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Do Escalators Break Easily?

To quote the YouTube video above, when escalators break down they become stairs, sorry for the convenience!

 

[lazyboy97o]

Ramps are ADA compliant...

So why build 2 entrances, 1 that can only accommodate most people, not all when you can focus all your attention and resources on building 1 great entrance that everyone can experience and enjoy?

Only having a ramp is actually advised against in the design guidelines.

 

[rle4lunch]

Do Escalators Break Easily? Why are they used everywhere in the world if the "break easily"? that is just ridiculous.... It is purely a cost saving measure...

Ugh, only on this message board would someone escalate the arguement about escalators. In a 30 year life cycle, considering the amount of foot traffic and general disregard by the public to treat anything with anything other than neglect (i.e. wdw tourists; think of the moving walkway and why it was removed) , can you really blame wdo for wanting to do something that takes less maintenance to upkeep? Come on guys, you're being short sided and slighting Disney just because. If it was your company you'd do the same thing if it was a viable alternative. Can't we all rise above such topical things. Let's all build an incremental understanding of why escalators aren't necessarily the top to bottom choice.

 

[rle4lunch]

What an odd post

Indeed. Blast those companies for thinking with their long term brain! Blast them all to hell!

 

[Movielover]

Only having a ramp is actually advised against in the design guidelines.

So that just leaves an elevator? Thats widely impractical on so many levels. Pun intended!

 

[lazyboy97o]

So that just leaves an elevator? Thats widely impractical on so many levels. Pun intended!

Or it means that it is good to have multiple types of access, that accessibility goes beyond wheelchairs. An elevator would be a good supplement to a large ramp for those who will have difficulty with it.

 

[Movielover]

Or it means that it is good to have multiple types of access, that accessibility goes beyond wheelchairs. An elevator would be a good supplement to a large ramp for those who will have difficulty with it.

So basically the ramp is still the best option? Great, there's 20 minutes I'll never get back...

 

[No Name]

Escalators break easily. Looking at the long term, much better to put a slightly angled pathway up to achieve the same result. This is Disney being smart on cost saving.

Yes, it’s definitely less maintenance, and definitely easier operationally, to go with a ramp instead. That’s why I’m not surprised Disney did this. I just personally think the escalators would've been worth the trouble.

Ugh, only on this message board would someone escalate the arguement about escalators.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

So why build 2 entrances, 1 that can only accommodate most people, not all when you can focus all your attention and resources on building 1 great entrance that everyone can experience and enjoy?

Because you’re Disney and you can do all of the above.

And it’s a ride, not an “experience”...”experience” is a dog whistle Disney is using against you.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

So basically the ramp is still the best option? Great, there's 20 minutes I'll never get back...

Was there ever any doubt? We are on a Disney chat board

 

[jaxonp]

Where are the lockers to store your stuff before you ride going to go?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Where are the lockers to store your stuff before you ride going to go?

Is six flags gonna run the ride?

It’s not that intense

 

[Movielover]

And it’s a ride, not an “experience”...”experience” is a dog whistle Disney is using against you.

My use of the word "experience" was as a verb, not a noun. I call rides "rides" and non rides "attractions" thank you very much.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Where are the lockers to store your stuff before you ride going to go?

Probably next to the entrance like in Shanghai.

 

[KrazyKat]

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Ugh, only on this message board would someone escalate the arguement about escalators. In a 30 year life cycle, considering the amount of foot traffic and general disregard by the public to treat anything with anything other than neglect (i.e. wdw tourists; think of the moving walkway and why it was removed) , can you really blame wdo for wanting to do something that takes less maintenance to upkeep? Come on guys, you're being short sided and slighting Disney just because. If it was your company you'd do the same thing if it was a viable alternative. Can't we all rise above such topical things. Let's all build an incremental understanding of why escalators aren't necessarily the top to bottom choice.

A company that swears up and down that they are 100% about creating “magical memories”?

They’re not GE.

Need help carrying the bucket today?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

My use of the word "experience" was as a verb, not a noun. I call rides "rides" and non rides "attractions" thank you very much.

I understand...and yet still the use of that word in any part of speech has started to take on an undertone

 

[rle4lunch]

A company that swears up and down that they are 100% about creating “magical memories”?

They’re not GE.

Need help carrying the bucket today?

No I'm good. Thx.

Sorry that my engineer brain thinks this makes good sense. Hardly towing the Disney line.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

No I'm good. Thx.

Sorry that my engineer brain thinks this makes good sense. Hardly towing the Disney line.

...it’s funny you say that. I’m ex-Disney and an engineer....it’s amazing how it creates clarity

 

[Disney Dad 3000]

Ugh, only on this message board would someone escalate the arguement about escalators. In a 30 year life cycle, considering the amount of foot traffic and general disregard by the public to treat anything with anything other than neglect (i.e. wdw tourists; think of the moving walkway and why it was removed) , can you really blame wdo for wanting to do something that takes less maintenance to upkeep? Come on guys, you're being short sided and slighting Disney just because. If it was your company you'd do the same thing if it was a viable alternative. Can't we all rise above such topical things. Let's all build an incremental understanding of why escalators aren't necessarily the top to bottom choice.

I'm with you on this. While I would much prefer the escalators for the function, convenience and look, I can see why the elevated ramp makes sense. At least one of the numerous escalators in and around my building seems to constantly be going through some sort of maintenance and closed from use.
Also considering how often the belt up to the PeopleMover seems to be temporarily down, walking up a stopped escalator to Tron would be rough and people would complain endlessly. To me there are worse things about this attraction to complain about (location, sightlines, length, etc.)