The Disco Yeti Retires at Expedition Everest

After years of hoping, Disney will finally make a big change to Expedition Everest. You don't want to miss this first look.

Expedition Everest

The most thrilling coaster in Disney World is Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. It is my (Monica) family's favorite coaster, and we affectionately call it "Yeti."

Board your train in search of the mysterious Yeti who has been known to terrorize the locals. The journey starts off smoothly, but then we find the tracks are destroyed and we must travel backward. We see a projection of the Yeti and are sent forward (photo op) and circle back up into the mountain. You will get a VERY brief view of the largest Disney animatronic ever built.

See why it's such a beloved attraction at Animal Kingdom? I love the queue line with all the artifacts and information regarding the real search for Yeti. It's the only ride at Disney that actually makes me scream and not just yell "woo" for fun!

"Disco Yeti" Retires

During the D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, Disney announced that after several years, the "Disco Yeti" will finally retire at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

We honestly didn't know if this was even possible to be fixed after so many years.

Thomas Mazloum, Chairman, Disney Experiences, shared: "We're bringing the Yeti back to life inside Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom!"

Yeti Refurbishment

At this time, there isn't a timeline for when this may take place or if this will create a closure for this attraction.

"We're bringing the Yeti back to life inside Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom!"

This will be a great new addition to this thrilling attraction.

Do you prefer "Disco Yeti" or love this change? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!