News Expedition Everest refurbishment in 2022

[WorldExplorer]

I did the Expedition Everest 5K at Animal Kingdom last week and we watched the race announcers talk on stage and interview runners as we waited about an hour for our corral to get going.

Many runners dress up for these Disney races, and one time they interviewed a woman that was part of a group that were all dressed in white and covered in hundreds of different color hair bands. I forgot what they called themselves, but they explained on the big screen how it's tradition to throw your hair band at the top of the ride.

There were quite a few runners dressed up as 'disco yeti' and others as Joe Rohde, which was hilarious. Some of the Joe Rohdes looked quite good. One runner who was dressed as Rohde was interviewed on the big screen and was asked (this was a common question) what his goal for the race was. He yelled "TO FIX THE YETI!". That was funny.

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[Tha Realest]

This bothers me more than the yeti -- seriously. Disney needs to take the time to regularly tidy that area up. Fewer people would throw them if they didn't see a pile of them up there already.

Easy fix. Post signs at the start that any littering or throwing of items will result in expulsion from the park. They could easily hide a camera up there - probably already have multiple angles showing what’s happening already. Have CMs watching, and waiting, to escort offenders out. Make an example for a few weeks.

 

[Disneyson]

Aside from the Yeti and the structural issue, there were a lot of careless mistakes made when designing the rest of the key thematic elements.

The mist that is meant to “blot out the sun” and conceal the first track change had to be turned off because of safety sensor issues (similar to the stunning Frozen Ever After effect that barely works anymore). As the mist blocked off the first backward drop/turn, it would trigger the sensors that indicate if a guest has stepped onto the ride path. The theming was cut.

Similar is the hair tie problem. In order to clean the hair ties, one must cross the ride path, and receive special tethering equipment to reach areas of the attraction that do not have proper fall protection. It would be a “big production” to clean the top, and because of the effort required practically weekly, they decided to just let it happen.

There are ways to solve all three of these problems on the attraction, but that would require investment, in two cases, towards a technological fix and possible R&D costs, or a weekly role requiring about three people and new safety infrastructure which Disney is just not interesred in designing, especially if it aesthetically disturbs the rest of the peak.

 

[celluloid]

The mist that is meant to “blot out the sun” and conceal the first track change had to be turned off because of safety sensor issues (similar to the stunning Frozen Ever After effect that barely works anymore). As the mist blocked off the first backward drop/turn, it would trigger the sensors that indicate if a guest has stepped onto the ride path. The theming was cut.

Similar is the hair tie problem. In order to clean the hair ties, one must cross the ride path, and receive special tethering equipment to reach areas of the attraction that do not have proper fall protection. It would be a “big production” to clean the top, and because of the effort required practically weekly, they decided to just let it happen.

To point out though, those are not really just flaws in designs, but flaws in solutions.

There are tools that could be used to reach the hair ties and keep it nicer than it is.

There are so many ways to produce fog that could have been replaced or altered a censor to be more accurate. (I had heard censor issue, but never guest intrusion censor.)

Declining by degrees.

 

[Disneyson]

You’re right, I may be misremembering - it might be the sensor that notes that the track has safely switched sides and is ready to drop your tea train.

You’re right. All of the problems are frustrating in the fact that there are so few “active” show elements on Everest and still they refuse to touch them.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Aside from the Yeti and the structural issue, there were a lot of careless mistakes made when designing the rest of the key thematic elements.

The mist that is meant to “blot out the sun” and conceal the first track change had to be turned off because of safety sensor issues (similar to the stunning Frozen Ever After effect that barely works anymore). As the mist blocked off the first backward drop/turn, it would trigger the sensors that indicate if a guest has stepped onto the ride path. The theming was cut.

Similar is the hair tie problem. In order to clean the hair ties, one must cross the ride path, and receive special tethering equipment to reach areas of the attraction that do not have proper fall protection. It would be a “big production” to clean the top, and because of the effort required practically weekly, they decided to just let it happen.

There are ways to solve all three of these problems on the attraction, but that would require investment, in two cases, towards a technological fix and possible R&D costs, or a weekly role requiring about three people and new safety infrastructure which Disney is just not interesred in designing, especially if it aesthetically disturbs the rest of the peak.

Structural issues?

I just wish people still had manners. So many rides are a mess because of a severe lack of manners by many in the general public. My wife and I never did anything like what people do today when we were younger. I know that if I had done anything like throw something in a ride, spit on a scrum, etc. when I was younger, we would have left the park. End of story. I think we’ve instilled enough respect and decency in our kids so they follow this same path.

 

[celluloid]

Structural issues?

I just wish people still had manners. So many rides are a mess because of a severe lack of manners by many in the general public. My wife and I never did anything like what people do today when we were younger. I know that if I had done anything like throw something in a ride, spit on a scrum, etc. when I was younger, we would have left the park. End of story. I think we’ve instilled enough respect and decency in our kids so they follow this same path.

