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News Expedition Everest refurbishment in 2022
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Yeti will be shaved with a sign reading "Model #1: The Chapek" by his feet
Dear Prudence
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With McDonald's finally fixing their soft serve ice cream machines, at this point, Disney cannot be outdone in the perpetually broken dept.
Let us not pretend that any of the CEOs in the last 20 years would have done any different. This is an issue that could have been fixed with little to no downtime by writing a check 15 years ago. Granted, it would have been a sizeable one, but now not even that will really fix it.
As long as E:E remains popular, the largest and most complex audio-animatronic figure ever built by Imagineering will be nothing more than a furry statue with disco lighting and some fans.
VJ
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yep, keep it working just enough so that it's not falling apart but don't spend a cent more than you have to
peter11435
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Funny thing is there have been two times over the past 15 years that it was almost addressed. Both times the plan was killed by someone whose name was not Bob…..
buckeyegator
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have to figure a way to get all those loose coins into the disney account.
Eisner was out by then. Big Bob had the chance. Cheapskate is continuing his own legacy.
#ThanksShanghai? #ThanksESPN?
Hmmm… Wouldn’t have been Joe, I’d imagine. There are two obvious suspects - Staggs and Rasulo. But maybe too obvious…
Horizons '83
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I’m confused, some are upset they are spending time doing maintenance on the ride system after years of neglect? I understand if you’re going there and will miss riding it, but it’s happened to all of us at some point, but this is a good thing.
Nickels5
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No one is upset about that, people are upset because there’s show elements that add to the attraction that they have been refusing to fix.
Magenta Panther
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And besides, what are the complainers missing anyway? A very mild roller coaster that goes backwards and forwards, gasp, big deal, there are dozens of roller coasters in these United States that do that a lot better and faster and enable you to lose your lunch a lot quicker. As for the ride's theme, that's a bust because it talks about a Yeti you never get to see except for some cheap-looking unconvincing shadow animation. And yet, even during this big refurb, the Yeti AA will remain broken. Outrageous. Damn Iger and Chapek for always taking the cheap way out. Walt would kick their butts over this (and for many other things) and Roy would help him.
999th Happy Haunt
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“Guys why are you upset you won’t be able to ride on your next trip it’s not even good”
Rich Brownn
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Maybe they can seal the interior so light doesn't leak in exposing the tracks in an empty building. So Matterhorn 1959....
matt9112
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Theres an entire perma thread thats dedicated to everything broken at any one time.
DisneyDreamer08
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I agree it’s a good thing but some of us do not live locally and are not AP holders. Our trips are typically 2-5 years apart. Plus with little kids, we either ride once or sometimes not at all. So yes, it’s disappointing.
Tom Morrow
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Well if they don't fix the yeti, they have no excuse to not fix the following:
- Clean and repaint the peak. All of the "snow" is covered in grime or rust stains and faded.
- Clean up every damn hair tie
- Fix any light leaks
- Find an effective alternative for fog at the peak
Wishful thinking:
- Something more than landscaping from the approach to the 2nd lift hill. Perhaps a campsite scene or a small village.
- More effects than just the projection at the second stop.
- If they're telling the truth and not going to do anything with the yeti itself, at least give the scene more than just strobe lights.
- Clean and repaint the peak. All of the "snow" is covered in grime or rust stains and faded.
- Clean up every damn hair tie
- Fix any light leaks
- Find an effective alternative for fog at the peak
Wishful thinking:
- Something more than landscaping from the approach to the 2nd lift hill. Perhaps a campsite scene or a small village.
- More effects than just the projection at the second stop.
- If they're telling the truth and not going to do anything with the yeti itself, at least give the scene more than just strobe lights.
Expedition Everest effects status watch
I've had a lot of recent reports that some of Expedition Everest's effects are not currently working. As of 15 April 2007: - No steam effect at load - Second waterfall not running (near the back of the mountain) - No bird at the track end scene If you ride Everest, and can provide an...