrance which appears suitable for the outdoor dining area. Just a guess on my part though. If it is, guests will want to eat there because of the amazing scenery.

 

[hopperfan70]

60 day window opened today. At 5AM MST - booked FoP for 2nd day of stay @ 10AM and NRJ for 3rd day of stay @ 4:40PM - lots of FP+ time options. Booking for a party of 3.

 

[rteetz]

Canteen full menu and pricing

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/satu...now-available-for-pandoras-satuli-canteen.htm

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Must be the climate I come from but I love eating outside.

My wife does, too - even on our summer trips. I prefer the air conditioning when it is sweltering outside.

 

[WEDWDW]

Must be the climate I come from but I love eating outside.

No doubt-except for Summer!lol

There are so many awesome outside spots-the "Discovery River tables" at Flame Tree are awesome!