Summary Everest - great addition!

Reviewer's Comments

I rode this ride 3 times during a "sneak preview". Since it's new the wait will be longer than most, but on a Wednesday in February the line was about 40 minutes long (accurately noted in the wait time sign). They have 4 coasters going at the same time so the line continually moves. Fastpass is available, which I used a second time. I also use the "single rider" line which took about 5 minutes (same line as "fastpass return").

When getting close to the ride you walk through a building meant to represent an expedition guide post. They have numerous authentic displays about Mount Everest and the surrounding areas. There are many real items brought directly from Nepal which adds to the overall feel. The line was moving rather quickly and there wasn’t much time to take it all in. There’s also numerous displays dealing with the mysterious Yeti, who you may encounter on the ride.

The ride itself is very similar to Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom. There are no big drops but many twists and turns. The biggest twist however is that the ride goes backward for a good distance. It’s fast, furious and a lot of fun! My 9 year old daughter loved it and I saw many younger children enjoying it also. The “Yeti� is less scary than the T.Rex at the end of Dinosaur.

Overall I give it a 9 out of 10. (Rock&Roller Coaster being a 10, Thunder Mountain a 7). It is certainly a must ride when at Disney.

Summary Expedition Everest

Reviewer's Comments

Even though this isn't a thriller in the extreme roller coaster sense, it is truly one of the best roller coasters I have been on. No loops or extreme drops, but what goes on around you and the surprises abound and make this a great ride. If you like roller coasters, don't miss this one!

Summary Expedition Everest Rocks!

Reviewer's Comments

In 2006 we went to Disney World. We went to Animal Kingdom and had heard about this new ride "Expedition Everest" when we drove into the parking lot the first two things we saw were the tree of life and expedition everest's peak. But when we had the map of animal kingdom, expedition everest did not appear. I was assuming that it was closed but when we went closer, I saw people riding it. It had not been officially opened yet until april but it was really neat that my family got to experience it. My mom and I did not want to go on this ride so my sisters and father went on. I had fun watching them go down the steep drop that takes a picture perfect moment of everyone in the train. When they got off, they said it was the scariest ride ever...it was AWESOME!! Even my dad who smiles at every singe thrill ride except this one was not smiling so much in the picture. This year i am determined to try everest for myself.