Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain — Attraction in Bay Lake

This was my absolute favorite ride in Animal Kingdom! Although, I have to warn you. That very first climb is very high & steep. You may not want to look down if you're afraid of heights. Haha!

It was a very chilly morning after a cold front. What does that mean? Well, it means that you may not want this in your rope drop strategy as your first choice on a very cold morning. It needs multiple test rides without passengers just to be safe. It didn't even open until just before our 8am-ish time slot, with early entry at 7:30am that day.

We were aboard our Expedition vehicle in no time. I didn't really have enough time to worry about motion and height. What I will say is that it gave me GOTG: Cosmic Rewind vibes during the backwards ride on the way down. It was the sudden bumpy twists and turns that made me realize it was different. It's not a smooth ride at all. Lol! I quickly laid my head back on the headrest to prevent any jerking motions, and watched as everything passed by so quickly. My husband didn't seem to love that part. I heard him say, "Thiiiiis Suuucks" on the way down.

I'm pretty sure that I saw the Yeti twice. It was one time on a screen in a dark part of the mountain. Then, a second time above us. He's looking down at us before leaving the mountain. He looked monstrous at that point. Maybe not as scary as it once was when it was moving (it doesn't appear to move anymore), but it's fun to look for him. The Yeti sightings are real on this ride.

I would most definitely ride this one again. It's Lightning Lane worthy in my opinion. It's not just a roller coaster ride. It has a story, and some very cool elements. You'll see that as you make your way into the mountain range. A must when you're visiting...

This is a easily the worst roller coaster I’ve ever been on. I went here to ride the roller coaster and was dissatisfied with my experience. I briefly waited in line before getting on the roller coaster car for this ride. The roller coaster cars were built to look like a mountain steam train, and it went up a small hill before going back down again. After that, the roller coaster went up to the top of the large model Mount Everest that the roller coaster goes through. Once the roller coaster cars get to the top, it goes down a different track backwards through the mountain and out before going back up into the mountain, while you’re still going backwards. The roller coaster cars go on this part of the track very, very fast while going backwards, which I don’t like. After the roller coaster goes through that part it goes back into the mountain past a giant yeti before going back to where it started. After I went on the roller coaster, I left, dissatisfied with my experience. I gave this roller coaster two stars because it has a very large drop while going backwards and it goes down to fast, which I don’t like. I was pretty reluctant to go on this roller coaster to begin with, and I was expectantly disappointed afterwards. However, the large, model Mount Everest looks like a real mountain and the Yeti inside the mountain looks...

Expedition Everest, located in Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida, is an exhilarating theme park attraction that merges the thrill of a high-speed roller coaster with the allure of a Himalayan adventure. Opened in 2006, this ride offers a narrative-driven experience centered around an expedition to Mount Everest.

Guests board a tea train bound for the base camp of the mountain, only to find their journey disrupted by the mythical Yeti, guardian of the sacred mountain. The ride's intricate design features stunning details that recreate the atmosphere of a Tibetan village, complete with authentic artifacts and decor sourced from Nepal.

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Expedition Everest's track includes sudden drops, sharp turns, and even a segment where the train appears to go backward, simulating the experience of navigating treacherous mountain terrain. The highlight is an encounter with the animatronic Yeti, which, despite technical issues over the years, remains a memorable element of the ride.

This attraction is not only a testament to Disney's storytelling prowess but also an homage to the culture and mystery of the Himalayas. For visitors to Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest provides a unique blend of adventure, culture, and thrills, making it a must-visit for theme park...