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Dyanna
08-11-2012, 10:00 AM
Did they remove him to be fixed or just remove him completely? Any ideas?

Hmm just went back to where I saw this info & the info was removed. Anyone at the park today that can confirm?
Zawadi
08-11-2012, 11:11 AM
The Yeti has been in a static position 'B-mode' since 2008. From other forums, I believe that it is integral to the structure of the mountain and cannot be removed easily. Other reports say that the strobe lights were off during July 2012 and as such guests might not have seen the Yeti lurking the darkness.
DizneyRox
08-11-2012, 12:39 PM
Maybe he finally gave up and fell to his death. Stay tuned for a canopy of netting to be erected over the coaster in case something else hapens to fall.
Ian
08-11-2012, 12:55 PM
The yeti is doooooooooowwwwwwwwwwn ... the yeti is doooooooooowwwwwwwwwwn
MNNHFLTX
08-11-2012, 01:45 PM
The Yeti has been in a static position 'B-mode' since 2008. From other forums, I believe that it is integral to the structure of the mountain and cannot be removed easily. Other reports say that the strobe lights were off during July 2012 and as such guests might not have seen the Yeti lurking the darkness.The strobe lights were off in late May when we were there too. The yeti was just a shadow in the dark....
Zawadi
08-11-2012, 02:25 PM
The yeti is doooooooooowwwwwwwwwwn ... the yeti is doooooooooowwwwwwwwwwn

All I can say is that the "B" in "B-mode" politely stands for Broken
Gator
08-11-2012, 02:28 PM
The yeti is doooooooooowwwwwwwwwwn ... the yeti is doooooooooowwwwwwwwwwn

Down goes Yeti! Down goes Yeti!
Stu29573
08-11-2012, 04:27 PM
In order to provide a more realistic experience, Disney has decided to make the Yeti truely mythological. Its all about plussing the show!
buzznwoodysmom
08-11-2012, 07:34 PM
Ok, maybe my son and I are delusional, but we could have sworn the Yeti was working on July 30th. My son even said "I thought it was going to touch me".
A Big Kid
08-11-2012, 07:35 PM
The yeti is doooooooooowwwwwwwwwwn ... the yeti is doooooooooowwwwwwwwwwn

Actually, I think it's doowwwwwnnnn goes Yeti. Dooooowwwwnnn goes Yeti.
DizneyFreak2002
08-11-2012, 07:39 PM
Ok, maybe my son and I are delusional, but we could have sworn the Yeti was working on July 30th. My son even said "I thought it was going to touch me".

It hasn't been working for 5 or 6 years...
Melanie
08-11-2012, 08:33 PM
Actually, I think it's doowwwwwnnnn goes Yeti. Dooooowwwwnnn goes Yeti.

No....the Yeti is dooooownnn.
disneydeb
08-11-2012, 10:38 PM
I'm beginning to think the yeti is a mythical creature....:secret:
Crow
08-11-2012, 10:47 PM
the behind the scenes tour of the Yeti, u get a brief glimpse and have dinner w him..
i didnt see him in June, no strobe..he got fed up w being broken and went home
texas211
08-12-2012, 10:19 AM
I've seen the signs of the Yeti, never actually have seen him.. Tell me more of this Yeti. Is it like a hidden mickey?
Lindsey310
08-12-2012, 10:42 AM
I am going to pay close attention to this when we go on 8/30. I will report back. Thinking back to when we went in december I think he was just there, not the "sweep of the arm" I remember in past years. Hmmm. :minnie:
dyin tago
08-12-2012, 10:43 AM
well one good thing is the ride has only one anamatronic figure to break down.

last couple of trips so many things were broken in splash mountain it was disgraceful.
Kairi_7378
08-12-2012, 11:09 AM
Ok, maybe my son and I are delusional, but we could have sworn the Yeti was working on July 30th. My son even said "I thought it was going to touch me".

I wonder if there are different iterations of B mode? When we were there for park opening during my last trip, I could have sworn that he moved more than he did later in the day (2:00 ish). The guy sitting next to me also commented on this. If not, DH and are also delusional :mickey:
buzznwoodysmom
08-12-2012, 11:11 AM
It hasn't been working for 5 or 6 years...

