Anyone know why DW removed the skyride?

[kosmosworld]

I think they may have just used the death as a final straw for WDW. They would probably never close a ride and blame it on guest behavior because it looks bad from the outside since only a small percentage of riders caused problems.

I think I would agree with you on that, because it really was never heavily announced.
I saw some of my old video with it operating, and the support poles along the way were actually pretty ugly going through Fantasyland. I think that may have been another reason to get rid of them. They didn't seem to fit in with the theme of Fantasyland.

[Sharonofwindham]

Even though it wasn't being used anymore, really gonna miss the swiss style building, and the yodeling music !

[kosmosworld]

If there's any consolation, there is some good footage on youtube from the attraction. But it's never the same just watching videos!

[Wizzard419]

Considering the ride itself, get a big screen, a crappy plastic bench, one of those dance poles they sell as "home exercise equipment" to put right in front of you, and a fan set on low and you can have your very own simulator!

[Amy]

Considering the ride itself, get a big screen, a crappy plastic bench, one of those dance poles they sell as "home exercise equipment" to put right in front of you, and a fan set on low and you can have your very own simulator!

If only I had room for the set-up, I might consider it

[Wyntuck]

another reason the ride was not continued: Cast Member injuries. The attendants at the station had to grab the heavy cars and swing them around manually to load and unload. A lot of expensive workers comp back injuries. (I had a friend who worked this attraction)

[Wizzard419]

Considering the ride itself, get a big screen, a crappy plastic bench, one of those dance poles they sell as "home exercise equipment" to put right in front of you, and a fan set on low and you can have your very own simulator!

If only I had room for the set-up, I might consider it

The smaller the room, the more realistic the experience.

[jacobcary1]

I always enjoyed the ride in the sky. I did always fear running over and employee though.

[Amy]

I don't know if I ever went on it I will have to ask F1gment if she remembers way back to 1976 I don't remember it, and I don't remember going on it when I was older on subsequent trips. And it was closed before we visited with any regularity

[Brian845]

I remember the SkyWay well, from the 70s and 80s (well, I'm not sure I remember so much from the 70s). It was definitely a different experience to be able to see the tarred roofs of the different ride buildings.

[MoonPet]

and double points if you can tell me which was not open @ grand opening...

I didn't see any other replies- the Living Seas wasn't open at EPCOT Center's grand opening.

[dstrawn9889]

and imagination and horizons, if i remember correctly...