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

[OSUPhantom]

I am so excited to hear all the positive feedback from these previews, like many Disney fans my response to this project has long been lukewarm but it appears Disney has really delivered something amazing. Looking forward to seeing it in July!

 

[danikoski]

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.

Pandora definitely changes things...now there's something to do after dinner.

 

[yulilin3]

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.

I didn't ask about the bridge backstory but a couple of them did mention hyper sleep and how it felt super quick

 

[AngiTN]

Has there been any buzz, thoughts to what may happen on the morning of the 27th? Anything official going on? Or just a quiet opening?

 

[wilkeliza]

Has there been any buzz, thoughts to what may happen on the morning of the 27th? Anything official going on? Or just a quiet opening?

Official opening will happen on the 25th with media present like it did for New Fantasyland. They may cut a ribbon on the 27th but I know they have already had the "official" ribbon cutting at the DAK CM party.

 

[AngiTN]

Official opening will happen on the 25th with media present like it did for New Fantasyland. They may cut a ribbon on the 27th but I know they have already had the "official" ribbon cutting at the DAK CM party.

Ok. I know they did something special at NFL that morning, we were there, though we didn't stop to watch the celebration. But it was something on Center Stage and involved folks from Once Upon a Time, if memory serves me right (and it may not, I'm old and it was a long time ago )
But with EMH that morning I had a feeling the'd do very little special to note it's opening

 

[wilkeliza]

Ok. I know they did something special at NFL that morning, we were there, though we didn't stop to watch the celebration. But it was something on Center Stage and involved folks from Once Upon a Time, if memory serves me right (and it may not, I'm old and it was a long time ago )
But with EMH that morning I had a feeling the'd do very little special to note it's opening

Oh yeah now I remember something it had the awkward Dumbo character. So maybe a small stage thing. I just know the Dragon was for media only and hasn't been seen since then.

 

[ArwenMarie]

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 think if there is a significant issue (like 10% of people don't fit) they may put a warning on the website so you know before you book it.

I agree with you though, there could be very upset people if they make it all the way to the final room and then find out they can't ride

Will there be a test seat does anyone know?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Will there be a test seat does anyone know?

Yes, there will be a demo seat but it hasn't yet been put in place.

 

[CAS239]

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?

We'll see in the emails we get, but I don't think there's a need to be there super early. I was at AK today and yesterday and I saw CM's and their guests going into Pandora. I'm not 100% sure on their time slots, but for their 9am slot we walked by right at 9 (park had just opened for offsite guests) and there wasn't a line to get in. Idk how early they opened up the entrance but I saw CM's walking quickly toward that area to get in. Then today I'm assuming they have another time slot at 12 because I saw more CM's going in around 11:40.

So they might be opening up the time slots a little early. That's just my observation though. I'm not a cm nor have I been in Pandora yet so I could be wrong (wait CM's aren't always right )

So if I can, I plan on being there by 5pm for my 6pm time slot

 

[mike_71]

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?

The ambitious CMs have been lining up an hour early, and they've been letting them in roughly 20 minutes early. If you show up at your time you should be met with a relatively short wait.

That said, all that could be thrown out the window should they change procedure for the AP previews

 

[Dan Murphy]

Dan, you'll have to try the demo seat to determine if you'll be fine with the restraint system.

The DIS guys who rode are over 6'...maybe 6'3" and they didn't experience any problems.

Thanks, hiro.

 

[IrishNYC]

I am in the camp that is used to a savory lumpia usually filled with shrimp and veggies and stuff so I do wish they used a different term

That's why lumpia is throwing me off, too. I was surprised to see it was a sweet item when I saw it on The Chew. They could have made up a name for it.

that has been my thinking form the beginning - when people would react negatively saying "why only two rides" ... it isn't just a hallway to 2 rides, the whole land is an attraction - so glad to hear it is living up to that thought

I see the "why only two rides" camp in the same camp as the "AK and DHS are half day parks." These guests just hit the rides and leave, they're not there to see the atmosphere. I refer to it as being oversaturated by too many Disney visits.

I can't wait to get to Pandora and see it all. DD is going to lose her mind. She has no idea that we're going in September, but tells us every day that her dream is to go to Pandora.

 

[cigar95]

. . . . I refer to it as being oversaturated by too many Disney visits.

or perhaps "undersaturated" and just simply missing the point of themed entertainment.

I can't wait to get to Pandora and see it all. DD is going to lose her mind. She has no idea that we're going in September, but tells us every day that her dream is to go to Pandora.

Which Pandora is she thinking of when she says that?
By the way, we're there the last week of September. Does that overlap with your trip?

 

[Flynnismine]

I am going Saturday May 13th for the AP preview 3-5.
Does anyone know when we have to line up, where and if we will be able to ride both rides ??
Thanks

We'll be there this Saturday from 3-5 as well. DD and I are planning to line up at 2pm. I'm hoping they continue letting the AP preview folks in 20 minutes early so my thought is the closer to the front, the more time we will have to spend on Pandora. I'm really curious about the additional information on the preview procedures that Disney is suppose to email out on Friday. It could possibly cause me to line up earlier, especially if they will be handing out a limited number of Fp's for FOP.

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?

 

[SueM in MN]

It appears no scooters in the line only wheelchairs.

That is what it says on the MDE app for Flight of Passage

Do you think they will have wheelchairs available just for FoP, like they do for Pirates of the Carribean?

For other attractions that don't allow ECVs in line, they do have wheelchairs, so I expect they would.
Sometimes the wheelchairs are not visible, but the CMs will get one on request.

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

That sounds pretty neat.
I had been told the transfer devices would be unique, but had not thought of anything like this.

 

[lobolabo]

Another random question from me.

Our last night is the 27th. Our current plan is to watch the fireworks at MK. Would we be able to go back to DAK for the EMH in Pandora afterwards? Do they let on-property guests in for EMH if the park has technically closed? MK closes at 11 that day so I'm thinking the fireworks might be later than 9.

 

[wilkeliza]

Another random question from me.

Our last night is the 27th. Our current plan is to watch the fireworks at MK. Would we be able to go back to DAK for the EMH in Pandora afterwards? Do they let on-property guests in for EMH if the park has technically closed? MK closes at 11 that day so I'm thinking the fireworks might be later than 9.

Yes you can enter EMH if you are onsite guest who was not in the park before regular park closing.

 

[lobolabo]

Yes you can enter EMH if you are onsite guest who was not in the park before regular park closing.

Yessss!! Thank you

 

[bluefunnel]

That's why lumpia is throwing me off, too. I was surprised to see it was a sweet item when I saw it on The Chew. They could have made up a name for it.

I was very excited when I heard the term and recorded the episode. I was disappointed when I found out. I'll still eat it but it still upset me.