How about a new SKYLINER Route !

[DonMacGregor]

Doubt Disney would even consider this for DS (or a stop at SSR convenient to DS). It would just encourage people to park there to go to the parks and avoid parking fees.

This times 1000.

 

[AstroBlasters]

So at a time Disney is trying to cut $4-5B in spending and firing thousands of executives you think that some of those executives are going to recommend a million dollar infrastructure project to aging sold out DVC resorts?

And you think that DVC members who purchased those resorts will want to see their dues go up substantially?

 

[DonMacGregor]

So at a time Disney is trying to cut $4-5B in spending and firing thousands of executives you think that some of those executives are going to recommend a million dollar infrastructure project to aging sold out DVC resorts?

And you think that DVC members who purchased those resorts will want to see their dues go up substantially?

At best, I could maybe see an extension to DS (maybe also serving Typhoon Lagoon via bus), but there is the parking issue for sure. Zero chance they’d run it to either OKW or SSR.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

How many of you remember back a few decades ago when you used to have to show a resort id (pre-MBs, of course!) or a park ticket to get on Disney transportation? They bagged that admin piece after several years.......

I remember you had to show ticket media, but not resort ID… with the possible exception of the resort monorail.

 

[TinkAgainU]

I could see adding another Skyliner route, if it benefited another NEW resort, otherwise, the buses are required as "backup" to a down (for maintenance or weather) Skyliner system anyway. Might as well use the buses and drivers since they need to be kept in readiness.

 

[Drew729]

Here‘s my idea - build a new resort north of Western Way near Animal Kingdom. Build another three way Skyliner hub at the new resort. One leg goes to AKL, one leg goes to All-Stars with a mid station at Blizzard Beach, third leg goes to front of Epcot with a mid station at CSR. Build a new gate at the back of AK that goes to new resort and new Skyliner station. Build an “Outback” trail that goes from the new gate to Asia just west of the bird show. This trail would also connect to the path between the train station and conservation station.

I am in agreement with the general plan. I don’t see it happening soon but maybe 7-10 years. I think the leg has to include a new resort plus AKL/BB/Coronado plus the All-Stars. I would think that’s the most likely spot to see a new skyway. I know there is cost involved to build but Disney also has data to show that consumers will pay a premium to stay at a Skyliner resort.

 

[zavandor]

I am sure there would be support for this idea, but as a DVC owner at both SSR and OKW, I do not want the cost of building, operating, and maintaining it to be added to our annual fees. (not to mention having to deal with the additional foot traffic going through our resorts)

Personally, I prefer the boat ride to get to DS.
Now, if they could figure out how to get the boats to go over to EPCOT and/or HS.......
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Agreed. Moreover, DVCMC is not transparent on how they allocate transportation costs between hotels, DVC and parks. Before I start paying for upkeep of a new Skiliner, I'd want to know exactly what percentage of the overall costs is allocated to SSR

 

[Sammie]

Naw, I like the buses just fine. Break down and another bus comes.

 

[AnnaKristoff2013]

I doubt the stores and restaurants at DS would be OK with charging to park.

If they're going to make visiting DS punitive, or penalize the Skyliner route, they don't need to bother doing it at all - and perhaps that's why they haven't yet.

Allow any store or restaurant to “validate” parking at DS. Problem solved.

 

[kanerf]

Actually I recommended elsewhere that they run a train from AK to HS, which would link it to transportation from the other parks. A train would probably be easier to do than a Skyliner and more in fitting with these two parks. It could be themed accordingly.

 

[gmi3804]

The more Skyliner routes they have the more standby buses they’d need to keep and staff, in case of common weather shutdowns.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Actually I recommended elsewhere that they run a train from AK to HS, which would link it to transportation from the other parks. A train would probably be easier to do than a Skyliner and more in fitting with these two parks. It could be themed accordingly.

Not sure of the logistics of it, but I like this idea! Much better than Skyliner.

 

[The Jackal]

Still waiting on the monorail to OKW and SSR. There are right of ways for it.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Allow any store or restaurant to “validate” parking at DS. Problem solved.

Yea, but that's only part of the equation. With no fees for parking now, there's nothing set up to handle people having to pay and validating they've paid. That's another layer of administration and tech that needs to be paid for and added. With several parking garages and also surface parking, it's not a simple solution.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Still waiting on the monorail to OKW and SSR. There are right always for it.

