Everest Ride Testing Update

[joel_maxwell]

I heard it was testing w/guests already?

i hope you are joking........ unless you concider quest a bunch of sandbags

about the hurricane situation: if i was on WDW property, id rather be in a structure like this than any other. you dont have a 100 million dollar project (mountain) and make it subseptible to be blown down by a hurricane. category 5 hurricane...... maybe some damage. I wouldnt worry to much about Wilma and the mountain. now, all the new folage is another story.

EDIT: sorry, thanks for the update yen_sid

 

[peter11435]

i hope you are joking........ unless you concider quest a bunch of sandbags

about the hurricane situation: if i was on WDW property, id rather be in a structure like this than any other. you dont have a 100 million dollar project (mountain) and make it subseptible to be blown down by a hurricane. category 5 hurricane...... maybe some damage. I wouldnt worry to much about Wilma and the mountain. now, all the new folage is another story.

EDIT: sorry, thanks for the update yen_sid

That’s pretty much the case with all Disney buildings. When Disney spends millions upon millions on a new hotel like AKL they build it to be there for a long time. Also if you check out the EPCOT (Reedy Creek) Building Codes, you will see that they are the strictest in the state if not the entire country. Disney's building codes actually require nearly all buildings to be rated for 200 mph.

 

[joel_maxwell]

Disney's building codes actually require nearly all buildings to be rated for 200 mph.

wow, if a storm comes across WDW property at 200mph winds...... i think you have a lot more to worry about then an attraction or hotel....... id be worried about the clothes on my back getting blown off

 

[peter11435]

wow, if a storm comes across WDW property at 200mph winds...... i think you have a lot more to worry about then an attraction or hotel....... id be worried about the clothes on my back getting blown off

The 200 mph code is not to protect against hurricanes, but rather against tornadoes, which can far exceed even 200 mph. As for the clothes on your back, well thats why you stay inside the 200 mph rated structure.

 

[mousermerf]

Even though 200mph is the minimum, not all buildings at Disney are chosen as "shelter" areas. The buildings with that dedication could pretty much stand a bomb being dropped on them.

 

[wannab@dis]

Even though 200mph is the minimum, not all buildings at Disney are chosen as "shelter" areas. The buildings with that dedication could pretty much stand a bomb being dropped on them.

But not a sinkhole beneath them. :lookaroun

:lol:

 

[Shaman]

But not a sinkhole beneath them. :lookaroun

:lol:

Or a bulldozer? :lookaroun

 

[joel_maxwell]

The 200 mph code is not to protect against hurricanes, but rather against tornadoes, which can far exceed even 200 mph. As for the clothes on your back, well thats why you stay inside the 200 mph rated structure.

oh yeh, tornados are a whole different ballgame........... and as for the shirt comment, yep, id be inside, but there is one dumb FOX reporter with a mustache that likes to stand in the middle of everything for the ratings (well, include the weather channel people here too)

 

[imagineersrock]

...As for the clothes on your back, well thats why you stay inside the 200 mph rated structure.

Unless you work for CNN... Then you would be wearing a yellow rain coat and standing outside telling viewers not to stand outside. :lol:

Peter, thanks for that 200 mph statistic. I always knew they were strict, but not 200 mph strict, that's incredible! Also, I'm still not sure you understood what I was trying to say before...

I realize Disney has extremely strict building codes and that most structures on property can take just about anything mother nature throws at them, I'm just saying I remember seeing many (some of them rather creative) preperations made for the storms last year, i.e. the method used to tie many of the hanging overhead signs in place with rope. Anyway, I also realize this site has been through several storms now... Storms I'm sure they were prepared for. I was simply curious what (if any) types of extra measures they went through last year or this year to secure the site.

Just thought I'd clarify, thanks :wave:

 

[Thrawn]

Lets not get caught up on the 200mph thing like we do every hurricane. Remember, the Superdome was supposed to be able to withstand 200mph winds, and while its still standing, it had significant damage. And that was with "only" 120ish mph winds.

 

[Thrawn]

Nope, where did you hear that.

I believe it was on imakestuffup.com

 

[peter11435]

Lets not get caught up on the 200mph thing like we do every hurricane. Remember, the Superdome was supposed to be able to withstand 200mph winds, and while its still standing, it had significant damage. And that was with "only" 120ish mph winds.

Great point. While the buildings are built and rated to withstand 200 mph winds there is no way to know for sure how it will perform until you actually test in a real storm.

 

[peter11435]

I believe it was on imakestuffup.com

:lol:

 

[PhilosophyMagic]

Uh, funny you should say that since two members had a long conversation with him about everything under the sun, including Everest, and he was more than happy to talk about it ...

He didn't give any details though. In fact, according to those members, he didn't really give away anything except that the Yeti is "big," which we know already.

Sheesh, pay attention.

 

[peter11435]

I realize Disney has extremely strict building codes and that most structures on property can take just about anything mother nature throws at them, I'm just saying I remember seeing many (some of them rather creative) preperations made for the storms last year, i.e. the method used to tie many of the hanging overhead signs in place with rope. Anyway, I also realize this site has been through several storms now... Storms I'm sure they were prepared for. I was simply curious what (if any) types of extra measures they went through last year or this year to secure the site.

Just thought I'd clarify, thanks :wave:

No I understand you. I don't really have any info about what they may be doing to secure the Everest site. I would bet the storm will set them back a little. It would also be a safe bet that the newly planted landscaping won't hold up to well either if they get anything significant.

 

[Thrawn]

He didn't give any details though. In fact, according to those members, he didn't really give away anything except that the Yeti is "big," which we know already.

Sheesh, pay attention.

Yeah, you're right

Well and the whole coloration thing, and that its the only AA on the ride, and that there may be limited (random non-guest) testing in Dec, but probably not until Jan.

But other than that, nothing new. :wave: Guess he isn't talkative. :lol:

 

[joel_maxwell]

I believe it was on imakestuffup.com

i checked...... that site is by edel, must be one of his relatives

 

[Thrawn]

i checked...... that site is by edel, must be one of his relatives

LMAO, I didn't even know the site really existed.

 

[joel_maxwell]

LMAO, I didn't even know the site really existed.

i didnt either, but Thrawn, never never under estimate the stupid URL's people will buy. that is why i always check. you never know what funny stuff you will find

ei:http://www.misternicehands.com/

ENJOY:lol:

 

[wannab@dis]

LMAO, I didn't even know the site really existed.

wonder if 'oldblueface.com' is available? :lol: