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

[Haley R]

I hope you're right! The 8 AM opening is not an EMH as I understand it. I was hoping that arriving at AK around 8 would be early enough to do the NRR without a long wait. That was the plan with the 9:00 opening originally.

You’re right it’s just a normal 8 am opening. I’ve read from quite a few people that they showed up 20 minutes early and some right when the park opened and had no trouble getting on Navi. We have dah the night before so I probably won’t show up too early.

 

[musika]

Just wanted to report in that I was able to get FOP for 60+1. I logged in late in the day and there were several afternoon slots left.

 

[Somnia]

Can't wait to go back in September, hoping the crowds are a bit smaller by then (I know the rides will still have long waits), but I want to spend more time checking out the land and seeing it at night without being shoulder to shoulder like last year. The best part last year was first thing in the morning, in the rain when it was mid 50's outside because no one was there!

 

[Pdollar88]

Is AK regularly opening 20-30 minutes before official opening? It seems that way from MDE, but I haven’t actually been since the opening of Pandora.

I’d love to get a jump start on my rope dropping in March by getting in at 7:30 on an 8 am opening day.

 

[AngiTN]

Is AK regularly opening 20-30 minutes before official opening? It seems that way from MDE, but I haven’t actually been since the opening of Pandora.

I’d love to get a jump start on my rope dropping in March by getting in at 7:30 on an 8 am opening day.

Yes

 

[Degli]

Still trying for 2 fastpasses for FoP. No luck. I am 3 weeks out. Trying everyday. Any other strategies on grabbing 2? If I don't get, how early would you arrive to the park and how long should I expect the wait if we get right in line?

 

[AngiTN]

Still trying for 2 fastpasses for FoP. No luck. I am 3 weeks out. Trying everyday. Any other strategies on grabbing 2? If I don't get, how early would you arrive to the park and how long should I expect the wait if we get right in line?

Arrive at the park 90 min before posted opening time, give or take 15 min. This doesn't really cut down on your total wait time but it does cut down on your total wait time during park open time.

That said, I've gotten same day FP for FoP every trip, for 2. Some twice a day. But like you, I'm looking for some for about 4 weeks away, but I'm looking for 4 this time. I could look for 2 and 2 but that's just more trouble than it's worth. We'll do 4 or stand by. It's enough work to look for 2

 

[sachilles]

Those of you arriving an hour before rope drop, are you busing to AK, or taking a taxi/uber/minievan?
Are the breakfast locations open prior to actual rope drop?

 

[Degli]

Arrive at the park 90 min before posted opening time, give or take 15 min. This doesn't really cut down on your total wait time but it does cut down on your total wait time during park open time.

That said, I've gotten same day FP for FoP every trip, for 2. Some twice a day. But like you, I'm looking for some for about 4 weeks away, but I'm looking for 4 this time. I could look for 2 and 2 but that's just more trouble than it's worth. We'll do 4 or stand by. It's enough work to look for 2

Is there a strategy at rope drop for getting to FoP asap?

 

[AngiTN]

Is there a strategy at rope drop for getting to FoP asap?

Throw a lot of elbow

Mostly, just keep yourself to the left till you get to Tiffin's and then keep yourself to the right. If you are there at the first, near the front of the turnstiles, you'll be fine.

Though not sure what way they are sending folks up the Oasis area. They had been keeping everyone up and to the left, not sure now. Mostly walk with purpose to keep yourself in the front of the gang

 

[AngiTN]

Those of you arriving an hour before rope drop, are you busing to AK, or taking a taxi/uber/minievan?
Are the breakfast locations open prior to actual rope drop?

We Uber because we want the extra sleep time. Bus pick up times are much more unknown. I know what time (more or less) a Uber will get me.
I do not take Minnie Vans to AK. Their drop off point is beyond the last bus stop. Worse place they can be. Uber/Lyft is right at the front, near the trams. Much better. For getting to the gates. No bags here either, straight to the turnstiles for us.

 

[Ensusieasm]

Is AK regularly opening 20-30 minutes before official opening? It seems that way from MDE, but I haven’t actually been since the opening of Pandora.

I’d love to get a jump start on my rope dropping in March by getting in at 7:30 on an 8 am opening day.

More like 40 minutes early to get past the tapstiles, then 25 minutes early to be let in Pandora.

 

[Haley R]

Anyone with park hours that changed recently and needs a FP for fop go look. They just released some for my day (March 2).

 

[Degli]

Anyone with park hours that changed recently and needs a FP for fop go look. They just released some for my day (March 2).

Thank you soooo much. Just got my 2!!!

 

[Haley R]

Thank you soooo much. Just got my 2!!!

No problem! If they’re gonna make it this hard to ride the darn thing then I’m going to help anyone I can!

 

[Degli]

No problem! If they’re gonna make it this hard to ride the darn thing then I’m going to help anyone I can!

You guys on this thread are the best. We had to give up Navi but oh well...

 

[Haley R]

You guys on this thread are the best. We had to give up Navi but oh well...

Lol who cares about Navi. We are going to rd navi and it’s nice because we won’t have to show up as early to do it.

 

[Degli]

Lol who cares about Navi. We are going to rd navi and it’s nice because we won’t have to show up as early to do it.

I agree

 

[sachilles]

FYI.
We are 14 days out from arrival(2/27).
On a hunch from somebody posting similar on disboards....I looked to modify our navi river fp on March 1, and found a FOP fastpass for 8:30am which is before the listed parking opening as listed in the disney app. I tried this a day or 2 ago, and it wasn't an option.
Your mileage may vary. Don't give up trying.

 

[Linkura]

FYI.
We are 14 days out from arrival(2/27).
On a hunch from somebody posting similar on disboards....I looked to modify our navi river fp on March 1, and found a FOP fastpass for 8:30am which is before the listed parking opening as listed in the disney app. I tried this a day or 2 ago, and it wasn't an option.
Your mileage may vary. Don't give up trying.

Yeah, they just opened up 8am FPs.