Pandora rides - do You need to have seen th3 film ?

[BucksBugsy]

We were sitting discussing FOP and ROL etc and wondering how much you will get out of the m if you haven't seen the film.

I know this is subjective but I think I watched about 15 minutes of the film before I got used but want to do the rides.

What are your thoughts on this ?

Thanks everyone

[The A team]

I’d watched it all, DH about half an hour and DDs none, we all really enjoyed both rides. I don’t think it’s essential at all, I probably got a little more depth from it but that maybe added a couple of percent to the experience.

[BucksBugsy]

Originally Posted by The A team

I’d watched it all, DH about half an hour and DDs none, we all really enjoyed both rides. I don’t think it’s essential at all, I probably got a little more depth from it but that maybe added a couple of percent to the experience.

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Thank you- that is what I was thinking too

[sha9]

For FoP I would say no, it’s an amazing experience even without seeing the film. The river journey ride is a nice ride but again you probably don’t need to have seen the film.

[mick]

Bugsy

Joan and I are possibly the only two people in the known universe never to have seen any of the Star Wars franchise films but we still went on Star Tours regularly.

Mick

[Princesa]

I’ve never seen the film and thought FoP was amazing. They fill you in with what you need to know when you’re queuing. I didn’t really get the river ride, not sure if that would make more sense if I saw the film but it’s just a little boat ride so fine. TBH I’d probably give this one a miss next time, unless the wait time was less than ten mins.

[nquart]

DH has watched the film, DD and I hadn't but we all enjoyed the rides and land equally. If anything, DD probably liked the theming the most!

[Guest]

I know I'll be in a minority here with my views on this but I think you'll be at an advantage not having seen the film as you won't have anything to compare it to.

I love the film and have seen it many times so I was excited to visit this area, in fact, Pandora was the only reason for me staying in Disney this year. What a colossal disappointment it was.

The next time I watch it, I'll be thinking, oh look, Orlando ...

[BevS97]

We watched the film specifically because we weee going. I enjoyed the film more than I expected.

I think it lends some context to the area with the plants and floating mountains and the animal you are riding on in FOP but it’s a cool ride anyway.

I liked the boat ride but it’s an It’s a Small world level ride. If you ride knowing that’s what you are getting it’s very Pretty. If you are expecting more you will be disappointed.

[kateh134]

We haven’t seen the film and thought FOP was amazing. Na’vi was
OK, and we don’t feel disadvantaged in any way from not having seen the film.