The Theme Park History of Expedition Everest (Disney's Animal Kingdom)

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  • Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is a steel roller coaster that opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 7th, 2006. Themed around the Yeti protecting the Forbidden Mountain next to Mount Everest, the attraction costed 100 million dollars, making it the most expensive roller coaster in the world. In this episode we explore the early years of Animal Kingdom and the decision to bring Everest to life, the construction of the roller coaster, and the problems the Yeti has become over the years.
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    Expedition Everest Area Music Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World by Innovention Media • Video
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    Disney's Animal Kingdom - The Secrets, Stories & Magic Behind the Scenes • Video
    iNSIDE Disney Parks - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Episode by Disney Parks • iNSIDE Disney Parks - ...
    1998 Disney's Animal Kingdom Dedication Ceremony • 1998 Disney's Animal K...
    Hulk Hogan vs Giant Halloween Havoc Footage • Hulk Hogan vs Giant Ha...
    Making of Expedition Everest • Making of Expedition E...
    Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest • Video
    Opening Of Expedition Everest • Opening Of Expedition ...
    Disney's Animal Kingdom Park - Expedition Everest Promo • Disney's Animal Kingdo...
    Saturday Stroll around Asia | Animal Kingdom by The DIS • Saturday Stroll around...
    Disney's Animal Kingdom - The Secrets, Stories & Magic Behind the Scenes • Video
    Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom | Relaxing Stroll in 4K by ResortTV1 • Asia at Disney's Anima...
    Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom | Full Tour in 4K | 2017 by ResortTV1 • Asia at Disney's Anima...
    FULL Expedition Everest (POV Ride, Queue, Gift Shop) At Disney's Animal Kingdom by Geek Notice • FULL Expedition Everes...
    Expedition Everest Full Ride POV (HD) - Front Disney's Animal Kingdom by ReadySetLoL • Expedition Everest Ful...
    POV: Expedition Everest roller coaster at Disney's Animal Kingdom by Attractions Magazine • POV: Expedition Everes...
    Expedition Everest Disney's Animal Kingdom POV GoPro Hero 3+ 1080p Super View - 22-Apr-14 by haroldrivera10 • Expedition Everest Dis...
    Expedition Everest - Front Row - YETI in Action!!!! By jennytaylorton • Expedition Everest - F...
    Disney's Animal Kingdom - Asia • Disney's Animal Kingdo...
    EE Yeti A Mode Work Lights by marni1971 • Video
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  • @malusstalonswift5994
    @malusstalonswift5994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    Poor Yeti, Forever Disco, yet never moving.

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Disco will never die!

    • @jimmycirigliano3481
      @jimmycirigliano3481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThemeParkHistory Thanks this cheaper alternative, yes

    • @cameronmoore2713
      @cameronmoore2713 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds like a title to an emo song.

  • @TheVloggerDude2018
    @TheVloggerDude2018 5 ปีที่แล้ว +758

    So, when you’re at the broken track, you’ll notice a ton of hair bands on the side. Somewhere in the world there is someone who was the first to do it. Whoever that is, props to you. Long live hairband mountain

    • @sammie12349
      @sammie12349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      The 55 Life omg I’m not the only person to notice that. My best friend and I were dying laughing when we noticed that

    • @DarMar106
      @DarMar106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      On Joe Rohde's instagram he was asked about that and he has no idea how it started lol

    • @Saraisthewin
      @Saraisthewin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      There are also thousands of hair bands at the top of the chair lift in Blizzard Beach.

    • @TheVloggerDude2018
      @TheVloggerDude2018 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sara Hedrick are there? Interesting. Never been, though, sad as it is. I Saw the really tall slide from tower of terror. Looks amazing. Can’t wait to go on it someday.

    • @solarmoth4628
      @solarmoth4628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I throw one on there every time I ride it.

  • @christiansmith6837
    @christiansmith6837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1213

    What if they replace the yeti in the ride with the abominable snowman from monsters inc. and instead of scaring you he just tries to offer you snow cones.

