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[Mr_Incredible]

The mine train may be disappointing in that light however if you knew what it was meant to be it is a nice touch. after the cuts it became clear that it was a small coaster with a limited show scene and a very nice que... a nice step up from the barnstormer. IMO they could now tear the barnstormer down and replace it with a nice dark ride.

Disney Execs just read this post.....their reaction:

 

[dstrawn9889]

looks like two different levels of boat ride, and a deeper well for a over the falls type of thing

 

[Mr_Incredible]

Looks like things are coming along. Exciting stuff!

 

[BrianLo]

this also looks like it eliminates the boat ride being out doors, just a guess though
also, the floating mtn looks much taller from this angle

Actually I think the contrary, the concrete portion that is the furthest North looks like it will be the "outside" pond area, the grading of the land there should be built up higher so it's not just a big wall so to speak. The current hole in the show building wall should remain in some form, it should look like a big cave entrance if the D23 model can be believed.

 

[Cesar R M]

Great picture!!! The boat ride looks interesting and different than what I was picturing in my mind.

I dont think anyone confirmed the boat ride thing yet..

 

[BrianLo]

looks like two different levels of boat ride, and a deeper well for a over the falls type of thing

This markedly increases the footprint of the boatride from what we were all guessing at before, quite exciting stuff!

 

[danlb_2000]

I dont think anyone confirmed the boat ride thing yet..

I think there is little doubt at this point that the boat ride is happening.

 

[twebber55]

I dont think anyone confirmed the boat ride thing yet..

I think there is little doubt at this point that the boat ride is happening.

yeah there is little doubt a boat ride is coming

 

[Clamman73]

I dont think anyone confirmed the boat ride thing yet..

 

[twebber55]

This markedly increases the footprint of the boatride from what we were all guessing at before, quite exciting stuff!

great point

 

[Cesar R M]

if it is.. AWESOME!!!

 

[flyerjab]

If the recent conjecture concerning the boat ride is accurate, then this could turn into exactly the kind of ride that DAK needs - a long indoor, dark ride that can handle a lot of people per hour.

I believe it is pretty obvious that a boat ride is part of this. I still need to see more evidence, though, that it is as drawn out in the photo. Let's say for the sake of argument that it is how long @dstrawn9889 is proposing. Could anyone guess as to how long of a ride that would be? Even just a rough estimate?

 

[Bolt]

I dont think anyone confirmed the boat ride thing yet..

The company did release an artist rendering to the public showing one, and still show it.

 

[Clamman73]

I'm wondering what is this thicker area added to the concrete wall? Just a normal part of any type of interior structure that would be there for this type of building?

 

[danlb_2000]

I'm wondering what is this thicker area added to the concrete wall? Just a normal part of any type of interior structure that would be there for this type of building?
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My guess is that you are seeing the form work to create the concrete walls.

 

[danlb_2000]

The company did release an artist rendering to the public showing one, and still show it.

And if they aren't building the boat ride next to the Soarin ride, then it's likely some other sort of attraction, because what is being built there sure doesn't look like the start of a shop or restaurant.

 

[Clamman73]

My guess is that you are seeing the form work to create the concrete walls.

Yes...didn't think about that.

 

[ctxak98]

It really looks like this land is taking shape! Its hard for me to believe that it won't be open until 2017. Hopefully an early 2017 opening!

 

[danlb_2000]

It really looks like this land is taking shape! Its hard for me to believe that it won't be open until 2017. Hopefully an early 2017 opening!

With the level of detail it's supposed to have, I have no problem at all believing a 2017 opening. It looks like they are still months away from even starting on the rock work details, and once those start we are looking at least another year of work if not more.

 

[ctxak98]

With the level of detail it's supposed to have, I have no problem at all believing a 2017 opening. It looks like they are still months away from even starting on the rock work details, and once those start we are looking at least another year of work if not more.

That is true. I always forget how long it takes to do rock work and detail!