Yeah, I know this.

But on our trip a few weeks ago the Yeti was there, and it seemed he was so close to us I was sure it was back up and working again. Maybe I had too many :marg: on our trip, and DS too many :bar:! LOL.
tcswife
08-12-2012, 01:57 PM
We were there and the Yeti was in full working order! We were there in June and the Yeti was lit by strobe lights. We were there in May and the Yeti was DARK!!!
DisneyDawgette
08-12-2012, 02:10 PM
We rode EE 8 times when we went to AK at the end if June, and earlier in the day there was no Yeti! I even described to the kids in my group what it used to be like when the Yeti was there! But when we went back later that day, there he was! Not swinging his arm, but definitely visible and lit up! The kids thought it was really neat! :)
LudwigVonDrake
08-12-2012, 06:16 PM
In July the Yeti was there with the strobe light in full effect. I was in WDW from 7/18 to 7/27 :mickey:
texas211
08-12-2012, 06:23 PM
Just sad, like Splash, Maelstrom and several others. Its as if, we'll lets send them around on a boat, or a mild roller coaster, and that will be enough.. Reminder, we don't come to Disney for thrills, its the theme w/ the ride.

I don't know that we've ever seen the yeti working.
Crow
08-12-2012, 09:50 PM
Just sad, like Splash, Maelstrom and several others. Its as if, we'll lets send them around on a boat, or a mild roller coaster, and that will be enough.. Reminder, we don't come to Disney for thrills, its the theme w/ the ride.

I don't know that we've ever seen the yeti working.

yes t theming..my friend likes the coasters, but doesnt pay attention to t theming much..thats wat used to make Dis diff from others
Mendelson
08-13-2012, 12:33 PM
I was just there and was 100 percent convinced I saw the Yeti moving...he was getting a Dole Whip Float. Then I realized the hirsute guy in line in front of me just needed to put his shirt back on.
Joannelet
08-13-2012, 10:25 PM
Some of these comments are so funny! :)
Aurora
08-14-2012, 01:05 AM
I was just there and was 100 percent convinced I saw the Yeti moving...he was getting a Dole Whip Float. Then I realized the hirsute guy in line in front of me just needed to put his shirt back on.

:funny: :rotfl:
Chase055
08-14-2012, 02:43 AM
I was there on 8/5 and the yeti was NOT working and was dark. I was very disappointed. I complained after the ride to my wife in the gift shop when she explained to me that he was on vacation in Anaheim and was staying at the matterhorn. I felt that this was a completely reasonable excuse and was happy the rest of the day..
Goofy4TheWorld
08-14-2012, 08:13 AM
I was there on 8/5 and the yeti was NOT working and was dark. I was very disappointed. I complained after the ride to my wife in the gift shop when she explained to me that he was on vacation in Anaheim and was staying at the matterhorn. I felt that this was a completely reasonable excuse and was happy the rest of the day..

LOl.......LOL......lol....hehehe

That was a good morning read.
Butters
08-14-2012, 10:23 AM
I've never seen him working, and have finally convinced myself that most likely I never will... I'm sure in a few years they'll take him out and use the space for a meet and greet or a gift shop!
Mousemates
08-14-2012, 01:29 PM
One of the sad things this thread reveals is that so few people have actually seen him in full working order, that almost know one knows (or remembers) what full working order actually looked like.
Wolf
08-14-2012, 02:04 PM
We've seen him moving more recently that 5-6 years as well. We saw it in the first three months it opened as well as recently, we've seen him still some trips and moving some as recent as a year or so ago.
dsnyfan001
08-14-2012, 09:12 PM
First year he worked great, but every year i have gone sometimes he works, one time he worked without a strobe light so you barley seen him .... poor yeti. poor poor yeti.
Melanie
08-14-2012, 09:38 PM
...and the Yeti is down. :yes:
AmandaChan
08-15-2012, 11:12 AM
It makes me so sad to see the yeti out of commission.. I wonder if they will ever bring him back to life, ever??
Joannelet
08-15-2012, 11:34 AM
This will actually be a great question in the have you ever thread! Have you ever seen the yeti in full working order? Thankfully my answer would be yes but not too many people can even say that! How sad. That animatronic is the best one EVER when working and present! I know a lot of people that have NEVER seen him. Maybe by the time my 3 year old and 7 month old is ready to ride it will be working?!!!
JWBurns
08-16-2012, 07:43 PM
We were there today, and he is definately not working. Only a strobe light. Pretty lame actually.

