Reviews of Avatar Flight of Passage
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/21/2023
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
Waited 2 hours in line and the last 30 min we didn’t move.
Pros:
NothingCons:
No one is telling us if the ride is broke.Reviewed by MKFan Review Date: 06/16/2019
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
I can handle a basic roller coaster now (no cork screws), but just one and then I need a 10 minute break. I can't take anything that spins. I read up on the reviews before deciding to try this and checked out a few recordings of the ride. People were saying that if you like Soarin', you'll be fine on this. I love Soarin' and decided to go ahead and try Flight of Passage.
I take 1 motion sickness pill before bed the night before and then 1 an hour before I'm about to experience something that might cause it (per advice of a pharmacist - which seems to work for me). Well, I forgot to bring the motion sickness pills to the park with me so only had the 1 pill in me. The whole way thru the FP line there were signs, but I thought "Don't they have these signs on Soarin'?" and it doesn't bother me at all (even without motion sickness pills). So I continued. Boy did I regret it!!!
This ride starts out okay and is pretty cool. Then it picks up a little speed and does some twisting/jerking and comes to a stop. It was getting gradually worse, so I closed my eyes and just tried to relax. When It stopped, I was glad and was ready to get out, but saw we were just pausing. Then the thing takes off and it isn't just a visual thing. I felt like a rag doll in a washing machine that went bonkers. Horrible!!! I kept thinking, just let me get thru the ride without getting sick. Thankfully I didn't eat for many hours prior to boarding this thing. The ride stopped and I was not sure how I felt. That was the worst experience I've had with a ride in years (because I learned not to bother with things I knew I couldn't handle anymore... but the reviews kept comparing this to Soarin').
Next, I felt like I could hardly walk out of there and the walk goes on forever before you get outside. I planned on going to the nearest restroom and getting a wet paper towel for my neck/head and hanging out for awhile, but no restrooms anywhere nearby. (I cannot put words for that on this site.)
So, yes they did have warnings after I got my fastpass 60 days ahead and had this in my plans and didn't want to not try it after all that and then to not be able to get another good FP in exchange, but I thought the ride was horrible and I guess there are different types of motion sickness out there. If you can handle being tossed and turned and jerked every which way at rapid speeds, go for it (I guess). The only reason I'm glad the ride is in the park is that it takes the crowd to a place I won't be.
I didn't actually get sick, just felt awful. And here is a funny thing. I didn't feel good on any bus ride for the next 3 days of my stay AND I couldn't stand going on the pre-school Nemo ride at EPCOT the next day!!!
Pros:
It might be nice to see the view while soaring thru, but I had to close my eyes after maybe a half minute. If you're sure you won't get sick, it's probably a good ride.Cons:
Can make you sick, it's a long walk out and there are no restrooms nearby.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 01/04/2024
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
We had been planning our visit to the park for several months, eagerly anticipating the moment. Arriving at the park at 10:30 in the morning, we smoothly went through the registration process, which pleased us. We had purchased our tickets online, priced at $169 per person on January 2nd. Be attentive – online ticket purchases don't provide an express feature. While the park was clean inside, the overall infrastructure appeared quite dated for the considerable amount charged per person. There's room for significant improvement!
The vast queues for attractions were disheartening. For instance, the wait for Avatar exceeded three hours, and nearly two hours for the River Avatar. Even with an express ticket, don't assume immediate access; you'll still find yourself standing in line. Restaurants had daunting queues too. The safari ride left us disappointed, with a wait time exceeding 90 minutes and a sparse population of animals, rendering the park seemingly empty and unengaging.
If you believe the dinosaur attraction is captivating, think twice. After enduring a two-hour wait, the interior reveals very little of interest – it's dimly lit, and visibility of the few dinosaurs is quite poor.
The park left a highly negative impression; the price did not align with the experience. Consider twice before visiting this park. I would describe this place as a disappointment rather than an amusement.
Pros:
Animal kingdomCons:
ParkReviewed by Ellie92 Review Date: 08/29/2020
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
it made me super motion sick and you're like stuck you can't move like at all on the bike thing I absolutely hated it it actually made me cry a little which has never happened at disneyworld and I will most likely never go on it again.
