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| image=EverestMoroccopavilion2.jpg| theme- Himalayan Adventure| caption='''Expedition Everest takes place in and around the Forbidden Mountain.The Morocco pavilion from across World Showcase Lagoon'''| landCountry= AsiaMorocco| costland=100,000,000| drop= 80World Showcase| park= Animal Kingdom Epcot| durationopened= 2:50| audio-animatronics=2| soft_opened= January 26October 1, 20061982| openedcustom_label_1 = April 7, 2006Number of Attractions| height_requirementcustom_value_1 =440| custom_label_1custom_label_2 = FastPass +Number of Restaurants| custom_value_1custom_value_2= Yes4}}Expedition Everest <html></div></html>Morocco is an attraction a pavilion located within World Showcase in [[Disney's Animal KingdomEpcot]]. It is located between the [[Japan]] and [[France]].==Attraction History==The creation Morocco was one of Expedition Everest actually traces its roots the countries planned for World Showcase dating back to the original design of Disney's Animal Kingdom1978 <ref> http://progresscityusa. The initial com/2011/06/19/epcot-origins-a-model-future-1978/ </ref>. In fact, when Disney CEO Card Walker revealed the companies plans for EPCOT Center in the park called for real animals, dinosaurs, cast member Eyes and mythical animals Ears magazine, he noted that Morocco was one of the first ten countries to be featured sign a letter of intent to participate in World Showcase. Although the pavilion was not an opening day pavilion, Moroccan themed bathrooms were operational on EPCOT Center’s opening day <ref name= "jackpotties"> http://landprogresscityusa.allears.netcom/blogs2010/jackspence02/201016/04the-mystical-potties-of-morocco/expedition_everest_legend_of_t_2.html </ref>. To this end, a section Construction on the rest of the parkpavilion then began in late 1982, known as Beastly Kingdom was set aside as the location for the mythical animals to "live". However with Animal Kingdom already over budget, Disney decided to make Beastly Kingdom part of "phase II" of the park official groundbreaking taking place in 1983 <ref name= "jackpotties"/>. A temporary landFinally, Camp Minnie-Mickey was created on September 7, 1984 the land set aside for Beastly KingdomMorocco pavilion officially opened <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/430/Walt-Disney-World/Epcot/World-Showcase--Morocco/ </ref>. Since the pavilion opened it has seen a relatively few number of changes. Besides the changing of many of the shops located in the marketplace, with the idea that only major changes in Morocco have been the mythological animals would soon join addition of the parkTangierine Café on September 30, 1999 <ref name= "jack"> http://www.intercot.com/discussion/archive/index.php?t-195363.html </ref> (which replaced the tourism bureau) and the addition of Spice Road Table in January 2014 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/spice-road-table/news/11jan2014-review---spice-road-table-at-epcot's-morocco-pavilion.htm </ref>.
Although Beastly Kingdom was never built for a variety of reasons, Disney knew that the park needed an "E ticket" attraction, to help boost its popularity==Layout <ref> http://land. On April 22, 2003, and in celebration of Animal Kingdom's fifth anniversary, Disney announced that they would be building a new roller coaster, Expedition Everest, in the Asia portion of the park allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/10/morocco_pavilion_part_one.html </ref> <ref> http://wwwland.wdwmagicallears.comnet/attractionsblogs/expedition-everestjackspence/news2011/22apr2003-disney-announces-expedition-everest10/morocco_pavilion_part_two.htm html </ref>==[[Image:Moroccopavilion.jpg|300px|thumb|The Koutoubia Minaret in the Morocco pavilion]]Unlike the other countries in World Showcase, the Morocco pavilion was directly sponsored by the country it represented. In fact, King Hassan II (the King of Morocco) sent craftsmen and artisans to help Disney design and create the pavilion. Since Islamic religion prohibits the artistic depiction of live objects, the decorations in the Morocco pavilion were all decorated with geometric patterns. Like many cities in Morocco, the pavilion is divided into ville nouvel (the “new city” which is located in the front of the pavilion) and medina (the “old city” which is located in the pavilion’s rear). The "Bab Boujouloud Gate", which was inspired by a similar structure found in Fez, separates the two areas.
Taking some inspiration from the Matterhorn Located in Disneylandthe ville nouvel is the pavilion’s gardens, Imagineers decided which includes a working waterwheel (located on the lagoon) that brings water to set the gardens. The new roller coaster in city part of the Himalayan Mountains of Asia<ref name= "jack"/>pavilion is also home to the Koutoubia Minaret. Like the abominable snowman The largest structure in the Matterhornpavilion, this new attraction would feature the Yeti, who has long been rumored to live within minaret is a replica of the mountains<ref name= "jack"/>. Since most people are most familiar with Mount Everest (the tallest peak Koutoubia Mosque Minaret found in the world) Imagineers wanted to base city of Marrakesh. At one time, guests could visit the attraction on the famous summit. Due to Mount Everest’s lack Center of distinctive shape however, Imagineer Joe Rohde chose to create a mountain range with Everest Tourism in the background<ref name= "jack"/>Moroccan pavilion where they could obtain vacation planning literature and even book flights on Royal Air Maroc. The attraction itself would instead take place in This area has since been replaced by the Forbidden Mountaincounter service restaurant [[Tangierine Café]].
