After it was looking like a chance of tram service resuming with a new fueling setup in the ground level of the Pixar parking area - now it isn't looking so good for the trams. All of the directional signs that said "To Trams" have now been changed out with new signs that say "To Parks" or "To Disney Parks". These aren't decals covering the word tram. They're permanent quality new signs. Looks like they have decided that park guests need their exercise permanently with that mile plus round trip hike.
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Originally posted by Captain Andy View PostYep. This lines up.
I went to Downtown Disney with a friend recently, and a CM told us that word on the street is that the old trams no longer work. That’s just where things are at.
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Originally posted by ClownLoach View Post
And the reason they don't work is entirely Disney's fault. Out of gas because they removed the CNG fueling depot and didn't build a new one. There is nothing wrong with the trams themselves, they're not old at all. In fact are state of the art clean air tractors.
I’m not shocked one bit. I’m disappointed. I’m unsure if Disney will give any real update because that will prompt some strong backlash which I’m sure they are looking to avoid in their ongoing effort to make profits by further devaluing the quality of the parks.
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Back in the good old days when DCA was still a parking lot there were trams all over the place. They were there
because of Walt. He didn’t want his guests to have to walk too far to and from the park. Today’s management could care less what Walt thought and if it looses them money they won’t care at all about ripping it out. What else is there? This is not only sad it’s frightening.
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I don’t like being cynical, but under Chapek and Co. I am almost surprised Disney hasn’t removed the trams as a free service with plans later will bring them back as a new upcharge experience (like $5 each way for adults and $3 for each child).
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Originally posted by Jaygatzby View PostI don’t like being cynical, but under Chapek and Co. I am almost surprised Disney hasn’t removed the trams as a free service with plans later will bring them back as a new upcharge experience (like $5 each way for adults and $3 for each child).
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“I love the nostalgic myself. I hope we never lose some of the things of the past.” -- Walt Disney
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"Disneyland is often called a magic kingdom because
it combines fantasy and history, adventure and learning,
together with every variety of recreation and fun,
designed to appeal to everyone."
- Walt Disney
"Disneyland is all about turning movies into rides."
- Michael Eisner
"It's very symbiotic."
- Bob Chapek
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Originally posted by Mr Wiggins View PostAnother piece of customer service eliminated by the Cheapek regime. Sad, but not surprising.
Service eliminated by the Bob Cut-Back Cheapek !
He want the guest Walk and Shop
CEO Chapek ,does not know what Guest Transportation is
But same time.......Disney rise the parking fee..........
Pay More -get less
IMO
Soaring like an EAGLE !
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They sent a survey after my last visit that included questions about the trans and if not having them negatively impacted me or if I parked at Toy Story because of a lack of trams. It didn’t apply to me so I didn’t answer those questions but it seems like they are actually seeing if bringing them back will be worth it.Favorite Ride: Tower of Terror
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Wow, the hotels along Harbor Blvd must be loving this. The only way I will visit Disneyland is staying at those hotels and walking. Considering this development, they are probably going to raise their prices, so I basically won't be staying there; hence, no Disney. There's going to start to be major problems along Harbor with friends/uber dropping people off.
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This Post from Mr Wiggins from another TRAM....Thread ,Say's it ALL !
Originally posted by Mr Wiggins View Post"No trams" is a 7-way win for Disney:
- No need to pay drivers
- No need to pay employees to train new drivers
- No need to pay maintenance workers
- No need to pay crowd control CMs at the loading queues
- No need to pay for parts
- No need to pay for fuel
- No need to pay for operating insurance
And the biggest win of all:
- There's no pressure to get the trams running, because the customers don't care. Some complain, but it doesn't stop them from giving Disney their money.
Given the above profit-friendly reality, you can be assured that no TDA or Parks exec is going to risk their reputation by pushing upper management to spend money on the trams.Soaring like an EAGLE !
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Originally posted by nostalgic View PostWow, the hotels along Harbor Blvd must be loving this. The only way I will visit Disneyland is staying at those hotels and walking. Considering this development, they are probably going to raise their prices, so I basically won't be staying there; hence, no Disney. There's going to start to be major problems along Harbor with friends/uber dropping people off...........IMO
Soaring like an EAGLE !
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Originally posted by nostalgic View PostWow, the hotels along Harbor Blvd must be loving this. The only way I will visit Disneyland is staying at those hotels and walking. Considering this development, they are probably going to raise their prices, so I basically won't be staying there; hence, no Disney. There's going to start to be major problems along Harbor with friends/uber dropping people off.
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Originally posted by egomaniac View PostWhen was the CNG fueling depot removed? And why?"Hello folks, welcome aboard the Disneyland Railroad..."
"The Gods have been angered by all the celebratin'..."
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Thought... How much real estate could be recovered and used for park expansion if the tram route goes away? Disney is notoriously famous for making you leave rides through a store why wouldn't they just apply that thinking with the parks and downtown Disney? The parking structure already has a walkway to downtown so I wouldn't be surprised if this is some sort of master plan. LOL.
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