On my latest trip to Walt Disney World, this month, I noticed that the Seven Dwarves Mine Train was temporarily closed quite often. Anyone have insight as to why this particular ride is so frequently closed?
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Seven Dwarves Mine Train Frequently Breaking Down?
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dstrawn9889
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outdoor rollercoaster... does not run when raining/wet
sxeensweet
Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
It's been raining/storming a lot this past month. 
I had suspected it was as such, however we had quite consistently clear weather on our trip and it was still closed for some time, though that may be the reason on many occasions.
PhotoDave219
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Because it's Disney?
Everything is always breaking.
Everything is always breaking.
Nemo14
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including promises....
DisneyGentleman
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They are clearly cutting back on the dwarfs hours.
MonorailLover
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They must not be reaching their quota on diamonds.....
It's been raining/storming a lot this past month.
Rain might be an issue for some older coasters, but unless there's lightning in the area, most roller coasters (at least at Disney) are able to operate normally. I mean, rain doesn't effect Expedition Everest.
NelleBelle
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Those union regulations are a beast!
GeneralZod
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Heads up @PhotoDave219. I think ford91explorer hijacked your account.
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Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
If it's raining hard they usually shut them down. For a lighter rain no but a hard rain they do.
If it's raining hard they usually shut them down. For a lighter rain no but a hard rain they do.
Ah, that was never our policy when I worked Everest, but that was the only outdoor roller coaster I ever worked.
PhotoDave219
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Nah, just stuff I hear from front line CMs. Rides go down constantly. Fact of life.
Unfortunately, not enough time to do necessary maintenance that would prevent huge rehabs
MonorailLover
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BTMRR broke down while I was on in Paris, and they told us it was common that it broke down, and people had to be evacuated, Atleast 3 times DAILY. Even though it's not as bad here, it is Atleast better than Paris.
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Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
Maybe EE does not but I have never tried to ride that one in pouring down rain. Haha! But maybe the technology on 7DMT with the swinging cars and such is an issue with really heavy rain. Who knows! Lol
Pam Hates Penguins
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Because it's Disney? That's kind of rude. Not everything breaks down frequently.
Maybe EE does not but I have never tried to ride that one in pouring down rain. Haha! But maybe the technology on 7DMT with the swinging cars and such is an issue with really heavy rain. Who knows! Lol
Possibly. I think BTMR can be temperamental in the rain due to it's age, but I just assumed newer coasters wouldn't have that problem. But yeah, like you said, maybe there are other factors with 7DMT that cause rain to be an issue.
PhotoDave219
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No Pam, you hating Penguins is rude!