devoy1701
Well-Known Member
On Aug 17
-Some movement from Yeti...still had strobe on him.
-Load steam not working.
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Expedition Everest effects status watch
- Thread starter wdwmagic
- Start date
On Aug 17
-Some movement from Yeti...still had strobe on him.
-Load steam not working.
DisneyDellsDude
New Member
Geez. Why can't they get any of the good effects working ever?:lol:
8-22-08
Call me crazy, but I think the Yeti may have a new "show" since he's going to be down for so long. (As I saw rumored I think on here.)
Every time I've seen him (which is always B mode) he was almost impossible to see through a few flashes. In fact I wondered if those who didn't know him would miss him.
Friday the strobes were still on, but he was also dimly lit. In addition, his red-eyes lit up (which was not the case before). And, call me crazy, I think his head might have moved , but there was clearly no "lunging" to his body. While this doesn't compare to video I've seen of the "A" mode, this was much better then what I saw before!
Call me crazy, but I think the Yeti may have a new "show" since he's going to be down for so long. (As I saw rumored I think on here.)
Every time I've seen him (which is always B mode) he was almost impossible to see through a few flashes. In fact I wondered if those who didn't know him would miss him.
Friday the strobes were still on, but he was also dimly lit. In addition, his red-eyes lit up (which was not the case before). And, call me crazy, I think his head might have moved , but there was clearly no "lunging" to his body. While this doesn't compare to video I've seen of the "A" mode, this was much better then what I saw before!
There are some variations on the B mode, and liek you, I have seen it range from almost totally pitch black, to much more strobe, and much more visible.
We really need that A mode back. Its such a key part of the story, and was hyped so much, that it needs to be fixed ASAP. I really dont see what the problem is. We dont see other AA's down for so long. When was the last time the Witch in the GMR was down, or the auctioneer in pirates - it jsut doesnt happen. For some reason, presumably because its a coaster, AK doesnt seem to see the show as priority.
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
By "the yeti may not be back" do you mean back in A mode, or has it been removed for a short period of time?
kc1296426
Active Member
Are you sure? I'm definitely positive that they were running 5 trains the days that I went to DAK during the summer. I didn't ask any CM's, but I was being very 'observent' of what was going on... I put two and two together and thought that there was 5 trains running: One in the load station, one in the unload, one up the first lift/big lift, one going down big drop/going through the upward helixes, and another going through the projection room with the yeti or the first part with the ripped up tracks. If I'm wrong then sorry about providing the wrong information (Epcotservo), but it's just a smart guess on how many trains they were running. :wave:
sorcerormickey
Member
Train 5 was dismantled for rehab at the end of July. it is scheduied to return in October. the yeti has recieved some enhanced lighting while he is being worked on in B2 show. he currently has limited movement to his head and hands. WDI is currently working on an alternate show similar to the shadow of the yeti if the work takes longer than the holiday season. which they would place a black screen in front of the yeti while they work on him. which would project a yeti jumping at the trains.
ImagineerAndy
New Member
wow, this sounds a bit extreme!
Oriolesmagic
Well-Known Member
Sorry this probably sounds stupid but can someone tell me what A-mode and B-mode are please?
ImagineerAndy
New Member
does anyone know his current status?
teebin
Member
I have never seen this stated before. Where did this information come from? Can anyone confirm this?
SirGoofy
Member
Actually the Yeti has 3 modes (as told to me by an Imagineer).
A) Full movement
B) Strobe with limited movement
C) Strobe no movement
Yep you are right there are 3 modes. For most people though, its either working (A) or not working (B). Its currently in B for far far too long. I know people who have been to Everest on 3 trips over a year, and STILL havn't seen it in A mode.
Disneykidder
Well-Known Member
We just got back 2 days ago and my hubby said that EE was running slower than he remembered. (I couldn't ride due to being pregnant so I can't tell you first hand) My nephew had never been on it before and said it was slower than he expected...given Stacy's Top 10 had it in it and it looked fast.
hokielutz
Well-Known Member
Someone a few months ago... posted that foundation cracks developed for the structure that holds the Yeti up. So the foundation needed to be fixed before the Yeti could be allowed to resume its normal range of motion.
Someone else posted this in another thread a while ago, but I can't remember/find where it originated from. This would make sense for why it has not been in full use for a long period of time.