We took a thermometer into the gondolas w… ORLANDO, Fla. — Guests on the newly opened Disney Skyliner were briefly left hanging Saturday night as it experienced “unexpected downtime,” News 13 Orlando reports. Clearly people were injured if they needed medical care so why did they lie right to our faces??? ♀️, At least Team Disney Orlando made an official statement (after consulting their legal department 1st, of course). Evacuations then began along the line, but it was a lengthy and tedious process, with some guests requiring medical care upon evacuation. A photo making the … Crowds should be still and consider their past amusement choices. This stinks and they haven’t handled it well but it will get fixed. Accidents happen go wrap yourself on bubble wrap go to your safe place. On October 5, 2019, less than a week after the Skyliner's opening, a crash at the Riviera Resort station occurred on the Epcot line after a gondola failed to leave the station, causing a jam. People were just stuck in their gondolas for longer than they would like. A tragedy is a deadly plane, car, or train crash. And there were NO injuries. Oct 06, 2019 | … The skyliner gondolas are supposed to be seen as an enjoyable sky-view experience as an alternative to traditional transportation methods. According to WESH 2, 911 call records have been released from the evening of October 5th, 2019 when Walt Disney World guests were stuck in gondolas due to an incident on the Disney Skyliner Epcot line.. Opening in fall 2019, the Disney Skyliner gondolas are a convenient way to travel between Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and other select locations at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Originally billed as merely “unexpected downtime”, Disney is now regarding the accident a “malfunction” of the Epcot line. Cole said she and her boyfriend, Aaron Murray, saw a woman being taken out on a stretcher. They had a few gondolas bump into each other at the station. You’re being to loud. And the worst did not happenned, because if this would have happenned at the peak of heat during daylight, the consequences would have been worst!!! Word on the streets is that Disney World and Land are more like carnival experiences now. So sorry you got stuck on the gondola. You are seriously expecting Disney to replace this gondola system with an entirely new monorail? You all need to calm down…. ORLANDO, Fla. — Guests on the newly opened Disney Skyliner were briefly left hanging Saturday night as it experienced “unexpected downtime,” News 13 Orlando reports. And of course you had to somehow bring politics into this. Image Credit: @Ada58974405 on Twitter. Here are eight other times people died on Walt Disney World property. Tragedy? Seriously? Some of you need your sarcasm meters adjusted. Disney guests arriving on the new Disney Skyliner Gondola will be welcomed in with a panoramic view of the park. Little hope of survival…ummmmm again you are a moron…if you are so traumatized by something that you werent even a part of….maybe you should never leave your home, Don’t be so dramatic, its bound to have teething problems. The Skyliner gondolas take up to 10 guests per cabin high above the Disney property on … If you’re still quaking in fear, i would advise against petting zoos, the tower of terror, and books containing clown photos as well. Disney Skyliner Gondola System Must-Know. Really, calm down. You have to distinguish between what is possible from what … There were no reports of injuries, according to WKMG. Yikes you should probably stay inside your house at all times just to be safe. If he remembers. All Rights Reserved. This is not like they were falling off the line. One key lesson, there are no ID numbers on the outside of the cabs. So, can these wind-cooled hanging glass boxes keep you relatively cool? • On April 22, 2010, a 61-year-old woman from Celebration, Florida, suffered a collapsed lung, fractured ribs, and back pain due to a boating accident near the Treehouse Villas. You know there have been monorail accidents, right? Responders could not easily identify which cab they were looking for. Ashley Payne, a … Of course as soon as I saw you had to make a dig at Trump I knew you were a cry baby millennial. Fun? The affected line was traveling between Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and Epcot, Palmer said. "Disney handled the situation well, given the circumstances," Cole said. So there may have been no physical injury from the incident. Agree about the monorail…but you turned this political ..so all I can say is toughen up SNOWFLAKE! This isn’t true. My partner and I are still quaking in fear, knowing that we spent an entire day riding the gondola system and survived the ordeal. The worst fear happenned a couple of days after opening. I suppose you think that should be closed too, so you can walk to get your luggage or get to the next terminal. I don’t know you or your partner, but you’re clearly dramatic. a photo of piled-up gondolas began to circulate, with many guests taking to social media to divulge that the Disney Skyliner system had unexpectedly stopped. This was a key issue with someone who had a medical incident, likely claustrophobia. Rofl, love the sarcasm and bait. The Disney Skyliner has reached a major milestone with the start of testing with guest cabins. The Disney skyliner gondolas DO NOT have air conditioning; There will be more than 300 in the fleet of gondolas Little hope for survival? Excuse me while I take a in this cube that’s not moving with zero air flow in front of total strangers! The best that Disney can do to explain it is with a statement that lacks any sincerity and is chock full of homilies, that is no doubt written by a former Trump speech writer. The rented Sea Raycer that her husband was driving collided with a Disney ferryboat. The River Country park was Walt Disney World's first water park, built in 1976 on Bay Lake in Florida. Lol, I work there. Attractions are gonna break down. There is risk with everything in life, take it or leave it. You probably don’t even know any classic characters. The Walt Disney World Resort this morning reopened its Disney Skyliner gondola system to guests, following an incident earlier this month that left some riders stranded for three hours. Well that’s one ride I won’t be going on anytime soon…now or ever…. We took this to the test. I mean the way you are talking you would think they were pumping poison gas inside It’s A Small World. It’s a new ride it’s going to have it’s issues like everything else that is man-made. Get a grip there is no tragedy no one died no horrific event. that the kits contained glow sticks, packaged water, and human waste containers. The Skyliner is brand new and has a much easier load/unload process. But here’s a couple things to know up front. btw what’s a tsum tsum ?? The fire department arrived about 45 minutes after the ride stalled, Palmer said, but it took hours for her and her friend to be evacuated. The fact you brought political nonsense into the situation makes your point invalid. one monorail hit into another parked one killing the young operator. Walt Disney World Resort has yet to set a reopening date for its new aerial cable car system, the Skyliner, after it stranded passengers for hours on … Image Credit: @Ada58974405 on Twitter. No one forced anyone to go this now or in the future. Some people love to hype things up. Are you joking? ‘left trapped in those flying deathtraps for hours with little hope for survival.’ – Progressive Music Lover. We’ve all been stuck at the top of a ferris wheel for longer than we should have. According to the obtained records, a few of the guests who were in the Skyliner cabins were having medical issues. survived the “ordeal”. Congrats on the record number of “thumbs down” votes, by the way. but it was a lengthy and tedious process. Read all our news at www.wdwnt.com #wdwnt #skyliner On February 15, 2017, the Reedy Creek Improvement District filed plans with the South Florida Water Management District for "various improvements." I feel for those that were stuck in the gondolas. That from folks who used to go regularly 20-30 years ago. Getting stuck on a ride is no fun and I’m sorry that happened but honestly. If you’re new to the Disney Skyliner system itself, it opened on September 29th to mixed reviews. On March 22, 2016, a man reportedly jumped to his death from Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s inner … Walt Disney World lost a bit of its magic on Saturday night, as some visitors were left stranded on the theme park’s new Skyliner gondola. Passengers who were stranded were compensated with free park tickets and gift cards, Palmer and Cole said. It’s a learning process for Disney if it happens again they might be more prepared due to this incident. One of the the Skyliner's three routes "experienced an unexpected downtime," Disney said in a statement, according to CNN affiliate. The Skyliner won’t really do you any good if you’re trying to get to Magic Kingdom, and likewise the Monorail won’t get you to Hollywood Studios. Jeff and Danielle Perera and their four children, of Winter Garden, pose for a picture on the Disney Skyliner gondolas. Wheelchair, ECV, and Stroller Friendly Cabins. ... Family Sues Universal Following Death, Asks For Spanish Warning Signs. What a moron…you weren’t even on them when the situation happened.Tragedy ? Thank you for that amazing example of hyperbolic improvisation. They were made by imperfect humans. No body was killed or what not. You go on about a Mono rail, has Disney not had simlar problems with the Mono rail that is in place now ? Riders on the recently-opened Skyliner gondola ride at Walt Disney World were stuck for hours Saturday night. While the Skyliner and Skyway are both aerial trams, the Skyliner cabs would be larger than the Skyway cabs since the Skyliner would act as a commuter transport between the resorts, Epcot , and Disney's Hollywood Studios . Emmie Palmer said she and a friend were stranded about three stories high along with three other woman in a gondola cabin. Life continues……. Among these plans was a design for a 100-foot-high (30 m) building in the shape of a "V," consistent with a gondola lift changing direction. What's more, Disney's bus and Skyliner transportation systems ran like clockwork throughout our stay. It was an accident and accidents happen. Disney Releases Official Statement Regarding Disney Skyliner Accident at Walt Disney World, Jessica lives in South Florida with her 15-pound cat Gordo and a small army of Tsum