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No single rider was in use. Based on how the ride functions I'd be surprised if they ever had a single rider line.
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We were there the day before the official opening, and I overhead one of the managerial CMs say the single rider line wasn't likely to be used. Maybe he meant in the near future.
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So what is FoP like? Is it the same as Soarin is set up? I just need a good explanation because I am not sure if I can do it...I can do Soarin but no more Star Wars Tours, motion sickness.....
Just wondering....
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For those that have been - would you suggest the early morning approach (and if so, the EMH 7am day or the normal 8am day?) or the evening EMH? We just planned a last minute trip for this weekend so no chance of a FP+ thanks! Can try for both but don't want to get up and an Uber at 6am if I'm just going to be in line for hours.
For those that have been - would you suggest the early morning approach (and if so, the EMH 7am day or the normal 8am day?) or the evening EMH? We just planned a last minute trip for this weekend so no chance of a FP+ thanks! Can try for both but don't want to get up and an Uber at 6am if I'm just going to be in line for hours.
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We were there on Friday, 6/2. That day, AK opened at 8am (No EMH). We drove ourselves and were parked and out of the car by 7am. We got in line at the turnstiles and were about 10 or so people back in line. At about 7:25, they allowed people into the turnstiles and we could go as far as across the bridge in front of the Tree of Life to where there was a rope. At about 7:35 they lowered that rope and allowed us onto the bridge that leads to Pandora where we were stopped by another rope. We were still pretty near the front of the crowd - about 30 ft back or so. At about 7:45-50 they lowered that rope and allowed us into the queue lines for the rides. I went to the River ride (which is on the left side) and DH & DS went to FoP (which is on the right side). When I finished walking through the River queue, I was about 30 people from the front. Once they started the ride at 8 am, I had made it on, rode, and exited the ride by 8:13. DH&DS exited FoP less than 10 minutes later. Going early worked out super well for us since we weren't able to make FP at 60 days because we were staying at Shades of Green this trip. My biggest tip is to be ready to GO when they lower the ropes. Don't run or shove people of course, but be ready to move. The crowd was large, but on the day we went they were quite polite. Everyone was respecting personal space so it wasn't too unbearable (I was a little worried about that because I get claustrophobic and am not a big fan of tightly packed crowds). The ride lines were 120+ by the time we got off them - less than 20 min after they had started running. Another tip, if you are interested in both rides. Ride FoP in the morning they way we did. Then, go back for EMH (they were having EMH from 11pm to 1am every night when we were there...I assume that's still going on but IDK for how long) and ride the River ride. We did this that night so DH&DS could try it too, and only waited 30 min. The line for FoP was still very long at EMH and they cut it off way before EMH ended because of that.
Good luck!
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We were there on Friday, 6/2. That day, AK opened at 8am (No EMH). We drove ourselves and were parked and out of the car by 7am. We got in line at the turnstiles and were about 10 or so people back in line. At about 7:25, they allowed people into the turnstiles and we could go as far as across the bridge in front of the Tree of Life to where there was a rope. At about 7:35 they lowered that rope and allowed us onto the bridge that leads to Pandora where we were stopped by another rope. We were still pretty near the front of the crowd - about 30 ft back or so. At about 7:45-50 they lowered that rope and allowed us into the queue lines for the rides. I went to the River ride (which is on the left side) and DH & DS went to FoP (which is on the right side). When I finished walking through the River queue, I was about 30 people from the front. Once they started the ride at 8 am, I had made it on, rode, and exited the ride by 8:13. DH&DS exited FoP less than 10 minutes later. Going early worked out super well for us since we weren't able to make FP at 60 days because we were staying at Shades of Green this trip. My biggest tip is to be ready to GO when they lower the ropes. Don't run or shove people of course, but be ready to move. The crowd was large, but on the day we went they were quite polite. Everyone was respecting personal space so it wasn't too unbearable (I was a little worried about that because I get claustrophobic and am not a big fan of tightly packed crowds). The ride lines were 120+ by the time we got off them - less than 20 min after they had started running. Another tip, if you are interested in both rides. Ride FoP in the morning they way we did. Then, go back for EMH (they were having EMH from 11pm to 1am every night when we were there...I assume that's still going on but IDK for how long) and ride the River ride. We did this that night so DH&DS could try it too, and only waited 30 min. The line for FoP was still very long at EMH and they cut it off way before EMH ended because of that.
