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[Disney's Animal Kingdom](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/>)

Park guide

Park guide

# Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

This mountain railway coaster includes backward travel, darkness and drops.

 

  

## Before you go

More detail and photos are being added. Use the official information for current operating details, participation requirements and access arrangements.

[See official information for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/expedition-everest/>)

[View my day](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/plan/>)

Guides & stories

## More about this place

Reviewed stories and day plans featuring this place.

[All guides & stories](<https://thmprk.com/guides/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [One day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: animals, shows and room to choose](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-flexible-one-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Build a day around animals, a show and the ride your group wants most. This flexible route includes food, a proper rest and practical alternatives when plans change.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-flexible-one-day-plan/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [Disney’s Animal Kingdom ride plan: flight, mountains and a splash](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-ride-focused-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Choose a manageable ride shortlist across Pandora, Asia and Africa. Compare the sensations, plan a meal and rest, and keep clear alternatives for weather, closures or a change of heart.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-ride-focused-day-plan/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [A slower Animal Kingdom day: wildlife, food and time to look](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-slower-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Give the animals, performances and settings more room in your day. This route keeps major rides optional, includes a full meal and separates an actual rest from more sightseeing.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-slower-day-plan/>)

## The experience

This mountain railway coaster includes backward travel, darkness and drops.

 

Choose it only if the whole riding group wants its combination of speed and frightening effects. A nearby animal trail offers a different activity.

 

See [official information for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/expedition-everest/>) for participation details and current availability.

 

2017. Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, photographed in January 2017. “Expedition Everest” by HarshLight, CC BY 2.0. At [Disney's Animal Kingdom](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/>). 2017. [“Expedition Everest” by HarshLight](<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Expedition_Everest_%2842563555784%29.jpg>) · [CC BY 2.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/>)

## Sources and further reading

1. [Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain official information](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/expedition-everest/>) · Disney

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