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[ford91exploder]

They will have vinyl wraps.

Just like ones at ski resorts then?

 

[JoeCamel]

Just like ones at ski resorts then?

No, these are the 'magical' wraps

 

[Kman101]

No, these are the 'magical' wraps

Sprinkled with pixie dust ...

 

[Skyman1971]

The stations will be different, but the bones of a Dopplemayr station will be visible.

So does that mean they have already selected a manufacturer, or is that speculation?

 

[po1998]

I apologize if this has already been mentioned, but is there a ballpark timeframe for the gondola system to be completed?

 

[Cesar R M]

That's actually way quicker than I was expecting. Even if it takes you 12 or so minutes to get there, that's still way faster than the boats. Probably better views than the buses as well.

Considering buses on busy days can take up to 45 minutes. Id take the gondolas too!

 

[SomeInternetGuy]

So does that mean they have already selected a manufacturer, or is that speculation?

This project has active construction permits, they're way past the "selecting a manufacturer" phase.

 

[danlb_2000]

I apologize if this has already been mentioned, but is there a ballpark timeframe for the gondola system to be completed?

@marni1971 has said it should be completed by the time Star Wars Land opens in 2019.

 

[dan8302]

Looking at the mock up of the route, the Epcot leg goes pretty close to the back of the France Pavilion, so much so that they may need to do some additional themeing on the back side of the building. It makes me wonder if either a) that is where the rumors of a new attraction for that pavilion are coming from, or b) they decided if we have to do some work on the back side, we might as well make it worth while.

 

[LongLiveTheKing]

I didn't read the last 100 pages but it was confirmed that this gondola system is definitely happening, right?

 

[nickys]

I didn't read the last 100 pages but it was confirmed that this gondola system is definitely happening, right?

Not by Disney yet! But by our awesome"insiders" who share what they can, when they can. And work has started I think.

And I have meant to post since spending a few evenings reading thie first 100 pages. A massive thanks to those of you who deduced all this from nothing more than some permits. I cannot fathom how you did it, but wow! That's all I can say. This is the thread I check each day now, far more than I should.

 

[Kman101]

I didn't read the last 100 pages but it was confirmed that this gondola system is definitely happening, right?

Not by Disney themselves, of course, but permits filed have shown that it is. A notice of commencement, I believe, was filed so that means construction is starting at some point soon, if it hasn't already. @danlb_2000

 

[RSoxNo1]

I'd be fine with the gondolas taking some design inspiration from the Tokyo monorail too. They have Mickey ear windows which differentiates it from a generic train, but are subtle enough to not be a gaudy distraction in the environments it travels through. That to me is how a customization should be done.
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Personally, I think the exterior of the Tokyo monorails make them look the likeliest monorails Disney has. The interiors however are awesome.

 

[brb1006]

Personally, I think the exterior of the Tokyo monorails make them look the likeliest monorails Disney has. The interiors however are awesome.View attachment 197982

Event the windows are themed.

 

[BEARSHOUSE4]

I say these gondolas are already in production. Somewhere in Europe probably, far away from prying eyes here. Once the towers are installed, the shipment arrives with the carriages, possibly cable as well. Strung and installed, viola! Just my take.....

 

[Lift Blog]

I say these gondolas are already in production. Somewhere in Europe probably, far away from prying eyes here. Once the towers are installed, the shipment arrives with the carriages, possibly cable as well. Strung and installed, viola! Just my take.....

Doppelmayr production facilities are in Salt Lake City, Utah; St. Jerome, Quebec; Wolfurt, Austria and Olten, Switzerland. In that last one you can literally see the gondolas from space and in Google Street View. Cable manufacturer Fatzer is in Romanshorn, Switzerland.

Just a guess, but Doppelmayr would probably love to install the ropeway components next winter when their construction teams are freed up from ski resort projects. They are building approximately 15 ski lifts in the US over the next six months and at least that many in summer 2018.

 

[Todd H]

I didn't read the last 100 pages but it was confirmed that this gondola system is definitely happening, right?

 

[RSoxNo1]

Event the windows are themed.

The Duffy monorail was even nicer. Plush seats that felt like a teddy bear.

 

[ford91exploder]

A salute to @danlb_2000 and their permit examination fu, On bringing us the best Disney news in a LONG time even I the resident curmudgeon is excited and pleased about this project! (and has no lingering doubts about whether it's actually happening)

 

[jt04]

Doppelmayr production facilities are in Salt Lake City, Utah; St. Jerome, Quebec; Wolfurt, Austria and Olten, Switzerland. In that last one you can literally see the gondolas from space and in Google Street View. Cable manufacturer Fatzer is in Romanshorn, Switzerland.

Just a guess, but Doppelmayr would probably love to install the ropeway components next winter when their construction teams are freed up from ski resort projects. They are building approximately 15 ski lifts in the US over the next six months and at least that many in summer 2018.

I like your time table. It makes some sense.

A salute to @danlb_2000 and their permit examination fu, On bringing us the best Disney news in a LONG time even I the resident curmudgeon is excited and pleased about this project! (and has no lingering doubts about whether it's actually happening)

2017, 2018 and 2019 will be amazing years for WDW

PS- so will 2020, 2021, 2022,......2032.........2071.......