In order to design an authentic attractionAfter passing through the Bab Boujouloud Gate, Disney Imagineers flew to Nepal, Tibet, and China in order to get there is a feel for noticeable change in the pavilion’s design. Instead of the culture broad streets and architecture ordered building placement of the area<ref name= "jack"/>ville nouvel, the medina is more narrow and winding. A lot The majority of research also went into the creation medina is taken up by the pavilion’s marketplace, where guests can purchase all sorts of authentic Moroccan merchandise. In the Yeti for marketplace guests can also find the attractionpavilion’s Kidcot station, where they can get their Epcot passports stamped. In order Although the marketplace is themed to create a plausible creaturelook like it is outdoors, Imagineers studied various primates, whose attributes and movements were combined to create the Yeti<ref name= "jack"/>entire area is covered by a well hidden roof. When commenting on This was done to protect both guests and the creation of Expedition Everest, Imagineer Joe Rohde noted:merchandise from Florida’s elements.
{{Quotation|""Expedition Everest adds a new dimension to our storytelling Another point of interest in Disney's Animal Kingdomthe Moroccan pavilion is the Fez house. It's Here, guests can tour an authentic Moroccan home. Nearby another minaret, which is a thrilling adventure themed to replica of a minaret found in Chellah (a historic site near the tradition city of Rabat), can be seen. Also located in the old town section of the Moroccan pavilion are an ancient water clock (which is a replica of a clock found in Fez) and a replica of the mysterious yetiNejjarine Fountain."}}
The construction of Expedition Everest was a laborious task for Disney. Imagineers went through twenty four different designs before finally settling on a model <ref name= "machine"> http://machinedesign.com/recreation/engineering-expedition-everest-complete-yeti </ref>. After choosing the final design, Imagineers created a six foot model which was then uploaded to a computer<ref name= "jack"/>. Attractions==At this stagetime, Imagineers could tinker with the track design before construction on the track itself began<ref name= "jack"/>. Expedition Everest is actually made up of three different foundations: the track, the mountain, and the yeti, which are supported separately<ref name= "jack"/>. During the construction of the track, Disney used 25,000 pieces of steel, which together weighed 1,800 tons<ref name= "jack"/>. To create the mountain itself, 18.7 million pounds of concrete and 2,000 gallons of paint were used<ref name= "jack"/>. Expedition Everest- Legend of the Forbidden Mountain officially opened on April 7, 2006 (previews for the attraction had begun on January 26) <ref name= "wdw"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/Morocco pavilion does not feature any attractions/expedition-everest/news/07apr2006-expedition-everest-opening-day-press-release.htm </ref>. On hand for the festivities were Disney CEO Bob Iger and Jay Rasulo, the chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts <ref name= "wdw"/>.
==Attraction PlotShopping=====Backstory===Expedition Everest takes place inside the fictional Forbidden Mountain, one of the seven peaks of the Himalayas. At the foot of the mountain lies the village of Serka Zong. In previous times, the village's economy was supported by The Moroccan pavilion features a local tea plantation. When guests see the village however, they will notice that the plantation has been boarded up, and the trains which once transported the tea have stopped running. Although the cause wide variety of the closures is not knownshops, local villagers believe that the Yeti has stopped the trade, and they have built various monuments to the creature in an attempt to pacify it. Long after the tea trade had left the area, Norbu and Bob refurbished the buildings to fit their new business- Himalayan Escapes: Tours and Expeditions. The new company took guests into the Himalayan Mountains for adventure and thrills. ===Queue===The queue for Expedition Everest begins in the Himalayan Escape's booking office. The structure that houses the office was formally the headquarters for the Royal Anadapur Tea Company. The office is littered with old furniture and appliances, as well as a board which shows the whereabouts most of the current tours. After passing through the booking office, guests pass by a ravished courtyard before reaching the Yeti Mandir. The Mandir is small temple which has been dedicated to are located in the yeti as a sign of respect. The structure is decorated with various carvings and bells. A plaque on the Mandir states:[[Image:deadend2.jpg|350px|thumb|The dead end on Expedition Everest. Photo by Jennifer Lynn]]{{Quotation| VISITORS PLEASE RESPECT ANCIENT MANDIR PAGODA WHICH HONORS YETI- PROTECTOR OF THE SACRED MOUNTAIN. CARVINGS DATE BACK TO THE REIGN OF HIS MAJESTY KING PARTHIVA SANKARA GAVAMPATI 17TH CENTURY. }}Following the Mandir, guess enter Tashipavilion's Trek and Tongba Shop. This store proudly states, "We provide the finest in mountaineer equipment for all needs new and old”. Exiting the shop, guests reach the Yeti Museum, which contains artifacts that show both the "scientific" Yeti and the "mythical" Yeti. The structure that holds the museum was once a tea storage warehouse. A sign on the wall reads:{{Quotation| WELCOME TO THE YETI MUSEUM- DEDICATED TO THE SERIOUS STUDY OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF THE MYSTERIOUS CREATURE KNOWN AND REVERED THROUGHOUT THE HIMALAYAS AS THE YETI.}}After passing through the museum, guests reach the train station. On the wall to their left, guests can see pictures of the various exploration employees, and what job title they hold. Guests then board the train and head off for the Himalayasmarketplace.
