DIS 20th Anniversary Event - Official Info

[jcb]

Don't wait too long to get FP+ for the Pandora attractions. When I booked them a couple of weeks ago, the FP+ return time was already at early afternoon.

I just checked. Avatar Flight of Passage FP+ are still available but return time is around 6 pm.
Na'vi River Journey is better, with most of the afternoon and evening available.

 

[disneysteve]

I know there's a thread somewhere on this but what's the prediction on which Avatar attraction will be more in demand? We can FP one and standby the other.

 

[jcb]

Looks like FOP is more popular. Perhaps because NRJ seems to be IASW (or LWTL) with glowing lights.

We broke up FP+ for Avatar / Pandora into two days.

 

[disneysteve]

Looks like FOP is more popular. Perhaps because NRJ seems to be IASW (or LWTL) with glowing lights.

That was my thought. FOP also looks to have lower capacity. NRJ can probably move people through faster.

 

[jcb]

Good points.

 

[rteetz]

That was my thought. FOP also looks to have lower capacity. NRJ can probably move people through faster.

I am not so sure about that. The boats only seat 8. The ride is also fairly short. I went with Navi River Journey instead of Flight of Passage. FoP has four theaters which would be higher than Soarin capacity. NRJ might be closer to Frozen capacity.

 

[dina444444]

That was my thought. FOP also looks to have lower capacity. NRJ can probably move people through faster.

FOP is going to have at least the capacity of Soarin'. There's going to be 4 theaters. The speculation on NRJ is that it will have capacity similar to Frozen.

 

[disneysteve]

All set. Got Flight of Passage for 5:50pm and the 9:15 showing of Rivers of Light which we haven't seen yet. Hopefully we'll be able to do standby for Na'vi River Journey while we're there.

 

[disneysteve]

I am not so sure about that. The boats only seat 8. The ride is also fairly short. I went with Navi River Journey instead of Flight of Passage. FoP has four theaters which would be higher than Soarin capacity. NRJ might be closer to Frozen capacity.

FOP is going to have at least the capacity of Soarin'. There's going to be 4 theaters. The speculation on NRJ is that it will have capacity similar to Frozen.

Oh. I guess I should read up more. There is plenty of FP availability right now. Maybe I'll swap that plan.

 

[disneysteve]

Although Soarin' certainly gets major lines on a regular basis so higher capacity doesn't always mean shorter waits.

 

[rteetz]

Although Soarin' certainly gets major lines on a regular basis so higher capacity doesn't always mean shorter waits.

True, either way there will be lines because they are both brand new. FoP also has a height requirement whereas NRJ does not.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That was my thought. FOP also looks to have lower capacity. NRJ can probably move people through faster.

It's still being debated - until it goes live

There will be 4 theaters to FOP and once Soarin added the 3rd it really cut down wait times ... and the River Journey is small boats, so might not have the throughput of other "dark rides". Also, the height restriction for FOP is pretty tall so some families will be more attracted to the boat ride

The expectation is that FOP will be the more impressive ride so interest is high, and they do seem to be the harder FP to get so far. FOP also has the whole "scan you to create your avatar and then create you custom Banshee stuff toy, etc." - so I think there is a lot of interest to ride that at least once. If I had to guess, I think for a while FOP will be the better ride to have FP first/more interest as those most excited to be there when the area is new are probably more excited about that ride - but long term it might balance out

 

[TheMaxRebo]

All set. Got Flight of Passage for 5:50pm and the 9:15 showing of Rivers of Light which we haven't seen yet. Hopefully we'll be able to do standby for Na'vi River Journey while we're there.

If you are interested in the "un"official thread there is a group of us meeting up for the 9:15 ROL and then going back into Pandora together to explore that

 

[uccats97]

I am not so sure about that. The boats only seat 8. The ride is also fairly short. I went with Navi River Journey instead of Flight of Passage. FoP has four theaters which would be higher than Soarin capacity. NRJ might be closer to Frozen capacity.

My thoughts exactly and that's what I did as well.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I am not so sure about that. The boats only seat 8. The ride is also fairly short. I went with Navi River Journey instead of Flight of Passage. FoP has four theaters which would be higher than Soarin capacity. NRJ might be closer to Frozen capacity.

I'm also interested in the queue experience for each ride. I could see there being a lot of interactive elements on the queue for the Navi River Journey that might get skipped with FP so of the two that might be the one I'd rather do the standby queue for

Or I could be completely wrong

 

[SleepingRebecca]

I'm also interested in the queue experience for each ride. I could see there being a lot of interactive elements on the queue for the Navi River Journey that might get skipped with FP so of the two that might be the one I'd rather do the standby queue for

Or I could be completely wrong

I agree that is why I am planning on using most of my time for this trip at Animal Kingdom unless of course the meet ups cause me to go other places. Have to be flexible until those are announced!

 

[Stay Puft Khymm]

The queue experience should be pretty interesting I think. My work neighbor down the way worked on some of the items that are involved. I wasn't allowed to see any of them, well that's my story here. LOL. Let's just say that when I told him I was going to be there, his eyes lit up. And he had a huge smile. Same with the employee that worked on this part of the project. Do I get in trouble for this?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The queue experience should be pretty interesting I think. My work neighbor down the way worked on some of the items that are involved. I wasn't allowed to see any of them, well that's my story here. LOL. Let's just say that when I told him I was going to be there, his eyes lit up. And he had a huge smile. Same with the employee that worked on this part of the project. Do I get in trouble for this?

I don't think so - I've read other reports of those involved with the Pandora project being very proud of the result and excited for people to see it and experience it

Now if you have some behind the scenes photos or video ... first I would love to see it ... second, that might get you in trouble

 

[Stay Puft Khymm]

Sorry, I should have just said, it will be really awesome. I have no pictures or video, I got kicked out and they closed the big doors. I do know that my neighbor got to see the working mock up and again I really believe both of the rides will be fantastic. They worked on their small part for almost a year I think, and yes I agree very proud on this work. And all the parts, my neighbor is very humble about what his company did, I saw one of the pieces, and just wow! I can't wait to see this all together and listening to his words on it.......are we there yet?

 

[bartleyosu]

Just bought our plane tickets and DD's park ticket (DW and I have APs)! @ShesAPirate We ended up flying from Philly. I looked at Newark but it was only about $20/person cheaper so not worth the trek up there for us. Thanks for the tip though.

Now to book Magical Express (our first time using that) and a couple of FPs. Our plan is to do AK on Wednesday evening and see Pandora for the first time.

If you go to unofficial thread, a lot of us are going Wed!