Expedition Everest Archives

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Avatar Flight of Passage to be Only Individual Lightning Lane Attractions at Walt Disney World

August 3, 2022 Matthew Soberman

The list of Individual Lightning Lane attractions on Disney Genie+ is about to be much shorter, as only four Walt Disney World attractions will have access available for purchase. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Frozen Ever After, Expedition Everest, and Space Mountain will all remain part of the general Lightning Lane attractions … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 7/14/22 (Pandora – The World of Avatar Merchandise, New 50th Anniversary Tank Top & More)

July 18, 2022 MelissaE

Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s been a while since we spent some time here at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We hope you enjoy following along with our day! As we walked in we saw DiVine hiding in the bushes. Can you spot her? A day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom wouldn’t be complete without spotting some … Read more

Disney to Cover Travel Costs for Employee Abortions, Enchantment Fireworks to be Presented Twice Nightly Select Nights in July, and More: Daily Recap (6/24/22)

June 24, 2022 SarinaP

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, June 24, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Joe Rohde Compares Hair Ties on Expedition Everest to Rock Ritual on Real Mountain

June 24, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

In an Instagram post, former Imagineer Joe Rohde wrote about the tradition of guests leaving hair ties at the highest point of Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, comparing it to a ritual climbers partake in at the real mountain. “More ritual behavior,” Rohde wrote, “The hair scrunchies! The hair tie thing at the top … Read more

Child Climbs Pyramid at Coronado Springs, Easter Pre-Parade Returns to Magic Kingdom, TRON Lightcycle Run Begins High Speed Testing, and More: Daily Recap (4/16/22)

April 16, 2022 Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, April 16, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Expedition Everest Down This Morning, Had Just Reopened After Refurbishment

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 Rebecca Davis

Distribution for Lightning Lane passes for Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which reopened yesterday after a three-month refurbishment. However, the attraction has been down for at least an hour this morning. Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened unexpectedly yesterday. Still, today is the attraction’s official reopening day and the first day for which … Read more

Expedition Everest Opens Early at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Park Hours Extended in May and June, Take a POV Ride on the Germany Pavilion Model Train, and More: Daily Recap (4/15/22)

April 15, 2022 Rebecca Davis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, April 15, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Expedition Everest Reopens Early at Disney’s Animal Kingdom With Few Changes

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Expedition Everest has reopened a day early at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and will be available tomorrow through Disney Genie+. The attraction has been closed since early January for refurbishment. Walls were removed from the ride’s exit area inside Serka Zong Bazaar. The ride initially opened on the morning of April 15 for Cast Members and … Read more

Guardians of the Galaxy DVC and AP Previews Open & Sell Out, Special 50th Anniversary Cast Member Events Announced, Disneyland to Return to Full Capacity, and More: Daily Recap (4/14/22)

April 14, 2022 Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, April 14, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening on April 16 Following Refurbishment, Available Through Genie+

April 14, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be reopening on April 16, following its original refurbishment schedule. Expedition Everest closed at the beginning of this year and was scheduled to reopen in mid-April. The refurbishment calendar was later extended and the reopening timeframe was then removed, suggesting the refurbishment would take even longer. Thankfully, the … Read more

Expedition Everest Reopening May Be Delayed, Abigail Disney Slams Backlash Against Disney’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Stance, LEGO Teases New ‘Muppets’ Figures, and More: Daily Recap (4/8/22)

April 8, 2022 Spencer Lloyd

We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, April 8, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Expedition Everest Reopening Timeframe Removed, Suggesting Refurbishment to Be Extended at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

April 8, 2022 Matthew Soberman

It’s possible that guests may have to wait even longer to trek up the forbidden mountain on Expedition Everest. Previously, the Walt Disney World webpage for the attraction had claimed that the attraction would be closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom through mid-April, but that language was removed from the website today, now leaving the timeframe … Read more

Citrus Swirl Discontinued at Sunshine Tree Terrace, New Complimentary Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Magnet Coming Soon, & More: Daily Recap (2/21/22)

February 21, 2022 Jade Mackey

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, February 21, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Refurbishment of Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Extended Through April 30

February 21, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The refurbishment of Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been extended through April 30, 2022. The Walt Disney World website still states the refurbishment will last through mid-April, although the calendar has it closed through at least April 22, which is the furthest the calendar is currently available. The internal Walt Disney World calendar … Read more

Kevin from ‘UP’ Returns for Distanced Greetings, Disney Skyliner Closed for Refurbishment, & More: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Photo Report 1/23/2022

January 25, 2022 Madison Skowronski

“The wilderness must be explored!” We are adventuring around Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Grab your binoculars and Wilderness Explorer Handbooks, and let’s get started. The final installment of Stitch Crashes Disney has arrived at Riverside Depot and is “Mulan”-themed. The jumbo pin and matching MagicBand both have Cri-Kee, the lucky cricket, on top of Stitch’s forehead. … Read more

PHOTOS: Serka Zong Bazaar Reopens with Expanded Shopping Despite Expedition Everest Closure

January 11, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Despite initially being closed along with Expedition Everest, Serka Zong Bazaar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened. Expedition Everest will be closed for refurbishment through mid-April but Serka Zong Bazaar will remain open. More merchandise carts and displays have been moved outside the gift shop. The inside of the shop remains the same.