===Main Ride===Expedition Everest begins as the train pulls out of the station, and goes down a small drop. On route to the mountains, various birds can be heard in the distance. The train then goes down another drop as it passes a waterfall. After crossing flatlands, the train takes a sharp turn before starting up into the mountain. As '''Tangier Traders'''- Here guests go up the incline, they can see a ceremonial stairway which leads to an ancient temple that guests then pass under. From inside the temple, the sound of drums, gongs, purchase traditional clothing and horns seem to indicate that some sort of ceremony is taking place. On the wall beneath the temple, guests can see mural of the mythical Yeti, which appears to tell that the temple itself is dedicated to the creature. After reaching the top of the incline (110 ft. in the air), guests travel across the mountain's crest before curving downhill into a cavernshoes among other authentic merchandise.
When guests pop out of the cavern, they begin climbing when the train stops suddenly. The tracks look as if they have been ripped apart, so the train cannot continue forward. As the train sits stationary, guests can see the footprints of a large creature in the nearby snow. While stopped, a large Audio Animatronic bird appears near the end of the tracks. Although still not moving, the train suddenly begins to shake and rattle. It seems that the pull of gravity is too much for the train's brakes, ''Brass Bazaar'''- This shop sells artisan products including decorative plates and the vehicle begins to fall back down into the ice cavernmirrors. After going back deep into the mountain, the train once again stops. At this stop, The shop also features an outdoor bazaar where guests can see the shadow of the Yeti, as he rips up more train tracks. After getting a glimpse of the creature, the train begins to move, this time once again traveling forward. As it exits the cave, the train goes down an 80 foot drop, before traveling through a forest purchase ceramic tiles and back into another cave. After passing through this cave, guests emerge on the opposite side of the mountain. Here, the train goes through another forest before entering a dark cavern. On a perch above the track, guests finally come face to face with the Yeti, who reaches out to grab them. After barely making it out of the cave, the train arrives back at the station, ending the ridehandmade baskets.
==Post Show==After unloading from the train, guests enter the Serka Zong Bazaar. '''Medina Arts'''- This shop is themed to look like a tourist store. Guests can buy hand crafted items as well as Expedition Everest merchandise. Exiting the shops, guests can wander around a large courtyard which features Yeti shrines offers traditional ceramic Tajine and even a dry riverbedceramic plates.
==The Yeti==[[Image:EverestYeti.jpg|350px|thumb|The dead end on Expedition Everest.]]Although the focal point of the attraction, the Yeti in Expedition Everest has not operated in “A-Mode” since mid-2009 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/expedition-everest/news/03jul2009-expedition-everest-yeti-returns-to-full-motion.htm '''Editors Note: This is the last confirmed instance of the Yeti running in A ModeCasablanca Carpets'''</ref> . While in “A-Mode” the Yeti’s arm lunges out at At this store guests as their train speeds by. Due to a crack in the creatures support structure however, Disney has turned the movement effects of the Animatronic off <ref> http://www.mainstgazette.com/2011/04/guardian-of-mountain.html </ref>. Instead, the Yeti currently runs in “B-Mode”. The “B-Mode” yeti does not move, however strobe light effects are used to give the illusion of movement <ref> http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-08-01/business/os-disney-expedition-everest-yeti-080110_1_expedition-everest-real-yeti-walt-disney-world-spokeswoman </ref>. “B-Mode” yeti has been given the nickname “Disco Yeti” by many in the Disney communitycan purchase hand knotted carpets and rugs.
