jade1
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Well I suppose if someone rammed into it.
They did it sounds.
Well I suppose if someone rammed into it.
Probably rammed into it pulling onto the monorail to get over the ramp. The person may not have had the speed right, judged wrong, never used an ECV, etc.They did it sounds.
Probably rammed into it pulling onto the monorail to get over the ramp. The person may not have had the speed right, judged wrong, never used an ECV, etc.
I could not imagine why anyone would have their ECV in motion while riding the monorail. It is pretty tight in there and there is no reason to pull forward or backwards while the monorail is in motion. The ECV is stationary when you do not touch the handle. Similar to when parents but the brake on the stroller.
So it "could" happen while in motion though (unless they lock them in like on the busses), hate to picture that in my head.
I feel like the monorail is one of the easier to get on with an ECV. It’s just a straight shot right? My grandmother used to use one when she went with us and I’m trying to remember, so I could be wrongI posted on the thread about the ECV that fell off the ramp getting off the monorail - I am surprised things like this don't happen more. Last trip, for the first time we had someone in an ECV (my mother-in-law) and she did fine with it in the parks but getting on and off the monorail was a challenge and I am sure it is for many other people not used to driving them
I feel like the monorail is one of the easier to get on with an ECV. It’s just a straight shot right? My grandmother used to use one when she went with us and I’m trying to remember, so I could be wrong
but how many times have you seen a kid sitting on a lap, or even sitting on the scooter while the adult sits on the bench - they could easily send it off. I am not talking the 3 year olds - but the kids old enough to know better...I could not imagine why anyone would have their ECV in motion while riding the monorail. It is pretty tight in there and there is no reason to pull forward or backwards while the monorail is in motion. The ECV is stationary when you do not touch the handle. Similar to when parents but the brake on the stroller.
That makes sense. Like I said it’s been a good 6 years since anyone in my party has had to use one. But backing up, particularly if that person isn’t used to driving one, can be a massive painwell, it wasn't for my Mother in Law
Well, I think getting on wasn't too bad once she got it lined up - getting off was more of the issue as you have to back off
The scary part is something someone posted on Twitter: "he has a high chance of having a toy made of him. Imagine that if you will, next year's hottest selling toy at Christmas is a chintzy plastic fork with pipe cleaner arms."
I'm from Canada and I've never heard of or seen a spork before....lol.
I feel like the monorail is one of the easier to get on with an ECV. It’s just a straight shot right? My grandmother used to use one when she went with us and I’m trying to remember, so I could be wrong
well, it wasn't for my Mother in Law
Well, I think getting on wasn't too bad once she got it lined up - getting off was more of the issue as you have to back off
Good point. So many people don't follow the ECV rules. I know my mom always shuts hers off on the monorail and bus, but most probably don't. To your point, I always cringe when I see multiple passengers on one ECV when they know its wrong. (This is why we can't have nice things! lol)but how many times have you seen a kid sitting on a lap, or even sitting on the scooter while the adult sits on the bench - they could easily send it off. I am not talking the 3 year olds - but the kids old enough to know better...
I’m glad most if not all of the buses now lean and use a ramp instead of the lift. It’s much less time consuming and easier to maneuver (but by no means easy still)The turns can be sharper getting on and backing up can be hard, especially with the crowds.
Yes, my mom kept hers on turtle and the CM helped her the 1st few times. After that, she got better. You really have to back up completely straight to clear that ramp before you turn it. Definitely a learning curve!
Good point. So many people don't follow the ECV rules. I know my mom always shuts hers off on the monorail and bus, but most probably don't. To your point, I always cringe when I see multiple passengers on one ECV when they know its wrong. (This is why we can't have nice things! lol)
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Monorail Lime door falls off at Grand Floridian stop:
https://wdwnt.com/2018/11/breaking-...sney-world-causing-multi-hour-service-delays/