Firefighters save park-goers stuck on Disney World's new aerial cable cars
Passengers reported on social media that they had been stuck on the enclosed cable cars for more than an hour
Associated Press
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Firefighters have responded to help Walt Disney World park-goers who have been stuck aboard the Florida resort's newly launched aerial cable car system.
News outlets report that Disney Skyliner cable cars became stuck in the air Saturday night. A Disney spokeswoman tells the Orlando Sentinel that there have been no reported injuries.
Passengers reported on social media that they had been stuck on the enclosed cable cars for more than an hour. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident.
The Skyliner air gondolas opened to visitors last week. The cable cars whisk visitors from hotels to theme parks three stories above the ground while going 11 mph (18 kph). No more than 10 people are allowed in each cable car.
We’re off!! @WFTV @WaltDisneyWorld #skyliner pic.twitter.com/MZqNjGaX8i
— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) October 6, 2019
Not a fun experience on the new skyliner. @WaltDisneyWorld @WESH pic.twitter.com/fwuXjlN9wg
— Ada (@Ada58974405) October 6, 2019
Part 2 Disney Skyliner Stuck @ the Boardwalk #disney #skyliner #disneyworld #epcot #epcotforever #disneyskyliner #disneypark #disneysboardwalk @WESH pic.twitter.com/QLR7gE5Znr
— JK DeLaCruz (@JK2559) October 6, 2019
Fire crews now gearing up with harnesses. They have used a special truck to evacuate other gondolas so I’m hoping they won’t have us repell down. #skyliner pic.twitter.com/V4DMwydQ2l
— Michael Wallace (@TigerMike83) October 6, 2019
UPDATED: The Skyliner Gondola Accident/Rescue/Evacuation From Last Night https://t.co/y827SukgGR
— Sarah Hina (@StepByStepWDW) October 6, 2019
🔹The Skyliner will remain closed until further notice.
🔹Disney gave evacuated guests $100 gift cards and 2-day Park Hopper tickets. #disneyworld #skyliner #wdw
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