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

[TheMaxRebo]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...he-world-of-avatar-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/
As the May 27 opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar draws closer, we are excited today to share a new interactive way to explore the immersive new land of Pandora and support conservation efforts on Earth. Connect to Protect is a new mobile adventure that invites guests to participate in conservation ‘missions’ with a digital scientist while exploring the incredible Valley of Mo’ara and helping protect the habits of at-risk animals here on Earth.

Upon entering the land, guests using the My Disney Experience app will be invited to instant message with one of the moon’s ecological specialists, Fitsimti “Fits” Buckley. Fits will guide you around Pandora, showing off some of the more exotic elements of the environment and sharing important messages about conservation along the way that can be applied both on Pandora and here on Earth.

After completing one or more missions, you will unlock a $10 contribution from Disney Parks, through the Disney Conservation Fund, or a $5 contribution just for discussing conservation. You will then get to choose how that contribution will help protect or restore habitats important to one of 10 threatened categories of animals: apes, elephants, butterflies, coral reefs, cranes, monkeys, rhinos, sea turtles, sharks & rays, and tigers.

Be sure to strike up a conversation with Fits this summer during your visit to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, to protect some special habitats and species right here on Earth!

that's pretty cool - and a good way to highlight areas without having the signage that they didn't want to have

 

[aviva5675]

This is cool. I think we were a little overwhelmed with getting to the rides and being hot, we didnt take as much time really to slowly check out all the paths and see what is there. It is amazing that inside Pandora you are immersed- you see nothing Disney or AK, or even hear anything. When we were starting to leave there was a sign directing to either Africa or Discovery Island, and I was like, oh yeah, guess you can go out there again!

 

[yulilin3]

It is pretty incredible that you really forget you are at AK, especially since AK is so green and all about nature and animals, so Pandora with all it's greenery and water falls seems to fit perfectly into that scene but you are so immersed in this other world, via sights and sounds and scenery that you are oblivious that just a few feet away is a whole other park

 

[AngiTN]

Am I the only one that sees the irony of this character's name? Fits Buckley?
I know they probably came out with this story and idea way before the FoP fitting controversy

Speaking of the fitting controversy, wonder how the media events next week are going to go in this aspect? Will they skewer Disney for this being their first ride with a higher "failure" rate?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Speaking of the fitting controversy, wonder how the media events next week are going to go in this aspect? Will they skewer Disney for this being their first ride with a higher "failure" rate?

Hopefully they address it - but more of in a questioning manner: what are the results you have seen? Have you been able to make any adjustments to address this?, etc .... as this has still been just preview events. Guess I just hope people wait until it is fully open and see what really happens - if once the 27th comes and there are significantly more people unable to ride this than other Disney rides, then, yes I think that should be highlighted "skewer" Disney for it

 

[AngiTN]

Hopefully they address it - but more of in a questioning manner: what are the results you have seen? Have you been able to make any adjustments to address this?, etc .... as this has still been just preview events. Guess I just hope people wait until it is fully open and see what really happens - if once the 27th comes and there are significantly more people unable to ride this than other Disney rides, then, yes I think that should be highlighted "skewer" Disney for it

Yes, good point. Especially if it comes out that it's not something that is required for safety
I mean, if the current minimum click points are also the minimum needed for a safe ride, that's one thing. But if they are just a random setting and they can be a bit looser and still equally as safe I hope they'll make adjustments.

I'm keeping my reading of current posts of people there for previews at a minimum so I don't get too many spoilers. Am I correct in that the test seat is still not installed?

 

[yulilin3]

Yes, good point. Especially if it comes out that it's not something that is required for safety
I mean, if the current minimum click points are also the minimum needed for a safe ride, that's one thing. But if they are just a random setting and they can be a bit looser and still equally as safe I hope they'll make adjustments.

I'm keeping my reading of current posts of people there for previews at a minimum so I don't get too many spoilers. Am I correct in that the test seat is still not installed?

not yet installed

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yes, good point. Especially if it comes out that it's not something that is required for safety
I mean, if the current minimum click points are also the minimum needed for a safe ride, that's one thing. But if they are just a random setting and they can be a bit looser and still equally as safe I hope they'll make adjustments.

I'm keeping my reading of current posts of people there for previews at a minimum so I don't get too many spoilers. Am I correct in that the test seat is still not installed?

it also seems like there are "tips" for fitting (sliding forward more, how to position your legs, etc.) so I hope part of the previews was so CMs were trained on how to position people, etc. - to at least allow the maximum number of people that can fit, to fit and be able to ride, etc. ... and then maybe they have made adjustments to some of the click points, etc.

My understanding is that the test seat is not out yet - though as the "click points" seem to be the issue, not the seat itself, I would think they would need CMs out there to help people test everything out, not just the seat by itself

 

[Hopefully]

Yes, good point. Especially if it comes out that it's not something that is required for safety
I mean, if the current minimum click points are also the minimum needed for a safe ride, that's one thing. But if they are just a random setting and they can be a bit looser and still equally as safe I hope they'll make adjustments.

I'm keeping my reading of current posts of people there for previews at a minimum so I don't get too many spoilers. Am I correct in that the test seat is still not installed?

Correct, not yet

 

[yulilin3]

a step in the right direction
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ms-evening-extra-magic-hours-next-weekend.htm

 

[rteetz]

Breakfast menu

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...he-world-of-avatar-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[Dashcomplete]

a step in the right direction
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ms-evening-extra-magic-hours-next-weekend.htm

what are people's thoughts on evening EMH? Should we be expecting a total zoo?!?

