Disney Skyliner (Gondola Transportation System) Read Post 1 Now Open!

[DanBoris]

I would hesitate to say anything is confirmed until it's actually been seen unless it's by someone that is actually working on installing it, anything else is just speculation.

You can clearly see the three bull wheel configuration at the turn station and Riviera which means one continuous line through it.

 

[OSUZorba]

I would hesitate to say anything is confirmed until it's actually been seen unless it's by someone that is actually working on installing it, anything else is just speculation.

You can tell from the pictures of the actual construction, the standard Doppelmayr design, and industry experts have confirmed it as well. There are three bullwheels at the turns, there would only be two if they were separate cables, the turn stations also don't have drive systems.

 

[Iowamomof4]

So are we saying it is a SURE thing that the Skyway won't open in May? Like 100%? Not even soft openings?

I'm thinking I might have to move to a different resort just so I don't see the darn thing mocking me the whole time (so close, yet so far away).

 

[scrappinginontario]

So are we saying it is a SURE thing that the Skyway won't open in May? Like 100%? Not even soft openings?

I'm thinking I might have to move to a different resort just so I don't see the darn thing mocking me the whole time (so close, yet so far away).

I believe it’s very safe to say it will not be open to guests in May.

 

[rteetz]

So are we saying it is a SURE thing that the Skyway won't open in May? Like 100%? Not even soft openings?

I'm thinking I might have to move to a different resort just so I don't see the darn thing mocking me the whole time (so close, yet so far away).

I believe it’s very safe to say it will not be open to guests in May.

I wouldn’t say for sure not but it’s unlikely. Full cabin testing begins in April.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I wouldn’t say for sure not but it’s unlikely. Full cabin testing begins in April.

Thanks.

 

[KYMickey]

I wouldn’t say for sure not but it’s unlikely. Full cabin testing begins in April.

For a normal gondola system at a ski resort they going to operation of bodily after full cabin testing is done. I don't bully see why this 1 should be any different. It's not as if this system is anything unusual and in some ways is even simpler because it doesn't have a huge elevation changes that one at a ski resort does. I know Disney must be cautious for obvious reasons but caution can only go so far.

 

[rteetz]

For a normal gondola system at a ski resort they going to operation of bodily after full cabin testing is done. I don't bully see why this 1 should be any different. It's not as if this system is anything unusual and in some ways is even simpler because it doesn't have a huge elevation changes that one at a ski resort does. I know Disney must be cautious for obvious reasons but caution can only go so far.

Oh I know. The info I have and that’s been rumored is initial testing in January, cabin testing in April, and full operation by September.

 

[hertamaniac]

I saw a nighttime video showing they started gondola "hook/arm" testing on a cable a few days ago between CBR and DH.

 

[joelkfla]

I saw a nighttime video showing they started gondola "hook/arm" testing on a cable a few days ago between CBR and DH.

Yes, someone who has experience with aerial gondolas said it most likely was not an actual "test", but just putting weight on the cable to aid in the cable stringing.

 

[dina444444]

Looks like that gondola car getting the wrap placed on it the other day was for a destination d panel reveal

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Photo of gondola with Mickey next to it for size comparison. Supposedly attendees will be able to get closer later on

 

[joelkfla]

Photo of gondola with Mickey next to it for size comparison. Supposedly attendees will be able to get closer later on

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Nice photo, but unfortunately doesn't give a good idea of the seating capacity due to the oblique angle.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Nice photo, but unfortunately doesn't give a good idea of the seating capacity due to the oblique angle.

Yeah, attendees are supposed to have closer access to it later so I am sure we will get more about that and how ECVs and strollers will fit, etc then

 

[OSUZorba]

Yeah, attendees are supposed to have closer access to it later so I am sure we will get more about that and how ECVs and strikers will fit, etc then

Do you think Disney would let Strikers ride on it?

 

[The Pho]

Do you think Disney would let Strikers ride on it?

They'll encourage it. After all the heat and gators and plummeting to their doom, there won't be any strikers left to deal with.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Some close up shots/different angles. Doors still closed so hard to tell how well strollers/strikers will fit

 

[OSUZorba]

The wrap is cute, but it will make it hotter.

 

[jhoannam]

We are just going to miss it.

 

[Sweettears]

The wrap is cute, but it will make it hotter.

I’m not a gondola technician but I don’t see how this would make any difference. It seems similar to saying the paint job will make them hotter.