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

[Westcoastwild]

Well...two reactions:

1) dark rides really don't record well. It's probably a lot more immersive and detailed in person.

2) I'm the opposite. I can't ride many simulators because of motion sickness. I love Disney for these type of rides- and I like all the boat rides, even the lamer ones in Epcot. It's that awesome vintage attraction feel, and I can't wait. But not the same anticipation for flight. I'll ride it once but I bet it's like star tours which I haven't ridden I was a kid.

 

[Westcoastwild]

I think the place is missing 2 rides but it's a great start for now. maybe another thrillish and something more moderate or maybe even child oriented..

It's extreme opposites but not everyone can handle flight so I think it's a nice way to just relax, it's really short compared to everything else at AK that is slower paced which take 30+ minutes to ride. I caught a vlog by someone who is a die hard avatar fan and he immediately picked up that everything you pass is making their way to the shaman (but the beat you so where did they go if they got there faster?). It's got kind of that people mover feels to it and a way to see pandora at night without staying around to night for the kids. I personally think there was a lost opportunity to make a disneyland like outdoor boat ride around the land itself, there's enough rivers and stuff I'm sure they could have made it work..

AK is themed to be that relaxing type of experience so it fits in the same way ROL does.. they did screw up making it a ride you have to transfer unless their disability boats aren't in the water yet when I went but it seems to be billed as a must transfer ride which I feel is a mistake. 1 ride many can't ride even if they can transfer or walk on and another ride anyone can ride that's slow and peaceful but you have to transfer...

I don't know, I think it would be like me saying that it's lame they chose avatar because I didn't care for the movie. It'll appeal to people it appeals to and there are other rides the other people can ride. After having seen the video I definitely think the transfer thing is due to the design- tighter turns require smaller boats. You might make a boat that one wheelchair and one caretaker could ride, but I bet it wouldn't appeal to a lot of families, and it would cut down on ride capacity which would not appeal to Disney.

 

[Pacolovestacos]

Disney seems to have fallen in love with the cutesy little boat rides. I never expected Navi to blow me away. But at least it's something new to do at AK which was feeling a bit tired. This will spice things up a bit and spread the crowd out a bit more over time.

 

[JDUCKY]

I rode on the second floor, then on the 3rd floor and didn't notice any differences in the seats

It's more than than the level. There are four different theater rooms. Each with three levels.

 

[Accident]

It'll appeal to people it appeals to and there are other rides the other people can ride. After having seen the video I definitely think the transfer thing is due to the design- tighter turns require smaller boats. You might make a boat that one wheelchair and one caretaker could ride, but I bet it wouldn't appeal to a lot of families, and it would cut down on ride capacity which would not appeal to Disney.

That's where this ride is different. It moves back and forth more than you expected but I woudln't call it tight turns.. the boat may only have 2 wider than normal rows, it has this luggage thing on the back which basically hides the view of anyone else riding in front of you. I also think the back row is higher as we sat there and had an easy view over the first row.. It's also the only boat ride you step down into and up out of, there is no stepping over the side to get in. it threw me at first on how to get in as it looked like a large step down to the floor but using the seat it was simple. I think they probably have some boats with disability or maybe they are coming because it really seems like if you had one without the back luggage thing you could easily fit a wheelchair + 1 with room for 3 adults, or 2 adults and 3 children up front. basically a boat for just your family which is also strange there is no ride photo as it's the only place you might get only your family on a ride photo..

 

[Accident]

It's more than than the level. There are four different theater rooms. Each with three levels.

so 192 people per flight, 192 people hiding in the preshow rooms and what's the capacity of that last multi-line waiting area? I came up that it was 4 flights worth of people so about an hour wait if they are filling them all up not counting the preshow time. how long is the ride is it a 4 an hour or 5 an hour ride?

 

[Westcoastwild]

That's where this ride is different. It moves back and forth more than you expected but I woudln't call it tight turns.. the boat may only have 2 wider than normal rows, it has this luggage thing on the back which basically hides the view of anyone else riding in front of you. I also think the back row is higher as we sat there and had an easy view over the first row.. It's also the only boat ride you step down into and up out of, there is no stepping over the side to get in. it threw me at first on how to get in as it looked like a large step down to the floor but using the seat it was simple. I think they probably have some boats with disability or maybe they are coming because it really seems like if you had one without the back luggage thing you could easily fit a wheelchair + 1 with room for 3 adults, or 2 adults and 3 children up front. basically a boat for just your family which is also strange there is no ride photo as it's the only place you might get only your family on a ride photo..

Ah. I see what you mean. I didn't think that luggage rack area was so substantial. The step down at least seems poorly designed. My less mobile relatives will have trouble with that I think.

I agree the lack of photo is a bit odd but I don't like the ride photos anyway. It's more odd that Disney didn't go for the obvious cash grab there anyway.