    • @NobodyFromNowhere__
      @NobodyFromNowhere__ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      That would be both hilarious and terrifying

    • @katdrawz6058
      @katdrawz6058 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Christian Smith honestly that would be great

    • @mimimarquez9956
      @mimimarquez9956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      *zooming by at 60mph* 50 foot abominable snowman: Ẇ̵̞̯̗̫̗̎͂̑̊̑͆̾̓̀͑͠ H̶̤͛̈́̏̈́̀̒̒̀͋͘̕̕͝ Ȭ̷̢̧̡̥̲̼̻̖͙̹̗̺̺̹̙̦̩̭̬̈͗ ̴̛̠͇̳̓̋̉̏͊̋́́̿̀̌̑̈́̍̀̋̑͝͝ W̴̨̲̘̞̪̯̭͍͉̼̲̟͙̼͕͍͌̋̏͆̊̅̓̓ Ȃ̴̛͍̺̹̱͕̪͙̉̀̅͊͗̅̀͝ N̸̥̖͍͕̳̩͎̱̞̘̤̘̂̌̇ͅͅ T̷̛͖͈͓͉̯̍̅͊ͅ S̵̡̧̫͈̯̼̜̼͚̫̮͓̩͚̣̦͖͓̐͊́́̃̀̕͜ͅ ̵͚̣͍͂̃̎̊́́̍̊̓͗̕S̵̛̙͐̊͋̍̐̋̊͑̈͝͝͠ N̸̡̡̡̞̹͇̞͍͈̫̪̳̞̩͇̆͗͋̐̃̂̽̍̃̓͂̑̑̀͜͠ Ǫ̵̡̼̟̜̪̮̖̗̗̜̼̺̰͍͇͕̻̍̇̑̂̒̚ W̶̡͇͙̮̻̫͖̠͈͚̼̦͍̘̪͊̅͊̈́̔͛ C̶̻̰̯̟̙̰͖͙̈́̂̅͊̌̃͂ Ǫ̵̡̡̛̲͔͔̦̦̙͙̙͇̭̺͔̅̀͋́̔̔̕ͅ Ǹ̴̝̳̗̝̩̗͉͕̱̰͊͛́̇͐̅̔̈́̋̍̋̀̐̇́͝͝ E̷̡̢̙̣̘̖̣̹͉̪͓̪̣̺͔̖̱͖͌ͅŞ̸̧͇̦̥̺̩̪̭͚͕̟͎͕̟̝̞͉̝̍̓̍̍̀͘

    • @MattMcIrvin
      @MattMcIrvin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      The Adorable Snowman, or Agreeable Snowman

    • @jonathanherrera620
      @jonathanherrera620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      "WELCOME TO THE HIMALAYAS"

  • @DisneyDude1928
    @DisneyDude1928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    “Welcome To The Himalayas”

  • @bbkangs
    @bbkangs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    I was fortunate enough to ride this during the soft opening when the Yeti still worked. It blew my 11 year old mind!

    • @termite9753
      @termite9753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same here!!! The yeti looked absolutely *amazing* when it actually worked back in 2006. I was 9 at the time it was working, and I remember how fluid the animatronic was. Truly a work of art! It's such a shame that no-one gets to see it.

    • @derekllewellyn6663
      @derekllewellyn6663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@termite9753 back at oid before 1971 Walt Disney world was looking for something like that for Disneyland 1955 1959 and make sure most amazing thing in side effects from home hollywood from Disney company channel VIP tickets tour New oasr awesome picture awards Disney classics collection Disney plus on multiple different ways than most

  • @aussied
    @aussied 5 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    While I'm not 100% sure of the validity of this, I've heard that another reason they are having trouble fixing the yeti is because of a mistake that was made while trying to repair it. The story goes that in order to help secure it to the wall (once they realized the stress it was causing the structure in "A" mode), they poured concrete over the anchor points to better weigh it down... However, they forgot to check that the switch was out of the way of the concrete. They realized the error after it was too late, and now in order to dig the switch out and properly remedy the situation, they'd need to take the mountain apart. Either way, I'm so bummed that he hasn't been able to be fixed yet! What a cool animatronic!

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      That would be a major headache to fix, having to breakup the concrete without breaking something from the animatronic. Hopefully they fix it one day, I want to see the beast in all its glory.

    • @williamc5370
      @williamc5370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The yeti as a whole is set in a massive block of concrete. At some point the concrete started cracking. They have tried some fixing methods, one of which might have been additional concrete. However, the way to fix it once and for all and completely involves taking apart the mountain, removing the yeti and concrete, and pouring it again.

    • @vapidrabbit198
      @vapidrabbit198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      it Needs to be refurbished at some Point anyway… it's like 10 years old?
      it would been wise to make the Yeti more accessible in the first place… and better anchored without being attachted to the concrete… but now they can do that. Disney has the Money.
      shut the fucker down for 4 months in the winter, and get 'er done!!!

