Seven Dwarves Mine Ride Construction

[Skibum1970]

So, in looking at the aerials, we can see footers on the end closest to the new Dumbo. Question is, will they construct this ride in the same fashion as Expedition Everest, with the coaster built in conjunction with the framing of the mountain or will they construct the mountain and coaster separately? I am guessing that they will build them at the same time in order to disguise what the ride is like.:shrug:

 

[Murphketeer]

So, in looking at the aerials, we can see footers on the end closest to the new Dumbo. Question is, will they construct this ride in the same fashion as Expedition Everest, with the coaster built in conjunction with the framing of the mountain or will they construct the mountain and coaster separately? I am guessing that they will build them at the same time in order to disguise what the ride is like.:shrug:

It will also reduce the construction time of the ride to build them simultaneously. I am sure they will go that direction.

 

[NoChesterHester]

So, in looking at the aerials, we can see footers on the end closest to the new Dumbo. Question is, will they construct this ride in the same fashion as Expedition Everest, with the coaster built in conjunction with the framing of the mountain or will they construct the mountain and coaster separately? I am guessing that they will build them at the same time in order to disguise what the ride is like.:shrug:

I strongly doubt "disguising" is in the contractors vocabulary. They will go with the method that causes the least conflict and rework.

 

[stitch2008]

This is just me, but I do like it when coasters are built the way Everest was. Where the coaster and mountain structure were built at once. Personally, I prefer it when a park puts the coaster together, ensures that its all proper, and then move on. Thats just me of course.:shrug:

 

[Grumpy-Fan]

Is this going to be a coaster like BTMRR, EE or Barnstormer?

 

[Master Yoda]

Is this going to be a coaster like BTMRR, EE or Barnstormer?

From what we have been told it will be somewhere in between.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

From what we have been told it will be somewhere in between.

In between BTMRR and Barnstormer...because I'd say that BTMRR is between EE and Barnstormer.

 

[Master Yoda]

In between BTMRR and Barnstormer...because I'd say that BTMRR is between EE and Barnstormer.

And you would be correct. I think the mine coaster will be pretty close to BTMRR just not quite as long and not quite as thrilling.

 

[Grumpy-Fan]

Thanks for the info. Judging by the footprint in the aerial photos it appears to be relatively small but still highly intrigueing.

 

[marni1971]

Not very long but quite pleasent. Think SWSA in feel and time but with outdoor bits. And swings on the corners.

 

[JEANYLASER]

Seven Dwarfs Mine Ride will have stand by lines and Fast Pass lines?

 

[RSoxNo1]

Seven Dwarfs Mine Ride will have stand by lines and Fast Pass lines?

Yes, there will be Fastpass on the attraction.

 

[PorterRedkey]

If it is true that the ride will have 2 lift hills, does that mean they will be able to run 4 trains at a time or only 3?
Will the unload/load be like BTMRR or SM?

Does anyone have an idea what the projected hourly capacity is?

Just hoping it has enough to handle all the people who are going to want to ride the coaster on the mountain right in the middle of Fantasyland. It is sure to be quite popular!

 

[RSoxNo1]

If it is true that the ride will have 2 lift hills, does that mean they will be able to run 4 trains at a time or only 3?
Will the unload/load be like BTMRR or SM?

Does anyone have an idea what the projected hourly capacity is?

Just hoping it has enough to handle all the people who are going to want to ride the coaster on the mountain right in the middle of Fantasyland. It is sure to be quite popular!

As far as I know there will be 4 trains. Each train contains 6 cars, each car seats 4 guests in 2 rows of 2 for a total of 24 guests per train.

Earlier reports had 6 vehicles of 4 cars per vehicle, but that appears to have changed on more recent concept art.

I'm not sure if that means 4 vehicles at once or 4 vehicles total. As for the hourly capacity, I thought I saw 1400 somewhere.

 

[Mike730]

As far as I know there will be 4 trains. Each train contains 6 cars, each car seats 4 guests in 2 rows of 2 for a total of 24 guests per train.

Earlier reports had 6 vehicles of 4 cars per vehicle, but that appears to have changed on more recent concept art.

I'm not sure if that means 4 vehicles at once or 4 vehicles total. As for the hourly capacity, I thought I saw 1400 somewhere.

If there is indeed 24 people per train, and it accommodates 1400 guests per hour, that means a train leaves the station at a rate of just under 1 per minute. So, if there are 4 trains running at a time, each ride can be somewhere around 4 minutes (including time spent boarding and unboarding).

 

[PorterRedkey]

As far as I know there will be 4 trains. Each train contains 6 cars, each car seats 4 guests in 2 rows of 2 for a total of 24 guests per train.

Earlier reports had 6 vehicles of 4 cars per vehicle, but that appears to have changed on more recent concept art.

I'm not sure if that means 4 vehicles at once or 4 vehicles total. As for the hourly capacity, I thought I saw 1400 somewhere.

I see, so I guess this would use a BTMRR style load/unload platform instead of the separate load / unload platforms.

Thanks for the info!

 

[danlb_2000]

There is a diagram in this post of the layout of the ride that Lee did a while back:

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showpost.php?p=4427441&postcount=117

 

[JEANYLASER]

Yes, there will be Fastpass on the attraction.

thanks RSoxNo1 for the info!

 

[JimJam]

From the aerial photos it doesnt look very large... looks like not enough room for a coaster.
Just saying

 

[Condorman]

From the aerial photos it doesnt look very large... looks like not enough room for a coaster.
Just saying

You're right. They made a mistake. Somebody call TDO and tell them to scrap the whole thing. Start again in 2017.