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[Corgi]

Are they ever going to fix the yeti? I mean, by my count, it's been over 10 years since he's worked on an kind of consistent basis. You'd think now with Pandora opening up that this might be a good time to shut E:E down for a refurbishment that includes FINALLY fixing the yeti. Any news from Joe R and team about any designs to fix the yeti once and for all?

For anyone who doesn't feel like reading all 177 pages, it's summed up perfectly here.

 

[BlakeW39]

I unfortunately don't have that much hope for this... it could happen, but it's been broken for over a decade, far, far longer than it was ever working. So if they fix the Yeti it'll be compensated with another opening, as they'll need something to temporarily take its place and in the end, we'll have two brand new attractions.

 

[NormC]

So if they fix the Yeti it'll be compensated with another opening, as they'll need something to temporarily take its place and in the end, we'll have two brand new attractions.

As has been said many times over, the yeti could be fixed without any extended shutdown of the ride. I do think however that if anything is done it will be in conjunction with a long overdue refurbishment of the whole ride.

 

[BlakeW39]

As has been said many times over, the yeti could be fixed without any extended shutdown of the ride. I do think however that if anything is done it will be in conjunction with a long overdue refurbishment of the whole ride.

Okay, that's a bit better. I still find it hard to believe that it'll get fixed anytime soon, I mean if it's simple (and then presumably not as costly) when compared to an extended refurb, then why have they taken all of this tome to fix it?

 

[NormC]

No one said it was simple.

 

[BlakeW39]

No one said it was simple.

You've implied that there is clearly a more effiecient method of correction than I assumed, so when I say simple I mean they aren't losing millions of dollars over one of their most popular rides in the park shut down for months.

 

[MisterPenguin]

From what I understand from our most reliable sources, pulling out the old Yeti and installing a new one is simple.

What is not simple at all is creating a new Yeti that's not going to have the same problems as the old and conforms to a newer and more restrictive safety requirements and can find the financial willpower to spend what's needed to make it happen.

 

[BlakeW39]

From what I understand from our most reliable sources, pulling out the old Yeti and installing a new one is simple.

What is not simple at all is creating a new Yeti that's not going to have the same problems as the old and conforms to a newer and more restrictive safety requirements and can find the financial willpower to spend what's needed to make it happen.

Okay, so they have to install a new Yeti. That makes a lot of sense considering the time it's taken. Thanks.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Okay, so they have to install a new Yeti. That makes a lot of sense considering the time it's taken. Thanks.

Yah, the current one swings in such a way that it's leveraging too much torque on pistons and joints and bending them. There ain't no repair that will work.

 

[KBLovedDisney]

Yah, the current one swings in such a way that it's leveraging too much torque on pistons and joints and bending them. There ain't no repair that will work.

Wonder if they aren't currently working on a more stable design that would only swing it's arm slightly and not have the entire body in motion...

 

[NormC]

The current one can be reprogrammed to move differently but it needs structural repairs first. As Mister Penguin mentioned there are bearing and joint issues. Parts were not engineered to handle the thrust of the current motion profile and have failed. A full replacement is only one option of many.

 

[NormC]

You've implied that there is clearly a more effiecient method of correction than I assumed, so when I say simple I mean they aren't losing millions of dollars over one of their most popular rides in the park shut down for months.

I did not imply anything. I was merely correcting your implication that the ride needed to be shut down to perform the repairs. This theory has been debunked multiple times in this thread alone.

They would not lose millions of dollars during a refurb. You don't pay by the ride. Pandora is pulling in the crowds. The park attendance will not suffer greatly during a single ride refurbishment.

 

[BlakeW39]

They would not lose millions of dollars during a refurb. You don't pay by the ride. Pandora is pulling in the crowds. The park attendance will not suffer greatly during a single ride refurbishment.

I suppose so, but I was thinking that this refurb would be happening (if it does) 5 years down the road when Pandora isn't new anymore.

The current one can be reprogrammed to move differently but it needs structural repairs first. As Mister Penguin mentioned there are bearing and joint issues. Parts were not engineered to handle the thrust of the current motion profile and have failed. A full replacement is only one option of many.

Does this mean the other option of reprogramming the motion (as well as a new yeti) includes a yeti that does not swing so aggresively?

 

[NormC]

Does this mean the other option of reprogramming the motion (as well as a new yeti) includes a yeti that does not swing so aggresively?

Several options have been laid on the table. I believe there has been a lot of in-fighting and finger pointing about who should pay for the repair or replacement. Maybe one day we will get something better than fans and lights.

 

[marni1971]

I suppose so, but I was thinking that this refurb would be happening (if it does) 5 years down the road when Pandora isn't new anymore.



Does this mean the other option of reprogramming the motion (as well as a new yeti) includes a yeti that does not swing so aggresively?

This version actually worked with the current figure.

 

[EagleScout610]

This version actually worked with the current figure.

What was the difference in motion for "A minus" mode vs. "Full A Mode?" It seems like the yeti did have at least SOME reduced animation

 

[marni1971]

What was the difference in motion for "A minus" mode vs. "Full A Mode?" It seems like the yeti did have at least SOME reduced animation

Mainly arm movement as opposed to full torso movement.

 

[Disney Maddux]

So from what I'm reading here, Disney is looking to build a brand new Yeti animatronic, because a simple repair wouldn't fix Disco Yeti?

(Also, this thread is 11 years old! Here's to 11 more..?)

 

[Master Yoda]

So from what I'm reading here, Disney is looking to build a brand new Yeti animatronic, because a simple repair wouldn't fix Disco Yeti?

(Also, this thread is 11 years old! Here's to 11 more..?)

Looking to? Probably not.

Need to in order to restore the original movement? Yes.

 

[MisterPenguin]

So from what I'm reading here, Disney is looking to build a brand new Yeti animatronic, because a simple repair wouldn't fix Disco Yeti?

(Also, this thread is 11 years old! Here's to 11 more..?)

Yes, major repairs doesn't solve the over-leveraging torquing problem. And the slight repair needed for slight movement isn't happening, either, for... reasons. That leaves full replacement, which is the plan if anyone at WDW can find the will to pull the trigger on it.