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

[CAS239]

So I think the queue for FOP looks amazing - almost an attraction itself. The question though is how much of the queue do you miss if you use a Fastpass. I would hate to miss the lab section with all the cool stuff and the Avatar in the tank. Anyone seen an info on how much the Fastness line misses all that?

We don't know that info yet

 

[rteetz]

Splash didn't draw guests to Disneyland when it opened in '90 (?) because of all the 'Song of the South' nostalgia. )

Splash opened in 1989 in Disneyland and 1992 in WDW

Otherwise I agree word of mouth is what will work in pandora's favor.

 

[rteetz]

So I think the queue for FOP looks amazing - almost an attraction itself. The question though is how much of the queue do you miss if you use a Fastpass. I would hate to miss the lab section with all the cool stuff and the Avatar in the tank. Anyone seen an info on how much the Fastness line misses all that?

Yeah we don't quite know this yet. The media attendees went through the main standby queue.

 

[HydroGuy]

If a Navi River boat launches in Pandora at 9:14 am traveling at 20 meters per minute and at the same time a Small World boat launches from the Magic Kingdom traveling at 35 feet per minutes, where will they crash and at what time?

Duh. They will crash in the Epcot Lagoon right when Illuminations starts.

Can you do something harder next time???

 

[FireflyTrance]

With all this talk about the capacity of the Navi River boats, it makes me wonder why they didn’t make longer boats that could hold more people. Having 3 rows would increase capacity by 50%.


Also I think it was posted before but I can’t find it now, how many people are allowed at each preview event? I want to try to do the math if there is enough time for everyone to ride both rides during the 2 hour preview.

 

[rteetz]

With all this talk about the capacity of the Navi River boats, it makes me wonder why they didn’t make longer boats that could hold more people. Having 3 rows would increase capacity by 50%.


Also I think it was posted before but I can’t find it now, how many people are allowed at each preview event? I want to try to do the math if there is enough time for everyone to ride both rides during the 2 hour preview.

Well for the boat ride I think they wanted a unique intimate experience with the bioluminescence and the AA.

We don't know official numbers. It's likely somewhere between 1000-2000 per time slot.

 

[lobolabo]

So... everyone has mentioned that FoP is somewhere between Soarin' and Star Tours and Forbidden Journey. I've never done Soarin' or Star Tours, but I have done Forbidden Journey and survived. So chances are good I'll be fine on FoP right? It seems like it'd be a lot smoother than Forbidden Journey based on the seats alone.

 

[rteetz]

So... everyone has mentioned that FoP is somewhere between Soarin' and Star Tours and Forbidden Journey. I've never done Soarin' or Star Tours, but I have done Forbidden Journey and survived. So chances are good I'll be fine on FoP right? It seems like it'd be a lot smoother than Forbidden Journey based on the seats alone.

Forbidden journey is more intense than FoP so I think you'll be fine.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So... everyone has mentioned that FoP is somewhere between Soarin' and Star Tours and Forbidden Journey. I've never done Soarin' or Star Tours, but I have done Forbidden Journey and survived. So chances are good I'll be fine on FoP right? It seems like it'd be a lot smoother than Forbidden Journey based on the seats alone.

Obviously every person is unique so you never know when some specific aspect/motion could upset you but i's say if you could to FJ you would 99.765%be fine with FoP

 

[rteetz]

Here is a new one Theme Park Review called FoP Soarin meets Star Tours meets Tower of Terror.

I think this just proves this is something new that we can't compare it too.

 

[lobolabo]

Thanks guys.

I guess I'll just chance it and take lots of pain killers if I need to. Haha!

 

[rteetz]

From Theme Park Review

The rides were both great. Full disclosure: I am not a fan of media-based attractions, but the "Flight of Passage" (Banshee ride) was amazing! For those of you who find Soarin' too tame and wished it was more thrilling, this ride is for you! It's like a combination of the giant screen of Soarin' with the mild short drops of Tower of Terror that actually give you that "airtime" feeling in your stomach. When you look behind you and watch the ride vehicle you can see it moves quite a bit and jumps quite far and at a good pace. And them added fact that you can feel your Banshee "breathing" or heart beating or whatever is also a ridiculous attention to detail. I absolutely LOVED this ride!

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

I watched a video today of the Shaman of Song from NRJ and thought it would be awesome. Supposedly one of the most elaborate animatronics ever. I thought the story behind the shaman was really neat and expected to hear a beautiful, melodious voice coming from it. Instead, I heard an unpleasant croaking sound that did not in any way fit the beautiful, graceful creature it was coming from. Is that really going to be the voice??

 

[rteetz]

I watched a video today of the Shaman of Song from NRJ and thought it would be awesome. Supposedly one of the most elaborate animatronics ever. I thought the story behind the shaman was really neat and expected to hear a beautiful, melodious voice coming from it. Instead, I heard an unpleasant croaking sound that did not in any way fit the beautiful, graceful creature it was coming from. Is that really going to be the voice??

I did notice the voice wasn't great but it didn't take away from the amazing AA it is for me.

 

[Tonyz]

Splash opened in 1989 in Disneyland and 1992 in WDW

Otherwise I agree word of mouth is what will work in pandora's favor.

Can we not talk about Splash. I still haven't forgiven rteetz for causing the fall refurb...

 

[rteetz]

Can we not talk about Splash. I still haven't forgiven rteetz for causing the fall refurb...

If I could cause refurbs Space Mountain would've had one by now.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

Forbidden journey is more intense than FoP so I think you'll be fine.

Does this apply for the motion sickness factor? FJ makes me pretty motion sick. I'm obviously going to ride FoP regardless but I'd like to be prepared with motion meds if I can.

 

[cdnusagurl]

I watched a video today of the Shaman of Song from NRJ and thought it would be awesome. Supposedly one of the most elaborate animatronics ever. I thought the story behind the shaman was really neat and expected to hear a beautiful, melodious voice coming from it. Instead, I heard an unpleasant croaking sound that did not in any way fit the beautiful, graceful creature it was coming from. Is that really going to be the voice??

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought it sounded horrible.

 

[rteetz]

Does this apply for the motion sickness factor? FJ makes me pretty motion sick. I'm obviously going to ride FoP regardless but I'd like to be prepared with motion meds if I can.

I would think so. It has been said its more intense than Soarin but less intense than FJ, so hopefully that gives you some idea.

 

[disneybree]

Do you think 50-60 year olds could do it? I am hesitating if we should book Fastpasses once our 60 day mark.