How about keeping the little flying greenhouses dry and cool(er) when they're not in use?
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mm121
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CB definitely has more construction going on than i realized.
Havent ever seen them do an entire temporary restaurant in a tent before, definitely not the most magical experience.
love how the sign calls the skyliner "innovative" when these systems have literally been around for decades and decades!!
now if it was a maglev, or a point to point electric pod transportation system then i'd say it was innovative.
the skyliner was the 'safe" "cheap" choice relative to doing anything new that would have risked the possibility of cost over runs
yea i'm a bit surprised they arent covering the storage yard, but i guess the thought is its just that a yard, and most of the cabins will be used most of the time anyways, and most days this system will run at least like 16-18 hours so not really much time for them to just be rotting away somewhere.
a little extra is nothing compared to what they do already and it wouldnt have to be done very often, think "highway" grass it only grows so tall
not sure of a solid reason, guess it was just a general assumption that this would have been indoor storage
brb1006
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With a special appearance of Clarice.Yep, it's a character dining experience with Chip and Dale's cousins!
Goofyernmost
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Yea, I'm sure it really isn't much more then that. It really isn't a concern for tourists how they store them and all the ones that remain hanging on the wire are actually exposed to more weather then those in the storage yard. One of the few non-issue, issues!
Sounds like this with a wall around it.
I can't believe they are leaving them out in the snow!
bhg469
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I don't even know how much panic there would be if floridians saw that much snow.I can't believe they are leaving them out in the snow!
cosmicgirl
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They do at Blizzard Beach.I can't believe they are leaving them out in the snow!
...it's a yungle
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Please allow the set up...
When I first rode the monorail, durring a two week visit in spring of ‘72 (I know, blessed!), I was mesmerized by this “unique” form of transportation. Quiet, electric, smooth and futuristic. My siblings and I looked forward to every opportunity to ride the monorail, particularly the pilot cabin view, kneeling on the v bench, faces pressed to the windscreen looking at the World go by and excited for what lie ahead. To us, it was an attraction at WDW. Simply, it was fun. And, children happy, make parents happy. I know well, today’s youth is not my youth, but I believe The Skyliner will be an attraction to many, both young and old. The buses have a role, advantages such as flexibility and great drivers for sure. However, boat, monorail, and gondola rides are far more unique and fun to many people worldwide, than a bus ride will ever be (I hear those with the boat/monorail and no a/c = not fun posts loading in their fingertips
).
I understand and agree with the “staggering cost” POV, but those decisions are above my pay grade, so I just accept it’s unfortunately now SOP for projects.
Therefore, assuming guests will survive the tragedies some predict
...
A unique form of Disney transportation, an addition, cleaner than buses, a first for many guests, who some will find fun and even consider it a B attraction, makes The Skyliner project a home run, imho. If Skyliner CM’s provide rumors to guests...grand slam!
(Proposal: those fearful of riding The Skyliner shall hearby be refered to as- Shyliners, and placed in a polka dot box on wheels)
When I first rode the monorail, durring a two week visit in spring of ‘72 (I know, blessed!), I was mesmerized by this “unique” form of transportation. Quiet, electric, smooth and futuristic. My siblings and I looked forward to every opportunity to ride the monorail, particularly the pilot cabin view, kneeling on the v bench, faces pressed to the windscreen looking at the World go by and excited for what lie ahead. To us, it was an attraction at WDW. Simply, it was fun. And, children happy, make parents happy. I know well, today’s youth is not my youth, but I believe The Skyliner will be an attraction to many, both young and old. The buses have a role, advantages such as flexibility and great drivers for sure. However, boat, monorail, and gondola rides are far more unique and fun to many people worldwide, than a bus ride will ever be (I hear those with the boat/monorail and no a/c = not fun posts loading in their fingertips
).I understand and agree with the “staggering cost” POV, but those decisions are above my pay grade, so I just accept it’s unfortunately now SOP for projects.
