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[jrhwdw]

Do we think Rivera Station will be open on the 29th or not? Is that another Media weekend with ROE, EF, and now Skyliner?

 

[Jon81uk]

That's later than I expected.

They could still soft-open early though?

 

[Rteetz]

Do we think Rivera Station will be open on the 29th or not? Is that another Media weekend with ROE, EF, and now Skyliner?

I don't see why not. CBR rooms on that side can use it.

 

[Soluna16]

On the plus side we're now basically getting something new every month for like half a year.

 

[Rteetz]

They could still soft-open early though?

Oh sure. I wouldn't be surprised if they did.

 

[starri42]

Do we think Rivera Station will be open on the 29th or not? Is that another Media weekend with ROE, EF, and now Skyliner?

Why would they pay cast members to man a station that services a resort that isn't open yet? I can see one or two people in case of an emergency, but it seems weird that they'd have people boarding and disembarking there, unless they expect people walking over from Caribbean Beach.

 

[pdude81]

If they wanted to open all lines at once to avoid confusion, they had to wait until the beefed up Epcot entrance was done. I'm hopeful that they will still soft open the other two lines ahead of that and let it be an "at your own risk" situation

 

[HauntedPirate]

So, according to the Disney Parks YouTube channel, Skyliner opening is September 29.

Well, that means it will open well in advance of SW:GE's "true opening" of December 5.

Someday, I'd love to know the true story behind the opening of this plus the delays in MMRR and RotR.

 

[Rob562]

Why would they pay cast members to man a station that services a resort that isn't open yet? I can see one or two people in case of an emergency, but it seems weird that they'd have people boarding and disembarking there, unless they expect people walking over from Caribbean Beach.

There are rooms at CBR that are closer to the Riviera station than 75% of the rooms at the Riviera resort are.

-Rob

 

[pdude81]

And as far as the Riviera station goes, do we not think they have the "technology" (read: switch or latch) to tell the doors not to open on that turn much like they won't at the Boardwalk turn?

 

[GlacierGlacier]

The good news is that TSTSNBN loses face once again.

I can't seem to find that article of theirs anymore...

 

[Lift Blog]

And as far as the Riviera station goes, do we not think they have the "technology" (read: switch or latch) to tell the doors not to open on that turn much like they won't at the Boardwalk turn?

Yes, they have the capability. I hope it will open anyways given the proximity to parts of CBB.

 

[jaxj21]

I can't seem to find that article of theirs anymore...

I was hoping for an excuse where they "mistakenly" fat-fingered 8s instead of 9s (8/28 vs 9/29)

 

[cosmicgirl]

Yes, they have the capability. I hope it will open anyways given the proximity to parts of CBB.

Will you book your trip based on this info, or will you wait until there's a soft opening and then hop on a plane?

 

[marni1971]

If they wanted to open all lines at once to avoid confusion, they had to wait until the beefed up Epcot entrance was done.

It won’t be complete.

Only a month behind. Not bad considering.

 

[Kenshin_elite]

Man I'm just striking out with hope for my trip. Maybe they'll soft open sooner?

 

[wdwmagic]

Here is some drone footage

 

[danlb_2000]

Man I'm just striking out with hope for my trip. Maybe they'll soft open sooner?

I have the same problem, I thought for sure these would be open in time for my September trip.

 

[tissandtully]

Here is some drone footage

TPI is stating they aren't sure if Skyliner is for everyone or just resort guests still. I didn't think that was still up in the air? Pretty sure it's available to everyone, right?

 

[HoldenC]

Woo hoo! Can't wait to ride on opening day!!