Pandora: World of Avatar General Discussion

[Prototype_82]

Any update on the live entertainment in Pandora? They cancelled the drum show awhile ago and are said to be rewriting it/ creating a new show.

 

[Skipper Justin]

It’s a live performance of the ‘99 hit “Blue.”

 

[shiekra38]

It’s a live performance of the ‘99 hit “Blue.”

Now I can get my cassette signed finally

 

[Alicia]

Well deserved.

Avatar Flight of Passage Honored with Industry Award for Outstanding Visual Effects | Disney Parks Blog

 

[Nick]

Well deserved.

Avatar Flight of Passage Honored with Industry Award for Outstanding Visual Effects | Disney Parks Blog

Agreed well deserved, although it didn't have much competition in 2017. The other nominees were...

• Corona: Paraiso Secreto – Adam Grint, Jarrad Vladich, Roberto Costas-Fernandez, Ed Thomas, Felipe Linares
• Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! – Jason Bayever, Amy Jupiter, Mike Bain, Alexander Thomas
• National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey – Thilo Ewers, John Owens, Gioele Cresce, Mariusz Wesierski
• Nemo and Friends SeaRider – Anthony Apodaca, Kathy Janus, Brandon Benepe, Nick Lucas, Rich Rothschild
• Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire – Ben Snow, Judah Graham, Ian Bowie, Curtis Hickman, David Layne

SW: Secrets of the Empire getting recognized as a nominee is well deserved, too.

 

[twebber55]

Agreed well deserved, although it didn't have much competition in 2017. The other nominees were...

• Corona: Paraiso Secreto – Adam Grint, Jarrad Vladich, Roberto Costas-Fernandez, Ed Thomas, Felipe Linares
• Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! – Jason Bayever, Amy Jupiter, Mike Bain, Alexander Thomas
• National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey – Thilo Ewers, John Owens, Gioele Cresce, Mariusz Wesierski
• Nemo and Friends SeaRider – Anthony Apodaca, Kathy Janus, Brandon Benepe, Nick Lucas, Rich Rothschild
• Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire – Ben Snow, Judah Graham, Ian Bowie, Curtis Hickman, David Layne

SW: Secrets of the Empire getting recognized as a nominee is well deserved, too.

I dont know Nick that Ocean Odyssey one was an incredible experience

 

[twebber55]

Disney: A wait not for the weary on Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom - Orlando Sentinel
great article today with quotes from Len Testa
not bad for Soarin 2.0

 

[Teebin]

What is the capacity on FOP? I recall people stating that the load time was atrocious...

 

[Mad Dog]

What is the capacity on FOP? I recall people stating that the load time was atrocious...

The posts that I've been reading from the prominent insiders on Magic have usually been saying 1200 an hour when all four theaters are working, which is problematical, since theaters still go down often.

 

[Alicia]

From the FoP article:

For locals eager to check out the buzz about the new ride or tourists who aren’t lucky enough to snag a FastPass, that could mean spending more than half of the day in line to ride one attraction at Animal Kingdom.​

Well, on the bright side, I guess that means Animal Kingdom is a full day park now.

 

[Teebin]

The posts that I've been reading from the prominent insiders on Magic have usually been saying 1200 an hour when all four theaters are working, which is problematical, since theaters still go down often.

Ahh. Well that article is not as boast worthy as it might seem. It will be a 105° day in Maine before I ride the thing.

 

[Mad Dog]

Ahh. Well that article is not as boast worthy as it might seem. It will be a 105° day in Maine before I ride the thing.

I wouldn't stand in that line for any attraction, Universal or Disney. 45 minutes is about my max. The ride hasn't been built that's worth three , four or six hours of my time in line.

 

[Miketheboss]

I feel like its worth an hour wait. Time goes by quick in that queue.

 

[Mad Dog]

I feel like its worth an hour wait. Time goes by quick in that queue.

Very rarely do I ever see an hour wait, though, for the stand by line. And I look at TP's chart every day. An hour line is like hitting the lottery.

 

[UNIrd]

Disney: A wait not for the weary on Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom - Orlando Sentinel
great article today with quotes from Len Testa
not bad for Soarin 2.0

Sure, and no mention of the operational issues that are causing this. This is basically Gringotts' first few months but now spread over 10.

 

[Mad Dog]

Sure, and no mention of the operational issues that are causing this. This is basically Gringotts' first few months but now spread over 10.

Yes. And if FOP had the capacity of Gringotts, FJ, Reign of Kong, Haunted Mansion, POC the lines wouldn't have to be anywhere near that long....The only real comparison is Frozen, which is new & doesn't have great capacity either.

 

[Nick]

Yes. And if FOP had the capacity of Gringotts, FJ, Reign of Kong, Haunted Mansion, POC the lines wouldn't have to be anywhere near that long....The only real comparison is Frozen, which is new & doesn't have great capacity either.

The issue is people get in line thinking they can fit in the ride seats and then make it there and can't. The amount of time between when you get on the RV to when the ride actually begins is way too long. If that could be cut down, they could increase capacity. If not then they'll always have this issue.

 

[Teebin]

Yes. And if FOP had the capacity of Gringotts, FJ, Reign of Kong, Haunted Mansion, POC the lines wouldn't have to be anywhere near that long...

Aren’t those attractions running at 2000 or more per hour?

 

[Mad Dog]

The issue is people get in line thinking they can fit in the ride seats and then make it there and can't. The amount of time between when you get on the RV to when the ride actually begins is way too long. If that could be cut down, they could increase capacity. If not then they'll always have this issue.

That's a special Disney issue that will probably never go away . Super sized is more the norm than undersized at WDW. And Disney fans are accustomed to fairly large seating arrangements. I recall the outcry with 7 Dwarfs coaster. Lots of unhappy campers.

 

[Mad Dog]

Aren’t those attractions running at 2000 or more per hour?

1920 for Kong (with 4 cars running) and 2000 plus for the others.