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

[danikoski]

I don't think everyone can ride Navi River though. ECV transfer to push wheelchair means solo ecv users may not get to ride and those who can not transfer out of their wheelchair won't be able to. Based on the step into the boat even some kids in wheelchairs won't get to ride because it is hard to pass even elementy school aged kids down and back up like that. I know not everyone can be accomidated everytime but I think it is important to remember that not all guest get to ride even the most calm attractions.

I'm surprised they didn't add a lift like they have for the swimming pools.

When the IP your land is pulled from focuses on a character who is in a wheelchair, it might behoove the land maker to have at least one ride fully handicap accessible. Right now, this does not appear to be the case.

 

[Gina Starr]

Well it sounds like the FOP test seat isn't out yet but I wonder if it will allow you to close the restraints. From what I have read, that's when the problems occur so hopefully you can test the restraints too.

 

[HydroGuy]

CM preview day #1 is in the books. Could have gone a little smoother, but not too bad. There were about 800 CMs and their guests at each 2 hour session. There is an hour reset period between each session.

Body size at FoP, it is a factor, but it's not due to height, and as previously posted, it's mainly leg room limitations. Some tall people will have no problem, but other tall people might. It's how their bodies are proportioned. An average height person could also have a problem if they are more than pooh size, their legs may not fit into the available space. No way to tell until you try the test seat.

While their could have been. I am not aware of anyone not being able to experience FoP due to body size. The vast majority of people will be fine. Currently there is no test seat at the entrance, but one will be installed at some point. No date on if that will occur before the AP and DVC previews.

From what I am reading, a "real" Na'vi at 10 feet tall could not ride the Banshee because they are too tall. Doesn't that seem strange?

 

[rteetz]

From what I am reading, a "real" Na'vi at 10 feet tall could not ride the Banshee because they are too tall. Doesn't that seem strange?

Well technically this ride system is a link chair so a Na'vi person would never have to use this chair since they are the ones riding the actual banshee

 

[rteetz]

I'm surprised they didn't add a lift like they have for the swimming pools.

When the IP your land is pulled from focuses on a character who is in a wheelchair, it might behoove the land maker to have at least one ride fully handicap accessible. Right now, this does not appear to be the case.

That would create a new set of liability issues.

 

[wilkeliza]

CM preview day #1 is in the books. Could have gone a little smoother, but not too bad. There were about 800 CMs and their guests at each 2 hour session. There is an hour reset period between each session.

Body size at FoP, it is a factor, but it's not due to height, and as previously posted, it's mainly leg room limitations. Some tall people will have no problem, but other tall people might. It's how their bodies are proportioned. An average height person could also have a problem if they are more than pooh size, their legs may not fit into the available space. No way to tell until you try the test seat.

While their could have been. I am not aware of anyone not being able to experience FoP due to body size. The vast majority of people will be fine. Currently there is no test seat at the entrance, but one will be installed at some point. No date on if that will occur before the AP and DVC previews.

I'm assuming you've experienced it. Is there an idicatior on the floor or bench one could use to determine they are okay when they sit down? Like if you don't cover any of the space where the bars come up then you are okay or like a yellow line where your legs must be or anything like that?

 

[FastPasser]

I'm assuming you've experienced it.

You're 1/2 right, I did experience NRJ but not FoP, maybe tomorrow. What I posted was based on direct feedback from guests and staff.

 

[rteetz]

You're 1/2 right, I did experience NRJ but not FoP, maybe tomorrow. What I posted was based on direct feedback from guests and staff.

Well where is your 1/2 review of Pandora then?

 

[wilkeliza]

You're 1/2 right, I did experience NRJ but not FoP, maybe tomorrow. What I posted was based on direct feedback from guests and staff.

Cool. I'm super nervouse for all of this for some reason haha. I even had a panic moment today that if we use our 1:30-2:30 FP we might get estopped on dinosaur and miss our AP preview time.

 

[FastPasser]

Well where is your 1/2 review of Pandora then?

Let's see, finished up at 8, CM shuttle to the front, walk 1/2 a mile to my car, drive home, dinner, watch the end of the Red Sox game, oh, say hi to the wife and dogs, I think you get my point.

 

[wilkeliza]

Let's see, finished up at 8, CM shuttle to the front, walk 1/2 a mile to my car, drive home, dinner, watch the end of the Red Sox game, oh, say hi to the wife and dogs, I think you get my point.

Oh you are still parking at the front! Heard CMs may have to go park at MK during Avatar opening weekend.

 

[FastPasser]

Cool. I'm super nervouse for all of this for some reason haha.

I wouldn't be nervous. I saw a lot of different body types and it was all good.

 

[HopperFan]

I'm surprised they didn't add a lift like they have for the swimming pools.

When the IP your land is pulled from focuses on a character who is in a wheelchair, it might behoove the land maker to have at least one ride fully handicap accessible. Right now, this does not appear to be the case.

They wouldn't even need that. They know how to build a W/C accessible boat, they could have done the same here with some modification.

 

[FastPasser]

Oh you are still parking at the front! Heard CMs may have to go park at MK during Avatar opening weekend.

Really, MK? I'm global and haven't heard that. I also don't work weekends, I won't be anywhere near AK on the 27th.

 

[rteetz]

They wouldn't even need that. They know how to build a W/C accessible boat, they could have done the same here with some modification.

I think it has to do with the size of the boat. No other Disney boat rides have this small of a boat.

 

[wilkeliza]

Really, MK? I'm global and haven't heard that. I also don't work weekends, I won't be anywhere near AK on the 27th.

Could have just been DisTwitter snark as well. I would have thought Epcot but I guess DHS peeps fet stuck over there sometimes? Sounds like it is about time Disney builds some CM paeking garages at each park haha. That's honestly the biggest thing I will never miss about being a CM.

 

[FastPasser]

I think it has to do with the size of the boat. No other Disney boat rides have this small of a boat.

It is rather small.

 

[mousefan73]

It is rather small.

Like small where for older, heavier people an issue getting in and out. Are the seats really low where some might have knee issues? My mom has issues with IASM and such. Is there less leg room compared to other Disney boats?? Thx!

 

[hiroMYhero]

Oh you are still parking at the front! Heard CMs may have to go park at MK during Avatar opening weekend.

Really, MK? I'm global and haven't heard that. I also don't work weekends, I won't be anywhere near AK on the 27th.

Could have just been DisTwitter snark as well. I would have thought Epcot but I guess DHS peeps fet stuck over there sometimes? Sounds like it is about time Disney builds some CM paeking garages at each park haha. That's honestly the biggest thing I will never miss about being a CM.

It's true. Yesterday, entertainment CMs were told to park at MK beginning this Saturday. With the CM Previews being held this Saturday, parking lot CMs wouldn't know if the CMs coming in were arriving as guests or for work.

That will add on an hour+ to their work day... without additional pay.

 

[FastPasser]

Like small where for older, heavier people an issue getting in and out. Are the seats really low where some might have knee issues? My mom has issues with IASM and such. Is there less leg room compared to other Disney boats?? Thx!

Small as in overall size. Due to so many variables, I can't address as to who will have issues riding it, but it's a typical boat ride configuration. Getting on and off was quick and easy. The amount of space, leg room and seat height were adequate for me and everyone I was able to observe.