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

[Roxyfire]

like the girl in the video said, she was willing to let herself be swept away and Tim was more critical, looking around at how things work. And again, that's the beauty of individuality. I think that if people go in with an open mind and allowing yourself to be immersed in it, you will have a better experience. Not to say that you can't find faults, because it has them, but going in with an open, positive attitude is better than going in expecting and wanting to hate it.

I think that's really good advice for any experience in life. I've seen a few people go on once in a lifetime type trips and dislike it because the food "isn't like home" or they "didn't want to get up early every day" and it's a real shame. There's nothing wrong with preferring your own home, hometown, or in this case, the other parts of WDW. But seeing or experiencing something different can lead you to a greater appreciation for the more familiar as well. Plus, liking something because you like it doesn't make you worse or better than someone else. It's individual. Ok I'll get off my soapbox now!

 

[rteetz]

Happy birthday @rteetz! Hope you find some time during finals to enjoy it.

Thanks!

 

[BuckeyeBama]

like the girl in the video said, she was willing to let herself be swept away and Tim was more critical, looking around at how things work. And again, that's the beauty of individuality. I think that if people go in with an open mind and allowing yourself to be immersed in it, you will have a better experience. Not to say that you can't find faults, because it has them, but going in with an open, positive attitude is better than going in expecting and wanting to hate it.

Agreed - at parks like WDW, as with movies, you need to be willing to suspend your disbelief to really enjoy the experience. You can choose to notice things like animatronics, and some of that is pretty cool, but to really become a part of the story, you have to accept things as they are portrayed. And, as with most things in life, we see what we expect to see - we come out with what we brought in.

 

[Flynnismine]

There will be a good number of us there this Saturday for either the DVC or AP preview. Chime in if you will be there this Saturday, DD and I are slotted for 3-5.

Hoping FOP isnt having issues and we get the chance to ride. DD(8) would love to have her face painted, if there's time after rides, food, shopping, and exploring. Has this kiosk been open during the previews thus far?

 

[robinb]

There will be a good number of us there this Saturday for either the DVC or AP preview. Chime in if you will be there this Saturday, DD and I are slotted for 3-5.

Hoping FOP isnt having issues and we get the chance to ride. DD(8) would love to have her face painted, if there's time after rides, food, shopping, and exploring. Has this kiosk been open during the previews thus far?

I'll be there on Saturday from 6-8! I will be really bummed if FoP has problems .

 

[twebber55]

There will be a good number of us there this Saturday for either the DVC or AP preview. Chime in if you will be there this Saturday, DD and I are slotted for 3-5.

Hoping FOP isnt having issues and we get the chance to ride. DD(8) would love to have her face painted, if there's time after rides, food, shopping, and exploring. Has this kiosk been open during the previews thus far?

ill be there this Saturday 6-8

 

[BigRed98]

Happy Birthday @rteetz !!! I have my finals this week, can't wait to get them over with!

 

[Tomh]

Spoiler

magic shot

Ok, that is pretty awesome!

 

[wilkeliza]

Saturday 3-5 as well!

 

[Tomh]

The other thing is that no one has mentioned shoe size and how far forward their feet can slide before the restraints are locked. I'm guessing Banks wears a large shoe size.

I would think smaller shoe size even with larger, muscular calves (me) would be okay. My DH thought he was complimenting me by saying how defined my calves are because I jog/run a few times a week. My only thought was, "Yuck - now they're even bigger!!" But that should be offset on FoP by my size 7 shoe.

You all are making me nervous now. I've lost a ton of weight over the course of the last year, but by no means am I a small guy, at 5'10, and near 200lbs. Add in my 13.5 extra wide feet, and huge legs from walking 8 miles a day plus, and it leaves me wondering.

 

[hiroMYhero]

You all are making me nervous now. I've lost a ton of weight over the course of the last year, but by no means am I a small guy, at 5'10, and near 200lbs. Add in my 13.5 extra wide feet, and huge legs from walking 8 miles a day plus, and it leaves me wondering.

I hope the specifics from giant will lessen your worries:

Sit as far forward on your chair as possible to get the back restraint where it needs to be...if you're a shorter/average size person, calf size will be a factor. If you're taller and have to sit with your feet in the tip toe position, it'll be inner lower thigh and upper calf dimensions. If you or anyone else you know doesn't fit, I'd recommend talking to guest services... if they receive enough comments maybe they'll go about putting in larger seats for larger riders

 

[rastuso]

Like I've said before, I have offered a detailed review, from my opinion, on FoP and anyone can pm me as I don't want to give all the details here not to spoil.
And I'm calling you out, you haven't reached out. If you were truly looking for a point of view answer you would ask, but you rather go negative just because some bloggers and Disney fans have said the ride is like Soarin (which you do not love) and Star Tours and that they think it's amazing.
TBH: if you are dead set on not liking it just from reviews you have read and heard and not experiencing for yourself that's fine. If you do not go see a movie because it gets bad reviews that is fine, it is your money. Just don't bash, and yes, you are bashing, other people's opinions just because you don't think xx ride is great or you think all Disney bloggers and everyone on Disney fan sites are super fans that won't say anything negative

I'm perplexed that not positive = bashing.

