Expedition Everest

[kiddoc]

Do DVC members have a separate ID or just their room keys that designate DVC? Does the ID have a picture? Will it be scanned with fingerprints or just looked at? Sorry for all the questions, but I have a couple of DVC member friends who will NOT be at WDW during this and was wondering if I could borrow their ID and try the ride.

 

[MareQ]

Do DVC members have a separate ID or just their room keys that designate DVC? Does the ID have a picture? Will it be scanned with fingerprints or just looked at? Sorry for all the questions, but I have a couple of DVC member friends who will NOT be at WDW during this and was wondering if I could borrow their ID and try the ride.

We have an ID card that is like a credit card. No picture, no fingerprint scans etc.

 

[garris3404]

I am looking for 3 quest spots on Sunday January 29 for DS(13), DD(11), and myself. If there is a DVC member that would be gracious enough to let us tag along, we would be most appreciative. Thanks!

 

[Camping Griswalds]

The comments that have been made, are directed towards the poster that seemed annoyed that DVC members were getting this perk simply because we are more fortunate and are able to buy into DVC. There was also a comment about "peons" etc - You can go back to read for the exact wording. It had a general "poor me" quality about it - IMO.

I have re read my posting and didn't think I sounded pitiful or deserved nasty comments because I used the word "peons" it was meant to be humorous, and I even stated later in my post that I was appoligizing if sounded grumpy.

These boards have changed a lot recently. It seems that people just want to incite "argue" posts. And as I did appologize in advance, I will NOT appologize now.

Good luck. Enjoy the ride...I said that earlier too.

 

[SandrainNC]

All of the DVC members willing to help people out are so great!

My family will be there on Jan. 29 if anyone would like to adopt us. It is 3 adults and 1 toddler, so of course, everyone can't go because somebody has to watch my son, so it would be 2 people.

If not the plan is to stand there and look pitiful for a little while. And if no one adopts us, we will just have something new to look forward to in 2008.

No matter what I look forward to hearing about it so I may hang out at the exit for a while as well.

Sandra

 

[afc104]

We will be there Jan 26-28 2 adults and 1 teenager if someone would be willing to adopt us.
Thanks

 

[fran99999]

I went to the passholder site Jan 29-31 is also open to annual passholders. I found an email from disney inviting myself and my DS. I am looking into the cost now.

Now I would NEVER ride Everest but I do want to pin and lanyard.

 

[CastMemberDWA]

Please allow me to throw in my 2 cents worth.
When Mission Space opened....they had a special "cast preview" that allowed us to take guests. No one in my party was brave enough that day - so I "adopted" a lovely newlywed couple we met at lunch in the Biergarten. The way it worked was this:
The area was closed off...you showed your pass and got you and your guests inside the barrier. You could ride as many times as you felt like it...line was fairly short that day....once you exited the "barrier" you were done. My assumption is that they will do something similar.

I am a cast member, and a DVC member, plus I happen to work for DAK.
So- I will most likely get to ride it first as a cast member from DAK (the Asia area folks have already had this privilege) then the company will do a "soft opening" with the "guinea pig" crowd of cast members & their families.....then the DVC/AP .....then the general public. The reason for doing this at all is to help get the staff trained for the attraction and to work out any technical difficulties.
I know that when I rode Mission space during its' cast preview that it was a bit more intense of a ride (many became air sick) and now when I ride it I can tell a noticeable difference. My manager later confirmed that they did scale back the intensity a bit for more "guest satisfaction".
Most rides go through this "tweaking" phase before they release them to the general public. I think it is a good idea. PLUS- this way the cast members are more educated to give answers to the guests who ask questions concerning the ride etc.

I have heard the following about the ride....
1. It does not go upside down
2. It does go backwards at some point.

I am looking forward to it...and I promise to post when I get a chance to finally ride it (later this month?)

P.S.....

TAG FAIRY WHERE ARE YOU????????????? I've been a good girl!

