7 Fun Facts About Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest At Disney World

5. Attention to Detail

When Disney sets out to do something, they do it thoroughly and accurately. Just as careful planning and research went into creating the elusive Yeti, all aspects of the attraction—even down to the tiniest details—were done with careful precision and meticulous attention in mind. Throughout all the stages of planning and designing, the team traveled back and forth to Nepal and the Himalayan region, conducting extensive research to make the overall presentation as accurate as possible. They planted 10 different species of trees indigenous to the Everest region along with 110 species of shrubs and 900 bamboo plants. Chainsaws, blowtorches, and hammers were incorporated into the construction in order to give the wood a battered and aged appearance to reflect the ruined remnants of the former tea trade. You may notice the red coloring around the corners of windows and doors. As this is a traditional Himalayan technique for repelling evil spirits, Disney Imagineers decided this would make an excellent touch to keeping the Yeti at bay.