Behind the Scenes of the Updated Matterhorn Bobsleds | Disneyland Park 

Robert J. Holtz I agree, I think the if the added it back it wouldn't make an impact on the scene or feel of the ride whatsoever.

+Jonah N. + Robert I agree with you both. Why can't they distress the Wells expedition box a little nit and add it to "Harold's horde"? I wonder who we could voice this feedback to?

I am not sure, but great idea!

+Jonah N. I think putting the Wells Expedition box back in would actually add to the scene, in a way, and leave riders wondering if Harold got the Expedition members, from a storyteller's point of view.

I agree, keep the Well's expedition box, but I like the buckets from the Sky line, so just keep those. Also keep the bobsleds.

The two yetis (I call them Harold Senior and Harold Junior) are both great in their own way. Matterhorn pre-2015 was more mystical and had more fantasy elements. The glowing, chiming ice crystals, and the hunched, dark-faced (I don't mean to be racist, the darker face color makes it harder to see, which is more creepy and mysterious) glowing-red-eyes Yeti. Also, the roars help give them character too! The old yeti roar seems more like a howl, or a ghost's scream. It seems more mystical and demonic. Matterhorn post-2015 is more realistic. Gone are the glowing, chiming ice crystals, and in their place (though the Wells Expedition box is back to it's rightful place, thank heavens) is Harold Junior's horde of sleds and broken equipment from the poor saps who tried to explore the mountain. The screen effects on the first climb are executed very well, with the icy wall in between making it seem more realistic. Harold himself now is much more animated in movement and design. His eyes, while still blood-red, don't glow, and his face is now a bright blue, which makes more sense. His roar is also changed drastically. Instead of being an almost sorrowful wail, it's a strong, apelike roar that rattles your eardrums. There's more force behind it. The verdict: I love both. I'll miss the old version, but the new version is still great.

expedition everest would never had existed if matterhorn wasnt made first lol

bo deflop no, it wouldn't have.

+Dragonrider1227 They couldn't be more different.

I know right! Their also avoiding saying yeti so again they avoid the Expedtion Everest thing.

HeyBraski Hadn't noticed that but yeah XD

David Herrick I strongly agree, the current bobsled seats are a bit too small.

Same

But I like the new one too

me too. its more fun when you have a friend siting next to you

+BWK Productions the old bobsleds fit up to 8 people while the current bobsleds fit 6

Harold is cool, is he your favorite animatronic in Disney Land?

+AlTheGameFreak You're right! I had to replay it and listen closely. I do hear the old roar it's just 'upgraded'. Still miss the old roar tho

no

Saulo Bonilla K Kin

Saulo Bonilla No its just a reflection that looks Looks like it

Sdarms111 Doug So true! And of course its not mixing agents, its actual lumpy shit.

Sdarms111 Doug dv

Sdarms111 Doug I laughed so hard when I saw this

Yayyy

+Adam and Emma Rodriguez Nice Studio C picture! :D

At least these ones move...I understand the one in Expedition doesn't move anymore.

TISparta217 I

This is true, because its broken and in order to fix it, they would have to do a whole lot of expensive work.

TISparta217 DISCO YETIIIIIII!!!!!

The Clorox Addict DISCO YETIII!!!!

In your closet

TheGamer bro551188 They put it in expedition everest

TheGamer bro551188 mission breakout

TheGamer bro551188 It's in the Guardians of the Galaxy ride's wait line.

TheGamer bro551188 I think it's in the new guardians of the galaxy ride somewhere

ohplezz they added cushions to the seats that actually really help

he has a name you know. it's harold

So was everyone! You're not alone, dude. Harold is so scary that he lost a few pounds and got plastic surgery. LOL!

granvillimus Ive never been to Walt Disney World but I have heard the dilemma. The problem is that the mountain, the roller coaster, and the yeti had to be built in three different interwoven support structures because the roller coaster structure shakes as cars go on the track. Because of this, its nearly impossible to replace the yeti structure without dismantling almost the whole the mountain and roller coaster. the animatronic won't move because the yeti is structurally damaged and they can't risk causing more damage to the supports risking the safety of the guests. It would be great of them to fix it before I go for my first visit though! Only time will tell.

Nick G From what i've heard, it sounds like that is an unfounded rumor floating around from god knows where (perhaps perpetuated by cast members who were fed it by higher ups to get complainers to shut up about it). One of the top "fan" Disney experts from the wdwagic forums (marni1971 aka Martin Smith) has stated he has it on good authority that the yeti could be repaired without even closing the attraction. He has implied the problem is with the yeti animatronic itself and stated that WDI has a solution ready to be implemented. It'll simply take a certain amount of money to accomplish. Sadly maintenance at WDW has become a rather well known problem within the fan communities in the past decade or so (despite Disney's attempts to control this information from spreading). Even minor things like broken lightbulbs are rather prevalent at WDW. Things may be starting to get a little better in that regard (and it sounds like they're about to expand Hollywood Studios in a big way, WDW's 50th will probably see a lot of big investment too), but the past 5-10 years have been pretty rough from a maintenance perspective. Disneyland went through its own troubled era from the late 90's to 2005 as well. I'm inclined to trust Martin, he has a fantastic track record and has proven to have very formidable sources and spot on info. His blog is also awesome with very detailed mini-documentaries on Disney rides and attractions (he specializes in his great videos of lost Disney rides such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and long gone EPCOT classics like Horizons).

That's interesting. Thanks for the clarification.

granvillimus *disneyland>disneyworld*

The movie is gonna be called matterhorn and it will star eddy Murphy. The story is that he is yrying ti climb tge mountain.

I believe it is the year Harold was added

Thats when harold was first added in 1972

They still do! They don't always race each other, but they can easily race each other for a portion of the ride.

Teagan Alexander It’s in Mission BreakOut in the queue

he is in guardians of the galaxy mission breakout

MK1MonsterOck1989 In the Guardians of The Galaxy ride in DCA

+D “Everybodies Laughingplace” Jensen Speaking of the Hulk I've read some where that Fred Tatasciore (the voice of the Hulk) provides the vocal effects for the new yeti.

Harold

+Anthony Urenda Bob? Where did you get that from?

+JB Contardi Grinch isn't Disney though but that would be cool

The grinch isn’t Disney tho 🤦🏽‍♂️

JB Contardi no