Take for example the Disney Corporation’s “museum” before you get on the ride. For mere educational reasons, it now serves a function to info a broader public of the factual underpinnings of what many before this would have assumed are merely silly “mythical” stories versus factual legends about the Abominable Snowmen.

More to the point of fieldwork, Disney actually funded an expedition to the Himalayas in support of background research for this attraction, and Corwin’s documentary on Discovery will give insights into that.

There is no stretch including this entire event, attraction, museum, funding, and expedition in the realm of cryptozoology. It would be ignoring the obvious to exclude Expedition Everest’s impact on cryptozoology.

Disney imagineering has done a great job on collecting material for the exhibit area and kudos to Loren for his contributions and direction provided to the Disney team that put the attraction together.

The only disappointing aspect of the ride is the gift show offerings that are available at the end of the ride. They could use a great deal more in terms of video/DVD, books and artifact reproductions for the cryptozoology interested to take home — rather than boat loads of stuffed toys that perpetuate the myths and not the facts.

Congratulations Loren on a major feat to further the cause of cryptozoology!

The ride itself was truly incredible and possibly the must fun amusement ride I’ve been on. Evryone should try to get there and be tracked themselves by the yeti^^