    • @daysha9324
      @daysha9324 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard that it hasn’t been fixed due to the fact that they would have to take out half of the mountain to fix it? I’m probably way off but that’s what I heard from a few websites and people

  • @Technoid10
    @Technoid10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +476

    Sometimes I forget the yeti is even there

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Feels like that is the case these days!

    • @CaitCher
      @CaitCher 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That is until the strobe lights come on.

    • @Technoid10
      @Technoid10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Cait Cher even the strobes don’t help

    • @discretecinema8451
      @discretecinema8451 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was one of the lucky ones that got to see the yeti in A mode and damn that thing was scary... This light however.... Yeah brings the whole thrill of seeing the yeti to almost nothing.

    • @vitrosyuask4129
      @vitrosyuask4129 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah... I remember that my dad had to point out to me that the yeti actually showed up at some point in the ride.

  • @Decetop
    @Decetop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The Yeti looks great and it’s a shame it doesn’t move anymore, but honestly if it began malfunctioning and causing damage so soon after opening, you have to ask whether fixing it would be worth it at all. There’s no guarantee it won’t do the same again.

  • @nodesire9291
    @nodesire9291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    I WILL NEVER FORGIVE THEM FOR NOT DOING BEASTLY KINGDOM. STUPID DINOS! *cough* anyway, great video.

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      IT'S ALL DISNEYLAND PARIS'S FAULT!

    • @nodesire9291
      @nodesire9291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@ThemeParkHistory STUPID FRANCE!

    • @mochaexpress5419
      @mochaexpress5419 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      To be honest, I don't think it would have fit into Animal Kingdom anyhow. Dragons and unicorns seem like a Fantasyland thing, you know?

    • @CaptainCretaceous91
      @CaptainCretaceous91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Hey, dinosaurs are love. Dinosaurs are life.

    • @carminecdinoproductions
      @carminecdinoproductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mocha Express Yeah, but Chinese dragons and Yetis would definitely fit in the Asia section because Asian cultures have mythical creatures!

  • @kevinpope9898
    @kevinpope9898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    “The YET-AY” bonus points for that

  • @brycevo
    @brycevo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Everest is an amazing Expedition. It's one of the best themed coasters I've rode.

    • @chuckjokic4557
      @chuckjokic4557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I rode it for the first time, and it has my favorite line ever. Since COVID and avatar being the main thing, it was walk on, and I rode it 7 times, but I made sure to take my time looking at all the details

    • @rareolguita4912
      @rareolguita4912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is horrible ? Like I a not a coaster person so question

  • @astrosquirrel5038
    @astrosquirrel5038 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was lucky to ride it in the summer of 2006. The full-motion Yeti was incredible and I hope they restore it someday.

  • @brycevo
    @brycevo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I really hope you also cover the Great Movie Ride. It's a Film Classic

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      We will definitely be covering The Great Movie Ride sometime this year Bryce, no clue when but it's coming. Thank you for the suggestion.

    • @brycevo
      @brycevo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ThemeParkHistory Thank you for the amazing content and the ❤️

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No problem!

    • @jbragg35
      @jbragg35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree bryce

    • @juanherrera32
      @juanherrera32 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bryce McKenzie till this day I’m still mad asf they took that ride out

  • @Sdanwolf
    @Sdanwolf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    Keep up the awesome work man! I’m thinking if it’s not fixed for the 50th Anniversary in 2021... it’ll most likely never be fixed haha 😕

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you Sdanwolf! I agree with your take on whether or not the Yeti will be fixed. There's nothing else major coming to the park as of right now besides the rumors of Zootopia and The Lion King. Wouldn't be surprised if they announce a new attraction and then the closing of EE to fix the Yeti.

    • @matttozer1396
      @matttozer1396 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @VACCINATE YOUR KIDS ALREADY! 2 HOURS ALREADY

    • @UmmYeahOk
      @UmmYeahOk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It won’t be fixed for the 50th. There’s just too much going on right now. That ride is still incredibly popular. Even during off peak, the rides in Pandora and the Safari are 1-2 hour long waits. Then there the two new lands at MGM/DHS that will be opened but need to be given time to settle. But the biggest problem will be EPCOT. The 36yo park is in desperate need of restoration and retheming. It is currently getting this attention, but during the 50th there will still be too much construction going on. Add the additional crowds that the 50th celebration will bring, and people wanting to experience all the new lands for the first time, combined with the current packed-during-off-peak. AK simply cannot afford to have this 13yo attraction go dark for a lengthy time.

