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

[wilkeliza]

I have a friend that use to work at FJ and the reason for not letting people all the way in and try is because it's a continuous loader, different from the other rides you mention that are stationary when you board

Totally understandable. Like I said probably was just the tact of the TM that made the whole situation even more crappy. I just remember the first 2 years they let you go all the way up to the front but now they don't.

 

[AngiTN]

Maybe it was an off day. The 2nd day we didn't even try those of us who could ride went and the other sat out (no fun but at least the area is pretty and butter beer) but the first day whoever was working out front had 0 tact and was just down right rude. It was also very awkward that 2 TMs were visually watching people and cutting them off at the pass to test the seat.

Ah, you were out front. We were in line and did the test seat inside. So maybe that's the difference. No one was controlling who got in line (Jan of this year)

 

[yulilin3]

Another attraction that had certain weight issues was Sum of all Thrills, again why they had the vehicle outside for people to try

 

[AngiTN]

Another attraction that had certain weight issues was Sum of all Thrills, again why they had the vehicle outside for people to try

I did think of that. It was the only ride at Disney I found that was a bit of a struggle to get in. The darn thing closed but it was a struggle. I never tried it again, did not find the appeal of that ride

 

[hiroMYhero]

And that is where I draw the line

But, yulilin, you can draw the line with a tape measure. Or, take in a light saber to have it accidentally open, note the width, and then stash the saber. I wonder where the stash pouches are... probably on the side of the vehicle?

 

[PrincessV]

I was in MDE at 7am this morning and found plenty of FP Pandora availability for a party of 2 between July 2 and 10. Haven't checked since, so I don't know how things stand now (almost noon)...

 

[HopperFan]

But, yulilin, you can draw the line with a tape measure. Or, take in a light saber to have it accidentally open, note the width, and then stash the saber. I wonder where the stash pouches are... probably on the side of the vehicle?

Video looks like they are on wall behind the vehicles.

 

[yulilin3]

But, yulilin, you can draw the line with a tape measure. Or, take in a light saber to have it accidentally open, note the width, and then stash the saber. I wonder where the stash pouches are... probably on the side of the vehicle?

so funny...
"activate, measure, put it away"

 

[rteetz]

But, yulilin, you can draw the line with a tape measure. Or, take in a light saber to have it accidentally open, note the width, and then stash the saber. I wonder where the stash pouches are... probably on the side of the vehicle?

They are on the back wall according to the pre show instruction video.

 

[emi6891]

OMG, just watched the DIS Unplugged Podcast and am even more excited about Pandora than before! AP preview cannot come soon enough! The pictures and videos from the media day look amazing. I know some people don't want to see things yet, but the more I look at videos and pictures, the more I want to see it in real life. It doesn't ruin any magic for me. The only disappointment is we won't be able to see Pandora at night with the bioluminescence during the preview.

On a side note, got an email today that Universal has lifted seasonal pass blockout dates for June and August. Don't think that's a coincidence with Pandora opening...

 

[DFII]

Are people upset that body size requirements are not listed on Disney's website for this particular ride? Because as far as I know, it's not listed for any ride. That would require them to put in different acceptable body sizes for each ride which isn't likely to happen. So maybe 10% of people won't be able to ride. I love Disney World, but I don't expect them to care about me and cater to what I feel I am entitled to get from them. Maybe i'm missing the point, I just think people need to be realistic. The ride isn't even open to general public yet!

 

[yulilin3]

Are people upset that body size requirements are not listed on Disney's website for this particular ride? Because as far as I know, it's not listed for any ride. That would require them to put in different acceptable body sizes for each ride which isn't likely to happen. So maybe 10% of people won't be able to ride. I love Disney World, but I don't expect them to care about me and cater to what I feel I am entitled to get from them. Maybe i'm missing the point, I just think people need to be realistic. The ride isn't even open to general public yet!

I think the main problem is that you have to book your fp without knowing anything about the ride other than what is on the website or MDE.
So people book their fp for FoP and when they get to the attraction find out they cannot ride it, that's what's disappointing. If fp wasn't such a big deal this wouldn't be a problem. Especially since you can almost ride everything at WDW without issues.

 

[DFII]

I think the main problem is that you have to book your fp without knowing anything about the ride other than what is on the website or MDE.
So people book their fp for FoP and when they get to the attraction find out they cannot ride it, that's what's disappointing. If fp wasn't such a big deal this wouldn't be a problem. Especially since you can almost ride everything at WDW without issues.

