Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is a steel roller coaster that opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 7th, 2006. Themed around the Yeti protecting the Forbidden Mountain next to Mount Everest, the attraction costed 100 million dollars, making it the most expensive roller coaster in the world. In this episode we explore the early years of Animal Kingdom and the decision to bring Everest to life, the construction of the roller coaster, and the problems the Yeti has become over the years.

Songs Used (In Order)

Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest BGM Loop by Disney Theme Park Audio youtube.com/watch?v=yhPm118tcwA

Expedition Everest Area Music Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World by Innovention Media youtube.com/watch?v=PxpZSy_vxNo

Videos Used (In Order)

Monsters Inc - Sulley and Mike Get Banished youtube.com/watch?v=2mF6hkw8G8w

Disney's Animal Kingdom - The Secrets, Stories & Magic Behind the Scenes youtube.com/watch?v=EyUHXcuH5R0

iNSIDE Disney Parks - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Episode by Disney Parks youtube.com/watch?v=LyEyEib6jjw

1998 Disney's Animal Kingdom Dedication Ceremony youtube.com/watch?v=QR9w41yJn1I

Hulk Hogan vs Giant Halloween Havoc Footage youtube.com/watch?v=ELl3TTeGwek

Making of Expedition Everest youtube.com/watch?v=mtUIVKZPXc8

Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest youtube.com/watch?v=2HOiVnUDcOc

Opening Of Expedition Everest youtube.com/watch?v=BFPkBBivSiw

Disney's Animal Kingdom Park - Expedition Everest Promo youtube.com/watch?v=9Yjt0UwvnPI

Saturday Stroll around Asia | Animal Kingdom by The DIS youtube.com/watch?v=8drjqnzFu-s

Disney's Animal Kingdom - The Secrets, Stories & Magic Behind the Scenes youtube.com/watch?v=EyUHXcuH5R0

Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom | Relaxing Stroll in 4K by ResortTV1 youtube.com/watch?v=vooCvNvBrHU

Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom | Full Tour in 4K | 2017 by ResortTV1 youtube.com/watch?v=RUdgQAhftPk

FULL Expedition Everest (POV Ride, Queue, Gift Shop) At Disney's Animal Kingdom by Geek Notice youtube.com/watch?v=ZrWPv-k4GXM

Expedition Everest Full Ride POV (HD) - Front Disney's Animal Kingdom by ReadySetLoL youtube.com/watch?v=NC56jMqCs44

POV: Expedition Everest roller coaster at Disney's Animal Kingdom by Attractions Magazine youtube.com/watch?v=-6dfz8o2uTc

Expedition Everest Disney's Animal Kingdom POV GoPro Hero 3+ 1080p Super View - 22-Apr-14 by haroldrivera10 youtube.com/watch?v=Yq-WbbnjB4E

Expedition Everest - Front Row - YETI in Action!!!! By jennytaylorton youtube.com/watch?v=6G9rdoKSs8U

Disney's Animal Kingdom - Asia youtube.com/watch?v=ho2D3m05oYU

EE Yeti A Mode Work Lights by marni1971 youtube.com/watch?v=szd82MMReeM

Expedition Everest ride Front Seat POV 4K 60fps - Disney's Animal Kingdom WDW by LMG Vids youtube.com/watch?v=sOzGazLVCRo

D23 Expo Imagineering Panel: Craft of Creativity by The DIS youtube.com/watch?v=SRogsKOG43w

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