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

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Having started reading the Harry Potter books back in elementary school and then picking up the books at Barnes and nobles when they would release, I was excited to try the butter beer too.

Wife and I shared a cold one and we were so disappointed. Maybe frozens better but I drank as much as I could of the cold one and still had to throw about half of it out.

I had just about the EXACT experience you had. Down to the Barnes & Noble book releases after reading the first three in elementary school! We tried the frozen and thankfully only got one, we couldn't finish it... way too sweet, not impressed :/

 

[rteetz]

Let's shift the focus back to Pandora and not Harry Potter please and thank you.

 

[FastPasser]

Another effort to get WDW Cast excited about Pandora before it opens. It strikes me as odd because thousands of CMs will be taking part in the previews at the real thing.
Cast Members are invited to virtually step into Pandora with special, Cast-exclusive photo opportunities that will digitally insert them into images from Pandora. Green screen photo booths will be placed at 13 locations around WDW from April 28-May 5.

 

[wilkeliza]

Another effort to get WDW Cast excited about Pandora before it opens. It strikes me as odd because thousands of CMs will be taking part in the previews at the real thing.
Cast Members are invited to virtually step into Pandora with special, Cast-exclusive photo opportunities that will digitally insert them into images from Pandora. Green screen photo booths will be placed at 13 locations around WDW from April 28-May 5.

They did similar pep rallys for New Fantasyland. One day we got popcorn to celebrate the carnival and Mickey Bars.

 

[yulilin3]

Local ap holder here, no fps left for any Pandora experience, today is the 30 day mark.

 

[publix subs]

Local ap holder here, no fps left for any Pandora experience, today is the 30 day mark.

yep. got on right as the clock turned 7. nothing.

 

[matthew_hull]

yep. got on right as the clock turned 7. nothing.

Yes; very disappointing. Have to resign ourselves to the reality of long lines.

 

[Zhoen]

What I'm seeing is "fastpass service not available for this attraction" which is different from the "there are no more fastpass times available" that I'm seeing for other rides . Does this mean that they have not unlocked them yet? I'm looking 60+ days out with an onsite reservation.

 

[FastPasser]

They did similar pep rallys for New Fantasyland. One day we got popcorn to celebrate the carnival and Mickey Bars.

Free snacks and a Pep rally, go team! I must have been off that day. This is just one of a handful of things they're doing to rally the troops, it's all good though.

What they could do to excite CMs is to lift or reduce the CM Main Entrance Pass Block-out dates that are in place until at least August.

I was there while AK was being built and I can't recall them doing as much as they're doing for Pandora to get us excited, and that was an entire park. It's more likely that I'm just old and forgot what actually happened.

 

[TmlndSpdwy03]

Free snacks and a Pep rally, go team! I must have been off that day. This is just one of a handful of things they're doing to rally the troops, it's all good though.

What they could do to excite CMs is to lift or reduce the CM Main Entrance Pass Block-out dates that are in place until at least August.

I was there while AK was being built and I can't recall them doing as much as they're doing for Pandora to get us excited, and that was an entire park. It's more likely that I'm just old and forgot what actually happened.

I don't remember a ton of hype either. I just remember being able to bring myself and the number of people on my main gate with me to preview the park prior to it opening. They offered the open restaurants at 50% off.

I am bummed that all the 30 day fastpassess were unable to book. I am hoping to get fast passes for both rides prior to my summer black out starts.

 

[CAS239]

Yep..Set my alarm for 6:57, on at 6:59 and waited until 7, no FP's left. Cmon Disney, hold back some FP's for 30 days out for us AP's

 

[FastPasser]

I am hoping to get fast passes for both rides prior to my summer black out starts.

I'm assuming that you also signed up for CM preview tickets?

 

[twebber55]

FP has been unavailable for the 27th for a couple of weeks now i believe

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Another effort to get WDW Cast excited about Pandora before it opens. It strikes me as odd because thousands of CMs will be taking part in the previews at the real thing.
Cast Members are invited to virtually step into Pandora with special, Cast-exclusive photo opportunities that will digitally insert them into images from Pandora. Green screen photo booths will be placed at 13 locations around WDW from April 28-May 5.

Wonder if they could keep that up for guests in the future ... even if they had it as a stand in Disney Springs and there was a charge for the photos - that would be kinda cool

 

[rteetz]

Merchandise!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-merchandise-for-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Merchandise!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-merchandise-for-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/

They're sooo pretty. I especially love the bioluminescent ones.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm going to try and get my hands on that LE Pin, I love the art

 

[JennLTX]

Merchandise!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-merchandise-for-pandora-the-world-of-avatar/

It's like the checks are just writing themselves... That is some seriously gorgeous stuff in there.

 

[wilkeliza]

Free snacks and a Pep rally, go team! I must have been off that day. This is just one of a handful of things they're doing to rally the troops, it's all good though.

What they could do to excite CMs is to lift or reduce the CM Main Entrance Pass Block-out dates that are in place until at least August.

I was there while AK was being built and I can't recall them doing as much as they're doing for Pandora to get us excited, and that was an entire park. It's more likely that I'm just old and forgot what actually happened.

Maybe it is just the park specific leadership? I know people always told me Epcot treated us pretty well compared to the other parks when it came to the "perks". Often had pizza parties, mickey bars, snacks, etc. I feel like it was at least once a month if not more. Have no clue if it is the same any more.

 

[Rivergirl2005]

So CM can begin testing the rides next week correct? Will they be able to give details about the rides? Hoping to here about the banshee ride and whether I could get motion sickness...soarin I am fine because of the wind in my face but idk about this new ride. Hopefully I can find out before the 30 FP time arrives