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First look at Pandora Fastpass+ Tiers and Animal Kingdom park hours extended

First look at Pandora Fastpass+ Tiers and Animal Kingdom park hours extended


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Those who logged into My Disney Experience at 6:50am were able to find that the Fastpass+ were already added to the system and found that Animal Kingdom park hours were extended.  

Fastpass+ Tiers

You’ll notice that beginning May 27, 2017, Animal Kingdom will separate its attractions by Tiers.  Tier One will be Avatar Flight of Passage and Navi River Journey.  Tier Two are all remaining attractions.  You may only book 1 Tier One attraction PER DAY.

You then choose 2 Tier Two Fastpass+ per day.  (If you don’t want a Tier One Pandora attraction, you may choose 3 of the Tier Two attractions).  Once you’ve used all 3 Fastpass+, you can book ANY Fastpass+ that is available in the system.

First look at Pandora Fastpass+ Tiers and Animal Kingdom park hours extended

I would book one Avatar Fastpass and then ride the other attraction at park opening or in the Late Extra Magic Hours.  The Avatar Flight of Passage attraction is like Soarin’ with a 44″ height requirement and it will have FOUR theaters.  Navi River Journey is a boat attraction like it’s a small world or Pirates of the Caribbean.

You’ll want to see Pandora after dark as well as everything will come to life in bright, vibrant light!

Animal Kingdom Park Hours Extended

In addition to seeing the new Tier System, I noticed that the park hours were extended from May 27 through July 4, 2017.  Rivers of Light is also offering an extra show nightly.  You’ll find all the updates on my Crowd Calendars.  Disney HAS officially added the Nightly Late Extra Magic Hours that you’ll find on my Crowd Calendars, but that announcement should be coming shortly!

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Alysse Boschen

Monday 8th of May 2017

Do you still need to go to the Kiosks after you've used 3 FP+? Or can you add additional ones on your MDE app via iphone. Last time i was there (feb 2016) we had to wait on a Kiosk line to get 4th, 5th, 6th FP+ etc.

Marina

Sunday 23rd of April 2017

Can you pick 3 from Tier Two?

kennythepirate

Monday 24th of April 2017

Yes

Chesley

Monday 27th of March 2017

Do you know how long each of the new rides lasts?

kennythepirate

Monday 27th of March 2017

I'll guess that Banshee is 6-8 minutes and River is 12. Typical for Rides of those types in Disney

Jen

Friday 24th of March 2017

I have to wait until March 29th to book my fastpasses for May 28. Totally blows that I have to wait for the 60 day mark when it seems like people have already booked fastpasses for the 27th already!!

kennythepirate

Friday 24th of March 2017

It's because you can book 60 days plus length of stay.

Tracey

Friday 24th of March 2017

I'm pleasantly surprised it is just the two Pandora rides on Tier 1. Really hope they extend the nighttime hours into August. I'd love to experience this at night. We had planned on two AK visits anyway, so fingers crossed I can get both.

kennythepirate

Friday 24th of March 2017

It will be open after dark through the entire summer. Hours are on my Crowd Calendars

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