caveat lector 181 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Maybe Iger is working with Musk on a Disney Tube Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Maybe Iger is working with Musk on a Disney Tube Can it whisk me from TN to the Fort in 15 minutes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 1 hour ago, DaveInTN said: Can it whisk me from TN to the Fort in 15 minutes? who do you think you are? Dorothy! Lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 7 hours ago, DaveInTN said: Can it whisk me from TN to the Fort in 15 minutes? It would involve commercial grade pharmaceuticals, but we could make it seem so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Tampa TV station just did a mini report about the possibility of the gondolas. They said each car will hold 30 people with up to 200 cars on the lines. That would be amazing, 6000 people at any given moment moving around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 8 hours ago, Travisma said: Tampa TV station just did a mini report about the possibility of the gondolas. They said each car will hold 30 people with up to 200 cars on the lines. That would be amazing, 6000 people at any given moment moving around. The local station here in Orlando (WFTV) posted a story as well. However, due to their crack journalistic team, they added a picture of a gondola from Venice, and said Disney would be expanding their water transportation system. I am not joking. NLPRacing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Bobby says the contract for the gondolas has already been awarded. Low bidder was the same Yugoslavian company who once manufactured the Yugo. bhall and bdm 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I heard they will be making it part thrill ride. When the cars start to descend to the stations, they will free wheel down the cable at 60 mph and go thru a large pool of water near the end to create a beautiful Frozen like scene and to slow down. Fast Passes are already being booked! djsamuel and dblr....Rennie 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Travisma said: I heard they will be making it part thrill ride. When the cars start to descend to the stations, they will free wheel down the cable at 60 mph and go thru a large pool of water near the end to create a beautiful Frozen like scene and to slow down. Fast Passes are already being booked! Will there be strobe lights making inanimate hairy beasts appear to swipe at the gondolas? h2odivers...Ray 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 30 minutes ago, DaveInTN said: Will there be strobe lights making inanimate hairy beasts appear to swipe at the gondolas? We can only dream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, DaveInTN said: Will there be strobe lights making inanimate hairy beasts appear to swipe at the gondolas? No, that weird jewel encrusted crab from Moana will clamp onto the car to stop it while singing his song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 9 hours ago, Travisma said: Tampa TV station just did a mini report about the possibility of the gondolas. They said each car will hold 30 people with up to 200 cars on the lines. That would be amazing, 6000 people at any given moment moving around. 1 hour ago, djsamuel said: The local station here in Orlando (WFTV) posted a story as well. However, due to their crack journalistic team, they added a picture of a gondola from Venice, and said Disney would be expanding their water transportation system. I am not joking. Good grief. It's sad that main stream media now reports blog rumors as if they are facts. 200 cars on the gondola lines? With 30 people in each car? 6000 people in motion at one time? There's no way they need to move that many people at one time on the short route which is the basis for the rumor. And gondolas in canals like Venice? Amazing. And sad. TCD djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, djsamuel said: The local station here in Orlando (WFTV) posted a story as well. However, due to their crack journalistic team, they added a picture of a gondola from Venice, and said Disney would be expanding their water transportation system. I am not joking. I'd prefer that to an overhead cable cable car. I just wonder if the gondoliers would sing or if we would be stuck listening to recordings of Dean Martin singing That's Amore? djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 27 minutes ago, Travisma said: No, that weird jewel encrusted crab from Moana will clamp onto the car to stop it while singing his song. Horrifying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 19 minutes ago, keith_h said: I'd prefer that to an overhead cable cable car. I just wonder if the gondoliers would sing or if we would be stuck listening to recordings of Dean Martin singing That's Amore? They are hanging onto Frozen for dear life, so it would either be Let it Go, or maybe You're Welcome from Moana! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lightbikes 73 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 13 hours ago, Travisma said: Tampa TV station just did a mini report about the possibility of the gondolas. They said each car will hold 30 people with up to 200 cars on the lines. That would be amazing, 6000 people at any given moment moving around. Amazing yes but at an average weight of maybe 175-200 lbs that's 1,050,000 to 1,200,000 pounds just waiting to drop when something goes wrong? Making your next comment even more appropriate 2 hours ago, Travisma said: They are hanging onto Frozen for dear life, so it would either be Let it Go, or maybe You're Welcome from Moana! So I guess Let it Go would be the most appropriate song??? Sorry - it's a grey day here so I have a corresponding sense of humour! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santa ... Shannon 160 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 On the gondolas at Six Flags we could divert cars onto a secondary track in the wheelhouse to load wheelchairs or if there was a protein spill... so, slow loads don't necessarily bring the whole line to a standstill. Avatab.... Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 58 minutes ago, Santa ... Shannon said: On the gondolas at Six Flags we could divert cars onto a secondary track in the wheelhouse to load wheelchairs or if there was a protein spill... so, slow loads don't necessarily bring the whole line to a standstill. How many people did each car hold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santa ... Shannon 160 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 How many people did each car hold. They were small open ones like Disney had, so maybe 6, but I have to assume there are functional similarities to the big ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Santa ... Shannon said: They were small open ones like Disney had, so maybe 6, but I have to assume there are functional similarities to the big ones. Thanks. I just hope they actually build it. But I'm not holding my breath. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DisneyVampire 45 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 So after much research. The rumor is true. They will have the Gondola system running by the time the tower at the Coronado and Caribbean remodels are done. I'm still trying to find out more information for everyone. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk Avatab.... Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, DisneyVampire said: So after much research. The rumor is true. They will have the Gondola system running by the time the tower at the Coronado and Caribbean remodels are done. I'm still trying to find out more information for everyone. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk Are you saying that this will extend west to Coronado? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DisneyVampire 45 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Are you saying that this will extend west to Coronado? From the source I have talked to, yes. I will get more information soon and be able to give more details. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 770 Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 There seems to be more information now according to Insidethemagic.net There is a new permit to expand the previous permit. Here are the details. New permit expands on possible aerial transportation system at Walt Disney World IN THEME PARKS, WALT DISNEY WORLD Posted on March 31, 2017 by Cristina Sanza1 Comment Share on: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) As previously reported, Walt Disney World filed permits in February that may point to a new type of aerial transportation system within the park. Now, an additional permit has been filed that indicates plans to begin work on foundation and building infrastructure. New permit filed today related to “gondola” WDW rumor. Permit for “foundation & building infrastructure” includes 6 locations (see map): pic.twitter.com/n2ynDpq6Bv — Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) March 31, 2017 The map indicates that build sites will be near resort hotels Pop Century, Boardwalk and Boardwalk Villas, and Caribbean Beach, as well as the Hollywood Studios park. Plans for the new transportation system seem to be similar to Skyway, the cable-system used to transport guests between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. If the rumors are true, this new “gondola” system would provide a long-awaited expansion of the resort monorail, which currently only makes stops at resort hotels near the Magic Kingdom. photo and article credits: insidethemagic.net Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 I don't see a need for me to ever ride it. But you never know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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