Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Is the info about prayer chimes and other cultures learned by reading the displays in the queue?<< There is info and storyline teasers but not really much info on cultures, and if there was....I missed it. >>What does the paint on the buildings refer to?<< That there was a budget? Hahaha!!! J/K... No really.. I do not know much about this or if this is something related to cultural traits in the Himalayan regions.. However, I did kid with G-Fan that some of the Yeti statues in the queue appeared to be painted in such way that the Yetis appeared to be vomiting blood... A premonition of the quality of the ride..? Hahaha... It made for a good laugh. But I am glad to report no one will be vomiting unless you really have a very bad weak stomach for these types of rides. >>is there a drop during the backwards portion of the ride?<< To the best of my recollection... when you go back you are in a slight drop and turning left in a reverse mode, with a slight upward climb at the end of it.. It was the only moment of the ride my stomach felt a bit unsettled. The banking left as you go backward does intensify the g-force but this is not a "drop down" type drop as you see it outside the mountain. This is also the ONLY time you go backward. It was reported that the train would go backward and forward several times but that is not the case. --------------- One more comment I have to add... Some of you have emailed me in private to ask why I gave a B+ and not a A or A+ when in fact they feel the ride deserves it. Well... the reason why I granted a B+ is because I felt the theme was uneven throughout the ride... Unlike say... Big Thunder..where you feel you are in an arrid desert canyon through the whole ride... Here at EE, you go from Icy cold surroundings to lush bamboo and bushes and some portions in the gardens below have very minimal theming in regards to the himalayan or being in an artic style mountain expedition... In fact, I would have loved for this ride to be mostly indoors as it would have been a better execution of it's theme, withmore potential for thrills besides the obvious G-Forces... For example: anyone who has been in the revolving avalanche scene in the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot tram tour would know how effective that scene is in creating a sensation of spinning and vertigo.. A similar peril inside Everest would have been a show stopper (if not stomach turner...) but you get the idea. Still.... I recommend the ride highly.
Originally Posted By Labuda Wonderful review, and great pictures, my friend! Thanks so much for being such an eloquent author and for having such a GREAT eye for photography!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Well thanks Labuda for that comment on the photos. I personally was not happy with them for many reasons. I was too excited to be riding and not really focused on photography as much. Others have posted some really good photos on other sites as well, that make my little pics look pretty lame in comparison. But enough of that.
Originally Posted By trailsend Wow ~ I felt just like I was on the ride! My son has enjoyed it as well. What a great description and the pictures are awesome. I love the SCREAM!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: So, TDLFAN, duckling--were you saying that Expedition Everest is more thrilling than either Big Thunder Mountain or Space Mountain? And how does it compare with Disneyland's Matterhorn, in terms of thrills?
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire I enjoyed reading that and glancing through the pics. Werent kidding about the mangled track! I was curious as to ow mangled they were: just a piece of track missing or obviously twisted by something. Now I know and am glad for the creativity involved. Cant wait to ride it!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>TDLFAN, duckling--were you saying that Expedition Everest is more thrilling than either Big Thunder Mountain or Space Mountain?<< Compared to the MK's Space Mountain? I do prefer Everest for many reasons... More updated show, smoother ride and comfortable seating arrangement among other things but not saying that one is necesarily better than the other since they aim to please in two different ways. I can say the same for Big Thunder versus EE, but to me..Thunder has a better, cohesive and more immersive show to go along with it..so, BTM wins by a nose. >>And how does it compare with Disneyland's Matterhorn, in terms of thrills?<< Again. Two different monsters here. Can't compare due to it's technical aspects but will say what most others have said here... EE is sort of the Matterhorn on steroids. Yet, I do prefer both on the same level because I like the show on the Matterhorn a bit better than EE..again due to it's more cohesive feel.
Originally Posted By kennect OK TDL, You weren't happy with some of your photo's....I guess your next set will be better in your mind...Your photo's are great and they are made greater by the comments you make on them....That is what seperates you from the rest of the photo crowd....As a rule most every photo from you is great....But by the time you add your comment they become priceless.....
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I just got an email from a friend who went to the EE Preview on Saturday... He states the crowds were maddening. It was very very crowded and to some degree...there was chaos. Simply a madhouse. AP-exclusive pins were sold out and some APers were not happy with that and the way the lines were handled. He didn't elaborate further but my advise to anyone going there on Sunday is to GET UP EARLY and ARRIVE AS THE PARK IS OPENING FOR BUSINESS. And bring your friend Patience with you.
Originally Posted By basas Reports from other boards are that they were parking on grass, multiple hour waits for the ride and just getting into the EE area, lines beginning at farrrrrrrrrr away areas....yes, it sounds like it was crazy!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Thank you for your answers, TDLFAN, duckling. Now, if you were a witch who didn't normally do rollercoasters--any more thrilling than the Matterhorn or Big Thunder Mountain--would you say Expedition Everest is more intense than either of those and shouldn't be ridden by witches who are prone to motion sickness?
Originally Posted By disney pete ADMIN may aswell delete the EE is a bust thread just reading your review and looking at your pictures anyone can see its going to be a hit thanks TDLFAN
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn Excellent review. I was glad to read it, as it may take 5 or 6 years before I can ride it.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>would you say Expedition Everest is more intense than either of those and shouldn't be ridden by witches who are prone to motion sickness?<< Witches, if you can ride Big Thunder and fly thru the air in bumpy brooms.. you can handle EE. It is a bit more intense over the other rides but nothing that will blow your wigs off. Go try it if you haven't already.
Originally Posted By Mr X >>>GET UP EARLY and ARRIVE AS THE PARK IS OPENING FOR BUSINESS. And bring your friend Patience with you.<<< Spoken like a true Tokyo Disney Resort patron! TDLFAN, as always, THANK YOU for your great efforts to inform us all honestly about the new attraction, and for providing an AWSOME review that makes us all feel like we've "been there"! Haven't checked out the pics yet, but I shall tomorrow and I'll be looking for that "Pepper's Ghost" pic that SuperDry mentioned! By the way, SuperDry, where are YOUR reviews of Tokyo Disney? You were there recently, were you not?
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> nothing that will blow your wigs off << The Witches of Morva do wigs?
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Well, I don't!!! Besides--I always wear a sash around my hair to hold it in place. (Actually it's a left-over loin cloth I managaged to pick up in a dressing room from the now defuct TARZAN ROCKS show--but that's another story that was told a long time ago.)
Originally Posted By Rsey103 >>>ORDDU: Well, I don't!!! Besides--I always wear a sash around my hair to hold it in place. (Actually it's a left-over loin cloth I managaged to pick up in a dressing room from the now defuct TARZAN ROCKS show--but that's another story that was told a long time ago.)<<<< Screaming with laughter...
