Disney Skyliner shutdown and evacuation - October 6 2019

[gobstoper27]

Does this change anyone's thoughts about riding on future visits? I know rides break down all the time...but this is kind of scary.

 

[Minthorne]

Does this change anyone's thoughts about riding on future visits? I know rides break down all the time...but this is kind of scary.

I'd still ride it.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Does this change anyone's thoughts about riding on future visits? I know rides break down all the time...but this is kind of scary.

I'm reserving judgment for if we find out what actually caused this. Even if we don't though, I will more than likely ride in the future...I'll just wait a while before I do.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Does this change anyone's thoughts about riding on future visits? I know rides break down all the time...but this is kind of scary.

Nope...I have no qualms about riding it. But I also don’t see a fantastic convenience to it in the first place. No desire to stay/go to Pop, AoA, Caribbean or the Barbados Villas...

So if my pattern is Boardwalk, Beach Club, Epcot and MGM...what am I really gaining?

 

[flynnibus]

Does this change anyone's thoughts about riding on future visits? I know rides break down all the time...but this is kind of scary.

rollercoasters go through much worse... in fact guests are being evac'd off RipRocket right now at Universal too. The good news is this looks to be a small bump situation... the problem is.. it really shouldn't happen. So we'll see what they do about it.

 

[World_Showcase_Lover007]

Apparently there is emergency drinking water under the seat...

#thanksshanghai

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

rollercoasters go through much worse... in fact guests are being evac'd off RipRocket right now at Universal too. The good news is this looks to be a small bump situation... the problem is.. it really shouldn't happen. So we'll see what they do about it.

Little different, isn’t it? Roller coasters lock down before collisions...and there is no variation in the circuit 9999 out of 10000

But I agree that this is probably a faulty fail safe or operator error and they’ll smooth it out.

 

[Lensman]

This person reported they each got 2- four day park hoppers and a $100 gift card.

I'm suddenly hoping to get stuck on the Skyliner for 2 hours.

But I'm cheap that way...

Do I get that compensation regardless of whether I peed my pants or not?

 

[Nunu]

Does this change anyone's thoughts about riding on future visits? I know rides break down all the time...but this is kind of scary.

To me, it'll depend on the exact cause and the steps taken to fix the issue.

 

[Rider]

Little different, isn’t it? Roller coasters lock down before collisions...and there is no variation in the circuit 9999 out of 10000

But I agree that this is probably a faulty fail safe or operator error and they’ll smooth it out.

Rip Ride Rocket has bumped trains multiple times in the past. There are plenty of other examples too. Look up "The Smiler" coaster.

 

[tnemgif]

Local news has picked up the story:

Riders on Disney World’s new gondolas stranded for hours; Skyliner now closed

Riders aboard the new Skyliner gondola ride at Walt Disney World were stranded for hours late Saturday night after an apparent malfunction, according to witnesses. The aerial transportation system …

www.orlandosentinel.com

Good news: ”no reported injuries”

 

[Nunu]

I keep getting confused...

Is that the really good lord of the rings movie? A really awful game of thrones spinoff? Or one of these terrible Disney Star Wars movies where they kill icons and insert paper depth bit characters??

Help me out?

Lord of the Rings.

 

[Bob Harlem]

Local news has picked up the story:

Riders on Disney World’s new gondolas stranded for hours; Skyliner now closed

Riders aboard the new Skyliner gondola ride at Walt Disney World were stranded for hours late Saturday night after an apparent malfunction, according to witnesses. The aerial transportation system …

www.orlandosentinel.com

Good news: ”no reported injuries”

One of the local TV reporters was stuck along with the others, this one actually has her doing a report video from her phone.

Visitors stuck for 3 hours on Disney's new Skyliner gondola system at Epcot

<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:107%">Walt Disney World officials said they are investigating the cause of its Skyliner transportation system's malfunction at Epcot that stranded passengers for about three hours...

www.wftv.com

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Rip Ride Rocket has bumped trains multiple times in the past. There are plenty of other examples too. Look up "The Smiler" coaster.

Not saying it doesn’t happen...but it is a rollercoaster...so the expectations might be different.

And if they do bump...it’s a “pee poorly” designed ride, is it not??

As an aside...at least sense of humor isn’t lost

 

[Clyde Birdbrain]

(Found on Facebook)

 

[disney4life2008]

Looks like park hoppers and gift cards are compensation, also taking peoples info.

LOL who will be first to file a lawsuit?

 

[World_Showcase_Lover007]

Tomorrow, Disney will announce: The Skyliner evacuation insurance plan.

“For only $279, you can be assured that your gondola cabin is among the first evacuated should an emergency occur.”

 

[flynnibus]

 

[disney4life2008]

This person reported they each got 2- four day park hoppers and a $100 gift card.

Out of curiosity, if they accept do they sign an agreement that they can't sue?

 

[WDWTank]

#thankschapek