Go Behind the Scenes at Turtle Talk with Crush

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Have you ever wondered how Disney managed to create the interactive attraction Turtle Talk with Crush? Here is a video going behind the scenes to give you a look at how it is done. This was recorded before the show moved to it’s larger auditorium in the Seas pavilion. If you don’t want to spoil the magic, then don’t watch this video.

Watch the Behind the Scenes Video

In the Spotlight: Expedition Everest

Welcome to another post of “In the Spotlight”. Today, we take a look at some fun facts about Expedition Everest, located in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

• Expedition Everest contains 2 encounters with the mysterious Yeti.
• Expedition Everest has one drop, 80 feet in length.
• The train reaches 120 feet high.
• The train goes forwards and backwards.
• To get a more intense experience, ride in the back car.
• You must me 42″ or taller to ride Expedition Everest.
• The ride vehicles carry 34 passengers per train.
• The maximum speed in Expedition Everest is 50 mph.
• Expedition Everest is the largest ride in WDW.
• Expedition Everest cost $100 Million (USD) to build.
• Expedition Everest is composed of three “structures”.
• The anamatronic Yeti is so big, it’s on its own structure.

Add content to WDW History’s Expedition Everest Page.

Check me out on Twitter!

I now have a Twitter! I just made my first “post”, or “update”, or whatever you call it. I’m not sure what’s so exciting about it. Maybe after a while I’ll be hooked…who knows. You can find my Twitter right here. I also put a link in the sidebar.

Happy Memorial Day!

Just wishing everyone a happy Memorial Day! We just got a new grill, so hopefully we’ll be able grill hamburgers or something. Enjoy the day off, and remember those who lost their lives fighting for our country.