Tsums. The Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort station is the main HUB of activity for Disney Skyliner. And the way they worded their official statement is to avoid being sued as someone is always trying to get over on the system on a technicality. Pictures from the scene showed crumpled gondola cars lined up at the entrance of the attraction. Walt Disney World Resort has yet to set a reopening date for its new aerial cable car system, the Skyliner, after it stranded passengers for hours on … You’re ridiculous. BAY LAKE, FL. Passengers told CNN on Sunday they were left hanging for about three hours. bravely reporting? Yes shame on me. If this was intended as sarcasm, as some people are suggesting, then it obviously doesn’t sell itself as intended, as the 300-plus “thumbs down” votes seem to attest. P. People can require medical attention for ressons other than injury. Evacuating two people at a time off of the Disney World Skyliner... could be very slow with 10 capacity gondolas.... #disneyskyliner #disneyworld @WDWToday pic.twitter.com/y5S1IJxhtP. An apparent Disney Skyliner crash shut down the system on Saturday evening. What the hell do you think you were experiencing? Yet here you are writing about some pseudo-traumatization. This wasn’t a terrible tragedy and nothing about the entire thing is Orwellian in any way. I just can’t believe that the designers of the system did not foresaw the worst case scenario, or maybe, as the Titanic designers did, they were so confident of their design, that did not planned for the worst. The River Country park was Walt Disney World's first water park, built in 1976 on Bay Lake in Florida. There were NO guests in the few units that made contact with eachother. How many times has the people mover/tram at Orlando International Airport stopped working? Tasting Sampler Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom with New Pulled Pork Jelly Donut Slider This Winter; Sampler Cards Go On Sale Tomorrow, PHOTOS: New Rainbow Pride Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort. The Disney Skyliner gondola is a brand new form of transportation for the Walt Disney World Resort. Overall things worked out because Disney had a plan in case this happened. The outdoor temperature today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was 91 degrees Fahrenheit, with a real feel of 104 degrees in the direct sunlight. This comes after a few Disney skyliner cable cars got stuck. You probably quake with fear on the egregiously terrifying It’s A Small World. and will remain closed until further notice. Riders aboard the new Skyliner gondola ride at Walt Disney World were stranded for hours late Saturday night after an apparent malfunction, according … Arriving at Riviera Resort on 9/24/2019. We have been in contact with the guests, many of whom were on the Skyliner for more than three hours until we were … They’re not so innocent. How would that be economically sound? It will remain closed "while we look into the details surrounding this downtime," Disney said, according to WKMG. Born and raised in South Florida and have spent just about every one of my 41 year’s going to Disney at least once each year. What if I told you the monorail train crashed One time with another and killed a cast member? Disney World's Skyliner Gondola Set to Open in September: 'Welcome to the Dawn of a New Era' this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Copyright © 2021 WDWNT, LLC. In 2017, Disney announced the construction of the Disney Skyliner in Walt Disney World's Epcot Resort Area. What is most concerning to me regarding the this situation, is just how… Read more ». I’m still laughing as I type this up . You should be censored for being a moron. We have been in contact with the guests, many of whom were on the Skyliner for more than three hours until we were able to restart the system. Go find your safe space and eat a big bowl of shut the hell up. WTF? There are kinks in the system and they will take care of them before opening the gondolas back up to the public. Guests were stranded for over three hours on the line that runs between Disney’s … We express our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and continue to work with each guest individually.”. !,… Read more », Things happen, people were inconvenienced, some were frightened (it was dark and late at night), injuries were minor. Mindless millenials who bash Disney with no clue. Let’s see if they actually DO find every Park Guest involved and DO the right thing (to avoid any further bad p.r.). Imagine they were trapped in It’s a small world for hours, that could have been cruel. While not much is known at this time, an accident has occurred aboard the Disney Skyliner transportation system at the Riviera Resort Station. The Orange County Sheriff's report states that the Sea Raycer crossed in the ferry's right-of-way. The sinking of the Titanic again? Do I need a fastpass like Rocken Roller Coaster or Yeti. On Saturday evening, guests aboard the new Disney Skyliner gondolas were stuck in the air for up to three hours after an incident caused the transportation system to stop working. “terrible tragedy”? 