New Photos of EE 12/22/04

[mkt]

I could've gotten shots like that... but someone forgot *cough*ADAM!!!*cough* to rent the plane

 

[Atta83]

Is the road that runs behin EE a construction road that will disapear once EE is completed or will it be hidden from the view of those going up the lift hill?

Yes this is a road. Will it be removed no it wont. This is a transportation route for several castmembers to get to a location from backstage.

 

[The_CEO]

There will be only 2 stops on the ride just enough time for the track to switch. You will have to keep an eye out for the Yeti though. There will be only a 3-4 second window to see him as you go flying by, but of course, he will try and take a swat at you!!

The maintenance bay will be located just after load(dispatch), there will be a track switch located right before the first turn. If it goes straight ahead, it will go into the maintenance bay and if it turns, it will be on the ride.

I could of sworn while going through the temple some show effects will occur?

 

[Poncho1973]

I can think of that used LIMs on a Coaster (Volcano @ PKI).

Actually... Volcano is at PKD, not PKI

:wave:

 

[Lynx04]

Actually... Volcano is at PKD, not PKI

:wave:

You're right, I just got finished reading an article about the Italian Job Ride @ PKI. Got them mixed up.

 

[luke2102]

Cricled red is one of the stops the train will make while the track switches

 

[Lynx04]

Cricled red is one of the stops the train will make while the track switches

The second switch track is right below it.

Here is a better shot: http://www.orlandorocks.com/full_photo.asp?fname=ak_ee_7122004_bs%20(8).jpg&caption=Expedition%20Everest%20construction%20site.%20%207/18/04

http://www.orlandorocks.com/full_photo.asp?fname=ak_ee_7_12_2004b.jpg&caption=Expedition%20Everest%20construction%20site.%20%207/18/04

http://www.orlandorocks.com/full_photo.asp?fname=ak_ee_7122004_bs%20(9).jpg&caption=Expedition%20Everest%20construction%20site.%20%207/18/04

I am going to make a guess that the Yeti will be in the area just below the first switch, where the roof is now.

 

[ogryn]

My memory may be a little fuzzy, but I thought Lee said the yeti was at the second switchback, just before the "big plunge".

 

[Lynx04]

I brought that up a while ago and I think someone said that it was not near the switchs cause that is what I thought. It makes sense that the AA would be close to the bottom and in a place where it could be easly removed from the attraction if needed, that is why I am guessin that it is in the building park below the first switch. Although I could be way off.

 

[imagineersrock]

I just can't imagine NOT having a yeti encounter immediately before the "big drop" (during, or immediately after track switch #2)

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Just because we don't "see" the Yeti doesn't mean we will not encounter it. I remember either the release or other statements strongly suggesting interaction with the Yeti that will come in the form of noises, shadows, and possible "parts" (what I am assuming to be an arm or eyes or something). Therefore, I think we will "encounter" the Yeti before the big drop, but we may not see the big guy himself until later.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Just because we don't "see" the Yeti doesn't mean we will not encounter it. I remember either the release or other statements strongly suggesting interaction with the Yeti that will come in the form of noises, shadows, and possible "parts" (what I am assuming to be an arm or eyes or something). Therefore, I think we will "encounter" the Yeti before the big drop, but we may not see the big guy himself until later.

Kind of like a horror movie...you may see/feel/sense the wrath of the monster...but you don't actually see it until the end scene.

 

[tigger248]

Will the yeti make noises that you can hear from outside the ride? I think I remember the abominable snowman from the Matterhorn growling (or at least making noise) to where you could hear him from outside the ride and in the park. I could be wrong since I haven't been to Disneyland since 1991, but that's what I thought I remembered.

 

[imagineersrock]

Just because we don't "see" the Yeti doesn't mean we will not encounter it. I remember either the release or other statements strongly suggesting interaction with the Yeti that will come in the form of noises, shadows, and possible "parts" (what I am assuming to be an arm or eyes or something). Therefore, I think we will "encounter" the Yeti before the big drop, but we may not see the big guy himself until later.

I like that theory.

 

[Lynx04]

Here are some more new pics I have found of EE on Disneyforever.com's project tracker site. Some of the pics highlight some of the areas we were talking about above (train storage, load station, etc)

http://www.disneyforever.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=196


Also, check out the other photos that where taken of 20,000 leagues and other construction sites.