Runners' stairway from hell

[DCLMP]

I run everyday. Uphill is not so bad, downhill super hard on the knees. Who voluntarily runs downhill anyway. I’ve never gotten a treadmilll or stair climber and set it to decline. Very poor design.

 

[Karin1984]

Just a thought but when you reach the stairs can’t you just make a U turn and go back the other way and thus avoid going up the stairs?

You can, but it takes you out of your running flow. You have to slow down to turn.

 

[Karin1984]

This ship seems really poorly designed overall. What happened?

I'd welcome these stairs on the track, personally, because I usually walk/run somewhat hilly terrain at home, and a flat walk/run doesn't do much for me. However, it's a giant middle finger to people who can't do stairs (like many elderly people and people with limited mobility). What is the reason for this deck to be this way? What is preventing a complete loop on one deck?

I think the designers got the assignment: Just make it different from the other four ships.
Like with the lack of storage in the rooms, they didn't think about who is going to use this ship. No proper customer journey for all types of customer.
I think the designers only thought from their own perspective, 'what would I like on a ship'?

 

[DCLMP]

Wait to somebody falls and injuries themselves going up or down the stairs. It will happen eventually.

 

[FWRR3]

anxiously awaiting the worse part!

Sorry, we were eating.
After climbing the stairs from deck 4 to deck 5 (first photo) if you wish to continue around the front of the ship to the other side you must climb another set of stairs from deck 5 to deck 6 (to the bow):

 

[Kwami]

But what's the aft connection on deck 4 between port and starboard? Nobody ever posts the back of the loop. Does it actually connect without going inside?

 

[FWRR3]

But what's the aft connection on deck 4 between port and starboard? Nobody ever posts the back of the loop. Does it actually connect without going inside?

The short answer is no. It leads to doors that looked like you shouldn't open, but it didn't say that. That was after I opened a plain door on deck 5 in the front (before I tried the stairs to deck 6) and I was in a dark room that looked like a bar. (I'll have to study the deck plan to see what that was.)
I'll have to go back and check the aft doors on deck 5 unless someone beats me to it.

 

[OKW Lover]

So, these stairs are a problem but the ones between decks aren't?

 

[DLgal]

So, these stairs are a problem but the ones between decks aren't?

No one is trying to run or power walk between the decks indoors. There are elevators indoors for people who can't do stairs. This walking/jogging track is not accessible, and that is a problem for a lot of people.

 

[OKW Lover]

Sorry, but reading the posts above leads me to think people are concerned about stairs period.

No one is trying to run or power walk between the decks indoors. There are elevators indoors for people who can't do stairs. This walking/jogging track is not accessible, and that is a problem for a lot of peo

 

[DCLMP]

Sorry, but reading the posts above leads me to think people are concerned about stairs period.

No, but those of us that run don’t incorporate running up or down stairs every quarter mile into our daily runs. I personally think running down stairs is dangerous. Anybody that runs everyday has probably fallen before. All your weight goes forward it’s very hard to stop yourself.

 

[DLgal]

No, but those of us that run don’t incorporate running up or down stairs every quarter mile into our daily runs. I personally think running down stairs is dangerous. Anybody that runs everyday has probably fallen before. All your weight goes forward it’s very hard to stop yourself.

These decks are also often wet. It's a bad combination, I agree.

ETA: the picture above actually shows that the deck and stairs are wet. Very dangerous.

 

[DLgal]

Sorry, but reading the posts above leads me to think people are concerned about stairs period.

I'm not seeing that at all. The title of the thread is specifically in reference to running/walking stairs on the Wish jogging track, and every reply is also specific to that scenario.

 

[disneyland_is_magic]

This is the dumbest thing.

At the school I volunteer at they have hall etiquette rules and like number 1 is to not run on the stairs.

You can die/be seriously hurt falling down stairs. Now I am not saying we should get rid of all stairs but let’s not add runners and walkers at all levels of abilities and all different directions to the mix.

I actually think someone high up who approved this should be fired.

This was a benefit/feature/value addition that literally would have cost Disney nothing if they had just designed it correctly.

I can’t think of another ship feature that’s “free” to the cruise company, except maybe views.

 

[mocodis]

Maybe dcl will rethink this design before they build the next ship

 

[KantLose]

Is this deck referred to as a jogging/walking track by DCL or have they maybe just removed having one on the Wish? Maybe they made the decision to no longer include an outdoor track feature on the ship and encourage exercise to take place in the fitness center and on Castaway Cay since it is a short cruise that regularly stops there.

 

[WishUponAStarryNight]

I’m very curious to see if ships 6 and 7 are much different. This ship seems built for short sailings. Limited room storage, small adult only areas, lots of shopping, very fairytale themed. It’s almost as if it was built to be an extension of WDW. I’m looking forward to our 3 night in September, but it’s all too “in your face” for me for a longer sailing. I’m not sure I’d ever be able to relax on this ship.

 

[BK2014]

Deleted due to prior post being incorrect.

 

[KantLose]

I was going to ask this same question. I went and looked the deck plans on their website. It is definitely labeled as a "walking/jogging track"

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships/deck-plans/

Just looked at your link and see it labeled as “shipside promenade” on the Wish. Other ships says walking/jogging though.

 

[BK2014]

Just looked at your link and see it labeled as “shipside promenade” on the Wish. Other ships says walking/jogging though.

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You are correct - I was looking at an incorrect ship's plans