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There had to be human error involved in the process, like pulling a cart aside and returning it to the line for people who needed more time, etc. On Saturday evening, guests aboard the new Disney Skyliner gondolas were stuck in the air for up to three hours after an incident caused the transportation system to stop working. For quite some time now, Disney had been focusing on a new way to transport parkgoers at Walt Disney World.The new service, called the Skyliner … On March 22, 2016, a man reportedly jumped to his death from Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s inner … Courtney Cole, who was stranded with her boyfriend and six others in another gondola, said passengers were told there were emergency kits under the seats with water and first aid supplies. The system should be dismantled immediately and replaced with an updated monorail line. These fools are looking for compensation- obviously- sad but true. This station was inspired by the open air village marketplaces of the Caribbean and showcases the nearby resort’s architectural detailing and color schemes. (THECOUNT) — An accident has occurred at the Disney Skyliner Terminal Riviera Resort in Bay Lake, Florida Saturday night. Skyliner is a brilliant idea – on blueprints – but it’s not going to be efficient, nor move the same capacity as the Monorails (now Team Disney Orlando has 2 separate forms of public transportation they need to repair and / or update the infrastructure). Emergency kit includes a human waste container.? Apparently people no longer have a sense of humor or know what sarcasm is……. You have to distinguish between what is possible from what is … While not much is known at this time, an accident has occurred aboard the Disney Skyliner transportation system at the Riviera Resort Station. I see Nick won’t be lacking for psychotic comments this week. Wow, quite the speech there. Original report, published Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 9:39PM EDT. Who the Hell do you think you are? Cry me a river!!! I think your overreacting just a lil lol if these things are floating death traps then so are monorails and yet your 100% ok with them if your this petrified over a incident and saying your shacking knowing you and your partner survived the lil ride I can’t imagine what your like on any ride lol. Well!!! The Skyliner won’t really do you any good if you’re trying to get to Magic Kingdom, and likewise the Monorail won’t get you to Hollywood Studios. Have you reached out to guest services to share how this made you feel? No injuries were reported, but passengers were stranded for up to 3 hours. I rode knowing full well that this was a NEW ride and probably would experience delays and stops along the way (which we did).… Read more ». Fyi people have been stuck on the monorail for hours no power no ac, the skykiner is a mechanical device which can have issues. I had lots of questions for the cast members before I got on. Disney reports that no guests were injured. The Skyliner opened to the public on September 29. You’re more likely to die in a car on property surely with the amount of bad drivers there are around? Get a grip. In the wake of the Disney Skyliner accident and evacuations that took place Saturday night, Disney has released an official statement regarding what happened: “We have a team diligently looking into the cause of the malfunction on the Epcot line of the Disney Skyliner. A photo making the … The blueprints described improvements to the south end of Epcot at the World Showcase, as well as in Disney's BoardWalk Resort and Disney's Hollywood Studios. But people still ride it. Disney Skyliner. She “survived” riding all day. What ordeal? She didn’t get stuckion a gondola. Early images of inside emergency black box kits inside each gondola revealed that the kits contained glow sticks, packaged water, and human waste containers. Dumb uneducated assholes. Get a grip using your logic they should dismantle the monorail because about 10 years ago at least one person got killed. Grow up, You people do realize that this person isn’t being serious. ‘Redeem itself in the wake of this terrible tragedy’ – ???!?!?? That have killed someone. “…with little hope for survival”? BAY LAKE, FL. Image Credit: @Ada58974405 on … One of the the Skyliner’s … It did a few years ago. What, do they send Goofy to beat up reporters? On Sunday morning, 17 April 1994, a 30-year-old man named Randle Charles fell approximately 20 feet from one of the Skyway cabins and landed … | Privacy Policy | WDWNT.com is an unofficial fan site and not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company. Disney could have tested the Skyliner for 10 years and there would still be a failure at some point (people are killed on amusement park rides from time to time, even at Disney Theme Parks). Can you name the classic 5? Censor ??? Seriously? Disney Skyliner closed following collision at Disney Riviera station1 year ago. Real drama queen over reacting to a mechanical failure. I must have missed some crucial point of the whole thing. Little hope for survival? Walt Disney World’s Skyliner gondola system has been up and running for just one week, and tonight it has experienced its first major incident.. These V-shaped structures were also planned for Dis… Wonder how long the research is going to be until its resolved and ready to reopen.