Expedition Everest Gets New Pre-Boarding Safety Video Screens at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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New Pre-Boarding Video Screens at Expedition Everest

Posted: Monday April 6, 2026 9:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom has new video screens installed in the boarding area, giving guests safety and ride preparation information just before they board the train.

New Pre-Boarding Video Screens at Expedition Everest

Two sets of screens are now in place at either end of the red room - the final holding area guests pass through before reaching the loading platform. The videos demonstrate how to operate the coaster restraint and how to stow smaller items in the mesh cargo pouches on the ride vehicle.

New Pre-Boarding Video Screens at Expedition Everest

The addition is designed to help guests arrive at the train already knowing what to do, reducing the time needed for cast members to walk individual riders through the process. That should help speed up loading and keep the attraction running more efficiently.

New Pre-Boarding Video Screens at Expedition Everest

The screens are framed and have aged video, keeping them in line with the Himalayan Escapes expedition storyline.

New Pre-Boarding Video Screens at Expedition Everest

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dmc4939 days ago

How dare they!! The nerve of them to try and make me more informed!

MisterPenguin12 days ago

A screen killed their brother and foreclosed on the farm.

eddie10412 days ago

Why are we spam posting on a thread about themed safety video screens on Everest?

DisneyCane13 days ago

It was decided by the legal team that not having a safety video opened them up to more financial liability in the event something happened. Do you actually think that a ride safety video on a roller coaster where you are held in by a lap bar actually improves rider safety? If somebody can't figure out not to wiggle out of the restraint and stand up or exit the vehicle than their stupidity is beyond hope and whatever happens to them is deserved.

Basil of Baker Street13 days ago

Touchdown13 days ago

That would be a welcome change, and make us rope droppers more efficient.

larryz13 days ago

...and apparently in their attraction approval presentations...

HMF13 days ago

I am actually the drummer, percussionist and singer in a local rock band and we play one song in which I co-wrote the lyrics and one of the lines I wrote was "You have the power to make my dreams come true". I often tell my friends "The lyrics that actually sound poetic are not mine, the ones that sound like they came from a Disney theme park promotional film are the ones I wrote.

HMF13 days ago

I would personally feel cheated if they had a extended refurb and don't bother to fix the yeti. Then again, I feel cheated that they let it stay broken for eighteen years in the first place especially with what they are charging.

PizzaPlanet13 days ago

I do wonder when we’ll see a major refurb. Even ignoring the yeti, the mountain itself looks like it could use a good repaint

ChrisFL13 days ago

It's either a modified slot machine or targets on a dartboard that Disney chooses from: Magic/Magical Dreams Adventure Wishes Fantasy Wonder etc.

wdwmagic13 days ago

There is a recent push to increase throughput.

HMF13 days ago

I knew that was going to fail before it was even launched.

MickeyLuv'r13 days ago

Having seen the video, most of us would not characterize it as something that is significantly aimed at improving safety. The video tells people to lower their own lap bar. I think the purpose is to expedite the load(ing) time. If anything, CM's will now spend slightly less time interacting/checking each guest as they load. so yes, it does point to WDW's priorities. They sold us interactive Magicbands that no longer interact as they were advertised to interact.