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

[CounselorX]

We had lunch at Satuli, and I have to say that it is now my favorite quick service location in AK easily.

That's a bold statement, since Flame Tree is my favorite quick service on property

 

[ashleymrush]

Walked into Pandora no line.
Ordered lunch at Satu'li with the mobile app, super fast
Talked to the manager and he said that they are adding it to Pizzafari, Flame Tree and Restaurantosaurus

Did they say how soon that would be?

 

[lovethattink]

I'm presently at Satu'li. No line to get in Pandora.

 

[PattyN]

We will be at AK next Monday. EMH is at 7 am (gah) so we are planning on being there. Am I right in thinking that buses won't run from Pop until 6 am? I thought I saw that they start an hour ahead of park opening. Planning on River first thing and then FP for FoP at 8:40. We have Tusker reservations at 10:20. I was thinking that usually should be no problem getting through a ride, but now I'm starting to worry that we'll get held up in the line. What do you think? I'm sure we need to get in the FP line on the dot- do you think we'll make it through in time?

 

[BenKling]

Now that everything is up and running for the general public, how are people fitting on the FoP? Does it seem like adjustments have been made to seats? Cast members more comfortable with telling people how to sit?

I'm like 95 percent sure should be ok to ride (based on YouTube and Twitter folks who've been successful) but any info would be great!

 

[Vicki Rickerd]

Back again and tried mobile ordering for the first time and it was amazing. It took me longer to actually enter in my order on the app (only because with custmized some things in my bowl) than it did for it to be prepared. Ordered at 6:16pm, my order was on the counter at 6:18pm.

Can you do mobile ordering from the regular disney app or is it done with something different?

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

For those who have used Rider Switch/Swap in the past few days:
Now that FOP has been open to all, is rider switch for those with FPs still handled the same as it is elsewhere? (Meaning not all in the party need a FP)
We currently have FPs for all of us, just at different times, but if we can get a Rider Swap for the 2nd group, I'm thinking I will go with my original plan and get FPs for the 2nd group to ride RJ with the little ones while we FP FOP.
I assume it's the same, but I don't want to lose our FPs if I change it and it's not the same, so just triple checking!

THANKS TO ALL THE REPORTING TOO!!!! Sooo helpful, and entertaining!

 

[Jetku]

For those who have used Rider Switch/Swap in the past few days:
Now that FOP has been open to all, is rider switch for those with FPs still handled the same as it is elsewhere? (Meaning not all in the party need a FP)
We currently have FPs for all of us, just at different times, but if we can get a Rider Swap for the 2nd group, I'm thinking I will go with my original plan and get FPs for the 2nd group to ride RJ with the little ones while we FP FOP.
I assume it's the same, but I don't want to lose our FPs if I change it and it's not the same, so just triple checking!

THANKS TO ALL THE REPORTING TOO!!!! Sooo helpful, and entertaining!

My wife and I both had FPs yesterday, and both got rider swap tickets. She didn't want to go again later, so I got 3 FoP rides in one day with 5-10 minute waits!

 

[lovethattink]

DHS seemed way more crowded than AK, both park and parking lot.

 

[CAS239]

We will be at AK next Monday. EMH is at 7 am (gah) so we are planning on being there. Am I right in thinking that buses won't run from Pop until 6 am? I thought I saw that they start an hour ahead of park opening. Planning on River first thing and then FP for FoP at 8:40. We have Tusker reservations at 10:20. I was thinking that usually should be no problem getting through a ride, but now I'm starting to worry that we'll get held up in the line. What do you think? I'm sure we need to get in the FP line on the dot- do you think we'll make it through in time?

Buses will be running more than an hour prior to park openings. Usually about 2 hours prior

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 what would you say it tastes like?

Ps I saw your Facebook your smile is infectious

it's fruity, mix of green apple and passion fruit

Also has anyone posted photos with the mountain photopass at night??? I'd love to see that.

I did not see any photopass Saturday evening but I'll keep my eyes opened today

Quick meet with @yulilin3 and her daughter, marciemi and my husband in green, and @AMusicLifeForMe and his dad at the test seat!
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And you can see how short I am

Awesome. I'll definitely use it at Flame Tree. Did he give a time frame?