    • @SirBlackReeds
      @SirBlackReeds 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tell that to Joe Rhode.

    • @emilyshubsall1231
      @emilyshubsall1231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If they want to fix him they have to take the Mountain apart to a point and they do it. Which would leave the ride closed for a while and that ride is one of the main reasons people go

  • @tombuck
    @tombuck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love this channel because I’ve never even heard of half of these attractions! I grew up near Disneyland, but the east coast parks are like a totally different world...

  • @TheWPack911
    @TheWPack911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Oh man that old WCW call back to the the short lived Yeti gimmick was masterful, LMAO! 😂

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Had to include it! Man the Dungeon of Doom is the greatest and worst storyline ever put together.

    • @TheWPack911
      @TheWPack911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkHistory I could not agree more about Dungeon of Doom, it had so many crazy theatrics, but most of thr time they were just a hilarious mess, lol.
      Great Video BTW, Expedition Everest is truely one of the greatest rides ever (the best Disney Coaster by far), definitely the best ride at Animal Kingdom for over a decade (and is one of my favorite rides ever). It's only rivaled now by Avatar Flight of Passage as far as Animal Kingdom rides go.

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can thank Hogan for the Dungeon! Both WCW and WWF thinking over the top characters were going to draw people to watch in the mid 1990's, what a time to be a fan 😂
      Thank you for the kind words TheWpack911! It is one of my favorite attractions at any of the Disney Parks and only put Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ahead of EE because it was the first attraction I rode at Magic Kingdom when I was way younger.

    • @DanVillainFilms
      @DanVillainFilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      THE YETAY!

    • @TheWPack911
      @TheWPack911 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkHistory Yup, then WCW got wise and started the NWO which buried pretty much all of those types of over the top characters, except the really good ones like Sting.
      EE is one of my favorites also, and the kind words are deserved because your channel is one of my favorite TH-cam channels as well, keep up the excellent content!

  • @TheMoviePro
    @TheMoviePro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    THE YETAY!

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The Yetayyyy has broken out of the ice in the Himalayas!

    • @SnakeEyesOfficial42
      @SnakeEyesOfficial42 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it's a YEETi!

    • @MakBot
      @MakBot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *proceeds to dry hump Hulk Hogan*

    • @mdf3530
      @mdf3530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I marked out

    • @mdf3530
      @mdf3530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      MakBot The double team bear hug should never be used again

  • @stephanieknafl9778
    @stephanieknafl9778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Always a good day when Theme Park History posts!

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Stephanie!

    • @jbragg35
      @jbragg35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree

    • @Sc12407
      @Sc12407 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      X2

    • @Ben-kd7ug
      @Ben-kd7ug 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkHistory can you do jungle cruise please

  • @jorgealan997
    @jorgealan997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was fortunate enough to experience expedition everest at it's best with the fully functioning Yeti. Haven't been to Orlando ever since. Hope that when i go back he will be fixed

  • @mr.meloetta1939
    @mr.meloetta1939 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Definitely one of the best Vekomas I've ridden.

    • @hunterl6410
      @hunterl6410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mr. Meloetta it’s the only good one what I’ve rode

    • @SuperMovieLvr933
      @SuperMovieLvr933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hunterl6410 LOL.

  • @LukeLeonettiYouTube
    @LukeLeonettiYouTube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was soooo happy you put footage of the Yetayy in there

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do you not include the greatest moment in the history of WCW?

    • @LukeLeonettiYouTube
      @LukeLeonettiYouTube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkHistory It is truly the greatest moment in the history of our sport

  • @gissneric
    @gissneric 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just realized most of Disney's coasters are Vekoma including Tron Light Cycle. Everest is really smooth.

  • @kakashikage9483
    @kakashikage9483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m surprised you don’t have at least 1M subscribers by now. You make great videos & it’s literally about theme Parks & coasters. Like, what could be more entertaining? Love these videos man! Keep it up! I’m always watching 👍🏻

  • @bcharles1009
    @bcharles1009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The second chain lift was SO LOUD and watching the ride again reminded me of it instantly

  • @KeelanYT
    @KeelanYT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oh my god! Thank you so much! I absolutely loved this ride. Rode it 10 times and never got bored of it

  • @peterdoan2236
    @peterdoan2236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Perhaps you can do Monsters Inc.: Mike & Sulley to the rescue at Disney California Adventure?

