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

[shonadamson]

We will be there on opening day. Does anyone know if they are planning anything special for that day? Have they done anything special when they have opened up other lands? Thank you in advance.

 

[rteetz]

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[hiroMYhero]

We will be there on opening day. Does anyone know if they are planning anything special for that day? Have they done anything special when they have opened up other lands? Thank you in advance.

Most of the hoopla will take place during the media event days that precede the actual opening day. I don't think they'll have anything special because the focus that day will be on crowd control.

 

[IrishNYC]

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I love this! DH and I are ridiculously excited about this menu.

 

[AngiTN]

Well DD's dance recital date got changed last minute, so no AP preview event for us!

Found out ours is out too. DGD's Girl's Choir concert is the same day as our reservation. It was already a struggle since we are there 2 weeks before that date, and again 2 weeks after. This was the final straw that made me realize making it was simply not going to work.

I do have a semi-related question, since it's AK related, has anyone heard if they'll do anything for Earth Day(AK's anniversary date)? Since it's so close to the opening of Pandora and all it's related activities I'm guessing no

 

[FireflyTrance]

It looks like I'll be able to go to the CM previews on May 4th, a friend of mine invited me. I will try and post a spoiler free review on everything and if anyone has any specific/spoiler questions we can talk through pm

That's so exciting! Only a month away now! I would be interested to know anything about the capacity of the rides. Also it would be interesting to know if you had time to ride both rides and check out the land as well. I'm going to a DVC preview and 2 hours doesn't seem like enough time to do everything.

 

[rteetz]

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https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...makers-to-create-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

That's so exciting! Only a month away now! I would be interested to know anything about the capacity of the rides. Also it would be interesting to know if you had time to ride both rides and check out the land as well. I'm going to a DVC preview and 2 hours doesn't seem like enough time to do everything.

This is a huge concern for me too, really hoping to do both rides and walk around a bit... realizing we might have to pick one and just enjoy the views. It'll be hard to tell too, since ours is the first slot on May 13 so we won't have a chance to hear from other AP previews in advance

 

[FastPasser]

AK CMs had their opportunity to obtain Pandora preview tickets yesterday. They went very quickly. Beginning after midnight tonight, remaining CMs are able to sign up for tickets. Guess I'll be up until 12:02.

 

[AngiTN]

Good luck!

 

[FastPasser]

Good luck!

Thanks, I've already been inside and I'll probably experience it few times before the preview, but I want DW to experience it too.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Thanks, I've already been inside and I'll probably experience it few times before the preview, but I want DW to experience it too.

And the rides! That will be so cool for you - you deserve to get a spot!

 

[rteetz]

Thanks, I've already been inside and I'll probably experience it few times before the preview, but I want DW to experience it too.

And when you do get in next we would love to hear about it!

 

[rteetz]

 

[WEDWDW]

Any chance May 7 could see some a SO of some sort?

 

[rteetz]

Any chance May 7 could see some a SO of some sort?

There is always a chance but it will likely be random and luck.

 

[WEDWDW]

There is always a chance but it will likely be random and luck.

Thanks-it just looks "odd" to have that one day "break" in the CM Previews-hopefully they have scheduled that day as a SO day!

 

[cigar95]

Earlier in the thread (WAY earlier) I had reported about projected previews for DVC and passholders on 22-24 April, which ended up moving to mid-May. I still was interested in those original dates, and a bit more digging turned up that what had been planned for those early dates was not the previews that came out (and filled up) last week, but the special Joe Rhode tour, which has, I believe, since been announced for similar dates in May. (Aside - that tour may also include Bob Iger himself if his schedule permits, which suggests it's likely to be for a rather small group.)
While this makes it sound like there may have been delays in getting the park ready, here's a more reassuring quote:

We are still scheduled to turn the area over to the park in 2 weeks.

And everything is moving along at a grand pace. . . .

 

[AngiTN]

Thanks-it just looks "odd" to have that one day "break" in the CM Previews-hopefully they have scheduled that day as a SO day!

I would think it's more likely they planned 1 round of previews, a day to make corrections based on feedback and another round of previews.

 

[FastPasser]

has anyone heard if they'll do anything for Earth Day(AK's anniversary date)? Since it's so close to the opening of Pandora and all it's related activities I'm guessing no

Yes there will be Earth Day activities, actually Earth Weekend. The "Party for the Planet" will allow Guests to explore and connect with nature. Ranging from games to special interactions with the Animals, Science and Environment team members.

There will be over two dozen animal keeper interactions at many of the animal habitats. Throughout the day from April 21-23, animal keepers will give Guests an insider’s look at animal enrichment and training at special "Keeper Talks". These activities will take place throughout the park from 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and will include:

Party for the Planet information station, Main Entrance
Reverse the Decline Conservation cut-outs, Main Entrance
Nature Bingo, The Oasis
Simba Says, Discovery Island
Wildlife Corridors activity, Africa
Migration Rocks!, Rafiki’s Planet Watch
A Leopard’s Journey, Asia
“Born in China” activity packet giveaway, Asia
Measure Your Footprint, DinoLand U.S.A.
Stay tuned for CenterStage each week as we count down the days until Party for the Planet.