Avatar Flight of Passage - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Carl M.

Always our favorite ride at Animal Kingdom. Long wait lines if you don’t fast pass or arrive first thing, but totally worth the wait! Highly recommend this unique ride. It’s a motorcycle-like seat with harness across back and legs. The screen is much like Soarin where the bike is rather stable but the screen and animation and slight movement make it feel like you’re flying. 10/10 every time!

Daniel B.

This one truly captures the magic that is the Disney difference! My first time riding this, I had high expectations and they were surpassed right away. I do wish the glasses provided were slightly more comfortable and had a wider field of view, but the 3D effects added such a thrilling aspect to the ride. The queue is awesome, and would be so cool if there was bioluminescence in the first room.

Maggie S.

Be prepared for a LONG wait. Some of the waiting line is outdoors on a 'rock trail' but shaded and other parts are indoors within the 'mountain'. I will say time and time again, there should be SOME benches along the waiting lines, especially the notoriously LONG lines. Once we were well into our wait, an announcement came on that said the ride was running at half capacity or something, so it would take even longer (ugh). Once at the actual ride, it was cool: 3D glasses, on a bike type seat and then a virtual flying experience similar-esque to Soarin'. Very cool, although in hind sight-not sure worth the 2+ hours standing in a line.

Chaithawat D.

💙Avatar Flight of Passage is one of the most amazing rides at Disney. It’s located in Pandora – The World of Avatar, and it’s truly like stepping into another world.

The ride lets you fly on the back of a banshee, and it feels so real! The visuals are stunning, the movements are smooth, and you even feel the wind and smell the scents of Pandora. It’s exciting, emotional, and completely immersive—like you’re really in the movie.

The line can be long, but the experience is absolutely worth the wait. For me, it’s one of the best attractions Disney has ever created. If you visit Animal Kingdom, this ride is a must-try!

Darren

I think this ride is well done but if you’re not into motion simulators you might want to sit this one out. I am good with most rides but if I have to stare at a large screen with 3D glasses, I start to feel a bit queasy. To me this ride sis about 15 seconds too long.

Kellina P.

Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is hands-down one of the most incredible and immersive rides I’ve ever experienced! From the moment you step into the line, the attention to detail is mind-blowing—you’re fully transported into the world of Pandora. Once you board the ride and link with your banshee, it’s a breathtaking adventure from start to finish. The 3D visuals are stunningly realistic, and the sensation of flying over Pandora’s lush landscapes, diving through canyons, and soaring past waterfalls is exhilarating beyond words. You can even feel the banshee breathing beneath you, adding to the thrilling realism.

However, it’s worth noting that this ride might not be ideal for everyone. If you’re prone to motion sickness or have trouble with 3D movies, be prepared—there are intense moments with rapid movements and vivid visuals that could be overwhelming. But for those who can handle it, the experience is unforgettable, complete with the scent of the forest and the mist of the ocean. Avatar Flight of Passage is pure Disney magic, making you believe you’re truly flying through another world. An absolute must-ride if you’re up for the adventure!

There is also a bathroom inside the indoor portion of the line about halfway to the ride with a water fountain.

Tracey P.

Great ride if you can put up with the excessively long queue and the very uncomfortable seat I had not really got my legs in the right position when without warning the back bit came down, very painful and I really can’t see the need for such an uncomfortable seat that is also very claustrophobic! The ride itself was fun and loved the smells although I found it blurry at times so in summary not quite a 5 for me , I preferred Guardians

Tyler C.

Amazingly detailed simulator ride in Pandora: The World of Avatar. The queue for this ride is easily an attraction by itself. The detailing on the rocks and landscaping is mind-blowing; and that’s not to mention the floating mountains. The lab where they make the avatars has an animatronic that you cannot believe is a robot. Then the story for the ride makes so much sense, and ties in to the world of Avatar without ruining the movie. The ride is very long, and has 4D effects like wind blowing, or water splashing at the right moments. Definitely would ride this every single time. Also recommend purchasing the individual lightning lane. Wait times can get up to 2 and a half hours long, and the Lightning Lane was practically a walk-through.