Flight of Passage: Soaring into an Extraordinary Avatar Adventure

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

Imagine straddling the back of a powerful, winged banshee as you dip and soar through the breathtaking landscapes of Pandora. This exhilarating experience is brought to life in the form of “Avatar Flight of Passage,” a groundbreaking attraction nestled within Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.

“Avatar Flight of Passage” takes guests on a remarkable journey through the mystical world of Pandora, inspired by James Cameron’s blockbuster film “Avatar.” The attraction seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology, storytelling prowess, and immersive design to transport riders into the heart of the lush and vibrant landscape.

As visitors don their 3D glasses and mount their own “Ikran,” or banshee, they’re treated to a sensory extravaganza. The attraction’s innovative 3D projection and motion simulator technology combine to create an incredibly realistic experience. You’ll feel the banshee’s heartbeat beneath you and the wind rush past as you glide above oceans, forests, and floating mountains.

What truly sets “Flight of Passage” apart is the emotional connection it forges. The attraction’s storytelling prowess shines as riders are linked to the banshee through a unique, scientific process. This connection enables participants to experience the banshee’s flight with all the accompanying emotions – from exhilaration to awe. The attention to detail, right down to the banshee’s deep breaths, adds an extra layer of immersion that leaves an indelible mark on visitors.

“Avatar Flight of Passage” also aligns with Disney’s commitment to environmental stewardship. The attraction’s narrative emphasizes the importance of respecting and preserving nature, making it a fitting addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a park dedicated to both entertainment and conservation.

Beyond the technological marvel and exhilarating flight, “Avatar Flight of Passage” carries a cultural significance. The attraction underscores the power of imagination and the ability of entertainment to bring people together. It’s a testament to the magic of storytelling that bridges gaps and transcends boundaries, as well as a tribute to the film’s universal themes of unity and harmony.

“Avatar Flight of Passage” isn’t just an attraction; it’s an otherworldly experience that taps into the wonder of imagination, technology, and emotional engagement. It’s a journey that whisks you away to a realm of beauty and awe, all while promoting environmental awareness. For those seeking to step into a fantastical realm and embrace the magic of flight, “Avatar Flight of Passage” offers an unforgettable adventure that stays with you long after you’ve touched down.

Disney’s “Broken” Top-Tier Attraction Leaves Guests Feeling Ill

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

One of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort is Flight of Passage, located in Pandora in Animal Kingdom. The attraction opened in 2017 to incredible wait times of 4+ hours, and still, years later, we can expect that during busy times of the year, wait times will climb to those large waits once again. Typically, the ride had around a two-hour wait, which is still pretty long for many!

The attraction is a flight simulator that allows us, Guests of Animal Kingdom, to hop on the back of a banshee by linking to someone who is Na’vi. Through this, we are able to deeply explore Pandora, the world of Avatar, through sights, scents, and movement. We recently reported on some Guests complaining about the state of the attraction, and now, those worries continue to grow.

It seems that riders are starting to notice blurriness and double vision when riding. 

Flight of passage blurriness/double vision. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this? I hadn’t ridden in over a year, but Flight has always been one of the more convincing experiences at WDW (with the exclusion of my ride last night, in which these problems were distracting). Maybe something with the glasses or how I was wearing them?

Flight of Passage utilizes 3-D glasses, but this should not make the attraction’s video footage look distorted in any way, as this Guest is noting that they experienced. It seems other Guests have also experienced similar issues in sections of the ride. One Guest replied stating, “I’ve had similar issues this pastime, but mostly just on the part where it’s in the dark cavern.” Another noted, “It’s the same for me, but it comes into focus as more of the bioluminescence comes on screen in the cave scene.”

The responses of Guests also experiencing this blurry, double vision sensation only continued to grow as the conversation carried on. Some noted that this may just be an issue with one theater, but not all, however, we cannot be sure what the issue is here, if there indeed is something broken with the attraction. One Guest noticed that the seat in which they were given made a huge difference in terms of ride quality, “I rode it twice recently. First time I was on the left side (spots 9-16), 2nd to last spot. Perfect. 2nd time I was on the right side (section for spots 1-8). Spot 1. Horrible double vision for most of the ride.”

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Another rider commented in agreement but also hopes that Disney is able to correct the issues as the blurry vision increases motion sickness when riding.

Glad it wasn’t just me! It was definitely amazing when it first opened but I’ve noticed it getting progressively blurrier. I thought it was just the location of where I was sitting but it looks like there are some mechanical wear and tear issues. I hope they fix it up though because I was getting more motion sickness due to it being blurry.

