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

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I wouldn't buy one on eBay.

The whole experience is to be "matched" with a Banshee. It diminishes the experience if there are only 2 different Banshees - perhaps that's why the CM said it may not continue for awhile - until they have more stock.

I think Disney would choose to sell them without the "matching experience."

To be honest, I'd much rather skip the matching experience -- I'm glad it sounds like they give that option. My kids think the banshees look cool and would like one for that reason, but since we're not fans of the film, I can't see them being interested in the "matching".

 

[AngiTN]

Can you give a review of the ease of use of the little handheld controls? I watched a few youtubes to see if it is something my daughter could master. She will be 5 on our trip at the end of this year and I'm wondering if her little hands will be big enough and strong enough to handle the controls.

They aren't hard to use the control but she may be too small to pull the control cord tight. DGD is tall 9 and she struggles to keep it tight. The cord needs to be held tight or it doesn't respond right. It can be a reach for some adults

 

[AngiTN]

I wish disney would put a limit on how many they would let one person buy. I don't begrudge someone selling a couple on eBay but sucks for families traveling down that want one and won't be able to get one at pandora

Will they still do the ceremony but give you an IOU?

I was told it is a limit of 1 per person

 

[AngiTN]

Haven't seen any comments about the make your own avatar doll. DGD did one. It was fun for her. A unique experience that she'd play with a lot. The one more note worthy item I found interesting the CM noted that she was creating an Avatar like we may have seen in their "documentary" called Avatar

 

[Capang]

Haven't seen any comments about the make your own avatar doll. DGD did one. It was fun for her. A unique experience that she'd play with a lot. The one more note worthy item I found interesting the CM noted that she was creating an Avatar like we may have seen in their "documentary" called Avatar

How much did those sell for and how long did it take? That's really neat!

 

[AngiTN]

How much did those sell for and how long did it take? That's really neat!

They are $80
We got an appointment that was about 10 min away so really no wait for that. Then it's abhor an hour wait for the completed doll to come back

 

[shrinkydinky]

What exactly is the whole banshee bonding experience?

 

[hiroMYhero]

What exactly is the whole banshee bonding experience?

Not sure if a YouTube has been posted but here's Attraction's video:

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I was told it is a limit of 1 per person

Glad to hear that. Someone said they saw someone buy 10 - but perhaps that was a one off/extenuating circumstance

 

[poison ivy]

Can you give a review of the ease of use of the little handheld controls? I watched a few youtubes to see if it is something my daughter could master. She will be 5 on our trip at the end of this year and I'm wondering if her little hands will be big enough and strong enough to handle the controls.

They aren't hard to use the control but she may be too small to pull the control cord tight. DGD is tall 9 and she struggles to keep it tight. The cord needs to be held tight or it doesn't respond right. It can be a reach for some adults

I saw a youtube video where a young girl around 5 didn't seem to be getting much of a response when trying one inside Windtraders. At one point it looked like they swapped it but still didn't seem to move much.

 

[Spridell]

Has anyone see the new video on youtube posted just a couple of days ago that shows the room moving on FOP?

WOW!!!!!

It moves A LOT more than i think we all thought. Much more than 2 feet up and down. The new video looks more like a 3 to 5 feet up and down motion.

Looks like the entire room is on a hydraulic system.

I have to say after seeing that video now i know why the restraints are the way they are.

Amazing technology.

FF video to actual ride starts at 11:02

Spoiler

 

[Shrill]

Has anyone had a very small child ride FOP yet? Ie tall enough but very thin, extremely small waist/ narrow torso and very slim legs? I'm wondering if the restraints have gone tight enough and whether they have kid sized glasses?

 

[FoxC63]

Not sure if a YouTube has been posted but here's Attraction's video:

I can see this becoming the hottest toy for Christmas for many fans!

 

[Capang]

Has anyone had a very small child ride FOP yet? Ie tall enough but very thin, extremely small waist/ narrow torso and very slim legs? I'm wondering if the restraints have gone tight enough and whether they have kid sized glasses?

Glasses are all one size I believe. The child should be fine with the restraints. I'm sure if restraints weren't going tight enough on kids they wouldn't have kids riding.

 

[Kebby]

Glasses are all one size I believe. The child should be fine with the restraints. I'm sure if restraints weren't going tight enough on kids they wouldn't have kids riding.

I'm wondering too.

Also, what rides are open during evening meh? Just the pandora ones? Are the other rides open until 11?

 

[tjmw2727]

I was told it is a limit of 1 per person

My dd got a banshee on Saturday evening opening day, the party in front of us checking out - 2 adults had at least 7 banshees and a few other items so I can say for certain the limit wasn't 1 per person. The party a few people in front of them (2 adults 1 child) had at least 2 or 3 of every item in the store, we were in line for a while and they were taking turns shopping. They were ringing them up for 30 mins by the time we got to the checkout (in the back only 2 registers) and their total was over $800 by the time we paid for dd's 1 banshee.

The bonding is just a tutorial on how to use the command functions, dd found it very helpful and fun but it isn't necessary.

 

[rteetz]

In the airport to head home. I will have a full Pandora review/report when I do get home.

 

[Shrill]

Glasses are all one size I believe. The child should be fine with the restraints. I'm sure if restraints weren't going tight enough on kids they wouldn't have kids riding.

I'm sure it's fine for typical kids. My DD while more than tall enough (she's almost 52 inches) is medically very underweight and always has been (she is almost 10 but weighs closer to a typical 5 or 6 year old): because she is closer to her age in height, that means she's just tiny: her legs are much thinner than most children. She is also a bit of an adrenaline junkie: I would hate to get to the front of the line, only for her not to be able to ride.

 

[yulilin3]

And the single rider line sign is covered
Bioluminescense its in full swing today.

 

[yulilin3]

3 photopass spots right now.