Disney Skyliner - Gondola Transportation System

[s8film40]

When I worked there the only usual times the lines would get backed up is 1) One park's closing time was earlier than another (Like HHN, we'd back up in Kings Cross). 2) Trying to get over for a timed event or 3) a concert.

So basically anytime it was being primarily used for transportation versus as an attraction.

 

[OLSinFLA]

So basically anytime it was being primarily used for transportation versus as an attraction.

Yes, as in whenever everyone decided to use it at once. Just like any other transportation system. And even then the amount of people moved was pretty amazing

 

[Nick]

Yes, as in whenever everyone decided to use it at once. Just like any other transportation system. And even then the amount of people moved was pretty amazing

This will not be comparable even to HE as the hourly capacity will be much higher for the Skyliner. The amount of people it will be able to move within one hour will be equal to roughly 50-60 bus loads.

Which is why this system is getting built. As long as this system is working efficiently and is constantly moving, much like the peoplemover, lines won't get too long and they can also virtually stop bus traffic to ALL Gondola resorts. The plan is to only run buses to those resorts when the system has to shut down.

 

[Nick]

Rivera Station receiving it's roof:


Turn Station:


Caribbean Beach Station:


Pop Century/AoA Station:


DHS Station (queue roof recently added):

 

[Nick]

International Gateway station:


Rivera Station:


Caribbean Beach:


Pop/AoA (hey! there actually is one now!):


DHS:

 

[Alicia]

Disney Dish reporting that Skyliner will have on-board air conditioning. And that the capacity could be up to 16 per gondola (with standing room).

 

[JoeCamel]

Disney Dish reporting that Skyliner will have on-board air conditioning. And that the capacity could be up to 16 per gondola (with standing room).

Along with many other "facts" that do not line up with either the plans or what experts such as @Liftblog have posted. Seems they have their wires crossed again.....
You would think they might go look at the Doppelmayr order showing what they will deliver....

 

[Nick]

Disney Dish reporting that Skyliner will have on-board air conditioning. And that the capacity could be up to 16 per gondola (with standing room).

I don't trust a single word of that based on not only what we've heard from LiftBlog and Disney Insiders, but also based on that we've actually SEEN one of these cabins on the road. It had customized things like UV Protective glass, but otherwise, was very small (no way could fit 16, a monorail cabin barely does) and didn't have an AC unit on top like one would if it had it.

 

[Scott W.]

I've had a thought after reading about security in the other thread. Will security for this be before or after?

 

[Alicia]

I've had a thought after reading about security in the other thread. Will security for this be before or after?

At Epcot it looks like it’s after you disembark, same as the Friendship boats that dock at International Gateway.

 

[Nick]

At Epcot it looks like it’s after you disembark, same as the Friendship boats that dock at International Gateway.

For all stations it will be inside the security bubble as you will go through security before boarding the gondola. Security at the international gateway will be moved back as well as an expanded entrance.

 

[Alicia]

For all stations it will be inside the security bubble as you will go through security before boarding the gondola. Security at the international gateway will be moved back as well as an expanded entrance.

That makes sense, thanks.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

 

[Scott W.]

BREAKING: First Gondola Arrives for Disney Skyliner Station Testing at Hollywood Studios - Blog Mickey

 

[NuteGunrayWasFramed]

Well, that is, uh, quite the decision there, Disney.

 

[Scott W.]

I think the lack of air conditioning isn’t really going to be a big deal. I could see a system that blasts cold air into the cabins as they’re in the station and as long as the windows are heavily tinted with air flow, it should be more than bearable as it will only be a 5min journey.

 

[JungleSkip]

I think the lack of air conditioning isn’t really going to be a big deal. I could see a system that blasts cold air into the cabins as they’re in the station and as long as the windows are heavily tinted with air flow, it should be more than bearable as it will only be a 5min journey.

Have you been to Orlando in August? A blast of cold air ain't gonna do squat

 

[LieutLaww]

Pretty much all Gondola's in use around the world don't have a/c LiftBlog over at WDWMagic has said that its very rare for them to use a/c in the Gondola's

 

[JungleSkip]

Pretty much all Gondola's in use around the world don't have a/c LiftBlog over at WDWMagic has said that its very rare for them to use a/c in the Gondola's

I expect "very rare" from Walt Disney World.

 

[NuteGunrayWasFramed]

I expect "very rare" from Walt Disney World.

I was gonna say, you don't need AC in places where you'd normally need sky gondolas since they're used in places of higher elevations. Those cabins are going to be saunas.