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

[Orsino]

I had no problems with my ADR's, didn't even book at 180 days out. But....when any of my FP's are available, you know what happens to reservations....change, change, change. So, we will have choices to make. I will def. change any reservation for FOP...but anything else, I may not. Just so excited to be going! I'm working on my shoe choices now. Cool, comfortable and water proof. I have foot issues, so it's not that simple, otherwise I'd wear my crocs. Decisions, decisions! I wish I could visit Disney twice a year...come on megabucks! Love to read all these posts. It keeps my excitement going. Thank you.

Oh dear. Um. I'm not sure if it is still the case, but last time I went to WDW ADR's were a pain in the neck for getting FP. I don't remember the exact details, but I was stalking 4th or 5th FP+ and I found one that we wanted that would work for us, but the system wouldn't allow me to book it because I had and ADR like an hour later (it might have been more, I don't recall).
I mention this because it looks like you will be trying to get Pandora FP at the 30 day mark. I don't know how hard that is, but if the open time is around your ADR the system may not let you book it.
I've since switched to booking ADR's on a separate account to avoid FP collisions. I have no trouble meeting FP and ADR timelines so I don't see why Disney would restrict it in that way, but they do (or at least they did).

 

[Kudmani]

So this morning my 60 day fastpass window opened (for Sunday August 13th). Was on at 7am on the dot to make reservations, FoP fastpasses were all gone. Grabbed a Na'vi River Journey FP and Rivers of Light. Interestingly, the RoL FP'es were gone by around 7:30 am this morning. I went on the Touring Plans site and they say there were no FP available for August 13th as of 6:51 am (i.e. gone before my 60 day window opened). Also FoP FP's are gone for August 14th (tomorrow's 60 day window) according to touring plans.

I was surprised as I had been following the FoP availability on touring plans and I thought they were available at least 57 days before. But perhaps things are changing a bit or I am visiting at a busy time.

I was able to get FoP FP's for later in our trip (about 64 days out) when we plan to park hop back into AK.

Probably interesting to keep following this, but if you want FoP FP's you may need to plan for a day later in your trip (if you are staying on site).

I've seen several posts about MDE glitching this morning while TAs were making ADRs and other reservations. Maybe it is also effecting FP availability.

 

[wareagle57]

http://www.easywdw.com/easy/blog/animal-kingdom-pandora-rope-drop-touring-strategy-round-two-61117/

From the post linked

Squeezing through towards Avatar Flight of Passage at 7:28am or about ten minutes earlier than the rope drop I covered about ten days ago.

• Disney is making a conscious effort to get things going earlier in the morning and to increase capacity/efficiency at the Pandora rides. Expect to be let into the Park by 7:20am and on your way into Pandora by 7:35am with a regular 8am open.

So maybe not on the ride at 7:30 but entering the ride queue at 7:30. Sorry, I wasn't quite specific enough.

Right, reading the rest of his post, he isn't to the pre-ride video until a couple minutes before 8.

 

[OSUZorba]

I searched the thread, but the info didn't seem to be complete. I am working on touring plans and noticed that Na'vi River Journey has rider swap. Can anyone explain whether it is needed? We'll have an 18 month old with us, but have never had an issue with dark rides. Are they offering it to everyone with small kids or just sleeping babies?

 

[kate3177]

We're staying at animal kingdom Kidani Village and are planning on going to pandora tomorrow morning. We've got a FOP fp for 8:10 am. And we're going to try to eat at the canteen tomorrow evening. But I'm asking if anyone has heard anymore about stock on the banshees. My girls have both held back some of their spending money just hoping that there will be some in stock to tomorrow! Thanks for any info

 

[emi6891]

So this morning my 60 day fastpass window opened (for Sunday August 13th). Was on at 7am on the dot to make reservations, FoP fastpasses were all gone. Grabbed a Na'vi River Journey FP and Rivers of Light. Interestingly, the RoL FP'es were gone by around 7:30 am this morning. I went on the Touring Plans site and they say there were no FP available for August 13th as of 6:51 am (i.e. gone before my 60 day window opened). Also FoP FP's are gone for August 14th (tomorrow's 60 day window) according to touring plans.

