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WEDway to Contemporary
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olinecoach61
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I like the idea!
How inexpensive is it?
Don't start! Lol
What, asking legitimate questions?
Notice I used the word "relatively" inexpensive. The proper question would have been "relative to what?"
In which case, the answer is "relative to length of track." In other words, its inexpensive compared to similar systems with longer running track length, which may still be relatively expensive.
In the case of the later, a pedestrian walkway is the variable for comparison, "relatively" speaking.
So, if I understand you correctly, TDO should build a WEDWay to the Contemporary because it would be cheaper than a WEDway to Downtown Disney?
Relatively speaking, yes.
And because it would be awesomely cool!
Cheaper than to the Polynesian. Outrageously unrealistically expensive to DTD.
So are we talking $50, $1000, $1,452,357.28?
If you can measure the length of track, I might be able to crunch some numbers and come up with an estimated figure, based on the cost of other systems...
Tom
Beta Return
Why would there be a need to take guests from the Contemporary directly into Tomorrowland? There's a monorail and a "relatively short" walking path right to the main turnstiles...which happen to be the only means through which to tender media. Adding a third (and unnecessary) method of transportation to the park - not to mention one that serves only one resort hotel - would not only be a waste of money, but would require the addition of yet another park entry point.
It goes the wrong way. It has to go all around, passed the TTC, Polynesian, and Grand Floridan. Walking to currently faster. I forget if this is for going to or coming from the MK.
DL has an entry in TL for the monorail. DCA has a gate for one of the hotels there. Let's not forget also that it wasn't a big deal to add a gate (International Gateway) at EC at WS. NextGen can also help automate the process.
The Contemporary monorail station gets real unpleasant during peak hours. The Contemporary is already is one of the most expensive resorts in the property. This would increase the value, along with demand for the added convenience, and may also rationalize a slight increase in room rates.
The WEDway PeopleMover continuously loads, meaning there's no wait for trains to arrive. Also, the system is basically an elevated automated electric tram; and is, therefore light weight and does not require the heavy support infrastructure of systems like monorail.
The current TTA load area can be converted as a station and park entry point.
Funny, we are still waiting for the costs of that other system you supposedly were ready to send to the "engineers".....
Let me get this straight. You do not have the ability to go onto Bing maps and trace a route, and you want me to trust your math in computing the construction costs for an elevated WEDway? Let me guess, you will also need me to provide the cost and quantity of the concrete, steel, labor, trains, magnets, etc as well.
By now you should know the protocol.
You know me. I keep hoping on a little personal growth.
Let me try summoning some....
It's just a freakin idea, people. I'm not a freak'n Imagineer! If I were paid doing it, sure, I'll even walk between TL and the Contemporary with a yard stick and a note pad, take measurements, and calculate every line item on a spread sheet! Im just some Disney fan with an armchair-engineered bad-a$$ed idea. Geez
Then do not claim "relatively inexpensive to build!" if you can not even arrive at a ball park price.
Why not, if its true? It's as true as 2 + 2 = 4. Building ANY elevated structure of length within walking distance is relatively inexpensive compared to the same type of structure of my longer length.