AT LAST!!! Expedition Everest Yeti returns to full motion - The DIS Discussion Forums

Sabi · 07-04-2009, 03:59 AM

We've had lots of reports sent in that the Yeti is now running in it's full "A mode" animation (well almost). Apparently the giant animatronic figure is now running in a slightly modified version of it's original A mode while more tests are carried out on the repairs that have been made. However, those that have seen it mention that it's virtually indistinguishable from it's original A mode. The Yeti has been running in a fairly static "B mode" now for over a year after some structural issues developed, so it's great to see the figure being back to it's best as it's such a huge part of the storyline.

Danauk · 07-04-2009, 04:01 AM

Is there any recent video evicence of this? I would love for it to be moving when I finally get to ride EE next month! Hace any other parts of EE been fixed as well, steam in the station, waterfalls etc?

Sabi · 07-04-2009, 04:03 AM

By the way, work on the Yeti has been one of our best kept secrets (imho) since I don't know of any internet leaks about the corrective work. He's been receiving extensive work after hours since about mid-January. It's been fun to read the so-called "experts" claiming all sorts of bad news while the Yeti is repaired without their knowledge. And with his motion changed to more of a swoop, he should be a creaure with much less issues

loperella · 07-04-2009, 04:21 AM

This would be amazing news if it's right! However, I've never ridden EE so I have nothing to compare the "modes" to...and I've heard that's it's still awesome whatever mode she's in. Looking forward to it either way.

Sabi · 07-04-2009, 05:05 AM

I'M COME HERE AGAIN!!!

aggielawyer · 07-04-2009, 05:13 AM

*crossing fingers that he's still fixed come September*

Twoboysnmygirl · 07-04-2009, 06:00 AM

This would be great! We rode last Sept in *B mode*. I didn't realize he wasn't working at the time and came off the ride wondering what all the fuss about the Yeti was b/c I didn't see anything but a shadow! Hope he's working in October!!!

OB1 · 07-04-2009, 06:01 AM

great news for a great attraction.

SOnotLayuh · 07-04-2009, 06:11 AM

I do believe in yetis...I do...I do...

rocio · 07-04-2009, 07:19 AM

Was he by any chance working by mid-may? I really though I saw him swipe at me. It was my first time on the ride so I wasn't sure and had to ride it again and sure enough I thought I saw swipping. I didn't post anything here since everybody said it wasn't working so I thought maybe I didn't know what it really was supposed to look like,but it sure looked like a swipe to me

. It was a great ride regardless!

flipflopmom · 07-04-2009, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabi

I'M COME HERE AGAIN!!!

That pic startled me, can't wait for next Sunday to see what he does in person!

nooneshome · 07-04-2009, 07:26 AM

What happened to the kid that had the record for riding EE and would report every milestone ride here on the DIS??

Sabi · 07-04-2009, 07:27 AM

*crossing fingers that he's still fixed forever and any other parts of EE been fixed as well, steam in the station, waterfalls etc*
I'll going in december

NYDisneyKid · 07-04-2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nooneshome

What happened to the kid that had the record for riding EE and would report every milestone ride here on the DIS??

That would be me. As I said a while back I am not going to post my runs anymore due to the fact that certain people on here seem to have a problem with where I post them.

ransom · 07-04-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYDisneyKid

That would be me. As I said a while back I am not going to post my runs anymore due to the fact that certain people on here seem to have a problem with where I post them.

That's too bad. I always enjoyed it when you posted your latest achievement. I'm sorry that certain people have encouraged you to stop.

That said, have you seen the Yeti in the new mode yet?

07-04-2009, 03:59 AM	#1
Sabi Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 283	AT LAST!!! Expedition Everest Yeti returns to full motion We've had lots of reports sent in that the Yeti is now running in it's full "A mode" animation (well almost). Apparently the giant animatronic figure is now running in a slightly modified version of it's original A mode while more tests are carried out on the repairs that have been made. However, those that have seen it mention that it's virtually indistinguishable from it's original A mode. The Yeti has been running in a fairly static "B mode" now for over a year after some structural issues developed, so it's great to see the figure being back to it's best as it's such a huge part of the storyline.

