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Disney World’s Aerial Gondola Still Divides Guests Years After Debut

The split reflects accessibility gains for strollers and wheelchair users versus unease with motion, heights, limited evacuation options.

Overview

  • Introduced several years ago, the aerial system links multiple resorts with EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios to relieve bus congestion and improve connectivity.
  • Supporters cite easier roll‑on access for strollers and wheelchairs, quieter private cabins, and scenic views that turn transit into part of the experience.
  • Critics report rocky cabin movement, fear of heights, and stress from pauses or backups, with worries centered on the lack of easy midroute exits.
  • The installation reframed transportation at the resort by making mobility a visible, experiential element rather than an invisible utility.
  • Current coverage reports no new incidents or policy changes, highlighting an ongoing, entrenched divide over comfort versus convenience.