I'm as much a Disney fan as anyone. I've been to every Disney park except Shanghai and Hong Kong. I've traveled to Disney parks about 35 times, all including air or long drives.

But I also have seen Disney do very little in the US over the last 10-15 years. Magic Kingdom being fairly ignored, despite its growing massive crowds. And they haven't really mad a MASSIVE new E ticket in all of WDW in about a decade. Spider-man opened 17 years ago, and Disney still hasn't came close. Ratatouille is a kiddie version.

I was hoping Pandora was it, but unless there is something to FoP everyone is hiding it's not it.

And the more coming out about Star Wars, something I have incredibly massive hopes for, the more I start to worry. And Pandora doesn't quell my fears. This was 6 years in the making, and the best they could do was a C ticket boat ride and a Soarin' knockoff. That's what I see.

But YMMV

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I'm perplexed that not positive = bashing.

No one accused you of bashing Pandora - you are bashing the posted opinions of others - labeling them instead of accepting them as honest reviews.

 

[aprincessatlast]

I'm perplexed that not positive = bashing.

I'm as much a Disney fan as anyone. I've been to every Disney park except Shanghai and Hong Kong. I've traveled to Disney parks about 35 times, all including air or long drives.

But I also have seen Disney do very little in the US over the last 10-15 years. Magic Kingdom being fairly ignored, despite its growing massive crowds. And they haven't really mad a MASSIVE new E ticket in all of WDW in about a decade. Spider-man opened 17 years ago, and Disney still hasn't came close. Ratatouille is a kiddie version.

I was hoping Pandora was it, but unless there is something to FoP everyone is hiding it's not it.

And the more coming out about Star Wars, something I have incredibly massive hopes for, the more I start to worry. And Pandora doesn't quell my fears. This was 6 years in the making, and the best they could do was a C ticket boat ride and a Soarin' knockoff. That's what I see.

But YMMV

I get ya...Honestly I think many of the times disney fans are the worst critics. These boards are full of the optmisitic glass half full type. That is cool but I also like reading the half empty type too. lol There are other sites out there with plenty of that too. I think I am like you, somewhere in between. People here complained about things that did not phase me in the least on my last trip but rarely mentioned the things I took note of. As you said YMMV.

I am excited to see "real" person reviews because I am well aware of the things you mentioned previously about lifestlyers and mommy bloggers. I really liked Tim Trackers review as it seemed to be the most honest I have seen. It gave me a good idea of what reviews might follow once the general public have access. I don't think it is going to have as many rave reviews as initially thought of but that is just my opinion. We will see!

 

[hiroMYhero]

Dropping in again because "bashing" is freely being used...

Please remember there is the easily accessible "Ignore" function via anyone's Profile. It's helpful if you'd like to skip certain posts - easier than closing out of the thread and then returning.

 

[FastPasser]

You all are making me nervous now.

Based on what I've heard and observed first hand, less than 5% of riders are not able to ride FoP. Based on how you describe yourself, you should be fine.

 

[rastuso]

I thought TimTracker (YouTube vlogger ) did a fair assessment of Pandora yesterday. He had 3 people review the two attractions and he actually preferred NrJ over FoP (he likes boat rides).

Wow, he pretty much says exactly what I've concluded. Even saying FoP was a D ticket, which it really is. Sorry, a ride where you watch a single screen in an unusual seat is not an E ticket in 2017.

And again, those opinions were from people who walked right on the rides, in an uncrowded Pandora.

 

[rastuso]

like the girl in the video said, she was willing to let herself be swept away and Tim was more critical, looking around at how things work. And again, that's the beauty of individuality. I think that if people go in with an open mind and allowing yourself to be immersed in it, you will have a better experience. Not to say that you can't find faults, because it has them, but going in with an open, positive attitude is better than going in expecting and wanting to hate it.

That's your opinion. People who aren't optimistic all the time aren't bad people, just people not like you. I think they were all critical of both rides to some degree. Definitely not the folks saying a FoP is Amazing. Even calling out those that say they cried during FoP were over the top. If 6 years and hundreds of millions of dollars gets this, that's not impressive.

 

[rteetz]

Happy Birthday @rteetz !!! I have my finals this week, can't wait to get them over with!

Thanks! I agree with wanting to get finals done with too.

 

[BebopBaloo]

Happy Birthday Ryan! Best Wishes!!