During recent rides, we can attest that there are certain sections that seem to have lost their crispness. Considering Flight of Passage is a separately ticketed Lightning Lane pass, and does not come with the typical Disney Genie+ options, many Guests expect the attraction to ride without flaw. And now, with Avatar: The Way of Water debuting its first trailer, we will likely see a new resurgence in the James Cameron-created franchise.

Verbal Fight Breaks Out After Disney Guest Cuts in Massive Hour+ Line

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

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When Guests go to Walt Disney World, they must always recognize that there are rules and regulations that must be abided, such as waiting in line for attractions.

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Walt Disney World offers many rides, restaurants, shows, and attractions at the four Parks. At times, the selection can be overwhelming which may cause stress for some Guests, especially when lines are long. Wait times can end up being hours long for attractions like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or Peter Pan’s Flight, but if a Guest chooses to enter the queue, they will have to wait in the order in which they entered.

Troost (@troost123456789) posted a TikTok yesterday showing an altercation in which a Guest appears to be cutting in line for Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The poster of the TikTok noted the wait time had hit over an hour. Please be warned that there is vulgar language used in the video. Viewer discretion is advised.

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The TikTok starts with a Guest asking the man who is seemingly cutting in line stating “Is he threatening you?”. This question is followed by the Guest reaching out and grabbing the other Guests near him. The Guest who was moving through the line stated, “You don’t understand, my father is waiting for ME”. The Guest who was seemingly cutting in line eventually walks away after ending the heated exchange with, “It’s not your problem”. There is a chance that the Guest was attempting to find the rest of his party which may have been further ahead in line, however, from the communication displayed in the video, that was not said.

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Walt Disney World has official rules and policy page which can be found here. Walt Disney World’s official statement on cutting in line and using vulgar language is as follows:

Please show common courtesy to fellow Guests and our Cast Members by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive, or offensive behavior, jumping lines, or saving places in lines for others. For your safety and the safety of others, please refrain from running except in designated areas. 

Disney World is located on private property and therefore can operate under its own rules and regulations. Guests who are unable to follow these rules are at risk of being removed from the park, or worse, depending on the situation at hand. Please be sure to always be aware of the rules set out by Disney before your visit to ensure you are not creating an unsafe or negative environment for Guests and Cast Members.

New Concept Art Released For Avatar Sequel

Posted on by Mathew Corn Uncategorized

The official Twitter account of James Cameron’s Avatar film franchise has released new concept art informing fans that they won’t just be returning to Pandora in the sequel, they’ll be exploring new parts of the vast world…

For fans of Avatar – Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, many of these scenes may seem familiar––and that’s because they are. According to film producer John Landau, instead of exploring new planets, all of the Avatar sequels will seek to explore the planet even further. Avatar 2 will focus on the underwater world of Pandora’s oceans. Some of the creatures featured in the attraction will also make an appearance in the sequel.

As for the new locations, like the large Jupiter-like planet and moons looming in the background, it will be interesting to see if these new locations make it onto new versions of Avatar – Flight of Passage in the future. Much like recent changes to Star Tours for the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the benefit to screen rides is that you can update the footage when things change.

Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana are expected to reprise their roles as Jake Sully and Neytiri, respectively, while new cast members include Kate Winslet, Edie Falco, Michelle Yeoh, and Jemaine Clement.

The second Avatar film is set to release on December 17, 2021.

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Woman Sprinkled With Urine When A Man Peed Inside Avatar’s Flight of Passage Queue

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

From the “You couldn’t even make this stuff up” file.

There’s a reason restrooms had to be installed halfway through the queue inside Flight of Passage at Pandora – The World of AVATAR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For months, guests had to make do with a queue re-entry pass to exit out to the nearby restrooms, but what if you weren’t even aware that existed? Or rather… what if you didn’t care?

In a wild new piece by the Orlando Sentinel rounding up various of outlandish theme park incidents this year, one in particular stood out to us, and with the recent addition of mid-queue restrooms at Flight of Passage, you could even call this story somewhat timely.

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According to an Orange County Sheriff incident report, a woman was urinated on earlier this year while in line for the attraction, which is notorious for its long wait times. The 22-year-old woman was in line when she suddenly felt something wet on the back of her leg. Upon turning around, she realized it was a man urinating in the queue right behind her. He had turned his back in an attempt to hide the scene, but the act was still in plain sight. The woman then kept her place in line for 20 minutes until she could alert a Cast Member of the incident.

In the incident report, the 46-year-old man stated “He would not have urinated if he thought he could have held it or made it to the bathroom without causing further issues.”

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The woman received a change of clothes, and as for the queue-urinal man, he was banned from the park for the remainder of the day. The mid-queue restrooms that were likely installed as a direct result of this and many more un-reported incidents, are history.

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