Expedition Everest (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

History, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family

5 • 830 Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2023

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Expedition Everest opened at Disney's Animal Kingdom on April 7, 2006 and is one of the highest rated Disney Park attractions. At 199 feet 6 inches tall, it's the tallest attraction at Walt Disney World and a thrilling Vekoma-manufactured roller coaster. Complete with a highly detailed Imagineering backstory, authentic story-driven details (many directly purchased in the Himalayas), and a monstrous yeti animatronic, Expedition Everest is one of the most beloved attractions at Disney. In this episode, we discuss the history and details of this Disney attraction and play a binaural scenic audio recording of the ride. What do you love most about Expedition Everest? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imaginationskyway Twitter: www.twitter.com/skywaypodcast Email: [email protected] Sponsors and Partners: Magical Park Vacations: plan a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, or any other Disney (or Universal) destination. These services are complimentary. WDW Park Planners: work with a concierge vacation planner to create a personalized Disney itinerary for you and your family. Magical Park Tours: hire an in-person guide to help your family navigate the parks and mitigate crowds. Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagination Skyway to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0	I'm
0:02.0	.
0:03.0	. Welcome aboard Imagination Skyway, your grand podcast tour of the magic.
0:38.3	I'm your host, Matthew Krull, and in today's episode, we're going to discuss one of the most iconic modern attractions at Walt Disney World, Expedition Everest, Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, over at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
0:52.2	Today happens to be, if you're listening live, the 25th anniversary of Disney's Animal
0:57.6	Kingdom theme park.
0:59.0	And while the attraction we're going to talk about today was not an opening day experience,
1:04.1	it has certainly become one of the most noteworthy rides at not only the park, but at all
1:10.2	of the Disney parks around the world, and certainly one of the most beloved attractions at Disney, and one of the most thrilling as well.
1:18.6	Today's episode, we're really going to dive into the details about Expedition Everest. I covered this episode way back in the day in a bonus episode, I believe in 2018.
1:27.6	But as with so many other attraction episodes that I've done in the past, my script and
1:32.2	formula has changed a bit.
1:33.9	And there was a lot more to say about this particular ride that I wanted to revisit on this
1:39.2	25th anniversary of the park and share with all of you.
1:43.1	So this episode will include some history, fun facts,
1:46.0	and details you might not have known before, as well as a binaural audio recording of the
1:50.9	attraction so that you can relive the magic of this particular ride. At the end of the show,
1:56.9	we'll return to Imagination Central. We'll share some ways in which you can stay connected
2:01.3	with Imagination Skyway, how you can discuss this topic with others, and how you can help to
2:06.3	support and inspire the future of this show.
2:09.5	Please remain seated, keep your hands and arms inside the podcast at all times, and enjoy
2:14.7	your Grand Circle Tour aboard Imagination Skyway. I'm I'm I'm
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