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Disney’s ‘Avatar’ Flagship Shows Visual Decline, Drawing Comparisons to Universal’s Potter Ride

Guest accounts describe fading projection quality that clashes with expectations for a 2017 marquee attraction.

Overview

  • Riders report blurrier, less vibrant imagery on Avatar: Flight of Passage, with some describing grainy or dull 3D effects.
  • Fan commentary is directly comparing the presentation to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey’s long-noted screen and projector wear.
  • Universal’s ride opened in 2010 while Pandora debuted in 2017, creating an expectation gap that has fueled sharper criticism of Disney.
  • Coverage notes the issues are technically solvable through replacing projectors, recalibrating systems, and related maintenance, but no repairs have been announced.
  • Both attractions are still praised for thrilling motion and strong storytelling despite the diminished visual sharpness.