PyroKinesis
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That line doesn't look very taught.
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flying tinkerbell from castle
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unkadug
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Stretched lines can be very deceiving in appearance. Gravity works it's magic on extremely taut wires nonetheless...just look at any telephone pole.
The real test is how much give a line has once there is a load attached.
Always amazes me where things get stored! LOL
For a company that is so organized and has so many rules, sometimes you have to scratch your head and wonder how that happened.
Again. Incorrect.
PyroKinesis
Active Member
What is your source? You keep saying incorrect, but you have no experience or sources.
Timekeeper
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The thing that always interests me is how much performers in these sorts of unique roles get paid. For example, a stunt actor doing a controlled burn usually does only that in a show. So, although there's lots of prep time involved, you could take their daily wages, divide it by shows, and come up with a "paid per burn" amount.
Assuming "Tink" does this, and only this, I wonder how much "she" makes per "flight." I've heard that it's over $100, but that's all I've heard. :shrug:
Assuming "Tink" does this, and only this, I wonder how much "she" makes per "flight." I've heard that it's over $100, but that's all I've heard. :shrug:
Timekeeper
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That's true of any virtually any entertainment role, across the various theme parks. Florida is known for its storms and heavy rain weather. So there are plenty of occasions when entertainment staff, especially characters for meet and greets, do nothing but sit in the break room all day or get sent home early. And yes, they are paid for their shift because they are basically "on call" for when the weather does clear up. So, if it's on your schedule, you're most likely getting paid for it (or at least getting paid the minimum call amount if sent home early, or have performances cancelled, etc). The only scenario that comes to mind for when a performer wouldn't get paid is if they are cancelled in advanced (i.e., do not need to show up at their call time). But that could vary depending on the contracts for the "contracted performers."
The theme parks have been doing a better job of placing characters in all-weather locations, but there's always a few who can't go out because of the location or the backstage route to the location.
Mickey2minnie1
Active Member
Great thread! Thanks for all of the awesome info!
Timekeeper
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Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
A few years ago someone posted pictures of just that. I'll have to do some searching and see if I can find them. It was a most "unmagical" climb...
828tnt
Well-Known Member
And here we thought that the climb up the Statue of Liberty was bad!
I hesitate to ask, but are you really serious?
828tnt
Well-Known Member
Any more info is really appreciated! My expectations weren't very high, but the last pic is scary, lol!
Timekeeper
Well-Known Member
No, that wasn't serious. Sorry, I thought the "
" clearly implied that I was joking (and suggestions that the real path is likely just as unglamorous). :wave:
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
I searched and searched and could not find the photos. I definitely remember them being posted. They showed a ladder, and the top part of the tower which was covered by (if I remember correctly) nothing more than a 2 by 4.
Ummm...
:shrug:
Thats definitely a man!!