Originally Posted By oc_dean You say it's not Disney at it's very best, and that you rate it a B+ ...So, what could they have added or done differently to be a true "old school" grand E Ticket?
Originally Posted By Skully TDLFAN, are there any minor upgrades they could add in to bring the attraction up to an A- experience?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN To answer both posts above... I was troubled by this portion of the ride (see photo below) <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4334673&a=32063228&p=73638902" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4334673&a=32063228&p=73638902</a> The track looks unthemed, and the surroundings have no theming in relation to the story itself. I don't mind going mindlessly around in circles (helixes..whatever) but do it within an icy set where some animated props (such as a Yeti arm or similar) stick out as if we were being under attack or something. Even Big Thunder, where a very pronounced helix happens after the 2nd lift and drop, you are surrounded by canyon walls and the illusion of "being somewhere in the west" is not lost. Here...EE goes into thrill mode and nothing else to add to enhance the thrill... Reason why I did not grant a A or A+ as I was honestly hoping to.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney ^^I agree with your grade, TDLFAN. As it stands, I'd even give Everest a bit lower grade than you ... a solid 'B.' It could easily be an A-minus or an A if a few of the rough edges are smoothed out. Since the official opening is still three months away, many of these small issues may be addressed. Disney definitely has a potential home run on its hands ... and not in a Test Track kind of way.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I don't like how you can clearly see the walk way along the entire track. I realize that it needs to be there, but does it need to be so obvious? In the pictures of the icy area outside at the top, the walls and ground were all bule and white, and then there was a brown path along the side of the track. If the exact same path had been painted to look like the icy areas, it would be next to impossible to notice when speeding by, but easily accessable if the train stops. And the helix area needs some rockwork to go under the track coming out of the mountain. This would help cover up the obtrusive walkway, and make for better theming, instead of just a rollercoaster coming out of a mountain. If it followed the contour of the hill (like Big Thuner) or had bridges that could be used to make the coaster blend in with the mountain better (like the Matterhorn) then that area would look amazing. Now it looks like something you would find at a Paramount park. (Which is only one degree better than Six Flags)
Originally Posted By Skully Anyone know if Disney would ever consider something like that? I highly doubt it in this day and age but with all the money that has already been pumped into it, would it be that difficult?
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I don't know this for a fact but if I were to guess I would think that law or possible litigation is dictating the color of the walkway. It needs to be perfectly obvious where it is in the event of an emergency. Blending it in with the scenery, however nice that would be, would probably be considered a safety hazard.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy You don't really notice the walkway when you're enjoying the ride. The only time you notice things like this are when you have time to sit and examine still photos. Or, probably when an attraction stops and you have to evacuate on foot. Then that would be a good thing.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN ^^^That never seemed to be an issue with Big Thunder, so why should it be here? Besides..with Reedy Creek in place, Disney has never had much dictating from or answering to outside safety sources in such matters. Or am I mistaken?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN #50 in response to #48..but ssWEDway seems to be out of bed early now a days...
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo Hey everyone just got back and I took my sneak peak on Everest! I thought the ride was great! It starts off kinda slow but it really fits in with the ride. It's suppose to be a train so it will start slow. I didn't realize how high this sucker is either until the train starts the climb! One of the complaints i have is when it reaches the top the train stops and you see the track in front of you tore in pieces. It seems to take too long before anything happens. I'm assuming the track is switching, but man, you just sit there for several seconds. Then you go shooting backwards down the mountain! Awesome! And the animated shadow you see of the Yeti is a bit cheesy, yes, but it really lets freaks you out cause you know when you take off again, you are going to see that thing in person! And when you do, my opinion, is that thing is slamming! It looks huge and the animatronics of it reaching out to you made my jaw drop. Granted you whip by it very fast, but that adds to the illusion of, did I just see the Yeti?? And I have heard complaints about the que. Granted moving through the buildings might seem a little dull, but if you pay attention it really gets you ready for the exbition you are about to embark on. And I think they did an awesome job in the Yeti "museum" they set up as you pass through. They have a bunch of "footprint casts" and such. But the best is the items found found the last team that, "disappeared" from the mountain! You gotta see it. They have the tent that looks ripped up, equipment trashed, and fake blurred photos from the "camera" that was found! Great job! Did I use the word awesome enough? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href="http://www.newlineagefilms.com" target="_blank">http://www.newlineagefilms.com</a>
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>But the best is the items found found the last team that, "disappeared" from the mountain! You gotta see it. They have the tent that looks ripped up, equipment trashed, and fake blurred photos from the "camera" that was found! Great job!<< I think they were a brazillian tour group.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 TDLFAN, thank you for yet another objective, well-written, and detailed review, and for the photos that illustrate your text wonderfully. This review is the perfect evidence to refute those LP'ers who claim that you are "always negative about WDW," "jaded," or "biased." I still cannot believe the level of detail you observe and remember from just one visit to an attraction, display, or event.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Oh Thank you I57. Wanna join me at DAK around 4:15PM and check to see if EE is open? <---leaving in a few moments.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Sorry, gotta work tonight. Or I would have had Orwen come pick me up and fly me down. I can't wait to see WDW. Have fun!
Originally Posted By Crazy4WDW Just got back last night. We got to ride 3 times on Friday and 3 again on Saturday. Loved it! Unfortunately, I didn't get my AP pin on Friday. They had already run out. Rats! Anyone have an extra they want to sell me??
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Them running out of AP pins was the only sour part of my day on Friday as well... Seems to me they should have offered vouchers for those of us who inquired about it. Even TDL has done rain check vouchers in the past when they have ran out of free fasteners on gift days.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< One of the complaints i have is when it reaches the top the train stops and you see the track in front of you tore in pieces. It seems to take too long before anything happens. I'm assuming the track is switching, but man, you just sit there for several seconds. >>> Isn't that where the bird of prey is? Some people have wondered what he is doing there and how he relates to the story. Perhaps he was added just to provide something in addition to the broken track to keep your attention.
Originally Posted By WDWtechie Yes the track switches at that point if you are sitting in the back you can hear the track switch. But all in all the ride was wonderful. I got to ride with some CM's who were asked to test it out. There were a few technical glitches when I rod it. The lights to light up the AA were not on the fog was not running and the waterfall was not on