Good luck!
We will plan to try this, thank you for the insights!!
So what is FoP like? Is it the same as Soarin is set up? I just need a good explanation because I am not sure if I can do it...I can do Soarin but no more Star Wars Tours, motion sickness.....
Just wondering....
It's the same ride system as Soarin, but it feels completely different. Each level is in its own room, so you won't see anyone's feet above you. The ride vehicle is kind of like a motorcycle, and you lean forward. The feeling of swooping is very pronounced. There is a lot of wind and mist in your face - some people say that helps with keeping motion sickness at bay. On the podcasts I've listened to, some people who have trouble with Star Tours do just fine on FoP, but some get sick.
I suggest taking motion sickness prevention medicine just in case (if that sort of thing works for you). I took Dramamine. I don't have a problem with Star Tours, but spinning stuff makes me sick, and Expedition Everest made my stomach lurch just that morning (no Dramamine). I had no problem with FoP.
BTW, the ride is fantastic! I felt way more like an active participant than I've ever felt in either Soarin or Star Tours.
It's the same ride system as Soarin, but it feels completely different. Each level is in its own room, so you won't see anyone's feet above you. The ride vehicle is kind of like a motorcycle, and you lean forward. The feeling of swooping is very pronounced. There is a lot of wind and mist in your face - some people say that helps with keeping motion sickness at bay. On the podcasts I've listened to, some people who have trouble with Star Tours do just fine on FoP, but some get sick.
I suggest taking motion sickness prevention medicine just in case (if that sort of thing works for you). I took Dramamine. I don't have a problem with Star Tours, but spinning stuff makes me sick, and Expedition Everest made my stomach lurch just that morning (no Dramamine). I had no problem with FoP.
BTW, the ride is fantastic! I felt way more like an active participant than I've ever felt in either Soarin or Star Tours.
Thank you for explaining it..... I don't take Dramamine anymore but from the sound of it would remind me of Star Tours.... and I did go on that for awhile but not since 2007...so I think I will skip it and just do the Boat ride...safer I think.
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Thank you for explaining it..... I don't take Dramamine anymore but from the sound of it would remind me of Star Tours.... and I did go on that for awhile but not since 2007...so I think I will skip it and just do the Boat ride...safer I think.
Actually, I think it's smoother than Star Tours. But if you have a problem with Soarin', you probably wouldn't like FoP. I, however, loved it!
So what is FoP like? Is it the same as Soarin is set up? I just need a good explanation because I am not sure if I can do it...I can do Soarin but no more Star Wars Tours, motion sickness.....
Just wondering....
I do get motion sickness and the first time on in I thought I was going to toss my cookies. It was very intense. The second time I took meclizine (Dramamine 2) before I rode it. I still had a bit of queasiness but it was as bad and I enjoyed the ride much more.
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Thanks for the info...and thanks for not including spoilers! I heard there's a Single Rider Line sign for FOP--did you see it? Was it in use? (I lost my FPs for FOP when I had to reschedule, after my sister's accident, so this is my best hope)
Last night they somewhat had a single rider line, though not like the other rides. I went through the main line, then at one point they break you into separate lines for the rooms. One of the lines they put the single riders in. We then got sent into the different rooms when needed.
I agree, this is 10 times better then Soarin. When I got off my first ride of FoP, my first thought was Soarin seems kinda boring now lol. I do still love Soarin though.
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thanks! Can try for both but don't want to get up and an Uber at 6am if I'm just going to be in line for hours. 
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