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Expedition Everest Legend of the Forbidden Mountain | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 7, 2006

Apr 7, 2026
On this day in 2006, the Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain attraction opened in Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The rollercoaster is set in the Himalayas of northern India within the fictional kingdom of Anandapur. Guests take a railroad expedition through the Forbidden Mountain and meet its guardian, the Yeti, along the way. Expedition Everest is the tallest mountain at Walt Disney World, taking up 6 acres and made up of 1,800 tons of steel! [20 years ago in 2026] Don't miss Daps Magic's official weekly YouTube show Geeks Corner here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF91C7183BAB676B Visit Daps Magic: https://DapsMagic.com Daps Magic HQ: https://DapsMagic.com/DapsHQ Daps Magic was created by a very special group of Disney Fans who had a dream for a place on the internet where people, young and old, could share their love of Walt Disney and his legacy in a safe and fun atmosphere.

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