Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Ok, Kevin Yee has a new article about things planned for WDW, and he breaks it down into official, speculation, and small projects. He mentions that the Monorails will be getting rid of the carpet (yay!) and replacing it with a hard floor. He also mentions it could get slippery when wet. Ok, why would they not install a rubberized floor that is non-slippery, and provides good traction? This kind of stuff is used a lot now, especially in subways, busses, etc. Maybe that is what WDW will do, but Kevin makes it sound like something that could cause an accident if it's wet...
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl ^I have been in a monorail with the new floor and didn't find it to be too slippery when it was raining. It was less slippery then laminate floors at my house seem. The only problem I have with the new floors is that sand or mud tracked in makes the floor seem dirty (with the carpet, it was dirty but it was hard to tell).
Originally Posted By figment1986 It might be a rubberized floor... but with FLA you still got a lot of dirt and debris that gets tracked into the monorails.
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl ^There is still a carpet-like material on the walls, if I'm not mistaken. I bet the smell will still be there, although I bet it is greatly diminished.
Originally Posted By BeautysBeast I know im going to get some flack for asking this next question.IN the bigger scheme of things who really cares what the flooring of the monorail is?
Originally Posted By BeautysBeast Can rubber or mat carpeting enhance or detract a disney experience?? COnsider both in pristine condition upon your visit?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "I know im going to get some flack for asking this next question.IN the bigger scheme of things who really cares what the flooring of the monorail is?" "Can rubber or mat carpeting enhance or detract a disney experience?? COnsider both in pristine condition upon your visit?" In the grand scheme of things, it doesn't really matter. I was just kind of surprised Disney wouldn't go with something more modern and less prone to lawsuits. It doesn't detract from the experience at all...although the smell of the wet, moldy carpet kind of did...yuck!
Originally Posted By danyoung >.IN the bigger scheme of things who really cares what the flooring of the monorail is?< Since when do 90% of the discussions in online forums have anything to do with the bigger scheme of things? If you're not interested, don't post.
Originally Posted By mickeyboy43 ya know, instead of replacing carpet, how about expanding the entire monorail system to include the resorts and parks? the monorail really adds to the feeling of being secluded nad in a worldof your own. something that just hit me, is it the cost, or making the monorail resorts exclusive and more expensive ecause of the monorail treat.
Originally Posted By danyoung >ya know, instead of replacing carpet, how about expanding the entire monorail system to include the resorts and parks?< Well, to replace the carpet would cost a few 10's of thousands of dollars. To extend the monorail lines would cost many many millions per mile.
Originally Posted By mickeyboy43 but still, think of the magic and the extra fun. Is this possible another example of penny pinching?
Originally Posted By avromark How about something like that something liner like they had at DL before the monorail? It would look cooler then a standard bus but shouldn't cost to much more to implement?
Originally Posted By danyoung BeautysBeast, you're not serious, are you? I've got two responses for you, but I'll wait to find out if you just forgot the smiley face.
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl Wasn't the Las Vegas monorail (using old WDW monorail cars) something like $65 million per mile? I know that it probably included the cost for land, permits, and other things that Disney wouldn't have to pay, but at the same time, it would be a LOT of money to do this.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer To current topic: I can't imagine the logistics of extending the monorail to include all resorts and parks. There would have to be seperate lines for each park that would include several hotels. Or everyone would board one monorail that would take you to the TTC and then off to the resort or park. I just don't see how it could be worked out so that the lines at the Value and Mod resorts wouldn't be overwhelming. To the original topic: I think a solid flooring will make it easier to clean up the bodily fluids that end up being spewed from time to time so I'm all for this change. Even rubberized floors can retain odor for some time so I can see why they would go with a straight solid.
Originally Posted By BrigmanMT 2 The TTC and a Parking Structure should be the key. A structure would also provide a good place for guests to park during inclimate weather. Hotels on an efficient monorail system would incorporate intersting designs and would call in a much higher rate. They could also be placed further away from the parks, which is always a plus, when considering future expansion. If planned right the hotels could pay for the monorail expansion in a matter of years.
