How scary is expedition everst?

I think im just going to do it and either i'll love it or tell my kids "never again". I've heard some people say it kinda feels like your going upside down at one point during the ride even though your not and thats probably the part im most anxious about. From the outside, it also looks pretty intimidating

It took me 3 trips before I would ride Everest because I used to watch from the front of the big drop..the going backwards feels a little like upside down but you DEFINITELY are not. I wish I had rode it sooner, one of my favorites now. However I still won't ride Tower of terror and love Rock n Roller Coaster. I didn't start liking these rides until I was 58 years old...go figure..LOL
Also it is not a direct big drop it curves so it's really not bad
 
We love Everest, if you want a more tame ride (and an amazing view) ask for the front of the coaster. We always ask for the back, it makes a huge difference in intensity.

My kids think we go upside down in the dark as well, they're pretty funny about it.

You won't regret riding it, it's a great roller coaster.
 
So as someone who has never liked roller coasters, which ones should I actually try? lol
 
It is about the same intensity as BTMRR in Disneyland Paris. Pretend you’re French! Really, if you can handle the other rides you will love Everest.
 
You should definitely try it, OP! It is really not scary.
The backwards part does my head in a bit, but that's me. Most people handle that part better than I do. LOL.
I still ride it every trip, I just can't do multiple rides one after the other.
 
That depends on why you've never liked roller coasters. What about them don't you like?

I am not a big fan of heights. It's probably been at least 15 years since I rode a roller coaster. The Disney ones however don't seem too bad on youtube when compared to roller coasters at other amusement parks. IE Cedar Point.

We were unable to get SDD at a time that worked so right now we have a FP for Rock n Roller on day 1 which seems like a terrible idea to do as my first ride at HS. My daughter wants to try it and she loves roller coasters and tower of terror so I imagine it won't be an issue for her.

I am definitely going to go on 7DMT and BMRR. I am told BMRR wasn't bad by my wife who doesn't do thrill rides. I am still undecided about Everest and Space Mountain though.
 
I am not a big fan of heights. It's probably been at least 15 years since I rode a roller coaster. The Disney ones however don't seem too bad on youtube when compared to roller coasters at other amusement parks. IE Cedar Point.

We were unable to get SDD at a time that worked so right now we have a FP for Rock n Roller on day 1 which seems like a terrible idea to do as my first ride at HS. My daughter wants to try it and she loves roller coasters and tower of terror so I imagine it won't be an issue for her.

I am definitely going to go on 7DMT and BMRR. I am told BMRR wasn't bad by my wife who doesn't do thrill rides. I am still undecided about Everest and Space Mountain though.
I'm going to preface this by saying that I got over my fear of roller coasters years ago and I don't find any of the ones at WDW scary, so I'm working from a very different frame of reference.

That being said, if it's the perception of being up high that bothers you, RnRC might not actually be that bad. In the dark you can't tell how high up you are or what's coming next, and as a result I often can't even tell when we're going through a loop until we're already through it. The intensity of that ride comes mainly from the launched start; it's a bit forceful (I can't ride it multiple times in a row without getting a headache) but it's not one I recall having a lot of air time.

Space Mountain is kind of a similar story because again, it's so dark you won't be able to tell how high up you are. Even though it's a smaller, slower roller coaster and doesn't go upside-down, though, I would argue that Space Mountain may actually be a bit scarier if drops bother you, since it does have a few decent ones and you won't be able to see them coming--in the grand scheme of things it doesn't have any big dives like Everest, but the drops feel more intense because they come out of nowhere.

I found 7DMT to be very mild; it's designed as a roller coaster appropriate to be a kid's first "big ride." The rocking cars actually lessen the forces on the riders, so it's quite gentle. As for BTMRR, I'd suggest requesting a seat in front if you're nervous, as the back is much more intense.

Re: Everest, the two big heights moments I can think of are on the lift hill going up to the top of the mountain--nothing too exciting is actually happening at that moment but you're going to be pretty aware of how high up you are--and then of course the big drop. You both do and don't see the drop coming, if that makes sense. You know you're going into a good hill, but because of the way it's set up as you exit the interior of the mountain you can't really see the full extent of the drop until you're basically in it.
 
I'm going to preface this by saying that I got over my fear of roller coasters years ago and I don't find any of the ones at WDW scary, so I'm working from a very different frame of reference.

That being said, if it's the perception of being up high that bothers you, RnRC might not actually be that bad. In the dark you can't tell how high up you are or what's coming next, and as a result I often can't even tell when we're going through a loop until we're already through it. The intensity of that ride comes mainly from the launched start; it's a bit forceful (I can't ride it multiple times in a row without getting a headache) but it's not one I recall having a lot of air time.

