Comments on: Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom | Guest Review

By: Trish Rothbell

Trish Rothbell — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:32:12 +0000

We visited DW over spring break and finally got to ride EE. The last time we vsited was in 2008 and were not able to ride it because of the very long wait. Finally got to ride it this year being ready for the yeti. Initially our 7 and 10 year olds said “we’re not riding that!” My husband and I were going to take turns watching them with the switch fast pass and then this man gave us his which would also allow our boys. We talked them into riding with us and we all loved it! The backward sequence was very fun and you do feel like you’re almost going upside down. When you launch out of the cave and down the steep drop, our mouths dropped open and we have the pic to prove it! LOL! The whole theme with the yeti and special effects were awesome! This has become a very enjoyable family memory for us! If you really like the bigger thrill rides, this one is def. worth it! Big thumbs up for DW for adding another outstanding attraction!

By: delahoussaye

delahoussaye — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:33:55 +0000

The reason this coaster has no airtime is because it is suposed to feel like an expedition and you would not expect an expedition into the mountain to go up and down and up and down .

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:32:36 +0000

"Another thing worth mentioning, one of my good friends, Gareth, is the furthest thing from a roller coaster enthusiast. He absolutely loved Expedition Everest. If ever there were a coaster that really is worth taking that freaked out friend or family member on, this is the one. From the visuals, various special effects, and insidious “tricks” that this ride has up its sleeves, I truly believe that most non-coaster enthusiasts could still find something to love on Expedition Everest."

Uncle Walt would be pleased. This was the original concept behind Disneyland– a place where everyone could enjoy the rides together. And it was followed by the non-Disney parks until the mid 1970's when they "discovered" thrill rides and began abandoning their theming.

Everest is a great family/theme park coaster. And while it lacks the little air time hills of Big Thunder, it has some fun positive g's in the helixes. And the videos don't do justice to the dark portions.

By: Prof.BAM

Prof.BAM — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:46:37 +0000

As always, Disney has great theming. I just wish they would fix the yeti. www.discoyeti.com has shirts, a parody of Lady GaGa's Telephone, and the yeti's blog. Some friends of mine are going down there in November. I'm going to get them to talk to park management. They need to fix the yeti before they spend $3 trillion on a land based on the naked blue people (aka Avatar Land).

By: The Coaster Critic

The Coaster Critic — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:45:06 +0000

I figured as much. That's part of reason I didn't include a video in the post.

By: Aric

Aric — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:03:29 +0000

I'm not surprised that the YouTube video was unimpressive, this one really needs to be ridden to be fully appreciated. Even the queuing areas are really cool!

By: Cade

Cade — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:32:47 +0000

Is the one of those rides that can be justified by its POV? After seeing it, I didnt think it looked all that good, but from what you say its great. So do you have to ride this to appreciate it?