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

[TheMaxRebo]

EPCOT line gondolas are uncovered

Also thought this angle shows what you would be able to see from inside EPCOT

https://twitter.com/x/status/1139595243467235334

 

[OSUZorba]

EPCOT line gondolas are uncovered

Also thought this angle shows what you would be able to see from inside EPCOT

https://twitter.com/x/status/1139595243467235334

I still think they will be a nice addition to the sight lines in EPCOT, especially since its around France.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Very nice.... but why still EPCOT vs Epcot. Nostalgia??

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Very nice.... but why still EPCOT vs Epcot. Nostalgia??

Just how I still think of it ... And this point it is what my phone has for auot-fill for it

 

[Hudmaster]

They are moving along efficiently with the Skyliner construction. It's probably too much to hope for that the gondolas might have soft openings by July 16th when we arrive at CBR. It will be such a shame as I look at that giant Skyliner hub in CBR while I'm getting on a bus!

 

[gap2368]

They are moving along efficiently with the Skyliner construction. It's probably too much to hope for that the gondolas might have soft openings by July 16th when we arrive at CBR. It will be such a shame as I look at that giant Skyliner hub in CBR while I'm getting on a bus!

Well depending on where you are at CBR you might not see the skyline at all. So if it is not up and running then you might be able to avoid it. But I get what your saying watching it at pop was fun but sad since I could not ride. Hoping your get to ride it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Video of uncovered gondolas at Epcot station and also views of Rat construction

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Close up of a splice in the cable

https://twitter.com/x/status/1139903048082493440

 

[OSUZorba]

Very nice.... but why still EPCOT vs Epcot. Nostalgia??

I never know which is right.

 

[ejgonz2]

One question I haven’t seen an answer to one way or another. Will you have to get off to transfer lines? For example when coming from POP/AOA will you have to get off at CBR to catch the HS or Epcot lines?

 

[rteetz]

One question I haven’t seen an answer to one way or another. Will you have to get off to transfer lines? For example when coming from POP/AOA will you have to get off at CBR to catch the HS or Epcot lines?

Yes

 

[Dr.Mickey]

One question I haven’t seen an answer to one way or another. Will you have to get off to transfer lines? For example when coming from POP/AOA will you have to get off at CBR to catch the HS or Epcot lines?

CBR is the only change station.

I have a follow-up. I’ve been assuming that everyone has to get off at CBR (there is no through-line). Am I right about this?

 

[CheeseheadDave]

I never know which is right.

When the park first opened, and it was the "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow", it was known as "EPCOT Center". In the mid-90s, Disney dropped the "Center" and the acronym and the park was rebranded as just plain "Epcot".

 

[rteetz]

CBR is the only change station.

I have a follow-up. I’ve been assuming that everyone has to get off at CBR (there is no through-line). Am I right about this?

Correct.

 

[rteetz]

Updated Skyliner list

 

[JerseyGirl]

It is the largest of all the stations with three lines coming in and out.

My guess is this would be the final piece...looks great,

 

[figmentfinesse]

If this was going to open pre-Galaxy’s Edge, would we have already heard about it?

 

[scrappinginontario]

If this was going to open pre-Galaxy’s Edge, would we have already heard about it?

Not necessarily. Since it’s a mode of transportation it may be announced or it may open quietly.

 

[joelkfla]

If this was going to open pre-Galaxy’s Edge, would we have already heard about it?

I wouldn't expect any advance notice. One day, it will just be carrying passengers. That way, if there are any problems, they can just shut it down for a while with no need for an explanation.

It's not uncommon for an opening ceremony, if any is planned, to be held after something has been operating for a while.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I wouldn't expect any advance notice. One day, it will just be carrying passengers. That way, if there are any problems, they can just shut it down for a while with no need for an explanation.

It's not uncommon for an opening ceremony, if any is planned, to be held after something has been operating for a while.

Fully agree - and they may delay that "opening ceremoney" into the fall (which is the timeframe they have given for the opening of it) - but yeah, I think they will just open it one day

Now, I would expect to see some reports from bloggers, etc before there of seeing cast members riding and stuff though so I am sure for those that follow such things there will be some notice that it may open soon