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

[wilkeliza]

I thought the same thing. I need real reports. Not someone commenting based on what they saw in a video. I feel like it is going to depend how much leg room there is once you sit down.

I just wanted to clarify for information sake. Low count poster could be a CM or someone close to one but seems they've been pretty inactive until that comment so wanted to get clarification on why. Best for everyone if some background is given to the conversation.

 

[giant4203]

Have you rode it or just speculating?

Yes I have ridden it several times. I am heavily involved with this ride (engineer)

 

[csmith1004]

For anyone who rode FoP - how would you rate it as far as intensity? My 10yo DD hates most simulator rides but she loves Sorin. I wonder if she would do well on this ride. How does it compare to Sorin vs Star Tours (which she hates)? Thanks!

 

[SueM in MN]

I understand that part. Still looking for more info on actual riders fitting and not fitting. The photos of the seat I've seen do not look like a ride that will have any issues. So I'm not sure why there's been any discussion regarding it at all.

I saw a couple of Facebook posts where people who said they had issues with fitting on Harry Potter Zforbidden Journey had no issues with FoP.
Nice there is a trial seat though.

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.

again on Facebook, I've read several posts with people who normally have motion sickness who didn't. One thought it was because of the excellent match between the motions and what you see. The other thought it was because of some of the other really immersive elements.

YMMV and better safe than sorry.

 

[Marshel]

Would have been nice if they had a few larger seats, maybe they were technically unable to, I'm going to count on not being able to fit and if I do it'll be a bonus. Have been losing weight but due to mobility issues it's going a lot slower than it used to. Wonder if they have any sort of lift system to help people in wheelchairs or if they'll be able to handle the seating system. Know it's not based entirely on the film, but the main character in the film is wheel chair bound making it a favorite of kids in that situation. Hopefully, I'm being a little prematurely judgmental.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

For anyone who rode FoP - how would you rate it as far as intensity? My 10yo DD hates most simulator rides but she loves Sorin. I wonder if she would do well on this ride. How does it compare to Sorin vs Star Tours (which she hates)? Thanks!

I keep seeing it described as in between Soarin and Star Tours with a bit of ToT thrown in due to a sensation of drops at times

Supposed to be very smooth though so I *think* she'd be ok but no way to know for sure

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Has anyone had success getting a FP for either ride at 30 days out?

 

[AngiTN]

Has anyone had success getting a FP for either ride at 30 days out?

I saw FP for 3 for the Boat ride on 5/31 pop up last night, so it's possible but they aren't plentiful at all.

 

[csmith1004]

I keep seeing it described as in between Soarin and Star Tours with a bit of ToT thrown in due to a sensation of drops at times

Supposed to be very smooth though so I *think* she'd be ok but no way to know for sure

Thanks! As long as there are no real jerky movements I think she will be OK. She is willing to try it once at least.

 

[yulilin3]

Has anyone had success getting a FP for either ride at 30 days out?

I checked this morning for June 1st (30 days out) and see plenty of NRJ for the afternoon and evening, no FoP

 

[heyitsmejosh]

well the walls are open this morning and they are scanning people in, i assume cast members?

 

[twebber55]

I checked this morning for June 1st (30 days out) and see plenty of NRJ for the afternoon and evening, no FoP

the best thing they did was tier for this reason
had they not we wouldnt see any 30 days out

 

[FastPasser]

well the walls are open this morning and they are scanning people in, i assume cast members?

Yup, today is the first day of AK CM previews.
There is also a Pandora media shoot going on for the next few days. Are you ready for your close-up Yulady?

 

[Juliet0778]

Thanks! As long as there are no real jerky movements I think she will be OK. She is willing to try it once at least.

See, I keep going back and forth. I fet motion sick REALLY easily. And first, I thought I could handle FOP, but then I started hearing about a lot of motion/drop sensation and changed fast passes back to NRJ. I figure I'll see how I feel as more reports come out and whether I feel like standing in line that day. My main issue is that I can be out of commission for hours if I end up with my vertigo flaring.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

I saw FP for 3 for the Boat ride on 5/31 pop up last night, so it's possible but they aren't plentiful at all.

I checked this morning for June 1st (30 days out) and see plenty of NRJ for the afternoon and evening, no FoP

Thanks! I knew I picked the wrong trip to stay offsite I'll hope for the best!

 

[yulilin3]

Yup, today is the first day of AK CM previews.
There is also a Pandora media shoot going on for the next few days. Are you ready for your close-up Yulady?

I'm so excited, maybe I'll see you Thursday

 

[AngiTN]

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

LOL... yes. Without question. So can 5 yo or 90 yo.

This ride is not friendly for big/ tall people. If you're husky at those heights there's a high probability you'll have trouble fitting on FOP...leg room is what is killed. If you're questioning when you get there ask the cast member up front for the test seat

So leg room is the only area with issues?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

the best thing they did was tier for this reason
had they not we wouldnt see any 30 days out

While the teiring is a bummer for people hoping to get both (especially those staying on site) - I have to say the combination of teiring but then having the extra extra magic hours I think is pretty fair and a nice bonus for staying on site. (I am assuming you will be able to get on at least one ride during those extra 2 hours so if you FP the other I feel pretty confident in getting on both rides at least once)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

See, I keep going back and forth. I fet motion sick REALLY easily. And first, I thought I could handle FOP, but then I started hearing about a lot of motion/drop sensation and changed fast passes back to NRJ. I figure I'll see how I feel as more reports come out and whether I feel like standing in line that day. My main issue is that I can be out of commission for hours if I end up with my vertigo flaring.

especially knowing now they have the single rider line for FoP I definitely think the best/safest plan for people concerned about FoP is to lock up a FP for NRJ and then wait til more info / reviews comes out about FoP and then can do single rider (or just stand by it) if you think ok

I'd say same for those concerned about size issues - and use the test seat out front to check first

 

[Madonna3]

Is a fat pass like a cheat meal? I need more than 3 fat passes at Disney.

No, it's like a cheat meal that has NO calories. So you literally get a pass on being fat.