Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Animal Kingdom Attraction 3 min 44" min height Thrill

Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at a glance

Ride length: About 3 minutes, not counting the wait
Height requirement: 44" (112 cm) or taller
Average standby wait: 25 minutes (last 30 days)
Shortest waits: Around 7AM (avg 5 min, hourly average, last 90 days) · Best time to ride
Latest status: Operating · 25 min posted wait (latest check 2:23 PM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
Breakdowns (90 days): 103 unplanned breakdowns, median 59 min · down on 67 of 90 tracked days (~74%)
Forecast accuracy: Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 26 of 30 scored days (87%), average miss 7 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Multi Pass · LL strategy

Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is a thrill ride located in the Asia area of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This attraction invites guests to embark on a daring expedition into a mysterious, legendary mountain range. The experience is themed around an adventurous journey to the Forbidden Mountain, where an ancient legend unfolds amidst treacherous terrain. Riders navigate a thrilling path, encountering unexpected twists and turns that contribute to the sense of an unfolding mystery and a perilous quest. Designed as a high-energy thrill ride, it requires a minimum height of 44 inches for all participants. The entire immersive adventure lasts approximately 3 minutes, offering a concentrated burst of excitement. For enhanced convenience during their visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, guests can access Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain via the Lightning Lane Multi Pass.

About

Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. It lasts about 3 minutes. Minimum height: 44 inches. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed audiences include: Kids and Adults. Accessibility notes include: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV.

Details

Ride length

3 minutes

Show Times

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Height Requirement

44" (112cm) or taller

Location

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Frequently asked questions

How long is Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?

Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain lasts roughly 3 minutes, not counting the wait in line.

What is the height requirement for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?

Guests must be at least 44 inches (112 cm) tall to ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Animal Kingdom.

How long is the wait for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?

Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Animal Kingdom averaged 25 minutes and peaked at 100 minutes, based on 2,891 live wait readings.

What is the best time to ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?

Averaged by hour over the last 90 days, posted standby waits for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain were lowest around 7AM, at about 5 minutes.

How often does Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain break down?

Over the last 90 days we recorded 103 unplanned breakdowns of 5 minutes or more for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain; the median one lasted 59 minutes. It went down on 67 of the 90 days we tracked it (about 74%).

How accurate are the wait time forecasts for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?

Over the last 30 days our day-ahead forecast of Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain's daily average standby wait was within 10 minutes of the actual on 26 of 30 scored days (87%), with an average miss of 7 minutes. Every park's scorecard is published on the prediction accuracy page.