Avatar Flight of Passage – Everything You Need to Know

Ride Length

Motion Level

Individual Attraction Selection

Yes

Genie+

No

Flight of Passage Highlights:

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INTRODUCTION

“Fly” on the back of a mountain banshee, over the vistas of Pandora, during an exhilarating, 3D simulator dark ride. Avatar Flight of Passage is located in Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

QUEUE

The journey begins in the queue as guests begin an uphill trek around a massive root structure, over a land bridge above waterfalls to an authentic totem garden. Meandering passageways lead to a cave-like structure where the great–winged banshees, or Ikran as the Na’vis call them, are celebrated in paintings and majestic totems.

Next, guests enter an old, abandoned RDA facility with a laboratory partially restored. Here, there are scientific experiments in progress with references to habitat restoration, the ecosystem, water purification and the connection of all living things.

Next stop is the genetic matching room where explorers are scanned and genetic material is sampled to connect them to personal avatars in preparation for a flight experience. Once matched, adventurers board link chairs, don flight visors and prepare for the flight.

ATTRACTION

After entering a state-of-the-art theater, each guest straddles a single-seat simulator (like a motorcycle) that delivers a realistic sensation of riding a living creature. Guests will experience the swift and graceful movements of flight and even feel the banshee breathing beneath them. The multi-sensory experience uses cutting-edge technology and intricate special effects like never before.

 

This heart-pounding adventure transports explorers onto the alien planet of Pandora, offering lifelike encounters – splashing whale-like creatures, blowing wind, roaring banshees, and a threatening encounter with a flying predator. The exhilarating 4-minute flight through the sci-fi world of bioluminescence and floating mountains is orchestrated to a complex musical score recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra.

TOURING TIPS

Lightning Lane access for Flight of Passage is available for purchase as an Individual Attraction Selection. Standby wait times at this attraction tend to be very long.

Ride Restrictions: You must be at least 44 inches ( 112cm) tall to ride. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

You will be restrained on a moving vehicle at a significant height above ground.  This is a highly immersive 3D experience with sudden drops and acrobatic aerial maneuvers.  Those who have a fear of heights or are prone to motion sickness should not fly.

For your safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride.

Guests using an ECV must transfer to standard wheelchair, and then to ride vehicle.

Audio Description, Video Captioning and Assistive Listening available.

Ride Vehicle Restrictions: The seating and restraints of this attraction may prohibit guests of certain body shapes or sizes from riding.  A practice vehicle is available at the attraction entrance.

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SHOPPING

The main store in Pandora – The World of Avatar is located at the exit of Flight of Passage. It is known as Windtraders, and it features merchandise unique to this land.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Shopping at a Glance

INTERESTING FACTS

There are a number of Hidden Mickeys located in Pandora.

We have a collection of videos and press releases from before this attraction opened.

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FAQs

How long is Flight of Passage?

The ride takes 6 Minutes

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Will Flight of Passage make me motion sick?

The motion level is EXTREME.
3-D attraction with drops, turns and lots of action

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Is Individual Attraction Selection available for Flight of Passage?

Yes
Flight of Passage is eligible for IAS.

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Is Flight of Passage included in Genie+?

No
Flight of Passage is not included in Genie+

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