Space Mountain is kind of a similar story because again, it's so dark you won't be able to tell how high up you are. Even though it's a smaller, slower roller coaster and doesn't go upside-down, though, I would argue that Space Mountain may actually be a bit scarier if drops bother you, since it does have a few decent ones and you won't be able to see them coming--in the grand scheme of things it doesn't have any big dives like Everest, but the drops feel more intense because they come out of nowhere.

I found 7DMT to be very mild; it's designed as a roller coaster appropriate to be a kid's first "big ride." The rocking cars actually lessen the forces on the riders, so it's quite gentle. As for BTMRR, I'd suggest requesting a seat in front if you're nervous, as the back is much more intense.

Re: Everest, the two big heights moments I can think of are on the lift hill going up to the top of the mountain--nothing too exciting is actually happening at that moment but you're going to be pretty aware of how high up you are--and then of course the big drop. You both do and don't see the drop coming, if that makes sense. You know you're going into a good hill, but because of the way it's set up as you exit the interior of the mountain you can't really see the full extent of the drop until you're basically in it.

Thanks for all the details! 17 days until I have to decide if I want to get on RnRC lol
 
I'll be in AK on December 8th...that will be the day I try Everest.
So close now. Have fun! Hope Everest is a thrill in a good way.
if you loved RnRC, Everest will definitely not be too much for you!
Good to know. I think RnRC doesn't bother me because I can't see anything so nothing to build up anxiety. I really don't mind the physical forces, just something in my brain gets set to high alert when can I see what's coming, even the stupid log flume, lol.
I can’t stand RnRC and love Everest. I would say the entire ride on RnRC is intense, while only the last ⅓ of Everest is. Everest starts off nice and calm and gets intense for a min or two at the end. You get great views on Everest and get to appreciate all the detail put into it up close and personal, so focus on that.
Ruh-roh. But at least the intense stuff happens at the end when the ride is almost over. I really look froward to seeing the views.
 
I just rode Everest today and loved it, RnRC makes my head hurt and my stomach feel terrible. No issues on Everest. Lots of fun.
 
So as someone who has never liked roller coasters, which ones should I actually try? lol

My personal order for WDW roller coasters from tamest to most intense:

Barn Stormer
7 Dwarfs Mine Train
Slinky Dog Dash
Splash Mountain (not really a roller coaster, but I’d be remiss to not include all of the “mountains.” If drops are your issue, this is higher up. Only one intense moment that’s over in seconds.)
Big Thunder Mountain
Space Mountain
Expedition Everest
Test Track (also not really a roller coaster, but similar thrills? Also felt the need to include an Epcot attraction)
Rockin Roller Coaster
 
My kids have been on this and want me to get on with them next month. I can do Big thunder, test track, seven dwarfs mine train, primeval whirl no problem. In fact, these seem pretty tame to me for the most part. I would never do Tower of terror or rock n roller coaster though. Do you guys think I should ride?
I would put EE just about dead even with BTMRR. Yes, EE is a bit faster, and there's a backwards bit, but there's a fun bit of story theming going on during the backwards bit and really it all makes sense at the time.

But... but...
BTMRR doesn't have a drop like Everest or go backward - how can it not be more intense.

Glad you mentioned this. BTMRR actually has a higher hill. 105' vs EE's 80. EE goes faster, but is a slightly shorter ride. It's also a smoother ride.

How intense is BTMRR by comparison? There is a peer reviewed scientific paper published entitled "Validation of a Functional Pyelocalyceal Renal Model for the Evaluation of Renal Calculi Passage While Riding a Roller Coaster" that tested BTMRR's famed ability to bring about the passing of kidney stones. The scientist actually, with Disney's permission, modeled a stone laden kidney and took it on the coaster a number of times and found the coaster was able to bring out the stone 70% of the time. Neither Space Mountain nor Rock n Roller Coaster could do this.

Short version ... If you're OK on BTMRR, I think you'll do fine on EE.
 
I don't find it scary, just a lot of fun.
However, some do find the backward part scary.
The drop is fast and banked so its not a straight drop.
 
OP, just buck up and do it! You'll be fine. Yolo, right! It's a thrilling coaster, but not overwhelming.
 
I did EE for the kiddo back in August :). I'm not really a coaster person at all (7DMT and Splash are my favorites and the perfect speeds for me! lol), so EE isn't a ride I'd probably do multiple times in a row or even necessarily every trip, but it was fun! Didn't seem nearly as "bumpy" as Space Mtn. or Big Thunder. Also, I hate upside downs, I don't remember feeling that way at all on EE.

For me, RnR was a one and done. I'm thinking if you love RnR, you'll probably like EE!

(I also loved the queue. I told DH who can't do any coasters due to an injury that he should come with us next time just for that and take a chicken exit - I'm thinking there must be one!)
 

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