But come to think of it, which boat rides have photos? I don't think Frozen or living with the land does. Jungle cruise, no. Pirates? That Mexican one in Epcot? Splash, but that's really more a thrill ride.

Have they ever retrofitted any rides for wheelchair use? Because if so, I think it's pretty likely we will at least see that here in a few years. They've put a lot of money into Avatar and I think they'll probably end up adjusting it for wider appeal.

 

[Accident]

But come to think of it, which boat rides have photos? I don't think Frozen or living with the land does. Jungle cruise, no. Pirates? That Mexican one in Epcot? Splash, but that's really more a thrill ride.

Frozen takes your photo just as you start to move backwards and let it go.

Have they ever retrofitted any rides for wheelchair use? Because if so, I think it's pretty likely we will at least see that here in a few years. They've put a lot of money into Avatar and I think they'll probably end up adjusting it for wider appeal.

I don't know if any got retrofitted but the loading platform on na'vi seems to be the right height to have wheelchair friendly boats. pirates I think would be difficult without redoing the loading platform and then you need to be able to unload as well.

 

[DaisyDuck001]

I don't know, I think it would be like me saying that it's lame they chose avatar because I didn't care for the movie.

I could say that too... didn't even want to see that movie. Would have preferred a whole different theme.

But come to think of it, which boat rides have photos? I don't think Frozen or living with the land does.

Actually, Frozen does.

 

[Westcoastwild]

I could say that too... didn't even want to see that movie. Would have preferred a whole different theme.


Actually, Frozen does.

Totally missed the Frozen thing lol. But I probably distracted by the length of the line

 

[JDUCKY]

so 192 people per flight, 192 people hiding in the preshow rooms and what's the capacity of that last multi-line waiting area? I came up that it was 4 flights worth of people so about an hour wait if they are filling them all up not counting the preshow time. how long is the ride is it a 4 an hour or 5 an hour ride?

Guess it depends upon how efficient load/unload is

 

[disneyholic family]

Guess it depends upon how efficient load/unload is

from what i understand at this point, not very efficient...
due to problems getting people to fit on the ride vehicle..

we're all wondering if DH is going to fit...
he's thin, but very tall with very long legs...(6'7" tall)...
i hope they put a ride vehicle outside so people can test it in advance to see if they'll fit...
there are several rides he can't ride at universal because of his height, but he's never had a problem at disney before..

 

[Ferrentinos]

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Thank you! Now I can be sure to visit at the right times to get the right menus!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Previews have ended and media week has begun. Private parties for the media were held at various locations around WDW tonight. But it's not just Pandora media events, MK is having media events as well.

Starting today through the 26th, groups of local and national media will be visiting MK for a look at the new offerings. On May 22, 23 and 25: various areas of the East or West Plaza Garden will be reserved for media groups during fireworks. On May 26th, radio stations will broadcast from Tomorrowland Terrace and East Plaza Garden.

Between the Pandora and MK media events, it's going to be an interesting week.

Not to mention Volcano Bay for those outlets that cover Disney and Universal

 

[Spork24]

I got the chance to go to the passholder preview yesterday. The navi river journey is obviously going to play second fiddle to flights of passage, but please don't judge this ride off of a video. There are so many details and it's visually stunning. It's a solid ride IMO.

 

[Spork24]

Well...two reactions:

1) dark rides really don't record well. It's probably a lot more immersive and detailed in person.

2) I'm the opposite. I can't ride many simulators because of motion sickness. I love Disney for these type of rides- and I like all the boat rides, even the lamer ones in Epcot. It's that awesome vintage attraction feel, and I can't wait. But not the same anticipation for flight. I'll ride it once but I bet it's like star tours which I haven't ridden I was a kid.

Not like star tours at all, compares closer with a 3D version of soarin. Star tours makes me sick, had no problem with FOP. They do a good job of keeping air moving in your face so you don't get hot with stagnant air like star tours.

Hope you enjoy it!

 

[yulilin3]

We're trying to keep all discussion on Pandora-World of Avatar on the official page. You can continue discussing over there.
I'm merging the threads.

 

[mommykds]

Any chance of a soft preview today? I couldn't get a passholder preview time as they were booked. My last day today so i was thinking of ak and seeing if they let more in. Or no chance since the media preview will be going on?ty

 

[yulilin3]

Any chance of a soft preview today? I couldn't get a passholder preview time as they were booked. My last day today so i was thinking of ak and seeing if they let more in. Or no chance since the media preview will be going on?ty

if you will already be there swing by and ask. I wouldn't go over just for that though

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I doubt that we will see more previews or soft openings, but who knows?

As for the river ride - if you enjoyed the movie, you will get the ride much more than if you either have not seen the movie or did not enjoy it. We loved the movie so loved the ride. Our only disappointments were the length (we wished it were longer) and the Navi singer toward the end. Her voice was grating and pulled us out of the emersive world. It would have been better to have her speaking or silent. Her singing along with that beautiful song ruined that portion of the ride for us.