 

[jzmom]

Castmember DWA or anyone who might know do you think that they might have a soft opening in Feb, around the 5-11? Also, if they are doing a soft opening how do you find out about it? I appreciate any help!
Thanks

 

[d4est]

A soft opening is a possiblity. Here is a copy of an email I got from Disney:

The February vacation you wished for is starting to materialize!
Have a Ball.
Ever since we heard you were considering a Walt Disney World® vacation this February, we couldn't wait to tell you about all the fun that will be going on in all four Theme Parks. Beware! You may find yourself taking a sneak "peak" ride on Expedition Everest-Legend of the Forbidden Mountain,™ a new high-speed trek through the Himalayan unknown where the Yeti lurks!

 

[MickeyMouseGal]

I went to the passholder site Jan 29-31 is also open to annual passholders. I found an email from disney inviting myself and my DS. I am looking into the cost now.

Now I would NEVER ride Everest but I do want to pin and lanyard.

I just checked the AP website, and it has the dates Jan 26th to Jan 29th listed as the AP preview.

 

[jzmom]

thanks D4est I will keep my fingers crossed.

 

[d4est]

You're welcome. My fingers are crossed too! Pixie dust please....

 

[PooohBear]

A soft opening is a possiblity. Here is a copy of an email I got from Disney:

The February vacation you wished for is starting to materialize!
Have a Ball.
Ever since we heard you were considering a Walt Disney World® vacation this February, we couldn't wait to tell you about all the fun that will be going on in all four Theme Parks. Beware! You may find yourself taking a sneak "peak" ride on Expedition Everest-Legend of the Forbidden Mountain,™ a new high-speed trek through the Himalayan unknown where the Yeti lurks!

That would be AWESOME !!! I will be there on Feb 1-7 and I hope for a sneak preview !!!

To all that get to ride, please post on how it is !! Enjoy !!!!!

 

[eeyoreiscool]

We got an email stating that Jan 26th through 29th was the passholder preview days. Now to find that sitter to watch the kids...

 

[RoyalCanadian]

I am a DVC member and won't be at WDW during the DVC special preview -- however, I just wanted to note that soft openings for other guests can happen any time. I was at DL during July and rode the newly refurbished Space Mountain during a soft opening a week before the official opening. There were soft openings on and off during the entire day I was there -- it was just a matter of checking back at the ride every now and then to see what was happening.

 

[debbiedoo]

very tempting just to go for the weekend just for the preview!!



If I do sneak away. . . .I am willing to help out others!!

 

[Wendy1953]

Ok, sorry to those folks who are asking to be adopted past the 26th...I unfortunately will be leaving on the 27th....12:45 flight out of MCO, which means I won't get to do the EE that day....however, I will be there on the 26th...if anyone is waiting to get in, and I can "adopt" you....just be outside and I'm more than willing......it's me only so if I get to take in 3 guests (one may be my DD if she's off from work that day)...be outside and waiting....I'll be there....not sure of what time I'll arrive however....but I would like to ask if I get you in, that I get at least one extra pin and lanyard for DH who has to leave on the 25th!

 

[Jenny]

Wendy1953, I sent you a PM re: your 3 spots on 1/26. I have found someone to adopt me (& I'm grateful) & am now looking to find someone to adopt the other 3 adults in my party. nice of you to offer.

 

[LilJennaBell]

Hi everyone! I have been lurking around these boards for a while now, I love all of the information you guys have, it's been so helpful for my recent trips! I was hoping someone could help me out with this...

I am an AP holder and am taking my Dad down for the EE passholder weekend/his 75th birthday and I just received an email from Disney saying that only I could get on everest since my Dad doesn't have a pass... Now, I would usually just accept this and move on, but I talked my Dad into going for a long weekend with me because I NEED to ride EE and now feel obligated to get him on the ride as well (he LOVES roller coasters). Would any DVC member be willing to adopt him? I will be able to get in with my AP but there's no way I'd go on without him, so you would only need to bring on 1 person. We're taking a 6:30 flight from Philadelphia Fri, the 27th will be in AK on Sat, the 28th.

Thank you SO much to anyone who can adopt my Dad, it really means the world to me!!!!!