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

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Does anyone know if the test seat will be available by the time Pandora opens to the public? I'm still slightly nervous, but we are going to try it since we can't change our FP now to NRJ.

 

[wilkeliza]

Does anyone know if the test seat will be available by the time Pandora opens to the public? I'm still slightly nervous, but we are going to try it since we can't change our FP now to NRJ.

They are trying to have it in before opening but not sure if it will be or not.

 

[yulilin3]

It just seems to me that there could be body adjustments that could allow many of the don't-fit-first-time folks to fit.
I'm selfishly thinking of myself. I'm very worried that I won't fit. I also know that if I squish this and adjust that, I am probably fine. I want the CM to allow me to do that rather than just saying "get off, bye." I am extremely short and fear that my thighs are either not long enough to be forward enough to ride and/or that my short legs will cause my legs to be extended while on the seat leaving no bend in which the restraint can fit. I am more than happy lifting my feet off of the ground to make a bend in my leg - if that's allowed...
Yulady: Any additional details on the fit of this ride for very short and endowed females?

I'm 5'2" and 185lbs. I carry most of my extra fluffiness on my thighs and belly I fit fine, first time I didn't move my feet all the way forward and after the CM told me to do so the leg restraints clicked, the 2nd time I knew what to do and the CM didn't need to come at all. I can tell you that the CM will try and tell you what to do for people to fit, they won't just say "get off" without trying

 

[mrzrich]

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It just seems to me that there could be body adjustments that could allow many of the don't-fit-first-time folks to fit.
I'm selfishly thinking of myself. I'm very worried that I won't fit. I also know that if I squish this and adjust that, I am probably fine. I want the CM to allow me to do that rather than just saying "get off, bye." I am extremely short and fear that my thighs are either not long enough to be forward enough to ride and/or that my short legs will cause my legs to be extended while on the seat leaving no bend in which the restraint can fit. I am more than happy lifting my feet off of the ground to make a bend in my leg - if that's allowed...
Yulady: Any additional details on the fit of this ride for very short and endowed females?

I hate pictures of myself. But to help a fellow diser feel better I am sharing this picture of me today shortly before I got on FOP. I was worried, but I squished as far forward as I could and I sat up straight as the back restraint came up. I find hunching forward pushes your butt out. I fit with no problem. It was AMAZING!

 

[DVCkidsMOM]

Thanks!
I'm so excited that I might fit. I'm only 5' zero inches. I will be riding with a degreed ME on one side and a ME student on the other. If we can add more specific theories about what does/doesn't work to fit, we will - not until June, though, as we have no previews scheduled.

 

[bizeemom4]

So, our babysitter had to cancel last minute and it looks like our 18mo daughter will be coming with us to the preview tomorrow - which brings up new questions for us. I assume that there shouldn't be problem bringing her into the land as she's under 3, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Has anyone brought someone that young on NRJ - is it too scary? She's been on winnie the pooh, peter pan, under the sea, and jungle cruise with no problems.

Also, has anyone noticed if rider switch is available for FoP (assuming it's operating)?

Very, very tame. She might fall asleep

 

[Lost Yeti]

Thanks for the help, everyone! We'll just let alert the CM who is passing out FPs about our rider switch needs.

Very, very tame. She might fall asleep

NRJ will become my new favorite WDW attraction if it puts her to sleep .

 

[Kindermouse]

Slightly weird and off topic post but... I was eating a pork bao for lunch today and I decided to try and picture what it would be like with a cheeseburger in it instead of pork filling and...I think I might actually like it.

 

[wilkeliza]

Slightly weird and off topic post but... I was eating a pork bao for lunch today and I decided to try and picture what it would be like with a cheeseburger in it instead of pork filling and...I think I might actually like it.

I love pork buns. They are in my top 5 favorite foods of all time. The cheeseburger pods were delicious. They could use slightly more filling but it was very minor and isn't wrong for what they are but might have more mass market American tourist appeal if they have slightly more filling. If people have never had traditional steam buns before they may find them bready.

 

[DisneyMaleficent50]

Still no fastpass or email for my dvc preview. Could this be because my fastpass for my AP preview on the same day is showing. Anybody doing both in the same day?

 

[wrf2e]

Still no fastpass or email for my dvc preview. Could this be because my fastpass for my AP preview on the same day is showing. Anybody doing both in the same day?

Wait..... You got a DVC and AP preview, and I didn't even get the invitation for the AP preview? Jealous!!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

A few people have mentioned that the 3D glasses feel like they are coming off on FOP. Is there a kid's version of the glasses? Not sure how my daughters will deal with that.

Glasses appeared to be one size fits all. DS6 was just fine with them, no issues at all. They are sort of an exaggerated glasses shape with a lot of bend in the frames.

Anyone with small kids have any reviews? My DS5 is 44 inches, I'm just curious what the little ones felt/say about the ride. My son insists he is riding, I'm a little nervous about it.
If it does get too intense, does closing the eyes work?

