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5 Things You’ll Love about Avatar Flight of Passage and 2 Things You Won’t

4. The Extra Touches Love: As with many Disney World attractions, it is the little extras that Imagineers build into a ride that really make it into an over-the-top experience.  Flight of Passage is not only loaded with amazing details, it features some incredible touches that really round out the experience.  As you ride, you’ll smell th

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5 Things You’ll Love about Avatar Flight of Passage and 2 Things You Won’t

5. The Motion Simulation Love: Theme parks have been using motion simulation for decades to add an exciting element to their attractions.  Those lurches, sways, and wobbles underneath your seat can really intensify the ride experience.  But it is possible to have too much of a good thing.  One of the biggest problems with motion simulatio

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5 Things You’ll Love about Avatar Flight of Passage and 2 Things You Won’t

6. The Visuals Love: It’s possible to find some video footage of the ride online, but any guest who’s ridden Flight of Passage will tell you that those clips don’t do the ride justice.  In the first place, the ride is a 3D attraction, and you lose a lot of the experience without the 3D glasses.  Further, a computer monitor can’t capture t

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5 Things You’ll Love about Avatar Flight of Passage and 2 Things You Won’t

7. The Storyline Love: The background of Avatar Flight of Passage involves the Pandora Conservation Initiative coming in to restore and protect Pandora after the disastrous aftermath of the Resources Development Administration’s mining practices.  Now, in association with Alpha Centauri Expeditions, tourists are offered the opportunity to

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5 Things You’ll Love about Avatar Flight of Passage and 2 Things You Won’t

Pandora – The World of Avatar created quite a splash when it opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  In particular, guests who were fortunate enough to ride Avatar Flight of Passage during their visit to the park exited the ride loudly singing its praises.  And why not?  It’s an immersive and exceptional motion simulator attraction that makes

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10 Ways To Pick A Disney Resort You’ll Really Love

1. Visit Resorts during Your Vacation Nothing beats actually being there, right?  This proves true on vacation as well.  Take a bit of time during your next Disney vacation to resort hop and explore other lodging options.  Visiting resorts, walking around the lobby and taking a glimpse at the pool and amenities at other resorts may result

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10 Ways To Pick A Disney Resort You’ll Really Love

2. Research By now you know that research is an important component of choosing the correct resort for your Disney vacation.  Chatting with friends that have stayed around the property, consulting the Disney website and calling guest services to clarify questions are great ways to learn what you need to know to make an informed decision w

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10 Ways To Pick A Disney Resort You’ll Really Love

3. Transportation Preferences Transportation discussion centers on convenience for most families.  For some, monorail travel is an iconic part of the Disney experience and they choose to stay on the monorail line.  Other families enjoy walking to a nearby park or snagging a boat and relaxing on the way in and out of the park. That being s

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10 Ways To Pick A Disney Resort You’ll Really Love

4. Special Considerations Convenience factors count for a lot at WDW.  If you are traveling with a large party, small children or those with limited mobility you may want to seriously consider a deluxe resort with access to boats, ferry service or the monorail. If you have the majority of your dining reservations in one theme park, you ma

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10 Ways To Pick A Disney Resort You’ll Really Love

5. Dining Preferences Yummy eatery options may be a factor to consider in choosing your resort.  Depending on your dining preference, price and dining schedule you will find the perfect fit at one of the resorts. Value resorts have large cafeteria style eateries perfect for snacks or meals with plenty of seating nearby. Some moderate and

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