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

[DaisyJ]

I think it's silly to have one thread discussing Pandora. It's too big for people to search through, too many topics and many questions will just get lost.

It's a new land and people will have questions. You should let them stay open on the main board.

I totally agree. I'm not even going to bother with a (currently 220 page) thread. Putting them all in one thread is pointless. Just like the mega FP+ threads that no one bothers to read because they are hundreds of pages long.

 

[HydroGuy]

I understand your point. But, as you have probably seen, a Pandora thread pops open on a daily basis clogging the first page of the forum and there's a lot of people trying to discuss other things related to their planning. That's why big "official" pages like this exist, to keep everyone on one thread
Page one of this thread has all condensed information, plus if you would like to ask a question you are more likely to get a better answer here, where everyone is discussing the land, in a faster way.

I may post some observations from opening day on Saturday. It sounds like the mods would prefer all Pandora related posts just come right here to this thread then?

 

[DonaldDuck77]

I am following this thread only, so put me on the side of keeping all Pandora info on one thread.

 

[yulilin3]

I totally agree. I'm not even going to bother with a (currently 220 page) thread. Putting them all in one thread is pointless. Just like the mega FP+ threads that no one bothers to read because they are hundreds of pages long.

again, page one of this thread has all the info updated, it even has a section on reviews, the rest of the pages is just conversation and discussions. If you have a question feel free to post here, even if it has been asked already. No need to open a new thread for discussion that we have here.
BTW this is agreement from all mods of this forum

 

[Accident]

While we visited a CM said there was the capacity in the Queing system for a 6 hour wait ....

I think it might be longer. It seems like fastpass they could fit 2ish hours on top of the 6ish they can fit in standby, not counting the rope setup under the floating mountain.

 

[CAS239]

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

Frozen takes your photo just after you see the marshmallow man/abominable snowman and do that drop

Edit: someone already mentioned it

 

[rteetz]

Finally made it around to watching the videos of both rides. I am THRILLED to try the banshee ride but the river journey is about as boring as watching water boil. It looks astoundingly beautiful but there is no interaction of any kind, no story being told, nothing. Its a once-and-done kind of ride, imo. Does anyone else feel this way? I was just hoping for more after all the hype. Maybe I'm missing something?

Here is Flight of Passage. It looks AMAZING!

Technically Flight of Passage is not supposed to be filmed. Many here don't want to see the video of it either to not be spoiled. If you could do me a favor and put that video in the spoiler tag feature we have on the boards that would be great.

 

[rteetz]

I think it's silly to have one thread discussing Pandora. It's too big for people to search through, too many topics and many questions will just get lost.

It's a new land and people will have questions. You should let them stay open on the main board.

I disagree. Many of those questions can be answered on the first page. If not you can ask them here and they will get answered by someone.

 

[rteetz]

I totally agree. I'm not even going to bother with a (currently 220 page) thread. Putting them all in one thread is pointless. Just like the mega FP+ threads that no one bothers to read because they are hundreds of pages long.

The first page is all you really need to read. If your question can't be answered there you ask it and it will be answered.

 

[rteetz]

I may post some observations from opening day on Saturday. It sounds like the mods would prefer all Pandora related posts just come right here to this thread then?

And after if you'd like I can add those observations to our reviews section.

 

[wilkeliza]

Loved the movie, and generally agree, except with the overall assessment, the fact that the ride is SO dang short, is a MAJOR problem to us. Its not only short in time (last time we rode it was 4:58.) But that its so SHORT, physically. There ends up not being much there to see, despite that what there is is beautiful. The ride moves VERY slow to even make it last 5 mins. There is so very very little to it. As such, didn't really like the ride. I didn't mind the voice, or her signing. I had more issues with the "Animals" that are actually rather obvious screens. They weren't well executed.

I'm confused by you saying there isn't much to see. There is a ton to see in that 5 minutes. I wonder did you get a ride that wasn't working. All the "tricks" they used are what I actually went to school to learn how to do and I can tell you they are doing it at the best level I've ever seen. There were moments I was arguing with my fiance about what was projection and what was real.

I get not liking the ride I'm not going to argue about anyone on that but it seems like the people who didn't like it didn't want to from the start.

 

[rteetz]

For those who didn't see how Avatar fits with Animal Kingdom.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/why-pandora-fits-in-disneys-animal-kingdom/

 

[JennLTX]

For those who didn't see how Avatar fits with Animal Kingdom.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/why-pandora-fits-in-disneys-animal-kingdom/

That's a really good article, Ryan. Terrific job!!!

 

[lovethattink]

Not sure if it's been mentioned or not, the sustainable fish at Satu'li Canteen has switched from mahi to dogfish which is more fishy tasting.

I chickened out of FoP, but my husband rode. The wait time said 5 minutes. I waiting around 45 minutes from the time he entered the queue til he exited. He said he waited in a holding room for a long time. His phone didn't have reception from that holding room on.

The Na'vi River Journey was gorgeous. So many hidden gems in there as projections change. The attraction broke down shortly after we rode it. But when we rode it said 5 minute wait. It probably took us 5 minutes to walk the queue while taking pictures. We kept walking right onto the boat.

FYI, there is a piece of the Streets of America on the restroom in Pandora. The one that is closer to Tiffins, not the one by Satu'li. It's part of a fireescape from Streets hanging on the building.

One of the managers told us to pay attention to the changes in atmosphere. There's Na'vi influence, RDA influence and
ACE influence. He said that we were 60 years past the last movie. All the RDA stuff is faded and aged to show the passing of time.

 

[yulilin3]

His phone didn't have reception from that holding room on.

This is good to point out. I didn't have any reception down there either.

 

[rteetz]

That's a really good article, Ryan. Terrific job!!!

Thanks!

 

[aviva5675]

I went in to ROL expecting to be bored or think its too tame and short-- I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It is so well done and relaxing, rode it twice and will again.

 

[lovethattink]

I wanted to address the moderator decision about this thread and the DIS guidelines which state:

The DIS has a wonderful group of Moderators who have volunteered to assist our visitors and monitor the boards. Part of their responsibilities are ensuring that our guidelines are followed which may require that a thread is edited, deleted, closed or moved. If these decisions impact you, we ask that you respect them. Should you have any questions, please direct them to admin@wdwinfo.com. Any discussion about a Moderating decision that takes place on the boards could result in an infraction.

 

[DaisyJ]

Finally made it around to watching the videos of both rides. I am THRILLED to try the banshee ride but the river journey is about as boring as watching water boil. It looks astoundingly beautiful but there is no interaction of any kind, no story being told, nothing. Its a once-and-done kind of ride, imo. Does anyone else feel this way? I was just hoping for more after all the hype. Maybe I'm missing something?

Here is Flight of Passage. It looks AMAZING!

I agree with you. In fact, I'm considering canceling our FP for the river journey.

 

[Spridell]

While we visited a CM said there was the capacity in the Queing system for a 6 hour wait ....

The ride is amazing, the best I have ever been on honestly. But, that being said, I would NEVER wait 6 hours to go on it. I would say 2 hours tops if it was really hot day and wanted to get out of the heat.