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[Goofyernmost]

The gondolas aren't scary, but there are people who will be scared to go on them.

But, it is a dilemma as to why it cannot be understood that to avoid riding a Gondola all one has to do is not book a room at one of the service hotels or call a Minnie Van. I'm pretty sure that no one is going to force anyone, at gunpoint, to go on them. No one forces anyone to go on RnRC, ToT or Mission: Space "Orange" do they? I have no idea what they are going to do with initial startup, but, I would bet my life's savings that whatever it is it will be temporary when it comes to running buses along with the Gondola's.

 

[joelkfla]

No one forces anyone to go on RnRC, ToT or Mission: Space "Orange" do they?

Attractions to Transportation =
Apples to Oranges

 

[NormC]

Before everyone decides what is wrong with a system before it opens, maybe we should all just have hope that they actually built a good system that works and is fun! I'll be looking forward to the opening, soft or otherwise!

Live the Magic!

I am looking forward to it as well. I am very excited about the Skyliner and have been a supporter since day 1. Not sure why you quoted me.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Too bad Disney didn't put a Skyliner station on top of the Riviera...

Well, for one way traffic from Riviera rooftop, there's always a zip line to the gondola station.

 

[note2001]

Well, for one way traffic from Riviera rooftop, there's always a zip line to the gondola station.

It would be environmentally friendly too!

 

[Obobru]

If the buses are being cut how many jobs will be cut as surely to save money you need to get rid of drivers. Also why are they adding more buses to the fleet? Are more buses due to be retired than they are adding? Surely we should see a reduction in the buses in the next year of what 10-20 buses? Maybe more?

 

[JayKZ]

The gondolas aren't scary, but there are people who will be scared to go on them.

Fortunately for them, WDW has a wide variety of accomodations at different price points to serve their lodging needs, the majority of which are not served by the Skyliner gondolas.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Attractions to Transportation =
Apples to Oranges

That wasn't the point, the point is that this isn't a secret and just like those things in the parks, this can also be avoided. All it takes is an IQ of about 5.

 

[danlb_2000]

But, it is a dilemma as to why it cannot be understood that to avoid riding a Gondola all one has to do is not book a room at one of the service hotels or call a Minnie Van. I'm pretty sure that no one is going to force anyone, at gunpoint, to go on them. No one forces anyone to go on RnRC, ToT or Mission: Space "Orange" do they? I have no idea what they are going to do with initial startup, but, I would bet my life's savings that whatever it is it will be temporary when it comes to running buses along with the Gondola's.

Totally agree.

 

[Goofyernmost]

If the buses are being cut how many jobs will be cut as surely to save money you need to get rid of drivers. Also why are they adding more buses to the fleet? Are more buses due to be retired than they are adding? Surely we should see a reduction in the buses in the next year of what 10-20 buses? Maybe more?

I'm sure that there is a lot of turnover in transportation. Some will be relocated, or just allow attrition due to people moving on. Many of the drivers are retired and working only part time anyway and some are deciding that they really want to retire leaving openings. I don't think that any driver that wants to stay will not be fit in someplace. And then there are the others that have attitude and will be allowed to go their own way.

 

[peter11435]

Yeah....Those gondolas are just sounding better and better huh.

Good thing the gondolas were designed with ventilation.

 

[pdude81]

I thought I might die of heat stroke but I literally can't even.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

I thought I might die of heat stroke but I literally can't even.

Odd.

 

[Cosmic Commando]

Scary is the idea that I might be left in a gondola overnight when they shut down the system

Challenge accepted!

 

[trainplane3]

Good thing the gondolas were designed with ventilation.

At this point if people don't understand sealed box (monorail) vs box with openings (gondola) then it's hopeless.

Also: Guess what a bus without A/C would be like? A sealed box until you open the windows. You can even simulate the same thing with your very own car!

 

[larryz]

If the buses are being cut how many jobs will be cut as surely to save money you need to get rid of drivers. Also why are they adding more buses to the fleet? Are more buses due to be retired than they are adding? Surely we should see a reduction in the buses in the next year of what 10-20 buses? Maybe more?

They still need busses & drivers to get to AK and MK.

 

[Incomudro]

People that think the gondolas are scary should also find the monorail scary.

Really bad comparison.
Granted, some people may be afraid of both.
But, you're really trying to compare a train sitting on a on a concrete platform vs a small box that hangs on a cable.
Size of the vehicle aside, one has a solid support under it and one has air.

 

[Kamikaze]

And today a monorail broke down on the way to Magic Kingdom from the Grand Floridian.

It was so hot on the stalled car that the guests had to start opening emergency windows to try to stay cool.

Yeah....Those gondolas are just sounding better and better huh.

Once again, a system designed to operate with AC is different than one designed to operate without it.

 

[joelkfla]

They still need busses & drivers to get to AK and MK.

... and to DHS from all the MK, DS, & DAK area resorts, including the All Stars. I think Disney is hoping that increased attendance at DHS, and later Epcot, will generate a net increase in bus ridership.

 

[Kamikaze]

If the buses are being cut how many jobs will be cut as surely to save money you need to get rid of drivers. Also why are they adding more buses to the fleet? Are more buses due to be retired than they are adding? Surely we should see a reduction in the buses in the next year of what 10-20 buses? Maybe more?

More like the buses (and drivers) that aren't being used here will be used for other routes.