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

[likesdisney]

I've actually not been to Disney when there's been an opening quite like this so I'm not sure what to expect. We are going in early November and the only day we have available to go is a Saturday. We'll have our passes and will do our FP 60 days in advance. Think it will be doable and not quite so busy as May/June?

 

[Mcert01]

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:

Wow! We were able to secure tickets to the Joe Rhode tour. We feel very fortunate. Meeting Bob Iger as well would be great!

 

[twebber55]

Wow! We were able to secure tickets to the Joe Rhode tour. We feel very fortunate. Meeting Bob Iger as well would be great!

pics and intel please

 

[JennLTX]

pics and intel please

I second that request!!!! How AWESOME for you!!!

 

[Mickeymouseisking]

Heck, I'm going to have to go home with a Banshee, and I will NOT be planning to give it to DGD!

DH and I are two childless adults. The only question is are we going to be coming back home with one or two Banshees...

 

[Mcert01]

pics and intel please

You bet - if they let us take pictures. Here is what I do know about the tour. It starts at 11. The first 2-3 hours are with Joe Rhode, then lunch at Tiffins, then 2 hours on our own to explore Pandora and ride the rides.

We had a trip planned for November, but when this came available, and we were fortunate enough to get tickets, we moved it to May. I still can't believe it! I've been like a kid on Christmas morning ever since!

 

[JennLTX]

You bet - if they let us take pictures. Here is what I do know about the tour. It starts at 11. The first 2-3 hours are with Joe Rhode, then lunch at Tiffins, then 2 hours on our own to explore Pandora and ride the rides.

We had a trip planned for November, but when this came available, and we were fortunate enough to get tickets, we moved it to May. I still can't believe it! I've been like a kid on Christmas morning ever since!

SO JEALOUS!!! But can't WAIT to hear all about it!!!!

 

[CAS239]

I've actually not been to Disney when there's been an opening quite like this so I'm not sure what to expect. We are going in early November and the only day we have available to go is a Saturday. We'll have our passes and will do our FP 60 days in advance. Think it will be doable and not quite so busy as May/June?

Get on at your 60 day mark and make sure to grab a FP for one of the rides. Then your best bet is to arrive early saturday morning and do the other Pandora ride standby as soon as you get in.

As far as how busy it will be..It won't be as busy as opening weekend will be, but it will be jam packed for a long time. I would anticipate 60+ minute waits for both rides when you go.

Crowds dying down a little in Pandora will likely be when Toy Story and Star Wars lands open up in Hollywood Studios, if even then.

 

[likesdisney]

Thanks. Even if we could manage to switch things around a bit and get there on a Thursday or Friday I'm sure it won't make much of a difference as it will be so new. We're hoping to have breakfast in the morning at Rainforest Cafe so we can be there first thing in the morning.

 

[Mcert01]

Get on at your 60 day mark and make sure to grab a FP for one of the rides. Then your best bet is to arrive early saturday morning and do the other Pandora ride standby as soon as you get in.

As far as how busy it will be..It won't be as busy as opening weekend will be, but it will be jam packed for a long time. I would anticipate 60+ minute waits for both rides when you go.

Crowds dying down a little in Pandora will likely be when Toy Story and Star Wars lands open up in Hollywood Studios, if even then.

Saturday's are typically Early Extra Magic Hour days for Animal Kingdom. Be there for rope drop, probably 8:00, and follow the advice in the response above. Grab a FP at 60 days for one of the rides. On the day of go right to the stand-by line for the ride for which you do not have a FP. You should be fine with little wait. You may even be able to ride twice. However, after about an hour or 2 expect 60 minute waits or more. The wait times will build FAST!

 

[addicted2disney]

Is the Na'vi River Journey 'inside" like Pirates of the Caribbean?? Or is it going to be outside and look different during the day, verses lit up at night?? I see all the later evening FP are gone, and was wondering if you only see it lit up at night! Thanks!!

 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

Is the Na'vi River Journey 'inside" like Pirates of the Caribbean?? Or is it going to be outside and look different during the day, verses lit up at night?? I see all the later evening FP are gone, and was wondering if you only see it lit up at night! Thanks!!

Inside line pirates

 

[CAS239]

Is the Na'vi River Journey 'inside" like Pirates of the Caribbean?? Or is it going to be outside and look different during the day, verses lit up at night?? I see all the later evening FP are gone, and was wondering if you only see it lit up at night! Thanks!!

Both rides are indoors so the time of day won't matter

 

[addicted2disney]

Thank you very much!!!

 

[SeeDisney]

anyone here hoping that the boat ride would be something very similar to Shanghai's China pirates of the carribean incredible ride? From what little snippets that I saw....well, it doesn't like so....

 

[FCDub]

anyone here hoping that the boat ride would be something very similar to Shanghai's China pirates of the carribean incredible ride? From what little snippets that I saw....well, it doesn't like so....

It's reported to be screen-based, so you're in luck.

 

[lobolabo]

DH and I are two childless adults. The only question is are we going to be coming back home with one or two Banshees...

So are we, and I get the feeling we're coming home with two.

 

[WEDWDW]

I do not know WDW as well as DLR, but from what I understand there should not be tons of people camping out. Also contributing to arrival time of many of the visitors is Disney transportation. I think the buses start running at 6AM on days when EMH is at 7AM? Maybe someone can confirm or clarify this? This will slow some people down from getting to the parks.

I and DS26 are planning to be there that day too. We plan to Uber there around 6AM so maybe we will rub shoulders with you! And thousands of others LOL!

PersonallyI don't think the crowds for the 7:00 AM EMH on May 27 will be "overwhelming"-huge,yes,but not INCREDIBLE mainly because MANY Guests will already have visited Pandora via CM/DVC/AP Previews and "likely" some Soft Openings by then and also because most EMH-eligible Guests simply aren't going to get up that early for ANYTHING!lol

 

[CAS239]

It'll be interesting to see how early people start to get to AK for opening day and opening weekend.

Star Wars weekends people would start camping out the night before. I doubt many, if any at all, will do that for Pandora opening..but I wouldn't be shocked if some people started arriving 3-4 hours before park opening

 

[yulilin3]

It'll be interesting to see how early people start to get to AK for opening day and opening weekend.

Star Wars weekends people would start camping out the night before. I doubt many, if any at all, will do that for Pandora opening..but I wouldn't be shocked if some people started arriving 3-4 hours before park opening

aaaahhhh the good old days
I
ll be at AK around 6amish