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Disclaimer: I am not excusing TWDC's lack of maintenance to fix the Yeti.
-The Yeti not moving doesn't make it a bad ride- It is still the best coaster in WDW IMO.
-I would think no one pays admission to DAK to see a moving Yeti.
-Admission to DAK is still better than at worst DHS. Arguably Epcot and DHS. And in 16 months, it will be arguably the best park in Orlando- regardless if the Yeti moves or doesn't.
@andysol - Not directing this at you; more that your post very succinctly listed a number of points that are often trotted out.
If the argument for not fixing the Yeti is that Everest is a strong enough coaster that it doesn't need it, why can't that also be an argument for fixing it? Put up a rock themed scrim and get to work fixing it.
Absolutely no reason why it is acceptable for the centerpiece AA of the park's centerpiece E-ticket to still be inoperable nearly a decade after it broke.
I agree with you. That doesn't excuse the drop in standards but it does make sense for a company focused on the bottom line only.
RoL, on the other hand, could get more guests in the park. Surely Disney realizes this and will put on a wonderful show. Nighttime spectaculars are routinely, well, spectacular, though. I'm optimistic.
RoL will definitely bring more people into the park, especially if it's done well. In many ways, it has potential to be as or more successful than Reflections of Earth. Both are original stories, both are lagoon based, both employ a myriad of special effects, and both take place in unique park environments.
I think it's clear that the popularity of RoE contributed greatly to the popularity and success of World Showcase in the evenings over the past 15 years. That show helped to make that section of Epcot a destination for the evening, I think more so than any other version of IllumiNations. RoL has potential to do the same for AK.