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[FastPasser]

our group WAS told that we could stay after preview time.

neither one were advised they could stay after their Preview time to try to wait for FoP.

I can envision both scenarios being possible and likely as not all CMs working in Pandora were on the same page. Anything could been have said. It was a wild and crazy week.

 

[hiroMYhero]

I can envision both scenarios being possible and likely as not all CMs working in Pandora were on the same page. Anything could been have said. It was a wild and crazy week.

Hopefully everything is worked out before the first DVC/AP Preview day. CMs kinda roll with whatever happens but it'll be a completely different clientele when those Previews begin.

 

[rteetz]

im still waiting on a review of the lumpia
anybody eat one yet

Yeah I'm surprised I haven't seen any reviews.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Yeah I'm surprised I haven't seen any reviews.

The cast of The Chew raved about the lumpia.

It may be because lumpia isn't familiar to many people and those who are aware of it know lumpia as a savory food. Maybe if they said it's like a McDonald's Apple Pie but with pineapple custard, more people would try it.

The Wedding CM said his family tried 5 different food items and felt they were amazing - he was excited about these new food offerings!

 

[rastuso]

Yeah I'm surprised I haven't seen any reviews.

I haven't seen any really detailed reviews of anything, really.

No mention of how many screens are used in NRJ, or how many show rooms there are. No real mention of what all FoP does, ride wise, just vastly differing opinions of how much it moves. No reviews of the food, except one person saying the new drink was horrible.

Not even a review of the cheesecake ball.

Just "FoP is amazing", even though no details have been given to really back that statement up, unless you think Soarin' is amazing, which is, uh, not my opinion for sure. But that would clear things up at least.

Odd, really

J

 

[rteetz]

I haven't seen any really detailed reviews of anything, really.

No mention of how many screens are used in NRJ, or how many show rooms there are. No real mention of what all FoP does, ride wise, just vastly differing opinions of how much it moves. No reviews of the food, except one person saying the new drink was horrible.

Not even a review of the cheesecake ball.

Just "FoP is amazing", even though no details have been given to really back that statement up, unless you think Soarin' is amazing, which is, uh, not my opinion for sure. But that would clear things up at least.

Odd, really

J

I don't think it's easy to get an exact screen count. I think they do a good job of mixing the screens into the sets.

There have been food reviews. @yulilin3 had the blueberry cheesecake and enjoyed it. Most people have liked the rice bowls and the cheeseburger pod has been mixed.

I'm not sure what kind of details you want on FoP that haven't been given. It's a flight simulator.

 

[FastPasser]

I haven't seen any really detailed reviews of anything, really.

So far only CMs and their guests have attended the previews and there aren't that many CMs on these forums to begin with. And of the number that are on here, very few, if any, got tickets.

 

[giant4203]

I have a question or really trying to understand. The ride is being compared to rides at Universal ( I have not been ) so cant get a handle on that. I have also read ppl saying the movements are smooth. So is FoP smooth or jerky ? I consider Star Tours, Buzz , Toy Story, Frozen jerky. Just wanting to somewhat learn comparisons to know if my Mom can ride. Thanks

The ride experience is incredibly smooth

 

[cigar95]

When are the AP, DVC and CM soft openings ending? Any chance of a open to the public soft opening or are they all just for specific groups?

I can't disagree with Ryan that it may be unlikely, but if there is one, my guess would be on May 25 in the morning hours. That's the last day of the press event, the big event seems to be the previous day when the park closes early, and by that third day the press may be more interested in heading to Volcano Bay instead for their event.
This is coming strictly from the outside - those with more information may know better what's actually scheduled for that day.

 

[Cruisin Spartan]

I haven't seen any really detailed reviews of anything, really.

No mention of how many screens are used in NRJ, or how many show rooms there are. No real mention of what all FoP does, ride wise, just vastly differing opinions of how much it moves. No reviews of the food, except one person saying the new drink was horrible.

Not even a review of the cheesecake ball.

Just "FoP is amazing", even though no details have been given to really back that statement up, unless you think Soarin' is amazing, which is, uh, not my opinion for sure. But that would clear things up at least.

Odd, really

J

The DIS Unplugged did a podcast on their preview, and They also said some things on Twitter about it. As far as FoP goes, they said the best way to describe it is a mix of Soarin and Star Tours.

Hopefully that helps clear that part up a little bit.

 

[hiroMYhero]

So far only CMs and their guests have attended the previews and there aren't that many CMs on these forums to begin with. And of the number that are on here, very few, if any, got tickets.

And, CMs who weren't selected in the lottery still think FoP is a coaster. My CM friend, who also was shut out of the lottery, described the ride to them. When they asked how she knew, her answer was, "DISboards!"

 

[giant4203]

im still waiting on a review of the lumpia
anybody eat one yet

Had it today... it's delicious!

 

[yulilin3]

I haven't seen any really detailed reviews of anything, really.

No mention of how many screens are used in NRJ, or how many show rooms there are. No real mention of what all FoP does, ride wise, just vastly differing opinions of how much it moves. No reviews of the food, except one person saying the new drink was horrible.

Not even a review of the cheesecake ball.

Just "FoP is amazing", even though no details have been given to really back that statement up, unless you think Soarin' is amazing, which is, uh, not my opinion for sure. But that would clear things up at least.

Odd, really

J

I reported on things but said that if you wanted a detailed report on FoP to pm me because I didn't want to soul it for anyone. I also reviewed 2 food items and cheesecake and beer, the overall land, this was on 5/4

 

[FastPasser]

And, CMs who weren't selected in the lottery still think FoP is a coaster.

Are you saying that it's not?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Are you saying that it's not?

The CMs were surprised it's indoors on stationary seats in front of a screen...Entertainment CMs don't get out much.

 

[Dan Murphy]

How long does the actual FoP ride take? If already posted, sorry.

 

[rastuso]

I reported on things but said that if you wanted a detailed report on FoP to pm me because I didn't want to soul it for anyone. I also reviewed 2 food items and cheesecake and beer, the overall land, this was on 5/4

Found that, thanks. Seems like the food is not tallying up a good metascore, besides the cheesecake, which it's cheesecake, hard to screw up.

Still stand by my opinion that the overall opinions, all given so far by super fans and media has been fairly middling. And the only thing that is "fantastic" is Flight of Passage, which is like Soarin' which I think may be the most over-rated ride in Orlando.

J

 

[JDUCKY]

I watched a full video of river journey. Sure there is no overwhelming story but I don't think that's the point of the ride. Does it's a small world have an overwhelming storyline that develops during the ride? No it's about things within the ride. I'm just thinking you're one experience might not be like everyone else's. Everyone else who's been in so far differs from your experience.

It tells a story. Starts off kinda dark and foreboding. Then it gets brighter. Then more lively and music kicks in. Then the finale of the Shaman figure.

Theming is amazing and I like the music but fear this will be like the new mermaid ride in MK. Popular at open but a quick drop off

 

[rteetz]

How long does the actual FoP ride take? If already posted, sorry.

5ish minutes.

 

[rteetz]

Found that, thanks. Seems like the food is not tallying up a good metascore, besides the cheesecake, which it's cheesecake, hard to screw up.

Still stand by my opinion that the overall opinions, all given so far by super fans and media has been fairly middling. And the only thing that is "fantastic" is Flight of Passage, which is like Soarin' which I think may be the most over-rated ride in Orlando.

J

You are on a Disney fan site, along with all the fun reviews on the internet coming from Disney related sites. All the reviews you are going to find here are from super fans. If you want something else you aren't in the right place. CNET a tech blog site did a review of Pandora and thoroughly enjoyed Pandora.