Did they say how soon that would be?

No he just said soon

Can you do mobile ordering from the regular disney app or is it done with something different?

Yes. Regular app. If you go on it now on the Satu'li page you can see mobile ordering

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Let's see if this works.
Here's the video of me testing the vehicle, again I'm 5'2" 190lbs
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10213278710508070&id=1406401066

Thanks for posting - really helpful to see how one positions themselves

 

[FastPasser.]

And you can see how short I am

And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. As you know, I can relate to that.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Update: My Dad and I both rode FoP.
The ride is incredible in every way possible (my opinion). The ride is definitely intense, and I do agree with the Soarin + Star Tours comparison. I would say that it is worth the wait, but it is hard to fathom waiting 4 hours for a ride. It took us 15 minutes from the time of entering the FP area to riding the attraction. The FP line was interesting, but wish I could have seen the floating avatar. I can't wait to ride it again!

I still haven't been on Na'vi River Journey. I will probably do that during EMH sometime this week.

We had lunch at Satuli, and I have to say that it is now my favorite quick service location in AK easily.

So glad you both got to ride and you have enjoyed it so far

What did you get to eat? ( if you don't mind me asking)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Anyone try that multicolored drink??? Good?

The reviews I read have said it is very sweet - best to be shared

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Quick meet with @yulilin3 and her daughter, marciemi and my husband in green, and @AMusicLifeForMe and his dad at the test seat!
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Great picture - I always loved be when people who chat on threads like this get to meet in*real* life

 

[TLPL]

If i rope drop AK and go to FoP, what's the chance of finishing the ride by noon? We are going end of July, I am planning to go to AK three days, for first day I have booked FP for FoP at 8pm- 9pm ( will try to stay away from Pandora untill the evening), for the second day, I currently have the FP for river journey for 11am - noon. Will it work? Will I make it in time?

 

[PrincessV]

I survived opening weekend!

We went yesterday (Sunday, 5/28). Arrived at AK around 2pm and no lines, no wait to get into the park. Felt like a normal park day. We walked by the Pandora entrance and saw how they had it prepped for a queue, but there was no line waiting to get in. We didn't go in then. We thought we'd head to Pandora around 6:30 & eat at Satu'li before our FOP FP, but there was a looooong line to get in at that point. So we ate elsewhere and entered Pandora at our FP time.

Wow, wow, WOW! I'm so impressed with what they did - really amazing, the scale of it all, especially the floating mountains. The sight lines are incredible! And FOP blew me away; just astounding. Got to ride it twice thanks to the gift of an unused rider switch that matched our party size! First time, I was very comfortable in the seat. Second time, it squeezed me in so hard, I literally could not take a deep breath. And I'm only 5'1", 120lbs. IDK what happened.

We spent some time after just checking out Pandora after dark. The bioluminescence is very cool, but I think I actually enjoyed all the details in daylight more. Line for gift shop was crazy; easily an hour. 2 hour wait for NRR; we have FP for it in July, so we skipped it. We had our fill and skipped EMH.

I'm glad we have lots yet to explore for our next visit!

 

[Vicki Rickerd]

We will be at AK next Monday. EMH is at 7 am (gah) so we are planning on being there. Am I right in thinking that buses won't run from Pop until 6 am? I thought I saw that they start an hour ahead of park opening. Planning on River first thing and then FP for FoP at 8:40. We have Tusker reservations at 10:20. I was thinking that usually should be no problem getting through a ride, but now I'm starting to worry that we'll get held up in the line. What do you think? I'm sure we need to get in the FP line on the dot- do you think we'll make it through in time?

Same here, trying to figure out best time to get there. No fast passes for FOP. Hoping if we are there by 6:30 that will be good enough to keep the wait under an hour.

 

[yulilin3]

Asked an explorer about the conservation fund activity
She said that it's spotty on the app but if you go to facebook messenger and type explore pandora you will be conected to Fits.
And I'm sure you can do it from home. We did the four activities and were able to pick an animal for disney to contribute $10
Got screenshots and will post tomorrow