Epcot Monorail Being Evacuated

[peachykeen]

seems she got backslash because the tweet was removed.

Sounds like an example of people not realizing the consequence of what they put online. I'm sure that girl never imagined her Tweet being published worldwide.

 

[Baldy]

It was on the local news here in ny

Even "up here" in Canada.

 

[Master Yoda]

She looks like she's barely 12. I am dismayed at the age kids are getting cellphones these days.

You would be surprised at how helpful/necessary they are to the parents once the kids are in middle school.

My daughter did after-school clubs and sports and practices, games, meetings, etc are always getting changed or canceled at the last minute. When that happened she would either have to try and use the pone at the front office or borrow one from her teacher or friend. None of which are dependable options.

There is no question that she will have a cell phone for next school year.

 

[durhay]

Disney's Magical Egress

 

[JIMINYCR]

From the article: "Firefighters later managed to pop open the top hatch of the train car -- but opted to escort passengers out through the doors, using a lift."

You'll notice in this picture (from the WESH article) that RCID emergency crews have special equipment made to remove people from monorails through the doors:

http://www.wesh.com/image/view/-/26...tning-strike-2---credit-*****-com-jpg-jpg.jpg

They are essentially scissor lifts with a large platform for people step onto, and then be lowered to the ground.

Thanks for this. It was one of the few pieces of Disney info I wasn't aware of. My DW always wondered how she would be evacuated being in a power w/c and on a vent. Now she will be assured that Disney's prepared for her.
Me... I always wanted to use my 3rd grade gymnastics training and balance walk the beam to the station.

 

[Goofnut1980]

Id strike a "superman" pose on top of the monorail for a photo before evacuation.. just sayin'!

I wonder, maybe there should have been a PP+ photographer.. So you could easily have those pictures linked to your MM+ band for your later enjoyment.

I know for many people this was tragic, but I think it would have been a cool experience to see them in action and be a part of something so rare...

 

[dstrawn9889]

After thinking about it a moment, the only way I could think of them moving Red was with another train, unless power was regained. Wonder how long it sat there. Was still there at the report of 8pm I think.

yeah i would think a knuckle to knuckle push by another monorail to clear thew switch and then back off, switch the track over for the tractor, then again for tractor to engage the disabled, and one more actuation to pull the monorail to the spur through to shop

 

[NormC]

If there was no power on that section of rail another train wouldn't work either. That is why the tugs have diesel available.

 

[disney9752]

looks like REEDY CREEK got to use their special monorail toy.... from what I can see & have heard, its basically a flat bed, on a scissor lift.....this is how they get guests in wheelchairs & etc out that can't climb down ladeers....

 

[disney9752]

Thanks for this. It was one of the few pieces of Disney info I wasn't aware of. My DW always wondered how she would be evacuated being in a power w/c and on a vent. Now she will be assured that Disney's prepared for her.
Me... I always wanted to use my 3rd grade gymnastics training and balance walk the beam to the station.

I just posted a pic of the reedy creek website of their special truck...

 

[nace888]

yeah i would think a knuckle to knuckle push by another monorail to clear thew switch and then back off, switch the track over for the tractor, then again for tractor to engage the disabled, and one more actuation to pull the monorail to the spur through to shop

These trains don't have front and rear knuckles, but rather a hitch on the skirt on one side, for a rod, if I remember correctly. The train (as peachykeen said) has a special tool for that, but even then, it'd be strongly discouraged. One train down and UNABLE to move, with another approaching, not a good idea. Check out how they park the trains in the Contemporary... That requires a lot of work in itself. Imagine how extensive it would be. It was simply an idea, as there are probably 2-3 more trains on that beam, LOL. It all would depend on the circumstances.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

why didn't they bring another train alongside and evacuate to the other train?

 

[nace888]

If you look in my previous photo (also here) You'll see it's not that easy.
Plus with no power, I wanna say the doors wouldn't open without force.

 

[Master Yoda]

why didn't they bring another train alongside and evacuate to the other train?

It is not always possible and it is rarely practical. The truck they have designed will work in pretty much any situation making it the go to choice.

 

[peachykeen]

why didn't they bring another train alongside and evacuate to the other train?

As mentioned, that section isn't "dual beam" like the middle part of the Epcot line. That scenario is possible, however, assuming the train is on a dual beam section. I was part of a drill where two monorails parked beside each other and bridges were used to transfer cast members from one to the other. Pretty cool experience. The bridges are on some of the platforms, covered with a tarp.

 

[dstrawn9889]

These trains don't have front and rear knuckles, but rather a hitch on the skirt on one side, for a rod, if I remember correctly. The train (as peachykeen said) has a special tool for that, but even then, it'd be strongly discouraged. One train down and UNABLE to move, with another approaching, not a good idea. Check out how they park the trains in the Contemporary... That requires a lot of work in itself. Imagine how extensive it would be. It was simply an idea, as there are probably 2-3 more trains on that beam, LOL. It all would depend on the circumstances.

that's right , just a knuckle on car 1, right? but if the train was unmovable, then that would be what had to happen, short of a crane picking up the tug and depositing it on the beam ahead of the disabled, i'm sure there is a plan, but since they bet on a train never getting stuck on that particular section of track....

 

[wdwmagic]

As mentioned, that section isn't "dual beam" like the middle part of the Epcot line. That scenario is possible, however, assuming the train is on a dual beam section. I was part of a drill where two monorails parked beside each other and bridges were used to transfer cast members from one to the other. Pretty cool experience. The bridges are on some of the platforms, covered with a tarp.

Monorail evacs always make me think of Space Shuttle rescue missions. All kinds of different methods, ranging in risk.

 

[mp2bill]

""Literally stuck on a monorail at Disney, lighting struck and we immediately stopped. I'm convinced that I'm going to die," said Twitter user @nnaaatttalliiie at 6:07 p.m.""



I love how over dramatic people are. C'mon. Like Disney's gonna shrug it off and go "eh, count your losses, we'll start fresh tomorrow".

Might've just been hyperbole...

 

[PhotoDave219]

I wonder, maybe there should have been a PP+ photographer.. So you could easily have those pictures linked to your MM+ band for your later enjoyment.

I know for many people this was tragic, but I think it would have been a cool experience to see them in action and be a part of something so rare...

And there are so many poor photos of this incident....... Ugh.

 

[GrumpyFan]

It is not always possible and it is rarely practical. The truck they have designed will work in pretty much any situation making it the go to choice.

I wouldn't say "pretty much any", but about half from what I've read. The rescue bed is a scissor lift and has a maximum lift height of 22ft, which means there are a lot of places it wont work due to the height, plus the truck needs firm ground to sit on.