Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the October 22 article: Mini-Update: Expedition Everest Construction at <a href="News-ID508910.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID508910.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By Nobody I bet that first picture was taken from the soon-to-be-erected Kodak Photo Spot sign location. Even the girders and cranes look good reflected on the water.
Originally Posted By Boardwalkbum lol.....I think your on target with that one Nobody. If you look carefully at #3, you can see an abominable snowman plush toy dangaling from the iron workers toolbelt....lol
Originally Posted By irishfan Yeah, that first picture is going to be picture postcard stuff once the attraction is complete, which I'm counting down the months, weeks and days to!
Originally Posted By jmuboy This attraction looks fantastic, even if only halfway complete! Looks like WDW has probably created a runaway hit. Now if we could just get a creative, one of a kind ride for DCA!
Originally Posted By Alvin This is totally cool. This ride is coming along great, and I can't wait to get back to this park. It will finally be the 'matterhorn' of the east coast.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I see the lift bridge beams are already in place! This was not there when I took my last pictorial trip report.
Originally Posted By stevenp With my work, I stare at it every day I love it , I am geting more and more excited each day.i really think Everest is getting to inject a lot more like into DAK.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I couldn't find the Abomnible Snowman on the worker's belt in #3, but I found a Hidden Mickey on the blue shirt that one of them is wearing! : )
Originally Posted By Labuda Doobie - or anyone else who can answer this - where was tat first picture taken from? Somewhere near Dinoland, I'm guessing?
Originally Posted By CTXRover ^^I didn't take the picture, but the best view of Everest with the water in front like that (which is where I also believe that first pic was taken from) is on the bottom level of the outdoor seating area for The Flame-Tree Barbecue. One of the "huts" on that lower level provides the best overall view of Everest from anywhere in the park, in my opinion.
Originally Posted By nish221 Fourth pic definitely shows that the ride goes under the grade (below the ground line). Does anyone know if this is started by magnetic induction? (like DCA's California Scream'n? Can't see chains under the big incline...)
Originally Posted By NYnehalem chains are one of the last thing installed on roller coasters when they're contructed. and futhermore they use a lot less electricity (cheaper).
Originally Posted By CTXRover I'm not sure if anybody (besides the Imagineers working directly on it, of course) know for certain how the main lift will work. Will it use a traditional chain (my guess would be no...but honestly I have no idea) or some type of linear/electromagnetic propulsion/magnetic induction ,etc. mechanism, I don't now. It certianly shouldn't be a "launch" uphill like Cali Screamin' as it is supposed to be a train/locomotive. It has been rumored that Everest will use some type of launching mechanism during the ride at some point, however. But thematically, a "train" should never really be launched...unless of course it is pushed and/or "thrown" by something like an abomidable snowman,
Originally Posted By Labuda Excellent point, CTX! Ooo, wouldn't it be nice if we DID get thrown or shoved by the Yeti? lol
Originally Posted By pitapan16 Backwords?Are you serious?How cool!This looks like an awesome ride, and I really look forward to seeing it!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Yup backwards. It's all there on the press release if you'd like to read it. <a href="http://www.themeparkcity.com/NEW_WDW_everest.htm" target="_blank">http://www.themeparkcity.com/N EW_WDW_everest.htm</a>
