For some time, now, we have been wondering what the temple along the lift hill up Everest is. This will apparently involve guests visiting to the legendary Shangri-La as they live out the Legend of the Forbidden Mountain.
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In 2006, Animal Kingdom Guests Explore Legendary Shangri-La
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KimPossible
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but how does shangra la relate to the yeti?
DisneyFan 2000
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Meaning what? Cool name though!
More than half a century ago, British writer James Hilton wrote a novel entitled Lost Horizon. In the book he tells a story: Because of an aviation accident, a plane was forced to land in a valley southwest of the Himalayas. For survival, several young men trekked a long distance. Later, directed by local people, they went to a place called "Shangri-La." It had snow-capped mountains, forests, gorges and lakes, and the beautiful scenery made people linger.
What was more fantastic to them was the social conditions there. Many religions co-existed, and people of various ethnic groups got along in harmony. The man-to-man and man-to-nature relations were properly handled. People were well off and friendly, and the entire society was peaceful and tranquil .... Shangri-La has become a synonym of the "Land of Peach Blossoms" a fictious land of peace away from the turmoil of the world - and of an ideal society. For many years since then, looking for "Shangri-La" has become a painstaking pursuit for numerous tourists and adventurers.
In the mid-1990s, more and more evidences have shown that Shangri-La is located in northwestern Yunnan. The location, climate and natural sights, and especially the unique folklore, are similar to what was described in James Hilton's novel.
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It's a mystical city thought to be located in the Himalayas, but it has never been found...until 2006, that is.
What was more fantastic to them was the social conditions there. Many religions co-existed, and people of various ethnic groups got along in harmony. The man-to-man and man-to-nature relations were properly handled. People were well off and friendly, and the entire society was peaceful and tranquil .... Shangri-La has become a synonym of the "Land of Peach Blossoms" a fictious land of peace away from the turmoil of the world - and of an ideal society. For many years since then, looking for "Shangri-La" has become a painstaking pursuit for numerous tourists and adventurers.
In the mid-1990s, more and more evidences have shown that Shangri-La is located in northwestern Yunnan. The location, climate and natural sights, and especially the unique folklore, are similar to what was described in James Hilton's novel.
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It's a mystical city thought to be located in the Himalayas, but it has never been found...until 2006, that is.
DisneyFan 2000
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Cool! I love story telling! :slurp:
... Oh well... Shangri-la is "cooler"... 
Shaman
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Perhaps there still will be a monastery of some kind:
http://www.pugmarks.com/d-india/sikkim.htm
American Heritage Dictionary:
This whole Shangri-La things sounds very interesting....:sohappy:
http://www.pugmarks.com/d-india/sikkim.htm
American Heritage Dictionary:
This whole Shangri-La things sounds very interesting....:sohappy:
cherrynegra
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Wow. I'd totally forgotten about "Lost Horizons" until you mentioned it. I even remember the old b&w film based on the book. I agree that that story element would just add another level of storytelling. Genius if your observation comes true.
DarkMeasures
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Maybe it will house a walk-through.
Hilton's description of Shangri-La as having snow-capped mountains, forests, gorges and lakes, and beautiful scenery seems very close to Disney's original description of the ride experience in the press release.
Also, Mouseplanet confirms that Shangri-La is the setting.
Also, Mouseplanet confirms that Shangri-La is the setting.
cherrynegra
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One thing is for sure...it should be absolutely stunning. Joe Rhode is just the Imagineer for the job...and he designed the ride! Should be awesome!
artvandelay
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During WWII, the USA launched a bomber attack on Tokyo from an aircraft carrier (this was depicted in the movie 'Pearl Harbor'), which had never been done before. After the attack, FDR held a press conference and announced that the planes had come from our secret base at Shangri-La. This kept the Japanese guessing for awhile.
I know it's a little off topic, but it's the first thing I thought of when I saw the Subject Title.
I know it's a little off topic, but it's the first thing I thought of when I saw the Subject Title.
Thrawn
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I haven't read anything on the subject, but I guess this means the premise of the ride will be "We'll take you to the legendary Shangri-La, way up in the mountains." And somewhere along the way, something goes wrong (it always does) and you end up going to Everest and getting wrecked by one hairy Yeti.
Correct. This is a much more reasonable story than "lets go look for the Yeti".
CAPTAIN HOOK
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Perhaps it is a buddist temple merchandise emporium !!
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Shangri La's a cr@p British 60's band, not my idea of milk and honey.
cherrynegra
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The Shangri La's were not that bad. They gave us "Leader of the Pack." A great teenage death song.