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Expedition Everest effects status watch
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Any Yeti motion? What's V2 Bird on Stick?
Tom Morrow
Well-Known Member
I know I've mentioned it in this thread before, but the steam on Everest is rarely actually broken, but is often shut off intentionally because it can make the station even hotter on very hot and humid days. If you see it on a cold day it looks awesome because a massive cloud emerges from the train.
Source: Everest CMs
Source: Everest CMs
Yeti has not moved for years.
V2 bird on a stick is the new version of the V1 bird on a stick.
mergatroid
Well-Known Member
I noticed that too this year, it's more to the left than it used to be. I'm one of the few who's ridden with the Yeti in both modes and who doesn't really care which mode it is. I ride more for the experience of the views and the thrills of the drops, swoops and turns etc. I know I'm in the minority but if they repaired it tomorrow my main pleasure would be that I wouldn't have to hear how terrible it is not working any longer from people. For that reason alone though, let's hope they repair it one day.
dreynolds1982
Active Member
Was just at AK over the weekend. Everything is status quo on EE. All effects (except Yeti) working great, including train steam and bird on a stick. Yeti is still good ole disco yeti. However, I heard from an extremely reliable source (I know people say that, but seriously this is about as reliable as it gets) that a permanent fix for the Yeti is in the works. Didn't mention a time frame, and isn't really breaking news as many have said that WDI has been trying to work something out, but I was told that it is "happening" and could be sooner rather than later.
I know that the Yeti has not moved for years. But every know and then, someone reports motion. Just checking
Tom Morrow
Well-Known Member
If it ever actually does move again, it will blow up on the forums, Twitter, etc. It won't just be noticed and reported by one person. Every person who has ever reported it moving since 2008 (Yeti stopped moving in mid-2007) has been fooled by the strobe light and motion of the train.
Yeah "Good Ole Disco Yeti". But I'm hoping that Avatar-land will draw enough people away from E:E so the yeti can be fixed. When is Avatar land opening?
FettFan
Well-Known Member
Sometime in 2017. They're hoping for early 2017, so that it can ride the wave of popularity from Avatar 2: Bioluminescent Boogaloo's December 2016 release.
Because let's face it, it's going to need all the help it can get. It's basically going to be a glow-in-the-dark version of Living With the Land and "Soarin' With Alien Dinosaurs".
I was hoping that it would open sooner 2016 so that he yeti can be fixed before E:E has its 10th B-Day
sm57co
Member
I once saw a Discovery Channel Show on EE and showed making the Yeti, etc. It's such an amazing, detailed piece of work even paying attention to dirt under his (or her) claws. I've always wondered why they don't just put some cool theatrical lighting (non strobe) on it so you can see it clearly as you pass by. I actually miss it sometimes and think it would be just as effective if not more to have a real good look at it vs. those strobes. Still one of the best coasters I've been on.
Bairstow
Well-Known Member
Non-strobing light would highlight its immotility and be bad show.
Well, worse show, I guess.
The main reason for the strobes is to hide the fact he's not moving. When he would move, animation was clearly seen because his paw would come right above your head! I honestly believe that they should just put a spotlight on his face and paws so they stand out so he's scarier
sm57co
Member
Yea, Bairstow, I agree! I've just always admired the photos I've seen of that thing. It's an incredible piece and I think if it originally never lunged at us and was simply a very visible but static showpiece since in its inception, turning a corner in a high speed train to reveal this giant yeti standing there roaring at you would still work in my mind. Subjective opinion for sure! - like, I think the castle, in and of itself, is an impressive show that is enhanced with lights and music that people marvel at and photograph yet is a static structure. I just think the strobes detract from the wow factor and make it hard to see.
Here's what I think should happen: We have all the charchters who meet in AK dress in either yeti suits or disco suits and if Rhode arrives, follow him around
BoarderPhreak
Well-Known Member
<checks thread>
Yup, still broke.
As to who's going to fix the darned thing, I hear these guys are looking for work...
Oh no he di'nt!
Yup, still broke.
As to who's going to fix the darned thing, I hear these guys are looking for work...
Oh no he di'nt!
Tom Morrow
Well-Known Member
While everyone was concerned about whether or not the bird and steam were working, Tower of Terror became plagued with show issues.
(sorry, plugging another thread in hopes that people focus on more effects issues)
(sorry, plugging another thread in hopes that people focus on more effects issues)
Nick Wilde
Well-Known Member
I wanna know why this is still pinned to GENERAL DISCUSSION, probably the most trafficked forum, when all these effects are fine.