Monorail extension - $20 million per 1/4 mile

[wm49rs]

Okay, since this has been moved to where no one will read it, I'll answer you and not worry about subject derailment because hardly any one reads threads in this topic any way...

1. How was I supposed to get those numbers? I'm not a professional engineer. A study by professional engineers would be required and it would cost more money than most of us make in a year.

2. I was not preparing something for engineers to review. I never had "plans". What I had was a "concept". If I gave the impression of something else, I was caught up in my own excitement and J apologize.

3. Walt Disney was advocate for both monorail and people mover systems. I share his enthusiasm and wish to see his legacy continue.

Just to let everyone know, I figured out how Disney can expand the monorail effectively and cost efficiently! My plan solves numerous problems in a single cost effective stroke of genius, while also getting a lot of additional things the company had originally planned to spend money on as part of it with no additional cost. I'll discuss my ideas first with engineers who are professionals to make sure it can work. If it passes that test, I will write Bombardier with all the details and ask them if they could put together a proposal they could submit to Disney as an unsolicited offer. If Bombardier passes the savings to their customer in a formal proposal, Disney would be foolish if they decided not to study and look into it. I'll make some graphics to explain the concepts that would be involved. I'll post them in its own thread when its ready (hopefully tonight or tomorrow).​

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/upcoming-rumored-projects-2013-edition.861017/page-9#post-5414387

 

[PeterAlt]

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/upcoming-rumored-projects-2013-edition.861017/page-9#post-5414387

I don't see me saying anything other than that I had an idea or concept in that post. I certainly didn't say I had any plans or blue prints for them to review. All I said was that I wanted to pass on that idea to them and get their professional opinion if there was anything to it that they would be willing to investigate further (if they thought they could possibly get new business out of Disney).

 

[wm49rs]

I don't see me saying anything other than that I had an idea or concept in that post. I certainly didn't say I had any plans or blue prints for them to review. All I said was that I wanted to pass on that idea to them and get their professional opinion if there was anything to it that they would be willing to investigate further (if they thought they could possibly get new business out of Disney).

Yes, because you were just going to pass on some random ideas to both engineers and Bombadier, in order to submit to Disney an unsolicited offer. Just some random ideas.

Until your next attempt.....

 

[PeterAlt]

Yes, because you were just going to pass on some random ideas to both engineers and Bombadier, in order to submit to Disney an unsolicited offer. Just some random ideas.

Until your next attempt.....

You got most of that right. Except it wasn't just some "random idea". I've been thinking about it for several months before I put it all together. I put a lot of work and research into it.

Any way, last week I had a conversation with a family member who does land use and planning for the city of Atlanta, GA. I discussed other transit-related ideas I have for South Florida (non-Disney) with her and she completely agrees and encouraged me to get a degree in planning and transportation. I plan on following her advice. Maybe in the future I will be in a position to give professional advice to Disney and they might listen...

 

[JohnD]

Keep in mind, also, that it doesn't have to be a monorail. I would be estatic if they decided to build a peoplemover (much smaller, lighter roller stock). A peoplemover could start from inside Innovation (upstairs where it was designed originally when it was Communicore for a WEDway Peoplemover) to inside of DHS (west of Fantasmic) and could even be themed as an attraction like Uni is doing with Hogswarts Express.

Only problem is you would have to purchase a ticket to get inside Epcot before you could ride whatever train system gets you to DHS. No, you would need a transfer point somewhere near the Epcot monorail station. That way someone could travel from MK (via TTC transfer) to DHS without entering a park.

I wouldn't bet on it, though.

 

[PeterAlt]

Only problem is you would have to purchase a ticket to get inside Epcot before you could ride whatever train system gets you to DHS. No, you would need a transfer point somewhere near the Epcot monorail station. That way someone could travel from MK (via TTC transfer) to DHS without entering a park.

I wouldn't bet on it, though.

You would only be allowed to ride with park hopper passes. It would be for EC to DHS and visa versa, not MK or DAK. Whatever Uni is planning on doing to check tickets for people riding Hogswarts Express would be how this system would work. A future direct spur of the monorail could take MK passengers to DHS, without turning off World Drive into EC. An at-grade light rail could take DAK passengers directly to the MK and another directly to DHS and EC (via a spur).

 

[tare]

I wish the monorail ran everywhere in wdw. But holy man that's an exhorborant price!!!

 

[FettFan]

You can measure it yourself on any mapping program.

It is also worth noting that Jacksonville's Skyway is nothing like the monorail in terms of construction. The trains are much smaller and lighter requiring a much shallower beam. It is also as dependable as a $2 watch.

LOL. A dwarf-o-rail.