I understand that. As long as people have the same complaints about Space Mountain, 7DMT, etc. then I suppose they have a valid complaint. But it's asking Disney to do something they haven't done for any of those rides, why expect anything different here.

 

[yulilin3]

I understand that. As long as people have the same complaints about Space Mountain, 7DMT, etc. then I suppose they have a valid complaint. But it's asking Disney to do something they haven't done for any of those rides, why expect anything different here.

Valid point.
I think what's making this a bigger issue is that "larger" people that can, and have, gone on everything else at WDW cannot go on this. So in that sense, it's the first of it's kind

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Are people upset that body size requirements are not listed on Disney's website for this particular ride? Because as far as I know, it's not listed for any ride. That would require them to put in different acceptable body sizes for each ride which isn't likely to happen. So maybe 10% of people won't be able to ride. I love Disney World, but I don't expect them to care about me and cater to what I feel I am entitled to get from them. Maybe i'm missing the point, I just think people need to be realistic. The ride isn't even open to general public yet!

Seems to me if they add a disclaimer to the website (specifically when booking FP) that the ride has a size restriction, that would address the general concern. It's really no different than height requirements. I would be upset if the website didn't mention a height restriction and I made a FP for a kid that is too short. Same logic applies here. My assumption is that Disney will note the restriction IF it is determined that there is one. Sounds like they are still testing from what others have said.

 

[wilkeliza]

Are people upset that body size requirements are not listed on Disney's website for this particular ride? Because as far as I know, it's not listed for any ride. That would require them to put in different acceptable body sizes for each ride which isn't likely to happen. So maybe 10% of people won't be able to ride. I love Disney World, but I don't expect them to care about me and cater to what I feel I am entitled to get from them. Maybe i'm missing the point, I just think people need to be realistic. The ride isn't even open to general public yet!

Places that have a known issue don't put the exact dimensions or anything like that. It is just a warning similar to the height requirement and a blanket statement that says due to the nature of restraints some guests may be unable to experience this attraction. That's all the other parks put (Disney puts it for no attraction) and it seems to work. Not saying it is needed but if it comes out that a pretty decent amount of guests are being turned away then it may be worth putting it on rides where it is a known issue especially with it being in a tiered FP situation.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

I understand that. As long as people have the same complaints about Space Mountain, 7DMT, etc. then I suppose they have a valid complaint. But it's asking Disney to do something they haven't done for any of those rides, why expect anything different here.

But all those rides have minimum height requirements, isn't it the same thing? Not every ride is accessible to all people. I don't feel like they should have made Space Mountain accessible to all heights, because then it wouldn't be the same ride.

 

[yulilin3]

Seems to me if they add a disclaimer to the website (specifically when booking FP) that the ride has a size restriction, that would address the general concern. It's really no different than height requirements. I would be upset if the website didn't mention a height restriction and I made a FP for a kid that is too short. Same logic applies here. My assumption is that Disney will note the restriction IF it is determined that there is one. Sounds like they are still testing from what others have said.

and that's the problem, with height it's a straight forward measure
With this one it depends on where you carry excess weight/ longer legs/ larger chest...so it's not as easy. But I do think that a warning should be posted on the ride's page

 

[DFII]

But all those rides have minimum height requirements, isn't it the same thing? Not every ride is accessible to all people. I don't feel like they should have made Space Mountain accessible to all heights, because then it wouldn't be the same ride.

So then aren't we arguing the same thing? Not every ride is accessible to all people. And Disney doesn't have ANY disclaimers about restrictions on other rides. They have height requirements for safety, sure, but they don't tell you that you might be too big to ride a specific ride. My whole point is, why are people expecting any different on THIS ride?

 

[AngiTN]

I understand that. As long as people have the same complaints about Space Mountain, 7DMT, etc. then I suppose they have a valid complaint. But it's asking Disney to do something they haven't done for any of those rides, why expect anything different here.

The numbers that can't ride those rides, or any other at Disney, are small. Very small. If this one is more restrictive than any ride Disney has done thus far it should be noted in some way. It's a change from their norm. Universal can do it and they have way more than Disney does. So Disney can note it too. If it comes out to be a problem. If it's not more restrictive than existing rides, it's not an issue.