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P_Radden
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That's nothing some large trees on a brim couldn't hide
Bocabear
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They can also correct the sightlines with additional theming if necessary...they did in NFL when that was built... But honestly....with the company track record, the idea of even doing this seems so far fetched. Could this actually be happening or just a fan fiction rumor? Will it be completed by 2025?
englanddg
One Little Spark...
Exactly this.
I will remind people, as well, that the Disneyland Monorail has several backstage views as well. It really isn't as much of a concern as people seem to be making of it.
Old skyway in MK revealed much that was un-magical I suppose. It was still a fun way to get around the park.
lazyboy97o
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Technology has advanced well beyond the days of the old Von Roll Type 101s.
Brad Bishop
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Where are the other supports? I'd think you'd need a few between turns/stations and those would need similar permits or to be included in these permits.
The Empress Lilly
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Absolutely brilliant.
I have always bemoaned the bussing system as unimaginative and dull for the passenger. A slap in the face of the Florida Project, which revolved around mass transport solutions. And of turning the blessing of size into a disadvantage, by reducing the world's largest controlled theme park environment into more of the generic central Florida sprawl. A collection of theme parks and motels that make no effort to form a greater coherent whole.
By contrast, skyrides are all the rage. A great alternative to traverse short distances with obstacles, such as rivers, busy traffic, or even Medellin slums. Environmentally friendly, safe. And fun! Fun like ferryboats and monorails! Bravo if this comes to fruition.
I have always bemoaned the bussing system as unimaginative and dull for the passenger. A slap in the face of the Florida Project, which revolved around mass transport solutions. And of turning the blessing of size into a disadvantage, by reducing the world's largest controlled theme park environment into more of the generic central Florida sprawl. A collection of theme parks and motels that make no effort to form a greater coherent whole.
By contrast, skyrides are all the rage. A great alternative to traverse short distances with obstacles, such as rivers, busy traffic, or even Medellin slums. Environmentally friendly, safe. And fun! Fun like ferryboats and monorails! Bravo if this comes to fruition.
JohnD
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Perhaps it will look like the monorails.
Gondola Red, Gondola Coral, Gondola Purple, etc?
FigmentPigments
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I will be the first to admit that when I read this, I immediately thought they meant this:
They've been thinking about it for decades. It was always accepted the busses were finite.
They've looked at monorail. Personal pods. Boats. Trolley systems. And now this.
If they can negate weather stoppages it's appeal is clear. Relatively simple, relatively cheap and relatively reliable.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
This would seem to make more sense, however, an advantage to suspended car gondola systems (modern ones, at least) is that the cars can actually detach and move, in line, to a staging area for loading.Perhaps it will look like the monorails.
This allows filled cars to "pass" through on the current line, and allows for a more relaxed loading experience without stopping and starting the main system, as older systems required.
It also eases ADA requirements.
I saw a video once of how one of these modern systems work, with an animation of a multiple car loading platform...I will see if I can dig that up.
With this in mind, this choice of platform makes a lot more sense for Disney as opposed to the more "train based" options.
If there was a poll where I picked most likely person to know skyway bucket model names, I would've taken you. If we were gambling, I'd have to see the odds. If @marni1971 was 5-1 or higher, he'd be hard to pass up.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Polo!
peter11435
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Those would need permits with the relevant authorities but they would not necessarily need SFWMD permits or need to be included on these permits.
zakattack99
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- In the Parks
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So has this been Greenlit? Like I know Martin said that this is the plan, and I know Dan has proven it's existance with permits but like does this have funding? Like is this actually happening or is this just plans.
I really am excited for this I think this could be very cool and an asset to the transportation system. So I am hoping it has been approved and moves forward soon!
I really am excited for this I think this could be very cool and an asset to the transportation system. So I am hoping it has been approved and moves forward soon!
P_Radden
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I can not imagine them filing for permits unless it has been.