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msteel
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I think one time we got an entire monorail to itself. It was after MK closing and we did a joyride from TTC to Epcot and back. The CM told us if we got off at Epcot we might not get another train that night.
iowamomof4
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If they have to rework the roofs for Skyliner evacuation, that could take forever! Not to mention, they would have to close buildings in Jamaica and Aruba while that type of construction is ongoing, I'm sure.
Luxe
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Quoting because the boss said it much more eloquently than I could ever hope to.
Grimley1968
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This isn't really new, but it's a nice relatively short video of the accidentally uncovered character wrapped gondola:
Goofyernmost
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Why is everyone saying Accidentally uncovered Gondola. Wasn't that running like that more then one day. If they wanted it covered they would have covered before it made a second run on the line.
NormC
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It is not simply a tarp that can be put back on. It is basically shipping protection that is form fitting and once it is removed it is trash.
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Incomudro
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Like the protective wraps new cars are clad in.
matchandahalf
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Hi all. I'm looking for assistance on where the Caribbean Beach gondola station is actually located. We have only 2 days to spend in Disney, and want to request the "land" and building closest to the station when we book Caribbean Beach for next summer, to maximize our time in HS and Epcot. We don't care if the room has a bad view or is far from the CB amenities, as we will just be sleeping there. I apologize if this question has already been the subject of discussion, but this thread has 938 pages, so I would not know where to begin to find the relevant posts. Many thanks!
iowamomof4
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Jamaica will be what you want.
Lensman
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iowamomof4
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Yep.
matchandahalf
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So grateful for your help, iowamomof4, and Lensmans. I spent a couple of hours this morning reading various sites that were posting updates on the work, and they were conflicting re: whether Jamaica or Aruba was the closest. I gather that CBR is as huge property and the transportation within it is not very quick, so I was concerned about requesting the right area for us. Thanks again for helping me get our trip off on the right foot.
So grateful for your help, iowamomof4, and Lensmans. I spent a couple of hours this morning reading various sites that were posting updates on the work, and they were conflicting re: whether Jamaica or Aruba was the closest. I gather that CBR is as huge property and the transportation within it is not very quick, so I was concerned about requesting the right area for us. Thanks again for helping me get our trip off on the right foot.
Blue circle is where the station is.
Lensman
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Interesting. There is another station (the Riviera station) just to the north of Aruba, where the new Riviera Resort is going up. However, I think everyone probably puts in as a second choice to the real CBR station because you'd have to make a short connection at the CBR station going to DHS, even though Epcot would be closer.So grateful for your help, iowamomof4, and Lensmans. I spent a couple of hours this morning reading various sites that were posting updates on the work, and they were conflicting re: whether Jamaica or Aruba was the closest. I gather that CBR is as huge property and the transportation within it is not very quick, so I was concerned about requesting the right area for us. Thanks again for helping me get our trip off on the right foot.
In my mind, it's also a second choice for some because it's unclear what the situation will be for EMD loading at the Riviera station.
I think the following map that @MisterPenguin posted earlier in this thread will give you a good feel for the overall Skyliner system:
Goofyernmost
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I suspect that the gondola can be taken off the line, don't you think?
mm121
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They could re cover it, but really no reason to since it coming off created some nice buzz online.
Goofyernmost
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Recover it or take it off the line, they always had that option. If they didn't take it down, they didn't care if it was up. Why would they? We all know that they existed didn't we. I did and just from reading this stuff. There is no better advertisement then word of mouth and creating a desire to leave them wanting more.
NormC
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Yes it could but that is not the point. We were discussing the cover. Once the genie is out of the lamp it doesn't matter.
Phil12
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Obviously it wasn't accidental. They have a dual WiFi thermometer in that gondola to measure the outside temperature and the toasty inside temperature.