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7. Awesome Activities Of course going to the parks is a lot of fun, but you should know there’s always something exciting happening right here at the resort too. Every day hotel cast members present special kid-friendly activities to take part in. These activities range from poolside events, races, fun trivia, arts and crafts opportunities, scavenger hunts, and much, much ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park presents several unique opportunities for getting up close and personal with real-life wild animals. Among the many exotic encounters to be had here, Rafiki’s Planet Watch stands out as an awesome area dedicated to the care and conservation of resident animals while also serving to provide educational explorations to visiting guests. While there are many reasons ...

There are tons of exciting secrets about the Magic Kingdom that many folks just don’t know about. Such fascinating facts offer valuable tips for unlocking even more magic during your park experience. From interesting points of reference to somewhat hidden experiences to behold, here are 20 tips and secrets for Disney’s Magic Kingdom. 20. Listen Up! Listen closely as you ...

3. Mountainous Proportions Whereas the real Mount Everest towers all other peaks in the world, Expedition Everest’s fictional Forbidden Mountain towers all the other mountains created in the “Disney World” (Disney Parks all over the world). Imagineers constructed it so that its highest point falls just under 200 feet, keeping with the legal adherence that any structure 200 feet or ...

4. The Yeti Though Disney Imagineers had already created missing link creatures before (the Abominable Snowman at Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds, for example) constructing a yeti for this attraction was a first and required extensive research. Because they knew they weren’t dealing with another fantasy creature but rather a manifestation of “real” local lore and legend, the team knew they had ...

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 ...

6. Realness of the Relics More than just a rollercoaster, Expedition Everest is an overall encompassing experience with so many sights to take in. Even as you wait in line, the ride Queue takes you through a museum packed with unique artifacts and relics. And the best part is they’re real! Disney Imagineers purchased more than 8,000 authentic props of ...

7. A Wealth of Adventure You probably guessed by now, with the frequent travel to and fro, hefty construction efforts, and the purchase of over 8,000 props and native flora that the establishment of Expedition Everest was pretty pricey. In fact, it currently holds the world record for being the most expensive rollercoaster ever built. At a staggering 100 million ...

Expedition Everest stands out as one of the most thrilling ride experiences to be had in all of Disney World. Located within the Animal Kingdom Park, few people realize the full extent of careful planning and intricate details that went into making this high-speed rollercoaster a reality. Here are seven fun facts you may enjoy learning about Disney’s Expedition Everest.

1. The Thrilling Theme There are many things that set Disney attractions apart from those in other theme parks. One thing is a well-thought plot, complete with a detailed backstory. For Expedition Everest, the story begins long before you even enter the ride Queue. Your experience actually starts when you arrive at the village of Serka Zong, which was once ...