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[larryz]

Not sure if that is the purpose of those, and I wonder if they are even permanent. If they were trying to get air through the cabins I think there would be more effective locations for the fans.

Hey, you've got to admit it's better than having the Reedy Creek Fire Department on hand at every station hosing down the cabins so they don't burst into flames...

 

[jt04]

I'm reminded of Batman's troubles while hanging over a body of water.

Remember to pack a can of Gator Repellent spray, folks!

If Disney had any sense, they'd have cans for sale at the stations!

Maybe they can add depth charges to the gondolas.

 

[jt04]

What did they do?

Testing all the lines now.

 

[ToTBellHop]

That's because at 11,942 feet, boiling occurs at 192° F... as you can see, the average temperature rarely gets above 65°.

Also, the natural lack of oxygen at that altitude drastically cuts down on spontaneous rider combustion.

Back on topic, Bolivians will not be allowed on the Skyliner for much of the year. Their boiling point is below the ambient temperature in the Hot Box of Death from April 7 to November 22. Nepalese will never be allowed.

 

[joelkfla]

Not sure if that is the purpose of those, and I wonder if they are even permanent. If they were trying to get air through the cabins I think there would be more effective locations for the fans.

There's a vent window on the side of the cabin opposite the doors. The fans seem to be at the same level, so they might be effective at flushing stale air out the end vents.

 

[nbdysreal]

3/23 - Boardwalk Turn Station. Slowly moving 1 cabin through for testing.

 

[awhit066]

I'm surprised that many of the gondolas are plain. I can just see people at the front of the lines refusing to get on a plain one and waiting for a "cool one".

Though I wouldn't actually wait, personally, I would be crossing my fingers for an unwrapped gondola to have less obstructed views.

 

[flyerjab]

I so cannot wait until this opens and people aren’t actually burning alive in the cabins, or are not uncomfortably warm, and actually stay connected to the cables, and are actually a great mode of travel as opposed to busses.

 

[larryz]

Maybe they can add depth charges to the gondolas.

That would be a definite upcharge!

 

[ParksAndPixels]

Though I wouldn't actually wait, personally, I would be crossing my fingers for an unwrapped gondola to have less obstructed views.

Such a naysayer.... haha

 

[nbdysreal]

3/23 Pop Art Station. First pic is a better shot of the fans, which are only on the outbound side. Possible air flow fans for slow moving gondolas leaving station. 2nd and 3rd are from the bridge side of the station.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Maybe the fans are temporary because the vents are temporarily covered and they are indeed getting very hot.

 

[Grimley1968]

Maybe the fans are temporary because the vents are temporarily covered and they are indeed getting very hot.

I must admit this makes sense, for this reason, but also that big red fans don’t exactly fit the themes of any of the stations.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Moving gondolas from the rope to storage...

 

[nbdysreal]

Maybe the fans are temporary because the vents are temporarily covered and they are indeed getting very hot.

I'm leaning towards what others were suggesting about slow moving/leaving gondolas. It makes sense it's be for flow once the wraps are off. They are situated at where cabins will be full, closed, slow moving. The doors will open on entry fairly early meaning they don't need fans there. Maybe lift experts have some input that I'm not thinking about.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I so cannot wait until this opens and people aren’t actually burning alive in the cabins, or are not uncomfortably warm, and actually stay connected to the cables, and are actually a great mode of travel as opposed to busses.

Does anyone actually believe people will be cooked alive? It’s a joke. Plenty of rides subject guests to 95 degrees in the summer. Hell, half the time the monorails have broken a/c and we survive. Though we continue sweating and smelling...these cabins should take on that lovely monorail stench by mid-October.

 

[nbdysreal]

Does anyone actually believe people will be cooked alive? It’s a joke. Plenty of rides subject guests to 95 degrees in the summer. Hell, half the time the monorails have broken a/c and we survive. Though we continue sweating and smelling...these cabins should take on that lovely monorail stench by mid-October.

TBH, I died twice looking at the wrapped gondolas. I'm concerned.

 

[note2001]

TBH, I died twice looking at the wrapped gondolas. I'm concerned.

I don't think it's been said in a page of posts..

 

[DisDadWoz]

Not sure if this has been asked (I've been trying to follow as much as possible) but will guests have to exit at each stop? For example if someone wants to just "ride" the gondola will they need to depart at a destination such as EPCOT or will they be allowed to stay on and circle back to where they started? I'm guessing they could stay on like the do with the monorails but could that become an issue if its crowded?

 

[Johnnydollaz18]

Getting down there October 6th. Think it will be done by then?