News New Gondola Transportation - Disney Skyliner -

[Creathir]

Sorry, I mentioned something that has been over discussed. The photos in the link to (Tampa) Busch Garden's Skyride speak for themselves re lack of an "amenity." And apparently no one has suffered hyperthermia requiring medical treatment - yet - it's only been around 40ish years. The only injuries have been to an employee "checking" it, and someone claiming injury when another gondola bumped into hers at the station. No one has accidentally fallen out, nor has a cabin fallen from the sky - yet.

I just hope that the newer model has a higher weight limit!

Honestly, I wish the Skyliner was open air like the Skyride is.

 

[The Mom]

Honestly, I wish the Skyliner was open air like the Skyride is.

But IMO opening the windows will be enough. We'll really know when they're up and running - rather than just speculating.

 

[Creathir]

But IMO opening the windows will be enough. We'll really know when they're up and running - rather than just speculating.

Hopefully so! It’ll be exciting when we finally get to experience it.

 

[gustaftp]

I wonder if Harry's or Dollar Shave Club will be sponsors?
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No, Harry's, Dollar Shave Club, and Gillette do not want you to know about this method of shaving, because it would put them out of business when people realize how much better and cheaper a wet shave with a safety razor is!

 

[danlb_2000]

But IMO opening the windows will be enough. We'll really know when they're up and running - rather than just speculating.

I am sorry, drawing rational conclusions from actual experience will not be tolerated on this board.

 

[xdan0920]

I am sorry, drawing rational conclusions from actual experience will not be tolerated on this board.

Besides, we already know these are essentially flying coffins. What's left to see?

 

[Goofyernmost]

Honestly, I wish the Skyliner was open air like the Skyride is.

Trying to get back to your hotel in one of Florida's infamous sideways downpours would quickly make you change your mind about that open air thing.

 

[Incomudro]

Trying to get back to your hotel in one of Florida's infamous sideways downpours would quickly make you change your mind about that open air thing.

For sure.
These Gondola's wouldn't function well as transportation where they are subjected to occasional sudden and severe downpours.
A ride like the Skyliner was different.
You could shut that down for a while if you know a storm is coming, or during a storm once you get the passengers off.
But, the Gondola is mass transit and you want that to be able to continue on as much as possible.

 

[pdude81]

Until they definitively state in public that there is no air conditioning on these gondolas I won't believe it. The Emirates Air Line in London, with a slightly cooler climate, also built by Doppelmayr, has air conditioning.

 

[LieutLaww]

Seriously, this again.

 

[larryz]

Might as well ask if they're going to have pizza ovens in each gondola...

 

[Goofyernmost]

Until they definitively state in public that there is no air conditioning on these gondolas I won't believe it. The Emirates Air Line in London, with a slightly cooler climate, also built by Doppelmayr, has air conditioning.

Absolutely, and all they have to do is add a few jet engines to operate generators for electricity and it will be cold enough to form ice in them. Hope they have some strong cables because those engines are heavy.

 

[imarc]

Might as well ask if they're going to have pizza ovens in each gondola...

1970s Disney would have done it right with brick ovens but today's penny-pinchers will probably just install re-imagined Holly Hobby ovens.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Might as well ask if they're going to have pizza ovens in each gondola...

Now that would be cool in itself.

 

[Goofyernmost]

1970s Disney would have done it right with brick ovens but today's penny-pinchers will probably just install re-imagined Holly Hobby ovens.

Those light bulbs throw some heat as I recall in my sisters childhood baking days.

As far as the brick ovens are concerned that would mean hiring a person for each Gondola to feed coal or chunks of wood to the fire. Not cool, man.

 

[pdude81]

Absolutely, and all they have to do is add a few jet engines to operate generators for electricity and it will be cold enough to form ice in them. Hope they have some strong cables because those engines are heavy.

The technology literally exists already and works in the same type of system built by the same company. Electric air conditioners have been around for a while so I assume you are just falling behind on how these are powered.

 

[Goofyernmost]

The technology literally exists already and works in the same type of system built by the same company. Electric air conditioners have been around for a while so I assume you are just falling behind on how these are powered.

Yea, that's it I don't know as opposed to THEY AREN'T GOING TO HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.

 

[flynnibus]

The technology literally exists already and works in the same type of system built by the same company. Electric air conditioners have been around for a while so I assume you are just falling behind on how these are powered.

Since you just joined... feel free to revisit the posts in this thread using the search feature.. instead of beating a dead horse.

 

[danlb_2000]

The technology literally exists already and works in the same type of system built by the same company. Electric air conditioners have been around for a while so I assume you are just falling behind on how these are powered.

... the AC in the London system does not work well at all. It all comes down to the problem of how to power it.

 

[NormC]

Until they definitively state in public that there is no air conditioning on these gondolas I won't believe it. The Emirates Air Line in London, with a slightly cooler climate, also built by Doppelmayr, has air conditioning.

The Emirates line AC doesn't work well in the cooler climate so it won't work in Florida's hot and humid climate.