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

[jade1]

In regards to Pandora at night...I thought it was cool. There were areas that didn't have a lot of bioilluminescence which I think took away from the experience. I was personally expecting more with how much Disney was hyping the new land looking at night.

DD thought as well, still incredible. But simply saw too many "dark" areas-heck even just turn a street lamp in those she thought green (with a normal white light) would even help. Maybe they tried that and it looked worse?

Of course as mentioned-maybe some of the dark areas are just not currently lit, or will be one day. That would help a lot I would bet, and certainly easily attainable.

 

[mtemm]

If they do extend the 8am opening, is that for everyone or just for resort guests?

 

[HopperFan]

Has anyone see the new video on youtube posted just a couple of days ago that shows the room moving on FOP?

WOW!!!!!

It moves A LOT more than i think we all thought. Much more than 2 feet up and down. The new video looks more like a 3 to 5 feet up and down motion.

Looks like the entire room is on a hydraulic system.

I have to say after seeing that video now i know why the restraints are the way they are.

Amazing technology.

FF video to actual ride starts at 11:02

Spoiler

There was actually similar video posted 3 weeks ago done the same way. They set a camera with their bags in the cubbie so you are getting an unusual angle with a curved "garage door". First time we rode I missed half the movie because I was looking at the other riders, other levels and spent some time watching the back of the room. I don't think the break is much more than 2 feet.

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Nice to see this ............... posted 30 minutes ago ... there is hope.

Showcase of Wishes‏ @ShowcaseWishes
Flight of Passage 40 min standby

 

[rteetz]

I am a bit behind yet. I want to do a full pandora review with photos so it's taken me a while to get through 2000 pictures I took...

 

[wilkeliza]

I doubt they will sell them online since this is being sold as an "adopting process." There isn't really a way that a Banshee can "choose" you if you are online in my opinion. The amount of times I have been to Disney World and haven't been able to get a shirt I wanted were several times. I'm still trying to get a shirt from Disneyland when I was there in January. Whenever I call, they don't have it available still. I have also not been able to get an open edition pin that I have wanted on many occasions. To be honest, I'm surprised they didn't run out of banshees sooner, because I saw way to many banshee boxes when I was in the parks last week. it's hard to tell what Disney will do with the banshees being sold out, but time will tell. Hopefully they will have them soon.

I bought mine and the "choosing" me was so blah. I really didn't care for that part of the act. Choosing me basically was putting it on my shoulder and making sure it worked. The first one I chose didn't so I passed it up and found mine which I love. I really just wanted one in either color mixture of blue and purple.

 

[HydroGuy]

I'm making my plans for FoP in August. We went to the previews the first weekend but we one of the few groups who were not able to ride . We have APs, but we will have someone with us who will probably not have a hopper (it depends if I want to shell out another $55). So, we're thinking about going to a Morning EMH day even though we generally skip them because I think it makes the park more crowded. I need to make my FP+ starting tomorrow so I need to nail down my AK day.

* Is it better to try to go during EMH or during a regular day?
* How far in advance to you get to the gate? Does it depend on EMH or non-EMH? I understand they are currently letting people into the park early and holding them inside. We'll have a car so we don't have to worry about bus schedules.

I have been advocating the idea that normal WDW touring rules do not apply to AK for the time being. Which means do not skip AK because of EMH.

I would plan to get there at least 1 hour before EMH starts.

 

[SueM in MN]

There was actually similar video posted 3 weeks ago done the same way. They set a camera with their bags in the cubbie so you are getting an unusual angle with a curved "garage door". First time we rode I missed half the movie because I was looking at the other riders, other levels and spent some time watching the back of the room. I don't think the break is much more than 2 feet.

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Nice to see this ............... posted 30 minutes ago ... there is hope.

Showcase of Wishes‏ @ShowcaseWishes
Flight of Passage 40 min standby

I have not ridden yet, but from what I have seen and read, I think you are correct.
Some of the the things that look like drops are probably tilts, not drops.

 

[Gina Starr]

In case anyone was curious about merchandise: they still have the AP limited edition magic bands. As of last night the AP men's shirt was only available up to a size medium. And I found one single size 3x shirt in the whole store.
Also wanted to add some info about emh: there had been reports that fop was closing early during emh so that everyone in the line would be done by 1 am but I walked by at about 12:45 and the line was still open. The wait was posted at 90 minutes the whole night but I'm not sure if that was totally accurate because I never got in line.

