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I agree that they would have to be enclosed. The larger gondola systems can operate in pretty high winds due to the cabling system design.

I wonder what the cost to operate vs the bus system would be.

The other odd thing is why not have a drop of point over by the monorail. That way the resorts would need even less buses.

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Do any mods have 2 or 3 room suites like AoA?

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I can see WDW developing additional dvc price / point levels. The whole point is to get a guaranteed flow of people throughout the year into the parks to buy stuff.

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I suspect they will be big gondalas that you will not have to food a stroller to use. Like on the monorail.

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It looks like there will be only 2 gondola lines. AoA > hub> HS, the other Hub> CB> Ep.

But with that hub placement, I wonder if they are leaving the possibility of adding a 3rd line to TL and Disney Springs.

That would leave only needing buses to AK/BB and MK

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Anyone else notice that the screen shot days MGM studios?

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Last time at Disney my son was 14 months old. We use a very small messenger style bag (not a diaper bag) it held a change of cloths, a few diapers, snacks and the all important Binky.   

It was really easy to carry and wasn't in the way at all.  For a stroller we used our Bob stroller.  

Our every day diaper bag is a backpack style that is made by Columbia and i really like it too.

 

For me the most important thing is not to over pack for a day in the park.  Most 2 year olds cant do 8 or 10 hours so plan for 4 or 6 hours of need because at some point they are going to crash and need downtime. 

We have a small messager style diaper bag that is small enough to fit behind our feet and the seat on Disney rides. So we keep 2 diapers, wipes and 1 change of clothes. Then in the bottom of the Bob is where all the other extra stuff goes.

I agree on going back to crash mid day.

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I don't get DVC at a moderate. Isn't the whole point that you get to stay deluxe? 

Now with the rumors of a gondola system to Ep and HS, I suspect the prices will be closer to a deluxe resort.

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I keep hoping a waffel maker that makes a design like a WDW becomes available.

I-4 W to Tampa is almost a parking lot, averaging 13mph 

I might sound like a broken record but if you have to go any where in FL/GA/SC please use Waze.

During the SC floods, Waze was able to get direct road closure feed from the state and most of the affected counties. Currently it is getting feeds from US DOT, Florida DOT and various counties. The state emergency shelters and pet friendly shelters are in Waze. And the live user traffic feed will get you there the fastest route.

Unfortunately, Waze does not have height, width, and weight restriction options available.

Google maps is getting some of Waze's data feed but there is a delay and some of the road closure info doesn't make it into Gmaps.

The AIS system is very nice. By 6:00pm the Dream's next destination and ETA should be entered into the system. I wounder where DCL will send her. Galveston is becoming more likely with each track update. But DCL might try and get into Port Everglades to do a quick drop off, since she will not be picking any passengers up. But hotel accommodations until flights resume will be a big issue.

The nice thing about Waze is good quickly it can get updated.

The editors were able to keep up with all of the published closures in South Carolina today.

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Wher was the magic supposed to go?

Castaway Cay and Port Canaveral

I hope the passenger's have more then swimming suits and sandals.

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Ok,  I am seeing the evac reports to be out of the park by Thursday.  When will they reopen as we are supposed to check-in on Saturday.

Do we still plan on coming?  Delay a day?  Cancel?

One positive I guess is driving from Indiana on Friday evening there probably won't be much traffic heading south.

The GFS model (most accurate so far) is calling for Matthew to do a power up circle and come back thru the middle of Florida.

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They finally put something out

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DCL is not helping the situation.

Tropical Weather Update

October 5, 2016

Disney Cruise Line is closely monitoring tropical weather systems in the Caribbean.
At this time, no itinerary changes have been made to the following sailings:

• October 7 – Disney Dream & Disney Magic
• October 8 – Disney Fantasy

If needed, we can alter the itinerary of our ships to ensure the safety and comfort of our Guests and Crew. We will provide updates as they are available.

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/guest-services/advisory/

The port is within 50 miles of Jim Cantore, they might as well start writing off the entire port now.

Someone on facebook grabbed this.

1 hour ago, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said:

We are  on 75 headed to Atlanta.  Will add 100 miles to our trip,  but we don't  have  to  deal with the craziness on 95.

I would highly urge you to use Waze (gps), the local surrounding area editors are keeping the roads up to date with live closures and route reversals.

Just talked to our son in Raleigh, NC.  Many of the stations around him are out of gas.  He and his wife are rationing their driving.  

Colonial Pipeline serves a huge gas farm in Greensboro, NC (about 30 miles from our home).  I always assumed the gas farm held many days of fuel.  Apparently not so -- this farm serves much of the southeast.  

We will definitely refuel before we start home.

I suspect everyone freaked out and rushed to fill every had container and vehicle up.

The area affected is not that big so it shouldn't be that hard to truck/ship enough gas in, but the initial spike in consumption emptied the storage tanks.

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If you don't need RV specific features (weight/height) I realy like Waze. The real time traffic rerouting is great.

The main pool at Art of Animation has one. I thought the MB scanners were going to be standard on new gate installations.

1 hour ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

The fence and gates are consistent with what they've installed over the past few years at all of the WDW resorts.  I think their purpose is to lock everyone out when the pools are closed and not in operation.  The alligator attack had nothing to do with this- the fencing started after an after-hours drowning at Pop Century two plus years ago,

It's a sad thing.  The Fort's pools used to be open 24 hours a day.  Taking a dip in the pool was a fun thing to do after a long, hot day in the parks.  Now, they'll lock the pools up when it's closing time.

TCD

The other resorts have MagicBand scanners on them.

Close the rd or move the fireworks.

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I am surprised the road is not shut down during the fireworks.

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