Missing20K
Well-Known Member
April Fool's Day was yesterday.
-
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
News New Gondola Transportation - Disney Skyliner -
- Thread starter danlb_2000
- Start date
Doug Means
Well-Known Member
i know, it was a small attempt at humor
rle4lunch
Well-Known Member
Boo. Hiss.
OG Runner
Well-Known Member
Be Nice. At least he tried. As Michael Jordan said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
“You don't miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take.” -Marge Simpson
Wngo905
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
Gretzky, Wayne Gretzky
Kamikaze
Well-Known Member
Gretzky, Wayne Gretzky
- Michael Scott
Goofyque'
Well-Known Member
Is that new?Somehow, I think you are missing the point. BE NICE!!!
I filmed the operation of the 2nd loop at DHS. Security wouldn't let me stand on a bench, so I had to hold my phone above my head the whole time, which made it a bouncy video (my phone doesn't have image stabilization.)
Anyway, the operation is as expected. There are 3 positions on the loop; call them A, B, & C. 2 cabins sit in the loop at A & B, presumably A is unloading & B is loading. When ready, they move ahead simultaneously to B & C, C being just short of the switch onto the main loop. A few seconds later, a 3rd cabin moves off the main loop into position A, while the cabin in C takes it's place on the main loop. So we're back to cabins at A & B, where they remain until the cycle repeats. The departing cabin appears to always pause at position C for a few seconds, waiting for the next cabin to enter the 2nd loop.
So at the start of the video, you can see 2 cabins in the loop, one at the bottom of the loop (B), and another mostly hiding behind a pole at A. Both start moving @0:04. Position B is at a bad angle and partly blocked, but the 2nd cabin appears to stop @0:20, and the lead cabin stops at C @0:27. A 3rd cabin enters the loop @0:29, and the lead cabin starts moving onto the main track @0:33. The 3rd cabin reached position A @0:40.
6 cabins pass by on the main loop, before the cabins in the 2nd loop start advancing @1:32. 2 more cabins pass by before the 2nd cabin stops at C @1:56. The 2nd cabin departs C onto the mainline @2:01, with it's doors closed.
So during this test, after a cabin entered the 2nd loop, the 9th cabin following was the next to enter the loop. The 2nd cabin was stationary at the load position for 72 seconds. The 3rd cabin was stationary for unload for 52 seconds.
Anyway, the operation is as expected. There are 3 positions on the loop; call them A, B, & C. 2 cabins sit in the loop at A & B, presumably A is unloading & B is loading. When ready, they move ahead simultaneously to B & C, C being just short of the switch onto the main loop. A few seconds later, a 3rd cabin moves off the main loop into position A, while the cabin in C takes it's place on the main loop. So we're back to cabins at A & B, where they remain until the cycle repeats. The departing cabin appears to always pause at position C for a few seconds, waiting for the next cabin to enter the 2nd loop.
So at the start of the video, you can see 2 cabins in the loop, one at the bottom of the loop (B), and another mostly hiding behind a pole at A. Both start moving @0:04. Position B is at a bad angle and partly blocked, but the 2nd cabin appears to stop @0:20, and the lead cabin stops at C @0:27. A 3rd cabin enters the loop @0:29, and the lead cabin starts moving onto the main track @0:33. The 3rd cabin reached position A @0:40.
6 cabins pass by on the main loop, before the cabins in the 2nd loop start advancing @1:32. 2 more cabins pass by before the 2nd cabin stops at C @1:56. The 2nd cabin departs C onto the mainline @2:01, with it's doors closed.
So during this test, after a cabin entered the 2nd loop, the 9th cabin following was the next to enter the loop. The 2nd cabin was stationary at the load position for 72 seconds. The 3rd cabin was stationary for unload for 52 seconds.
Goofyque'
Well-Known Member
Oooh! Content! Thanks for posting. I got stopped standing on a bench trying for a picture when the were building Y&Y. Fortunately, I have long monkey arms.
Great video!!! Thanks!
Surferboy567
Well-Known Member
Not sure if this has been posted yet but...credit to BigFatPanda looks like they are testing UNWRAPPED UNTHEMED BLUE/TEAL and ORANGE gondolas. Exciting!
begood524
Well-Known Member
I know that it has previously been stated that the system will not officially open in phases, but is it possible for there to be phased soft openings? It seems like the HS and Pop lines are much farther along than the Epcot line in terms of both testing and station construction.
Surferboy567
Well-Known Member
I could be wrong but I feel this will open in some way earlier then expected whatever way that takes....I'm not sure
deeevo
Well-Known Member
I dunno... I don't think all the stations are completely built and all the lines haven't even started testing yet. We have just seen the Hollywood to CB and CB to Pop line running correct? Still need Riviera and EPCOT lines tested and stations fully operational.....
jt04
Well-Known Member
All the lines are testing and seem to be following the same protocols. Epcot is a bit different since it is a much longer line and also involves a turn and construction zone.
The real issue is getting the stations ready for guests. Still think it goes operational before summer but that is just my hunch. Definitely before August 29th barring circumstances such as a natural disasters.
All the stations are believed to be mechanically complete and fully operable. Construction continues on the structures and surrounding areas.
Riviera & Epcot are on a single line.
jt04
Well-Known Member
We have not seen any full line testing on Epcot yet, we have only seen testing in the turn station.