News People mover now reopened!

[donsullivan]

As much as I want this open I’d still prefer it to open with updates to the show scenes. Will that happen? Probably not lol.

My understanding was this effort is a 'break-fix' to resolve the train bumping on restart issue that triggered an injury lawsuit last year. If true, I would not expect any show element updates at all this time around. They are focused solely on fixing the vehicle bumping on a restart following that injury suit.

 

[HauntedPirate]

My long telephoto lens can confirm that they were running at least one Peoplemover train this afternoon.

 

[larryz]

My long telephoto lens can confirm that they were running at least one Peoplemover train this afternoon.

That tracks (see what I did there?) as another photo shows the long line of TTA PM cars no longer in open storage by Space Mountain.

 

[kbmum]

Peoplemover is doing test runs right now with empty cars.

 

[splashtest]

Peoplemover is doing test runs right now with empty cars.

Resorttv1 had it on their live stream today. Very exciting. Can’t wait to ride again.

 

[kbmum]

Resorttv1 had it on their live stream today. Very exciting. Can’t wait to ride again.

It’s still running. I spoke to a CM who said it was the first time in a long time it’s run, but that it wouldn’t be available for guests this week. The cars have been making a loud, grinding noise when they pass around parts of the Stitch building.

 

[Disone]

Sometime in Feb 2021: For the first time in MK history, the TTA People Mover has the longest wait time in the MK. lol

 

[DCBaker]

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

I don't really understand the lawsuits on this when the "collisions" have the same force and whiplash as one would expect running through a rollercoaster's trim breaks. I guess because it's not expected? I can't imagine the collision would cause bodily harm but perhaps I'm mistaken.

A fix for this that immediately spring to mind would be to add rocket rod-esque bumpers in the event of a bump and disclose to guests that such an event could occur for liability reasons. (Don't they already do this?) Alternatively, would it be feasible to just make it continuous like an omnimover or would that be too difficult to pull off.

 

[Squishy]

I don't really understand the lawsuits on this when the "collisions" have the same force and whiplash as one would expect running through a rollercoaster's trim breaks. I guess because it's not expected? I can't imagine the collision would cause bodily harm but perhaps I'm mistaken.

A fix for this that immediately spring to mind would be to add rocket rod-esque bumpers in the event of a collision and disclose to guests that such an event could occur for liability reasons. (Don't they already do this?) Alternatively, would it be feasible to just make it continuous like an omnimover or would that be too difficult to pull off.

I'm guessing not expected & the fact that you are not strapped in.

 

[marni1971]

I don't really understand the lawsuits on this when the "collisions" have the same force and whiplash as one would expect running through a rollercoaster's trim breaks. I guess because it's not expected? I can't imagine the collision would cause bodily harm but perhaps I'm mistaken.

A fix for this that immediately spring to mind would be to add rocket rod-esque bumpers in the event of a collision and disclose to guests that such an event could occur for liability reasons. (Don't they already do this?) Alternatively, would it be feasible to just make it continuous like an omnimover or would that be too difficult to pull off.

They already have bumpers.

I wouldn’t say it’s good, bad, heavy or light, but having been in a static car and “bumped” the impact would be enough to say knock a child who shouldn’t be standing on the seat to fall. I’d assume they could fall backwards. If it’s the rear seat they’re stood on you could guess what could happen. Not that I condone unsupervised children on a WEDway or standing up etc etc.

 

[donsullivan]

I'm guessing not expected & the fact that you are not strapped in.

Or children who do not remain seated either when in motion or stopped. A standing small child when bumped on a restart is likely to fall.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Should we anticipate seatbelts in the refurb? Seems like the next logical step.

 

[Surferboy567]

Could it be possible they are testing to see what would happen in the event of a bump? This is probably unlikely but supposedly that was the entire point of the refurb along with the track and control replacement.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Like the new theme: Sock-it Rods

 

[ToTBellHop]

Finally, a true thrill ride in MK. That kiddie coaster in a building nearby never did it for me.

Here’s some newly released concept artwork for the new PeopleMover opening in 2023:

 

[monothingie]

Well if it doesn't work out, they could always go the Rocket Rods route.

 

[kgoose23]

This is one of my favorite rides at the MK and it was missed during our Thanksgiving trip. I was hoping it would be ready for mid February, but that video does not look promising

 

[legwand77]

Could it be possible they are testing to see what would happen in the event of a bump? This is probably unlikely but supposedly that was the entire point of the refurb along with the track and control replacement.

that is excatly what they are doing.

 

[ToTBellHop]

that is excatly what they are doing.

When will this madness end?!?!

How many dummies have to die?