With so many variables and Florida Thunder storms I doubt that will happen often. I don't think the canopy qualifies as enough coverage for lightning are in the area.
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With so many variables and Florida Thunder storms I doubt that will happen often. I don't think the canopy qualifies as enough coverage for lightning are in the area.
Disney Analyst
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Didn’t catch this yesterday, but the unnamed place has photos of entry tunnel into building opened up again.
jt04
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It does. Whether they still run the trains is another story. Most lightning would hit Space Mountain or the Tron show building anyway. The canopy probably has more ground connections than both combined.
That is a clasduc misconception oh how lightning rods and buildings work. Most peoole are struck and killed from the off shoots rather than the main bolt.
mergatroid
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In fairness it applies to many attractions with outdoor elements and parks have been coping for decades with that. God forbid anybody pay to go to IOA of a day with lightning expected
jt04
Well-Known Member
Certainly. I've always say ultimately lightning does what it wants. But I would feel very safe under that canopy.
IoA is a cluster during a storm warning. It’s the main failing of the park.In fairness it applies to many attractions with outdoor elements and parks have been coping for decades with that. God forbid anybody pay to go to IOA of a day with lightning expected
Jrb1979
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Yes let's put every attraction inside a building.
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ToTBellHop
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Works for USO.Yes let's put every attraction inside a building.
mergatroid
Well-Known Member
To be honest we usually go October/November to catch HHN so less thunder and lightning than in the Summer. However anytime we're doing IOA, we do a weather check first.
You said it.Yes let's put every attraction inside a building.
I wouldn’t be so daft.
Disney Analyst
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Yes let's put every attraction inside a building.
I mean not every… but they could use a few more indoor attractions…
SpectroMickey85
Active Member
Super excited to ride this! If Im understanding correctly the earliest projected opening would be Spring? Might they have the lighted canopy up and running this fall and, hate to get my hopes up here but maaaybe the Rail Road? 
haha. (Apologies if this has been asked a million times.)
haha. (Apologies if this has been asked a million times.)
jt04
Well-Known Member
Super excited to ride this! If Im understanding correctly the earliest projected opening would be Spring? Might they have the lighted canopy up and running this fall and, hate to get my hopes up here but maaaybe the Rail Road?
It certainly appears to be the goal.
JoeCamel
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Safety? any china vids show this technique?
jt04
Well-Known Member
I don't think they have anything like osha in china. Oh, the irony.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
The netting is a similar color to the clear panels that will cover the canopy, maybe they decided to take the cheaper route here.
trainplane3
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I was thinking they're there to assist with installation. Something along the lines of a "safety net" in the event initial mounting fails.The netting is a similar color to the clear panels that will cover the canopy, maybe they decided to take the cheaper route here.
Looks somewhat similar here (like they were removed as the canopy was finalized):
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