The Rohde to Everest

Among the most highly anticipated attractions to debut in 2006 will be Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom, part of Florida's Walt Disney World resort. The tricked-out roller coaster will rocket forwards and backwards as explorers/riders pursue (or is that escape from?) the elusive yeti, a.k.a. the abominable snowman. With an estimated cost of $100 million, the elaborate and sophisticated E-Ticket ride will be one of--if not THE--most expensive attractions in theme park history. Joe Rohde, executive designer at Walt Disney Imagineering and lead designer of the beautiful Animal Kingdom park, recently appeared on CoasterRadio.com to talk about Expedition Everest. The podcast team does its usual great job interviewing the affable and hyper-energetic Rohde. Check it out.
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