Yes, I agree, it is more likely to be capacitors.
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Yes, I agree, it is more likely to be capacitors.
Missing20K
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Powder coat them.
nickys
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Doug Means
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I thought ALL the gondolas were powered by movement, in that the MORE and higher you cause it to swing on the wire the more power they get!! Rock the boat, people!Hahaha! But how will it be powered???
Luxe
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Has there been any word of audio announcements that aren't safety or operations related? Similar to the voice over on the monorail as you pass through Epcot or make your way around Seven Seas Lagoon. I'm assuming they'll be reserved for loading and unloading messages but I haven't heard anything about any extra fluff while on board.
Also, have we seen any wrapped cabins yet? Last I remember hearing about them was people spotting them being tested with the tarps on but I don't recall seeing any photos of the themed wraps as of yet. Interested to know if @Lift Blog or anyone else has any experience riding in a wrapped cabin and can speak on the visibility through the wraps. I doubt I'm the only one who will be riding this for the view.
Also, have we seen any wrapped cabins yet? Last I remember hearing about them was people spotting them being tested with the tarps on but I don't recall seeing any photos of the themed wraps as of yet. Interested to know if @Lift Blog or anyone else has any experience riding in a wrapped cabin and can speak on the visibility through the wraps. I doubt I'm the only one who will be riding this for the view.
ImperfectPixie
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As someone who used to wrap vehicles for a living...most graphic wraps that go over windows are perforated, with little holes in a set pattern, so the graphic can be seen through. If you look closely around the rear (most often tinted) windows of some car models, you'll see that the black that goes around the window has the same effect, differing only in that it fades to nothing after an inch or so.
Janir
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Never thought about it until you mentioned that. why didn't they paint them go away green?
ABQ
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Expense, of course, is the only reason. I think only 2 have been painted in total? The most offensive unpainted ones being those in the middle of the Caribbean Beach resort.
mm121
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Definitely cost and maintenance reasons.
Galvanized is cheaper.
Hence why I never said they all needed to be painted, just woulda been nice to do a few at CBB that are right by the hotel rooms.
flynnibus
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Upkeep. Painted surfaces require regular cleaning and refreshes. galvanized surfaces are maintenance free for a very very long time.
Doug Means
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i wonder what this has to do with the gondolas??
flynnibus
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What do you think holds the cables up ?
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NobodyElse
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Seriously, can you elaborate on your question? I'm very intrigued about where you're heading with this.
Doug Means
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these poles are right in front of windows?
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ImperfectPixie
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There is at least one pole directly in front of rooms at CBR. Tim Tracker posted a pic of one...I believe it was room 5255. If the pole is 30 feet from the room, I'd be really surprised.
Doug Means
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so, if your riding in the gondola can you see into peoples rooms?
flynnibus
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No - the gondolas go OVER TOP of the resort... not along side of it.
The tower and windows thing is so distorted. The tower is near the guest buildings so is viewable from the walkways (exterior hallways) of the resort. And of course since a guest room has a window that faces the walkway (as is common in exterior hallway hotels).. one room ultimately faces the tower. Out that window that nearly everyone has blocked anyways.. because no one wants the hallway looking right into their room.