Overview
- Disney announced the plan on Sunday at D23 when Disney Experiences chairman Thomas Mazloum revealed the company is “bringing the Yeti back to life” and staged a send-off that included a Gloria Gaynor performance.
- The Yeti has operated in a reduced “B‑mode” strobe effect since late 2007 after the animatronic’s original lunging motion damaged the internal support structure beneath the figure.
- Imagineering has told reporters it intends to use next‑generation composites, advanced servomotors and localized dampers to limit the vibrational forces that previously stressed the mountain’s mounting and floor.
- The company has not released a timeline, given dates for any ride closure, or said whether it will repair the original animatronic or build a replacement, so key technical and scheduling details remain unknown.
- Fans and former team members reacted with excitement but caution, and restoring the Yeti could change the ride’s finale and require an extended refurbishment that Disney will need to announce before guests can expect the figure to move again.