Expedition Everest (The Backwards part)

[Cool-Beans]

EE is a thrill ride for people who don't like thrill rides.

People (like me) who do like real thrill rides will tell you flat out that it is a weinie ride. It's fun, but it isn't all that exciting.

People are always saying that they felt like they were going upside-down, but they didn't. The upside-down thing is an entirely different sensation.

I grew up in Cleveland, where we start putting kids on coasters at age two (Kiddie Park) and move them up as the years go on. Lived near 2 real amusement parks and rode coasters all day, several days a week every summer of my life. Knew the difference between a loop and a corkscrew by the time I was six or seven. And I still go to Cedar Point.

I also know how people detect position of the body as I studied the hell out of it in nursing school and re-read all that crap on occasion.

I know my coasters, how we detect positioning, and I've ridden EE a bunch of times. There is no upside-down feeling on EE...because you don't go upside-down.

I wouldn't take my 65 year old mother on Top Thrill Dragster, but I'd take her mom on EE. It's fun enough, but any wimp can ride it.

 

[joshsmom]

EE is a thrill ride for people who don't like thrill rides.

People (like me) who do like real thrill rides will tell you flat out that it is a weinie ride. It's fun, but it isn't all that exciting.

People are always saying that they felt like they were going upside-down, but they didn't. The upside-down thing is an entirely different sensation.

I grew up in Cleveland, where we start putting kids on coasters at age two (Kiddie Park) and move them up as the years go on. Lived near 2 real amusement parks and rode coasters all day, several days a week every summer of my life. Knew the difference between a loop and a corkscrew by the time I was six or seven. And I still go to Cedar Point.

I also know how people detect position of the body as I studied the hell out of it in nursing school and re-read all that crap on occasion.

I know my coasters, how we detect positioning, and I've ridden EE a bunch of times. There is no upside-down feeling on EE...because you don't go upside-down.

I wouldn't take my 65 year old mother on Top Thrill Dragster, but I'd take her mom on EE. It's fun enough, but any wimp can ride it. ::yes::

My mom is 63 and she can't WAIT to go on Top Thrill Dragster!!! She loves EE but also thinks it's tame. She loves RNR too. She's a thrill junkie. She's ready to graduate to Cedar Point and take on the big boys!!

 

[offkilterfan]

I have to add to the mixed bag. I really enjoy EE, but I do need to take Bonine(like ginger pills) in order to enjoy the backwards part. I was okay the first time, but didn't feel too good the second time. I only get motion sickness on simulated rides(Star Tours, Back to the Future, etc.), not rollercoasters. So I guess you'll have to decide for yourself. I like to try everything at least once, whether it scares me or not. Enjoy!

 

[Cool-Beans]

My mom is 63 and she can't WAIT to go on Top Thrill Dragster!!! She loves EE but also thinks it's tame. She loves RNR too. She's a thrill junkie. She's ready to graduate to Cedar Point and take on the big boys!!

God bless her. I hope to be like that 25 years from now.

I wonder how far they'll be able to drop us then.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

MNWDWMANIAC - that layout is so awesome- thanks for posting that!

 

[dgaston]

Everest CMs have told us that many people mistake the backwards helix for a loop. And last Christmas my youngest DS and my DNephew got the last seat on EE. The CM told them to close their eyes and to lean forward to intensify that sensation. They were tickled. So I guess eyes open would make it more bearable for those who are bothered by it. I love the sensations of the Gs pulling on my body -- gosh only 6 more years until I'll be 63 and riding it!

 

[carrinas1018]

I am a roller coaster junkie & the backwards portion of Everest makes me feel a bit "uneasy". Screaming/laughing makes me feel better. We do always ask for the back row because I feel in most coasters that is the most intense
I have ridden in the front on Everest & don't recall the backwards motion being so uncomfortable so I would recommmend being closer to the front. I LOVE the back in Rockin roller coaster though. I believe the backwards/upwards motion on EE is what jostles some people. I am sure it is only seconds but sometimes I feel as though I may never catch my breath again on that part Hope you enjoy the ride & find your "comfort zone" Just keep your eyes open because sometimes you may miss the Yeti & that is something you should experience Have fun

 

[CJH1980]

Hi all, reviving an old thread here.

I’m in Florida now and the gf wants to ride EE.

I’ve a fear of exposed heights and drops and so am new to coasters but trying to fight my fears.

I’ve so far done Hagrids, Gringotts, The Mummy, Tower or Terror, Space Mountain, Tron and Gardians of the Galaxy.

I loved all the above, however I walked to see EE and freaked out and had to leave the park.

The slow uphill worries me, the backwards part worries me but that drop looks awful and far too high for me to want to do.

How does this compare to anything I’ve faced my fear of above?

Thanks

 

[scrappinginontario]

Zombie thread. Closing.