I think they have it already - they call it the boat!!

I wonder if they'll ever pay to add monorails anywhere in the future? That is probably not something they'll be doing. Interesting thought, though!

 

[CraigInPA]

I remember you had to show ticket media, but not resort ID… with the possible exception of the resort monorail.

I have, from 1974, a card that says that I'm allowed to use the resort monorail because I was staying at the Poly. Back then, there were buses only when the monorail went down. Being new and fresh, and only running around the schedule for MK (thereby allowing a lot of time for over night maintenance), the monorail at that time was pretty flawless.

 

[gmi3804]

I think they have it already - they call it the boat!!

I wonder if they'll ever pay to add monorails anywhere in the future? That is probably not something they'll be doing. Interesting thought, though!

I don’t think they’d ever consider that, just because they’re having a hard enough time keeping the current routes serviced and maintained with older generation mechanics. If they did, it would have a totally different look, something akin to Tokyo Disney Resort’s trains or the Las Vegas monorail system.

 

[pianomanzano]

Doubt Disney would even consider this for DS (or a stop at SSR convenient to DS). It would just encourage people to park there to go to the parks and avoid parking fees.

There's an easy fix to that. Just charge for parking at DS and offer parking validation for spending a certain amount at DS locations, which is really what they should be doing even without a Skyliner route if they want to bring the bus routes from the parks to DS back. It's a shame that current resort guests get punished by not having a parks-DS bus lines because of people trying to save money.

 

[CraigInPA]

Actually I recommended elsewhere that they run a train from AK to HS, which would link it to transportation from the other parks. A train would probably be easier to do than a Skyliner and more in fitting with these two parks. It could be themed accordingly

I'm not a fan of long skyliner rides (having been trapped on the skyliner when it broke down for an hour). And, a skyliner from AK to AKL would have to stay on the cleared path next to roads, and not go over the park itself (first, for the safety of the animals being pelted by stuff thrown from the skyliner, and second because it could become like a "free attraction"). That cleared path is pretty much a view of roads and cars, not particularly nice to look at. While the monorail to EPCOT has a similar view, it moves a LOT faster so you can't really fixate on what you're seeing below.

I love trains. But, like a skyliner route over AK, it could become an "attraction" and people would ride it for the experience, not because they want to go to the places the train serves. Fort Wilderness had a train for the first 8-10 years. It was a narrow gauge line, and actually fit the theme of Fort Wilderness exceptionally well. I believe it was removed because the cost to operate it was quite high.

 

[TheMouseKId]

I made this a while ago when I was bored. Connects Coronado and All-Stars to the Skyliner routes, as well as AK. It is intended for the Art-Pop Station to be a separate station on the other side of the bridge to ensure guests at Pop and Art get a premium for paying more. There are some issues with this design, but nothing a little tinkering can't fix!

I also gave a description when I originally posted this on r/WaltDisneyWorld:

The routes above are two separate routes (so as to not clog the system), let me explain the reasoning between each station.

The Epcot Skyliner will be in the same station as the current Skyliner, just a separate line. This allows for the current skyliner to remain in operation while the new lines are being constructed. This also relieves the waits in stations as everyone won't be staying on the skyliner for the whole route, thus freeing up cars.

The Coronado Station will be built in the north of Coronado, by the ranchos section and a short walk from both Cabanas and the Gran Destino Tower. This station will operate identically to Riviera, with passengers being allowed to remain on board with empty gondolas being filled.

The Animal Kingdom station will have 2 lines, the one just discussed and another via the All-Stars and terminating at Art/Pop. This station will be built on what is now the preferred parking lot and both lines will run through the parking lot (Similar to DHS).

The All-Stars station will be for all 3 of the all-star hotels. This is because these are the cheapest hotels on property, and that has to be justified somehow. All of the buildings of the all-stars will be within a 15-minute walk of the station (as a maximum). The station will operate identically to Riviera and Coronado, by making the station pass-through with passengers already on the skyliner when it arrives, and empty cars being filled.

The Art/Pop Station will be separate from the current line, as this justifies the upcharge of the Art/Pop resorts by letting them get the jump on their station before the all-stars.