Goofyernmost
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OK, now I see it. Thanks to both of you. I knew that something would have to clamp around the cable, I just couldn't see it from that close up I quoted. Now it makes sense, thanks again.
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Like massively out of place and destroying forced perspective.
Incomudro
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Not any more out of place than being able to see Mexico from France.
Of course not.
nickys
Premium Member
I think they’re missing a trick here.
An upcharge event for a ride on a gondola with a glass bottomed floor!
nickys
Premium Member
It has been reported by several of our insiders that the plan is for the gondolas to replace buses to Epcot and DHS from all 4 resorts.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Yeah, the video shows it best.. watch what danlb highlighted on left in the video here
flynnibus
Premium Member
So we saw double turns at all the ends in the CBR hub? I just don't remember and its impossible to search for that kind of detail in a thread this big
jt04
Well-Known Member
That is why removal of the MK Skyway was so necessary. At least it is on the perimeter of Epcot.
jt04
Well-Known Member
I am convinced it is just a matter of time before smart multi-destination systems become possible.
So we saw double turns at all the ends in the CBR hub? I just don't remember and its impossible to search for that kind of detail in a thread this big
Yes.
I think the biggest challenge with that would be maintaining the spacing between the cars on each line without running the system significantly below capacity.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Thx
So still trying to make sense of this in my head.. since riveria is a 'mid point' on what should be a popular EPCOT line... this is going to be a common thing. Wonder why the variance and how they plan on dealing with it.
Switching between the 2 turnaround loops is a step in that direction. And then we could call it PRT!
Yes, in addition to the track switches, there would need to be numerous hold points, and many more independently powered and controlled drive wheels in the stations, replacing ones that are now driven by reduction gear off the rope (I think that's how Lift Blog said they work now.) And cabins waiting around for a space to join the wire would reduce capacity.
But I don't understand why they didn't have cabins on the Epcot line switch directly onto the DHS line. Then only Pop/AoA passengers would need to transfer.
Lift Blog
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One reason is the cabins run in a trench. If two lines connected at CBR, riders would need a tunnel or a bridge to cross. Also the double turnarounds would be impossible, like at Riviera.
Riviera will in theory be the least busy station since it only serves that resort and maybe the northern park of CBR. Obviously they couldn't have done loops like they did on the other stations unless they made them separate lines, but I don't see why they could have done some sort of spur track for loading and unloading.
I will also make the mixing of the guests from various sources more straight forward. If the Epcot line went straight through to DHS you would then have to deal with loading every from POP/AOA and CBR onto a line that is already carrying guests. They will have to do this at Riviera, but that will be less of a problem since it's a single resort.
flynnibus
Premium Member
And everyone going to/from EPCOT, no?
Yes, but those people won't be getting on and off at Riviera. My point was the Riviera will have the fewest people loading and unloading.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Ok, so we're saying it's a mid-line station with a turn... not two terminus. That was the part I was missing. It's been over 18months... stuff has fallen out of the FIFO buffer long long ago