Mini Everest Update

[StevenT]

I can't imagine it will take less than 4 min (total time from load to unload). Looks more like a BTM than a RRC to me (which clocks at 1min10 sec from the launch on).

I agree. I can't see how you could even compare BTM to RRC. BTM has 3 slow lifts and ends up being quite a lengthy ride while RRC is just plain short. Of course EE is going to be a long ride, everything about this project is massive.

 

[AndyP]

I don't think there will be any problem with the length of EE, this ride is going to be huge and worrying about the length of the ride at this point is pointless. All the Disney coasters are excellent, I'm sure this will be just as good, infact I'm sure it will be a hell of alot better! And as long as its ready for summer '06, its all good for me!!

 

[t3techcom18]

I don't think there will be any problem with the length of EE, this ride is going to be huge and worrying about the length of the ride at this point is pointless. All the Disney coasters are excellent, I'm sure this will be just as good, infact I'm sure it will be a hell of alot better! And as long as its ready for summer '06, its all good for me!!

Very true!

 

[FourFourSeven]

I don't know - I think the length of a ride can be important for an immersive Disney experience. Think of the best, most immersive Disney experiences - they usually are quite lengthy. I remember the first time I rode Splash Mountain (many years ago), when I was five minutes into the adventure (already longer than any other flume ride I'd ever taken), and realizing I was nowhere near the end of a truly phenomenal adventure.

Two years ago, my 60-year-old parents went on Splash Moutain for the first time ever, and I remember them also commenting, about halfway through, that it was the "best attraction they'd ever experienced." And we hadn't even gotten CLOSE to the big drop yet!

I'm kind of hoping that Everest also immerses you in the experience for a while, as well, so a 2-3 minute ride would be a disappointment... Granted, immersion can successfully be done in the queuing area as well (as in, say, Star Tours).