Now I'm reminded why AK is my least favorite park.
texas211
08-16-2012, 08:11 PM
We were there today, and he is definately not working. Only a strobe light. Pretty lame actually.

Now I'm reminded why AK is my least favorite park.

Amen.

One of our Disney fixes is watching the History channel or Disney park videos. They go on about how great the Yeti is, and what they wanted to do during construction... Its funny how far its fallen from that dream.
Melanie
08-16-2012, 08:13 PM
Hey all....be sure to check out INTERCOT's Facebook page. Just sayin'.....
AXOAlum
08-16-2012, 08:27 PM
Maybe he finally gave up and fell to his death. Stay tuned for a canopy of netting to be erected over the coaster in case something else hapens to fall.

Reason #90890820938557 that Intercot needs a "like" button!! You are too funny, Rox :mickey:
DizneyFreak2002
08-16-2012, 09:10 PM
Hey all....be sure to check out INTERCOT's Facebook page. Just sayin'.....

That picture is awesome and needs to go viral.. like NOW.. :)

Someone needs to start a Save The Yeti website and campaign... lol...
Melanie
08-16-2012, 09:12 PM
Ummm...the picture is just the start. Wait until you here the ballad....The Ballad of the Yeti. :yes:

Indeed...it needs to go viral.
DizneyFreak2002
08-16-2012, 09:21 PM
Ummm...the picture is just the start. Wait until you here the ballad....The Ballad of the Yeti. :yes:

Indeed...it needs to go viral.

I assume the ballad will be on a podcast... Guess I need to tune in :)

Yes, this shall go viral one way or the other...
Melanie
08-16-2012, 10:02 PM
I assume the ballad will be on a podcast... Guess I need to tune in :)

That you do! Episode 37 of the INTERCOT Insider Live. Going live very soon, with the debut of The Ballad of the Yeti. Get ready. ;)
DizneyFreak2002
08-16-2012, 10:21 PM
That you do! Episode 37 of the INTERCOT Insider Live. Going live very soon, with the debut of The Ballad of the Yeti. Get ready. ;)

We need a Save the Yeti FB, Twitter, Google +, Tmblr, website... something, anything, EVERYTHING!!! Hmmmm.... me needs to go to the D-Cave and do some thinking...
Melanie
08-16-2012, 10:25 PM
Okay, the debut of The Ballad of the Yeti -

Download, Listen and Love! (http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=193924)

I met my love...at the Flame Tree Grill....
BriarRose0708
08-17-2012, 10:08 AM
This is too... much... I can't take it. TDO, you better be listening!
stephicakes
08-18-2012, 07:06 AM
Where can I get my "Save the Yeti!" t-shirt??! :secret:

This could be something big! :D I can just picture everyone walking around AK in t-shirts, hats, etc... that should draw some attention!
John
08-20-2012, 08:30 PM
You can start by buying the song (which supports the site) - link is on the homepage.

Shirts are in the works too ;)
gratuspater
08-21-2012, 11:07 AM
Shirts are a awsome idea!
Bethanymouse
08-23-2012, 09:09 PM
We were there in late July and the yeti was there and working great!
DizneyFreak2002
08-23-2012, 10:01 PM
We were there in late July and the yeti was there and working great!

That strobe light really played tricks with your sight?? Yeti isn't working and hasn't worked in 6 years... :)
Ian
08-23-2012, 10:08 PM
I met my love...at the Flame Tree Grill....Took a ride ... on the Everest ....
Crow
08-24-2012, 12:40 AM
I saw the Yeti today:thumbsup:
he sat next to me on the ride...
actually i did see him w the strobe today. mayb they should just put one of the dolls out there