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Consider it added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Peter!

    • @skunkman9815
      @skunkman9815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do muppet vision 3D or it’s tough to be a bug

  • @AnnoyingNerdLoL
    @AnnoyingNerdLoL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    God, when I went on this ride I almost crapped myself.
    Not because I was scared, because it was just SO FREAKING AWESOME!

  • @ceeb420
    @ceeb420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    heck yeah!! been looking forward to this one.
    I'd love to see Splash Mountain next.

  • @truemetalsonic
    @truemetalsonic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks to Expedition Everest, we have the vertical free-fall coaster. John Wardley designed it because he was disappointed with how long you waited to move backwards on the Disney coaster. So Th13teen and its successors were designed to drop within a few seconds of stopping.

  • @LilaKirby
    @LilaKirby 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so happy when this video popped up today! Expedition Everest is my favorite coaster! Every time I visit the Animal Kingdom, I go on it at least 3 times.

  • @MidnightSpecialist
    @MidnightSpecialist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ride got stuck going up the halfway point but it added to the experience. Loved the ride, what a surprise!

  • @DTMB35
    @DTMB35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was at Imagineering on an ABD, and the guy said that Everest would be going down within the next 2 years (said in July 2018) to fix the yeti. They have a plan, but I can’t remember how long he said the ride would be down for, but it was definitely under 4 months. It wasn’t very long, but he said that they were working to make it faster

    • @tessdurberville711
      @tessdurberville711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That is what is known in the industry as "bluffing".

  • @ganarglereviews
    @ganarglereviews 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Most underrated theme park channel on TH-cam

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Gaius! Appreciate the kind words!

  • @MidnightWinterWolf
    @MidnightWinterWolf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this ride looks amazing! Excellent video!

  • @Trainer_Chad
    @Trainer_Chad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OH YEEESSSS!!! Every time I ride this I always yell “ITS THE YETAAYY!” In my best Tony Schiavone voice. I can’t tell you how happy I am that someone else made this joke. You are the greatest.

  • @vinijacob6074
    @vinijacob6074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wonderful video, like always, I love this rollercoaster. Keep doing this AMAZING videos.

  • @morethanthrills1616
    @morethanthrills1616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great video. 👍🏻 My last trip to AK I rode this five times and man it was fun. Great story and attraction. Some of the most in depth theming you’ll experience, which unfortunately doesn’t get the attention it deserves in the hustle and bustle of WDW. Joe Rohde is an enigma. Still looking forward to a Poseidon’s Fury video Jack! 👍🏻

  • @ianruck1908
    @ianruck1908 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just came back from Disneyworld this week. Great ride. Great video! Hit it 5 times in one day

  • @marianopompa2342
    @marianopompa2342 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!!! Was hoping to someone mentioning this ride!!
    Thank you!

  • @Coophack6584
    @Coophack6584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Im early....FIX THE YETI

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      #FIXTHEYETI

    • @Coophack6584
      @Coophack6584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you ever need help with your channel hit me up on Twitter @PRTWriter

    • @Coophack6584
      @Coophack6584 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @bigevilworldwide1 I would wait and watch the full remodel.

    • @mochaexpress5419
      @mochaexpress5419 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Xantron Not the whole mountain, just the section with the yeti.

    • @mochaexpress5419
      @mochaexpress5419 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @bigevilworldwide1 I'm thinking they'll jump on their chance once Galaxy's Edge opens.

  • @OfficialBlueShirtGuy
    @OfficialBlueShirtGuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to see a video on Epcot’s Test Track! The change between iterations is so drastic yet so similar at the same time

  • @whatadumstory8483
    @whatadumstory8483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. Keep up the good work, as I love watching these.

  • @Ronnie06spartan
    @Ronnie06spartan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video!

  • @que185
    @que185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I can’t believe I just saw a Yetay reference on a theme park channel 😂😂😂

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      How could I not include one of the greatest moments ever in the sport of professional wrestling?

    • @psycho_retros_2
      @psycho_retros_2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      que185 I marked out bro

    • @aliciapearson3120
      @aliciapearson3120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude, same. I just lost it laughing and my parents are now looking at me like 'You okay there?'

  • @BleedGreen2023
    @BleedGreen2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Absolutely loved The Yeti WCW reference!

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Had to include the greatest moment in WCW history!

    • @BleedGreen2023
      @BleedGreen2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkHistory I marked out for the cameo not gonna lie haha!

    • @EssexAggiegrad2011
      @EssexAggiegrad2011 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BleedGreen2023 Same here

    • @mdf3530
      @mdf3530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The YET-TAAAY!

  • @Ibuddy66
    @Ibuddy66 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job as always!!!!

  • @jonathanstmartin
    @jonathanstmartin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recommended Dueling Dragons / Dragon Challenge several months ago, and know its already on your list. The news of Hagrid magical creature rollercoaster has me salivating for its eventual arrival. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @shifty-eyed-kisses8084
    @shifty-eyed-kisses8084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Do Splash Mountain! I'm so curious why they chose such a controversial movie for ride inspiration!

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Splash Mountain has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion shifty-eyed-kisses.

    • @overlookers
      @overlookers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Using Song of The South was apparently Tony Baxter's idea. To coincide with the theme of Bear Country, which was where any available land was, and to efficiently reuse the animatronics from America Sings! Ideas for a log flume had floating around Imagineering for years since the inception and later cancellation of Western River Expedition.

    • @averyeml
      @averyeml 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      From what I’ve heard in other videos, it was part being inspired from the cartoon parts of Song of the South and part so that in kids’ minds Zip-a-dee-do-dah would be “the song from splash mountain” instead of “the song from that movie Disney won’t let me watch”

    • @iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163
      @iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zip-I-dee-doo-ba

  • @JepMasta
    @JepMasta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “THE YET-AYYY!”
    -Tony Schiavone, known genius.

  • @jstorm7922
    @jstorm7922 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the wcw yeti clip!! This is why I love this channel!

  • @Pop_Candyz
    @Pop_Candyz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was waiting for this video. OH MY GOD THANK YOU. This has to be my favorite video if yours. 😄😂

  • @applemingeducation8686
    @applemingeducation8686 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for these awsome videos, you should do a video on the great movie ride what happened to their anmatroncs after the demolition of the ride. They were awsome and the sets were amazing a shame they tore it down for some weird 3D ride they should have just updated the ride with newer movies

  • @andrewvarney5687
    @andrewvarney5687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aw yeah, one of Disney's best Thrill Rides. The first time I rode it, I was a bit intimidated, but my brother talked me into riding it. Best idea ever.

  • @danielneil237
    @danielneil237 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always very interesting.I always love how much detail you go into with each video.

  • @seagull8878
    @seagull8878 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Can you do The Great Movie Ride please!

  • @reva510
    @reva510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this ride. But got my head stuck one time in between the two head rests during the backwards drop. My neck hurt for a week lol.
    Can you please do Haunted Mansion? Pretty please? :)

  • @Sc12407
    @Sc12407 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video Expedition Everest is one of my favorite coasters here in Florida

  • @TheWorldofDonnie
    @TheWorldofDonnie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love these videos.

  • @lokix2
    @lokix2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Nice WCW clip. IT'S THE YETAY!

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One of the greatest debuts ever?

    • @lokix2
      @lokix2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThemeParkHistory not one of. THE GREATEST!

    • @carolsl.oprogress8449
      @carolsl.oprogress8449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Theme Park History Only behind Glacier

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's nice to know that even though we cover theme park attractions people know who Yeti and Glacier are.

    • @carolsl.oprogress8449
      @carolsl.oprogress8449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Theme Park History For some reason, theme parks and wrestling just click 😂 Thanks for the awesome content! Keep throwing in those wrestling references!

  • @jacobdoyle426
    @jacobdoyle426 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You keep making these videos so amazing. I admire that. I also have another request. Star Tours please.

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jacob! Star Tours has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion.

  • @Ragan31687
    @Ragan31687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:18. Props to you man. One of the funniest and most ridiculous moments in wrestling history. The Yet-Ay! 😂

  • @NerdAngel
    @NerdAngel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just discovered this channel last night and I've already watched all the videos that are out so far!! I LOVE this channel!
    I would love to see you do Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, and/or Pirates of the Caribbean at some point if you can.
    I look forward to your next post whatever it may be! 💖

  • @lukegreen5341
    @lukegreen5341 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've Might Go On Expedition Everest Rollercoaster At Disney's Animal Kingdom At Walt Disney World Resort In Florida One Day. Thanks Theme Park History Mate. X

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem Luke! You should definitely ride the next time you are at the park, it is definitely worth it!

    • @lukegreen5341
      @lukegreen5341 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You Smart Cookie Theme Park History Mate. X

  • @4drewk
    @4drewk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The haunted mansion will be a good one

    • @CristianMartinez-hg6xu
      @CristianMartinez-hg6xu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It turns 50 this year, here's hoping Atencio, Coates and Davis get their dues and that this channel may also cover Phantom Manor and Mystic Manor.

    • @emilyshubsall1231
      @emilyshubsall1231 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

  • @stitchunderground626
    @stitchunderground626 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job as always!

  • @missanthropologie
    @missanthropologie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video! I loved the beginning when you inserted a clip of the yeti from Monsters Inc. Nice touch :P And I noticed you used music from the queue of the ride. A+!!!!!

  • @curtishix4208
    @curtishix4208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I know it’s probably been suggested but you should definitely do Spladh Mountain!

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Splash Mountain has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Curtis.

  • @HernoF94
    @HernoF94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I would really like to know the history of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Hernan.

  • @ShootingStarNeo
    @ShootingStarNeo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do hope that someday that _monster_ of an animatronic can operate at its full capacity again, for the sake of its creators if not just because "the biggest animatronic Disney has created with the force of a 747 taking off" is too badass for it to just spend the rest of its life in Disco Mode. The head Imagineer is just so damn passionate every time I see him talking about it, I don't just want to see his vision and his team's hard work pay off, I want to see the thing that's got him so excited for myself!

  • @antoniopicon6724
    @antoniopicon6724 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making my day a whole lot better 🙏

  • @mfchimichanga
    @mfchimichanga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember going to this ride early on when it opened and the damn Yeti still didn't work. The set up is cool though.

  • @Ethan839
    @Ethan839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In my opinion, they should have put the drop in the back where no guest walking by could see it, it would have added to the whole experience and story telling of your track taking a new route. Not to mention it would be a surprise for some of the guest not expecting it!

    • @mgilkey13
      @mgilkey13 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like this idea,but I think that just standing there,watching the train speed by is something to popular to change

    • @Ethan839
      @Ethan839 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mgilkey13 they 100% can’t change it now but even then you’re right. Seeing the drop, hearing the ambient sounds, the people screaming, all builds the adrenaline to getting on the ride. All as according to design though, it really is still a great roller coaster.

  • @Adulese
    @Adulese 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everest will always hold a special place for me as I was one of the first people to ride it (I am the kid in orange for the b roll at the end). Thanks for covering such an amazing ride! ^-^

  • @Rebron
    @Rebron 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always on point man! Keep it up!

  • @lexiesmychynsky1313
    @lexiesmychynsky1313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I would love to know the history of universal’s Poseidon’s Fury

  • @prentisroberson2305
    @prentisroberson2305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing. Can you make the History of Phantom Manor (Disneyland Paris)?

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Phantom Manor has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Prentis.

  • @stevengutierrez6516
    @stevengutierrez6516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He’s done it again another amazing video 🙌🏽

  • @Seanmiketv
    @Seanmiketv 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid as always!!

  • @matthewrosenkoetter6351
    @matthewrosenkoetter6351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This ride is honestly my favorite Disney roller coaster type ride. My dad and I rode it two times in a row a few years back..

  • @brandonw9844
    @brandonw9844 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Can you do Pirates please. It’s my favorite dark ride at Disneyland

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pirates of the Caribbean has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Brandon.

    • @jseanj
      @jseanj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with brandon!!👍👆

  • @ricky99la
    @ricky99la 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video.

  • @houseofthedeadchannel251
    @houseofthedeadchannel251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favourites. If I had to list my favourite Disney World rides, they would probably be Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Test Track, Haunted Mansion, Everest, Rock n’ Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror. Magic Kingdom is my favourite park of all time. Hope to go to Tokyo Disneyland some day. Love your work, so in depth.

  • @tankart150
    @tankart150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Can you cover Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin? And, The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter? 😃

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has been added to the list, we will be covering Alien Encounter sometime later this year. Thank you for the suggestion tankart150.

    • @ebindelgado9660
      @ebindelgado9660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm from the future and he made the extra Terror retrial alien was already made. And it's one hell of a video

  • @rustytrusty111
    @rustytrusty111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m lining up for this right now 😂

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you enjoy the ride!

    • @rustytrusty111
      @rustytrusty111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Theme Park History thanks was rly good i enjoyed the flow of the ride

  • @_carlosamontoya_
    @_carlosamontoya_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this

  • @jseanj
    @jseanj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent content!! I will like to see the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is a very thrill adventure

  • @ToshisGarden
    @ToshisGarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can we get a "Theme Park History of R.L. Stine's 'The Haunted Lighthouse'"?

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Holy crap, is this a real thing? Consider it added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Man1cmanMario.

    • @ToshisGarden
      @ToshisGarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThemeParkHistory Of course, happy to help! ^^

  • @darniusstudios5139
    @darniusstudios5139 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I know someone already said it but I will join him and say:
    Do alien encounter.

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And we will cover Alien Encounter sometime this year, thank you GreninjaTheMan.

    • @darniusstudios5139
      @darniusstudios5139 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Theme Park History your welcome!

  • @stephensworldofadventure
    @stephensworldofadventure 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Went on this a couple of times its so good. Definitely better at the back of the train for me, especially for that backwards part. Can't wait to go on again

  • @joeymartinez9854
    @joeymartinez9854 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a really cool ride and amazing your videos are the best great job man

  • @samfisher1670
    @samfisher1670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It would be Awesome if you did “The Alien Encounter” in Disney Magic Kingdom Florida!

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alien Encounter has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Sam.

    • @collguyjoe99
      @collguyjoe99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Original Name of the ride was going to be The Nostromo as in the name of the ship in Alien

  • @duartemu
    @duartemu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For me, it’s incomprehensible that Disney keeps on investing in Magic Kingdom copies at other parts of the world while neglecting the parks that made their fame and prestige, at home. I think they probably could make the same money expanding and improving their local domain, and having fewer international parks. Just make the american resorts worth the trip, and guests will come!
    ...This is the best attraction at Animal Kingdom and it’s been broken for so long! EPCOT is another example. It has been in an embarrassing state, with literally abandoned and/or underused buildings. Poor EPCOT...

    • @Predatornc1
      @Predatornc1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      duartemu They are improving MGM studios I suppose

  • @Cywolve
    @Cywolve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I usually don’t comment on videos but this has been the best ride video you have done and the best ride video I’ve seen thus far. You went into details I didn’t think would happen. Thank you!

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words William! Really enjoyed putting the video together for one of the best attractions at Animal Kingdom.

    • @Cywolve
      @Cywolve 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Theme Park History it’s my pleasure. Here is a story for you about the ride. I took my son on it when he was 9. He finally gained the courage to finally go on the ride so I took him on it. Poor guy who is 16 now wears glasses and was worried about losing them so he took them off. We get to the top of the mountain about to go backwards. We hear the click and Yeti and start going backwards. I felt like the worst parent on earth! My son was screaming bloody murder! Not joy... but pure fear! We finish and he said he was never going to ride it again. A couple days later.... he rode it again and since then goes on it single rider at least 4 times when we visit Disney.
      Just wanted to share that with ya. Thanks again!

  • @pure1224
    @pure1224 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally just got off the ride and you upload this, it was fate !

  • @thegodpharaohsraven8538
    @thegodpharaohsraven8538 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rocken Rollercoaster starring Aerosmith

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion The GodPharaohsRaven.

  • @frankroggenkamp7903
    @frankroggenkamp7903 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice little nod to WCW

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Had to include one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step into the squared circle. Now if I can only find a way to include Glacier in a future video...

    • @frankroggenkamp7903
      @frankroggenkamp7903 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Theme Park History Video of Wild Arctic at Sea World?

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That might be a way...

  • @HauntFormer
    @HauntFormer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making such great content TPH! You deserve more subs! I’d love to see a video about the history of The Enchanted Tiki Room, as it was the debut of Disney’s audio-animatronics. Thanks!

  • @Gummiistics
    @Gummiistics 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember riding this one! I loved the atmosphere and the story of the queue!

  • @pabloquezada1643
    @pabloquezada1643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you do The Great Movie Ride, Rock’n Roller Coaster by Aerosmith or The Simpsons ride or The Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket

  • @jackjden
    @jackjden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    History of Universal's Simpsons Ride? Plz?

    • @ThemeParkHistory
      @ThemeParkHistory  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Simpsons Ride has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Jack.

    • @sammylane21
      @sammylane21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThemeParkHistory Since it is a relatively recent ride.... it will be one of your most bare and short videos.