Sounds to me like both of these attractions are going to have a very similar ride system however I won't get ahead of myself as the Mummy hasn't even been announced or we don't really have any details of the ride system either.
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Everest vs the Mummy
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AndyMagic
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Not only are they varied in terms of the ride itself but also the opening date. Disney has this new trend of taking 3 and half years to open one new ride. Mummy is opening in 2004 with EE opening in 2006. Is anyone else a little confused as to why it is suddenly taking Disney so long to build E-Tickets? I understand they are huge rides and take time but no E-Tickets in the past have taken this long. What's going on? Could it be that spreading the construction over three years helps the budget stay under control per year?? Kinda like leasing a car over 3 years instead of 2. hmmmm.
WDWspider
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Well, I can understand building a mountain with Animatronics, waterfalls, effects, and a coaster taking a bit to build, especially compared to M:S.
When Kings Dominion converted their Mountain into the Blast Coaster, it took about there years, but they had to remove two big rides out of the mountain first also.
CTXRover
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Possibly, or maybe its just the complexity of the attraction. I don't know how long RnRc took to build, but I don't think it was more than 1-2 years (correct me if I'm wrong) Mummy already has the building there (well, kind of) and they just need to install the coaster and theme the inside. Everest needs to start from scratch, looks very complex on the outside and who knows what will be in the inside (we do know there will be waterfalls, ice sheets, animatronic Yeti etc. though) I wonder if Everest will have a "show building" behind it like Splash Mountain or if all sides of the mountain will need to be finished (like Thunder Mountain). That would make a difference in needed time.
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I just read that Joe Rohde said he hoped to have it ready by 2005, but probably opening in 2006. Thus, it will probably only take 2 1/2 years to finish. Not too bad.
Pioneer Hall
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Originally posted by Joalovar
Is Everest going to be similar to The Matterhorn in Disneyland with another theming, or a completely different attraction?
The attractions will possbily be a little similar, but everest will be much more advanced than Matterhorn.
I wouldn't even be surprised to see the DL matterhorn get a rehab to become more like Everest once 2006 rolls around.
Goofster
Member
I don't know about that, they might add some special effects used in Expedition Everest, but it highly doubt they'd get rid of the current track system and layout. I mean, Disney knows the Matterhorn will go down in history as the first tubular steel coaster, they dont want to mess around with it too much.
SirNim
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And obviously, Everest will be themed to the wilds of Asia; Nepal, India, Tibet, etc.; whereas the Matterhorn is themed to Switzerland, with the chalet-style load building and the alpine landscaping surrounding it.Originally posted by Joalovar
Is Everest going to be similar to The Matterhorn in Disneyland with another theming, or a completely different attraction?
Testtrack321
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I about The Mummy more to make a conclusion. PLUS WE NEED TO RIDE THEM!
Also, with the debut of The Mummy getting 'closer' and the annoucement not in sight, I'm thinking 2004 is out of the question.
Want to know why it will take Disney 3 years to build this?
-200ft mountain
-another village at the bottom of the mountain
-Turn-table coaster (never done before, BTW)
-Animal Exhibits
The Mummy will use an already existing building that will have little outside work done to it. No 'Mummy Village' or such.
That's why it will take EE more time than Mummy.
Also, with the debut of The Mummy getting 'closer' and the annoucement not in sight, I'm thinking 2004 is out of the question.
Want to know why it will take Disney 3 years to build this?
-200ft mountain
-another village at the bottom of the mountain
-Turn-table coaster (never done before, BTW)
-Animal Exhibits
The Mummy will use an already existing building that will have little outside work done to it. No 'Mummy Village' or such.
That's why it will take EE more time than Mummy.
Jerm
Well-Known Member
I think EE will do to coasters what the Matterhorn did back in 59. It will be something new and exciting and it does sound like Disney is going back to making the amazing e-tickets. I think 3 years for this type of attraction is still a bit long but maybe the more time the more effort is put into it. I just cant wiat for that first ride where you turn around and go backwards!!!!!!!!!! Also I think this will be a run to attraction for sure, considering the park will still have to close at dusk or around there so I am sure the queue for it will be insane.
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Goofster
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Keep in mind that i think it was Joe Rhode who said it might be open in 2005. I'm sure this is more Test Track/ Mission: Space date announcing and they don't want to dig themselves in a test track sized hole, they'll play it safe like they did with Mission: Space and the Columbia disaster.
AndyMagic
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The former KONG building is housing the Mummy and the rumored theme is a museum in New York that, of course, has a section about the Mummy. The Kong building already looks exactly like a museum so they are all set. What happens when you actually board the coaster is still a mystery of course.
AndyMagic
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The Mummy is practically confirmed for a 2004 opening date. While no announcement has been made, construction has been underway for about 6 months now. Also, Universal formally announced that 2 new attractions would be built in 2003 with a new BIG ride coming in 2004. When asked what the new attraction will be, Universal reps reply with, "Mums the word." So believe me, it is coming in 2004.
Lastly, there is no question that EE will and should take longer than Mummy. Like you said it is a much larger project. I am just questioning why Splash Mountain and all previous E-Tickets were built in 2 years, yet new E-Tickets like M:S and EE take another year and half on top of that.
The_CEO
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" Ladies and Gentlemen! Our museum has invested millions to take you to the dusty ruins of the mummies actual home!! Please gather yourself into thie nifty " Transporter" so we can begin!!"
Yeah uh... This should be interesting how they present the rollercoaster fact in a museum lol
Yeah uh... This should be interesting how they present the rollercoaster fact in a museum lol
AndyMagic
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I think you read too far into it. I said they have an exibit on the Mummy. I didn't say the museum would sponsor an amazing vehicle that takes you to Egypt. The ride is supposed to be based around Mummy Returns where a large portion doesn't even take place in Egypt at all. In fact, there is a very thrilling sequence after a museum scene through the streets of London that I suspet this ride will be based on. Of course the streets of London will have to be switch to the streets of New York. Either way there are tons of posibilities. An announcement is in May so we can only wait.Originally posted by The_CEO
" Ladies and Gentlemen! Our museum has invested millions to take you to the dusty ruins of the mummies actual home!! Please gather yourself into thie nifty " Transporter" so we can begin!!"
Yeah uh... This should be interesting how they present the rollercoaster fact in a museum lol
no2apprentice
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Just guessing, but wouldn't extra time be needed for proper foundation construction? We are talking about a 199 (or so) foot mountain of concrete and steel on top of the infamous Florida swamp soil.