I was wondering what the degree of the 80 foot drop was on EE. And how intense of a ride is EE.
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Everest 80 foot drop degree question.
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MissM
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Depends on what you like and what you don't like. If you don't like drops, going backwards in the dark, heights or coasters in general, EE isn't for you. I thought it'd be just a little more intense then Big Thunder but it's not. It's significantly more intense. People that do the psychotic coasters will tell you it's wussy. Maybe to them, but if you aren't a drops/coaster type person, it can definitely be too much. I really was terrified and I really didn't enjoy myself at all. I don't do things that drop (no Splash or ToT) and I don't do coasters (No RnRC.)
It's a coaster in Disney as opposed to a Disney coaster. Know what I mean? It's more intense then you might expect. If you're unsure, I'd have a trusted friend/family member ride it first to see if they think you'd like it. I wish I would have. Love never would have suggested I ride it and I wish I hadn't.
Your mileage may vary though based on your personal tolerance limits.
-m
It's a coaster in Disney as opposed to a Disney coaster. Know what I mean? It's more intense then you might expect. If you're unsure, I'd have a trusted friend/family member ride it first to see if they think you'd like it. I wish I would have. Love never would have suggested I ride it and I wish I hadn't.
Your mileage may vary though based on your personal tolerance limits.
-m
I meant the actual Degree in numbers..
Mecha Figment
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here is a picture maybe you can tell from there.
Mecha Figment
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Captain Hank
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E:E is an intense coaster, significantly moreso than Big Thunder Mountain. However, I really loved it! The backwards part gets you by surprise if you aren't expecting it, the drop is cool, and the Yeti is amazing (though brief). If you enjoy rollercoasters, then I'd definately suggest going on it. If you aren't so sure, then you might want to look up an on-ride video to check it out first.
darthjohnny
Active Member
Everest isn't that intense, it is actually very smooth.
ToTBellHop
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you would need a side-profile picture to ballpark the steepness of the drop...it's not too steep though. Maybe 50-55º? The most intense part of the ride, I found, were the intense lateral g's on the backwards helix.
Is it more intense than that mummy ride at another unamed park?
crazygirley
New Member
I've never seem EE from the angle shown in the above picture...
... To me, it seems rather tame. I have been on rides that are much, much more intense. But to someone who doesn't "do" the whole coaster thing, to them, this would probably be a pretty scary sight.
I can't wait to ride it, though!!!
... To me, it seems rather tame. I have been on rides that are much, much more intense. But to someone who doesn't "do" the whole coaster thing, to them, this would probably be a pretty scary sight.
I can't wait to ride it, though!!!
scottnj1966
Well-Known Member
It's not intense. It is just alot of fun.
So smooth and you will love it
So smooth and you will love it
TowerOfTerror
Well-Known Member
hrcollectibles said:
It is definitely tamer than Revenge of the Mummy. Mummy has the launch and drops in the dark. The trains on Everest are so long that if you sit in the front the trains doesn’t really start accelerating until you’re about 20 down. That’s only 60ft to go down. You'll enjoy it, there aren't that many people who don't :wave:
ONUpolarbears
Member
When you live by cedar point like me, pretty much anything is tamer
. I'm sure it's still fun though
Maybe I can convince cedar point to put a yeti at the top of top thrill dragster? How a yeti got 420 feet off the ground is beyond me
Wait a second....he lives in mountain....ah yes it's all become clear now
. I'm sure it's still fun though Maybe I can convince cedar point to put a yeti at the top of top thrill dragster? How a yeti got 420 feet off the ground is beyond me Wait a second....he lives in mountain....ah yes it's all become clear now
hypercatmatt04
Member
How are the seats/restraints on Everest?
dxwwf3
Well-Known Member
ISTCNavigator57 said:
Definitely
hrcollectibles said:
I think it most certainly is. Even though I think EE isn't that intense for a coaster nowadays, it is definitely more intense and fun than ROTM's coaster portions. EE is a true roller coaster with themed show scenes, ROTM is a dark ride with a short coaster portion.
dxwwf3
Well-Known Member
hypercatmatt04 said:
They are VERY comfortable, much more roomy than the IOA coasters or in the back seats of the RNRC trains (You know, they are in sections of two rows. The front row has plenty of leg room and the 2nd row doesn't). A sturdy, but comfortable lap bar is what is used.
I wish the Hulk and Dueling Dragons didn't have such narrow seats. Hopefully they will get new trains someday that are designed better.