On the US “Expedition Everest” roller coaster, riders were stuck for thirty minutes

Disney parks provide a wonderful experience, but sometimes unexpected events may ruin the fun. Technical issues or unfavorable weather may sometimes be substantial contributors to disorderly behavior. There have been occasions in the past when Disney World attractions were momentarily shuttered, trapping visitors for hours at a time. A similar incident occurred recently when, on December 14, Florida’s Animal Kingdom had a technical issue with its Expedition Everest ride. Guests were trapped on the ride for over half an hour. Cast members advised everyone to stay seated and composed until the issue was handled.

A cast member reported that the Expedition Everest roller coaster was impacted by a mechanical delay, according to the Disney Food Blog. At 199.5 feet, the ride is the highest roller coaster in the park. It usually reaches the summit of the mountain and meets an animated Yeti. The site claims that during the ascent of the mountain, one coaster car unexpectedly stalled, giving passengers a tense moment. Simultaneously, a different coaster stopped at the section of the track when passengers started to go backward. On the blog’s X page, an identical video was posted.

The video has received over a million views and many comments on X since Disney Food Blog posted it. Social media users expressed astonishment and disbelief at the circumstances.

One commenter voiced worry about a person who is terrified of heights being stranded in a scary environment.

Another emphasized the growing number of Disney park ride mishaps.

Someone said they didn’t enjoy this particular part of the journey.

One individual related a personal story of being stranded on the same ride back in October and complimented the well-coordinated actions of the ride personnel in resolving the problem.

Despite the difficulty, one user said they loved the sights.

Disney Food Blog said that attempts were being made to fix the problem and restart the ride, but they were not told the precise cause of the attraction’s halt. Cast members have informed me that there are a number of reasons why attractions at Disney World might malfunction or break down. It is best for visitors to maintain their composure under these circumstances. Cast Members will probably provide directions since they are trained to manage situations like these. In severe situations, an evacuation protocol may be necessary.

A guy was seen taking off his clothing while riding a bike last month. However, a different visitor captured an odd scene at Magic Kingdom in which Dopey looked to be ripping off the arm of an animatronic Snow White.