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[Master Yoda]

So if it doesn't take that much to fix it, then why hasn't Disney already done it? I feel like theres more to this that either you or i will know. Oh and please contact Mr. Johnson in the control tower to confirm your flight to the moon!

Just because a fix is easy does not mean it is cheep.

All I needed to do to make my last car perfect was replace the engine and transmission. Easy solution, but not so easy on the checking account.

The solution for the yeti is similar. Take out the Yeti and install a new one wit the design flaw fixed. An easy but expensive solution made only more complicated by 2 departments not agreeing on who gets the bill and the fact that 99% of Disney's client base has no idea that anything is wrong.

 

[HakunaMatata89]

rode it a few times this week still disco but I still have fond memories of seeing it during the soft opening they did for media

 

[marni1971]

So if it doesn't take that much to fix it, then why hasn't Disney already done it?!

There's a dispute over who foots the bill.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

There's a dispute over who foots the bill.

Here's an easy solution: They announce they're getting rid of the disco yeti. Then they sell t-shirts, travel mugs, and other assorted memorabilia featuring the broken guy. People will get on here and wax poetic about the first time they saw him and buy it all. Disney will raise millions and be able to fix him. In the meantime, message boards and podcasts will be alive with talk of weather the new Yeti will be as good as the old Yeti. I'm calling Iger in the morning.

 

[Master Yoda]

There's a dispute over who foots the bill.

Do you ever feel like no one listens?

 

[Cesar R M]

Do you ever feel like no one listens?

And this is why you shouldnt focus your performance bonuses by doing The Iger(tm) (aka just watching how many cost cuts and money "savings" you did by slashing everything in your path)

 

[LuvtheGoof]

And this is why you shouldnt focus your performance bonuses by doing The Iger(tm) (aka just watching how many cost cuts and money "savings" you did by slashing everything in your path)

So now we're blaming Iger for 2 divisions arguing over which one will pay for a fix?

 

[MisterPenguin]

So now we're blaming Iger for 2 divisions arguing over which one will pay for a fix?

Getting divisions to argue with each other was one of his major vanity projects.

 

[Cesar R M]

So now we're blaming Iger for 2 divisions arguing over which one will pay for a fix?

Didnt get the memo? everyone blames Iger in the way we used to blame Meg

 

[Fable McCloud]

So as of now, May 2017, what in Everest actually works? I'm bringing a newbie and I wanna show them how impressive the ride is in October, but Disco Yeti may be a turn off lol.

 

[EagleScout610]

So as of now, May 2017, what in Everest actually works? I'm bringing a newbie and I wanna show them how impressive the ride is in October, but Disco Yeti may be a turn off lol.

The mist, bird, and yeti are all gone. Only the waterfalls, shadow and (occasionally) station steam work, sadly. It really kills the mood of the ride

 

[Fable McCloud]

The mist, bird, and yeti are all gone. Only the waterfalls, shadow and (occasionally) station steam work, sadly. It really kills the mood of the ride

That's so sad. So there isn't even a stationary/Disco Yeti anymore?

 

[EagleScout610]

That's so sad. So there isn't even a stationary/Disco Yeti anymore?

The yeti is still there, just broken. You said you're bringing a 1st timer, so be sure to let them know to look up in the last cave, or you'll miss him (like my mom did).

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

The mist, bird, and yeti are all gone. Only the waterfalls, shadow and (occasionally) station steam work, sadly. It really kills the mood of the ride

You know what else really kills the mood of the ride? Hundreds of hairbands strewn all over a major show scene.

 

[EagleScout610]

You know what else really kills the mood of the ride? Hundreds of hairbands strewn all over a major show scene.

Yeah, that too. I think Everest should just be re-named, "The Ride Everyone on WDWMagic Complains About"

 

[Doug Means]

Yeah, that too. I think Everest should just be re-named, "The Ride Everyone on WDWMagic Complains About"

TREOWCA???

 

[EagleScout610]

TREOWCA???

 

[Bairstow]

So as of now, May 2017, what in Everest actually works? I'm bringing a newbie and I wanna show them how impressive the ride is in October, but Disco Yeti may be a turn off lol.

If you're bringing a first-timer, the key is not to mention all the stuff that's not working, either before or after. Just let them enjoy it and they probably will. All the ambiance and the mountain itself are still really impressive, and the strobe light effect is surprisingly effective at fooling people into thinking the yeti is still moving. All the false alarms in this thread about people who have ridden the attraction over the years and swear they saw the figure move is proof enough of that.

 

[Doug Means]

If you're bringing a first-timer, the key is not to mention all the stuff that's not working, either before or after. Just let them enjoy it and they probably will. All the ambiance and the mountain itself are still really impressive, and the strobe light effect is surprisingly effective at fooling people into thinking the yeti is still moving. All the false alarms in this thread about people who have ridden the attraction over the years and swear they saw the figure move is proof enough of that.

i think some people who get to ride it a lot and see stuff, forget the entire ride experience for those of us who don't. From the walk up to it and just seeing the mountain, the details in the Queue, and the roller coaster is a good enough thrill for people who like roller coasters. there are a lot of little details that may not be working but most people don't know about that (so they won't know to look for it). there is enough great detail that the average person can still enjoy it over and over again. i was lucky enough to see the yeti work the 1st time i rode it (i lived near there for 5 years). but the steam and the bird are things i didn't think about until people started saying they weren't working. now i look for it when i go to see myself. i wouldn't have, except for forums like this.

 

[NormC]

You know what else really kills the mood of the ride? Hundreds of hairbands strewn all over a major show scene.

Exactly. Parents need to stop their brats from doing that. It is not good luck for your cheering squad. It is littering.