===Technical Details===* The Yeti is almost 25 feet tall <ref name= "article"> http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010'''Souk-08Al-01/business/osMagreb'''-disney-expedition-everest-yeti-080110_1_expedition-everest-real-yeti-walt-disney-world-spokeswoman </ref>* The Yeti weighs 20This store offers a wide variety of Moroccan merchandise,000 pounds <ref name= "article"/>* When operating in "A-mode" it can move 5 feet horizontally including Fez hats, wind chimes and 2 feet vertically <ref name= "jack"/>Henna Lamps.* [[Image:MoroccoShop.jpg|400px|thumb|The Yeti's "skin" measures 1,000 sq. feet <ref name= "machine"/>.* 1,000 snaps and 250 zippers keep inside of one of the skin many shops found in place <ref name= "machine"/>.the Morocco pavilion]]* The Yeti has 19 different axes of motion and moving parts <ref name= "machine"/>. * In A Mode the Yeti can produce more thrust then a 747 jet airliner <ref name= "article"/>. * The Yeti's fur was made up of 6,000 pounds of different furs, which were woven together <Ref> http://www.disneydispatch.com/content/columns/the-626/2011/05-one-mans-yearning-for-a-yeti/ </ref>.=Former Shopping===
==Fun Facts and Trivia==* When Expedition Everest opened, a mist effect was used at Throughout its history the loading stationMorocco pavilion has housed many different shops. Due to problems cause by Stores that were once located within the precipitation however the effect is almost always turned off. As of 2015 however, the mist effect is seemingly operational once again <ref> httppavilion included://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/expedition-everest-effects-status-watch.171808/page-128 </ref>.
*900 bamboo plants'''Berber Oasis''' '''Fashions From Fez''' '''Jewels of the Sahara''' '''Kasbash Woodcrafts''' '''Mekens Potters''' ==Restaurants=='''[[Tangierine Café]]-''' Located in the "new city" portion of the Moroccan pavilion, 10 different species this counter service restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine. Guests can get sandwiches and wraps here, along with other Mediterranean specialties. '''[[Restaurant Marrakesh]]-''' This table service restaurant is located in the "old city" portion of treesthe Moroccan pavilion. Here guests can get a traditional Moroccan meal, including a number of lamb and 110 species chicken dishes. '''[[Morocco Coffee & Pastries]]-''' This bakery allows guests to purchase authentic Moroccan sweets. '''[[Spice Road Table]]'''- Morocco’s newest dining establishment is a tapas restaurant located on the World Showcase promenade. Spice Road Table also offers various Mediterranean wines. ==Entertainment=='''Musique Aramenco'''- This three piece band plays a fusion of shrubs were planted for Expedition Everest modern and traditional Moroccan music. ===Former Entertainment=== '''Mo'Rockin'''- This five piece band combined rock and roll music with traditional Arabic rhythms. Mo'Rockin performed in the pavilion from 1999 until 2014. ''' B'net Al Houwariyate'''- This group played traditional music including "rural Berber chants and Chaabi festival rhythms". B'net Al Houwariyate performed from October 2014 until November 2015. <ref> http://wdwnewswww.wdwmagic.com/releasesattractions/2006/03bnet-al-houwariyate/15news/landscape21oct2015-architectsmoroccos-createbnet-authentical-sceneryhouwariyate-toleaves-heightenepcot.htm </ref> '''Ribab Fusion'''-storylineThis funky band showcased Morocco's Amazigh (Berber) culture. ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Since guests can see the Tower of Terror behind the Morocco pavilion, the top of the Tower was designed to blend in with the architecture of Morocco <ref> http://towersecrets.com/see-atthe-expeditiontower-everest-atof-waltterror-disneyfrom-worldinside-resortepcot/ </ref>.
*Expedition Everest Morocco is the tallest of all the mountains only country in Walt Disney World Showcase which the government of the host country actually helped design and construct <ref> http The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/animalkingdom/ak-asia-expedition.htm A Guide to Walt Disney World's Greatest Theme Park </ref>.
*Imagineers used chainsaws, blowtorches and hammers Morocco is the only country besides [[Germany]] to have a Friendship Boat dock located within its pavilion <ref> https://touringplans.com/epcot/attractions/friendship-boats </ref>. * For a while, guests could take "ageThe Treasures of Morocco" tour around the wood found throughout Expedition Everest pavilion. The tour was free and lasted 45 minutes <ref name= "jack"> http://allears.net/ae/issue095.htm </ref>.
*Since Imagineer Joe Rohde spent so much time researching the Yeti for Expedition EverestIf guests pay close attention, he became known they may notice that Imagineers produced the smell of incense and the sound of rural animals in the marketplace. This was done to make the area seem as a “Yeti-ologist" authentic as possible <ref> http://schoolland.discoveryeducationallears.comnet/blogs/jackspence/2011/everest10/explore_yetimythmorocco_pavilion_part_two.html </ref>.
==Official Website==
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/expedition-everest/
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