matt9112
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why do you call it a lift? i thought thats what Europeans call elevators? is anything that goes up a "lift" is an escalator a lift? is a rocket a lift?
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why do you call it a lift? i thought thats what Europeans call elevators? is anything that goes up a "lift" is an escalator a lift? is a rocket a lift?
cosmicgirl
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Ever heard of a ski elevator...? This technology stems from ski lifts, hence the name lift.
ETA: I'm not sure about the UK but we also speak of lifting rather than hitchhiking. In that sense anyone or anything that gives you a ride is giving you a lift. No vertical movement required.
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8. A machine or device designed to pick up, raise, or carry something. [from here]
And as @cosmicgirl said, it is commonly used for a ropeway. And yes, cable lift systems regularly call their cables, 'ropes'.
See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gondola_lift
jhendrix
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Well that's interesting...
From DHS, it's a straight line to Expedition Everest. Possible expansion of the Skyway to Animal Kingdom with a new entrance in Asia/Dinoland/Indiana Jones land...?
You forgot the bit about passing over the theme park.
Let the link to DAK be done by something else.
Notes from Neverland
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I think the gondolas will be a nice addition, but the "something else" is what really has me intrigued / excited. Any kind of additional transport to DAK will be such a nice improvement.
GlacierGlacier
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It's the only park you can't get to through alternative transportation. Buses or cars only.
jhendrix
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I didn't actually, since transportation passing though/over parks is nothing new with the monorail at Disneyland and at Epcot. Plus the skyline will be passing directly over Carribbean Beach Resort, so it's definitely possible.
However, if there is another way, and another mode, then I'm intrigued. Where would AK connect? Would it even be to the other parks, or just to Animal Kingdom resorts?
trainplane3
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Got the fix: underground gondolas.
But for real, could there be a rail based system in the future? Or something else?
I should reiterate; passing over Sunset Blvd and in front of Tower. Not even Disney would make such a thematic mistake.
Besides, like I said, it's a moot point. Gondola won't be doing this.
matt9112
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there really isn't any "economical" way to add options to AK is there?
matt9112
Well-Known Member
A certain percentage on this board care if a trash can is moved or if dinner napkins are changed, there is plenty to see...
the napkins are still a big deal. small things show you how a company operates far better than the large grand decisions.
I think the south west corner will be linked to DS one day.
Notes from Neverland
Well-Known Member
Would they ever link AKL to DAK with something other than a bus? That'd be a huge win, in my book.
I've not heard of anything pointing to AKL being linked. Not that that's anything to go by of course.
Nope, it's going to be elevated subways.
HauntedMansionFLA
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You think they could build a walkway from DAK to AKL. I love the fact that I can walk to DHS and EPCOT from the EPCOT resorts.
trainplane3
Well-Known Member
That and it would let them lessen the amount of buses needed for such a small route. I'm sure they don't have many running it but they could reduce it from a 20 minute dispatch to 30 minute. Just taking a guess since WDW is very money tight. Being able to walk to AK would give me another reason to try out AKL.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
It's a little over a mile using the roads. They may be able to cut it down to less than a mile if they cut a more direct route from point A to point B.