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

[simnia]

Another question for those who have experienced FoP...Are your knees resting/up against metal or is there some sort of padding?

 

[Tamiami]

Hey @FastPasser Here's hoping you will be there this Saturday for the 6-8 session. I'll be there as part of the D23 crowd. I'll keep an eye out for you. I'm a Pooh sized guy with my skinnier sized husband. We both have some health issues, so waiting in line to get in will be a tough one for us, especially if its blazing sun. I'm totally nervous about FoP and fitting, but it sounds like I should be ok. Can't wait to experience the new land! Hope I finally get to meet you. I'm a long time lurker, don't really post much.

I'll be there, too!! You'll have to watch for me, and shout out if you see me! I'm easy to spot....I have red hair and am also rather rather pooh sized (and short!), and as I have no idea what @FastPasser looks like, I'll be scanning all the CM's nametags looking for 'NH', and muttering "Fastpasser...? Fastpasser, is that you??" at them.

 

[JDUCKY]

That is a super high percentage and not at all the norm at Disney. Would placing a test seat even help? I wonder if the test seat would have the restraints like the actual ride. In my experience test seats usually have seat belts to fasten not bars or other types of restraints.

The writer made an assumption that empty seats in the next section meant people of a certain size had to be told they couldn't ride. That is not necessarily the case, unless she just neglected to include having discussed it personally with multiple people. Not every level has been loaded fully and some levels will go completely empty during a ride cycle.

 

[wilkeliza]

Another question for those who have experienced FoP...Are your knees resting/up against metal or is there some sort of padding?

There is padding where your knee is.

 

[wilkeliza]

The writer made an assumption that empty seats in the next section meant people of a certain size had to be told they couldn't ride. That is not necessarily the case, unless she just neglected to include having discussed it personally with multiple people. Not every level has been loaded fully and some levels will go completely empty during a ride cycle.

Agree. In our group on the day it was having issues one area had 2 to 3 seats that were not functioning and I peaked at the CMs load board and there were several marked off as being inactive.

 

[Accident]

Another question for those who have experienced FoP...Are your knees resting/up against metal or is there some sort of padding?

well my knees couldn't get all the way in, mine were resting against the plastic that makes up the seat and is way to low for tall people. even like that, the ride was rather smooth and no discomfort.

 

[jade1]

Even with the extra-extra magic hours, I wouldn't count on using those to be able to ride FoP; the CMs may just need them to clear out the ride!

I think the EMH will be nice for non hotel guests as well. Might keep a few hotel guests out of the lines until 11 to 1.

And what a great environment for non hotel guests to enjoy from 11 to 1.

 

[Accident]

I think the EMH will be nice for non hotel guests as well. Might keep a few hotel guests out of the lines until 11 to 1.

And what a great environment for non hotel guests to enjoy from 11 to 1.

I love AK at night, and I'm sure pandora is just going to add to it. even doing nothing, it's a great time to just stroll around. Now if the ride will be letting more people in so they can get it empty by 2 is a different story. That is a really long queue they made for it. Much longer than any other ride at any park.

 

[JayLeeJay]

We attended our annual pass preview last night. We arrived at 5:45 and were given a FP for FoP for 7-7:15. There was no line to get in and the area did not feel very crowded. We took some pictures and went straight for food. They had the mobile ordering running but we went through the regular line. In our opinion, dinner is much better than breakfast! We loved both the curry pods and the build-your-own bowl. We headed to FoP at 7pm and didn't get out until 8:15. The ride broke down while we were in the 2nd pre-show. We had to walk out of the pre-show areas and back to the loading hold area. Saw lots of cast members walking around with big equipment trying to get things up and running. When we got off, the shop and ride were both closed (at least to people entering, people in line were still allowed to ride). We also didn't get a chance to walk the standby queue but I imagine there will plenty of time to stand in the line later on. They did keep NRJ running past 8pm since the banshees were not cooperating, so if you get stuck in FoP but want to see NRJ check before leaving even if it is after 8pm. We started to get shooed out around 8:30pm. The cast members were very easy about it. It was clear they were ready to get people out but they weren't rushing people who were taking pictures.

