That didn't take long...Skyliner Accident

[kandb]

There are no windows in the gondola cars? You might want to check your facts.

I mean an open window where you can get some air flow when stopped. Read comments from people who were stuck, no air flow!!!

 

[ScubaCat]

This is an excellent point and obviously one Disney did not take into consideration or just ignored.

Except, of course, for the evacuation lift platform they have for exactly that purpose.

Disney tests evacuation procedure before gondola passengers take flight

Disney is getting closer to offering park guests never-seen-before views from its Skyliner gondola system, but first comes emergency procedure testing.

www.clickorlando.com

 

[sam_gordon]

I mean an open window where you can get some air flow when stopped. Read comments from people who were stuck, no air flow!!!

No air flow <> windows don't open. It means no breeze to blow through the openings.

 

[VandVsmama]

There's a video on the DIS Unplugged's Youtube channel of a ride through on the gondolas. There were open windows, but they were more like vents and they were up near the ceiling and it's not like you could reposition them to open them more or close them. So if there is no breeze, even though there technically IS an open window, it won't help you much because there wouldn't be any airflow in the gondola.

All the more reason why these should have been installed with A/C units from the get go. Give it a few months, and those gondolas will smell like a stinky butt.

 

[FCDub]

This is an excellent point and obviously one Disney did not take into consideration or just ignored.

You honestly think they didn’t plan for that? Come on. If we’re going to be outraged, let’s not invent things to be outraged about.

 

[OThopeful35]

Monorail crashes have resulted in deaths so don’t ride those either. Also don’t lookup how many people die per day in cars.

I'm not scared to ride the monorail. But I am afraid to ride a skyliner. Which is my choice.

 

[Ghostridethedolewhip]

just to let you know monorail just had a 2 plus hour stoppage with rescue last week

There should be a Rescue Around the World experience. Monorail, Boat, Skyliner, and Bus. $799, includes emergency kit, pin set, and Minnie Fan (batteries not included). DVC and Passholder discount available on select nights. Firework Dessert Party featuring Chip and Dale Trail Mix and Goofy gummies for an extra $99.

 

[kandb]

Stand in line for over an hour for Tomorrow land speedway it is hot too

Yes, but you can leave if you want to!!! Can't do that if you are stuck mid-air in a gondola for 3 hours!

 

[Ghostridethedolewhip]

New footage of the line for the Skyliner minutes before it broke down.

 

[xuxa777]

 

[kandb]

Everybody hurry up and go buy your Disney tickets because I am sure next week the prices will be going up again. This time to fix their multi-million dollar gondola!!!

 

[pooh2001]

With all the I-phones recording inside the gondolas and outside the area - WDW will have some law things going on - Do not accept the money or ticket and be part of the .........

Something must be fixed - not only A/C added - but safety escapes planned, water tubes to inflate over the lakes, escape ladders, two way emergency communication, bumpers add to each gondola - so no rear ending each other, and more.....
Feel free to add more safety features

 

[xuxa777]

You honestly think they didn’t plan for that? Come on. If we’re going to be outraged, let’s not invent things to be outraged about.

That is exactly what most of this thread is about.

With all the I-phones recording inside the gondolas and outside the area - WDW will have some law things going on - Do not accept the money or ticket and be part of the .........

Something must be fixed - not only A/C added - but safety escapes planned, water tubes to inflate over the lakes, escape ladders, two way emergency communication, bumpers add to each gondola - so no rear ending each other, and more.....
Feel free to add more safety features

Nothing is going to be changed as nothing needs to be changed. Gondolas bumping into each other slowly because one did not attach to the main line is a very minor incident. They will determine the issue very quickly and which will make something very safe even safer, all safety system

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

With all the I-phones recording inside the gondolas and outside the area - WDW will have some law things going on - Do not accept the money or ticket and be part of the .........

Something must be fixed - not only A/C added - but safety escapes planned, water tubes to inflate over the lakes, escape ladders, two way emergency communication, bumpers add to each gondola - so no rear ending each other, and more.....
Feel free to add more safety features

Escape ladders? I'm afraid I can think of little that would be less safe than that. Water tubes over the lakes comes close though.

FWIW the cabins do have an emergency call button in them. As there wasn't an emergency while we were riding them so I did not test it out to see exactly how the operation of them was.

I am surprised by this particular incident but I'd consider it like a car fender bender. Of course it stalled things for quite an amount of time but I'd believe it will cause an operational review of what could/should have been done to expedite getting the system moving again. I'd not look forward to being stuck in them during the day in weather like there was last week but I actually am not put off from riding. Now if they can't figure it out and it's happening every other week? At that point I'll probably skip it. I'm fairly impressed with what the actual evacuation looked like and that they have a "comfort" kit in each cabin.

 

[MarkinNM]

With all the I-phones recording inside the gondolas and outside the area - WDW will have some law things going on - Do not accept the money or ticket and be part of the .........

Something must be fixed - not only A/C added - but safety escapes planned, water tubes to inflate over the lakes, escape ladders, two way emergency communication, bumpers add to each gondola - so no rear ending each other, and more.....
Feel free to add more safety features

You forgot hot air balloons, parachutes, rocket backpacks, heck this is Disney they should have Star Trek Transporters for goodness sake!!!!

 

[kaytieeldr]

This is an excellent point and obviously one Disney did not take into consideration or just ignored.

Which you know, how? Were any 400 pound, medical device-using guests passed over or ignored or skipped over from the emergency rescue?

 

[Disneypro1]

All i know is we will certainly ride the sky liner our next visit. Life goes on... Looking forward to riding it!

 

[kaytieeldr]

All the more reason why these should have been installed with A/C units from the get go. Give it a few months, and those gondolas will smell like a stinky butt.

This sounds like you think they will never be cleaned. Why?

I'm not scared to ride the monorail. But I am afraid to ride a skyliner. Which is my choice.
Absolutely. But the sky isn't falling, the world isn't ending. Ride if you want, don't ride if you don't want.

 

[dizneefan13]

I wonder how many of those talking worst case scenario and hating on the skyliner will actually ride it.

 

[Ghostridethedolewhip]

Oh, Skyliner
Well, you came
And you gave without taking
But I sent you away
Oh, Skyliner
Well, you kissed me
And stopped me from shaking
And I need you today
Oh, Skyliner