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Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Walt Disney World® Resort / Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is a thrilling dark ride located in the Asia area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests travel through detailed Himalayan settings on a high-speed train, encountering dramatic drops and the mythical Yeti. The attraction appeals to a wide age range with a minimum height requirement of 44 inches (113 cm).

Operating Hours
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Early Entry 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Operating 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
OPERATING
Status
50 min
Standby
2:25pm
Return
5m ago
Updated
Standby Wait Times

Wait Time Summary

Average wait time 32 mins
Lowest wait time 5 mins at 7:31am
Highest wait time 60 mins at 10:27am
Daily Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Day)

Average wait time 29.2 mins
Lowest average 5 mins (Nov 10)
Highest average 67 mins (Dec 29)
Weekly Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Week)

Average wait time 32.8 mins
Lowest average 14 mins (Sep 28)
Highest average 60 mins (Oct 12)
Monthly Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Month)

Average wait time 30.6 mins
Lowest average 21 mins (Sep 2025)
Highest average 38.7 mins (Jan 2025)
Yearly Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Year)

Average wait time 30.7 mins
Lowest average 28.5 mins (2022)
Highest average 33.1 mins (2024)
Average Wait Times by Day by Hour
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Attraction Downtime

Downtime Summary

Total Downtime(s) 2
Total Duration 71 mins
Average Duration 35.5 mins
Highest Duration 65 mins between 8:24am and 9:30am

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