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[ToTBellHop]

No. The second there is lightning within 50 miles, the gondolas come to a complete stop and guests are invited to belay down and continue by foot. Here’s concept art of guests continuing from CBR to Epcot:

 

[joelkfla]

I have to catch up on about a month's worth of posts, so apologies if this is old news but I don't think it is. My guess is they're testing clearances and mechanics in the station.
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So I guess that's the gondola that was spotted on a truck.

 

[danlb_2000]

We can put it to rest. No air conditioning.

Playing devil's advocate, could this just be a test car that isn't setup like the final cars will be?

 

[JoeCamel]

Playing devil's advocate, could this just be a test car that isn't setup like the final cars will be?

I admire your work but have to say no, why would they use a car that is not standard to check clearances? Has to be the same as what they will use on the line.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Playing devil's advocate, could this just be a test car that isn't setup like the final cars will be?

Why would you be concerned about protecting a test car?

 

[danlb_2000]

Why would you be concerned about protecting a test car?

I admire your work but have to say no, why would they use a car that is not standard to check clearances? Has to be the same as what they will use on the line.

Yes, I agree, I bring it up just to prepare for the people who will inevitably ask the same question.

 

[larryz]

We can put it to rest. No air conditioning on the clearance test gondola.

FTFY

 

[Goofyernmost]

I have to catch up on about a month's worth of posts, so apologies if this is old news but I don't think it is. My guess is they're testing clearances and mechanics in the station.
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We can put it to rest. No air conditioning.

Funny thing, I put it to rest almost 600 pages ago.

Tomorrow they will do the same test except they will set it on fire to take care of the likelihood that it comes in a flamin'. That way they can see if the fire extinguishers work as well.

 

[Lift Blog]

Playing devil's advocate, could this just be a test car that isn't setup like the final cars will be?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam's_razor

 

[Rodan75]

Maybe they can still fit the window ac unit in. Teehee.

 

[Goofyernmost]

For a minor $100.00 up charge you can pick up one of these just before you board. Just swipe your magic wrist watch thingy.

Batteries not included.

 

[Bender123]

Funny thing, I put it to rest almost 600 pages ago.

Tomorrow they will do the same test except they will set it on fire to take care of the likelihood that it comes in a flamin'. That way they can see if the fire extinguishers work as well.

I bet they were testing the alligator access ramps and/or the station based cremation urn fillers. After you burn, they want to fill those special collectible urns efficiently. If you die of a lightning strike, they need to allow the gators a way to eat.

 

[OG Runner]

Using the workers as prospective, to the "cable car", in the photo, can you see fitting 8 people into one of these vehicles?

 

[Goofyernmost]

I bet they were testing the alligator access ramps and/or the station based cremation urn fillers. After you burn, they want to fill those special collectible urns efficiently. If you die of a lightning strike, they need to allow the gators a way to eat.

A big money maker would be to sell Gondola shaped urns. If one doesn't buy one, a gator gets to snack on the leftovers.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Using the workers as prospective, to the "cable car", in the photo, can you see fitting 8 people into one of these vehicles?

From the pic, it looks like you couldn't even fit 6, so, either that test gondola is just a test for weight and mechanics and not the real model, or, there's something wonky about the angle of the picture.

 

[KBLovedDisney]

Ya know, after looking at all of the construction post updates, I am starting to get a sense of nostalgia along with a little excitement. Kind of feels like this will be an instant classic form of transportation like the Monorail.

Edit: Then again, I am also the type of person who gets super excited for a Disney bus.

 

[Bender123]

A big money maker would be to sell Gondola shaped urns. If one doesn't buy one, a gator gets to snack on the leftovers.

Well...those popcorn buckets are pretty popular. "Special Edition TIE Fighter Gondola Urn" is a sure fire merch opportunity.

 

[meyeet]

Using the workers as prospective, to the "cable car", in the photo, can you see fitting 8 people into one of these vehicles?

Sure. Maybe even 10!

 

[Horizons '83]

Looks like BlogMickey has a picture of a gondola at the DHS station. I would assume some sort of testing will take place soon? Not on an actual cable but maybe to verify the cabin itself is adequate?

 

[nickys]

Looks like BlogMickey has a picture of a gondola at the DHS station. I would assume some sort of testing will take place soon? Not on an actual cable but maybe to verify the cabin itself is adequate?

You mean like the picture @cosmicgirl just posted?