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[yulilin3]

Ugh now I am torn. We have a trip in July but only get one day for AK. I really want to see both rides and was going to fastness FOP and just queue for NRJ. Especially that FOP was set up with a potential 4 hour queue, it is obvious they are expecting that ride to have a brutal wait time. However, i also really want to see the full queue for FOP. Hmmm...what to do?

Rope drop and go straight for FoP standby, you will likely have about a 30 minute wait time (if it's operating properly) on the standby line

what was your favorite food item?
was there something that surprised you during your experience?

I preferred the fish over the cheeseburger but both were just ok for me. The best food item was the cheesecake
As far as surprises:
Good surprises:I was expecting an immersive land but the music and overall noises all around are awesome.
The CM being so into the story
Even though long, the standby line for FoP is great, tons of picture opportunities


Not so good surprises:
The size of the land, I was expecting it to be a bit larger
The food was a let down, maybe they were having an off day, I am definitely giving it another try during AP preview but if it's not better I would rather have lunch at Pizzafari

 

[yulilin3]

I remembered someone asked about the mustard in the cheeseburger pod. I can say that it is very light, I also don't remember tasting any pickle

 

[twebber55]

Rope drop and go straight for FoP standby, you will likely have about a 30 minute wait time (if it's operating properly) on the standby line


I preferred the fish over the cheeseburger but both were just ok for me. The best food item was the cheesecake
As far as surprises:
Good surprises:I was expecting an immersive land but the music and overall noises all around are awesome.
The CM being so into the story
Even though long, the standby line for FoP is great, tons of picture opportunities


Not so good surprises:
The size of the land, I was expecting it to be a bit larger
The food was a let down, maybe they were having an off day, I am definitely giving it another try during AP preview but if it's not better I would rather have lunch at Pizzafari

music is such a key element to theme land
this whole idea of having these animal sounds especially at night is interesting to me
great idea and different and very immersive

 

[rteetz]

I remembered someone asked about the mustard in the cheeseburger pod. I can say that it is very light, I also don't remember tasting any pickle

Paging @TheMaxRebo as he asked about the mustard.

 

[goofygal531]

Is it possible to wear a small cross body bag while on FoP? The really small almost pouch-type ones that Universal permits on their rides.

I don't mind placing my large tote bag in the bins behind me. However, being the paranoid NYer that I am, I like to keep my valuables on me at all times.

 

[bizeemom4]

That looks like a whole lot of breading. I think I may skip those.

 

[yulilin3]

Is it possible to wear a small cross body bag while on FoP? The really small almost pouch-type ones that Universal permits on their rides.

I don't mind placing my large tote bag in the bins behind me. However, being the paranoid NYer that I am, I like to keep my valuables on me at all times.

I doubt you will be allowed to have anything on you. The bins are right behind you and there isn't a chance of anyone grabbing your stuff, especially since each room only has 8 riders.

That looks like a whole lot of breading. I think I may skip those.

It is and it's very dry. The taste was fine, just like others have said, taste like a McD cheeseburger

 

[hiroMYhero]

That looks like a whole lot of breading. I think I may skip those.

It looks like a traditional Chinese bao - steamed pork bun but with a lot more meat! I've always found bao to be dry, too. It's just interesting in that it's a cheeseburger filling.

Thanks for reporting on everything, @yulilin3!!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

So Banks Lee finally got to try and he is the first 1st person report I can find of someone not getting to ride. It appears to be an issue with leg shape and size and that what he calls shin guards prevented him from getting his leg right for it to lock. Just thought I'd pass that along.

This has been my concern since I first saw the seats... I'm on the shorter side 5'4 but I have larger calves.

Now that he described it, this is my best explanation about the leg restrain and why some might not "fit"
It's like a box that you have to fit your legs inside, knees and all, if you have very long legs there's no wiggle room you can't swing your legs, knees out like a butterfly, they have too stay pretty much directly in front of you...

I started worrying about this a tad. I'm "recommended weight" (whatever that means!) for my height of 5'5.5" (yes, I add that 0.5"!!), but I have LARGE calves... just naturally, plus I run. I'm hoping now from @yulilin3's screen shot of the restraints that it'll be fine. Just feels like if I couldn't fit it, many more wouldn't be able to, but this seems like such a "unique" set of restraints that I'm now not 100% sure...

 

[hiroMYhero]

I started worrying about this a tad. I'm "recommended weight" (whatever that means!) for my height of 5'5.5" (yes, I add that 0.5"!!), but I have LARGE calves... just naturally, plus I run. I'm hoping now from @yulilin3's screen shot of the restraints that it'll be fine. Just feels like if I couldn't fit it, many more wouldn't be able to, but this seems like such a "unique" set of restraints that I'm now not 100% sure...

The other thing is that no one has mentioned shoe size and how far forward their feet can slide before the restraints are locked. I'm guessing Banks wears a large shoe size.

I would think smaller shoe size even with larger, muscular calves (me) would be okay. My DH thought he was complimenting me by saying how defined my calves are because I jog/run a few times a week. My only thought was, "Yuck - now they're even bigger!!" But that should be offset on FoP by my size 7 shoe.

 

[wilkeliza]

It looks like a traditional Chinese bao - steamed pork bun but with a lot more meat! I've always found bao to be dry, too. It's just interesting in that it's a cheeseburger filling.

Thanks for reporting on everything, @yulilin3!!

I love bao so I'm excited. Still unsure about cheeseburger bao though! I prefer the pork myself but always up with experiementing.

 

[AngiTN]

I'm wondering about the test seat, will it have all 3 check points? How it will work? The one at FJ at Universal is tricky. I think some folks fail at it but could actually manage to ride. Gringotts is another that is tricky. I don't have any problems and never tried the test seat so I'm not sure how it tests. The ride seat has 3 clicks or something. Seems lots of folks can get in a couple of clicks but not the 3rd, or something like that. I don't know how easy it is to test that specific issue out. It may take getting to the actual seat to tell for those who are close

 

[wilkeliza]

The other thing is that no one has mentioned shoe size and how far forward their feet can slide before the restraints are locked. I'm guessing Banks wears a large shoe size.

I would think smaller shoe size even with larger, muscular calves (me) would be okay. My DH thought he was complimenting me by saying how defined my calves are because I jog/run a few times a week. My only thought was, "Yuck - now they're even bigger!!" But that should be offset on FoP by my size 7 shoe.

I'm also hoping if you are shorter that it'll give you the ability to "wiggle" your leg up to let the restraint hit a smaller part of the leg.

@yulilin3 or @FastPasser do you know if your feet must be on the floor when the restraints engage?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I remembered someone asked about the mustard in the cheeseburger pod. I can say that it is very light, I also don't remember tasting any pickle

Paging @TheMaxRebo as he asked about the mustard.

Thanks for thinking of me!!

Ok, good to know - though wish the response was better to these. I am wondering if you just caught an off day/moment or something @yulilin3 as I saw someone else on facebook or twitter say this was there favorite quick service food on property now

I think I will want to try them just to try them ... still interested in trying the chili fried tofu option too

 

[wilkeliza]

I'm wondering about the test seat, will it have all 3 check points? How it will work? The one at FJ at Universal is tricky. I think some folks fail at it but could actually manage to ride. Gringotts is another that is tricky. I don't have any problems and never tried the test seat so I'm not sure how it tests. The ride seat has 3 clicks or something. Seems lots of folks can get in a couple of clicks but not the 3rd, or something like that. I don't know how easy it is to test that specific issue out. It may take getting to the actual seat to tell for those who are close

Grigotts has a bar you look for that is yellow and if you see it you are good to go. Our group was a no go on the test seat but had more then enough room to even have a roomie ride every time we were on Gringotts. FJ is weird. It is the light but it has never been made clear if the outside one actually is the "big boy" seat or the standard seat.

 

[rteetz]

The other thing is that no one has mentioned shoe size and how far forward their feet can slide before the restraints are locked. I'm guessing Banks wears a large shoe size.

I would think smaller shoe size even with larger, muscular calves (me) would be okay. My DH thought he was complimenting me by saying how defined my calves are because I jog/run a few times a week. My only thought was, "Yuck - now they're even bigger!!" But that should be offset on FoP by my size 7 shoe.

I think that's a fair assessment. I am an in shape young guy who runs around 3 times a week depending if I am training for a race or not. I also lift weights which contributes to my size however I am short at 5'5". I still don't think I will have a problem but I am interested to see how the calf restraint is. Corey from the DIS for example is an in shape guy and has a good build but had no problem with the restraint.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I'm hoping their is some really great photopass locations.

 

[FastPasser]

apparently they gave out more tickets to CM previews than to AP or DVC previews.

I got the impression that they were expecting to be able to put more riders through.

continue to give them out so preview goers can only do FoP once thus not making the line longer than it needs to be and everyone gets on it.

If they're able to operate the entire ride, and with the lower number of guests, maybe the FPs won't be necessary even with repeat riders.

If all AP and DVC guests aren't able to do FoP, that will not go over well. CMs not being able to ride is one thing, but AP holders and DVC members are another.

 

[ErinsMommy]

I remembered someone asked about the mustard in the cheeseburger pod. I can say that it is very light, I also don't remember tasting any pickle

What is that outer 'pod' made of? Hoping you don't say bread because that looks raw.

 

[maryj11]

For those who have already ridden the FOP, does it take off like Soarin? How long does the ride last?