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Avatar Flight of Passage

The flight of a lifetime

Connect to an avatar and fly over the breathtaking landscapes of Pandora on the back of an Ikran (Banshee).

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Opening

2017

Type

4D Simulator

Intensity

Moderate

Animal Kingdom

The best flight simulation ever created by Disney: fly on the back of a banshee over Pandora in a revolutionary multisensory experience.

Avatar Flight of Passage isn't just a simulator; it's a technological feat that redefines immersion. By straddling your own banshee, you feel every wingbeat and even the creature's breathing between your legs.

It is the star attraction of Pandora – The World of Avatar, offering spectacular views of floating mountains and Pandoran oceans in absolute 3D clarity.

Sensations

Total Immersion

An experience that engages all your senses for unmatched credibility.

Banshee Breathing

Banshee Breathing

The 'bike-style' vehicle inflates and deflates under your legs, simulating the creature's lungs during flight.

Scents of Pandora

Scents of Pandora

From the damp earth of the jungle to ocean spray, the diffused scents reinforce the illusion of a real journey.

POV

Flight Preview

Get a glimpse of the visual splendor that awaits you during your crossing of Pandora.

Analysis

The Gold Standard of Simulators

Flight of Passage remains, years after its opening, the most popular attraction in the park. Its success lies in a perfect combination of visual technology (giant 4K screens) and physical feedback.

Wait times are consistently long. It is crucial to use 'Rope Drop' or purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass to optimize your day at Animal Kingdom.

Wait

Extreme

Immersion

Total

Sensations

Sublime