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Transport Options changing? Feb 16, 2017 0:07:58 GMT missybee, disneymike, and 1 more like this

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Post by pvtim on Feb 16, 2017 0:07:58 GMT

I am sure by now you have seen in either facebook or on other forums...there are Rumors of a new transport system coming to the world. Many are speculating a large gondola type skyway connecting Caribbean Beach, Hollywood Studios, Epcot & possibly Art of Animation. These are conjecture based on permits that have already been filed- but it looks like many are on to something. Not posting a link as I am unsure of doing so to other forums - but it is now everywhere (most discussions started gaining traction yesterday).

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I found this Orlando Business Journal article that talks about this rumor. It seems that according to rumors : permits have been pulled for something happening at Disney. A gondola system would be a nice and different transportation system to and from the park.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2017/02/15/rumor-disney-may-be-working-on-a-gondola.amp.html

]WDWthemeparks.com also has an article on this subject.
www.wdwthemeparks.com/rumors

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If everyone is tossing this rumor around, it seems to maybe have some merit.

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Transport Options changing? Feb 16, 2017 14:41:37 GMT cathie, missybee, and 1 more like this

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There have been several reports/rumors about a new transportation system to try to connect Epcot with HS through various resorts. I agree with you, Missy, that if there are this many rumors and for the fact that the permits have been issued, then I would have to conclude that it is true (to some part). Most of the articles and rumors have all come about in the past day or two.

Here another article from The Orlando Sentinel... www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bz-disney-world-cable-car-gondola-20170215-story.html

wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/rumor-skyway-gondola-transportation-system-epcot-disneys-hollywood-studios-constructed/

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Feb 16, 2017 0:07:58 GMT pvtim said:

I am sure by now you have seen in either facebook or on other forums...there are Rumors of a new transport system coming to the world. Many are speculating a large gondola type skyway connecting Caribbean Beach, Hollywood Studios, Epcot & possibly Art of Animation. These are conjecture based on permits that have already been filed- but it looks like many are on to something. Not posting a link as I am unsure of doing so to other forums - but it is now everywhere (most discussions started gaining traction yesterday).

I know a lot of people are talking about it. But not Disney, so... still a rumor. Besides Its gonna take a good 2 and a half to 3 years to complete it. Idk. I know I don't want to be stuck on that ride.

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Feb 16, 2017 18:46:20 GMT DisneyfanDean said:

Feb 16, 2017 0:07:58 GMT pvtim said:

I am sure by now you have seen in either facebook or on other forums...there are Rumors of a new transport system coming to the world. Many are speculating a large gondola type skyway connecting Caribbean Beach, Hollywood Studios, Epcot & possibly Art of Animation. These are conjecture based on permits that have already been filed- but it looks like many are on to something. Not posting a link as I am unsure of doing so to other forums - but it is now everywhere (most discussions started gaining traction yesterday).

I know a lot of people are talking about it. But not Disney, so... still a rumor. Besides Its gonna take a good 2 and a half to 3 years to complete it. Idk. I know I don't want to be stuck on that ride.

It would be nice when you think about it, but like you Dean, no way do I want to be stuck on it. We were stuck on the Monorail between the GF and MK due to someone being tackled by security running from the GF and trying to get on the monorail. The doors closed and the monorail moved forward to prevent anyone getting on.

It was not a nice experience, we sat there for a long time, my wife is claustrophobic and I hand my hands full keeping her calm.

When we finally stopped at the MK everyone in the compartment insisted my wife gets out first. LOL

We went back to the resort by boat (Poly) and didn't do the MK that night. So, no way would I want to be stuck on a gondola in mid air.

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Transport Options changing? Mar 1, 2017 18:47:54 GMT

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Feb 16, 2017 14:41:37 GMT drwadadli said:

There have been several reports/rumors about a new transportation system to try to connect Epcot with HS through various resorts. I agree with you, Missy, that if there are this many rumors and for the fact that the permits have been issued, then I would have to conclude that it is true (to some part). Most of the articles and rumors have all come about in the past day or two.

Here another article from The Orlando Sentinel... www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bz-disney-world-cable-car-gondola-20170215-story.html

wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/rumor-skyway-gondola-transportation-system-epcot-disneys-hollywood-studios-constructed/

I still remember the original Skyway that was WDW over Fantasyland

I also remember the skyway over fantasyland....for those who don't it began (or ended) at the spot in Fantasyland where Rapunzel has her restrooms/tower

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Mar 1, 2017 18:47:54 GMT cathie said:

Feb 16, 2017 14:41:37 GMT drwadadli said:

There have been several reports/rumors about a new transportation system to try to connect Epcot with HS through various resorts. I agree with you, Missy, that if there are this many rumors and for the fact that the permits have been issued, then I would have to conclude that it is true (to some part). Most of the articles and rumors have all come about in the past day or two.

Here another article from The Orlando Sentinel... www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bz-disney-world-cable-car-gondola-20170215-story.html

wdwnt.com/blog/2017/02/rumor-skyway-gondola-transportation-system-epcot-disneys-hollywood-studios-constructed/

I still remember the original Skyway that was WDW over Fantasyland

I also remember the skyway over fantasyland....for those who don't it began (or ended) at the spot in Fantasyland where Rapunzel has her restrooms/tower

I remember the Skyway too. I enjoyed it as much as the kids did.

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This just in (will actually from March 31st)...

Apparently, this is no longer a rumor as Disney filed permits on March 30th for "foundation and building infrastructure" that correspond with the previously mentioned route of a gondola ride between Epcot, HS, CBR, and AoA.

www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/more-information-on-walt-disney-world-gondola-rumor/

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Noticed today!!!!!!!!

Per the Orlando Sentinel, this rumor has been confirmed: not by Disney yet but by all the paperwork that has been filed.

www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-bz-disney-world-gondolas-cable-cars-plans-20170418-story.html

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Transport Options changing? Apr 25, 2017 13:28:24 GMT

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Gondola systems have been around for years and in areas just as bad as Orlando. Most of ski resorts (especially in The Alps) have some form of gondola system that hold up to blizzard conditions. Some of the ski resorts around Lake Tahoe have gondola systems.

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Transport Options changing? Apr 27, 2017 16:59:03 GMT

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Apr 25, 2017 13:28:24 GMT drwadadli said:

Gondola systems have been around for years and in areas just as bad as Orlando. Most of ski resorts (especially in The Alps) have some form of gondola system that hold up to blizzard conditions. Some of the ski resorts around Lake Tahoe have gondola systems.

I can verify Lake Tahoe gondola system.....my cousin who started as first woman animator Walt Disney hired has a home there and I've been out there several times.....going this July again

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Apr 27, 2017 16:59:03 GMT cathie said:

Apr 25, 2017 13:28:24 GMT drwadadli said:

Gondola systems have been around for years and in areas just as bad as Orlando. Most of ski resorts (especially in The Alps) have some form of gondola system that hold up to blizzard conditions. Some of the ski resorts around Lake Tahoe have gondola systems.

I can verify Lake Tahoe gondola system.....my cousin who started as first woman animator Walt Disney hired has a home there and I've been out there several times.....going this July again

LOL...I agree as I used to go skiing there and used it which is why I brought it up

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