Thrilling Open

Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Type

roller_coaster

Thrill Level

thrilling

Height Requirement

44 inches

Duration

3 minutes

Accessibility

Compiled from operator materials and community reporting. Always confirm with Guest Services at the park before planning around a specific need.

Wheelchair accessible: No
Transfer required: Yes
Must transfer from ECV: Yes
DAS / return-time eligible: Yes
Single Rider line: Yes
Strobe / flashing lights: No
Motion sensitivity warning: Yes

About this Ride

Board a high-speed train to the summit of Mount Everest and face the legendary Yeti. This thrilling roller coaster sends you forward and backward through icy caves and past a massive Audio-Animatronic yeti on the tallest artificial mountain in Florida.

All Rides at Animal Kingdom

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