Cmdr_Crimson
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I was coming back from the Springs when I saw it not moving and saw the signs stating it was closed when I got to the Generation gap bridge at AoA/Pop.
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HouCuseChickie
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My parents were stuck on the Skyliner today. I got a text from my dad saying they were stuck for 15 minutes. Shortly after they started moving, they stopped again and were informed it would be another 25 minutes before they could move them. They did eventually get back to CBR and Disney gave them a couple of complimentary park tickets to be used for a future date. My dad texted me again later in the afternoon to say they still weren't running.
Incomudro
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Sheesh!
I really want the Skyliner to work reliably - our trip begins April 9th.
Incomudro
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Parker in NYC
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And this is why I haven't yet gone on the Skyliner. Between this and the RoTR operations, I enjoy reading all of the moving goal post defenses of such lousy systems.
*But the monorails break down! Doors fall off! But her emails!
HouCuseChickie
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Hopefully, it'll be fine. My parents have stayed at CBR a number of times since it opened and this is the first issue they've experienced. I was also there a few weeks ago and while we had a few brief stops, there were no real issues.
Incomudro
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This is good to know, and it's what I'm keeping in mind.
Little Green Men
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Worked reliably for me. I used it Atleast ten times last trip and it only stopped once for less than a min.
BoarderPhreak
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Worked great over the holidays, before Christmas. Didn't go down once that I saw, over two weeks.
Skyliner closed tonight due to winds
www.wdwmagic.com
High winds cancel numerous shows throughout Walt Disney World and impact transportation
Wind speeds in the region of 25mph are expected in the theme park areas this evening.
www.wdwmagic.com
Beat me to it. I just wanted to unpack at the Boardwalk first before posting.Skyliner closed tonight due to winds
High winds cancel numerous shows throughout Walt Disney World and impact transportation
Wind speeds in the region of 25mph are expected in the theme park areas this evening.
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
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I can't get a clear picture, but the gondolas appear to just be spaced along the cables with some at stations. They appear to be swinging, but not significantly. Disney is right to close them, but they clearly planned for this.
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
- No
I’ll get a picture when I get back from the after hours, they are swinging but not crazy.
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
- No
Yeah, I can see them from my room, but there's too many trees. Quite a few are at the turn station.
Have fun at after hours. Not many people were at AK when I left, so it should be a good night.
Phil12
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They tend to bounce on the wire haul rope while in motion so the height off the ground varies from inches to 60 feet.
Thanks so much for the info. We booked two nights of our 8 day trip at POP simply to utilize these and now I may be rethinking it. I don't mind heights when I am on ride going fast but just dangling there might not be my thing.
They rarely stop completely while online. Normally, they move at 11 mph. When someone is having difficulty getting on or off, they slow to half that speed, usually just for a few seconds. At all stations except Riviera, wheelchairs are loaded offline, so stopping the main line is not required. Full stops usually happen only when there is a problem, and those stops are becoming less and less frequent.
Obviously, @Phil12 was trying to be funny. There's a bit of bounce and sway, but usually you have to be looking for it to notice. Most people have found the ride very enjoyable.