WDW Ride Reviews, Part Two - Expedition Everest

Ride: Expedition Everest

Location: Animal Kingdom, Asia

Tyler's Rating: 8.5 out of 10 stars

Expedition Everest is a classic style roller coaster located in the Asia region of Disneyworld's Animal Kingdom. The actual ride takes you over, around and through the worlds highest mountain: Mount Everest. Your adventure leads you on a perilous journey to the top of Mount Everest where you'll face the monsters of your nightmares... literally. Scream, swirl and sweat as you try to get out alive. Good luck.

I am not familiar with the queue, only because I never stood in it. Even though I managed to ride Everest four times in one day, I used a fastpass each time. The fastpass line wait time is about 5 minutes, and the standby wait time varies anywhere from 45-60 minutes throughout the day. Each coaster car can seat two people, side-by-side, and there are approximately 10 cars per train. The ride starts off nice and slow... on a steep climb to the top of "Mount Everest". If you have a fear of heights, the beginning of the ride might spook you a little.

I wont describe this ride in detail in fear of spoiling the surprises that await you. If you are not familiar with some of the secrets on this ride, DO NOT LOOK THEM UP. I promise you will enjoy this attraction 100 times more the first time you ride it if you don't know what is coming. OK Disney freeks? Keep it secret. Keep it safe.

Although I will keep most of the ride top secret, I will reveal a couple of things. (#1) You will come face to face with the Yeti of Everest mountain. (#2) The majority of the ride is in complete darkness. It has a space mountain type feel, however, you will enjoy 10-15 seconds of the ride on the exterior of the mountain. (#3) You WILL have a blast. This ride is awesome and you'll be sure to come back again, and again, and again. I liked this one so much, I bought the $12 attraction pin to add to my collection. And if you know how cheap I am, that's kind of a big deal.

P.S. You might... just might... go upside down.