I was surprised as I had been following the FoP availability on touring plans and I thought they were available at least 57 days before. But perhaps things are changing a bit or I am visiting at a busy time.

I was able to get FoP FP's for later in our trip (about 64 days out) when we plan to park hop back into AK.

Probably interesting to keep following this, but if you want FoP FP's you may need to plan for a day later in your trip (if you are staying on site).

I think it is true that it's changing because it is a busy time. That weekend is the first weekend that Silver AP are no longer blocked out, so maybe a lot of people take advantage of that. It may also be people trying to get one last summer trip in before school starts. We're going Aug 11-13 pretty much for both those reasons. When I made my FOP FP 2 days ago for the 12th, only late afternoon and evening were available at 7am and they seemed to be gone by the end of the day. I think for the time being, FP are only going to be available for booking at days over 62 or 63.

 

[Surr]

We're staying at animal kingdom Kidani Village and are planning on going to pandora tomorrow morning. We've got a FOP fp for 8:10 am. And we're going to try to eat at the canteen tomorrow evening. But I'm asking if anyone has heard anymore about stock on the banshees. My girls have both held back some of their spending money just hoping that there will be some in stock to tomorrow! Thanks for any info

I saw a couple kids yestetday with them walking around AK. I didn't go into the shop though so it is possible they brought them to the park.

 

[AngiTN]

We're staying at animal kingdom Kidani Village and are planning on going to pandora tomorrow morning. We've got a FOP fp for 8:10 am. And we're going to try to eat at the canteen tomorrow evening. But I'm asking if anyone has heard anymore about stock on the banshees. My girls have both held back some of their spending money just hoping that there will be some in stock to tomorrow! Thanks for any info

There is limited stock on some colors. They are coming in stock and going out of stock very fast. So what is current one minute is out of date the next. Unfortunately.

 

[Figment1990]

So this morning my 60 day fastpass window opened (for Sunday August 13th). Was on at 7am on the dot to make reservations, FoP fastpasses were all gone. Grabbed a Na'vi River Journey FP and Rivers of Light. Interestingly, the RoL FP'es were gone by around 7:30 am this morning. I went on the Touring Plans site and they say there were no FP available for August 13th as of 6:51 am (i.e. gone before my 60 day window opened). Also FoP FP's are gone for August 14th (tomorrow's 60 day window) according to touring plans.

I was surprised as I had been following the FoP availability on touring plans and I thought they were available at least 57 days before. But perhaps things are changing a bit or I am visiting at a busy time.

I was able to get FoP FP's for later in our trip (about 64 days out) when we plan to park hop back into AK.

Probably interesting to keep following this, but if you want FoP FP's you may need to plan for a day later in your trip (if you are staying on site).

Adding to this...

Tuesday (6/13) was our 60 day window for our August 12th arrival. I was on at 7am on the dot (actually kept checking from 6:55 on) and I was able to get FoP FP for Monday August 14 at 3:05pm (later times were also available). Nothing available in the morning. And I didn't book them immediately, it was closer to 7:15 or 7:30 maybe. Then I was able to get them for the same late afternoon times on Saturday August 19th as well. I was also able to see them for August 13th in the afternoon but I didn't book that day. Anyhow, so from my experience, YMMV, I was able to get FoP FP at 60, 61 and 66 days out, but not in the morning.

Na'vi was available for all three days I looked, and in the morning.

Both of my days (14th and 19th) are early EMH days, so that might play somewhat into more people planning to go to the parks on my days.

I also booked RoL for the 19th.

 

[dorchrislen]

Today was my 30 day window. I went in exactly 4 AM PST and was not able to find any FOP fast passes. I was able to get a Navi for just before noon. Just as I expected.
My first fast pass is for the Safari at 9:50 to 1050. Do you think I will be able to make it within that window after rope dropping FOP? It is for July 14 and I plan to be at the park at 7:45 AM for a 9 AM opening.

