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[nickys]

The requirement to detach the gondolas for passenger loading and unloading is obvious.

Oh if only it was

That would have cut out about 50 pages from this thread.

 

[KrazyKat]

Wondering if the Skyliners will have on board audio like the monorail announcers and Disney music playing? Maybe something like the host on the People Mover?

Sorry if I missed this somewhere in the 315 pages of gondola talk.

 

[Kamikaze]

Wondering if the Skyliners will have on board audio like the monorail announcers and Disney music playing? Maybe something like the host on the People Mover?

Probably not.

 

[GCTales]

Wondering if the Skyliners will have on board audio like the monorail announcers and Disney music playing? Maybe something like the host on the People Mover?

Sorry if I missed this somewhere in the 315 pages of gondola talk.

While I don't think it has specifically addressed, it has been Strongly inferred (maybe stated?) that there is no electrical power in the gondolas- so I would not expect on board audio at this point.

I do anticipate hearing ""Please stand clear of the doors...Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas." ad nauseum in the stations, however...

 

[marni1971]

I'm quite impressed by the ease of which this thread goes off topic.

How about a construction update?

Walls are up. And left hand isn't talking to the right hand about tower placement.

 

[danlb_2000]

While I don't think it has specifically addressed, it has been Strongly inferred (maybe stated?) that there is no electrical power in the gondolas- so I would not expect on board audio at this point.

I do anticipate hearing ""Please stand clear of the doors...Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas." ad nauseum in the stations, however...

There will not be enough power to drive an A/C system in the cars, but they could have a solar panel on them that would be enough to power an audio system if Disney wanted this.

 

[danlb_2000]

Walls are up. And left hand isn't talking to the right hand about tower placement.

That detail hasn't been worked out yet!?

 

[marni1971]

That detail hasn't been worked out yet!?

Let's just say some are going in places others would rather they weren't.

 

[Minthorne]

Let's just say some are going in places others would rather they weren't.

Boardwalk parking lot?

 

[Goofyernmost]

Let's just say some are going in places others would rather they weren't.

Where is "top dog leadership" when you need it. Rule by committee seldom gets anything useful done.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I have actually been bitten by induced voltage from a lightning strike. Got a scar on my thumb to prove it.
I have been to Disney World in August and roasted ALMOST to death.
A few bugs don't scare me! Just a little added protein to top off that last Mickey Bar!!!
I will still keep coming to WDW and it will take the undertaker three weeks to get the smile off my face...
(FYI Goofyernmost I love sarcasm.)

Sorry, having a scar on your thumb only proves that you have a scar on your thumb. How it got there is pure conjecture without real time photographs. (which could also be faked) Also anyone that even goes to WDW in August becomes an automatic candidate for a room in a secure institution, so that makes testimony very unreliable.

Spoiler

Oops, I couldn't help myself.

 

[jaklgreen]

I am kind of split on this. If I were staying at one of the IG hotels, I would be annoyed about the thousands of extra people using it now. They need to overhaul it and add a bunch more gates and security(which I am sure they are doing). But also when I do not stay at those hotels, it will be nice that the main entrance will have thousands of less people at it.

 

[cosmicgirl]

Uh-oh...

 

[britain]

Let's just say some are going in places others would rather they weren't.

Please say that at the very least we won't see the gondolas directly behind the Eiffel Tower.

 

[britain]

Uh-oh...View attachment 232812

Well, THAT's not what I meant.

 

[cosmicgirl]

I am kind of split on this. If I were staying at one of the IG hotels, I would be annoyed about the thousands of extra people using it now. They need to overhaul it and add a bunch more gates and security(which I am sure they are doing). But also when I do not stay at those hotels, it will be nice that the main entrance will have thousands of less people at it.

In both cases those thousands only arrive 8 at a time, if that, so I don't think the effects will be all that noticeable. It should be easier on the gates than a bus and definitely easier than a monorail or a parking tram.

 

[jaklgreen]

In both cases those thousands only arrive 8 at a time, if that, so I don't think the effects will be all that noticeable. It should be easier on the gates than a bus and definitely easier than a monorail or a parking tram.

I hope so. IG can get a bit backed up because the last time I was there they only had 1 security spot. I'm sure they will work it out.

 

[danlb_2000]

In both cases those thousands only arrive 8 at a time, if that, so I don't think the effects will be all that noticeable. It should be easier on the gates than a bus and definitely easier than a monorail or a parking tram.

Yes, but worst case this is 8 every 20 or 30 seconds which is faster then they can get through security screening.

 

[nickys]

I am kind of split on this. If I were staying at one of the IG hotels, I would be annoyed about the thousands of extra people using it now. They need to overhaul it and add a bunch more gates and security(which I am sure they are doing). But also when I do not stay at those hotels, it will be nice that the main entrance will have thousands of less people at it.

In both cases those thousands only arrive 8 at a time, if that, so I don't think the effects will be all that noticeable. It should be easier on the gates than a bus and definitely easier than a monorail or a parking tram.

I hope so. IG can get a bit backed up because the last time I was there they only had 1 security spot. I'm sure they will work it out.

Yes, but worst case this is 8 every 20 or 30 seconds which is faster then they can get through security screening.

All true enough, but the gondolas are inside the secure zone. Only the ticket turnstiles will be affected, and I would hope they might add a couple more.

 

[GoofGoof]

Let's just say some are going in places others would rather they weren't.

So this is a typical Disney construction project now When will we start to see the budget overruns?