The big difference we noted from Monday morning to Tuesday night was how cool the whole area is at night, even without the full lighting effects. Even with just the black lights they had the ground looked amazing! Can't wait to see the full effects. Pictures of the ground were almost as popular as pictures of the floating mountains.

The volume of all the sound effects also seemed louder Tuesday night. From walking around to NRJ everything seemed more prominent and it felt like there were critters that could jump out at any minute. Not sure if they turned up the volume or if we just had more time to listen. I also found NRJ to be more enjoyable tonight. I think it was a combination of the louder effects, it being dark outside (less of a transition in to the ride), and having the boat to ourself.

I have also been so impressed with the cast members. They have been awesome with keeping the theming, so kind when rides haven't been working, so knowledgable of all the new stuff, and all seem genuinely excited about Pandora.

Edited to add that I have two FoP FPs I need to cancel for June 3 for 3:05-4:05pm. Thought I would offer here to see if anyone wants to coordinate a time to cancel/book. PM if interested.

 

[wilkeliza]

The volume of all the sound effects also seemed louder Tuesday night. From walking around to NRJ everything seemed more prominent and it felt like there were critters that could jump out at any minute. Not sure if they turned up the volume or if we just had more time to listen. I also found NRJ to be more enjoyable tonight. I think it was a combination of the louder effects, it being dark outside (less of a transition in to the ride), and having the boat to ourself.

I know on one of the imagineer talks they said that they wanted the night to feel different so sounds like they achieved that. I know the "predators" are suppose to be out and about at night but not so much during the day.

 

[linzbear]

The writer made an assumption that empty seats in the next section meant people of a certain size had to be told they couldn't ride. That is not necessarily the case, unless she just neglected to include having discussed it personally with multiple people. Not every level has been loaded fully and some levels will go completely empty during a ride cycle.

Very true. We had someone escorted off when I rode, and there was an empty seat as well as that man's daughter. The writer would have assumed 3 people couldn't fit, when in reality it was 1.

 

[jade1]

I love AK at night, and I'm sure pandora is just going to add to it. even doing nothing, it's a great time to just stroll around. Now if the ride will be letting more people in so they can get it empty by 2 is a different story. That is a really long queue they made for it. Much longer than any other ride at any park.

Not following. Do you mean in this case (bold) it will not be nice for non hotel guests to enjoy from 11 to 1?

Actually seems like more in line would be even better for non hotel guests.

 

[Accident]

Not following. Do you mean in this case (bold) it will not be nice for non hotel guests to enjoy from 11 to 1?

I am speculating that pandora is going to be so full at first, it might be a long line just to get into pandora to even be able to look around and you might need to get there earlier to wait your turn to get in. For the resort guest, I think your going to find flight of passage has a 6-7 hour wait so that means they can't let more peopel into line after 8 or 9pm in order for the ride to be empty by 2am which is how disney operates. They do similar with FEA where they stop letting people get in line if the ride can't empty out by 1 hour after close.

 

[wilkeliza]

I am speculating that pandora is going to be so full at first, it might be a long line just to get into pandora to even be able to look around and you might need to get there earlier to wait your turn to get in. For the resort guest, I think your going to find flight of passage has a 6-7 hour wait so that means they can't let more peopel into line after 8 or 9pm in order for the ride to be empty by 2am which is how disney operates. They do similar with FEA where they stop letting people get in line if the ride can't empty out by 1 hour after close.

They may not have to do this for Pandora though. FEA they had to do that as there is no way to clear the World Showcase and thus the rest of Epcot if there are people still in line more then 2 hours after (it is really 2 hours not 1 hour this is coming form someone who use to clear the parks). With Pandora they could easily set up exits that get people out of DAK and still have had the ability to clear and shut down everything else.

