Everest is NO Thunder Mt.

[pigget74]

I rode Everest for the first time last week and wanted to put in my two cents regarding whether it is a RNRC experience or a BTM experience for people with motion sickness. It is definitely a RNRC experience! And that exclamation point is a bad thing That's how I felt afterwards. The forward portion of the ride is fine, but after we hit the end of the tracks and go backwards through who knows what (felt like helixes and loops and black holes) it was all over for me and my motion sick self. Now I do know there are no loops on this ride, but does anyone know what the ride structure is during the backward portion??
So, in summation, for the motion sick person out there (who does fine on Soarin' and can "handle" ToT and RnRC if they are spaced out over days, EE is MUCH MUCH worse than little 'ol tame Thunder Mountain.

 

[holcomb-mania]

Eeeeeexcellent.

 

[The Mick]

I don't know maybe it was just one of "those days" for you. Because to be honest, while EE maybe a slightly more harsh than Thunder, I don't think it's heads and shoulders beyond it. Personally, I think EE is rather tame. A lot of fun, but tame.

 

[spaceoddity]

When the ride goes backwards...the coaster spirals up inside the mountain...almost like a helix but in a backwards up motion...i think it's great!! I love this ride, it's my favorite at WDW...of course i don't get motion sickness either.

 

[Skylarr29]

I love EE and I also think it is pretty tame although it is VERY fun.

 

[hellokitty86]

Uh oh. I am worried now. I love Thunder Mountain, its one of my favorite rides, and I had read that Everest is no worse than Thunder Mountain. I love RNRC (Is that the proper abbreviation for this?) except the begining, I hate the begining so I don't go on it.

What bothers me is steep dips-(that go straight down) so I don't go on Splash Mountain- are there steep dips on Everest?? If not, I think I'll be OK.

 

[pippy27]

I totally agree with you! The one and only time I went on Everest (during the cast previews with my friend), I couldn't even walk when I got off of it. I was so dizzy and disoriented. I can handle BTM and on a good day, Space Mtn....but Everest was way too much. I get a sick feeling just looking at it now.

 

[Quinn222]

So, in summation, for the motion sick person out there (who does fine on Soarin' and can "handle" ToT and RnRC if they are spaced out over days, EE is MUCH MUCH worse than little 'ol tame Thunder Mountain.

I'm glad to hear that. I've always wanted to try BTM but after experiencing EE I crossed it off my list. I was the same as you, the backwards part really got me and I never got over that enough to enjoy any of the rest of the ride.

 

[loveysbydesign]

Gotta chime in here and say that my dh doesn't really like roller coasters and is afraid of heights...however after seeing how much fun me and my 7 y.o. ds had on it he gave it a try...and LOVED IT!!! That being said, he has a very sensitive stomach but he did not get motion sickness!

 

[allegracristina]

I would have to say that EE is just slightly more intense than BTMRR. We had a great time, and definitely loved the ride, but it is VERY TAME. VERY. I guess the backwards part might freak some people out, but it's such a fun ride!!! The backwards part only seems like a few seconds to me.

 

[loveysbydesign]

Gotta chime in here and say that my dh doesn't really like roller coasters and is afraid of heights...however after seeing how much fun me and my 7 y.o. ds had on it he gave it a try...and LOVED IT!!! That being said, he has a very sensitive stomach but he did not get motion sickness!

 

[cleo]

I have to disagree about it being closer to RnR than BTMRR. While the backward sequence is slightly more intense than BTM, there are no loops, etc on EE and it certainly has nowhere near the intensity of the launch on RnR.

That's just my opinion though. I can't see the comparison with RnR but I do think it is very similar to (if slightly more intense than) BTM.

 

[LittleDino]

I have to agree with the OP. I felt dizzy after that backwards part and could not enjoy the remainder of the ride. Don't let this discourage you from riding it though. Try it once if you're curious. If you like it - great. If not, enjoy it from the ground viewing area.

 

[TiggerXx]

It goes backwards?
SWEEEEET!!!!

 

[Simba's Mom]

I rode Everest for the first time last week and wanted to put in my two cents regarding whether it is a RNRC experience or a BTM experience for people with motion sickness. It is definitely a RNRC experience! And that exclamation point is a bad thing That's how I felt afterwards. The forward portion of the ride is fine, but after we hit the end of the tracks and go backwards through who knows what (felt like helixes and loops and black holes) it was all over for me and my motion sick self. Now I do know there are no loops on this ride, but does anyone know what the ride structure is during the backward portion??
So, in summation, for the motion sick person out there (who does fine on Soarin' and can "handle" ToT and RnRC if they are spaced out over days, EE is MUCH MUCH worse than little 'ol tame Thunder Mountain.

Thank you, thank you!! I was afraid I was alone in thinking EE was too much. I was so anxious to ride it last month, but afterwards, I was shot for the whole morning, I felt so sick to my stomache. Yet, when DH went on it, he loved it. Before I went, I was determined to do EE, then I was going to finally be brave enough to try RnRC. After that, no way!

 

[DisneyDadof2]

I absolutely LOVED it. Even though I felt sick afterwards. I will definitely be doing it again we when go back. You have to try at least one time.

 

[Schmeck]

I'm trying to figure out how the coaster speeds up going uphill, backwards?

There used to be a website with an animated drawing of the path the train takes on EE. Anyone have a link or remember the website?

 

[Tinky624]

What bothers me is steep dips-(that go straight down) so I don't go on Splash Mountain- are there steep dips on Everest?? If not, I think I'll be OK.

There is a big drop, but I didn't think it was to much. Love EE but would rate disney coasters like this..
#1 RNRC
#2 EE
#3 SM (classic)
#4 BTMRR
if Test Track was considered a coasterit would make my #2 pick!

 

[ChrisFL]

I'm trying to figure out how the coaster speeds up going uphill, backwards?

There used to be a website with an animated drawing of the path the train takes on EE. Anyone have a link or remember the website?

I don't think it can speed up going backwords uphill, right before you start backwords, you're on a big incline, so its gravity and maybe some motors which push you down and keep it going enough back up again

 

[notnothin]

I am an avid coaster rider, but something about the backwards helix got to me a little bit. After the 3rd ride in a row, I was feeling it pretty hard. To those who experience motion sickness, use caution!