Joined: Feb 21, 2006 Posts: 4196 Location: Sanford, Fl
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:42 am Post subject: DAK Yeti Repaired!?!
For the longest time, the Yeti from DAK's Expedition Everest has been operating in "B Mode". If you were not aware of it, the Yeti has two operating modes A and B modes. A Mode is when the Yeti is fully animated and moving (swipes at the ride vehicle and moves). B Mode is when the Yeti has broken down, does not move, and is "animated" using strobe lights and fans to blow around his fur. The Yeti has been in B Mode for a long time now and the complaints have been piling up. Apparently A Mode puts too much stress on the AA and causes it to break down a lot.
According to recent reports, Disney has reprogrammed the AA with a new A Mode. The reports are that the new mode has him moving again, although the movements are slightly different from the original A Mode and no where near as "large" or taxing on the system.
Sounds interesting, I like the fact that they have been working on the problem and see to have a solution for the problem (as opposed to just using the silly strobe and fans)... _________________ Up or Down North, South, East, or West An Adventurer's Life is Best!
When this originally happened, I read that there was a structural problem with the foundation the yeti is on and not with the yeti itself. I remember reading about cracks in the structure. The report above states, "less force is applied to the structure". I don't think the AA was breaking down.
But regardless, I'm glad it's back up. _________________ [
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