RaySharpton
Retired and going to Disney.
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2000
Speedy Disney Gondolas
The Disney Gondolas seem to be running at full speed for tests.
I also see that they slow down considerably inside the Gondola Station.
I use a lightweight power wheelchair weighing only 55 lbs. I wonder if anyone has seen any written information about the possibility of using gondola transportation.
Maybe a regular, manual wheelchair can be used.
When I was at WDW, I was told that I could only use a manual wheelchair to ride their raft across to the Magic Kingdom's Sawyer Island. I knew that I couldn't see much because of the stairs, wooden barrow and rope water bridge, and other narrow walkways. I used to enjoy going over to the island to relax in the shade for a drink a long time ago. I was disappointed.
I have Googled a lot and I have not found any verifying information about what would be allowed accessible wise.
Just my guess is that they might only allow one manual wheelchair and not a power device like a power wheelchair, and not a mobility scooter. That is just my opinion because I haven't read anything definitive. I did read that there might be two benches inside for guests on each side.
If I can't use the gondola, that is okay with me because Disney makes a lot of things accessible for me. I like using Disney bus and boat transportation and monorail and shows and attractions and Pop Century Resort. The Disney bus is the only transportation that uses a tiedown system for mobility devices. I also miss not sitting outside in the rear of their transportation boats from EPCOT to DHS.
I really don't care if the gondolas have air conditioning or not. I am just happy for the good things that I am allowed to experience and Walt Disney World certainly provides that more than any place that I have ever visited.
I haven't been able to verify this quote at the following link:
https://www.inquisitr.com/5171666/d...ondola-cabins-will-not-have-air-conditioning/
The article doesn't say where the quote came from and I couldn't find another verification. I presume that the article is only talking about manual wheelchairs.
So what have you found out about the new Disney Gondola system?
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...est-in-fall-2019-at-walt-disney-world-resort/
The Disney Gondolas seem to be running at full speed for tests.
I also see that they slow down considerably inside the Gondola Station.
I use a lightweight power wheelchair weighing only 55 lbs. I wonder if anyone has seen any written information about the possibility of using gondola transportation.
Maybe a regular, manual wheelchair can be used.
When I was at WDW, I was told that I could only use a manual wheelchair to ride their raft across to the Magic Kingdom's Sawyer Island. I knew that I couldn't see much because of the stairs, wooden barrow and rope water bridge, and other narrow walkways. I used to enjoy going over to the island to relax in the shade for a drink a long time ago. I was disappointed.
I have Googled a lot and I have not found any verifying information about what would be allowed accessible wise.
Just my guess is that they might only allow one manual wheelchair and not a power device like a power wheelchair, and not a mobility scooter. That is just my opinion because I haven't read anything definitive. I did read that there might be two benches inside for guests on each side.
If I can't use the gondola, that is okay with me because Disney makes a lot of things accessible for me. I like using Disney bus and boat transportation and monorail and shows and attractions and Pop Century Resort. The Disney bus is the only transportation that uses a tiedown system for mobility devices. I also miss not sitting outside in the rear of their transportation boats from EPCOT to DHS.
I really don't care if the gondolas have air conditioning or not. I am just happy for the good things that I am allowed to experience and Walt Disney World certainly provides that more than any place that I have ever visited.
I haven't been able to verify this quote at the following link:
https://www.inquisitr.com/5171666/d...ondola-cabins-will-not-have-air-conditioning/
It was also revealed that all of the Disney Skyliner cabins will indeed be wheelchair-accessible. That is something else that had been expected, but never actually announced or confirmed by Disney.
The article doesn't say where the quote came from and I couldn't find another verification. I presume that the article is only talking about manual wheelchairs.
So what have you found out about the new Disney Gondola system?
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...est-in-fall-2019-at-walt-disney-world-resort/
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