Screamin' has been released to Disney.

Originally Posted By cwade

Bottom line is as soon as they discovered that Disney changed the braking system without consulting the ride manufacturer, they should have fined Disney right then and there and told them to fix it right.

 

Originally Posted By cwade

Oh, sorry and I agree there was no need to take anywhere near as long as they did in investigating it. DOSH is overbearing and needs to back off a bit, yes safety is a concern and do you seriously think that Disney wants to compromise guest's safety? Of course not, but the change in the brake system should have been approved by the ride manufacturer first and yes there should be lawws requiring this, then by DOSH before it was allowed to continue to opperate.

 

Originally Posted By bean

why would they fine Disney for changing the braking system and not consulting the manufacturer?

Unless the contract stated nything in this regards Disney had the right to change what they felt might be more efficient. Disney is responsible for the attractions upkeep not the manufacturer.

the manufacturer was basically a sub-contractor. disney said look we need a coaster that will fit this footprint and this layout, could you make it work?

Good now once you are done we well retroffit it to fit our needs by theming and enhancements.

the manufacturer at that point could release any responsibility to itself if the attraction is altered.

 

Originally Posted By fkurucz

>>why would they fine Disney for changing the braking system and not consulting the manufacturer?<<

Good point. Its not like they changed a 747.

 

Originally Posted By Mandelbrot

The manufaturer (Intamin) custom-designed the braking system for Screamin'. It performed as intended from day one. Intamin is a well-established experienced roller coaster builder with an excellent record for safety and durability. Disney, particularly Disneyland, has a notorious track record for roller coaster accidents with several on BTMRR, Space Mountain, and the Matterhorn. I challenge anyone to find a theme park with as many roller coaster accidents as these three have had. Bonus points for fatalities as BTMRR had. That OSHA is taking its time is a good thing. I love Screamin' as much (and probably more) as anyone but come on people. Disney needs to learn how to operate roller coasters safely.

Bottome line: Consult the manufacturer when modifications are made. Those guys actually KNOW how to operate roller coasters.

 

Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland

"Disney needs to learn how to operate roller coasters safely."


You've got to be kidding me. Have you actually talked to any of those attractions' Cast Members? Talk to them and they'll tell you about safety. Do you know how many people move through those attractions in one day? And then how often do they have an accident?

Where do you get your information?

 

Originally Posted By Blacksheep Uncle

I'll take "out of thin air" for $200 Alex...

 

Originally Posted By bean

Its not OSHA dealing with the accident its DOSH.

Intamin is also known to have had several problems with its coasters thruout he world so that arguement can be challenged.

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

Any news about California Screamin'?

Like an opening date?

 

Originally Posted By iluvdisneyland

According to a friend of mine from the OTHER vending department, Screamin' was going to reopen this past Friday but at the last minute, the powers that be decided more testing was needed.

According to this cast member, the attraction was supposed to reopen today, Sunday.

 

Originally Posted By Darkbeer

This afternoon (sunday), at around 4 PM, they had 4 trains running, but no E-stops, or anything like being in testing mode....

 

Originally Posted By exeter72

On Friday (our last day there) they were running four trains constantly with weights (water filled plastic containers) in the blue train.