During D23 on Saturday, Disney announced that the Yeti inside Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will once again be brought back to life with its movement restored.
The announcement drew a major reaction from the D23 crowd, marking a significant change for an attraction that has featured the legendary creature as a central part of its story since opening in 2006.
The Yeti is an integral part of the Expedition Everest experience. Guests encounter evidence of the creature throughout the queue, including reports of attacks, drawings depicting sightings, and a massive footprint. The story builds as riders board the attraction’s old-fashioned train and journey into the Forbidden Mountain, where they encounter damaged tracks and other signs that the mythical guardian is nearby.
The attraction’s climactic Yeti encounter has long been one of its most memorable moments, though the animatronic has remained stationary for years after its powerful movements caused damage to the ride’s structure.
No specific timeline or details about the updated Yeti figure were included in Disney’s announcement. For now, the company has confirmed that the legendary creature will once again come to life inside Expedition Everest.
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