If Disney does not care, the guests will not be expected to. A dozen hair ties on the ride in one spot or gum patterns on a wall will influence others to do the same.

People have always done these things, there are just more when Disney's standards lower. Like a high school that has a less than previous stellar Administration and expectations.

 

[HauntedPirate]

If Disney does not care, the guests will not be expected to. A dozen hair ties on the ride in one spot or gum patterns on a wall will influence others to do the same.

People have always done these things, there are just more when Disney's standards lower. Like a high school that has a less than previous stellar Administration and expectations.

Again - “good enough” is good enough in the era of Bob. Disney did care until someone decided it cost too much money. Of course, there’s also the general decline in our culture and standards to address, but that’s not something for this thread.

 

[JoeCamel]

Similar is the hair tie problem. In order to clean the hair ties, one must cross the ride path, and receive special tethering equipment to reach areas of the attraction that do not have proper fall protection. It would be a “big production” to clean the top, and because of the effort required practically weekly, they decided to just let it happen.

Shop vac with a looooong extension. Ride the car up and set the brake then work from the car

 

[JustInTime]

Aside from the Yeti and the structural issue, there were a lot of careless mistakes made when designing the rest of the key thematic elements.

The mist that is meant to “blot out the sun” and conceal the first track change had to be turned off because of safety sensor issues (similar to the stunning Frozen Ever After effect that barely works anymore). As the mist blocked off the first backward drop/turn, it would trigger the sensors that indicate if a guest has stepped onto the ride path. The theming was cut.

Similar is the hair tie problem. In order to clean the hair ties, one must cross the ride path, and receive special tethering equipment to reach areas of the attraction that do not have proper fall protection. It would be a “big production” to clean the top, and because of the effort required practically weekly, they decided to just let it happen.

There are ways to solve all three of these problems on the attraction, but that would require investment, in two cases, towards a technological fix and possible R&D costs, or a weekly role requiring about three people and new safety infrastructure which Disney is just not interesred in designing, especially if it aesthetically disturbs the rest of the peak.

There is no structure issue.

 

[Patcheslee]

Structural issues?

I just wish people still had manners. So many rides are a mess because of a severe lack of manners by many in the general public. My wife and I never did anything like what people do today when we were younger. I know that if I had done anything like throw something in a ride, spit on a scrum, etc. when I was younger, we would have left the park. End of story. I think we’ve instilled enough respect and decency in our kids so they follow this same path.

Kids got into the habit of taking a pocket full of napkins on roller coasters at Kings Island and tossing them at the first drop last year. Hairties and bracelets usually pile up on roofs where available. Kinda gets ridiculous after a bit.

 

[DCBaker]

It appears Expedition Everest will return April 16th and has been added to the regular Genie+ list (instead of the Individual Lightning Lane) until August 7th.

"Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (beginning April 16, 2022)**"

 

[wdwmagic]

Expedition Everest to reopen on schedule following a lengthy refurbishment and will return as a Genie+ selection​

Expedition Everest to reopen on schedule following a lengthy refurbishment and will return as a Genie+ selection

The fan-favorite rollercoaster will return this weekend at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[tnemgif]

Structural issues?

I just wish people still had manners. So many rides are a mess because of a severe lack of manners by many in the general public. My wife and I never did anything like what people do today when we were younger. I know that if I had done anything like throw something in a ride, spit on a scrum, etc. when I was younger, we would have left the park. End of story. I think we’ve instilled enough respect and decency in our kids so they follow this same path.

This! Put up a security camera and throw these people out. Rude guests are the main reason why I lost interest in Disney. If Disney can be so aggressive about nabbing shoplifters, they can be just as aggressive about protecting their parks and guests.

 

[Rob562]

Expedition Everest to reopen on schedule following a lengthy refurbishment and will return as a Genie+ selection​

Expedition Everest to reopen on schedule following a lengthy refurbishment and will return as a Genie+ selection

The fan-favorite rollercoaster will return this weekend at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

www.wdwmagic.com

Proof once again that jumping to the worst possible conclusion of "the refurb has been extended indefinitely" when the "mid-April" was removed from the webpage observation came out is probably not the best idea...

-Rob

 

[HauntedPirate]

Proof once again that jumping to the worst possible conclusion of "the refurb has been extended indefinitely" when the "mid-April" was removed from the webpage observation came out is probably not the best idea...

-Rob

What site would do such a thing??

 

[G00fyDad]

So FoP is going to be the only ILL?

 

[ToTBellHop]

So happy my rumor from way back ended up being true. My kids will be PUMPED!

 

[wdwmagic]

So FoP is going to be the only ILL?

Yes

 

[JoeCamel]

With my suggestion of removing the hair bands using a parked RV as a work platform with a long shop vac extension they have solved this perplexing problem so the extended refurb could complete sooner.
They didn't have to wait for the swiss climber to clear immigration.
You're welcome...