I know there were some pre-openings for AP and DVC as well as Cast Members. We will be going next week. I would not go to AK unless I knew there was a chance to go on EE. So, is it open to the public in a non-official way?
It's unofficially open. That's what I've heard on some of the latest disney news podcast. You should have no problem getting a ride in. I rode it 24 times during the AP preview. I have complete audio ride thrus up on the net. Check out my podcast or Trapped on Vacation for the complete soundseeing tour of the Expedition Everest experience. You don't need an Ipod to listen.
The Disney website has a banner saying to Sneak A Peak and we got an e-mail from WDW saying that since we were having a trip soon we could enjoy th ride. I thought that was nice to e-mail us since we wil be there in 2 more weeks for our 30th.