Pros:
I honestly can't think of oneCons:
the whole thingReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/16/2023
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
I was so excited to ride this as I had heard so many great reviews, but I am really disappointed in the execution. The line wasn’t too bad (60 minutes on a Sunday afternoon), but still too long to wait for this ride in my opinion. It felt like lazy ride making with the entire ride stationed in front of one screen. It felt like those motorcycle simulator rides you can ride for $2 at an arcade. Very disappointing.
The views were cool & the seat pulsing like a breathing banshee was cool but overall, the ride is way overhyped with little to no actual “ride” to experience- it was more like a 4D movie. The rooms that you walk through in line were the coolest part, which should never be the case.
I think Disney had the chance to do some really cool with this ride and absolutely dropped the ball.
Pros:
Cool views, unique seating on the rideCons:
Underwhelming, stationary “ride”, short experience.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 12/14/2022
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
It was OK...it is just a big screen going no where. It is NOT a coastar or spectacular ride in anyway. The 3D effects are fine - I assume you could get from any 3D visor they sell at Best Buy.
Here us the break down:
30 min que - 5/10
45min que - 4/10
60min que - 3/10
2.5hr que - 0/10
We tried paying for fast passes and did ....what a rip off mess -- you can't get in their system....every ride must be booked and timed on line -- the system then randomly cancels your reservations for unknown reasons. Disney has become a total RIP OFF - they make you mad, angry and very frustrated. Steal all your money...and make you rip roaring angry and frustrated. And this is supposed to be a holiday ??
Pros:
a few minutes if nice sceneryCons:
LINE UPS 2.5 - 3 HRS LONG !!Reviewed by MLeota Review Date: 09/20/2022
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
Okay, so I know that this is a hot take. And I don't think what I'm about to say applies to most people getting on this ride. But I got completely overwhelmed to the point of meltdown. It barely qualifies as a simulation ride because of the extreme range of movement its does. I'm not a thrill ride person and I have sensory issues and this was honestly worse than some more \"thrilling rides\" FOR Me. Technically its beautiful and I don't wanna diss on it. But if you get sensory overwhelm approach with caution. Its loud, with overstimulating graphics, 4d effects smells.
Pros:
its a beautiful technological masterpieceCons:
its an overwhelming sensory landscapeReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/28/2023
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
I rode this for the first time during Princess Weekend, and I'm not a fan. I don't normally get motion sick from 3D rides, and am fine with Star Tours, Remy, and even non-3D rides like GotG. I think the setup is what affected me the most. I felt my face was way too close to the screen, messing with my perspective, and I didn't like the vehicle or restraints. I didn't really mind the back safety bar, but the front safety bar hit me in the solar plexus and I had to take short quick breathes. I also can't stand air in my face and really could've done without it blasting. I know it's part of the flying simulation, but I couldn't stand it.
Pros:
Beautiful sceneryCons:
Too close to the 3D screen, jerkyReviewed by Piper2010 Review Date: 07/23/2022
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Imagery was great but it made me super sick. I don’t get all the hype honestly. My entire family didn’t enjoy this one. My husband was very uncomfortable in the seat and felt very restricted. My son was overwhelmed and panicky. For us it wasn’t worth the wait at all and we would more than likely wouldn’t ride this one again even with no wait
Pros:
Beautiful imageryCons:
Made me motion sick Made my son anxious Uncomfortable and restrictive seating Looooong waitsReviewed by 4fordisney Review Date: 03/17/2020
Rating: (4) Recommended
So, the technology is advanced and you feel as if you are zipping around on the back of a flying banshee at super fast speeds, but I don't understand why it has to be so intense. It would be a wonderful experience if it slowed down 50%. In my opinion it was too much. My favorite part was when your banshee parks itself on the side of the cliff for a moment and you actually get a chance to look around at the stunningly beautiful scenery, but much too soon you're off again on a wild rough ride which I recall being a blur. I personally do not get sick on rides or simulators, but I did not feel good on this ride. My daughter did get very sick and it was a long terrible walk to the nearest restroom. Maybe in the future they can come up with a mild version like they did for Mission Space. As for now, I will not ride it again.
