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

[Capang]

As far as some of the interactive features of the land how does one figure out what is interactive? Besides just touching everything we come across? Will the I interactive features be obvious?

 

[giant4203]

Can you describe the devices? It was discussed but no one knew exactly what the assistance device was. Is it just a scoot board like other boat rides and attractions or is it something else?

I haven't seen the one for NRJ, but the one for FOP is a wheelchair that lifts the guest up, puts them over the seat and lowers them into place

 

[poison ivy]

I'm thinking FP FoP if we can get it and RD run to NRJ.

I'm guessing this will be a common strategy. AK has always been a park that guests habitually arrive early to. I expect this may change over time, esp with the luminescent draw to Pandora, but that may just become a nighttime activity for a lot of us. We're all creatures of habit.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I'm guessing this will be a common strategy. AK has always been a park that guests habitually arrive early to. I expect this may change over time, esp with the luminescent draw to Pandora, but that may just become a nighttime activity for a lot of us. We're all creatures of habit.

I think it will change too but a lot has to do with operating hours. If the park used to close between 5 and 6-6:30pm you sorta had to arrive early if you wanted to get some touring in. Now with later hours just by having the nighttime stuff (ROL, etc) it's adjusted at least some guest's plans (I've got no idea how much it's adjusted outside of the DIS). I mean I've got a night actually planned at AK whereas before I would never have that-it would just be the day and then the night going to another park simply because of operating hours. Now with Pandora that will change even further just because there's more of a draw to just take it easy and meander around; sure the two rides will be somewhat of a draw at night but really the land itself is the draw at night.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

As far as some of the interactive features of the land how does one figure out what is interactive? Besides just touching everything we come across? Will the I interactive features be obvious?

Reminds me of the queue for Roger Rabbit ... one of the doors makes noise if you knock on it so after that my kids were knocking of every other part of the queue "just to check"

 

[rteetz]

As far as some of the interactive features of the land how does one figure out what is interactive? Besides just touching everything we come across? Will the I interactive features be obvious?

The main entry feature is interactive. It's really something you'll have to discover or at least see others doing.

 

[Capang]

Thanks! I'm not sure if I'm more excited to "play" with the land or ride the new rides! I foresee many late nights for emh on my trip next month spent in Pandora!

 

[yulilin3]

As far as some of the interactive features of the land how does one figure out what is interactive? Besides just touching everything we come across? Will the I interactive features be obvious?

make sure to talk to the CM, they all know the back stories and can point out really great stuff. Not just the interactive things but what kind of plants and animals are around

 

[ConnecticutFlea]

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No clue but I can check on Saturday if no one else has the information.

Thanks!

 

[mrzrich]

Am I the only one who thinks that Guest Services will have a nightmare on their hands?

People have made FP for FOP. They arrive and find out that the can't ride FOP. They are out of luck for same day FP for NRJ. How many of those people will make a ruckus? A lot I am guessing.

Unless they make a policy to give people who don't fit on FOP a complimentary FP to NRJ.

 

[wilkeliza]

Am I the only one who thinks that Guest Services will have a nightmare on their hands?

People have made FP for FOP. They arrive and find out that the can't ride FOP. They are out of luck for same day FP for NRJ. How many of those people will make a ruckus? A lot I am guessing.

Unless they make a policy to give people who don't fit on FOP a complimentary FP to NRJ.

It depends how many people and the proportion to hourly riders it actually is. There is a minor issue with 7DMT and I believe it is handled case by case. Any CM at the attraction already has the tools needed to try and make it right and I imagine most will take what is offered when that is decided. It could be as easy as filling out a yellow no strings card for any ride in DAK.

 

[desapaulecidos]

Unless they make a policy to give people who don't fit on FOP a complimentary FP to NRJ.

That's what I'm expecting/hoping for. I'm 6'7" with size 14 feet so my expectations are quite low on being able to fit on the ride. Hopefully they'll throw us a bone when we have that as a FP, would kinda leave a bad taste in my mouth if they don't.

 

[AngiTN]

Am I the only one who thinks that Guest Services will have a nightmare on their hands?

People have made FP for FOP. They arrive and find out that the can't ride FOP. They are out of luck for same day FP for NRJ. How many of those people will make a ruckus? A lot I am guessing.

Unless they make a policy to give people who don't fit on FOP a complimentary FP to NRJ.

I've said the same. So far they've only had employees and their families, and some media riding. The first round of real public, AP and DVC, come in this weekend. That will be a bit more telling on how things will be handled because lets face it, we all know they'll do one thing for employees and another for everyone else. And families of employees are still employees, more or less, in this case.
But mostly I agree with PP, what they do will depend on how bad it is. If it's minor, FP for other rides won't be an issue. They can provide them and they won't impact waits for FP already issues for those rides. If it's widespread, they sure don't need to create more problems by overloading the FP system on the other rides.

But all in all, FP cost Disney nothing so it's a good recovery tool to use. Let's hope they've figured that out

 

[cigar95]

make sure to talk to the CM, they all know the back stories and can point out really great stuff. Not just the interactive things but what kind of plants and animals are around

I've always enjoyed doing this while trying to stay "in character". (My very first visit in the early 90s, I perhaps went a bit overboard, talking to the Studios CMs in a Damon Runyon accent.) So instead of asking "which way to the rides?" I might ask "what will we be experiencing today?" or "now that I'm finally here, what can you tell me about Pandora?" Hopefully the CM plays along.

 

[JennLTX]

make sure to talk to the CM, they all know the back stories and can point out really great stuff. Not just the interactive things but what kind of plants and animals are around

It sounds like these CMs received a lot of training above and beyond the usual. I can totally see myself being a complete pest, a la, "LOOK, DS!!! Let's go ask the CM about that cool thing!!" and DS responding with the eyeroll he is quickly learning to perfect, and an annoyed, "Mom, even I can tell that's a trashcan..." Seriously, I'm bouncing up and down about seeing all this.

 

[yulilin3]

I've always enjoyed doing this while trying to stay "in character". (My very first visit in the early 90s, I perhaps went a bit overboard, talking to the Studios CMs in a Damon Runyon accent.) So instead of asking "which way to the rides?" I might ask "what will we be experiencing today?" or "now that I'm finally here, what can you tell me about Pandora?" Hopefully the CM plays along.

pretty sure they will.
Most CM I encountered asked me "how was your journey to Pandora" I answered "it went so fast, kinda like crossing a bridge" they all played along

 

[AngiTN]

pretty sure they will.
Most CM I encountered asked me "how was your journey to Pandora" I answered "it went so fast, kinda like crossing a bridge" they all played along

Very clever!

 

[spankswife]

How soon before my AP preview should I plan on lining up? Is it necessary to be super early (an hour+)? or is it more like 10-15 minutes?

 

[Accident]

How soon before my AP preview should I plan on lining up? Is it necessary to be super early (an hour+)? or is it more like 10-15 minutes?

they said emails would go out on may 12th with details.. I'm planning on being around AK at least an hour just to make sure i'm there with no transportation issues.

 

[wilkeliza]

pretty sure they will.
Most CM I encountered asked me "how was your journey to Pandora" I answered "it went so fast, kinda like crossing a bridge" they all played along

Does the bridge talk about the 6 years of hyper sleep or no? I really might tell them relaxing the most sleep I've ever gotten haha.