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[rle4lunch]

i prefer rainman. but thx.

 

[Plowboy]

Does anyone have a guesstimate as to when the gondola system will be put into service? We'll be there late Sept./early Oct. All I've been able to find so far is "fall 2019".

 

[MisterPenguin]

Seriously though, I think its supposed to be ten feet per minute, which make much more sense.

1,000 feet/min makes even more sense.

 

[wdwmagic]

Does anyone have a guesstimate as to when the gondola system will be put into service? We'll be there late Sept./early Oct. All I've been able to find so far is "fall 2019".

I’d say the goal is to get Studios online by the opening of Star Wars in the summer.

 

[eeyore_isno1]

I'm not going to lie, seeing that last video gave me chills. I was devastated when they got rid of the skyways, and now, the skyways are back baby!

People are going to ride this even though they don't have anywhere to go, just for the riding. I know I will.

 

[ToTBellHop]

1,000 feet/min makes even more sense.

Do I hear 10,000 feet/min? Anyone?

 

[Bender123]

1,000 feet/min makes even more sense.

1 ft per hour...we are reallllllllly helping those wheelchair people.

 

[Walt d]

What we know, based on inform from @MisterPenguin

• This is verified by around 5 insiders, permits, the beginning of construction, and documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel. [confirmed at D23 2017]

• It will connect POP/AoA and Caribbean with DHS/Epcot. And likely raise the prices there.

• Possible I.D. of the gondola make and model here.

• Can gondolas handle wheelchairs, strollers, and EVC? Yes, here.

• Will it be installed in other places? No plans right now, but, always a possibility if it works out well.

• All the gondola stations will be ground level with a steep incline coming in/out [here]

• gondolas stations will be themed to nearby architecture: International Gateway will be Parisian; DHS will be Art Deco; AoA/Pop will be a Wave (near Little Mermaid); CBR Stations will be regal and stoney (which is which isn't confirmed). [here]

• gondolas will be 8 person cabins from Doppelmayr, have a through-put of 5,000 people per hour, have wi-fi, and ample passive ventilation [here]

• It has been reported that the gondola's will NOT have air conditioning, but there is extensive discussion that this should not be an issue.

11/20/2018:​

Official word from Disney, no A/C:​

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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/tra...y-skyliner-update-gondola-20181120-story.html​

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A Walt Disney World spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday that the gondolas would not have AC. The cabins were “specifically tailored to provide a comfortable ride for our guests in the Florida climate,” she said. The units will use cross-ventilation for sufficient air flow and reflective windows to prevent direct sunlight, she said.​

This has been discussed in other threads but it is time for it to have it's own thread.

Recent permits related to Caribbean Beach Resort and DHS seem to indicate that a new transportation system between CBR, DHS, Epcot and possible AOA might be in the works.

The CBR permit showed these two new structures which by themselves don't look to interesting.

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A DHS permit this week shows two more new structure around DHS, as well as a construction access road which is not shown here.

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The shapes, location, and orientation of these structure form a interesting pattern that may not be coincidental. Thanks to @P_Radden for this map.

Based on this information a gondola/skyride system of some sort looks like a possibility.

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1. First look at concept art: https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-gondola-transportation-disney-skyliner.924477/post-7988587
2. Additional IG, DHS concept art: https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-gondola-transportation-disney-skyliner.924477/post-8274905
3. Pop/AoA concept art: https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-gondola-transportation-disney-skyliner.924477/post-8032964

Testing 123 testing 123 hello?

Heat won't be a problem for the Florida climate

Yeah because it doesn’t get over 50 in Orlando Florida

 

[Plowboy]

I’d say the goal is to get Studios online by the opening of Star Wars in the summer.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[joelkfla]

1,000 feet/min makes even more sense.

I can't run that fast, let alone leap into a moving gondola!

 

[danlb_2000]

Testing 123 testing 123 hello?

Even though my name is on the post I didn't create it and am not maintaining it.

 

[Lensman]

But to answer your question the official top speed can be 11.5 mph however normal operating speed is expected to be 11 mph. In station loading will be 1 foot p/minute.

Thanks for the info @Driver!

The 1 foot p/minute sounds slow for the station. Can you check again and report back?

I'd expect something more like 1 foot per second on the main turnaround loops since the 13 foot long cabins have to go by a given spot on the loading platform once every 10-11 seconds in order to maintain 10-11 second cabin spacing on the line.

 

[danlb_2000]

Thanks for the info @Driver!

The 1 foot p/minute sounds slow for the station. Can you check again and report back?

I'd expect something more like 1 foot per second on the main turnaround loops since the 13 foot long cabins have to go by a given spot on the loading platform once every 10-11 seconds in order to maintain 10-11 second cabin spacing on the line.

We have definitely established the 1 foot per minute is wrong.

 

[Nubs70]

???? How long is a gondola going to be in the station? 1 foot, per minute?

Depends on how many feet

 

[JoeCamel]

People, where was this made? It clearly says 1 METER per minute

 

[ThistleMae]

I don't care how fast it goes, it's going to be fun! And so much more convenient than buses.

 

[Walt d]

Depends on how many feet

What if you have two left feet” how many feet is that ??

 

[Sped2424]

Testing 123 testing 123 hello?

Yeah because it doesn’t get over 50 in Orlando Florida

If you read what I said lol heating for the gondola's won't be a problem given the florida climate. As the post I quoted was worried that the lack of heating in these gondola's would be an issue. Context is everything!

 

[DisneyNeighbor]

Have they been running studio leg of the system every day?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Have they been running studio leg of the system every day?

Because if they have, they better go catch it!!!

Sorry... I think every day except weekends.