Therefore, assuming guests will survive the tragedies some predict
...A unique form of Disney transportation, an addition, cleaner than buses, a first for many guests, who some will find fun and even consider it a B attraction, makes The Skyliner project a home run, imho. If Skyliner CM’s provide rumors to guests...grand slam!
(Proposal: those fearful of riding The Skyliner shall hearby be refered to as- Shyliners, and placed in a polka dot box on wheels)
Nubs70
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Why are they wasting money on building pathways?
Movielover
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Maintenance and easy emergency access.
Very much so.Sounds like this with a wall around it.
Creathir
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And where in ANY of those quotes did I attack anyone??? I was just attempting to save the poster I was replying to the aggravation of being burned at the stake for daring ask a question about one of those topics.
And I certainly was not trying to start the argument up again, someone else had brought it up, I was offering my opinion on it in relation to the more recently discovered price tag of the project.
Look, just block me if I irritate you that much.
Sounds like this with a wall around it.
I can't believe they are leaving them out in the snow!
I realize that's a joke, but it actually does surprise me. Not because they are exposed to the snow, but because someone needs to clear snow out of the area. Either after a storm while there are no cars in the area, so they'll be able to move in. Or, after a storm with cars in the area and it's piled up between them, making the clearing job that much harder. Which isn't an issue in Florida, obviously.
I'm sure Disney has a smaller repair bay that does have a roof. Nobody likes to work in the rain on repairs. The other end of the line in the photo has an enclosed repair bay (I googled it, and ended up at LiftBlog seeing a photo).
I suppose for hurricanes, the concern is wind causing cars to swing. Walls and rails are probably enough to deal with this. A roof would really be about rain (not a concern), and debris in the air from above. Clearly, the feeling must be that walls will keep most wind blown sideways debris away. Still surprised.
andysol
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Haven’t read anything in this thread yet- but I have some concerns.
-Strollers and scooters loading. It’s going to have stops all the time, right?
-It’s going to be so hot. Why is there no air conditioning?
-The wind in Florida. It’s certainly going to affect reliability, right?
Im sure none of these topics have been brought up, and if they have, I can’t really be bothered to read any of this- so can someone answer these for me so I don’t have to look?
Only because I’m really busy.
-Strollers and scooters loading. It’s going to have stops all the time, right?
-It’s going to be so hot. Why is there no air conditioning?
-The wind in Florida. It’s certainly going to affect reliability, right?
Im sure none of these topics have been brought up, and if they have, I can’t really be bothered to read any of this- so can someone answer these for me so I don’t have to look?
Only because I’m really busy.
azox
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Sounds like this with a wall around it.
Will they be able to put all of the cabins in this storage area? or do they keep some of them on the lines all of the time?
Kamikaze
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They should all be able to be stored off the system. Some places leave some in the stations as storage as well as off the line.
I would figure the only time these are being stored is major weather events. Excluding spares and units under maintenance. Overnight they are going to leave them on the lines. Wouldn't make sense to cycle everything off every night and back on every morning.
truecoat
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To save the wave of attacks here you go.
It moves slow enough for people in wheelchairs and scooters to load. Videos have been posted of people doing so, much to the chagrin of naysayers.
With the cabins vented and sitting higher in the air, it should have adequate air flow for the short rides to the parks.
Air conditioning would reduce the overall capacity along with the technical challenges of keeping a battery pack charged.
The wind is much worse in mountainous terrain where these have been tried and tested for many many years. Florida winds are no problem.
Now you don't have to read the other pages. If you think what I said isn't sufficient, you need to read the other pages as arguing with the above points will only lead to heated arguments about you not reading the other pages.
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truecoat
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But you aren't talking about a highway, you are talking about an area that is swampy by nature. If for some reason the Skyliner stops operation, you probably don't want to wait for someone to mow down a path for the rescue vehicles.