Does flight of passage actually move?

Flight of Passage is a simulator type ride with soaring heights, drops, and quick turns. There's definitely a chance motion sickness will occur. The flying sensation feels very real, including a moment where the virtual banshee goes “upside down.” This is just simulated, the ride vehicle itself does not go upside down.



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The wait times aren't always 100% accurate… In our experience, we've been able to make it through the Flight of Passage queue in less than 25 minutes at the very end of the night — a sharp contrast to the 45-minute sign by the entrance!

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To that point, we've found that wait times are least accurate and most inflated at the end of the night. This is particularly true among headliners in any of the 4 theme parks. Usually, the more popular the attraction, the more the wait time is inflated.

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Since Avatar Flight of Passage remains the most popular ride in Animal Kingdom, you should visit early in the day or nearer park closing time. It's open for Early Theme Park Entry, and you can purchase an Individual Lightning Lane (ILL) to shorten your wait.

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In fact, the queue's introduction to the ride warns that Flight of Passage is not the best for those who suffer from motion sickness or a fear of heights. Flight of Passage is an incredible experience, but you'll go into dives from the very beginning, so don't be afraid to skip it if you're worried about your vertigo.

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You lean forward on the chest bar and pull your feet forward. Restraints are activated after you are in position on the ride seat – one comes across your back and two more behind your legs. The key is the 'click' on the locking mechanism to ensure that it has you secure in place.

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Hands down, we thought Avatar Flight of Passage was the best ride at Animal Kingdom — heck, it is definitely the best ride at Walt Disney World! It is no surprise this made it to the top of the list for our best rides at Disney for teens too! (Although we haven't had a chance to visit Galaxy's Edge yet.)

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For 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.

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Then families will come upon the main attraction: Flight of Passage. This ride is open to guests who are at least 44 inches tall, which is an average height for 5- and 6-year-olds.

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The Worst Seats on an Airplane for Turbulence
The flight attendant explained to Upgraded Points that they often notice turbulence more when sitting in the back of the plane than the front jump seats. Therefore, it may be best to avoid seats in the back of the plane, where there seems to be more movement.

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