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

[FastPasser.]

I'm going to the passholder preview for pandora today!

Me too, which time slot?

I am so excited!!!

I'm probably not as excited as you.

I am so excited! I don't know where to start! Ah! I'm so excited!!!!!!

I'm sensing that you're excited.

Okay, I'm sorry for not containing my excitement.

I bet I'll be able to pick you out of the crowd today.

for FoP, does the whole room move

The platform that all of the ride vehicles are on move together, it's very exciting!!!

 

[Bridgett_Anna]

Me too, which time slot?

6-8!!!

 

[cigar95]

. . . . . . My only knock is with the video in the first room. The actor frequently pauses and says "umm" - and comes across more as forgetting his lines than any other intended effect.. . .

Could he possibly be playing the role of the "awkward, nerdy scientist"? That character, whose job is other than public speaking, might indeed have trouble remembering his lines. Does that possibility fit with the context of the presentation?

 

[anna0513]

We aren't going to Disney until the week of July 1st. For ****s and giggles I checked the last available date for fastpass right now which is 6/15 and there are ZERO fastpasses available for flight of passage. I assume when we go to book for July we will be out of luck.

 

[LSUfan4444]

Anyone else going to be there next weekend and expecting anything else than a giant cluster ______?

We've got an evening planned there on the 27th and all day on the 28th and my plan B is going to be ON POINT.

 

[yulilin3]

Could he possibly be playing the role of the "awkward, nerdy scientist"? That character, whose job is other than public speaking, might indeed have trouble remembering his lines. Does that possibility fit with the context of the presentation?

that's exactly it, but most people I've seen in the room are reacting as he's more annoying with the awkward pauses and less relating that he's a nerdy scientist

 

[lugnut33]

that's exactly it, but most people I've seen in the room are reacting as he's more annoying with the awkward pauses and less relating that he's a nerdy scientist

He will never be as good as Dr Seeker on Dinosaur. "What could go wrong?".

 

[Linkura]

that's exactly it, but most people I've seen in the room are reacting as he's more annoying with the awkward pauses and less relating that he's a nerdy scientist

Why not both? As the other pre-show video with the woman shows, you can be a nerdy scientist AND not be socially awkward. The first ride video is just perpetuating a dated stereotype.

 

[yulilin3]

He will never be as good as Dr Seeker on Dinosaur. "What could go wrong?".

He's a smart alec, kinda irreverent rule breaker, way more relatable

Why not both? As the other pre-show video with the woman shows, you can be a nerdy scientist AND not be socially awkward. The first ride video is just perpetuating a dated stereotype.

I agree about perpetuating the stereotype. That's just what he's supposed to portray but many just find it annoying.

 

[chirurgeon]

That's not where this ride is having problems. Ursula sized I can see being an issue but I don't think it's going to be wide spread problems. what is causing the most problems is large shoe size and taller legs.. it just doesn't let your legs go into place and that dominoes to your back much to far out.

I did get locked in fine, I wasn't squished at all in the ride. there was some important body parts that were not happy with the situation and the seat that I dont' think anyone would call comfortable.

EDIT: I didn't mention that I almost didnt' get locked in and it was my height with compounded where my legs fell partially because of size but it wasn't my torso that was the issue or my calves, it was that there wasn't enough room for my feet to be further in.

I am not tall, 5'5" and shoe size 9. So maybe I'll be ok. Thanks.

 

[ChrisNY2]

Why not both? As the other pre-show video with the woman shows, you can be a nerdy scientist AND not be socially awkward. The first ride video is just perpetuating a dated stereotype.

I think it's also supposed to be a distinction that hers are prepared remarks ("Please watch this piece by Dr. Ogdan who runs the program.") and his is a briefing directly to us. (Like he's looking down and begins with "Can everyone see me? Great!")

 

[marciemi]

We aren't going to Disney until the week of July 1st. For ****s and giggles I checked the last available date for fastpass right now which is 6/15 and there are ZERO fastpasses available for flight of passage. I assume when we go to book for July we will be out of luck.

Booking 60 days out yesterday morning and this morning (for July 14 & 15) and the earliest FPP's for FOP were for after 4pm. Agree that for now at least they're going to be a "60 days or shortly thereafter" FPP unless you get really lucky with cancellations.

 

[Spridell]

Booking 60 days out yesterday morning and this morning (for July 14 & 15) and the earliest FPP's for FOP were for after 4pm. Agree that for now at least they're going to be a "60 days or shortly thereafter" FPP unless you get really lucky with cancellations.

That's def not encouraging

I think FOP will be worse than Frozen for the foreseeable future.

 

[Lost Yeti]

Could he possibly be playing the role of the "awkward, nerdy scientist"? That character, whose job is other than public speaking, might indeed have trouble remembering his lines. Does that possibility fit with the context of the presentation?

That possibility definitely fits within the context, I just don't think it is portrayed very well. The awkward pauses are exacerbated by the actor's overall demeanor. It's almost as if there is a bit of disinterest, which is not a sense Disney should want portrayed for a ride based off of a movie for which many already struggle to find interesting. It was just odd - I thought it was better toward the beginning and then trailed off toward the end.

Acting is not my expertise by any means, but I think "awkward and nerdy" can be a hit - just look at the success of Big Bang Theory. I'm curious as to whether the role was scripted to be this way or if it was just the actor's interpretation.

Anyway, I'm going again on Friday and hopefully I'll be able to experience it again and see if I feel the same.

 

[Lost Yeti]

Anyone else going to be there next weekend and expecting anything else than a giant cluster ______?

We've got an evening planned there on the 27th and all day on the 28th and my plan B is going to be ON POINT.

I'm still debating as to whether or not it will be worth it. I want to go just to experience it, but I have a feeling it may fall under the category of "I immediately regret this decision."

 

[yulilin3]

role was scripted to be this way or if it was just the actor's interpretation.

I can tell you that once inside the ride room this same actor delivers audio stating how to sit and stay on the ride and all the safety stuff, this same message is repeated in Spanish and it is the same style of delivery, so this was scripted and directed to be delivered this way, it is not just the actor's interpretation

 

[Linkura]

Anyone else going to be there next weekend and expecting anything else than a giant cluster ______?

We've got an evening planned there on the 27th and all day on the 28th and my plan B is going to be ON POINT.

I was thinking of going the week after because of cheap airfare (hundreds less than the norm), but then I realized it would be a complete mess. I can stand low to mid level WDW crowds, but I can't stand complete chaos.

 

[FastPasser.]

Anyway, I'm going again on Friday and hopefully I'll be able to experience it again and see if I feel the same.

Doing it on a regular basis, I'd like to skip the pre-show altogether. After the first couple of times, it loses something.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm still debating as to whether or not it will be worth it. I want to go just to experience it, but I have a feeling it may fall under the category of "I immediately regret this decision."

I'll be there all day, we can regret it together
TBH I love craziness at the parks, personally I don't have to be anywhere else or do anything so I just sit and enjoy the madness. I for sure will be there for the change from dusk to dark, I cannot wait

 

[cigar95]

. . . . The first ride video is just perpetuating a dated stereotype.

As a working scientist, I can assure you that the stereotype remains very much alive. Plenty of non-nerdy scientists, for sure, but the awkward, non-sociable guys are still out there.