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[mmascari]

Yes. A long time ago. Some raved about it, but it was a joke in the summer. We paid for it and were able to use it once. The other times it shut down for “lighting in the area” just when we needed it to park hop. Had to pay for Uber once to get to an ADR on time after waiting for the express bus and being told after 15min that they were shutting down. Didn’t have time to get there with regular bus transport. Just a train wreck from our perspective. So if this thing is as unreliable as that in the summer, I’m out. Not worth it.

Why did a bus shutdown for lightning?

Were the express stops somehow more exposed and at risk for lightning than the normal bus stops? Was it some type of open air bus?

 

[larryz]

Why did a bus shutdown for lightning?

Were the express stops somehow more exposed and at risk for lightning than the normal bus stops? Was it some type of open air bus?

Because you had to wait in an unprotected area.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Why did a bus shutdown for lightning?

Were the express stops somehow more exposed and at risk for lightning than the normal bus stops? Was it some type of open air bus?

As @larryz said, the waiting area was out in the open. We were told the rule is that CMs cannot be without cover in those circumstances, so the service has to shut down. Essentially useless if you like reliable transportation midday in the FL summer.

 

[DisAl]

Pop Century / Art of Animation station 3/13/2019.

 

[JenniferS]

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I know I’ve read the answer somewhere (maybe not even on this site), but is that white shipping container’ish building staying? It looks dreadful.

 

[Thebolt]

It just needs a mural, giant Skyline logo or something painting on it to make it blend in.

 

[WildRide]

Finally saw these towers in person... they’re going to paint them right?

 

[peter11435]

Finally saw these towers in person... they’re going to paint them right?

No

 

[rle4lunch]

Hey, I read 2 pages of comments without feeling like I was reading storyboard ideas from a 1970's disaster movie! Congrats everyone!

 

[Lift Blog]

I know I’ve read the answer somewhere (maybe not even on this site), but is that white shipping container’ish building staying? It looks dreadful.

What ski resorts call a "lift shack." There is a broader range of controls inside than found outside. Also can be a break room, place to store things like quick reference handbooks, first aid supplies, downtime compensation cards, fire extinguishers, tools, etc.

 

[danlb_2000]

I know I’ve read the answer somewhere (maybe not even on this site), but is that white shipping container’ish building staying? It looks dreadful.

Yes, it is staying.

 

[larryz]

What ski resorts call a "lift shack." There is a broader range of controls inside than found outside. Also can be a break room, place to store things like quick reference handbooks, first aid supplies, downtime compensation cards, fire extinguishers, tools, etc.

"Etc" meaning "when you gotta go, you gotta go."

 

[ParksAndPixels]

"Etc" meaning "when you gotta go, you gotta go."

“... yes sir, and with our new over-the-lake lift shack option, you save on construction and operations, as no plumbing is needed! All thanks to a new design feature we call, the open hole!”

 

[Smooth]

It just needs a mural, giant Skyline logo or something painting on it to make it blend in.

They are going to paint it blue. Then you will never even know it is there.

 

[JoeCamel]

They are going to paint it blue. Then you will never even know it is there.

With a green bottom?

 

[truecoat]

“... yes sir, and with our new over-the-lake lift shack option, you save on construction and operations, as no plumbing is needed! All thanks to a new design feature we call, the open hole!”

And with that, Hourglass lake has now been renamed to Pooh lake.

 

[Incomudro]

I know I’ve read the answer somewhere (maybe not even on this site), but is that white shipping container’ish building staying? It looks dreadful.

Looking at the shipping container style hotel complex behind this, I would say this structure will get some type of mural or graphics.
Paint at the very least.

 

[GhostHost1000]

And with that, Hourglass lake has now been renamed to Pooh lake.

well done lol

 

[Patcheslee]

They are going to paint it blue. Then you will never even know it is there.

Here I thought they would let you paint them for the low price of $99.99. All casualties while in the gondolas will receive a free voucher.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Hey, I read 2 pages of comments without feeling like I was reading storyboard ideas from a 1970's disaster movie! Congrats everyone!

Oh my gosh, you’re right! A giant shark is likely going to get into the water below and jump out and eat a gondola!!