I was just at WDW this week and my husband and I rode Everest-it's the BEST ride in all 4 parks! We got the email too-the ride is basically open, it closed for a few days around Valentine's Day, but other than that, it was was open daily and during EMH in the evening-which I recommend-it's GREAT at night. You should have no problem getting on the ride-and here's a little tip, after you get your FP, go stand in the single rider line-if the regular line is 90 min, you'll get in in about 20-30 minutes for single rider! My hubby and i rode the ride numerous times this way without ever having to wait very long!