New Animal Kingdom roller coaster

[Tigger1]

Last June we saw the building of the mountain rollar coaster. Does anyone know when it will open? Thanks Tigger

 

[kimwim8]

The only info I've seen says........2006

 

[disneyfanintn]

I think i remember seeing a sign last year that said Spring 2006.

 

[SteamboatMickey]

That would be Expedition Everest opening Spring next year

 

[MiJo]

taken on 1/25/05. It is supposed to open in 2006 and I believe it will feature the Yeti in some way.

 

[QUACKHEAD]

Great pic MiJo!.......thanks!

 

[ckckc2000]

I agree -great picture!! I'm sooo excited-We'll have to go back!! Hope my DD will be over her fear of roller coaster by then-I swear I can't understand were that fear comes from-My DH and all my Boys love coasters-this one looks awesome though

 

[estnh]

Looking at the picture, it kind of reminds you of Thunder Mountain!

 

[Medic193]

I can't wait to ride that. DD4 was just tall enough to ride one of the coasters last year and loved it. First coaster and was already putting hands up in the air. No idea how she knew to do that. We went on a kids coaster and she said "daddy, this one is too slow." I almost creid. Nice to know I will have someone to ride them with while DW watches the baby.

 

[Stitch1962]

Looking at the picture, it kind of reminds you of Thunder Mountain!

Thunder Mountain on STEROIDS at 70 mph, with an 80 foot drop, inversions, and a forward and backward path. Truly going to be AWESOME!!!!

 

[Goofy4]

Thunder Mountain on STEROIDS at 70 mph, with an 80 foot drop, inversions, and a forward and backward path. Truly going to be AWESOME!!!!

I really hope they come up with a different ride vehicle than the one pictured

 

[ophie]

Expedition Everest Pictures

It's true that Expedition Everest will feature the Yeti and there will be a forward and backward path with multiple drops, but there is no information regarding inversions. Also... anticipate a 44in height requirement.

edit: More pictures (some of these are from the Land rehab, but most are EE)