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AKL to AK Bus Station Walking/Jogging Path?
- Thread starter P_Radden
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rushtest4echo
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Not happening
Liability
Sorry
They'd also need to do new crosswalks/signalling which isn't happening.
Liability
Sorry
They'd also need to do new crosswalks/signalling which isn't happening.
I understand the issue with the cross walk at Sherberth, but what other liability issues are there that aren't present with the other various paths around WDW property?
I use it every trip. Adding one at Animal Kingdom Lodge would have numerous benefits
rushtest4echo
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We walk from DHS to EPCOT every few visits, especially now with SWAGS usually ending about an hour before IllumiNations. Can't get better than backing up one great show with another.
ABQ
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I love that path and have used it many times. I think I walk faster than the Friendships.
dreamfinder
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I can't think of that many sidewalks in public areas. The one to/from DHS is well away from traffic. The one the OP proposed runs right alongside a road.
Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach (and beyond)
CJR
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It would be fun, if they do successfully move forward with the DHS gondola project, to have another group connecting AKL, AK, BB, All Stars, and maybe Coronado Springs. Lots of potential opportunities.
HauntedMansionFLA
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I wonder how long of a walk would it be??? We walked back and forth from EPCOT to DHS several times this past December and it was wonderful. It took maybe 15 minutes. I'd love a second option for transportation from AKL to DAK.
The yellow line from the first post is eight tenths of a mile (as a point of comparison it is 1.1 miles from EPCOT to DHS via the path)
As impractical as it may be (and I realize that it may be pretty impractical), I'd love a WEDWay Peoplemover system between AKL and AK. Realistically, it wouldn't be too big of a stretch to see a walking path from AKL to AK, with a pedestrian bridge built over Sherberth Rd.
CJR
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That's actually very good to know, thank you for sharing that tidbit! It's now a 44 page thread so I wouldn't have had the time to do that much digging around, haha.
It would make sense though that if there were a connection built between AK and AKL, outside of buses, they would figure out a way to make a pathway work. I've actually seen people walking down the roads before, which can't be safe. I'd be all for a pathway, but I do get that it's costly. If only the hotel generated enough revenue to cover the cost...
I know you (and most) wouldn't have the time to read, but that was probably one of the most enjoyable reads of a thread (in fact it wasn't till late that there was much negativity at all). Great information, a lot of excitement over the project, not a lot of bickering. It was so good, I even showed all of the "ignored content" from people I put on ignore. In a lot of ways, this project almost feels like it is uniting the Pixie Dusters and the "Disney is horrible" crowd (sorry couldn't remember the name of the opposite of a Pixie duster). If you ever have time, or just some time, start from beginning and read.That's actually very good to know, thank you for sharing that tidbit! It's now a 44 page thread so I wouldn't have had the time to do that much digging around, haha.
It would make sense though that if there were a connection between AK and AKL, outside of buses, they would figure out a way to make a pathway work. I've actually seen people walking down the roads before, which can't be safe. I'd before for a pathway, but I do get that it's costly. If only the hotel generated enough revenue to cover the cost...
CJR
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Took your advice, stumbled across this post pieced together by @P_Radden (Thank you! Amazing job!): http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/possible-new-gondola-transportation.924477/page-38#post-7581578
Basically sums up the key info.
Notes from Neverland
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Yes. Of course I don't have specific numbers, but there are always a lot of people walking to DHS or to Epcot from the Boardwalk area.
Coaster Lover
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- In the Parks
- No
Until they have better resort-to-resort transportation, it certainly would be nice to have better transportation/more options between AK and AKL. Some of my favorite restaurants on property are at AKL but it's always a bit of a hassle to get from any other resort to AK to AKL.