7.2 earthquake Shuts Down Attractions at Disneyland

[Disney Wizard the Fantasmic!]

http://sciencedude.freedomblogging.com/2010/04/04/6-9-earthquake-near-san-diego-shakes-o-c/95905/

The 7.2 magnitude quake was 50 Km deep and centered near Mexicali,
halfway from Yuma, AZ to the bayou where the Colorado river enters the
Gulf of California.
The Orange County Register reports:

"No damage related to the earthquake has yet been reported to or found
by the Orange County Fire Authority, said Capt. Greg McKeown of the Fire
Authority.

"And no injuries and no damage was reported at the Disneyland Resort
says Suzi Brown, director of media relations at the Disneyland Resort.
Protocol dictates that all attractions are shut off as soon as an
earthquake is detected. All attractions are checked for safety and are
brought back online once deemed safe.
"Someone was stuck in an elevator at Star Tours in Disneyland. Brown
says that was quickly resolved.

"At Knott’s Berry Farm, all rides were shut down, which is normal
procedure after an earthquake. Some rides have restarted and maintenance
still checking other rides, said Michele Wischmeyer, a spokeswoman for
Knott’s."

[me]

On Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:08:13 -0700, "Disney Wizard the

Post by Disney Wizard the Fantasmic!
"Someone was stuck in an elevator at Star Tours in Disneyland. Brown
says that was quickly resolved.

There's an elevator in Star Tours??

[Gary Edstrom]

Post by me
On Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:08:13 -0700, "Disney Wizard the

Post by Disney Wizard the Fantasmic!
"Someone was stuck in an elevator at Star Tours in Disneyland. Brown
says that was quickly resolved.

There's an elevator in Star Tours??

Possibly an elevator for handicapped access?

Gary

[Disney Wizard the Fantasmic!]

Post by me
On Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:08:13 -0700, "Disney Wizard the

Post by Disney Wizard the Fantasmic!
"Someone was stuck in an elevator at Star Tours in Disneyland. Brown
says that was quickly resolved.

There's an elevator in Star Tours??

Possibly an elevator for handicapped access? --Gary

Simple "Shake Shutdown" sensors are on each elevator on Disneyland
Resort property. They are easily reset and prevent jamming the car in
the shaft as well as preventing plummeting by locking the car in place.
Putting a car back in service requires an inspection of the equipment,
which doesn't take long and then cycling the system.

The Star Tours disabled access lifts accommodate mobility assist from
the ground to the boarding level. It is located on the North exterior
wall of Star Tours, East of marquee. Under normal conditions it is
obscured behind a door which blends into the architecture. Guests
requiring special assistance are welcomed to inform the cast member at
the entrance of their needs.

[Ed]

Post by Disney Wizard the Fantasmic!
The Star Tours disabled access lifts accommodate mobility assist from
the ground to the boarding level. It is located on the North exterior
wall of Star Tours, East of marquee. Under normal conditions it is
obscured behind a door which blends into the architecture. Guests
requiring special assistance are welcomed to inform the cast member at
the entrance of their needs.

"Hi, are you the cast member i talk to about using the Star Tours
elevator? Oh, good, yeah me and my girlfriend need a little privacy,
and a mobility assist. Can you make sure the alarm is disconected
too, while you're at it?"