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Everest update 07/17/04
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WDC has always said a 2006 opening....I have heard from fairly good sources that they were going to try and get it open by the end of 2005. I have never heard of any delays, but I have heard of it being well ahead of schedule.
The only reason I can think anyone would think it is delayed is if they taking the propaganda BS at some other "doom and gloom" websites to heart.
The only reason I can think anyone would think it is delayed is if they taking the propaganda BS at some other "doom and gloom" websites to heart.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
Exactly...from all good sources, April 22, 2006 is a SAFE approximation for an opening, and it will most likely open before then. Furthermore, Disney seems rather confident that it will open early, as it has added Everest to Disneyland's 50th anniversary page, where Lucky the Dinosaur used to be. That suggests to me that it will open sooner rather than later. By the way, the OFFICIAL top speed of EVEREST has risen and the name of the attraction has changed. It is now Expedition EVEREST! (the exclamation point is very importantspeck76 said:
) and the top speed is 55 mph. Also stated is:Race through the towering mountains as wind churns and icy tracks hurl you forward, then backwards through towering waterfalls and frozen canyons
-Trek into the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal
-Rocket along the chasm's edge and speeds up to 55 miles per hour
-Feel the chill of fear and brisk winds
-Escape the grasp of the beast!
On this roller coaster ride, the screaming has just begun.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
Surprisingly enough, the queue is similar to Kali River Rapids and more tropical than snowy. The temperatures drop as you rise up the mountain (like in real life) and it turns into a complete blizzard at points. You'll definitely want to pack your winter coat in your backpack for this attractionGlasgow said:
They are going all out, so it'll be more than refreshingly cool I am not sure how people can still say this isn't going to be intense...55 mph around tight turns through caves, backwards, in a blizzard...it sounds intense to me Has anyone heard if it will have on-ride audio? I assume it will, but I haven't heard for sure.
PhilosophyMagic
New Member
Every time Disney makes a mountain it looks more realistic than the last one! Just from the slope of the frame this one looks like it's bound to also seem huge!
The walkway looks kinda weird in the pictures, though... I thought it would be much more themed!! It must not be finished yet. Perhaps it will be changed when they add that little village-area shown in the picture??
Anyone think a lot of the outside portion will be finished by the end of this year? Obviously, it depends on how far along they are in adding the track, and what other major stuff will be inside the mountain.
The walkway looks kinda weird in the pictures, though... I thought it would be much more themed!! It must not be finished yet. Perhaps it will be changed when they add that little village-area shown in the picture??
Anyone think a lot of the outside portion will be finished by the end of this year? Obviously, it depends on how far along they are in adding the track, and what other major stuff will be inside the mountain.
Most of the track that is up in the mountain appears to be finished, as this was probably important so that the skin of the mountain could be started. The parts of track near the ground and outside of the mountain do not appear to be started, as in a few points, the track just kind of stops in mid-air.
The village area that has been built so far looks nice...well, it looks authentic. The current village houses a restroom (which is not huge) and a building that could one day be a gift shop....right now, it is nothing. The mountain structure is much further off of the path than it looks in the pictures....I am sure something will be built in this area.
The village area that has been built so far looks nice...well, it looks authentic. The current village houses a restroom (which is not huge) and a building that could one day be a gift shop....right now, it is nothing. The mountain structure is much further off of the path than it looks in the pictures....I am sure something will be built in this area.
DarkMeasures
New Member
speck76 said:
Isn't the unused building built right now the restaurant? Because I remember it has that the restaurant is coming soon on it.
I wonder if to simulate the coldness, an air-conditioning system will be used around the mountain. As in to to make it actually get colder the higher up the mountain.
And another thing. Everest should have no problems at all this is due to the fact that the ride is using no new technology really that what BTMRR uses. If you may not notice, but for the trains to reach the holding barn, they have to travel backwards quite a bit to reach the place.
ArchiDanDisney
Member
Looks great! I will get as many pics as possible in a few weeks for those of you who want to see more
peter11435
Well-Known Member
There is no unused building. There are currently two buildings on houses the women’s bathroom the other the men’s, between them is a water fountain. The side of one building says something about a hotel opening next season not a restaurant. And this is only for theming. That’s why there is construction equipment permanently around the building. The builders have been scared off by the Yeti. Also the two buildings that have been built do not appear in the concept art. Those buildings will be constructed behind the blue wall.DarkMeasures said:
peter11435
Well-Known Member
I know what your talking about. And to be honest have no clue what they are. I just assumed they were from Kali.speck76 said:I guess there is a ladies restroom there too...oops
Now, are those Yeti noises being played behind the restrooms? I have noticed some type of noise....it sounds like somebody is having troubles in the restroom.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
There are about 5 new buildings coming--one for the new sit-down Indian restaurant, one for the expected gift shop, and roughly 3 for the queue. Everest will use a very powerful air conditioning system as well as snow machines.
DarkMeasures
New Member
ISTCNavigator57 said:
Real fake snow? And real coldness? If that is true, this ride will be the BEST RIVE EVAR! But then again, the coolness from the natural heat of AK will make Everest have 4 hour waits.
PhilosophyMagic
New Member
With all that coolness, maybe it'll be a good two hours. :xmas:
Santa doesn't even have a hat.
Santa doesn't even have a hat.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
Why do you think this ride has an insanely high capacity of about 2500 guests per hour? That rivals Pirates of the Caribbean.DarkMeasures said:
Did you ever see the press event for EVEREST? Al Weiss (I believe...coulda been Rasulo--doesn't matter) came out in a parka in what looked like the middle of a blizzard...'twas kewl.
CaptainMichael
Well-Known Member
Glad to see it start to look different, for a while it looked quite the same. Can't wait to see it look more and more like a mountain!