Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of <a href="Latest.asp?ID=160">The Latest: Expedition Everest Ariel Pics</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Is it me, or is EE smaller than the other mountains? It's difficult to tell from pictures.
Originally Posted By leemac Dave, I've no idea, but when you are standing in front of it, it looks absolutely huge. It is definitely taller (I believe it is slightly taller than or exactly the same height as ToT at MGM) but whether the footprint is bigger, I have no idea. It is pretty cool standing and watching people gawk at it as they walk between Dinoland and Asia. It really stops people in their tracks. Plus you can also get a great view from the Africa bridge.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Plus you can also get a great view from the Africa bridge<< This I commented on back in December and even posted this picture: <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4079221&a=31531235&p=70379509" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4079221&a=31531235&p=70379509</a>
Originally Posted By leemac I checked a few press releases, and even WDW can't seem to decide how tall! I said 196', another 199' and another 205'!
Originally Posted By ChiMike Yes, you're right. Basically it is the same height as ToT with more bulk around it. Which says a lot. This could cause someone to think it is shorter when comparing it to ToT. It also could make people think it's larger. I dunno. With the track drop off being significantly lower then the tip of the mountain I would think it would give the impression that it is taller then it really is.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 While on the Backlot Tour at MGM the driver mentioned EE and said it will be the fastest at WDW toping off at 76mph. I thought to myself, I dont know about that...but, could he have been true..76mph???
Originally Posted By ChiMike I HIGHLY doubt that it comes anywhere close to 76 mph. That is an extreme suggestion. It's a hybrid mine train coaster. I would guess low 50's TOPS.
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ At the press launch, they were talking a top speed of around 60mph. That would fit I would guess, as the coaster track doesn't seem to have any huge drops on the layout that would be necessary for a coaster of 70mph+.