 

[Accident]

They may not have to do this for Pandora though. FEA they had to do that as there is no way to clear the World Showcase and thus the rest of Epcot if there are people still in line more then 2 hours after (it is really 2 hours not 1 hour this is coming form someone who use to clear the parks). With Pandora they could easily set up exits that get people out of DAK and still have had the ability to clear and shut down everything else.

We'll find out.. I'm rather interested in seeing what happens after it's open to public. they seem to think up until july 4 is going to be insane.

 

[jade1]

I am speculating that pandora is going to be so full at first, it might be a long line just to get into pandora to even be able to look around and you might need to get there earlier to wait your turn to get in. For the resort guest, I think your going to find flight of passage has a 6-7 hour wait so that means they can't let more peopel into line after 8 or 9pm in order for the ride to be empty by 2am which is how disney operates. They do similar with FEA where they stop letting people get in line if the ride can't empty out by 1 hour after close.

Oh I gotcha. There is a line to get into Pandora (the entire Land) they may not allow non hotel guests into.

If it's that popular/busy-just think of it without EMH geez.

 

[wilkeliza]

Oh I gotcha. There is a line to get into Pandora (the entire Land) they may not allow non hotel guests into.

If it's that popular/busy-just think of it without EMH geez.

It is possible that since this is suppose to be for resort guests that unlike other EMH they prevent non resort guest from coming into the land at all at first. It would be the first time they do it but it is possible with the nature of Pandora. We have to wait and see though.

 

[jade1]

It is possible that since this is suppose to be for resort guests that unlike other EMH they prevent non resort guest from coming into the land at all at first. It would be the first time they do it but it is possible with the nature of Pandora. We have to wait and see though.

Yep that's what I understood.

 

[Dashcomplete]

Be careful for what you wish for. Actually, I will be there.

I'll be there as well! Thanks @FastPasser. for all the insider info! I can't wait to check it out.

 

[DVCkidsMOM]

The line is easily 6-7 times longer than soarins. and about triple the space mountain queue (counting both sides as 1).

the whole soarin ride is just the last spot where you finally have hope you might be next. First you spent some time outside on a winding path getting up to the middle of the moutains. It's about the length of kali queue. Then you go inside for your first switch back room that is about the size of great movie rides indoor queue. Then you enter the phosphorous switch back rooms after first passing the bottle refiller and water fountain (which you'll need you ahven't seen a/c yet). That is about the size of great movie rides indoor room again. Then you get the little tease of the lab with the avatar which is similar in size to 1 of the star tours rooms with a line. Finally you can see the final sorting but first you have to do the switchback room with the painted avatars on the wall. then you get sorted into your queue line which appears to hold enough people for 4 rides and based on ride length, that last spot alone can be up to an hour wait. Then you go into the preshow that distracts you for another 10 or so minutes with 2 rooms to get choosen and decontaminated.

Fastpass is the long winding path (kali style, side by side), then when you get inside you split off to a different hallway that can hold people, looks just like soarin's hallways before you ride. then you get merged in with standby for the queue line (and there is 2 sets so my guess is you go into the closer to fastpass lines and don't merge).

This is easily a 1-2 hour fastpass queue + 6-7 hour standby queue. In other words, on opening day in order for the ride to clear out by 2am, the are going to have to stop people going into it about 8pm if the line stretches all the way to the ride entrance under the tree. Oh and it just hit me, there is also ropes out under the tree that can probably hold another 30-40 minutes of line..

I'm going back thursday, I'll run a simple video of what it's like just walking through standby as they are using fastpass for the previews and standby is free to explore and see the queue.

I don't see a bathroom listed in the queue description above. I might wait a couple hours in line, but I would need a potty stop before I need a water refill. (I can carry water with me...) This queue doesn't sound like it allows a guest to leave for the restroom and return. I will need to use the standby line during our trip in May/June - Ideas?