Disney Skyliner - Gondola Transportation System

[GAcoaster]

Unless the people working on it currently are going to be working permanently after construction has finished, then this would be the first 'job opening' in the traditional sense.

The people building the Potter coaster aren't going to be operating it for example.

I actually know a couple of the CMs on the project. They've been with the project since the start and will continue after it's opened.

 

[Viator]

Just for the sake of posting, Disney published a Fun Facts for the upcoming Skyliner..

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I really don't see the issue with the gondola being too hot. Heck, people used to line up to ride the sky ride between Tomorrow Land & Fantasy Land. That moved kind of slow so it took a while to get from point A to Point B. Many parks still have those operating in the summer heat (BGW, Cedar Point etc), and they're usually packed with people.

These things are enclosed not open.

 

[Scott W.]

These things are enclosed not open.

As long as they have air flowing through them I don’t see a big deal.

Does seem to be a lot of negative Disney posting here recently.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

As long as they have air flowing through them I don’t see a big deal.

Does seem to be a lot of negative Disney posting here recently.

Try driving around orlando with just the windows cracked in a car, it’s still hot! Radiant heat man!

 

[Scott W.]

Try driving around orlando with just the windows cracked in a car, it’s still hot! Radiant heat man!

That's not the same though. It's closer to a convertible than a side window.

 

[Nick]

The airflow will also be coming up from the bottom of the cabin, so it will feel cooler than the actual air temp is.

We aren’t making things up here. Other very similar, if not hotter, climates use this same system (Brazil, Hong Kong) and it works just fine with no AC.

 

[GAcoaster]

As long as the cars are moving they'll have air flow. I dread the thought of the ride stopping in the hot sun. The monorails have the same problem if the power goes out and the air stops flowing which is why they are equipped with removable windows in the event of a breakdown. I'd guess these gondolas will have removable windows as well in case of breakdown.

 

[Scott W.]

As long as the cars are moving they'll have air flow. I dread the thought of the ride stopping in the hot sun. The monorails have the same problem if the power goes out and the air stops flowing which is why they are equipped with removable windows in the event of a breakdown. I'd guess these gondolas will have removable windows as well in case of breakdown.

I think this is the big concern people have. If the motors fail, they should still be able to pull the cars back into the station via a back up system before people cook to death in a greenhouse. Pick up your FP and exit through the gift shop.

Actually, I wonder if there will be a way for people to skip the queues for this.

 

[Nick]

Actually, I wonder if there will be a way for people to skip the queues for this.

It's not an attraction. It will operate just like the monorail as far as loading, only FAR more efficient. Lines for this will be constantly moving.

 

[GAcoaster]

I think this is the big concern people have. If the motors fail, they should still be able to pull the cars back into the station via a back up system before people cook to death in a greenhouse. Pick up your FP and exit through the gift shop.

I'm sure there will be backup power for this, the problem is if it takes ~10 minutes or so for it to kick in (which is often the case with stops on these things). It only takes a couple of minutes for people to panic and start calling 911 or worse.

 

[alomar]

Try driving around orlando with just the windows cracked in a car, it’s still hot! Radiant heat man!

As someone who lives in Phoenix Az and drives with the windows down when its 119 outside, I say.........what's the big deal?

 

[Nick]

Cable Preparations are underway:

PHOTOS: Preparations Underway to Install Cables at Hollywood Studios Disney Skyliner Station - Blog Mickey

 

[Imperius]

How are they going to handle handicap loading if they are always moving?

 

[Nick]

How are they going to handle handicap loading if they are always moving?

There is a section of the system where they can pull multiple gondolas off of the line and allow for guests that need it to load. The system will continue to move while they load the handicap guests.

 

[Imperius]

There is a section of the system where they can pull multiple gondolas off of the line and allow for guests that need it to load. The system will continue to move while they load the handicap guests.

Thanks. That’s good to know.

 

[Nick]

International Gateway:


Caribbean Beach:


Pop/AoA (Towers up in Lake):


Theming elements going up around Pop/AoA station:


DHS:

 

[Scott W.]

I forgot where I read it but a few people are expecting the first cables to start being installed this weekend.

 

[Nick]

I forgot where I read it but a few people are expecting the first cables to start being installed this weekend.

I wouldn't be surprised. November has always been the timeline that's been rumored for when they would go up anyway.

 

[Scott W.]

PHOTOS: Cable Installation Imminent for Disney Skyliner Gondola System at Walt Disney World - Blog Mickey