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

[Flynnismine]

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Am I the only one hoping to be matched with every color of Banshee in Windtraders? They are amazingly cute.

 

[lobolabo]

Am I'm I the only hoping to be matched with every color of Banshee in Windtraders? They are amazingly cute.

I may just take them all regardless.

 

[takehertothemoon]

I'm so excited for this to open and to start seeing ride videos, food reviews, wait times etc! We allocated 2 of our 5 days in December to AK so we get to experience day & night!

 

[Flynnismine]

Well we officially (finally) booked our AP preview trip. This may be the shortest Disney trip we have ever done as out of state AP holders haha. Flying in after work on Friday, DAK Saturday, and flying back home at noon Sunday.

Yep this is us, we're flying from out of state for the weekend specifically for the Pandora preview also. We just went to Dis in Feb but when the AP previews opened up, you bet we were going to make a quick trip back down. Taking DD (8) out of school on friday with a 5:45am SW flight to Orlando. AP preview on Saturday and a 10:45am flight back home on Sunday.

 

[robinb]

Yep this is us, we're flying from out of state for the weekend specifically for the Pandora preview also. We just went to Dis in Feb but when the AP previews opened up, you bet we were going to make a quick trip back down. Taking DD (8) out of school on friday with a 5:45am SW flight to Orlando. AP preview on Saturday and a 10:45am flight back home on Sunday.

We are also flying in for a combination of goodbye to Wishes, hello to Happily Ever After and then the Avatar preview and ROL. I joke that we're flying to Florida for fireworks.

 

[HydroGuy]

I did state that I was probably in the minority.

Also, one thing that those stats don't take into account is inflation. For instance a movie released today may gross 10% more than the previous high that was made 10 years ago, but when adjusted for inflation it is actually less.

But, Avatar did come in 2nd on that list.

That is why I said "arguably". As you said, it depends on how you do the counting, adjust for inflation, adjust for DVD and streaming sales, etc., etc.

And I was not in any way replying to you specifically. I was replying to the "other" thread mentioned as well as some in this thread who kind of pile on and say "Avatar? Meh". I totally respect their opinion, but the way many people say that kind of ignores the status Avatar holds as a top all time movie.

 

[HydroGuy]

What is this blasphemy you speak of?

DW does not care for SW. But she likes Avatar. One data point out of millions.

My 23 year-old niece who works for me had never seen any Star Wars movie ever - until last December leading up to Rogue One. Another data point out of millions.

 

[Mom2Stitch]

Sunday, May 21 now shows animal kingdom as a 10 on touring plans, though the wait times for all the rides are reasonable. Other calendars still say ak is ok for that day???We were going to visit AK on that day, and tomorrow I can book my fastpass es. Wondering if I should revisit my plans. Is something special happening at ak that day? Or do you think they just expect lots of visitors (like me) hoping for a sneak peak?

We are there 5/8-5/15 and they have bumped up the AK numbers from 6's to 9's starting on 5/13. I think it will be the previews going on and other hopefuls trying to get a sneak peak.

We will be at AK on the 8th and so far that is the only day I have planned. I'll be watching various sites to see if anyone other than CM's/APs/DVCs are being allowed in-I'm guessing my chances are slim and none for that. Can't let it bother me too much -it will be new to me for next trip-just like the updated Soarin', ROL, and FEA is for this trip

 

[Bronte]

We are also making a trip up for the last wishes, new fireworks and the preview !!!!!!!!!!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Exciting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[beesly]

A Look at Specialty Beverages Exclusive to Pandora—The World of Avatar

I hope these will be available during the previews!

 

[FastPasser]

I hope these will be available during the previews!

I would assume that they would be because it's $$$$$$$ for Disney.

 

[rteetz]

Flight of Passage is having some issues in testing but that's why they do test and adjust periods before opening. Hopefully all is fixed and working before previews start.

 

[cigar95]

I would assume that they would be because it's $$$$$$$ for Disney.

Even more significant, the biggest purpose of the previews is to get the CMs a lot of practice in as much of the operation of the area as possible. That would include preparing and selling all the food items and merchandise. I would presume that during the previews, they will try to operate as close as possible to "full up" operation.
If so, that would mean that they will somehow or other have guests on the attractions going through both the standby and FastPass lines, even though there are no FastPasses. Perhaps there will be some sort of rudimentary paper fastpass system in place, with a suit handing out slips of paper somewhere.
Ryan, any insights on this aspect of the previews?

 

[FastPasser]

Even more significant, the biggest purpose of the previews is to get the CMs a lot of practice in as much of the operation of the area as possible.

And so that the preview day guests are not guinea pigs, AK CMs will experience the restaurant before all previews on April 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28.

ETA
Hey, just noticed that today is the 20th, I wonder how it went?

 

[HydroGuy]

And so that the preview day guests are not guinea pigs, AK CMs will experience the restaurant before all previews on April 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28.

ETA
Hey, just noticed that today is the 20th, I wonder how it went?

 

[tee11]

23-25 are the media days with a night time event on the 24th. Not sure what the plan is for the 23rd yet.

Is this April you are taking about?
We will be there on the 24th and I had no idea!!

 

[dina444444]

Is this April you are taking about?
We will be there on the 24th and I had no idea!!

The media event is May 23-25.

 

[rteetz]

Is this April you are taking about?
We will be there on the 24th and I had no idea!!

No May.

 

[tee11]

Got it!

 

[sabrecmc]

My daughter is definitely going to want her own Banshee! How cute. Makes me think a bit of the wand thing at HP.