Do people "like" flying in planes during lighting storms though? that's what I'm saying
If the Skyliner is the only way to get from those resorts to those parks, then I would never stay at any of those resorts
Uh, I don't think I want to ride that, lightning or not...
Wrong.
Wise pilots avoid flying "in" lightning storms, since they're usually associated with thunderstorms. Flying around/between is generally accepted as a "best practice" as long as they can stay out from under the anvils.
Wait... I accepted that they would not have regular service buses to those resorts, but, are you saying that if there is a sustained storm that puts the Gondola's on hold, that guests are stranded wherever they are and can only get from their resort or to their resort by paying someone extra to cart them there? (Sorry for the run on question) Even though no one anticipates that a shut down will be a common happening, doesn't that create a very bad situation. Did you word that wrong? If you didn't I cannot imagine a more short sighted plan ever. Also isn't there a certain amount of sustained walking to the Gondola's from the resort, or to the Gondola's? How happy will guests be if they are caught having to walk a distance in the rain? Having umbrella's and/or poncho's will not matter to a person paying high prices for a Disney Resort will they? Oh, well... just another happy reason why I would never again stay onsite. If I'm going to be inconvenienced to that degree, I will need the saved dollar bills to used as a cover to get through the rain.
I think this is part of where a lot of us are tainted by our memory of the MK Skyway and its need to shut down in virtually any "inclement" weather. This new gondola system would close for weather pretty infrequently, based upon the comments here by @Lift Blog , and others. It may be quite possible (and safe) to operate this system through most FL thunderstorms. Of course, if all that is incorrect, then much like with watercraft, bus alternatives will need to be available when the gondolas cannot operate, if not, I forsee Guest Relations comping some Minnie Van rides to some VERY unhappy guests. Especially since they will already being paying a premium, according to @WDW1974 , for the privilege of staying at a "Gondola resort."
Oh, I agree with that completely. No place would keep drivers and buses on standby other then a special planned event. The way it was worded though you made is sound like they wouldn't even divert buses to get those people out of the storm and back in the resort. I also don't believe it is going to be anything that is ever going to be a regular need anyway. There will be breakdowns and there will be times when the wind is strong enough to make it a real adventure to ride in a Gondola that is slanting out at a 45 degree angle. Those times they will employ the equipment that they have to take the limited number of guests to or from the resorts. What I have accepted is that there won't be a regular reduced number of buses on a regular basis, but, demand my just change that, we will see. The Monorail resorts have alternative boat transportation. These will not have that option.
