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

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[DisneyKoolaid]

In Pandora now, CMs telling guests that they may not be able to go on the attractions, several people saying "who wants to see the land? What's the point if you can't go on the rides?"

 

[rteetz]

I have added info regarding today's phased closure procedures to the first page as well as a little info on today's EMH. I will continue to update that as time goes on as I am sure EMH procedures will change a bit.

 

[IrishNYC]

How do you think FoP will be for younger children (8-10 range)? Too intense?

My DD will love it. She'll be 8 when we go in September. But she's a daredevil. If she's tall enough and wants to ride, we let her. I don't like to put my fears on my kid. Just my feeling about rides.

In Pandora now, CMs telling guerhatthey that may not be able to go on the attractions, several people saying "who wants to see the land? What's the point if you can't go on the rides?"

They're the same people that think AK and DHS are half day (or less) parks.

 

[HydroGuy]

Thank you for the review. We are planning two days at AK and now I think we will make both FP's for FOP after reading what you thought.

I think that is what I would do knowing what I know now.

 

[lovethattink]

I have added info regarding today's phased closure procedures to the first page as well as a little info on today's EMH. I will continue to update that as time goes on as I am sure EMH procedures will change a bit.

Thanks for doing a great job of keeping the first page updated!

 

[hawaiiangal]

Oh my...wow! I'm exiting now and that line to get in is crazy - snaking all through Lion king and on.....and there is a steady stream of people still coming in as I'm heading to the buses.

 

[rteetz]

Oh my...wow! I'm exiting now and that line to get in is crazy - snaking all through Lion king and on.....and there is a steady stream of people still coming in as I'm heading to the buses.

EMH is likely going to have to change. I am surprised they didn't do a hard sweep to get non-resort guests out between 10:30-11PM.

 

[emi6891]

Thanks for doing a great job of keeping the first page updated!

Agreed! @rteetz has done great with this thread!

On a side note, I have never been so appreciative of my AP and the opportunity to do the preview since seeing the pictures and videos of how crowded it was today.

 

[FoxC63]

A big heart felt thanks to @yulilin3 , @Accident and @HydroGuy for sharing your adventure with us!!! So grateful for your time, energy and thoughtfulness!

And a shout out to @hiroMYhero for informing us of her vomiting condition as we now know to steer clear when she's on board! Oneesan ga daisuki desu!

 

[rteetz]

CMs are telling guests in line for EMH that the rides are closed and they will only be able to experience the land itself.

 

[rteetz]

People already in line for Pandora attractions during EMH are being allowed to ride however no new guests are being allowed in the lines.

 

[Linkura]

People already in line for Pandora attractions during EMH are being allowed to ride however no new guests are being allowed in the lines.

Makes sense- current wait times on MDE are 75 for NRJ and 90 for FOP.

 

[hiroMYhero]

People already in line for Pandora attractions during EMH are being allowed to ride however no new guests are being allowed in the lines.

With an hour to go?

Guest Relations CMs won't be going home anytime soon.

 

[DisneyMaleficent50]

Sunday we are planning a long afternoon break then over to AK around 6pm as first fastpass is at 630. I was going to drive to avoid long transportation waits as it will be late when we leave. My question is about parking. Did the AK parking lot reach capacity on Saturday? Want to make sure i plan to arrive earlier if lot might be closed.....

 

[Linkura]

With an hour to go?

Guest Relations CMs won't be going home anytime soon.

Cheaper to pay Guest Relations CMs than to keep the rides running past 1AM?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Cheaper to pay Guest Relations CMs than to keep the rides running past 1AM?

You also have to factor in refunds or their standard of Anytime FPs that will have to include the Pandora rides.

 

[wilkeliza]

Cheaper to pay Guest Relations CMs than to keep the rides running past 1AM?

Yeah because if rides run past 1 am they have to pay GR, Security, and CMs of Pandora rides extra time if not getting into 3rd shift pay.

 

[Linkura]

You also have to factor in refunds or their standard of Anytime FPs that will have to include the Pandora rides.

Of course- but FPs don't cost money. I'm sure that'll be the standard for GR with refunds as an absolute last resort (maybe for people whose last park day is today).

 

[ELLH]

Oh my...wow! I'm exiting now and that line to get in is crazy - snaking all through Lion king and on.....and there is a steady stream of people still coming in as I'm heading to the buses.

Yep. We left around 10 and as we exited through Africa we saw guest form EMH lined up all the way to to Lion King, as you said. Thought to myself, what's the point of having to be nice that far back in line if the EMH is only two more hours. We are staying at AoA and DW and I both thought there is no way we would have been willing to do that tonight's.


On another note, we hung around after our NRJ FP which ended around 8:30 to watch the "drum show". I have no reason for this but I was expecting some sort of fancy opening celebration. A few folks around us thought the same and one fellow was live streaming the "event". Apparently they had heard there would be said "event". We waited for about 1.5 hours and all we got was the drum show. Now, I'm not knocking the efforts of the performers. But the show itself was just... lame. Of course, I can't blame Disney for making me hang around since it was my own assumption that made me do that. Just curious if anyone else did the same thing.