Isn’t it crazy that D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was already a couple of months ago?! During the event, Disney made some pretty major announcements, including one that sparked a lot of conversation amongst Disney fans!
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During the Disney Parks and Experiences Showcase, Disney announced that they would FINALLY be fixing the long-broken yeti animatronic on Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest. We’re not exaggerating when we say it’s been broken for years. The animatronic is finally getting fixed, and while fans had lots to say, we actually got to hear the thoughts on the matter from one of the greatest Disney Imagineers of all time. Disney Legend, Joe Rohde!
New York Comic Con is taking place this weekend, and we’ve gotten to hear and see some cool things Disney has in store, including a ton of projects on the horizon for Marvel. Joe Rohde is actually at the fan event, and he shared his thoughts on the Yeti animatronic that’s featured on the iconic Animal Kingdom attraction.
Expedition Everest
Joe Rohde did mention that he doesn’t know much about the attraction since he’s not working on it, but he did say it’s not as easy as saying “we want to do it, so let’s do it.” It’s a good statement to make because, as Disney fans, we sometimes ask for things to be done, but don’t realize how much more complicated it is than that. We’re guilty of it all the time!
Expedition Everest
“The narrative point has to be the Yeti is alive. As long as it’s moving, that’s a fix,” said Joe. He pointed out that everyone in Disney Imagineering needs to work together to move pieces, and no one is sure where it will stop.
Expedition Everest
If you remember when the ride first opened, you used to be able to see the arm of the Yeti animatronic swing over you as you exited the side of the mountain. However, with the scale and the complications of an animatronic like that, it broke down. What we see now is a strobe light effect to make it look at least a little scary, as well as make it look like it could be slightly moving. That’s where the nickname Disco Yeti comes from.
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Disney hasn’t shared when the animatronic at Animal Kingdom will be fixed. There is currently no official timeline or closing date for the attraction. We’re assuming that when the time does come for an announcement, we could be seeing a lengthy closure for Expedition Everest.
Animal Kingdom
We’ll be keeping an eye out for any news and updates when they drop, so make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more!
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