EE Update Feature

[Captain Hank]

what's this snow at the peak effect? Is this something that was just done for the promo filming, or is this a regular ride effect?

As far as we know, the snow will be a standard effect.

 

[NemoRocks78]

Would be cool....but...no.

Thought so.... :lol:

(nice avatar, BTW )

 

[Jose Eber]

As far as I know:

Steam effect from Train (well, underground tube to the train, you get the drift)

2 waterfalls, one in the back one upfront

snow off the mountain effect

cool air effect

multiple audio/ visual projections effects of yeti

audio of monastery (minor mountain on lift hill)

audio outside queue

Am I missing something? Maybe. Oh yah, a fog effect.

Hey, anyone cares if there are photos between now and AP previews (or if WDWScottieboy and I get a chance to ride it in the next few days -- Scott tells me they are doing 72 hours of testing as of Sunday)?

If no one gives a hoot, I won't bother to update with photos.

J.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I think we're all looking for new and revealing photos.

 

[mkt]

If no one gives a hoot, I won't bother to update with photos.

J.

If you update it, I'll give you more than just a hoot.

 

[Jose Eber]

LOL maybe I'll head there now then.

Hey, maybe y'all can help me. I've only done passholder previews for a Disneyland (DCA) event. You had to sign up and stuff (didn't get anything free) and be given a time slot.

Is this just a big free for all!?



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Expedition Everest - Special Sneak Preview

Explore uncharted territory as you experience Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain™ at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in a special Passholders sneak "peak" of the thrilling, new high-speed train adventure attraction! Climb the towering cliff and burrow through the shadowy caverns of the mammoth mountain on a quest to uncover the legend of the yeti, known to the world as the Abominable Snowman. Twist, turn, get blasted by icy air and race through frozen canyons at incredible speeds before plunging 80 feet into the abyss! It's an experience you'll never forget!


Preview dates are January 26, 27, 28 and 29; Passholders will need to show their Pass for admission to this very special event. As an exciting bonus, each person who attends will receive a collectible Expedition Everest pin and lanyard!


Dates:
January 26-29, 2006

 

[mkt]

WDW AP Previews are generally a free for all. Show up and wait

 

[missionspace]

As far as I know:

Steam effect from Train (well, underground tube to the train, you get the drift)

2 waterfalls, one in the back one upfront

snow off the mountain effect

cool air effect

multiple audio/ visual projections effects of yeti

audio of monastery (minor mountain on lift hill)

audio outside queue

Am I missing something? Maybe. Oh yah, a fog effect.

Hey, anyone cares if there are photos between now and AP previews (or if WDWScottieboy and I get a chance to ride it in the next few days -- Scott tells me they are doing 72 hours of testing as of Sunday)?

If no one gives a hoot, I won't bother to update with photos.

J.

What: I thought this was going to be a great ride! When in fact is is only a good ride!

Where is all that good stuff we were suppose to get! Like the Yeti smell, snow inside the mountain/ice like ice station cool?

By the way I have been waiting my whole life the see those pictures!

THANKS!

 

[Jose Eber]

Nothing too terribly new. The waterfall is getting fixed and you can see them applying new mountain work to contain it (its white, not painted yet).

The guidemap is back to the non christmas/holiday version and hasn't been updated with a photo.

Currently they are on a 72 hour test. 18 hours (with a 6 hour gap) x 4 days just letting the thing run. Poor guys have to work till 1:30 today!

Someone at a photo op:

Everest from afar:

For those of you not familiar with the ride cycle. Around the time the one train finishes its rise on the main large lift hill, another car exits out that 80 foot drop. Sometimes its about the same time, other times its delayed by a second or two.

AWFUL shots I know. My camera broke (when I dropped it on my vacation). The black part is the back of the car -- the caboose. The steam effect is working. Here are three shots to show it poof out. Its got some good volume...and from what I remember, I was right -- its not just steam, they've added something to it for density/thickness. Its got some good volume.

Beauty shot.

From what I know, next tuesday and wednesday will be AK cast preview (family and a friend can come too if you want). No testing scheduled, and the AK cast preview is very tentative.

 

[Pongo]

What are those fuzzy pictures?

 

[Jose Eber]

Did you read the captions?

 

[Pongo]

Did you read the captions?

I think the captions came after my post :lol:

 

[imagineersrock]

Thanks for the update, Jose ---I definitely give a hoot..!

Hard to see the steam in those shots, but good to hear it works.

 

[patsfan567]

is there going to be a cast member sneek preview?

 

[orlandorealtor]

I was there today and you could hear the steam train whistle as it went through the temple on the way up the lift. Also, right before it came down the front drop there was a roar that sounded like Godzilla (or maybe i'm just crazy).

 

[nickcarraway]

I'm no passholder so I can't preview with you guys. But according to this article, it looks like Everest is opening April 7 for the rest of us.

 

[OmegaKnight]

I finally got to see the shop and the attraction merchandise. It is all very well done.

 

[WDWFantasmic]

What: I thought this was going to be a great ride! When in fact is is only a good ride!

Where is all that good stuff we were suppose to get! Like the Yeti smell, snow inside the mountain/ice like ice station cool?

By the way I have been waiting my whole life the see those pictures!

THANKS!

Maybe there are those effects? We don't know for sure.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Have the done anything to hide the show building in back?

 

[peter11435]

Have the done anything to hide the show building in back?

No, and I wouldn't expect them to.