Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< They have peoplemovers at the San Francisco airport >>> My home airport (Houston George Bush) is the only one with a genuine Disney peoplemover. It's the kind based on linear induction motors like the TTA in Florida, and I think it's one of the only examples of Disney actually using its home-grown technology to build something for someone else.
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl The WEDway technology is still more expensive then other more classic rail based systems, because the entire track has to be a motor. The costs of operating and maintaining such a system is considerably less, but the initial investment is incredibly high. (Although I don't know that for certain, as I have never seen the numbers, but that is the only reason I could think of why we don't see more people movers today.)
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy << (Although I don't know that for certain, as I have never seen the numbers, but that is the only reason I could think of why we don't see more people movers today.) >> That and the kickbacks municipal governments get from the heavy construction industry for much more capital intensive products like highway construction, railways, and subways. I always find it fascinating in San Diego to notice that the newest parts of the trolley system in Mission Valley are almost entirely elevated. If they wanted to get the trolleys above-grade, it makes you wonder why they didn't consider building a monorail system instead? An elevated trolley system is far more expensive than a monorail system.
Originally Posted By bluebayou I definitely was disappointed with my last stay there. My husband and I stayed last week and a terrible experience. Our room was not ready until 4pm (when it is guaranteed at 3pm). The lady who checked us in was one of the most unfriendliest cast members ever. Then we get to the room and it is missing basic things like mugs. Here's the thing that topped everything off: The did NOT change the sheets between us and the prior guests! When we went to get into the bed, there was glitter and hair on the bed. I called down to housekeeping and told them they needed to change them IMMEDIATELY. They seemed surprised that I was upset. I complained to a "manager named Matt" the next day who apologized and agreed to give us free lunch to make up for it. (I did not request anything free). Lastly, when we received the bill, there were room charges for the telephone (we live in Orlando and had our cell phones so this was not us) and valet parking added for the Wilderness lodge (we are DVC members so there should have been no charge.) I spend time straightening all this out with the second of my terrible desk clerks. I am sad to stay we will not be staying there again in the future which is quite sad because I had very fond memories there as a child.
