Disney Fanatic

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

2. The Line Dislike: As with any new or popular attraction, a big negative is the long wait time you have before you can experience the ride.  Flight of Passage is taking that challenge to even greater extremes, with wait times approaching six hours on some days.  It’s a credit to Disney’s Imagineers that even after that long wait, guests

Read More »

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

3. The Overall Experience Love: When Disney announced that they were going to create Pandora – The World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom, most guests had two very specific items on their wish lists: to see an amazing bioluminescent jungle like the one Jake encountered in the movie, and to experience flying on the back of a banshee.  With Avat

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »