the yeti and the story behind it's functions and how it no longer moves has always been a big interest of mine- this video was incredible to watch! the updated information and clips of it moving i've never seen, and plus breaking past rumors about it was awesome! great video :)
@@Dylan-Hootonno it’s impossible, the only way to fix it is to massively fund this and also destroying most surrounding structures and having to fix up the whole animatronic details and stuff of the movement in order to work again smoothly
@@slagarcrue85expense isn’t the biggest issue. The biggest issue is that Animal Kingdom doesn’t have anything else to distract you from the massive e ticket roller coaster, which would lower attendance levels.
@Canrugger are you just gonna spam your negative comments about the Yeti even when people are just talking about possible solutions? You must be fun in conversations. /s
We were there 9/16 till 9/24, and the Yeti had full lighting, and not the strobe light, it was scarier with it fully lit than with the strobe light lights! It’s closer than you think, we rode it about 6 times, and it was great!
@@TPMvidshey!!! went on the ride about two weeks ago, and it had full lighting! no strobing, it was fully lit! i saw more of it than i’ve ever seen before!
I went there this august watching tpm vids on the plane . And the on day 2 I went on Expedition Everest and I had a break down right on the yeti with the lights on. And it was moving in A mode! I’m hoping it’s fixed as it’s an amazing ride! Thank you tpmvids!
What bothers me more is that the “bird on a stick” hasn’t come back after so many years, and its such a simple effect that adds a bit of drama to the uprooted track.
Just saying they had the perfect chance to close it down during the Covid closure so they could cut down the time that it would take to have the ride closed during normal hours
I don't think the yeti will ever be fixed. Like you said, Park Operations might not be willing to put potentially 4-5 figures into a minute part of not just a ride, but only one of two E-ticket attrations of Animal Kingdom. People probably go to Animal Kingdom just for Expidition Everest. Closing that down for an extended period of time would more than likely drop consumer migration for that park as it only has a small amount of rides at this point in time.
This was beautifully researched!! I really appreciate getting to hear the extra context and where the rumors came from- But also, seeing the forum posts tracking the status of the attraction over the years is absolutely fascinating! The documentary-style content from you is really really nice to see, and I can't wait to see more!
This is one of those, 'if I won the lottery, i wouldn't say anything but there would be signs' kind of things lol! Getting to see the yeti in A mode as an adult would be a dream!
Very insightful and needed video! Honestly surprised to hear the issue was with the animatronic itself and that the yeti is in a fairly accessible place. It both gave me hope and made me lose hope as well, with Rohde's comments
I remember when this ride first opened and watching the yeti reach for you blew my mind. I miss seeing the animation, but since I’ve started watching this channel I love yelling out “Disco Yeti” on the ride. Heading to WDW next weekend! Gotta represent!
Disco yeti always entertains and confounds. Like, usually Disney is quick to reboot, repair, or replace. But neglecting the Yeti for so long baffled me. Thanks for the insight and history.
oh wow i’m loving this type of content from you! a deep dive into history is like one of my favorite things ESPECIALLY when it comes to disney!! cant wait to hopefully see more of it from you!
These kindsof videos are not what we normal see on the channel, but it is actually very intertaining to watch! I hope we see more of these videos in the future!
They need to install a platform on tracks leading into Yeti area. You would replace the current yeti with two new yetis. Each stabilized on their own platform. They would swap each other out weekly for maintenance. Just like roller coasters have extra carts. The cool thing about this idea is each yeti could have different programmed movements. Also the yetis would be assembled on their platform before construction so the refurbishment time would only need to be for the track installation. Unfortunately since Animal Kingdom is lowest attended park, they need to keep every thrill ride open to spread the crowds. Wouldn’t be surprised if they did fix it after Universal opens since attendance will be lower or wait til all the expansions in AK are done so guests have more options.
What I have always wondered is why in the world the made the animatronic so dang heavy to begin with. Surely they could’ve accomplished a figure that big with that much movement but made out of super lightweight materials…..at least light enough to where it wouldn’t require the force of a jet engine to make the thing move, right? Have the yeti itself essentially be a lightweight sort of “puppet” and put all of the heaviest hydraulic and mechanical parts off to the side on a very well-supported, overengineered structure. Carbon fiber skeleton, lightweight hair, etc… who knows. All we do know is that basically every issue the figure has is because of its weight and power. I would also assume that because they knew beforehand how much force they would have to use to power a 25 foot-tall yeti built out of things like steel and heavy hydraulic lines, they probably designed its hydraulic pumps and things to be way more than powerful enough to move the ultra heavy figure as desired and subsequently didn’t necessarily see the massive weight of the figure being an issue or worry about the weight of the figure as much because a heavier figure would, in theory, produce more lifelike movement and make the yeti seem like a real giant animal that is alive, so if that is the case then obviously that came back to bite them in the end. It seems they thought of it as, “well, we’re designing this thing with the ability to power a figure even bigger than the one we have, so who cares how heavy it is; our pumps and things can handle it, and the massive weight will just make it look more lifelike.” Obviously that turned out to bite them in the end. Idk, am I just seriously overestimating how much lighter the figure could have been made?
@@genericman-j9u yes it was 2005, but the giant King Kong animatronic on the original Universal ride (a figure which was actually designed by Bob Gurr, funnily enough) was even bigger than the yeti and it never had any major issues as far as I know. Obviously that figure doesn’t move nearly as much as the yeti, but the yeti wasn’t _entirely_ unprecedented in terms of giant ape-like animatronics lol. I have also read that the computer program they used to design the ride, which was brand new at the time, had some fundamental flaws in how it calculated things, so that obviously was part of it as well. I know it’s easy to say these things in hindsight, but it is a bit strange to think that they didn’t have the foresight to make absolutely sure that they’d avoid issues like these to begin with. Luckily, though, I actually did get to experience the full A-Mode yeti once back in January of 2007, so that’s pretty cool. I personally would not at all be upset if they had to close the ride for a year or more to fix the yeti at this point. It does seem increasingly unlikely that that will ever happen, though. At least leave the yeti’s A-Mode lights (not strobe) on so you can actually get a look at how dang big he is. Even if he wasn’t moving and no strobe light was partially concealing him, being able to take in the sheer size of the thing would be much more intimidating and cool than barely catching a glimpse of him through the strobe light. Who knows, though. Maybe one of these days they actually will fix it. Also, if you have never seen it, there’s a video of an “urban explorer” guy sneaking into the ride after the park had closed and filming the yeti (with all the lights turned on) for several minutes that is super cool to see. Probably the best closeup look at the yeti that I have ever seen. th-cam.com/video/tBS0UAHT6QE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=03MUeSM2X0d7Fa9K
@@genericman-j9u yes it was 2005, but the giant King Kong animatronic on the original Universal ride (a figure which was actually designed by Bob Gurr, funnily enough) was even bigger than the yeti and it never had any major issues as far as I know. Obviously that figure doesn’t move nearly as much as the yeti, but the yeti wasn’t _entirely_ unprecedented in terms of giant ape-like animatronics lol. I have also read that the computer program they used to design the ride, which was brand new at the time, had some fundamental flaws in how it calculated things, so that obviously was part of it as well. I know it’s easy to say these things in hindsight, but it is a bit strange to think that they didn’t have the foresight to make absolutely sure that they’d avoid issues like these to begin with. Luckily, though, I actually did get to experience the full A-Mode yeti once back in January of 2007, so that’s pretty cool. I personally would not at all be upset if they had to close the ride for a year or more to fix the yeti at this point. It does seem increasingly unlikely that that will ever happen, though. At least leave the yeti’s A-Mode lights (not strobe) on so you can actually get a look at how dang big he is. Even if he wasn’t moving and no strobe light was partially concealing him, being able to take in the sheer size of the thing would be much more intimidating and cool than barely catching a glimpse of him through the strobe light. Who knows, though. Maybe one of these days they actually will fix it. Also, if you have never seen it, there’s a video here on TH-cam of an “urban explorer” guy sneaking into the ride after the park has closed and filming the yeti for several minutes that is super cool to see. th-cam.com/video/tBS0UAHT6QE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=03MUeSM2X0d7Fa9K
@@TPMvidsI Went To D23 Expo This Year. And During The Parks Panel, And The Movie Panel, I Held Up A Sign Saying “Josh D’Amaro, Fix The Yeti At Disney World Immediately! PS: Great Announcements”!”
Probably a couple new technologies and upgrades (or combinations) that would work. I’m pretty certain I can fix this without too much trouble. Definitely wouldn’t require rebuilding the mountain or even a single long closure. Might not even be as costly as they’re thinking. Would love to take a crack at that.
Dude when DeadPool makes it clear that even he wants the Yeti fixed, that just means even supers want this guy to come back in all it's terrifying glory
This is a super informative video! I'm fascinated with expedition everest and specifically the yeti animatronic and have been for years but I still learnt a lot from this video. Great job! 👏
The sad reality is that the Disney that would prioritize fixing something like this was long dead before the attraction even opened. It was dead before most of us were even born. Like you said, it’s all about “projected ROI”. They tried to make the existing design work, but they couldn’t. They would have to design and build a new figure, and with how expensive the original Yeti was, that’s not getting approved.
Love seeing the full movement set with the lights on! It's so amazing to watch. I was always surprised that they never reprogrammed him to just have more minimal movement when they realized there was an issue. He could just hover over the track, slightly moving and roaring, instead of furiously swiping at the cars, and it would still be an amazing experience.
I sure hope they fix the yeti someday! They added the hatbox ghost animatronic to the haunted mansion, so they see value in animatronic details. Why not fix the yeti? I know it’s expensive probably. But it makes the ride so special! I think the yeti would bring additional guests to the park. Perhaps it could be part of a whole marketing campaign. Rebirth of the ride or something. Thanks for the great video!
i remember so vividly the yeti being in full function when i rode in 2014. might be misremembering but i swear his arm went right over the ride vehicle.
Honestly, they could make a lightweight body with the original exterior shell and then just run it like a marionette on cables. You pass by the thing so fast, that an average person probably wouldn't even notice. And at least it would move around again.
Not a terrible idea really. The cables could be masked by "vines" hanging from the caves roof lining. Some moving lighting effects could help make it lifelike too.
I feel like if the yeti repair were actually fast, they would have done it already. Since they haven't, I feel like it's going to be more involved than that.
Still dead stiff to this day. It was the HEAVIEST animatronic ever made. Almost brought the whole mountain down. Meaning it just got too big for its britches.
I could see after a Tropical Americans is open, they get the ball rolling in Everest. They'll be enough for traffic balanced in the park between Teop & Avatar they could sneaky fix it
I honestly think the whole ride needs more than a fixed yeti. It needs a new track. I went on it last year and it was so rough a bumpy it not only hurt my back, but made me throw up. I never throw up on rides EVER. That experience was the second time I went on it, and the first time I went on, it was a great ride experience. I hope it gets the refurbishment it needs one day, but I won’t be able to ride it again until they fix that major issue. It would be cool to see the yeti move, so I do hope it gets fixed.
It's like everything else in the parks attraction. Once a major prop breaks down, Disney has some kind of issues with getting it working again. Example, the guns on the Rise hasn't worked in over two years. Some of the props in Indy. The cups that turn on a rope on Adventureland treehouse. Hopefully oneday they will come back to life.
Thank you so much for doing all this research!!! I’m surprised they haven’t thought to replace it yet with all the new technology we have since 2006 or if they have thought to why they haven’t done it yet?
I remember I was riding the ride a Few weeks ago And I was a Little disappointed that it wasn't moving like it was in 2006 my sister said it was amazing back them hopefully they fix the yeti It would be so cool to see it back in full Animation mode!
Good video. Not going back to DisneyWorld until they fix the Yeti. Pretty sure they could reduce the stresses with lighter composite materials available.
GREAT VIDEO and very interesting about the rumors we’ve all heard! At this point, I don’t believe it will ever be fixed because it’s not effecting the ride’s popularity, in fact, Disco Yeti is probably helping since it’s a well known thing! I’ve never ridden it, and I definitely want to ride someday to see Disco Yeti, even if I can’t see A mode yeti! 😎 poor Joe Rohde, this will sadly be his legacy! 😢
How about a video about the timeline of Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida on TPM Vids? It has rides and attractions that have come and gone over the years since it opened in 1990.
Now that nearly 20 years has past, they could probably build one that isn't so heavy. But Disney rarely thinks it's worth it to spend that much money on something you'll see for a few seconds.
I worked at Everest in the beginning. When a mode was routine. It has always saddened me when we went to permanent B mode. I remember giving tours where we we go in the control tower and show the yeti moving on a camera to guests and they would be amazed. I knew the maintenance crew well and they tried everything they could to fix the problem but unfortunately this video is right. It will cost a significant amount to fix the beast but operations isn’t willing to pay. I love this attraction and it was a fun place to work during the 7 years I was there. Maybe one day this will be fully operational again but I won’t hold my brwath
I would love to see the Yeti fixed. It would be an epic comeback and probably become even more popular. As well as more terrifying at having him come at you during the ride. One thing I'm concerned about with B mode Yeti is those strobe lights and people who have photosensitive epilepsy and might have an issue with those lights.
Thank you! This was a very informative video! I always believed the foundation issue was true and was very surprised to learn it's actually always been the animatronic itself that is the problem. I think the solution is to replace the Yeti with a new model. I feel like with the advances in the technology they could create one now that would be lighter and more durable and thus not prone to the same problems. They could also slightly decrease his size if necessary. I doubt anyone would care if he's a tiny bit smaller if he actually worked as intended! LOL. Disco Yeti just plain sucks and the fact that the proper A mode Yeti only lasted a year or two is frankly unacceptable. Such a waste of an incredible animatronic! It's an embarrassment to a company that has created the greatest theme parks the world has ever seen.
Honestly, the hardest part is that everest is an incredible and breathtaking ride- best coaster I've ever been on- even without the yeti. I can see why they are reluctant to fix him, when guests are so thrilled by the ride as it is. Still I hope they do. WDW makes such an effort to make every detail of their park perfect for guests, this seems like a glaring oversight.
If the thing that is holding Disney back from fixing the Yeti is it not being worth the money, then they should know that they could just hype it up with as much publicity about it as possible which would likely lead to an increase in guest numbers. If they were to also add more special effects to the ride, like Big Thunder, that could further draw more people to the park to come ride.
People would TOTALLY show up to support the fixed yeti. Especially as it's been an issue for soooo long and so many ppl care. I have no doubt it'd be monetarily worth it.
I gotta say, the first time I clicked on this video I went, "Wasn't this already a video?" until I watched the full thing, and it's interesting to see that most of all of that was a rumor- wow Is kinda funny that people in the comments are saying "finally! a video on the yeti!" like the other one never existed ...but fair, I looked at the date and that was 7 years ago- I myself haven't been here for that long but I always love looking back at the old content TPM has to offer
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the yeti and the story behind it's functions and how it no longer moves has always been a big interest of mine- this video was incredible to watch! the updated information and clips of it moving i've never seen, and plus breaking past rumors about it was awesome! great video :)
Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun making this video so I’m glad you enjoyed it
@@TPMvids Yeah, I hope the animatronic will be fixed.
@@Dylan-Hootonno it’s impossible, the only way to fix it is to massively fund this and also destroying most surrounding structures and having to fix up the whole animatronic details and stuff of the movement in order to work again smoothly
@@TPMvidshave you shown your real face yet?
Still waiting for a fixed Yeti, even Deadpool wants it back!
It will never be fixed
Most likely never fixed to expensive
@@Canruggerpessimist. But then again, we’re talking about Disney…
@@slagarcrue85expense isn’t the biggest issue. The biggest issue is that Animal Kingdom doesn’t have anything else to distract you from the massive e ticket roller coaster, which would lower attendance levels.
@Canrugger are you just gonna spam your negative comments about the Yeti even when people are just talking about possible solutions? You must be fun in conversations. /s
We were there 9/16 till 9/24, and the Yeti had full lighting, and not the strobe light, it was scarier with it fully lit than with the strobe light lights! It’s closer than you think, we rode it about 6 times, and it was great!
Like this year?! Was it the work lights on or A mode show lighting?
@@TPMvidshey!!! went on the ride about two weeks ago, and it had full lighting! no strobing, it was fully lit! i saw more of it than i’ve ever seen before!
@@TPMvids Yep can confirm that it currently has A mode show lighting! Something might be going on behind the scenes...
Super interesting, we’ll have to keep an eye on it!
I went there this august watching tpm vids on the plane . And the on day 2 I went on Expedition Everest and I had a break down right on the yeti with the lights on. And it was moving in A mode! I’m hoping it’s fixed as it’s an amazing ride! Thank you tpmvids!
What bothers me more is that the “bird on a stick” hasn’t come back after so many years, and its such a simple effect that adds a bit of drama to the uprooted track.
It also acts a good distraction while the track switch is happening behind the train.
The last time the bird in a stick was spotted was in 2022.
It appears from time to time
Just saying they had the perfect chance to close it down during the Covid closure so they could cut down the time that it would take to have the ride closed during normal hours
What if they don't need to fix the yeti but redesign the yeti. Build it as say 3 animatronic sections that would reduce stresses on it.
I could see that as being a possibility if they ever intend on “fixing” him
That definitely seems like it would be the most effective solution.
Wont work
@@CanruggerHow so?
@@Canruggeryou’re not adding to the discussion just by saying “won’t work”. Please explain why it won’t work.
I need more videos like this Tpm, we need more retrospectives on animatronics like this
Yeti: Magic conch shell, will I ever get fixed?
🐚: Maybe someday.
Thank you for one of my favorite SpongeBob moments 😂
It’s always a good day when TPMvids uploads
I don't think the yeti will ever be fixed. Like you said, Park Operations might not be willing to put potentially 4-5 figures into a minute part of not just a ride, but only one of two E-ticket attrations of Animal Kingdom. People probably go to Animal Kingdom just for Expidition Everest. Closing that down for an extended period of time would more than likely drop consumer migration for that park as it only has a small amount of rides at this point in time.
They cant fix it
But now they have Pandora + that *new* animatronic at the Navi River Journey. Not really sure if they can use that excuse anymore...
They could’ve fixed it when the ride was shut down during the pandemic.
This was beautifully researched!! I really appreciate getting to hear the extra context and where the rumors came from- But also, seeing the forum posts tracking the status of the attraction over the years is absolutely fascinating! The documentary-style content from you is really really nice to see, and I can't wait to see more!
Thank you so much!
I can only imagine how amazing it would be ride this in person with the full A Mode Animation😭
My mom rode it durin A mode and she said it was pretty scary
This is one of those, 'if I won the lottery, i wouldn't say anything but there would be signs' kind of things lol! Getting to see the yeti in A mode as an adult would be a dream!
Very insightful and needed video! Honestly surprised to hear the issue was with the animatronic itself and that the yeti is in a fairly accessible place. It both gave me hope and made me lose hope as well, with Rohde's comments
I remember when this ride first opened and watching the yeti reach for you blew my mind. I miss seeing the animation, but since I’ve started watching this channel I love yelling out “Disco Yeti” on the ride. Heading to WDW next weekend! Gotta represent!
I am so grateful I got to see it when it was moving in A mode back when it was first opened. Absolutely mind blowing.
Disco yeti always entertains and confounds. Like, usually Disney is quick to reboot, repair, or replace. But neglecting the Yeti for so long baffled me. Thanks for the insight and history.
oh wow i’m loving this type of content from you! a deep dive into history is like one of my favorite things ESPECIALLY when it comes to disney!! cant wait to hopefully see more of it from you!
These kindsof videos are not what we normal see on the channel, but it is actually very intertaining to watch! I hope we see more of these videos in the future!
Very well researched and presented. Great video!
love these kinds of videos from you! what a great watch!
Go Disco Yeti!
hes an icon!
Read that in TPM Vids' voice lol
They need to install a platform on tracks leading into Yeti area. You would replace the current yeti with two new yetis. Each stabilized on their own platform. They would swap each other out weekly for maintenance. Just like roller coasters have extra carts. The cool thing about this idea is each yeti could have different programmed movements. Also the yetis would be assembled on their platform before construction so the refurbishment time would only need to be for the track installation. Unfortunately since Animal Kingdom is lowest attended park, they need to keep every thrill ride open to spread the crowds. Wouldn’t be surprised if they did fix it after Universal opens since attendance will be lower or wait til all the expansions in AK are done so guests have more options.
@TPMvids Love your channel. I surely hope they will fix the Yeti animatronic in the ride someday in the future.
They cant
@@Canrugger You’re right about that.
What I have always wondered is why in the world the made the animatronic so dang heavy to begin with. Surely they could’ve accomplished a figure that big with that much movement but made out of super lightweight materials…..at least light enough to where it wouldn’t require the force of a jet engine to make the thing move, right? Have the yeti itself essentially be a lightweight sort of “puppet” and put all of the heaviest hydraulic and mechanical parts off to the side on a very well-supported, overengineered structure. Carbon fiber skeleton, lightweight hair, etc… who knows. All we do know is that basically every issue the figure has is because of its weight and power.
I would also assume that because they knew beforehand how much force they would have to use to power a 25 foot-tall yeti built out of things like steel and heavy hydraulic lines, they probably designed its hydraulic pumps and things to be way more than powerful enough to move the ultra heavy figure as desired and subsequently didn’t necessarily see the massive weight of the figure being an issue or worry about the weight of the figure as much because a heavier figure would, in theory, produce more lifelike movement and make the yeti seem like a real giant animal that is alive, so if that is the case then obviously that came back to bite them in the end. It seems they thought of it as, “well, we’re designing this thing with the ability to power a figure even bigger than the one we have, so who cares how heavy it is; our pumps and things can handle it, and the massive weight will just make it look more lifelike.” Obviously that turned out to bite them in the end.
Idk, am I just seriously overestimating how much lighter the figure could have been made?
@@genericman-j9u yes it was 2005, but the giant King Kong animatronic on the original Universal ride (a figure which was actually designed by Bob Gurr, funnily enough) was even bigger than the yeti and it never had any major issues as far as I know. Obviously that figure doesn’t move nearly as much as the yeti, but the yeti wasn’t _entirely_ unprecedented in terms of giant ape-like animatronics lol.
I have also read that the computer program they used to design the ride, which was brand new at the time, had some fundamental flaws in how it calculated things, so that obviously was part of it as well.
I know it’s easy to say these things in hindsight, but it is a bit strange to think that they didn’t have the foresight to make absolutely sure that they’d avoid issues like these to begin with.
Luckily, though, I actually did get to experience the full A-Mode yeti once back in January of 2007, so that’s pretty cool. I personally would not at all be upset if they had to close the ride for a year or more to fix the yeti at this point. It does seem increasingly unlikely that that will ever happen, though. At least leave the yeti’s A-Mode lights (not strobe) on so you can actually get a look at how dang big he is. Even if he wasn’t moving and no strobe light was partially concealing him, being able to take in the sheer size of the thing would be much more intimidating and cool than barely catching a glimpse of him through the strobe light.
Who knows, though. Maybe one of these days they actually will fix it.
Also, if you have never seen it, there’s a video of an “urban explorer” guy sneaking into the ride after the park had closed and filming the yeti (with all the lights turned on) for several minutes that is super cool to see. Probably the best closeup look at the yeti that I have ever seen.
th-cam.com/video/tBS0UAHT6QE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=03MUeSM2X0d7Fa9K
@@genericman-j9u yes it was 2005, but the giant King Kong animatronic on the original Universal ride (a figure which was actually designed by Bob Gurr, funnily enough) was even bigger than the yeti and it never had any major issues as far as I know. Obviously that figure doesn’t move nearly as much as the yeti, but the yeti wasn’t _entirely_ unprecedented in terms of giant ape-like animatronics lol.
I have also read that the computer program they used to design the ride, which was brand new at the time, had some fundamental flaws in how it calculated things, so that obviously was part of it as well.
I know it’s easy to say these things in hindsight, but it is a bit strange to think that they didn’t have the foresight to make absolutely sure that they’d avoid issues like these to begin with.
Luckily, though, I actually did get to experience the full A-Mode yeti once back in January of 2007, so that’s pretty cool. I personally would not at all be upset if they had to close the ride for a year or more to fix the yeti at this point. It does seem increasingly unlikely that that will ever happen, though. At least leave the yeti’s A-Mode lights (not strobe) on so you can actually get a look at how dang big he is. Even if he wasn’t moving and no strobe light was partially concealing him, being able to take in the sheer size of the thing would be much more intimidating and cool than barely catching a glimpse of him through the strobe light.
Who knows, though. Maybe one of these days they actually will fix it.
Also, if you have never seen it, there’s a video here on TH-cam of an “urban explorer” guy sneaking into the ride after the park has closed and filming the yeti for several minutes that is super cool to see.
th-cam.com/video/tBS0UAHT6QE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=03MUeSM2X0d7Fa9K
I was waiting for this video! Love the vids!❤
Cool! I hope the Yeti animatronic will be fixed one day (even if it's unlikely).
They cant fix it
@@Canrugger That'd be a broken promise... ;-;
The Yeti was in full animation mode when I was younger in 2006.
How amazing was it?!
It was so amazing in A mode.
@@TPMvidshi !! Love your vids
@@TPMvidsI Went To D23 Expo This Year. And During The Parks Panel, And The Movie Panel, I Held Up A Sign Saying “Josh D’Amaro, Fix The Yeti At Disney World Immediately! PS: Great Announcements”!”
same! i never saw it but my mom did and she was amazed!!
Wow, great investigative reporting TPM! Super interesting!
Probably a couple new technologies and upgrades (or combinations) that would work. I’m pretty certain I can fix this without too much trouble. Definitely wouldn’t require rebuilding the mountain or even a single long closure. Might not even be as costly as they’re thinking.
Would love to take a crack at that.
This was onebof the BEST videos I've ever seen about Disney problems. Immaculate research!
Dude when DeadPool makes it clear that even he wants the Yeti fixed, that just means even supers want this guy to come back in all it's terrifying glory
Another GREAT video from my favorite TH-camr!😃
Great video, thanks for the information about the real story behind Disco Yeti! I have always been so curious about the Yeti in Expedition Everest.
Yesssssss finally a yeti video!
Hope you enjoy it!!
Since Disney is setting up a 30 billion dollar budget for theme parks, hopefully they spend some of the money to fix the yeti #savethediscoyeti
I remember seeing videos of the Yeti working as a kid, now every time I go seeing it in B-Mode, I always hope hes magically in A-Mode.
They cant fix it so i wouldnt hope
This is a super informative video! I'm fascinated with expedition everest and specifically the yeti animatronic and have been for years but I still learnt a lot from this video. Great job! 👏
The sad reality is that the Disney that would prioritize fixing something like this was long dead before the attraction even opened. It was dead before most of us were even born. Like you said, it’s all about “projected ROI”. They tried to make the existing design work, but they couldn’t. They would have to design and build a new figure, and with how expensive the original Yeti was, that’s not getting approved.
Love seeing the full movement set with the lights on! It's so amazing to watch. I was always surprised that they never reprogrammed him to just have more minimal movement when they realized there was an issue. He could just hover over the track, slightly moving and roaring, instead of furiously swiping at the cars, and it would still be an amazing experience.
I was just talking about this issue yesterday. I was always in the "support structures damaged" camp. Always good to learn more about these things
I sure hope they fix the yeti someday! They added the hatbox ghost animatronic to the haunted mansion, so they see value in animatronic details. Why not fix the yeti? I know it’s expensive probably. But it makes the ride so special! I think the yeti would bring additional guests to the park. Perhaps it could be part of a whole marketing campaign. Rebirth of the ride or something. Thanks for the great video!
This was an awesome video, I really enjoyed it!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
i remember so vividly the yeti being in full function when i rode in 2014. might be misremembering but i swear his arm went right over the ride vehicle.
Honestly, they could make a lightweight body with the original exterior shell and then just run it like a marionette on cables. You pass by the thing so fast, that an average person probably wouldn't even notice. And at least it would move around again.
Not a terrible idea really. The cables could be masked by "vines" hanging from the caves roof lining. Some moving lighting effects could help make it lifelike too.
I feel like if the yeti repair were actually fast, they would have done it already. Since they haven't, I feel like it's going to be more involved than that.
This was a much needed surprise of a video thanks TPM
After seeing Deadpool & Wolverine, I laughed so hard when Wade mentioned the Yeti getting fixed.
when was this?
@@ahmetcanylmaz5028 At D23
@@ahmetcanylmaz5028During last year's D23
We got people who want the Yeti fixed and then we got people who want the People Mover back... Maybe they don't know which one to fix first lol
Love your videos man
When I rode Everest a few weeks ago the yeti had the a mode lighting
No way! So you got a nice clear look at the yeti then?
@@TPMvids yup I also was able to ride Everest with the lights on
If Disney made an announcement saying everest will be closed for 2 months for yeti repairs, opening day there will have insane numbers!
Another fantastic and detailed video 👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you
I can’t believe you haven’t talked about this in seven years thank you for talking about it again
WOW 3 MINUTES!! Disco yeti for life! Great vid tpm I was always told it was foundation!!!!
Still dead stiff to this day. It was the HEAVIEST animatronic ever made. Almost brought the whole mountain down. Meaning it just got too big for its britches.
TPM vids it too good 👍
Good Lord that yeti is MASSIVE! What a beast of an animatronic! My mom remembers it moving, and I hope to see it move in person someday!
You wont
We'll get you Disneyland Tiana's fails soon as they get open 😊 1:10
One of the best videos I've seen on this channel. 👍🏻
Thank you so much! Means a lot
I’ve loved your channel for the last six years and I’m finally going to Disney World
We just need one really rich guy who loves it enough to slap the money down.
This video cleared up alot of rumors. Great video all around
I could see after a Tropical Americans is open, they get the ball rolling in Everest. They'll be enough for traffic balanced in the park between Teop & Avatar they could sneaky fix it
11:09 I did one of these in 2018, it was so cool!
I honestly think the whole ride needs more than a fixed yeti. It needs a new track. I went on it last year and it was so rough a bumpy it not only hurt my back, but made me throw up. I never throw up on rides EVER. That experience was the second time I went on it, and the first time I went on, it was a great ride experience. I hope it gets the refurbishment it needs one day, but I won’t be able to ride it again until they fix that major issue. It would be cool to see the yeti move, so I do hope it gets fixed.
Who cares if it’s a lengthy process and you need to rip parts of the mountain off? Fix that damn Yeti, Disney!!
Also love your work
It's like everything else in the parks attraction. Once a major prop breaks down, Disney has some kind of issues with getting it working again. Example, the guns on the Rise hasn't worked in over two years. Some of the props in Indy. The cups that turn on a rope on Adventureland treehouse. Hopefully oneday they will come back to life.
Thank you so much for doing all this research!!! I’m surprised they haven’t thought to replace it yet with all the new technology we have since 2006 or if they have thought to why they haven’t done it yet?
Disney imagineers were and still are very good at foreseeing issues with their ideas and then getting ahead if them. It’s a shame they missed this one
16:46 That's a poor excuse because they could spend millions of dollars building new lands but yet they won't fix their own rides
They cant fix it
Because priorities.
The great video tpm! Keep it up!
I remember I was riding the ride a Few weeks ago And I was a Little disappointed that it wasn't moving like it was in 2006 my sister said it was amazing back them hopefully they fix the yeti It would be so cool to see it back in full Animation mode!
Good video. Not going back to DisneyWorld until they fix the Yeti. Pretty sure they could reduce the stresses with lighter composite materials available.
GREAT VIDEO and very interesting about the rumors we’ve all heard! At this point, I don’t believe it will ever be fixed because it’s not effecting the ride’s popularity, in fact, Disco Yeti is probably helping since it’s a well known thing! I’ve never ridden it, and I definitely want to ride someday to see Disco Yeti, even if I can’t see A mode yeti! 😎 poor Joe Rohde, this will sadly be his legacy! 😢
I’ve always been intrigued by the yeti and his lore!!! I really hope he gets fixed!!
How about a video about the timeline of Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida on TPM Vids? It has rides and attractions that have come and gone over the years since it opened in 1990.
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They needed to fix Yeti. For now Disco Yeti!
Now that nearly 20 years has past, they could probably build one that isn't so heavy. But Disney rarely thinks it's worth it to spend that much money on something you'll see for a few seconds.
I’m a huge fan 👍
Ya me tooooo!!!
For some reason I recall the scene of "A Goofy Movie" with the busted sparking animatronics in Lester's Possum Park 😅
I'd like to think that after AK gets the Tropical Americas retheme and its 3(?) rides, they'll finally fix the yeti... but ik thats super unlikely
I got to see it in A mode as a kid and it scared me but was so awesome!
Top notch documentation of Disco Yeti™!!
I worked at Everest in the beginning. When a mode was routine. It has always saddened me when we went to permanent B mode. I remember giving tours where we we go in the control tower and show the yeti moving on a camera to guests and they would be amazed. I knew the maintenance crew well and they tried everything they could to fix the problem but unfortunately this video is right. It will cost a significant amount to fix the beast but operations isn’t willing to pay. I love this attraction and it was a fun place to work during the 7 years I was there. Maybe one day this will be fully operational again but I won’t hold my brwath
I would love to see the Yeti fixed. It would be an epic comeback and probably become even more popular. As well as more terrifying at having him come at you during the ride. One thing I'm concerned about with B mode Yeti is those strobe lights and people who have photosensitive epilepsy and might have an issue with those lights.
Thank you! This was a very informative video! I always believed the foundation issue was true and was very surprised to learn it's actually always been the animatronic itself that is the problem. I think the solution is to replace the Yeti with a new model. I feel like with the advances in the technology they could create one now that would be lighter and more durable and thus not prone to the same problems. They could also slightly decrease his size if necessary. I doubt anyone would care if he's a tiny bit smaller if he actually worked as intended! LOL. Disco Yeti just plain sucks and the fact that the proper A mode Yeti only lasted a year or two is frankly unacceptable. Such a waste of an incredible animatronic! It's an embarrassment to a company that has created the greatest theme parks the world has ever seen.
Maybe they should hide the yeti with a screen of the yeti
this may be irrelevant but does Rohde earlobe gets a lot of strain with that many piercings and rings and does it hurt him
A Joe Rohde earring comment is never irrelevant. It’s just as iconic as Joe himself
Congrats on 1M I knew you could do it
Honestly, the hardest part is that everest is an incredible and breathtaking ride- best coaster I've ever been on- even without the yeti. I can see why they are reluctant to fix him, when guests are so thrilled by the ride as it is. Still I hope they do. WDW makes such an effort to make every detail of their park perfect for guests, this seems like a glaring oversight.
If the thing that is holding Disney back from fixing the Yeti is it not being worth the money, then they should know that they could just hype it up with as much publicity about it as possible which would likely lead to an increase in guest numbers.
If they were to also add more special effects to the ride, like Big Thunder, that could further draw more people to the park to come ride.
People would TOTALLY show up to support the fixed yeti. Especially as it's been an issue for soooo long and so many ppl care. I have no doubt it'd be monetarily worth it.
@@maep6422 Especially if Disney does advertising to the GP, they would get tons of guests.
Can you do hatbox Ghost next?
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I gotta say, the first time I clicked on this video I went, "Wasn't this already a video?" until I watched the full thing, and it's interesting to see that most of all of that was a rumor- wow
Is kinda funny that people in the comments are saying "finally! a video on the yeti!" like the other one never existed
...but fair, I looked at the date and that was 7 years ago- I myself haven't been here for that long but I always love looking back at the old content TPM has to offer
When I went on the ride in 2016, I didn’t even see him! Didn’t even know he was there until afterwards!