DAK Pandora - The World of Avatar opening day reports

[Rider]

Got another notification that the wait for Pandora is 1 hour.

Line for Flight starts in Africa now.

Also I used mobile order for the canteen and my food was ready in about 2 mins. Another guest I asked said they waited 10 mins in normal line.

 

[Bolt]

So they have phased closures for each LAND now, how would that even work with phases?

As stated by others, you queue in Discovery Island and when groups leave, new groups enter. If you have a FP for the rides, you bypass the wait.

 

[Ag11gani]

As stated by others, you queue in Discovery Island and when groups leave, new groups enter. If you have a FP for the rides, you bypass the wait.

But that's not a closure because anybody can get in, you just have to wait to get in.

 

[jt04]

Also for the record, Volcano Bay is at capacity too, not just Animal Kingdom!

Raven/Uni conspiracy.

Heh.

 

[Colter]

I'm curious, how are the guests enjoying themselves? I'm sure everyone who braved opening day expected the crowds, but are they finding it worthwhile?

 

[dvcbeachclub]

As of 1150 there are no phase closings as of now per management , not some random cast member....and that there has not been one yet nor do they expect one today..

 

[iMax]

Meanwhile on the other side of the country, it's almost 9AM in California and GotG:MB has a 240 minute wait.

 

[raven]

Hearing reports from some that actual wait time for FoP is around two hours.

FAKE NEWS!

 

[raven]

Also for the record, Volcano Bay is at capacity too, not just Animal Kingdom!

Well it IS Memorial Day weekend.

Raven/Uni conspiracy.

Heh.

Never even mentioned VB today but go ahead and blame me.

 

[Bolt]

But that's not a closure because anybody can get in, you just have to wait to get in.

I was telling you what phased entry to a land is.

 

[Hakunamatata]

FAKE NEWS!

The Russians have hacked Pandora. For the love of that Na'vi deity tree thing.

 

[sjhym333]

The Disney app shows 210 minute wait for Na'vi River and 250 mins for FOP. Wow.

 

[Rteetz]

I was telling you what phased entry to a land is.

Yep it's phase 3 for Pandora itself not the park. These are the only people being let in at the moment.

• Guests with FastPass+ for Pandora attractions
• Guests with eDAS
• Guests on VIP/DSA tours
• Guests with return times for Avatar Maker
• Guests returning for face paint touch-ups

 

[Rteetz]

Hearing right now the plan is to close the Standby lines at 9PM and reopen for EMH guests at 11PM.

 

[Rider]

Bathroom theme

 

[raven]

The Disney app shows 210 minute wait for Na'vi River and 250 mins for FOP. Wow.

But those times aren't accurate according to many people there. In reality the lines are longer.

 

[iMax]

By any chance does anyone know how the other parks are crowd wise?

 

[dvcbeachclub]

We just left the hysteria and are headed to epcot in an hour..we thought it would be nice and smooth doing that but when living with the laND has an hour wait as an example it's safe to say welcome to the holiday crowds all around

 

[Jabbas]

My sister was dying to go AK this weekend but went to Miami seaquarium instead. I told her Pandora with a 5 year old and 4 month old would be horrendous on Memorial Day weekend. She is so glad she changed her plans.

 

[wdwmagic]

Reports flying all over Twitter that Animal Kingdom reached a Phase 1 close due to capacity. Those with 1-day, 1-park tickets, those without pre-purchased tickets, and Cast Members using Main Entrance Passes are being turned away.

I have not been able to confirm any phase close. All guests are clear to enter.

Main Entrance passes have been blocked out for months for this day.