DS6 (almost 7) LOVED it. Declared it the best ride ever. He is a bit cautious by nature, not a thrill seeker. He usually likes dark/scarry rides once he actually does them but the first time is a bit touchy. The long, drawn out dual pre-show gave him enough time to build up a bit of anxiety and I could see he was really starting to question the whole thing. But once it started he was screaming with joy the whole time and walked away totally happy, begging to go again.

I could see it being too much for some kids though, really depends on how they handle dark/intense rides.

Hope that helps!

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Glasses appeared to be one size fits all. DS6 was just fine with them, no issues at all. They are sort of an exaggerated glasses shape with a lot of bend in the frames.



DS6 (almost 7) LOVED it. Declared it the best ride ever. He is a bit cautious by nature, not a thrill seeker. He usually likes dark/scarry rides once he actually does them but the first time is a bit touchy. The long, drawn out dual pre-show gave him enough time to build up a bit of anxiety and I could see he was really starting to question the whole thing. But once it started he was screaming with joy the whole time and walked away totally happy, begging to go again.

I could see it being too much for some kids though, really depends on how they handle dark/intense rides.

Hope that helps!

It does thank you! My son has been on all the 3d rides at Universal including Gringotts (even though he kept his eyes closed for most of the ride), but that is sitting in between mom and dad or siblings, being on his own "banshee" makes me worry, but your post is easing my mind!

 

[linzbear]

I just got a survey - it was very basic, what did you like, dislike, etc.

 

[emmabelle]

I got my FP+ for FOP for July yesterday! My question is does the ride enclose you, like Mission Space? My daughter had a panic attack when we went on MS because she doesn't like claustrophobic spaces. She does like thrill rides. I saw a picture that made the things you ride on look like an exercise bike thingy?

 

[wilkeliza]

I got my FP+ for FOP for July yesterday! My question is does the ride enclose you, like Mission Space? My daughter had a panic attack when we went on MS because she doesn't like claustrophobic spaces. She does like thrill rides. I saw a picture that made the things you ride on look like an exercise bike thingy?

It is enclosed at the beginning and end when the screen block is engaged. I can't tell how someone with claustrophobia will do because of the restraints.

 

[linzbear]

It just seems to me that there could be body adjustments that could allow many of the don't-fit-first-time folks to fit.
I'm selfishly thinking of myself. I'm very worried that I won't fit. I also know that if I squish this and adjust that, I am probably fine. I want the CM to allow me to do that rather than just saying "get off, bye." I am extremely short and fear that my thighs are either not long enough to be forward enough to ride and/or that my short legs will cause my legs to be extended while on the seat leaving no bend in which the restraint can fit. I am more than happy lifting my feet off of the ground to make a bend in my leg - if that's allowed...
Yulady: Any additional details on the fit of this ride for very short and endowed females?

The man who didn't fit in my row was only escorted off after retrying 3 times with 2 CMs trying to do everything they could to help him in.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

It does thank you! My son has been on all the 3d rides at Universal including Gringotts (even though he kept his eyes closed for most of the ride), but that is sitting in between mom and dad or siblings, being on his own "banshee" makes me worry, but your post is easing my mind!

FWIW, the "banshees" are close enough that you can reach over and touch the person next to you. At first he was sitting a bit too upright and had his hands in the wrong spots when the restraints came on, which startled him. I had to reach over and move his hands down to the handle bars and show him what to do. I could keep a close on him, even glanced over a couple of times during the ride.

So yes, while you're on your own personal contraption, it didn't feel like he was totally disconnected from me... if that makes sense.

 

[wilkeliza]

I am LOVIN all these real-time updates. Thanks so much everyone!!!

PS Plz hide blue banshee in store, then PM location to me. Need a blue one, don't want them to run out.

Oh I missed this but sadly banshees can not be hidden. They like lock and key guard them and really really really discourage looky loos who just want to play with them. They have a few CMs who will let kids play with theirs but not the for sell ones. They try to get you to commit to buying (or at leqst verbally say you are very interested in bonding with one) before they will let you in the queue to the roped off area. I have to admit when buying I kind of got over the schtick and was like sweet goodness just let me pick one and buy it! I get it and was into it at first but After the first one I saw I wanted to just be able to pick them up to choose one.

 

[mrzrich]

I got my FP+ for FOP for July yesterday! My question is does the ride enclose you, like Mission Space? My daughter had a panic attack when we went on MS because she doesn't like claustrophobic spaces. She does like thrill rides. I saw a picture that made the things you ride on look like an exercise bike thingy?

Since they are having technical difficulties, our group got locked in, and then were left waiting, and waiting for quite a few minutes. A woman in the next room quietly began calling out for a cast member to please let her out. As the minutes passed she began shrieking. So I can see people with claustrophobia having issues if the ride doesn't start quickly