Disney Skyliner (Gondola Transportation System) Read Post 1 Now Open!

[Sweettears]

It depends on how you feel about bus vs monorail transportation.

And, unlike and bus route, you can Monorail from Epcot to MK without another bag check. (MK to Epcot Via monorail requires another bag check)

Seems their destination was WL which wouldn’t require any bag checks.

 

[hakepb]

Seems their destination was WL which wouldn’t require any bag checks.

Yes, I missed that. Bus from BC to MK to WL would not need a bag check.

I think Bus from BC to MK then boat to WL might pass through MK bag check.

 

[Sweettears]

Unless the security points have changed it’s possible that the trip would bypass security

 

[CarolynFH]

Yes, I missed that. Bus from BC to MK to WL would not need a bag check.

I think Bus from BC to MK then boat to WL might pass through MK bag check.

Unless the security points have changed it’s possible that the trip would bypass security

Guests arriving at MK via resort buses go through security before they can reach the ferry or resort launches. So bus from BC to MK would go through bag check at MK.

 

[Sweettears]

Guests arriving at MK via resort buses go through security before they can reach the ferry or resort launches. So bus from BC to MK would go through bag check at MK.

Got it

 

[danikoski]

Guests arriving at MK via resort buses go through security before they can reach the ferry or resort launches. So bus from BC to MK would go through bag check at MK.

Hadn't been since they pushed back the security...still could take the bus, but maybe not the boat...

Okay, back on topic...so from looking at the gondola route, to get from Epcot to DHS (if one really wanted to go that way) you'd go through the CBR station, correct? And that station is probably going to have a change like at the TTC, right?

 

[Disney.Denise]

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[sachilles]

Hadn't been since they pushed back the security...still could take the bus, but maybe not the boat...

Okay, back on topic...so from looking at the gondola route, to get from Epcot to DHS (if one really wanted to go that way) you'd go through the CBR station, correct? And that station is probably going to have a change like at the TTC, right?

That is believed to be correct.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

Hadn't been since they pushed back the security...still could take the bus, but maybe not the boat...

Okay, back on topic...so from looking at the gondola route, to get from Epcot to DHS (if one really wanted to go that way) you'd go through the CBR station, correct? And that station is probably going to have a change like at the TTC, right?

That is believed to be correct.

So if the gondola entrance at Epcot is in a secure zone, is the drop-off at DHS also in a secure zone? And would it be reasonable to assume that the change of tracks at CBR would all be inside a secure zone to keep from having another bag check?

As a pp mentioned, I think the gondola ride to DHS would be a great bird's eye view and feel more like a relaxing attraction while saving my feet and recharging on the way to DHS

 

[sachilles]

So if the gondola entrance at Epcot is in a secure zone, is the drop-off at DHS also in a secure zone? And would it be reasonable to assume that the change of tracks at CBR would all be inside a secure zone to keep from having another bag check?

As a pp mentioned, I think the gondola ride to DHS would be a great bird's eye view and feel more like a relaxing attraction while saving my feet and recharging on the way to DHS

It's not known if it will be a secure zone or not just yet. There has been speculation on both sides of the issue.

 

[OnyXx]

I wonder how these gondolas will fair in the summer heat with regards to internal temperature/air circulation. I don't believe that gondolas are powered in general (at least not the ski lifts that I've been on) so a/c is probably not an option and probably wouldn't be practical. Wonder if there will simply be window vents? Just wondering out loud...

 

[rteetz]

I wonder how these gondolas will fair in the summer heat with regards to internal temperature/air circulation. I don't believe that gondolas are powered in general (at least not the ski lifts that I've been on) so a/c is probably not an option and probably wouldn't be practical. Wonder if there will simply be window vents? Just wondering out loud...

They could have A/C but they are said not to have A/C.

 

[kenshinelite]

They could have A/C but they are said not to have A/C.

That would be a huge mistake. Riding in 100+ degree weather high in the sky with no way to get out if you overheat. Yeah it would be a incredibly dumb decision not to have A/C

 

[rteetz]

That would be a huge mistake. Riding in 100+ degree weather high in the sky with no way to get out if you overheat. Yeah it would be a incredibly dumb decision not to have A/C

Most gondolas don't have A/C. It would have a ventilation system. You are not in these gondolas for much longer than 5 minutes at a time.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Most gondolas don't have A/C. It would have a ventilation system. You are not in these gondolas for much longer than 5 minutes at a time.

Until the system breaks down.

 

[ITALIANNYC]

Personally these things scare the hell out of me

 

[DanBoris]

That would be a huge mistake. Riding in 100+ degree weather high in the sky with no way to get out if you overheat. Yeah it would be a incredibly dumb decision not to have A/C

There are gondola system operating without A/C in climates as bad if not worse then Florida.

 

[nkosiek]

There are gondola system operating without A/C in climates as bad if not worse then Florida.

And most people who live in those places are acclimated to the climate whereas most of the visitors to Orlando aren't.

 

[STLstone]

They have GOT to finish building these, or at least release all the information, because we keep having the same discussions over and over, again.

 

[sachilles]

They have GOT to finish building these, or at least release all the information, because we keep having the same discussions over and over, again.

Certainly need a beating a dead horse emoji.