 

[wilkeliza]

it also seems like there are "tips" for fitting (sliding forward more, how to position your legs, etc.) so I hope part of the previews was so CMs were trained on how to position people, etc. - to at least allow the maximum number of people that can fit, to fit and be able to ride, etc. ... and then maybe they have made adjustments to some of the click points, etc.

My understanding is that the test seat is not out yet - though as the "click points" seem to be the issue, not the seat itself, I would think they would need CMs out there to help people test everything out, not just the seat by itself

Rides that have clicks and tests seats usually just put a green light that is easily seen (in this case where the screen is on the ride vehicle would be perfect). When you sit down you pull something like a lever for restraints similar to this or you pull down the restraint. It doesn't actually "click" but it has a circuit completer where the click actually needs to be and if the contact points touch the appropriate light lights up. So if you pull the lever and don't make it to the circuit completion then it is a no go if you make it the light turns on and you know you are good. Since it never actually clicks you in then no CM is needed.

The real thing they need to consider for this is not putting it somewhere kids are going to play on it. That is usually the hardest part of seats that are meant to practice transferring or to test rider size. Some people assume they are for photo ops and will spend way to much time letting their kids play on them when really people need them to either practice transferring or test size. I know the test track car had that issue when it was really there for people who need to transfer to practice and the Rock N Roller set up is actually in the old rider swap room.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

what are people's thoughts on evening EMH? Should we be expecting a total zoo?!?

I think it will be pretty nuts - BUT hoping not too much of zoo as it is limited to just resort guest and it is every night so that should hopefully help spread people out a bit (might just be optimistic of me though)

 

[Roxyfire]

what are people's thoughts on evening EMH? Should we be expecting a total zoo?!?

Yes and yet I still think it'll be a pretty great experience anyway.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Rides that have clicks and tests seats usually just put a green light that is easily seen (in this case where the screen is on the ride vehicle would be perfect). When you sit down you pull something like a lever for restraints similar to this or you pull down the restraint. It doesn't actually "click" but it has a circuit completer where the click actually needs to be and if the contact points touch the appropriate light lights up. So if you pull the lever and don't make it to the circuit completion then it is a no go if you make it the light turns on and you know you are good. Since it never actually clicks you in then no CM is needed.

The real thing they need to consider for this is not putting it somewhere kids are going to play on it. That is usually the hardest part of seats that are meant to practice transferring or to test rider size. Some people assume they are for photo ops and will spend way to much time letting their kids play on them when really people need them to either practice transferring or test size. I know the test track car had that issue when it was really there for people who need to transfer to practice and the Rock N Roller set up is actually in the old rider swap room.

I think it was also needing a CM to help guide you on how best to position yourself to fit - not just try and see what happens, etc. .... if people don't position themselves properly and it doesn't click they might assume they can't ride when in fact if they just positioned themselves different they could ride

 

[Roxyfire]

Breakfast menu

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...he-world-of-avatar-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

Welp I guess I'm gonna have to pop over one morning for breakfast, I want all those things.

 

[wilkeliza]

I think it was also needing a CM to help guide you on how best to position yourself to fit - not just try and see what happens, etc. .... if people don't position themselves properly and it doesn't click they might assume they can't ride when in fact if they just positioned themselves different they could ride

I mean having been on the ride it isn't that hard to grasp. I would imagine if need be an instruction card on the vehicle could work. I just don't think they'll actually put it out if it is deemed another CM will be needed to offer it. In any case while they might put one there it would also be the first person who gets pulled if someone calls out/short staffing happens or when break rotations are happening. There are only 2 ways your legs can go either in the L shape or V. The V would cause more problems but I know taller people have to do it if over a certain size but L should always be the first choice and going as far forward as possible. The only adjustment I could see easily being made to the ride vehicle is the knee/shin pad area. if they can open that up just a tiny bit more (which is what I believe they have already done between CM previews and AP previews) then a lot more people will be able to ride.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I mean having been on the ride it isn't that hard to grasp. I would imagine if need be an instruction card on the vehicle could work. I just don't think they'll actually put it out if it is deemed another CM will be needed to offer it. In any case while they might put one there it would also be the first person who gets pulled if someone calls out/short staffing happens or when break rotations are happening. There are only 2 ways your legs can go either in the L shape or V. The V would cause more problems but I know taller people have to do it if over a certain size but L should always be the first choice and going as far forward as possible. The only adjustment I could see easily being made to the ride vehicle is the knee/shin pad area. if they can open that up just a tiny bit more (which is what I believe they have already done between CM previews and AP previews) then a lot more people will be able to ride.

fair enough - I haven't been on so can't say first hand ... I just have read several reports where people indicated the CM told them to scootch up further, or to change the angle of their legs, etc. and then they were able to get it to click.

Will be interested it see after it opens to the masses

 

[wilkeliza]

fair enough - I haven't been on so can't say first hand ... I just have read several reports where people indicated the CM told them to scootch up further, or to change the angle of their legs, etc. and then they were able to get it to click.

Will be interested it see after it opens to the masses

Oh yeah there is definitely things you can do but the safety video even says step all the way forward and then sit down so if a CM has to tell you to keep moving forward then you must not be all the way forward. Part of me is approaching this from an ex-attractions CM and part is taking it as a guest. I know people don't listen/pay attention anyways but also making that a 100% has to be staffed position is not really the direction Disney has been going lately so I just don't see it happening.