Expedition EverestRoller coasterMinimum height to ride: 44 inches Last edited by Marcos Rodriguez Expedition Everest's coaster design uses a Vekoma track that was originally used for smaller roller coasters, with the rails on the outside of the track ties rather than on the inside. The trains carry 34 passengers and are designed to look like old steam-engine tea trains, with the mock engine in the rear of the coaster. A rig built under the loading area makes it appear the train is steam powered when it comes to a stop at the loading dock. Needless to say, something goes wrong on your mountain tour as the train careens through cold fog, the screams of its passengers mixing with ominous howling sounds from the beast. Expedition Everest has no inversions and uses a simple lap bar system to keep its riders in place. The train seats two people per row, but each guest has his or her own lap bar to ensure a snug fit. Riders must be at least 44" tall and there are the standard ride restrictions for coasters. [Update this description | Read previous versions] Photos:
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Reader reviews of Expedition Everest
Simply incredible theming and equally incredible ride experience! - Mark Hollamon This is Disney's best roller coaster. - Tyler Bell I loved this ride. One thing about disney is the theming , and Everest NAILED it. The whole ride is perfect. - Dan S Best ride at Animal Kingdom although it broke down whe i was on it. It broke down at the part where the yeti tears up the track and we sat tee for about 5 minutes - Bob Miller THE BEST RIDE AT ANY DISNEY PARK!Must-Do at Animal Kingdom.If you're 5 or 6 you're ready to take it on!.A-W-E-S-O-M-E R-I-D-E!. - Marcos Rodriguez The best ride at Animal Kingdom. We rode it 20 times in one day because we didn't care for any other rides there. (It was November with a light rain all day, so we never waited longer than 15 minutes.) My 10-year-old daughter and I give it a 7 out of 10. It has a good theme. The only thrilling part of the ride is the backward trip in the dark. Otherwise, the hills and turns are just OK. For a roller coaster buff like myself, this certainly didn't take my breath away. Still, it's the most fun ride in Animal Kingdom. - Roger Sadler Expedition Everest is proof that you don't have to be the biggest, fastest, tallest, or longest to be the best. It is an expertly themed and thrilling attraction worthy of the Disney moniker. However, due to the fact that the main narrative element of this story-driven ride is currently inoperable (the huge, animatronic Yeti who represents the climax of the attraction no longer animates due to a busted platform) I have dropped my rating down a couple notches to "Good." Fix the Yeti, Disney, and this coaster rises to the top once again. - James Rao This didn't live up to my expectations. The ride had little speed, airtime, twists, turns, or anything that I look for in a coaster. However, the scenery was very good. - Mark P A great roller coaster in the world of Disney. The backwards trip is quite the adrenaline rush. - Nick Dakuginow If the Yeti is working, it's a perfect 10. If not, it's still a fantastic attraction. - Mostly Anonymous One of the best rides so far for me! - Eugene Koh The ride was fun but the Yeti was disappointing. - James Hall
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