News Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to Epcot

[mattpeto]

Monorail to DHS was yes.

Thanks. I meant the 2nd phase of the skyliner.

But that's really cool they had monorail planned to DHS.

 

[marni1971]

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Thanks. I meant the 2nd phase of the skyliner.

But that's really cool they had monorail planned to DHS.

From what I know so far there’s no second phase. But I’m sure there’s an exec somewhere gushing about how good it is.

 

[rreading]

Thanks. I meant the 2nd phase of the skyliner.

But that's really cool they had monorail planned to DHS.

Back in the day, it would have made sense. They had the platform at Epcot which (I've heard) was intended for the expansion and it would have been a pretty short distance. That being said, I like the crescent lake boat/walking path connection in that area, so I don't miss the monorail for those hotels. And unless they had created an express, it would not have made sense to take a monorail from GF to TTC to the Epcot station to HS. Would have taken forever.

A direct path from TTC to HS maybe - but probably would have been just as expensive as starting from scratch.

 

[rreading]

From what I know so far there’s no second phase. But I’m sure there’s an exec somewhere gushing about how good it is.

It would make sense as an option to get guests from AKL to AK. I understand they've had other considerations as well - but certainly something would be nice.

 

[nbar]

Top of my head there were monorail stations proposed for the Yacht/Beach, Swolphin/Boardwalk and CBR.

A rendering of yours.

 

[doctornick]

In general, I think the biggest failing with the master planning if WDW is not having more resorts and “stuff” walking distance. This would help to alleviate some of the transportation needs and congestion.

In particular, for example, why isn’t AKL next to the entrance of DAK and walkable? I’m sure there’s argument about the animal areas at both, but that could have certainly been overcome. And it would have enhanced the dining options at DAK which were quite limited for years.

Same things could be said for maybe putting (say) the water parks next to resorts.

And the Epcot monorail line has buildable space along it. Why not a “fill in” station with a resort along the way?

 

[marni1971]

And the Epcot monorail line has buildable space along it. Why not a “fill in” station with a resort along the way?

There was a proposal for a resort (DVC if I recall) near the MK auto plaza on the Epcot line. This is the only suitable place land management / swamp wise.

 

[UNCgolf]

In general, I think the biggest failing with the master planning if WDW is not having more resorts and “stuff” walking distance. This would help to alleviate some of the transportation needs and congestion.

In particular, for example, why isn’t AKL next to the entrance of DAK and walkable? I’m sure there’s argument about the animal areas at both, but that could have certainly been overcome. And it would have enhanced the dining options at DAK which were quite limited for years.

Same things could be said for maybe putting (say) the water parks next to resorts.

And the Epcot monorail line has buildable space along it. Why not a “fill in” station with a resort along the way?

I wonder if there were environmental/regulatory reasons for not building more things close together.

 

[mattpeto]

I wonder if there were environmental/regulatory reasons for not building more things close together.

Plus, AK has the freedom to expand if needed.

I would think skyliner would eventually come to AK to AKL.

 

[CastAStone]

I wonder if there were environmental/regulatory reasons for not building more things close together.

That and a lot of the land Disney owns is unbuildable, or so swampy that while you could technically make it work the costs can’t be justified when you could just build nearby. Disney has put in footers only to watch them sink more than once.

 

[dreday3]

That and a lot of the land Disney owns is unbuildable, or so swampy that while you could technically make it work the costs can’t be justified when you could just build nearby. Disney has put in footers only to watch them sink more than once.

I'm terrified of sinkholes. An irrational fear? Yes. But reading this brought it back to the surface...

 

[Soluna16]

I'm a Geologist in the Orlando area if people have questions about the environmental impacts on property. I can assuage (or intensify) fears about sink holes!

 

[SplashZander]

I'm a Geologist in the Orlando area if people have questions about the environmental impacts on property. I can assuage (or intensify) fears about sink holes!

Do I have a higher chance of Mickey taking all my money or falling in a sinkhole?

 

[dreday3]

I'm a Geologist in the Orlando area if people have questions about the environmental impacts on property. I can assuage (or intensify) fears about sink holes!

What are my chances of being on Spaceship Earth and a sinkhole opening up and swallowing us all?

Or to keep on topic, what if I'm on Ratatouille?

(yes, I've thought about this)

 

[DisneyEthan]

Hey I am new to this side of the forums so, sorry if this has been asked recently, but any updated timetable for when Ratatouille might open?

 

[CastAStone]

I'm a Geologist in the Orlando area if people have questions about the environmental impacts on property. I can assuage (or intensify) fears about sink holes!

Am I correct that sinkholes that eat roads and buildings are typically more related to unanticipated changes in water flow vs building on soft land?

 

[CastAStone]

Hey I am new to this side of the forums so, sorry if this has been asked recently, but any updated timetable for when Ratatouille might open?

Soon!

Depending who you believe, “any day now” to mid March. Most here believe the people saying mid March.

 

[networkpro]

Do I have a higher chance of Mickey taking all my money or falling in a sinkhole?

 

[jaxonp]

Maybe I’m in the minority here but, I prefer the sky liner to the old decrepit slow moving monofails that Disney wants no part of anymore. Have I given in?

 

[UNCgolf]

Maybe I’m in the minority here but, I prefer the sky liner to the old decrepit slow moving monofails that Disney wants no part of anymore. Have I given in?

I wouldn't call it giving in. Nothing wrong with preferring the Skyliner.

I actually hate the Skyliner and wouldn't ride it except as an absolute last resort (which is why I have no plans to ever stay at any of the Skyliner resorts) and would much rather have an expanded (and upgraded) monorail, but it's all personal preference.