 

[IndyJammer]

Can anyone explain whether it is needed? We'll have an 18 month old with us, but have never had an issue with dark rides. Are they offering it to everyone with small kids or just sleeping babies?

If your kids can do IaSW, they can do NRJ!

Banshees were Out of Stock Yesterday - I'll be there to check again tomorrow night

 

[HydroGuy]

Today was my 30 day window. I went in exactly 4 AM PST and was not able to find any FOP fast passes. I was able to get a Navi for just before noon. Just as I expected.
My first fast pass is for the Safari at 9:50 to 1050. Do you think I will be able to make it within that window after rope dropping FOP? It is for July 14 and I plan to be at the park at 7:45 AM for a 9 AM opening.

I think you will be good with your plan. The only thing that could trip you up is if FOP has operating problems that morning. I would be ready to switch FP times for KS to later if needed. Also, I seem to remember having trouble with WiFi reception once we were near the FOP loading area. So be careful about that.

 

[OSUZorba]

If your kids can do IaSW, they can do NRJ!

Banshees were Out of Stock Yesterday - I'll be there to check again tomorrow night

That is what I figured. Any idea why they are offering rider swap on it?

 

[FoxC63]

Can you even name the last time a fire alarm situation happened at a Disney park?

Didn't BOG have a fire break out last month? Something was posted about it here I'm sure.

 

[ucfknight]

Didn't BOG have a fire break out last month? Something was posted about it here I'm sure.

Multiple "New" Fantasyland attractions have had fires with evacuation caused by fireworks fallout. 7DMT had one and Little Mermaid has had a couple of them.

 

[FoxC63]

Multiple "New" Fantasyland attractions have had fires with evacuation caused by fireworks fallout. 7DMT had one and Little Mermaid has had a couple of them.

Oh goodness! I did not know all this - where have I been?!

 

[IndyJammer]

That is what I figured. Any idea why they are offering rider swap on it?

I think it's just Disney being Politically Correct - they offer Rider swap for more attractions than you'd think. Some people can't handle lights or getting on to rides or...

 

[dorchrislen]

I think you will be good with your plan. The only thing that could trip you up is if FOP has operating problems that morning. I would be ready to switch FP times for KS to later if needed. Also, I seem to remember having trouble with WiFi reception once we were near the FOP loading area. So be careful about that.

Thanks for the great advice, HydroGuy! Will do.

 

[maryj11]

The rides are open, the satuli canteen, the place to get the lumpia and drinks is open and windtraders are all open. The drum shows go on and photopass places are up and running. The rest of the park is shut down. There really is no wandering. They have blocked off all but the trail from the entrance to ak leading to Pandora. It is very cool to sit and soak in the atmosphere and lines have not been horrible the last week or so during emh.

It would be so much better if the whole park was open.

 

[maryj11]

So this morning my 60 day fastpass window opened (for Sunday August 13th). Was on at 7am on the dot to make reservations, FoP fastpasses were all gone. Grabbed a Na'vi River Journey FP and Rivers of Light. Interestingly, the RoL FP'es were gone by around 7:30 am this morning. I went on the Touring Plans site and they say there were no FP available for August 13th as of 6:51 am (i.e. gone before my 60 day window opened). Also FoP FP's are gone for August 14th (tomorrow's 60 day window) according to touring plans.

I was surprised as I had been following the FoP availability on touring plans and I thought they were available at least 57 days before. But perhaps things are changing a bit or I am visiting at a busy time.

I was able to get FoP FP's for later in our trip (about 64 days out) when we plan to park hop back into AK.

Probably interesting to keep following this, but if you want FoP FP's you may need to plan for a day later in your trip (if you are staying on site).

I did my FP on Monday and there were plenty. I looked yesterday and there were still some. I made FP for the 15th and 16th. So that is odd there are none for the 13th and 14th. I got FOP for both days.