Trouble at the MK???

[Satchel T]

I know that Splash typically goes down once a year for a good refurb. But seriously? This is just plain wrong. This is not how Disney operates ... or is it? Maybe because of "THE TIMES" this is our new reality. The only way to tell for sure is with time. Let's hope not.

[dstrawn9889]

I'm sorry but if the Yeti could work once, it seems to me it should work again. Does it effect my choices of what parks to visit. Honestly, we spend less time at AK than any of the other parks.

It seems like Disney would have the reources, manpower and ability to make sure the ride is 100%. It shuts down each day at 5 PM (in AK) and doesn't open back up till the next morning. I gotta believe they could get a model working in the shop and install it in those hours or over a number of days...whatever...it's DISNEY. They are better than the rest and when I pay several thousand dollars to fly my family across the country and go to Disneyworld I expect a magical experience. Plus, they have working animatronic models all over the park. I gotta believe there are engineers there that can fix whatever is wrong with the Yeti because it worked at one time.

Also, I have never talked back or complained about a CM in any of our trips because I do think they do a great job!!

In the end, we love Disney and will go if the Yeti is working or not but I believe there should be a major focus on...yes, perfection for every ride, show or event. Why, becaue it's Disney, the happiest and most magical place in the world!

Just my opinion...

the only problems i see with that idea are #1. the AA is fine it is the Foundation that supports it that is keeping it in 'b' mode. #2 the Yeti was placed in its foundation BEFORE the tracks and shell were constructed(meaning there is no door or opening parge enough to get it out. #3 any removal/rework of the foundations would require an excavator to dig a new foundation or a piledriver to shore up the foundation... neither can be used in an enclosed space... they would have to level the ride to get the tools in necessary to fix that shifting and sinking foundation, and after spending the big bucks to build it in the first place, i doubt that they would even consider it. a fix that extreme would be like saying we have to tear down the leaning tower of Piza, so we can fix the foundation, to build it back again...

[DIAC1987]

Disney is usually good on fixing major issues. That being said, the yeti on Everest is a major, major problem and I am positive that it would require at least 6 months of refurbishment before they can fix the issue. And I dont see it happening until Animal Kingdom gets another major attraction to draw people in. Because seriously, take away Everest from Animal Kingdom and what do you have? This attraction saved Animal Kingdom and lifted it to become the third most popular theme park in Disney World (surpassing Hollywood Studios)--so closing it will bring the park the dismal numbers it used to have between 1998-2004.

[Wizzard419]

I wonder how far out they are from having the huge rennovation? That would likely be when they would try anything major.

[Amy]

I wonder how far out they are from having the huge rennovation? That would likely be when they would try anything major.

It's only coming up on being 6 years old this April. I can't imagine a major renovation would hit before at least 10 years would it? I think we're going to be disco-yeti-ing for awhile yet

[theBIGyowski]

Because there is a "B-Mode" for the Yeti...I don't see EE getting any big renovation or fix for a very long time.

They included this quick fix when they built it...and I think that is good enough for them.

I will agree though that because of EE...AK is the third best park in WDW...ahead of DHS. I know DW would rather go to AK than DHS any day of the week because the E-Ticket attractions at DHS don't do much for her and the long lines don't leave anything to be desired.

[Amy]

Because there is a "B-Mode" for the Yeti...I don't see EE getting any big renovation or fix for a very long time.

They included this quick fix when they built it...and I think that is good enough for them.

I will agree though that because of EE...AK is the third best park in WDW...ahead of DHS. I know DW would rather go to AK than DHS any day of the week because the E-Ticket attractions at DHS don't do much for her and the long lines don't leave anything to be desired.

I think the fact that EE's yeti doesn't work fully anymore probably doesn't affect many guests. You still have a thrilling roller coaster ride in EE itself. I would venture a guess that the average visitor doesn't know the yeti is in B mode. Or even what B mode means! And the entire attraction doesn't even figure into many guests thoughts of AK as a park. We enjoy AK for the flora and fauna and shows. If people are interested only in thrill rides, they can go to Universal. And I don't think Universal does nearly as good of a job on theming as Disney.
That being said, I do look forward to the day the yeti is fixed and working ~ I'd love to experience the attraction as the Imagineers intended it to be

[Wizzard419]

If I understand correctly, I think it might be beyond B mode at this point since it sounds like it doesn't move anymore and relies on light effects to add a thrill. Kind of funny how they went and replicated the yeti at DLR's setup (using a strobe light)

[secondstar]

For me, the Yeti being in "B" mode is a huge let-down. Expedition: Everest as a coaster ride alone lacks enough punch for me to get excited about riding it. Take away the time you spend sitting still (twice), and it's a relatively short ride. The main drop is only somewhat exciting and that's because it essentially comes out of nowhere. If my DD8 didn't enjoy the ride, without the Yeti effect, I'd skip it. The shame is: I watched this program on the Travel Channel about designing and building this ride. The audioanimatronic looked AMAZING!!! I was soooo looking forward to seeing the real thing.

