Disney Skyliner Accident

[Disneytrippin']

This is a form of transportation not an attraction.

I disagree. After this it will now be a thrill ride complete with motion sickness and FastPass+ option.

 

[BlackMagicWoman]

So I ride public transportation every day and, just a news flash for those who don't, but someone is going to get stuck at some point. It's going to happen. Disney's transportation system is essentially public transportation so you need to be prepared to be stuck. When I get on the subway I always make sure I use the bathroom before hand. You know why? Because I've been stuck in a tunnel for an hour and a half. I try to make sure my phone or portable charger is good to go also because I also wanted to be entertained while I wait.

My biggest concern here is the lack of air conditioning on these things. If it were 90 degrees out and this happened, it would be deadly.

 

[pahoben]

Link to article about people stuck in Sea World San Diego Gondolas for 3.5 hours a few months ago so about the same length of time.

https://www.insider.com/seaworld-gondola-malfunction-passengers-stranded-2019-2

 

[ericar]

Are there going to be T shirts that say "I Had a Dump on the Disney Skyliner"

 

[MickeyWaffles]

So I ride public transportation every day and, just a news flash for those who don't, but someone is going to get stuck at some point. It's going to happen. Disney's transportation system is essentially public transportation so you need to be prepared to be stuck. When I get on the subway I always make sure I use the bathroom before hand. You know why? Because I've been stuck in a tunnel for an hour and a half. I try to make sure my phone or portable charger is good to go also because I also wanted to be entertained while I wait.

These people were stuck for 3.5 hours. More than twice as long as you.

Even if people go to the bathroom before, 3.5 hours is very hard for some. Especially the elderly and younger population.

 

[BlackMagicWoman]

These people were stuck for 3.5 hours. More than twice as long as that.

Even if some people go to the bathroom before, 3.5 hours is very hard for some people. Especially the elderly and younger population.

I'm not saying its ok to be stuck. I'm saying here's some cautionary advice to consider before you board the gondolas or the monorail. And also, don't hop on with the expectation that it can't happen to you.

 

[Heelish]

These people were stuck for 3.5 hours. More than twice as long as you.

Even if some people go to the bathroom before, 3.5 hours is very hard for some people. Especially the elderly and younger population.

I would have kicked out one of the side windows and peed out.

 

[JasonDDN]

As a resale member, I find this Skyliner mess hilarious. Any sales momentum Riviera had is going to come to a screeching halt just like the Skyliner did.

As a direct and resale member for 20+ years, this accident will have no affect on sales of RIV, BWV, BCV or people wanting to stay at resorts on the Skyliner just like the fatal accident that occurred with the monorails in the TTC on July 5th 2009 causing people to not buy into DVC resorts on the monorail line.

 

[mom2rtk]

@Poor Gail I think once we know how the heck it happened, we'll all "feel better". I probably would have dealt with being stuck but I'm not sure my 3 year old would. I'd also prefer to be stuck than evac in a cherry picker. I can deal with being stuck in a flying sky oven, evac in a cherry picker, nope. I'd have them evac EVERYONE ELSE and then choose to wait until the line started moving again.

It looked like the gondolas that stacked up together were all empty. ETA: Although I'm not sure, the only reports we have are from the internets

I'm sure the first move was to get people out of them. Here's an online account from someone who says they were in one of those cars:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1180700172621418496

 

[mom2rtk]

I would have kicked out one of the side windows and peed out.

Based on where I see the windows located, that would have been interesting to see.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Question, when the monorail goes down and people are stuck (I don’t think it’s for as long, and less freaky than dangling there but still), does Disney tend to much in the way of compensation? Automatic compensation especially?

 

[Heelish]

I am concerned about when they will be back and running. Staying at CBR just for Skyliner, would change to POFQ but its selling out so will it be back by 2020?

 

[disneydreamer781]

Should we take bets on what the compensation will be???

Probably Fastpasses and maybe a gift card.

 

[pahoben]

I can imagine a couple people I know explaining at gate security that they are bringing a survival kit and a small bio porta potty to WDW because they plan to brave the Gondola.

 

[Heelish]

Probably Fastpasses and maybe a gift card.

2 Mickey Waffles and a pass to ride the skyliner.

 

[snappy]

You may turn out to be right but having first accident of this magnitude during the first week of operation? This feels different.

 

[Edna K. Mode]

It’s not an attraction, it’s a form of transportation they’re literally telling you to take instead of buses. I posted this photo the other day from our stay at POP:

Did they still run buses from Pop to HS and Epcot for those who didn’t want to use the Skyliner? Or is the Skyliner the only option from Pop to HS and Epcot when the weather is good? We are going to be there in April, wondering about options. Thank you!

 

[pahoben]

My entire family loves Mickey Waffles. I hope that’s it.

We will split them in half and enjoy.

 

[disneydreamer781]

I hope the Skyliner is back up and running when we visit in November!

I'm with you. I'm not exactly crazy about heights but I still plan on riding it.

 

[Marionnette]

As a direct and resale member for 20+ years, this accident will have no affect on sales of RIV, BWV, BCV or people wanting to stay at resorts on the Skyliner just like the fatal accident that occurred with the monorails in the TTC on July 5th 2009 causing people to not buy into DVC resorts on the monorail line.

I have a feeling that this incident will have an immediate negative impact on sales. One of RIV’s selling points IS the Skyliner and its easy access to two parks by using it. But people have short-term memories and this will become a distant memory before long. It will just be a blip on the radar after a couple of months.