Is the Yeti all that bad?

copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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OK...deep cleansing breaths now that you have the topic opened!

I was thinking today about wishing I was at the world and specifically attractions I would like to ride and EE came to mind which got me to thinking. I have to admit that disco Yeti really does not bother me. It seems like a minuscule detail of an otherwise very fun ride IMO. Now, other than the fact that the inoperative Yeti is a crown jewel glowing (or strobing) example of TDO's lack of commitment to the parks and more importantly the park goers experience within the parks do you feel it really ruins the ride for you?

Try and take your emotion for what the Yeti has come to stand for among us fanbois out of the equation and think of it as just a ride element and throw in your two cents.

I for one love the ride and I think that the Yeti is seen so quickly and for such a short period of time that I do not know if I could truly absorb the full mode Yeti anyway. Now I also have to come clean that I NEVER EVER saw him in his full and intended glory which is why I really wonder if it is just an icon for mediocrity or something really lacking in the ride.
 
Disneyhead'71

Disneyhead'71

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I always believed that the Yeti was "over-designed" for the 1.2 seconds that you see him anyway.

But the point most have is that they spent way to much originally for the pay-off. Then refuse to spend the money to fix it.

Everest was a mess from the overly expensive design phase through lack of maintenance budget.
 
copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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I am an admitted fanboi and I hate the fact that I am aware of "B" and even "C" mode...what has been seen cannot be unseen but I wish I was dumb to the fact and didn't see anything other than what I think Disney intended in the first place:oops:
 
NormC

NormC

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Yes it is bad. If you have experienced the ride as intended and Imagined compared to now you would understand. The amount of money and engineering spent on the animatronic was immense and unfortunately not enough was spent on the foundation to support it.

The ride is still fun and my whole family loves it still which is part of the problem. Disney has no incentive to fix it.
 
PUSH

PUSH

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I've ridden it when the yeti has worked and when it hasn't worked. To be honest, I never noticed the difference. It's still a great ride.
 
Monty

Monty

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No
I do notice the difference. I was riding when EE was in soft openings and saw him in his true glory. Very impressive and a little bit scary...

Fast forward to "Disco Yeti" and I am still very happy to ride multiple times per day when we're there. I think the ride itself doesn't lose much and for those who never saw the AA "in action" it would be an excellent ride. For me, though I'm aware of the change, it's not a devastating disappointment.
 
copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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Monty said:
I do notice the difference. I was riding when EE was in soft openings and saw him in his true glory. Very impressive and a little bit scary...

Fast forward to "Disco Yeti" and I am still very happy to ride multiple times per day when we're there. I think the ride itself doesn't lose much and for those who never saw the AA "in action" it would be an excellent ride. For me, though I'm aware of the change, it's not a devastating disappointment.
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That is what I was thinking as well. If you take emotion and rage against the machine (haha) out of the equation I can't imagine it looses that much. Perhaps it is for the best though that I did not see him in all his glory. As it is all I have is stories around the campfire (or forum) for reference so for me it is just not all that bad.

Now, when looking at him as a shining example of their commitment to the parks...I begin a slow boil:mad:
 
George

George

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Monty said:
I do notice the difference. I was riding when EE was in soft openings and saw him in his true glory. Very impressive and a little bit scary...

Fast forward to "Disco Yeti" and I am still very happy to ride multiple times per day when we're there. I think the ride itself doesn't lose much and for those who never saw the AA "in action" it would be an excellent ride. For me, though I'm aware of the change, it's not a devastating disappointment.
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I agree with this sentiment. I do wonder about the fact that shows still air on national tv with a Yeti taking a swipe at the ride vehicle....I also wonder if there is any plan at all to restore the Yeti or if the ride is considered good enough as is.
 
copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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ASJHLJ said:
I agree with this sentiment. I do wonder about the fact that shows still air on national tv with a Yeti taking a swipe at the ride vehicle....I also wonder if there is any plan at all to restore the Yeti or if the ride is considered good enough as is.
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That is certainly false advertising especially if it has not operated in that fashion for years...never occurred to me!

From what I can tell there is zero plans to repair the Yeti. All the reading I have done says that the actual foundation he is attached to is substandard for the weight and movement in "A" mode. It would require a complete shut down of the mountain and removal of the Yeti to repair the foundation which (and this is contested here and there) would require demolition of part of the mountain to get him out and clear to allow the work to be done. Unless ridership were to drop dramatically TDO would doubtfully take these steps.
 
marni1971

marni1971

Park History nut
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As a single item it's just sad.

The reasons behind why he's still like this after almost six years point to so much that's wrong with today's WDW.

It's a symbol of so much that shouldn't - and needent - be.

The ride wouldn't need to be closed. It'd just take a bit of time and money. And lawyers that aren't paranoid.
 
copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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marni1971 said:
As a single item it's just sad.

The reasons behind why he's still like this after almost six years point to so much that's wrong with today's WDW.

It's a symbol of so much that shouldn't - and needent - be.

The ride wouldn't need to be closed. It'd just take a bit of time and money. And lawyers that aren't paranoid.
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Martin, I know you know people who...well, know people!

Is Joe Rohde on record at any time with being negative about the current state of the Yeti? I watched a special one time on Disney and he just went on and on about how special, impressive and innovative the Yeti is (was). Has he ever been vocal at all about the current condition? Probably not but maybe someday when he no longer works for them but I am curious if you are "in the know"
 
marni1971

marni1971

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I know Rohde has shrunk away from his previous position of mouthpiece for WDI PR over the past year or two. He's certainly... Vocal... and isn't 100% impressed with how the park is managed. I'll leave it to another member to perhaps answer in more detail if they can.
 
Gonzo79

Gonzo79

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marni1971 said:
As a single item it's just sad.

The reasons behind why he's still like this after almost six years point to so much that's wrong with today's WDW.

It's a symbol of so much that shouldn't - and needent - be.

The ride wouldn't need to be closed. It'd just take a bit of time and money. And lawyers that aren't paranoid.
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This is so sad.The first time I rode Everest was in 2008,so I guess I never witnesssed the yeti working. While I do love the ride and ride it multiple times each trip, I am also well aware each time that I'm seeing something thats not working at the level it should be. I cant believe its been like that for six years. I had no idea its been that long. It does say a lot about WDW today. Very sad.
 

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