07-04-2009, 04:01 AM	#2
Danauk I would be sitting on the patio of the Fontana bar at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas watching the dancing fountains on a warm balmy night whilst sipping vintage Champagne Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northamptonshire, England Posts: 13,205	Is there any recent video evicence of this? I would love for it to be moving when I finally get to ride EE next month! Hace any other parts of EE been fixed as well, steam in the station, waterfalls etc? __________________ Disneyland Paris: Aug 1998 (off site - honeymoon), Easter 2004 (Hotel New York), Feb 2005 (off site), April 2008 (Hotel New York), October 2008 (Disneyland hotel), November 2008 (Hotel New York) WDW: August 2003 (Beach Club Villas - 5th anniversary), Christmas/New Year 2005/6 (Beach Club Villas), August 2009 (Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna view - 11th anniversary) Disneyland: August 2008 (Grand Californian, theme park view - 10th anniversary)

07-04-2009, 04:21 AM	#4
loperella Sunny Daze Join Date: May 2009 Location: ~State Of Indecision~ Posts: 306	This would be amazing news if it's right! However, I've never ridden EE so I have nothing to compare the "modes" to...and I've heard that's it's still awesome whatever mode she's in. Looking forward to it either way. __________________ Oct. 2009 BC/Poly CL Oct. 2008 RPR/HRH Sept. 30-Oct. 9 2010 US/IOA/DC/SW @ HRH

07-04-2009, 05:13 AM	#6
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07-04-2009, 06:00 AM	#7
Twoboysnmygirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,042	This would be great! We rode last Sept in B mode. I didn't realize he wasn't working at the time and came off the ride wondering what all the fuss about the Yeti was b/c I didn't see anything but a shadow! Hope he's working in October!!! __________________ ~Karen The Neverending Pretrip report~All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them... **~~OFFFFFFFFFFF with their heads!!!!!! Oct. 19-27th 2009 TR~~** Our October 2009 trip video

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07-04-2009, 04:03 AM	#3
Sabi Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 283	By the way, work on the Yeti has been one of our best kept secrets (imho) since I don't know of any internet leaks about the corrective work. He's been receiving extensive work after hours since about mid-January. It's been fun to read the so-called "experts" claiming all sorts of bad news while the Yeti is repaired without their knowledge. And with his motion changed to more of a swoop, he should be a creaure with much less issues

07-04-2009, 05:05 AM	#5
Sabi Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 283	I'M COME HERE AGAIN!!!

07-04-2009, 06:01 AM	#8
OB1 May the Ears be with you Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Suwanee, Ga Posts: 1,360	great news for a great attraction.

07-04-2009, 06:11 AM	#9
SOnotLayuh I believe in the tag fairy... but the tag fairy does not believe in me! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 659	I do believe in yetis...I do...I do... __________________ Me, 23 DH, 24 Artemis Luna Tiresias (Ty) Thomas O'Malley(our blind babies!) 05.05 ASMo - 05.06 Off Site - 05.07 Pop - 08.08 CSR - 07.09 AKL - 04.10 AKL - 07.10 Dolphin Fairytale Engagement at Chefs de France 08.08 - Honeymooned in AKL 07.09 - Became Passholders 04.10 Hoping for short weekend trips to MNSSHP and MVMCP this year!

07-04-2009, 07:19 AM	#10
rocio Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 249	Was he by any chance working by mid-may? I really though I saw him swipe at me. It was my first time on the ride so I wasn't sure and had to ride it again and sure enough I thought I saw swipping. I didn't post anything here since everybody said it wasn't working so I thought maybe I didn't know what it really was supposed to look like,but it sure looked like a swipe to me . It was a great ride regardless! __________________ Grew up near Disneyland Coronado Springs Resort~May 2009~Birthday-tenure extravaganza Port Orleans Riverside~May 2010~Space Shuttle-birthday trip

07-04-2009, 07:26 AM	#12
nooneshome but us dis shutins-send help or APs Join Date: May 2007 Location: at home but dreaming of Disney or St. Andrews Posts: 810	What happened to the kid that had the record for riding EE and would report every milestone ride here on the DIS?? __________________ DW DS DD Rosie Owee Tiger Peyton always dreamed of throwing a 4th quarter TD pass to lead the Saints to a Super Bowl victory!! Dreams do come true!!

07-04-2009, 07:27 AM	#13
Sabi Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 283	*crossing fingers that he's still fixed forever and any other parts of EE been fixed as well, steam in the station, waterfalls etc* I'll going in december

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