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

[ethanwa]

We have a FP for Flight of Passage at 9pm. Really hope we can get into Animal Kingdom and Pandora for it.

 

[poison ivy]

So, I guess the talk of the FoP queue line being able to hold 6 hours worth of guests was exaggerated? From twitter pics it seems the line is near the Africa exit and is being called a 3.5-4hr wait. Perhaps there is a bottleneck to enter the queue itself?

They were saying the posted wait times are only measuring from the point at the front of the ride entrance into the queue. But I didn't feel it was a 6 hr queue when we walked through - even with the FP+ riders. I refrained from posting pics to not reveal too much. It is a long queue though, but it doesn't take 10mins to get through with no wait.

 

[hawaiiangal]

I got to AK at exactly 5:30am. I was within the first 100 people in line once we got to the entrance by Tiffins. I went straight to FoP at open and was off at exactly 7:30am. I then went to the canteen for breakfast, line went quick - fruit plate was fresh and delicious, lots of seating. At 8:20am I went back to FoP for my FP time which was 8:10-9:10. I was back out front at 8:38am. I'm just sitting here people watching looking straight at the Windtrader and Pongu lines which are quite long. I got the extra FP in the glitch phase so I will be heading to River Journey in a few minutes for my 9:15-10:15 FP.

So glad I got here early.
The lines look very long, broken up and confusing.
I was lucky enough to also do an AP preview last Sunday.....pre-insanity.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

They were saying the posted wait times are only measuring from the point at the front of the queue. But I didn't feel it was a 6 hr queue when we walked through - even with the FP+ riders. I refrained from posting pics to not reveal too much. It is a long queue though, but it doesn't take 10mins to get through with no wait.

With FP+ getting most of the rides, the queue has to hold fewer guests to hit a 6 hour wait. I was on a 90 minute line last week with no FP+ riders and we were easily 3/4 of the way through the queue before we hit the crowd.

 

[publix subs]

also if it helps anyone here, i am 6'6" 315 pounds and i fit (quite uncomfortably but gosh darn it i fit) on FoP

Spoiler

 

[cigar95]

With Pandora opening today, my work is done there, it's off to other WDW locations to annoy and harass as many guests as I can.

FP, now that you're moving on, can you give us a little about what your position is?

(Also still curious about your subtle switch to a new account name a couple weeks ago, but would rather here about what you do for the company.)

And I'll add my voice to the many thanks.

 

[cigar95]

Anyone recall the last time DAK had a phase closure at any level?

 

[Regan117]

*thankful we will have a VIP guide for the 4th of July**

Stay hydrated everyone!

 

[poison ivy]

I got to AK at exactly 5:30am. I was within the first 100 people in line once we got to the entrance by Tiffins. I went straight to FoP at open and was off at exactly 7:30am. I then went to the canteen for breakfast, line went quick - fruit plate was fresh and delicious, lots of seating. At 8:20am I went back to FoP for my FP time which was 8:10-9:10. I was back out front at 8:38am. I'm just sitting here people watching looking straight at the Windtrader and Pongu lines which are quite long. I got the extra FP in the glitch phase so I will be heading to River Journey in a few minutes for my 9:15-10:15 FP.

So glad I got here early.
The lines look very long, broken up and confusing.
I was lucky enough to also do an AP preview last Sunday.....pre-insanity.

Excellent post. Love how it all came together. If you were only 100 back with EMH once you got thru the entrance, it sounds like the majority of people in line at the front of the gates were non-resort guests.

 

[CAS239]

Line to enter Pandora for standby starts at Tree of life, goes up toward the top of bridge heading to front of park, then wraps back down to island mercantile and toward pandora. First pic those on the left side is the line




Line for Starbucks



Line for safari starts near the music stage

 

[poison ivy]

also if it helps anyone here, i am 6'6" 315 pounds and i fit (quite uncomfortably but gosh darn it i fit) on FoP

Spoiler

Did you have to have a CM assist?

 

[Spridell]

These pictures are incredible.

People reporting on twitter that Pandora is full to capacity and AK about to stop letting people in?

 

[lobolabo]

Current wait times posted outside Pandora.

 

[FastPasser.]

FP, now that you're moving on, can you give us a little about what your position is?
(Also still curious about your subtle switch to a new account name a couple weeks ago, but would rather here about what you do for the company.)
And I'll add my voice to the many thanks.

You're welcome, but so as not to bore everyone or go off topic, I'll PM you later.

 

[lovethattink]

We have a FP for later for the river. DS is in rehearsal til noon. Not sure what I'm going to do, but @yulilin3 already claimed dibs to try to get my FPs if I cancel.

 

[FastPasser.]

Latest Advisory, as of 9:10am, AK is open to all Guests, however, the queue line to enter Pandora is now at more than 60 minutes. Only Guests who meet the following criteria are being allowed access to Pandora without waiting in line. Guests with confirmed mobile orders may no longer enter at this time.

Guests with FastPass+ for Pandora attractions
Guests with eDAS
Guests on VIP/DSA tours
Guests with return times for Avatar Maker
Guests returning for face paint touch-ups

 

[publix subs]

Did you have to have a CM assist?

i used the test seat, im currently in line. but the dude at the test seat was very nice and helped me figure out the perfect position. i didn't fit at first but after about 3 minutes we figured it out and i was half way into the green

 

[yulilin3]

Posted wait time right is 250 minutes.
I heard someone exiting say that from actual queue entrance out was 45minutes
Bathroom lines are crazy to, if you're coming and you need to go dont wait

 

[mshanson3121]

The resort guest line its not moving already.
Backed up.
Managers are saying maybe a 5 hour wait for non guests

I admit, this blows me away. There is absolutely nothing on earth (in the way of entertainment, attractions, parks, rides etc...), that I would stand in line for 5 hours for. It shocks me there are that many people crazy enough to do it. I wonder how many people will pass out from heat exhaustion standing in that line...

 

[poison ivy]

With FP+ getting most of the rides, the queue has to hold fewer guests to hit a 6 hour wait. I was on a 90 minute line last week with no FP+ riders and we were easily 3/4 of the way through the queue before we hit the crowd.

Did it take 90 mins? It sounds like the wait time may have been exaggerated if you were 3/4 through before lining up.