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Expedition EverestRoller coasterMinimum height to ride: 44 inches DescriptionExpedition Everest is a roller coaster through Disney's version of the Himalayan mountains. From base to peak, guests will reach a max speed of 50 mph, moving forwards--and yes, even backwards--all while being pursued by the fierce guardian of the mountain, the Yeti. At 199 feet (a height matched only by The Twilight Zone's Tower of Terror), Disney's newest E-ticket rises above the tree line, easily spotted from the DAK parking lot. 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. The Imagineers have done a nice job recreating the Asian countryside, from the plants and trees to the waterfalls. An ominous feeling grows as the train ascends to the mountain peak, passing through a shrine dedication to the mountain's guardian. 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. Everest's ride is smooth--probably too smooth for avid coaster riders, but the thrill level should be acceptable for all ages. As with most Disney attractions, what looks to be a terrifying experience is actually a pretty tame ride, but "tame" hardly comes to mind when the train takes its sharp, 80 foot plunge and begins twisting and turning. 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. -- Last edited by Robert Niles [Update this description | Read previous versions] Photos
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Everest is a fair ride. I don't really like rides that go backwards letalone in the dark. So you get on a high speeded train to tour through the Everest mountain. Then you come to a stop, the tracks are missing. So your little friend " the yeti" Isn't ready for a party. Now you have no other way to go but backwards. Then you once again approch another stop. To your right you can see a shadow of our little friend. He's pulling the tracks out behind you, so you have to go forward. Then the drop. I liked Everest and you will too! - Katie G-Desjardins I have no complaints. Even though the line was a bit long, it wasn't too bad (about 30 minutes). There is so much to look at while waiting that the time passes quickly. The ride itself is perfection...has all the right elements. I rode it twice so I could see what I missed the first time. I will definitely ride it again the next time I go to WDW. It's not to be missed...it's one of Disney's best. - Laura Daspit This is the best themeing (next to TOT) that Imagineers have ever done. The first time you ride it it seems short but seems to get longer every time after that. 9.5/10 - Dan Rosenberg Proof that you don't have to be the biggest, fastest, tallest, or longest to be the best. An expertly themed and thrilling attraction worthy of the Disney moniker. - James Rao One of my favorite rides at WDW. Smooth, exciting, excellently themed. Don't miss this wild-but-mild coaster. - Kelly Smith It is a good attraction. The themeing is the best disney has done to date. The ride did almost nothing for me. It had a good slow rise to the summit. The track layout fair. I didn't like the stop in the middle of the ride where the tracks end. Going backwards was fun. The yeti was commendable, but it went by to quickly. I was on it 3 times that nice sunny Saturday in Oct. 07 and nothing special. - Erik Cobbs Great fun this one. Even my youngest (A.J. - 7yrs) was keen to try this, due to the yeti. The best ride at this park, which you can easily do in one day. - neil Jackson I really enjoyed the themeing and the ride itself was amazing. I would highly recommend this ride to anyone. - Ben James Yeti is great, the effects are very cool. Alot of attention to detail went into this attraction, really proves that Disney still has an "imagination". I hope to see more of this type of quality in newer attractions come from Disney. - Michael Newsom This is the only reason i go to Animal Kingdom. The Yeti at the end looks extraordinary! The drops are also amazing! I am not surprised Disney did this! Disney does it again! I am just upset that this is at such a bad park. I hate Animal Kingdom and the only reason i go is to ride Everest. I don't like how i have to pay theme park pricing to ride one ride. It is worth it though! - Austin Jacobs This is the only reason i go to Animal Kingdom. The Yeti at the end looks extraordinary! The drops are also amazing! I am not surprised Disney did this! Disney does it again! I am just upset that this is at such a bad park. I hate Animal Kingdom and the only reason i go is to ride Everest. I don't like how i have to pay theme park pricing to ride one ride. It is worth it though! - Austin Jacobs This what Disney is all-about. Mind-blowing attractions like this one. - Lars Raddishtop |
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