[theBIGyowski]

For me, the Yeti being in "B" mode is a huge let-down. Expedition: Everest as a coaster ride alone lacks enough punch for me to get excited about riding it. Take away the time you spend sitting still (twice), and it's a relatively short ride. The main drop is only somewhat exciting and that's because it essentially comes out of nowhere. If my DD8 didn't enjoy the ride, without the Yeti effect, I'd skip it. The shame is: I watched this program on the Travel Channel about designing and building this ride. The audioanimatronic looked AMAZING!!! I was soooo looking forward to seeing the real thing.

Yeah...I'm glad I got to experience the swinging Yeti a few times before he "wore out his welcome" and got switched off. It really was scary watching him swipe down and almost take your head off. Sure, you only saw him for a second and a half, but dang it was scary.

[cy1229]

For me, the Yeti being in "B" mode is a huge let-down. Expedition: Everest as a coaster ride alone lacks enough punch for me to get excited about riding it. Take away the time you spend sitting still (twice), and it's a relatively short ride. The main drop is only somewhat exciting and that's because it essentially comes out of nowhere. If my DD8 didn't enjoy the ride, without the Yeti effect, I'd skip it. The shame is: I watched this program on the Travel Channel about designing and building this ride. The audioanimatronic looked AMAZING!!! I was soooo looking forward to seeing the real thing.

Yeah...I'm glad I got to experience the swinging Yeti a few times before he "wore out his welcome" and got switched off. It really was scary watching him swipe down and almost take your head off. Sure, you only saw him for a second and a half, but dang it was scary.

When exactly did they turn it off? I'm trying to remember seeing it swiping its arm at me.

[Amy]

For me, the Yeti being in "B" mode is a huge let-down. Expedition: Everest as a coaster ride alone lacks enough punch for me to get excited about riding it. Take away the time you spend sitting still (twice), and it's a relatively short ride. The main drop is only somewhat exciting and that's because it essentially comes out of nowhere. If my DD8 didn't enjoy the ride, without the Yeti effect, I'd skip it. The shame is: I watched this program on the Travel Channel about designing and building this ride. The audioanimatronic looked AMAZING!!! I was soooo looking forward to seeing the real thing.

Yeah...I'm glad I got to experience the swinging Yeti a few times before he "wore out his welcome" and got switched off. It really was scary watching him swipe down and almost take your head off. Sure, you only saw him for a second and a half, but dang it was scary.

When exactly did they turn it off? I'm trying to remember seeing it swiping its arm at me.

Sources seem to vary, some say a few months after opening in 2006, others mention 2008, and also 2009. The majority seem to be indicating the last time the yeti was in full operation was sometime in 2008

[SorcererDonald16]

Sources seem to vary, some say a few months after opening in 2006, others mention 2008, and also 2009. The majority seem to be indicating the last time the yeti was in full operation was sometime in 2008

I think it was off and on before it was completely "off", just based on trip reports/ride reviews I've read over the years on various forums.

I know the Yeti was in full-on swinging mode when I rode in March 2006 (before it officially opened) March 2007, and May 2008. He was Disco Yeti in May 2009, and I haven't ridden EE since then. I think May/June of 2008 was roughly one of the last times, if not the very last time, that anyone reported it was working properly.

[cy1229]

Sources seem to vary, some say a few months after opening in 2006, others mention 2008, and also 2009. The majority seem to be indicating the last time the yeti was in full operation was sometime in 2008

I think it was off and on before it was completely "off", just based on trip reports/ride reviews I've read over the years on various forums.

I know the Yeti was in full-on swinging mode when I rode in March 2006 (before it officially opened) March 2007, and May 2008. He was Disco Yeti in May 2009, and I haven't ridden EE since then. I think May/June of 2008 was roughly one of the last times, if not the very last time, that anyone reported it was working properly.

We were there the first week of June 2008 but I honestly don't remember if it was working properly or not. I would imagine that if it was working properly that I would have remembered it, don't you? I seem to have thought the yeti was nothing noteworthy.

[SorcererDonald16]

Sources seem to vary, some say a few months after opening in 2006, others mention 2008, and also 2009. The majority seem to be indicating the last time the yeti was in full operation was sometime in 2008

I think it was off and on before it was completely "off", just based on trip reports/ride reviews I've read over the years on various forums.

I know the Yeti was in full-on swinging mode when I rode in March 2006 (before it officially opened) March 2007, and May 2008. He was Disco Yeti in May 2009, and I haven't ridden EE since then. I think May/June of 2008 was roughly one of the last times, if not the very last time, that anyone reported it was working properly.

We were there the first week of June 2008 but I honestly don't remember if it was working properly or not. I would imagine that if it was working properly that I would have remembered it, don't you? I seem to have thought the yeti was nothing noteworthy.

I would assume that you would remember it if it was working back then. I clearly remember the movement each of the 3 times I saw him in all his glory, but I also clearly remember Disco Yeti because it was such a downer!

I know after I got back home that year, I was checking various forums a couple months later and people were saying it still wasn't working. I think I saw a handful of people saying it had worked when they rode it. My guess is it was back to A mode for a very short period of time around my vacation and then went kaput again.