 

[ThistleMae]

There's a difference between something that's limited edition, and just a regular item, though. When a LE item is gone, it's gone, and that's what makes it special. I would also hope that Disney would allow guests in Pandora while they're out of banshees to place an order with delivery, but I can see how ebayers might take advantage of that as well, so I can understand Disney not wanting to do that. Taking orders for something not in stock also opens Disney up to people wanting that for any item not in stock.

I'm sure once they get a hold on the stock situation in the park, they'll start to sell them online, so even if someone was there "once in a lifetime" they'll still be able to get it eventually.

I saw the banchee's online with Ebay. Folks are selling them for $ 100 and over. Insane!

 

[ThistleMae]

Flight of Passage test seat now available.

The seat reminds me of Captain Pike's chair from the episode of Star Trek, when he was crippled from an accident! Does this bring back any memories for you seniors out there...LOL? Any Star Trek fans out there remember this episode? I can't wait to try the ride!

 

[ArielRae]

The seat reminds me of Captain Pike's chair from the episode of Star Trek, when he was crippled from an accident! Does this bring back any memories for you seniors out there...LOL? Any Star Trek fans out there remember this episode? I can't wait to try the ride!

Your right!

 

[Spridell]

There was actually similar video posted 3 weeks ago done the same way. They set a camera with their bags in the cubbie so you are getting an unusual angle with a curved "garage door". First time we rode I missed half the movie because I was looking at the other riders, other levels and spent some time watching the back of the room. I don't think the break is much more than 2 feet.

The first video yes it didnt look more than 2 feet. But this new video def looks more than 2 feet at certain times of the ride.

I have ridden it 3 times, and the first time I did close my eyes at some points and still got the drop feeling in my stomach even with my eyes closed. So in order to achieve that it does have to have some kind of significant sudden drop. Almost like turbulence on an airplane.

 

[wareagle57]

How did EMHs go this morning? Anyone there?

 

[Disney & ME]

I collect Disney pins, and I'm just used to not getting the limited edition AP pins anymore. I showed up 2 days after Pandora opened and I wasn't able to get a pin. The CM said that they probably aren't going to get that pin back. I was just happy to pick up 5 other the open edition pins. So, I see your point, but I'm not surprised they sold out. The lines getting into that store last week were insane.

I too was hoping for an AP pin but didn't even get to set foot in Windtraders due to the lines. I had an opportunity right after I exited FoP from my first ride at a surprise early opening but instead opted for getting back in line to wait again. At only a 90 minute wait for the line, I thought it was the better option. When I went back later in the day there was still a very long line to get into the store.

Did you have breakfast or lunch at Satu'li Canteen? I had the breakfast pods filled with egg, bacon, cheese and spinach and thought they were awful. They were very dry and bland. I hear the cheeseburger pods are much better.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Did you have breakfast or lunch at Satu'li Canteen? I had the breakfast pods filled with egg, bacon, cheese and spinach and thought they were awful. They were very dry and bland. I hear the cheeseburger pods are much better.

I had lunch there and had one of the bowls.

 

[Disney & ME]

I had lunch there and had one of the bowls.

I will have to try those when I head back in October!

 

[HydroGuy]

The first video yes it didnt look more than 2 feet. But this new video def looks more than 2 feet at certain times of the ride.

I have ridden it 3 times, and the first time I did close my eyes at some points and still got the drop feeling in my stomach even with my eyes closed. So in order to achieve that it does have to have some kind of significant sudden drop. Almost like turbulence on an airplane.

Having ridden it twice myself and then watched the video linked by the PP, I was frankly surprised by the amount of motion that actually occurs. I agree with your assessment here.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Did you have breakfast or lunch at Satu'li Canteen? I had the breakfast pods filled with egg, bacon, cheese and spinach and thought they were awful. They were very dry and bland. I hear the cheeseburger pods are much better.

I had the cheeseburger pods for lunch and thought they were quite good - there is quite a bit of bun but I like those bao type buns. I didn't find the filling dry at all

I did the tofu bowl for dinner and found it to be quite good (I had the sauce on the side which I definitely used)

 

[Accident]

DD thought as well, still incredible. But simply saw too many "dark" areas-heck even just turn a street lamp in those she thought green (with a normal white light) would even help. Maybe they tried that and it looked worse?

the lighting doesn't appear to be fully functional yet. There is nights where it's really bright and others where you can't see anything. I had a couple conversations last week with some people who saw it multiple nights and they agree that it appears there is something off with the lighting.

I use the waterfalls as the marker, if you can see the water, it's working that night.

 

[RedSox68]

The seat reminds me of Captain Pike's chair from the episode of Star Trek, when he was crippled from an accident! Does this bring back any memories for you seniors out there...LOL? Any Star Trek fans out there remember this episode? I can't wait to try the ride!

YES, it does!