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IWant2GoNow
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Whoa, whoa, whoa... wait...
2 Waterfalls, AND Steam???
So do we start the pool now to see how long these last? :zipit:
Quick question... Was the steam on the mountain top or was this the missing mist from the tunnels?
Let's get that Yeti back in tip top shape! :fork:
2 Waterfalls, AND Steam???
So do we start the pool now to see how long these last? :zipit:
Quick question... Was the steam on the mountain top or was this the missing mist from the tunnels?
Let's get that Yeti back in tip top shape! :fork:
PhilharMagician
Well-Known Member
Whoa, whoa, whoa... wait...
2 Waterfalls, AND Steam???
So do we start the pool now to see how long these last? :zipit:
Quick question... Was the steam on the mountain top or was this the missing mist from the tunnels?
Let's get that Yeti back in tip top shape! :fork:
Hey, that was a week ago. They are probably already broken.
KJ1081
Active Member
I saw the same when we visited 5/17 and 5/24, sorry no pics
IWant2GoNow
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hpyhnt 1000
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This is the best I can find... you can faintly see Waterfall A at :59 and Waterfall B from 1:01 to 1:03.
Incidentally, this video also shows the original mist effects both at the top of the lift hill and before the drop outside.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PXg0H6KPwc
Scuttle
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I almost forgot. Both waterfalls were flowing today, I was shocked. I haven't read this entire thread, so I don't know if there is 2 waterfalls total or not, but definitely 2 were on today!
jato4x4
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I don't know if this has been posted here yet, but I was catching up on some miseed podcasts, of the Wedway and Betamouse types. I think it was on BetaMouse that said he had talked with an imagineer, and asked why this wasn't fixed yet. I forget the imagineers name also, but he said it was because they couldn't figure out how to fix it, not that there isn't funding. Like I said dont know how true this is, but seems plausible it is a very large and intricate piece of equipment.
IWant2GoNow
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Not sure if this is accurate or not, but Screamscape is reporting that Mr. Yeti is now in EMOde, as in left in the dark, no lights, no fans, no motorcars... not a single luxury for our hairy friend.
I'm really disappointed in how DAK is being treated, or not being treated actually. I'm pretty sure even though I only go every other year now, I will begin ruling out DAK as a stopping point for anything. Dinosaur has plenty of broken effects, and the main story element for E:E has more changes than Lady Gaga's wardrobe. The only thing worth going there for ride-wise is the safari and it's just not worth it to me.
I used to just think the Yeti being fixed would be a big step forward, now I feel as though they just need to expand the park as much as possible. It's like PPF on a MUCH larger scale. Just rotting away with no love...
I'm really disappointed in how DAK is being treated, or not being treated actually. I'm pretty sure even though I only go every other year now, I will begin ruling out DAK as a stopping point for anything. Dinosaur has plenty of broken effects, and the main story element for E:E has more changes than Lady Gaga's wardrobe. The only thing worth going there for ride-wise is the safari and it's just not worth it to me.
I used to just think the Yeti being fixed would be a big step forward, now I feel as though they just need to expand the park as much as possible. It's like PPF on a MUCH larger scale. Just rotting away with no love...
Patrick_Ears
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Did anyone send a e-mail or letter to Disney asking them what is the real problem on the Yeti?
Maybe it's a cost factor..... who knows.
Maybe it's a cost factor..... who knows.
More they we can count. Disney has never officially stated what was wrong or why it has not been fixed. Based on information provided by Lee it looks that the problem is a lubrication issue for the shoulder of the swinging arm. The problem was discovered very late in the construction and was thought could be handled with an increased maintenance schedule. That increased schedule was either never done or did not work. As to why it has not been fixed there are several scenarios, all of which are probably true to one degree or another. They might not have a solution as of yet, it might be too expensive, they are not willing to spend the money because most people do not notice, or they simply can not have the parks most popular attraction down for an extended period of time.
Patrick_Ears
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Thanks Richard. Yeah it was just strange not see it working anymore, yep so it is a money thing. :wave:
BlackCauldron
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Does anyone have an update on the statu of the mountain?? The last time I rode, the only thing I remember not working were the bird (which I have never seen - ever - not even on video), and the Yeti was doing his Saturday Night Fever dance. I'm not expecting him to ever get fixed - but are the mists and waterfalls on consistently now?
I'm actually wondering if they turn the waterfalls and mists off in the hotter summer months to conserve water in drought type situations. I know they have done that in the past. I typically visit in April/may or September/October, so I have always seen them on.
I'm actually wondering if they turn the waterfalls and mists off in the hotter summer months to conserve water in drought type situations. I know they have done that in the past. I typically visit in April/may or September/October, so I have always seen them on.
juniorthomas
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Wow. I don't think I've ever experienced EE with any of those things functioning. This makes my past EE experiences slightly "less than" now. Sheesh.
elfshadowreaper
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I think I've only ever seen the bird pop up and then go backwards behind a rock. We've decided to avoid Animal Kingdom in the future. When they end up fixing the yeti(if ever), I'll be pumped to go back. Dinosaur and Kali River with the other little things just aren't enough to justify going in my opinion.
Goofy6294
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Sorry if this has already been posted, I haven't read the entire thread.
I remember a WDWToday podcast a while back where Mike Scopa said he was provided with an explanation that the structure supporting the Yeti was found to be insufficient due to the amount of movement of the AA and the fact that its completed weight was more than estimated in the plans. To fix this would require dismantling part of the mountain to replace existing footings with larger ones. I tried finding which episode this was but didn't have any luck.
Anybody else remember this or was I dreaming?
I remember a WDWToday podcast a while back where Mike Scopa said he was provided with an explanation that the structure supporting the Yeti was found to be insufficient due to the amount of movement of the AA and the fact that its completed weight was more than estimated in the plans. To fix this would require dismantling part of the mountain to replace existing footings with larger ones. I tried finding which episode this was but didn't have any luck.
Anybody else remember this or was I dreaming?