Oh dang that is a serious drop from what they used to run. No wonder it looked like so many more in the videos I saw
L'Aeronaut Skyride
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It’s quite unfortunate they couldn’t find a way to run all 30 cabins on the line. The part that is difficult about that, however, is for the number of cabins on the line, the trip out interval is decreased. With 18 cabins a cabin is released out of each station every 30 seconds. With 24, that number is dropped to every 24 seconds. The third mode is used only in testing, with all 30 cabins and no guests, at an interval of just 12 seconds. Due to such a short interval it’s not really feasible to run that many easily or efficiently, considering the average guest doesn’t pay attention when it’s time for them to board.
I think there’s an element of “see the animals from above!” that isn’t present in Williamsburg. On the other hand, if they’re willing I don’t trust them not to gouge everyone.
I don't have any info about BGW's leanings when it comes to upcharging for a fundamental part of the park's transportation infrastructure.
But I expect the park to surely stay far away from such a terrible idea if they see it causing vocal negative reactions and financially underperforming vs expectations in Tampa.
But I expect the park to surely stay far away from such a terrible idea if they see it causing vocal negative reactions and financially underperforming vs expectations in Tampa.
They already do. You can ride the Skyride for free for a single leg, but there is a charge to do a round trip at CT. So, to avoid standing in line three times to see the lights, you have to pay an upcharge (which is probably reasonable).
VB06Hokie
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Knowing SEAS, they'll throw the upcharge on the Germany to England portion just because they know there are people who will pay to not have to walk down the hill and up the stairs into Scotland.
How have I never heard of such an option? I don't think I've ever seen a Christmastown upgrade for the skyride. And what a pain in the ass that would be for ride ops to manage.
So you would have to get off the ride at a station and then get back on the ride through the exit?
I do not remember. I’m sure someone does.
No, you enter at the Exit for the first time. At each station, you stay on the ride with the QQ, from what I saw. They just roll that person around to dispatch again.
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There is a circle target indicator on the side of the gondolas to indicate a round trip passenger. Mobility boarding passes always get a round trip.
She's ok. Going through her 50 year maintenance a little early.